@ecbecker.bsky.social
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like, Nuzzi's story matters, if it does, as a story about how self-glamorizing access journalism enables fascism.
so the NYT covered it through (checks notes) self glamorizing access journalism that enables fascism.
so the NYT covered it through (checks notes) self glamorizing access journalism that enables fascism.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
like, Nuzzi's story matters, if it does, as a story about how self-glamorizing access journalism enables fascism.
so the NYT covered it through (checks notes) self glamorizing access journalism that enables fascism.
so the NYT covered it through (checks notes) self glamorizing access journalism that enables fascism.
Lack of accountability to social norms is contagious in power circles.
These people are gross and they do not represent me or my morality.
These people are gross and they do not represent me or my morality.
After calling Schumer a "Palestinian," Leavitt refers to "Gavin Newscum." So she's just ripping off her boss's smears now.
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Lack of accountability to social norms is contagious in power circles.
These people are gross and they do not represent me or my morality.
These people are gross and they do not represent me or my morality.
Federal judges need to grow some balls. Right now, they’re as consequential as the useless parent who keeps saying “I mean it! Stop sticking those forks in the outlet during your bath! Last chance!”
On Oct 30, the Justice Dept was ordered to explain why it "sealed" (pulled down) its orginial sentencing memo in the case of Taylor Taranto. The original memo cited January 6 & the mob attack on Capitol
Justice Dept didn't do as ordered by the deadline. Judge now say he wants explanation by Nov 19
Justice Dept didn't do as ordered by the deadline. Judge now say he wants explanation by Nov 19
November 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Federal judges need to grow some balls. Right now, they’re as consequential as the useless parent who keeps saying “I mean it! Stop sticking those forks in the outlet during your bath! Last chance!”
Therapy is less expensive than destroying the earth avoiding your feelings.
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Therapy is less expensive than destroying the earth avoiding your feelings.
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I dream of a day when corporations have to reapply for every tax break, contract, and grant every six months, with a requirement that it is the CEO who must complete the paperwork, and attest under penalty of law that they personally did so.
The shutdown was an excuse, not a reason, to go after SNAP.
SNAP recipients have to re-apply either every 6 months or year. Onerous process, with almost no fraud.
There are no shutdown-related requirement for SNAP renewal. But it would predictably result in low-income families going hungry.
SNAP recipients have to re-apply either every 6 months or year. Onerous process, with almost no fraud.
There are no shutdown-related requirement for SNAP renewal. But it would predictably result in low-income families going hungry.
Brooke Rollins says on Newsmax SNAP participants will have to re-apply for the program.
Details are still unclear.
via Grace Yarrow for @politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Details are still unclear.
via Grace Yarrow for @politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I dream of a day when corporations have to reapply for every tax break, contract, and grant every six months, with a requirement that it is the CEO who must complete the paperwork, and attest under penalty of law that they personally did so.
Fuckwit AI for another screamingly ridiculous loss.
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Fuckwit AI for another screamingly ridiculous loss.
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What a Grade A fuckwit AI is.
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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These people are about enforcing a specific form of femininity. These tools *can* be used to empower and even free people. But when they're presented in distorted, dishonest ways they are manipulative disinformation. 1/
"Officials in the Trump administration have also been exploring ways for the federal government to direct funding toward teaching more women of reproductive age to accurately identify their fertile windows, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
The MAHA-Fueled Rise of Natural Family Planning
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
These people are about enforcing a specific form of femininity. These tools *can* be used to empower and even free people. But when they're presented in distorted, dishonest ways they are manipulative disinformation. 1/
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as I said before, everyone keeps dancing around the fact that this is open nativist blood libel. This is how you legitimize mass dispossession, en masse, of an entire sub-population of a nation. And this is now an institutionalized belief in ostensibly the most powerful org in international finance.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: "Cutting down net migration to 0, potentially even negative because of the deportations that have been occurring, I think is very deflationary."
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
as I said before, everyone keeps dancing around the fact that this is open nativist blood libel. This is how you legitimize mass dispossession, en masse, of an entire sub-population of a nation. And this is now an institutionalized belief in ostensibly the most powerful org in international finance.
A beautiful way to enjoy 10 minutes and, hopefully, the little push you need to get off the internet today and spend time in real life and with real people.
THREAD. In her exclusive interview in today's Daily Telegraph Magazine, the actor, influencer and designer Philippa Islington-Smythe (pictured) discusses the price of fame, her controversial new perfume, working with Margot Robbie and how becoming a parent changed her perspective on the world...
November 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A beautiful way to enjoy 10 minutes and, hopefully, the little push you need to get off the internet today and spend time in real life and with real people.
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You are infinitely closer to struggling than you ever will be to billionaires
James Van Der Beek Auctioning Off Dawson’s Creek Items Amid Cancer Journey
James Van Der Beek has put several Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues items up for auction as he continues to battle stage 3 colon cancer.
www.eonline.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
You are infinitely closer to struggling than you ever will be to billionaires
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Every day there are multiple instances of blatant corruption. Our government policy is for sale to the highest bidder and every bad actor in the world knows it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Every day there are multiple instances of blatant corruption. Our government policy is for sale to the highest bidder and every bad actor in the world knows it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...
Yay! The FBI is refusing to do due diligence on the criminality of its executive leadership!
Wahoo! Corruption rules!
<snorts like a mad bull in the ring>
Wahoo! Corruption rules!
<snorts like a mad bull in the ring>
NEW: FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two newly hired senior FBI staff, exempting them from polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information, officials said.
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Yay! The FBI is refusing to do due diligence on the criminality of its executive leadership!
Wahoo! Corruption rules!
<snorts like a mad bull in the ring>
Wahoo! Corruption rules!
<snorts like a mad bull in the ring>
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oh so those epstein files are BAD bad
Pete Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear.
There doesn’t seem to be reporting yet on what this means. But I assume it’s not good.
There doesn’t seem to be reporting yet on what this means. But I assume it’s not good.
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
oh so those epstein files are BAD bad
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Buuuuuuut, Bill Clinton…
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
November 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Buuuuuuut, Bill Clinton…
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
Seriously, if so, IDGAF.
Jail them all.
I am exponentially pleased that I was able to attend college during a time when no one believed I was remotely qualified to question what my professors were teaching.
Message to all faculty: your expertise is no longer trusted or valued at this so-called “university.”
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I am exponentially pleased that I was able to attend college during a time when no one believed I was remotely qualified to question what my professors were teaching.
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15-year-olds aren’t “barely legal.” There is no such thing as “underage women” they’re fucking CHILDREN.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
15-year-olds aren’t “barely legal.” There is no such thing as “underage women” they’re fucking CHILDREN.
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As a hedge fund owner, Scott Bessent avoided over $900K in Medicare taxes by exploiting a major loophole.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As a hedge fund owner, Scott Bessent avoided over $900K in Medicare taxes by exploiting a major loophole.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
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Affidavits reviewed by WIRED cite previous @mattburgess1.bsky.social reporting revealing the use of Starlink systems in scam compounds in Myanmar:
Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online.
www.wired.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Lord help the evangelical teen questioning their sexuality or gender. Is AI-Jesus going to encourage them to remove themselves as the problem for their community?
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Lord help the evangelical teen questioning their sexuality or gender. Is AI-Jesus going to encourage them to remove themselves as the problem for their community?
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Donald Trump has not quite made being a Democrat or opposed to him illegal. But he has done everything short of that. Prosecuting Dems. Classifying groups that oppose him (Antifa) as terrorists. Deporting/blocking entry of people who criticize him. Keeping federal funds from Dem states & cities.
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Donald Trump has not quite made being a Democrat or opposed to him illegal. But he has done everything short of that. Prosecuting Dems. Classifying groups that oppose him (Antifa) as terrorists. Deporting/blocking entry of people who criticize him. Keeping federal funds from Dem states & cities.
Looking forward to the DSM-VI so we can get a good, clinical look at this ailment. I don’t feel like people are using the same criteria for it.
Mike Johnson accuses Democrats of "trying to manufacture some sort of hoax that the president something to do with Epstein. It is absurd ... they have Trump derangement syndrome."
November 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Looking forward to the DSM-VI so we can get a good, clinical look at this ailment. I don’t feel like people are using the same criteria for it.
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I am reading Ulysses by James Joyce and as it turns out I don't know how to read
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I am reading Ulysses by James Joyce and as it turns out I don't know how to read
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I think it was also jonathan bernstein who pointed out that trump uses "hoax" to mean, "a thing I don't like" rather than the dictionary definition.
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I think it was also jonathan bernstein who pointed out that trump uses "hoax" to mean, "a thing I don't like" rather than the dictionary definition.
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"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."