Eric Owens
@ericowens.bsky.social
Law. Once a foreign service officer and an attorney. Sect. 230 is my passion. ericowensdc@gmail.com
One way (I believe the right way) to read the Bible's King David story is to see the author(s) as perplexed and angry at David's rise. David continually does terrible things yet succeeds. Thus God must favor him. "God favored David" is sarcastic and wry.
I think about this with Trump all the time.
I think about this with Trump all the time.
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
One way (I believe the right way) to read the Bible's King David story is to see the author(s) as perplexed and angry at David's rise. David continually does terrible things yet succeeds. Thus God must favor him. "God favored David" is sarcastic and wry.
I think about this with Trump all the time.
I think about this with Trump all the time.
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"Brian Stelter posted a December 9, 2017, quote from the New York Times:
"Before taking office, Mr. Trump told top aides to think of each presidential day as an episode in a television show in which he vanquishes rivals."
Stelter wrote: “I think about this quote a lot.” "
"Before taking office, Mr. Trump told top aides to think of each presidential day as an episode in a television show in which he vanquishes rivals."
Stelter wrote: “I think about this quote a lot.” "
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
"Brian Stelter posted a December 9, 2017, quote from the New York Times:
"Before taking office, Mr. Trump told top aides to think of each presidential day as an episode in a television show in which he vanquishes rivals."
Stelter wrote: “I think about this quote a lot.” "
"Before taking office, Mr. Trump told top aides to think of each presidential day as an episode in a television show in which he vanquishes rivals."
Stelter wrote: “I think about this quote a lot.” "
I am skeptical that New York City had a younger Muslim mayor in 1892.
January 2, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I am skeptical that New York City had a younger Muslim mayor in 1892.
My recent searches. I know you are impressed.
December 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
My recent searches. I know you are impressed.
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After receiving a commendation for exceptional services to the Russian state from President Putin, Biden accuser Tara Reade—seen here in her luxury Moscow condo—has now become a citizen of the Russian Federation... молодец!
December 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
After receiving a commendation for exceptional services to the Russian state from President Putin, Biden accuser Tara Reade—seen here in her luxury Moscow condo—has now become a citizen of the Russian Federation... молодец!
Meanwhile, over at Twitter...
December 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Meanwhile, over at Twitter...
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I think people like Vance and Carlson are just two more in the seemingly endless parade of people throughout history who thought they were Smart Enough™️ to paddle in the moral cesspit without internalizing any of it.
December 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I think people like Vance and Carlson are just two more in the seemingly endless parade of people throughout history who thought they were Smart Enough™️ to paddle in the moral cesspit without internalizing any of it.
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If more of you would listen, I could improve your lives.
What would us lowly plebes do without your common sense outlook. All this time I really thought I was enjoying this show, but you have shown me the truth.
December 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
If more of you would listen, I could improve your lives.
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Edmund Burke, per tonight’s discourse:
‘To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.’
‘To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.’
December 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Edmund Burke, per tonight’s discourse:
‘To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.’
‘To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.’
Penis without testicles : Cornflakes without the milk
Do we all agree?
Do we all agree?
Dr Oz: "The creation of a penis costs on average in America $150,000 per child ... if you add testicles, that's extra"
December 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Penis without testicles : Cornflakes without the milk
Do we all agree?
Do we all agree?
Over at Twitter, they are arguing incessantly about Robert E. Lee.
At least it's not whether "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a song about rape. Remember that annual spat? What happened to it? I miss it.
At least it's not whether "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a song about rape. Remember that annual spat? What happened to it? I miss it.
December 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Over at Twitter, they are arguing incessantly about Robert E. Lee.
At least it's not whether "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a song about rape. Remember that annual spat? What happened to it? I miss it.
At least it's not whether "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a song about rape. Remember that annual spat? What happened to it? I miss it.
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If you think Trump's march to authoritarian power is unstoppable - or already a fait accompli - just note how panicked and weak he was tonight and he wheedled and whined about nothing is his fault.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
If you think Trump's march to authoritarian power is unstoppable - or already a fait accompli - just note how panicked and weak he was tonight and he wheedled and whined about nothing is his fault.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
That's not a man who thinks he's winning.
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The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
How many mass shootings is too many?
If only other Western liberal democracies could find a way to limit this problem. We could have a model to work from.
If only other Western liberal democracies could find a way to limit this problem. We could have a model to work from.
December 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
How many mass shootings is too many?
If only other Western liberal democracies could find a way to limit this problem. We could have a model to work from.
If only other Western liberal democracies could find a way to limit this problem. We could have a model to work from.
This headline + image came up for me and, of course, I immediately clicked. What a brilliant headline if it could work! Sadly, @variety.com, it's just a fuck-up. The article is about Supergirl and the headline is a mistake of some kind.
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This headline + image came up for me and, of course, I immediately clicked. What a brilliant headline if it could work! Sadly, @variety.com, it's just a fuck-up. The article is about Supergirl and the headline is a mistake of some kind.
I may have made this complaint before, but it is a fundamental miscarriage of justice that Crispin Glover was not even nominated for best supporting actor for playing Layne in River's Edge. It's one of the best acting performances of all time.
December 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I may have made this complaint before, but it is a fundamental miscarriage of justice that Crispin Glover was not even nominated for best supporting actor for playing Layne in River's Edge. It's one of the best acting performances of all time.
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No headline can sum up the state of the world. But this one, from the Associated Press, comes close: "The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine."
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
No headline can sum up the state of the world. But this one, from the Associated Press, comes close: "The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine."
1. You guys should all listen to this song, if you never have. It's truly awesome.
2. Also, read the comments under the video. Like, there's a lot of sadness out there, and it's a gut punch, but it's equally inspirational to see people trying to dig out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5os...
2. Also, read the comments under the video. Like, there's a lot of sadness out there, and it's a gut punch, but it's equally inspirational to see people trying to dig out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5os...
Bleachers - I Wanna Get Better (Official Video)
YouTube video by BleachersVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
1. You guys should all listen to this song, if you never have. It's truly awesome.
2. Also, read the comments under the video. Like, there's a lot of sadness out there, and it's a gut punch, but it's equally inspirational to see people trying to dig out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5os...
2. Also, read the comments under the video. Like, there's a lot of sadness out there, and it's a gut punch, but it's equally inspirational to see people trying to dig out of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5os...
Arguably the greatest Christmas tradition in the world and one that Americans, being the best culture thieves of all time, must adopt immediately.
What could be better than Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day? Nothing. Not one thing.
What could be better than Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day? Nothing. Not one thing.
KFC prepares a finger-licking Christmas with pop-up restaurant in Tokyo.
The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's "Christmas chicken" tradition, dating back to 1974
The fast-food chain offers customers dishes inspired by Japan's "Christmas chicken" tradition, dating back to 1974
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Arguably the greatest Christmas tradition in the world and one that Americans, being the best culture thieves of all time, must adopt immediately.
What could be better than Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day? Nothing. Not one thing.
What could be better than Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day? Nothing. Not one thing.
This from Quentin Tarantino is rich as it is coming from the worst, weakest actor in Pulp Fiction, which is saying something since Pulp Fiction also had John Travolta.
www.vulture.com/article/quen...
www.vulture.com/article/quen...
What Did Paul Dano Do to Quentin Tarantino?
Tarantino called Dano’s performance in one of his favorite films “weak sauce.”
www.vulture.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
This from Quentin Tarantino is rich as it is coming from the worst, weakest actor in Pulp Fiction, which is saying something since Pulp Fiction also had John Travolta.
www.vulture.com/article/quen...
www.vulture.com/article/quen...
Caption this photo.
"I gotta stop playing beer pong."
"I gotta stop playing beer pong."
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Caption this photo.
"I gotta stop playing beer pong."
"I gotta stop playing beer pong."
The United Kingdom's Green Party takes on the bond market.
Bold strategy! Let's see how it works out.
Bold strategy! Let's see how it works out.
From Breakingviews - Breakingviews - Safety-first budget revives UK’s 1974 question reut.rs/48vYHkR
Breakingviews - Safety-first budget revives UK’s 1974 question
Former Prime Minister Edward Heath famously asked voters whether his government or labour unions ruled Britain. Left-wing politicians now pose the same query about bond markets. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ cautious approach has appeased financiers but only emboldened her critics.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The United Kingdom's Green Party takes on the bond market.
Bold strategy! Let's see how it works out.
Bold strategy! Let's see how it works out.
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This was handed in for a PSYCH CLASS & when the prof said she didn't use empirical sources but rather submitted op-ed she whined about religious liberty + prof got suspended.
I was a *Religious Studies* major; in my time she would have been rightly BBQ'd had she dared to hand in this absolute drek.
I was a *Religious Studies* major; in my time she would have been rightly BBQ'd had she dared to hand in this absolute drek.
Turning Point at OU posted this girl's essay in full and man is it rough
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This was handed in for a PSYCH CLASS & when the prof said she didn't use empirical sources but rather submitted op-ed she whined about religious liberty + prof got suspended.
I was a *Religious Studies* major; in my time she would have been rightly BBQ'd had she dared to hand in this absolute drek.
I was a *Religious Studies* major; in my time she would have been rightly BBQ'd had she dared to hand in this absolute drek.
I say it again: The guy who writes Reuters cricket headlines is amazing, at least to us foreigners.
This one sounds like a guy got a sexually-transmitted disease and nearly died.
This one sounds like a guy got a sexually-transmitted disease and nearly died.
England's Root ready for pink-ball Ashes test after heavy loss reut.rs/3KskS3f
England's Root ready for pink-ball Ashes test after heavy loss
England batter Joe Root said he is confident of rediscovering his scoring touch and backed the team to embrace the challenge of their next pink-ball test against Australia after a drubbing by the hosts in the Ashes series opener.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I say it again: The guy who writes Reuters cricket headlines is amazing, at least to us foreigners.
This one sounds like a guy got a sexually-transmitted disease and nearly died.
This one sounds like a guy got a sexually-transmitted disease and nearly died.