Craig A. Boyd
@gadflyofgreenville.bsky.social
Philosopher, snark-master, food provocateur, dilettante, Tolkien researcher, someone who "thinks otherwise."
Even on his worst day, Hunter Biden did nothing like this. . . . Apparently for 45 & his ilk, the only rhetoric they know is violent rhetoric.
January 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Even on his worst day, Hunter Biden did nothing like this. . . . Apparently for 45 & his ilk, the only rhetoric they know is violent rhetoric.
I can imagine Trump asking (not unlike Henry II), "Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest(ess)?"
January 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I can imagine Trump asking (not unlike Henry II), "Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest(ess)?"
The indecent and vile rhetoric in the U.S. can be traced to the rise of Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingerich, and Donald Trump (and their sycophants). . . It remains to be seen whether we can ever recover from this.
December 2, 2024 at 3:52 PM
The indecent and vile rhetoric in the U.S. can be traced to the rise of Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingerich, and Donald Trump (and their sycophants). . . It remains to be seen whether we can ever recover from this.
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Reposted by Craig A. Boyd
My piece on Patel is up. (Gifted here. Thanks, Bluesky folks.)
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Kash Patel Principle
Trump’s choice for FBI director speaks volumes about his real second-term agenda
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2024 at 3:07 AM
My piece on Patel is up. (Gifted here. Thanks, Bluesky folks.)
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The vindictive nominations continue.
December 1, 2024 at 11:23 AM
The vindictive nominations continue.
It's Black Friday; and I continue my tradition of not shopping, hunkering down at home, foraging through the leftovers, and yelling at kids to "Stay off my lawn!"
November 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM
It's Black Friday; and I continue my tradition of not shopping, hunkering down at home, foraging through the leftovers, and yelling at kids to "Stay off my lawn!"
Remember, for every tariff Trump imposes on China, Canada, & Mexico. . . . they'll impose tariffs on the U.S. This is stupid beyond belief.
November 26, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Remember, for every tariff Trump imposes on China, Canada, & Mexico. . . . they'll impose tariffs on the U.S. This is stupid beyond belief.
Nope. With Smith dropping all charges against Trump, we can see there is no "equal justice under the law."
November 25, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Nope. With Smith dropping all charges against Trump, we can see there is no "equal justice under the law."
It's World Philosophy Day, people! Celebrating those of us who have been irritating others since 400 BCE!
November 21, 2024 at 3:26 PM
It's World Philosophy Day, people! Celebrating those of us who have been irritating others since 400 BCE!
It's World Philosophy Day! Celebrate like Socrates, Aristotle, or Epicurus. . . . *I'm leaning towards Epicurus.
November 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM
It's World Philosophy Day! Celebrate like Socrates, Aristotle, or Epicurus. . . . *I'm leaning towards Epicurus.
Donald Trump
Matt Gaetz
Elon Musk
Robert Kennedy, Jr
Pete Hegseth
*Believe the women!
Matt Gaetz
Elon Musk
Robert Kennedy, Jr
Pete Hegseth
*Believe the women!
November 20, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Donald Trump
Matt Gaetz
Elon Musk
Robert Kennedy, Jr
Pete Hegseth
*Believe the women!
Matt Gaetz
Elon Musk
Robert Kennedy, Jr
Pete Hegseth
*Believe the women!
kakistocracy + plutocracy = 2025 United States
November 20, 2024 at 1:01 PM
kakistocracy + plutocracy = 2025 United States
A man who never benefitted from his education wants to eliminate the Department of Education.
November 18, 2024 at 9:28 PM
A man who never benefitted from his education wants to eliminate the Department of Education.
Do yourself a favor and listen to the Jon Baptiste interview on NPR's 1A with Jenn White.
November 18, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Do yourself a favor and listen to the Jon Baptiste interview on NPR's 1A with Jenn White.
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The really sad thing is that the only people who seem to be capable of stopping the oncoming "Trump Train" are a handful of Republicans in the Senate.
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
The really sad thing is that the only people who seem to be capable of stopping the oncoming "Trump Train" are a handful of Republicans in the Senate.
Our entire country has followed Alice down the rabbit hole & the Queen of Hearts is now the President of the United States.
November 16, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Our entire country has followed Alice down the rabbit hole & the Queen of Hearts is now the President of the United States.
Trump and his henchmen are protecting (and will pardon) as many criminals as they can; conversely, they'll pursue unjust lawsuits and indictments against the innocent.
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Trump and his henchmen are protecting (and will pardon) as many criminals as they can; conversely, they'll pursue unjust lawsuits and indictments against the innocent.
I'm going to need a Bluesky tutorial. *Yes, I'm old and cranky- and get off my lawn!
November 14, 2024 at 3:59 PM
I'm going to need a Bluesky tutorial. *Yes, I'm old and cranky- and get off my lawn!
I'm now seeing a lot of people moving to Bluesky. Has anyone seen any data in terms of its increased popularity? You know, like Google searches for "Moving to Canada" have gone up 1200% in the past 10 days.
November 14, 2024 at 10:34 AM
I'm now seeing a lot of people moving to Bluesky. Has anyone seen any data in terms of its increased popularity? You know, like Google searches for "Moving to Canada" have gone up 1200% in the past 10 days.
At what point does Trump nominate Hannibal Lecter as the head of Health and Human Services?
November 14, 2024 at 12:45 AM
At what point does Trump nominate Hannibal Lecter as the head of Health and Human Services?
Off to talk to some university students about Plato, Tolkien, and magic rings.
November 14, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Off to talk to some university students about Plato, Tolkien, and magic rings.
I'm here, but I don't know what I'm doing. . . and admitting you have a problem is the first step on the journey - so I might need some handholding to take the second step. 😀
November 14, 2024 at 12:39 AM
I'm here, but I don't know what I'm doing. . . and admitting you have a problem is the first step on the journey - so I might need some handholding to take the second step. 😀