Trollus Maximus
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The only way to stop a bad guy with a hot take is with a good guy with a hot take.
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Yes, this is bad, but not all bad.
People should never have trusted video posted to social media. Even without AI, it's easy to produce misleading content. We should only ever trust video from known sources.
Maybe #AI will bring a system collapse we need...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/b...
People should never have trusted video posted to social media. Even without AI, it's easy to produce misleading content. We should only ever trust video from known sources.
Maybe #AI will bring a system collapse we need...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/b...
A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Yes, this is bad, but not all bad.
People should never have trusted video posted to social media. Even without AI, it's easy to produce misleading content. We should only ever trust video from known sources.
Maybe #AI will bring a system collapse we need...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/b...
People should never have trusted video posted to social media. Even without AI, it's easy to produce misleading content. We should only ever trust video from known sources.
Maybe #AI will bring a system collapse we need...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/b...
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It is that time of year, so I thought I’d mention that my book YOU DESERVE A TECH UNION is very much a thing you can buy for any tech workers in your life. Or yourself!
You can buy it just about anywhere books are sold—or hey, ask your library to grab a copy! ethanmarcotte.com/books/you-de...
You can buy it just about anywhere books are sold—or hey, ask your library to grab a copy! ethanmarcotte.com/books/you-de...
December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It is that time of year, so I thought I’d mention that my book YOU DESERVE A TECH UNION is very much a thing you can buy for any tech workers in your life. Or yourself!
You can buy it just about anywhere books are sold—or hey, ask your library to grab a copy! ethanmarcotte.com/books/you-de...
You can buy it just about anywhere books are sold—or hey, ask your library to grab a copy! ethanmarcotte.com/books/you-de...
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JL Partners poll | 12/1-12/3 LV
Texas Senate Republican primary
Ken Paxton 29%
John Cornyn 24%
Wesley Hunt 24%
Undecided 23%
—
(H2H)
Ken Paxton 45%
John Cornyn 31%
—
Wesley Hunt 43%
John Cornyn 32%
nypost.com/2025/12/05/u...
Texas Senate Republican primary
Ken Paxton 29%
John Cornyn 24%
Wesley Hunt 24%
Undecided 23%
—
(H2H)
Ken Paxton 45%
John Cornyn 31%
—
Wesley Hunt 43%
John Cornyn 32%
nypost.com/2025/12/05/u...
Exclusive | Sen. John Cornyn trails Texas rivals Ken Paxton, Wesley Huntin in head-to-head GOP primary poll
More than one-fifth of all primary voters (23%) said they were unsure which of the three would be their pick in the March 3 primary.
nypost.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
JL Partners poll | 12/1-12/3 LV
Texas Senate Republican primary
Ken Paxton 29%
John Cornyn 24%
Wesley Hunt 24%
Undecided 23%
—
(H2H)
Ken Paxton 45%
John Cornyn 31%
—
Wesley Hunt 43%
John Cornyn 32%
nypost.com/2025/12/05/u...
Texas Senate Republican primary
Ken Paxton 29%
John Cornyn 24%
Wesley Hunt 24%
Undecided 23%
—
(H2H)
Ken Paxton 45%
John Cornyn 31%
—
Wesley Hunt 43%
John Cornyn 32%
nypost.com/2025/12/05/u...
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Here we go -a few reminders to those covering this:
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Here we go -a few reminders to those covering this:
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
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Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Holy shit.
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Reuters reporting that new admin instructions on visas are if you worked at a platform in trust & safety or content moderation or on fact checking or online safety at an platform you *and your loved ones* are ineligible for H-1B visa.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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very funny that hours after this was published trump issued another corrupt pardon
wrote about the problem of the pardon power (gift link)
Opinion | Guess Which Presidential Power Trump Likes the Most
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
very funny that hours after this was published trump issued another corrupt pardon
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I especially appreciate the point about the Antifederalists predicting some of our current predicament. They don't get enough credit sometimes.
wrote about the problem of the pardon power (gift link)
Opinion | Guess Which Presidential Power Trump Likes the Most
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I especially appreciate the point about the Antifederalists predicting some of our current predicament. They don't get enough credit sometimes.
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People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — we do. It’s Voters of Tomorrow.
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
Can you chip in before midnight to help us win? 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
Can you chip in before midnight to help us win? 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
November 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — we do. It’s Voters of Tomorrow.
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
Can you chip in before midnight to help us win? 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
Can you chip in before midnight to help us win? 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
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To me this dumb slogan also shows dem leadership has zero idea what is making so many voters angry. So many have too little because we’ve decided we’d rather let a teeny, tiny minority have way too much. People are rightly angry because it’s not fair. Jeffries does not understand that.
November 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
To me this dumb slogan also shows dem leadership has zero idea what is making so many voters angry. So many have too little because we’ve decided we’d rather let a teeny, tiny minority have way too much. People are rightly angry because it’s not fair. Jeffries does not understand that.
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
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While you’re here, help make the backlash even stronger next year:
(Nothing goes to consultants or myself & you can opt out of sharing your email/phone):
Blue26.org
(Nothing goes to consultants or myself & you can opt out of sharing your email/phone):
Blue26.org
Blue26.org
Not a PAC. Just helping raise money for Democratic candidates to help save democracy.
Blue26.org
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
While you’re here, help make the backlash even stronger next year:
(Nothing goes to consultants or myself & you can opt out of sharing your email/phone):
Blue26.org
(Nothing goes to consultants or myself & you can opt out of sharing your email/phone):
Blue26.org
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A note on SaneWashing: I read part of this post to family (all liberal Democrats who consume a lot of news, but not social media), and it blew their mind. They all thought it was parody: if Corporate Media did not SaneWash, it would shock US, his approval would plummet from low (30s) to lower(20s).
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A note on SaneWashing: I read part of this post to family (all liberal Democrats who consume a lot of news, but not social media), and it blew their mind. They all thought it was parody: if Corporate Media did not SaneWash, it would shock US, his approval would plummet from low (30s) to lower(20s).
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Same suggestion a my last post, just a different failed legacy news outlet.
My only reaction is once again to suggest people support independent, pro-democracy media. If you are inclined, you can start with Democracy Docket. Subscribing is free. Premium membership is $10mo. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
My only reaction is once again to suggest people support independent, pro-democracy media. If you are inclined, you can start with Democracy Docket. Subscribing is free. Premium membership is $10mo. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
This is nuts!
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
November 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Same suggestion a my last post, just a different failed legacy news outlet.
My only reaction is once again to suggest people support independent, pro-democracy media. If you are inclined, you can start with Democracy Docket. Subscribing is free. Premium membership is $10mo. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
My only reaction is once again to suggest people support independent, pro-democracy media. If you are inclined, you can start with Democracy Docket. Subscribing is free. Premium membership is $10mo. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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The thing about Trump saying it’s fine for Mamdani to call him a fascist is that he genuinely thinks all of this is kayfabe, just as he could insult Rubio or Cruz but still work with them. It’s not possible for him to imagine other people being sincere about anything.
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The thing about Trump saying it’s fine for Mamdani to call him a fascist is that he genuinely thinks all of this is kayfabe, just as he could insult Rubio or Cruz but still work with them. It’s not possible for him to imagine other people being sincere about anything.
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"Trump is a fucking idiot who gets rolled by anyone who's nice to him" theory remains undefeated, putting someone like Mamdani in there is like having Randy Johnson sub in for a 5th grade Little League game
Q: Stefanik has called Mamdani a 'jihadist.' Do you think you're standing next to a jihadist right now?
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Trump is a fucking idiot who gets rolled by anyone who's nice to him" theory remains undefeated, putting someone like Mamdani in there is like having Randy Johnson sub in for a 5th grade Little League game
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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if youre a congressional leader and you wont publicly criticize trump out of fear, please step down and give your seat to someone who will do it. because this is the job. this is the fucking job.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
if youre a congressional leader and you wont publicly criticize trump out of fear, please step down and give your seat to someone who will do it. because this is the job. this is the fucking job.
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I would like to share something.
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I would like to share something.
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
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okay one more post.
The brain genius plan is 100% don't release the files and claim its because of an investigation and I think the fever pitch that's going to cause is uh.. not going to go well for them.
The brain genius plan is 100% don't release the files and claim its because of an investigation and I think the fever pitch that's going to cause is uh.. not going to go well for them.
Bondi on the Epstein investigations that Trump demanded: "We're not gonna say anything else on that because now it is a pending investigation in SDNY"
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
okay one more post.
The brain genius plan is 100% don't release the files and claim its because of an investigation and I think the fever pitch that's going to cause is uh.. not going to go well for them.
The brain genius plan is 100% don't release the files and claim its because of an investigation and I think the fever pitch that's going to cause is uh.. not going to go well for them.
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“Oh, they’re all equally bad” is a lie that benefits the worst acting members of the group being discussed. “All politicians are corrupt,” “all places are equally bigoted,” etc. Pretending virtue doesn’t exist benefits vice.
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Oh, they’re all equally bad” is a lie that benefits the worst acting members of the group being discussed. “All politicians are corrupt,” “all places are equally bigoted,” etc. Pretending virtue doesn’t exist benefits vice.
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By coincidence, was just reading this bit in Keith Lowe's Naples 1944 yesterday. It would appear that Actual Proper Fascism is a category that excludes Benito Mussolini's regime at the height of its power.
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
By coincidence, was just reading this bit in Keith Lowe's Naples 1944 yesterday. It would appear that Actual Proper Fascism is a category that excludes Benito Mussolini's regime at the height of its power.
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I can reassure the New York Times that networks of mutual protection, and misogynist retaliation efforts that benefit abusive men at the expense of the young women they prey upon, are very much still intact post-Me Too.
This is nauseating: “As the emails stretch through the years, they show how that protected realm vanished into the mists of time, pulled under by the rising forces of the internet and the #MeToo movement.” A “Gone With the Wind” framing for sexual abuse and harassment.
Seriously, what is wrong with these people?
November 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I can reassure the New York Times that networks of mutual protection, and misogynist retaliation efforts that benefit abusive men at the expense of the young women they prey upon, are very much still intact post-Me Too.
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We don’t need 9 Wizards In Robes to figure out if “national emergency” laws give this guy the power to randomly alter tariffs on a daily basis
BREAKING: President Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We don’t need 9 Wizards In Robes to figure out if “national emergency” laws give this guy the power to randomly alter tariffs on a daily basis
Ok, I get it. You'd have to be an idiot to trust the Republicans to do the right thing. But here's a tiny case for optimism on the Epstein files.
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ok, I get it. You'd have to be an idiot to trust the Republicans to do the right thing. But here's a tiny case for optimism on the Epstein files.