Christian Fasselius
@fasselius.bsky.social
Father, husband, lawyer, speaker of snark, attempting to lean towards bemused.
*Opinions are mine alone, likely bad, more likely unserious*
*Opinions are mine alone, likely bad, more likely unserious*
1. The timing of this is something.
2. The Bears belong in Illinois.
3. The team paid off its portion of soldier field, which it doesn’t own, decades ago. The state didn’t.
4. Asking for infrastructure is defensible.
5. But the state has bigger problems and no money.
As always, a mess.
2. The Bears belong in Illinois.
3. The team paid off its portion of soldier field, which it doesn’t own, decades ago. The state didn’t.
4. Asking for infrastructure is defensible.
5. But the state has bigger problems and no money.
As always, a mess.
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: trib.al/Y791U6H
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
1. The timing of this is something.
2. The Bears belong in Illinois.
3. The team paid off its portion of soldier field, which it doesn’t own, decades ago. The state didn’t.
4. Asking for infrastructure is defensible.
5. But the state has bigger problems and no money.
As always, a mess.
2. The Bears belong in Illinois.
3. The team paid off its portion of soldier field, which it doesn’t own, decades ago. The state didn’t.
4. Asking for infrastructure is defensible.
5. But the state has bigger problems and no money.
As always, a mess.
Is the Cubs offense funded by the federal government?
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Is the Cubs offense funded by the federal government?
It is bad when someone is shot for their political views.
It is bad when someone is shot for the words they say.
It is bad when kids get shot at school.
We should do something about weapons of death in the hands of the insane.
It is bad when someone is shot for the words they say.
It is bad when kids get shot at school.
We should do something about weapons of death in the hands of the insane.
September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It is bad when someone is shot for their political views.
It is bad when someone is shot for the words they say.
It is bad when kids get shot at school.
We should do something about weapons of death in the hands of the insane.
It is bad when someone is shot for the words they say.
It is bad when kids get shot at school.
We should do something about weapons of death in the hands of the insane.
America didn’t wait eight months for this shit.
August 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
America didn’t wait eight months for this shit.
"You won't be there to enjoy your HoF induction" is punishment enough.
On the other hand, they imposed that penalty on Santo, for no sin greater than desperately wanting to get in.
On the other hand, they imposed that penalty on Santo, for no sin greater than desperately wanting to get in.
BREAKING: MLB is Reinstating Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Others
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/05...
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/05...
BREAKING: MLB is Reinstating Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Others - Bleacher Nation
MLB's hit leader, Pete Rose, is back in the league's good graces, posthumously.
www.bleachernation.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
"You won't be there to enjoy your HoF induction" is punishment enough.
On the other hand, they imposed that penalty on Santo, for no sin greater than desperately wanting to get in.
On the other hand, they imposed that penalty on Santo, for no sin greater than desperately wanting to get in.
I also, as a fairly new Catholic, exchanged opinions with our Parish Priest. I gave an opinion, and he exchanged it with the speed and vigor of a Nolan Ryan fastball.
Of course, as a 2nd grader, I was the theological superior to our Vice President, so perhaps the Vatican was a bit gentler.
Of course, as a 2nd grader, I was the theological superior to our Vice President, so perhaps the Vatican was a bit gentler.
Vice President JD Vance has met with senior Vatican officials for talks that follow sharp criticism by Pope Francis of the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
The Vatican said that an “exchange of opinions” took place concerning migrants, refugees, and prisoners: cnn.it/3GfOLBr
The Vatican said that an “exchange of opinions” took place concerning migrants, refugees, and prisoners: cnn.it/3GfOLBr
Vance, Vatican officials engage in ‘exchange of opinions’ over migrants | CNN
US Vice President JD Vance met senior Vatican officials on Saturday for talks that follow sharp criticism by Pope Francis of the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
cnn.it
April 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I also, as a fairly new Catholic, exchanged opinions with our Parish Priest. I gave an opinion, and he exchanged it with the speed and vigor of a Nolan Ryan fastball.
Of course, as a 2nd grader, I was the theological superior to our Vice President, so perhaps the Vatican was a bit gentler.
Of course, as a 2nd grader, I was the theological superior to our Vice President, so perhaps the Vatican was a bit gentler.
Jon Stewart MASSIVELY over-estimates himself, and his audience doubles that error, because he’s pithy. Pith isn’t intelligence. Wit isn’t insight.
I doubt his capacity for reflection, but his viewers need to seriously reconsider who they listen to. Start somewhere without “comedy” in the name.
I doubt his capacity for reflection, but his viewers need to seriously reconsider who they listen to. Start somewhere without “comedy” in the name.
“I gotta tell you, I did not think [Trump] would get this authoritarian this fast,” Jon Stewart admitted.
Donald Trump’s Latest ‘Authoritarian’ Move Blindsided Jon Stewart
“Who could’ve known?” Stewart asked.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Jon Stewart MASSIVELY over-estimates himself, and his audience doubles that error, because he’s pithy. Pith isn’t intelligence. Wit isn’t insight.
I doubt his capacity for reflection, but his viewers need to seriously reconsider who they listen to. Start somewhere without “comedy” in the name.
I doubt his capacity for reflection, but his viewers need to seriously reconsider who they listen to. Start somewhere without “comedy” in the name.
Jon Hamm is going to die 9 different times in the second season of Landman.
The US oil industry is considering cutting output and jobs because of the oil price collapse due to Trump’s tariffs, Reuters reports.
April 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Jon Hamm is going to die 9 different times in the second season of Landman.
There are few institutions more quietly essential to the function of modern life than the FDIC. They *regularly* swoop in, and silently clean up mistakes while making average working people whole.
FDIC is a big reason that people have confidence in banks. Removing that will make it harder to find safe places to save.
BREAKING — DOGE will descend upon Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) buildings tomorrow, an agency source tells me.
FDIC is responsible for insuring all commercial/personal US bank accounts for up to $250k and regulating banks. Scary in light of Trump’s manipulation of markets this week.
FDIC is responsible for insuring all commercial/personal US bank accounts for up to $250k and regulating banks. Scary in light of Trump’s manipulation of markets this week.
April 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
There are few institutions more quietly essential to the function of modern life than the FDIC. They *regularly* swoop in, and silently clean up mistakes while making average working people whole.
They came of age in an economic crisis caused by their parents, struggled to put down roots because of their parents housing policies, couldn’t advance when their parents wouldn’t retire, and now have had economic war declared upon them.
Rage? They should be a mob in the streets.
Rage? They should be a mob in the streets.
I know I make this point perennially, but the Millennial rage will be a real force in American politics very, very soon.
April 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
They came of age in an economic crisis caused by their parents, struggled to put down roots because of their parents housing policies, couldn’t advance when their parents wouldn’t retire, and now have had economic war declared upon them.
Rage? They should be a mob in the streets.
Rage? They should be a mob in the streets.
This is unconscionable. We have to impose additional liability on vaccine manufacturers, but if it's ag, we must be free from accountability.
The Iowa Senate just approved a bill giving pesticide manufacturers immunity from lawsuits.
Although Rs have a 34-16 majority, bill passed by 26 votes to 21.
All Ds present voted no, joined by Rs Alons, Campbell, Salmon, Sires, Taylor, and Westrich.
Rs Evans & Lofgren were absent.
#ialegis
Although Rs have a 34-16 majority, bill passed by 26 votes to 21.
All Ds present voted no, joined by Rs Alons, Campbell, Salmon, Sires, Taylor, and Westrich.
Rs Evans & Lofgren were absent.
#ialegis
March 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is unconscionable. We have to impose additional liability on vaccine manufacturers, but if it's ag, we must be free from accountability.
My wife will be leading a revolution by sundown.
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
US president says levy on alcohol imports would be retaliation for ‘nasty’ 50% tariff imposed on bourbon whiskey
* US politics live – latest updates
Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on wine and champagne from EU countries, in the latest…
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
My wife will be leading a revolution by sundown.
It'll be interesting to see the denotation on wikipedia of the first "we just decided to have one" recession.
March 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It'll be interesting to see the denotation on wikipedia of the first "we just decided to have one" recession.
Confirmed. Nyooms are indeed back.
February 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Confirmed. Nyooms are indeed back.
Ryan Poles: I previously hired a succession of idiots.
Bears GM Ryan Poles on working with new coach Ben Johnson: "You can just tell the high football IQ is on a totally different level than what I've seen and been a part of before. So it's really good."
February 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ryan Poles: I previously hired a succession of idiots.
I think a lot of modern stability is premised on my tribe no longer attacking your tribe, even though we’re both members.
But we have to be vigilant against the person who pushes tribes to violence, because it’s easily done.
Moreso when systems are being destroyed, decaying that stability.
But we have to be vigilant against the person who pushes tribes to violence, because it’s easily done.
Moreso when systems are being destroyed, decaying that stability.
The author of "First they came for . . ." confession. "The poem makes it sound like Nazis win because “good people” fail to fight them. But Niemöller’s actual history suggests that Nazis win because “good people” hate the same people the Nazis hate and therefore find the fascist program congenial."
This is a fascinating, disturbing, and complicated piece from @nberlat.bsky.social.
Martin Niemöller Was an Antisemite www.everythingishorrible.net/p/martin-nie...
Martin Niemöller Was an Antisemite www.everythingishorrible.net/p/martin-nie...
February 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I think a lot of modern stability is premised on my tribe no longer attacking your tribe, even though we’re both members.
But we have to be vigilant against the person who pushes tribes to violence, because it’s easily done.
Moreso when systems are being destroyed, decaying that stability.
But we have to be vigilant against the person who pushes tribes to violence, because it’s easily done.
Moreso when systems are being destroyed, decaying that stability.
What if we had a plan where only liberal married women were allowed to vote!
Texas Rep. Introduces The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act preventing 69 million married women from being able to register to vote.
It requires a birth certificate that matches their current name, which is a problem for women who changed their legal name when they got married
It requires a birth certificate that matches their current name, which is a problem for women who changed their legal name when they got married
Married women could be stopped from voting under SAVE Act
The act could affect whether married women without passports are able to register to vote.
www.newsweek.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What if we had a plan where only liberal married women were allowed to vote!
The good part of this picture is Haim looking on like they're witnessing a justified execution.
From @theathletic.bsky.social: Not much for Taylor Swift to cheer for in the first half as Travis Kelce was held without a catch. The Eagles have stormed out to a 24-0 lead over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. nyti.ms/4gAlmhV
February 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The good part of this picture is Haim looking on like they're witnessing a justified execution.
As long as the US rights holder maintains the Sky coverage ESPN has made available, I don’t care who owns the rights.
I’d strongly prefer F1TV stay available as well, because multi-viewer is the best free product on earth, but that isn’t for everybody.
I’d strongly prefer F1TV stay available as well, because multi-viewer is the best free product on earth, but that isn’t for everybody.
February 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
As long as the US rights holder maintains the Sky coverage ESPN has made available, I don’t care who owns the rights.
I’d strongly prefer F1TV stay available as well, because multi-viewer is the best free product on earth, but that isn’t for everybody.
I’d strongly prefer F1TV stay available as well, because multi-viewer is the best free product on earth, but that isn’t for everybody.
Heaven. Beer. Go Hawks!
February 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Heaven. Beer. Go Hawks!
This is true, and caused in large part by the prevailing powers prioritizing what they wanted to be true (peace, avoiding a direct by limited conflict) over what was *actually* true (a madman testing limits).
We never get to dictate our own reality, but we always get to choose it.
We never get to dictate our own reality, but we always get to choose it.
When you study the period, it’s remarkable how much the Allies could have undercut Hitler’s political momentum if they had just stood up to him reoccupying the Rhineland.
January 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This is true, and caused in large part by the prevailing powers prioritizing what they wanted to be true (peace, avoiding a direct by limited conflict) over what was *actually* true (a madman testing limits).
We never get to dictate our own reality, but we always get to choose it.
We never get to dictate our own reality, but we always get to choose it.
Reposted by Christian Fasselius
If anyone needs a little hit of TikTok methadone, I am happy to confidently explain something that is obviously untrue
January 19, 2025 at 5:17 AM
If anyone needs a little hit of TikTok methadone, I am happy to confidently explain something that is obviously untrue
There is a lot to be said about the TikTok situation, but I think this is the most illustrative:
The people who are the most vocal that “capitalism only cares about money, not people” aren’t the least bit curious why a business is voluntarily closing rather than selling for tens of billions.
The people who are the most vocal that “capitalism only cares about money, not people” aren’t the least bit curious why a business is voluntarily closing rather than selling for tens of billions.
January 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
There is a lot to be said about the TikTok situation, but I think this is the most illustrative:
The people who are the most vocal that “capitalism only cares about money, not people” aren’t the least bit curious why a business is voluntarily closing rather than selling for tens of billions.
The people who are the most vocal that “capitalism only cares about money, not people” aren’t the least bit curious why a business is voluntarily closing rather than selling for tens of billions.
Between 9 and 930 am, on a beautiful Friday in January, the Supreme Court sent an entire generation into a tizzy, and the outgoing President declared the Constitution amended (five years ago).
We could slow things down just a little.
We could slow things down just a little.
January 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Between 9 and 930 am, on a beautiful Friday in January, the Supreme Court sent an entire generation into a tizzy, and the outgoing President declared the Constitution amended (five years ago).
We could slow things down just a little.
We could slow things down just a little.