Pinned
eli
@e1b.bsky.social
· Jan 17
not exactly what the woman said, but same energy. the soliloquy this is from had me bawling at the time
now, i don't do this, i'm just much too shy around people i don't know and don't check in enough with the people i do. but as an ideal to aspire to? gotta be my lodestar
now, i don't do this, i'm just much too shy around people i don't know and don't check in enough with the people i do. but as an ideal to aspire to? gotta be my lodestar
fucking thank you.
I do not respect or believe in the continuance of any cultural practice that is fundamentally in violation of intrinsic human rights. I don't care who started it; I don't care who's doing it. I am in this way completely evenhanded.
January 2, 2026 at 12:28 AM
fucking thank you.
Reposted by eli
If to be traditionally and authentically African is to violate fundamental human rights, then traditional African practices must be ended and they must invent something else. The concept of authenticity does not supersede intrinsic rights.
January 2, 2026 at 12:05 AM
If to be traditionally and authentically African is to violate fundamental human rights, then traditional African practices must be ended and they must invent something else. The concept of authenticity does not supersede intrinsic rights.
Reposted by eli
These are basically people advocating for a worse world, and they think that we're not allowed to say anything about it because of, yes, a pervasive amount of self-abasement in our own culture. We have to stand by fundamental human rights and human values, even if it's new or novel.
The author here persuasively asserts a tension between liberalism and traditional African modes of thinking. I remain unconvinced, however, to prefer a world where liberalism yields to traditional thought rather than the other way around.
aeon.co/essays/decol...
aeon.co/essays/decol...
Decolonise political thought: Africa’s alternatives to liberalism | Aeon Essays
Liberalism hasn’t delivered on its promises in Africa. The alternative will be found in ideas rooted in Africa’s own soil
aeon.co
January 2, 2026 at 12:01 AM
These are basically people advocating for a worse world, and they think that we're not allowed to say anything about it because of, yes, a pervasive amount of self-abasement in our own culture. We have to stand by fundamental human rights and human values, even if it's new or novel.
let’s go ppl, we’re makin’ it happen
I take it all back, 2026 may genuinely not suck
January 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
let’s go ppl, we’re makin’ it happen
Reposted by eli
Mamdani’s message is as American as apple pie, and that’s why he drives reactionaries of many different political stripes crazy.
Mamdani: Where else can you hear the sound of the steel pan, savor the smell of sancocho, and pay $9 for coffee on the same block? Where else could a Muslim kid like me grow up eating bagels and lox every Sunday?
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Mamdani’s message is as American as apple pie, and that’s why he drives reactionaries of many different political stripes crazy.
Reposted by eli
Main, if a white person wrote about a generic 'African thought' in this kind of way, that'd be taken as doing a Curtis Yarvin and it'd be right. Africa is the second largest continent in the world, there is no monolith to thus describe.
For instance, in a society where each community decides who counts as a person, one shudders to imagine what level of personhood queer people may receive.
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Main, if a white person wrote about a generic 'African thought' in this kind of way, that'd be taken as doing a Curtis Yarvin and it'd be right. Africa is the second largest continent in the world, there is no monolith to thus describe.
Reposted by eli
Democrats’ national theme:
“Corruption is unlawful, it’s personally disgusting, it takes money out of your pocket, and we’re treating every incident of it like an attack on the public interest”
Probably a powerful message?
“Corruption is unlawful, it’s personally disgusting, it takes money out of your pocket, and we’re treating every incident of it like an attack on the public interest”
Probably a powerful message?
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Democrats’ national theme:
“Corruption is unlawful, it’s personally disgusting, it takes money out of your pocket, and we’re treating every incident of it like an attack on the public interest”
Probably a powerful message?
“Corruption is unlawful, it’s personally disgusting, it takes money out of your pocket, and we’re treating every incident of it like an attack on the public interest”
Probably a powerful message?
Reposted by eli
But for some reason the USPS is supposed to make money
Rupert Murdoch ran the NY Post for 40+ years at a financial loss. Because it’s critical (and priceless) messaging and influence infrastructure.
pressgazette.co.uk/news/new-yor...
pressgazette.co.uk/news/new-yor...
Murdoch's New York Post achieves first profit 'in modern times'
New York Post in profit: CEO Robert Thomson praises title for press freedom victory over Twitter as it posts first profit in modern times.
pressgazette.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
But for some reason the USPS is supposed to make money
Reposted by eli
Reflexively pro-Israel donors and groups managed to get out way, way over their skis trying to crush opposition to Israel on college campuses (in addition to legit antisemitism that was mixed in with it).
Siding with them totally was part of the NYT's attempt to placate the American right wing.
Siding with them totally was part of the NYT's attempt to placate the American right wing.
January 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Reflexively pro-Israel donors and groups managed to get out way, way over their skis trying to crush opposition to Israel on college campuses (in addition to legit antisemitism that was mixed in with it).
Siding with them totally was part of the NYT's attempt to placate the American right wing.
Siding with them totally was part of the NYT's attempt to placate the American right wing.
Reposted by eli
Every American is an American
And I think liberals should stop taking the bait and ceding ground on immigration.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Every American is an American
Reposted by eli
metallurgists are reply guys. "metallurgist" is an oppressive class, like Zoomer people or Branch Davidian people.
January 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
metallurgists are reply guys. "metallurgist" is an oppressive class, like Zoomer people or Branch Davidian people.
Reposted by eli
part of the genius of his major campaign ideas is that they can be deployed fairly quickly as tangible deliverables. they can help him build trust with voters as someone who does what he says he will do. and trust goes a long way!
I think people are underestimating how much Mamdani, even more so than your average elected leftist, see it as his top priority to not be seen as a failed mayor. He is not going to be another Brandon Johnson, I’d wager
January 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
part of the genius of his major campaign ideas is that they can be deployed fairly quickly as tangible deliverables. they can help him build trust with voters as someone who does what he says he will do. and trust goes a long way!
Reposted by eli
Alabama’s homicide rate is more than double New York City’s. Remember that the next time Tommy Tuberville criticizes NYC’s “crime and migrants.”
A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News.
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
Homicides in NYC...
1990: 2,262
1993: 1,927
1998: 629
2001: 649
2013: 335
2019: 320
2021: 488
2024: 382
2025 (as of 12/28): 302
January 1, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Alabama’s homicide rate is more than double New York City’s. Remember that the next time Tommy Tuberville criticizes NYC’s “crime and migrants.”
what a fucking speech. far beyond any other mayor in my lifetime, and much better than anybody else today by a long road
January 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
what a fucking speech. far beyond any other mayor in my lifetime, and much better than anybody else today by a long road
Reposted by eli
so old i remember an entire summer where obama had to distance himself from jeremiah wright. i dont think the msm has ever once asked trump or vance about yarvin.
Curtis Yarvin, JD Vance’s friend & ideological influence, ended 2025 by claiming “only Hitler spoke the truth” about “too many subjects” & “Hitler was a genius.”
Extremism isn’t fringe on the right. Once marginal online extremists like Yarvin are influential at the highest levels of government.
Extremism isn’t fringe on the right. Once marginal online extremists like Yarvin are influential at the highest levels of government.
January 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
so old i remember an entire summer where obama had to distance himself from jeremiah wright. i dont think the msm has ever once asked trump or vance about yarvin.
Reposted by eli
👇🎯💯 And then makes this - the most unprecedented corruption & violation of the Constitution in presidential history - the nonstop front page story.
January 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
👇🎯💯 And then makes this - the most unprecedented corruption & violation of the Constitution in presidential history - the nonstop front page story.
Reposted by eli
My tween tells me the Youtube and Tiktok influencers have tired of brain rot and have declared, "the great meme reset of 2026" where they go back to the meme of the early 2010s like Nyan Cat.
What an exciting time to be alive.
What an exciting time to be alive.
January 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
My tween tells me the Youtube and Tiktok influencers have tired of brain rot and have declared, "the great meme reset of 2026" where they go back to the meme of the early 2010s like Nyan Cat.
What an exciting time to be alive.
What an exciting time to be alive.
Reposted by eli
SHUT THE FUCK UP, EUROPEAN
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 AM
SHUT THE FUCK UP, EUROPEAN
Reposted by eli
I'm entirely serious about this: until you internalize the view that urban America is Real America, you won't see the urgency of structural reform of an American government whose fundamental structures so disadvantage its population centers—the great engines of its prosperity, progress, & culture.
Another good practice for the New Year would be for all the non-fascists in America who want to opine about politics to really begin believing that urban America is Real America & that its denizens are The Authentic People. Get some self-respect & drop the volkish nationalist view that they're not
And I think liberals should stop taking the bait and ceding ground on immigration.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I'm entirely serious about this: until you internalize the view that urban America is Real America, you won't see the urgency of structural reform of an American government whose fundamental structures so disadvantage its population centers—the great engines of its prosperity, progress, & culture.
Reposted by eli
Outlook for the new year ...
December 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Outlook for the new year ...
Reposted by eli
Happy new year, everyone. It’s not the new year until it’s New Year’s Day in New York City.
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Happy new year, everyone. It’s not the new year until it’s New Year’s Day in New York City.
we did it, we escaped. rejoice!
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
we did it, we escaped. rejoice!
NEVER GIVE UP
fans got haru urara to win the arima kinen (real horse has never won a race) to give the game character a win her namesake never enjoyed. it was really moving
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q90b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q90b...
Haru Urara wins Arima Kinen but to You Say Run
YouTube video by イカリス
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 AM
NEVER GIVE UP
Reposted by eli
in a rare reversal, the mayor's critics will provide the crashouts and deranged behavior rather than the mayor.
January 1, 2026 at 3:23 AM
in a rare reversal, the mayor's critics will provide the crashouts and deranged behavior rather than the mayor.
*deep toke*
correct
correct
uhhhh. fuck nightmare marry rotation kill blunt.
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM
*deep toke*
correct
correct