Greg Van Belle
@gvbsea.bsky.social
Soccer person. Writer. Teacher. Northender. Covering Ballard FC and Seattle Sounders for Sounder at Heart. https://www.sounderatheart.com/author/greg/ EBFG.
WTF
Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name.
The new rules say only trustees appointed by Trump can vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
The new rules say only trustees appointed by Trump can vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/1...
Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name
The cultural center said only trustees appointed by the president could vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:20 AM
WTF
If Trump really did just attack Caracas, he needs to be impeached, removed, and arrested tomorrow.
January 3, 2026 at 7:11 AM
If Trump really did just attack Caracas, he needs to be impeached, removed, and arrested tomorrow.
Imagine waking up every day being...this. On purpose.
Turning Point USA activist Jonathan Choe is here at Seattle mayor Katie Wilson’s inauguration, gleefully harassing celebrants.
January 2, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Imagine waking up every day being...this. On purpose.
I'll translate it.
"Powerful elites mask their abhorrent behavior behind carefully chosen but meaningless words as a distraction, while simultaneously stepping on the throats of anyone they deem a threat to their power and wealth."
"Powerful elites mask their abhorrent behavior behind carefully chosen but meaningless words as a distraction, while simultaneously stepping on the throats of anyone they deem a threat to their power and wealth."
But can anyone tell me what this bit means? “For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty.”
January 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I'll translate it.
"Powerful elites mask their abhorrent behavior behind carefully chosen but meaningless words as a distraction, while simultaneously stepping on the throats of anyone they deem a threat to their power and wealth."
"Powerful elites mask their abhorrent behavior behind carefully chosen but meaningless words as a distraction, while simultaneously stepping on the throats of anyone they deem a threat to their power and wealth."
It's 2026 and the public still has not learned that publicly-funded NFL stadiums are a scam to benefit the developers who will own and operate the property AROUND this new stadium. They are using $2 billion in a taxpayer-funded shell game to make worthless real estate viable.
Big Loss for MO. Kansas City Chiefs will leave Missouri for new stadium in Kansas fox4kc.com/sports/chief... Article Dated 12-22-25 @piperformissouri.bsky.social @stltoday.com @stegenmodem.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @stlmag.bsky.social @melrea.bsky.social @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
It's 2026 and the public still has not learned that publicly-funded NFL stadiums are a scam to benefit the developers who will own and operate the property AROUND this new stadium. They are using $2 billion in a taxpayer-funded shell game to make worthless real estate viable.
There was a time when new products were safety tested in labs before they were unleashed on the public.
Why has tech bypassed this basic system of checks?
Tesla literally tests its unproven tech on our roads. AI is just allowed to run without limits and a fake apology is the price?
Why has tech bypassed this basic system of checks?
Tesla literally tests its unproven tech on our roads. AI is just allowed to run without limits and a fake apology is the price?
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
There was a time when new products were safety tested in labs before they were unleashed on the public.
Why has tech bypassed this basic system of checks?
Tesla literally tests its unproven tech on our roads. AI is just allowed to run without limits and a fake apology is the price?
Why has tech bypassed this basic system of checks?
Tesla literally tests its unproven tech on our roads. AI is just allowed to run without limits and a fake apology is the price?
I can't get the Trump "cognitive exam" story out of my head.
Someone convinced him that every previous POTUS refused these "special" tests because they would never pass them.
So captain dipshit walked in proudly and said, "That's a giraffe!" and they called him a genius.
Someone convinced him that every previous POTUS refused these "special" tests because they would never pass them.
So captain dipshit walked in proudly and said, "That's a giraffe!" and they called him a genius.
January 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I can't get the Trump "cognitive exam" story out of my head.
Someone convinced him that every previous POTUS refused these "special" tests because they would never pass them.
So captain dipshit walked in proudly and said, "That's a giraffe!" and they called him a genius.
Someone convinced him that every previous POTUS refused these "special" tests because they would never pass them.
So captain dipshit walked in proudly and said, "That's a giraffe!" and they called him a genius.
Trump said the victims of Epstein didn't merit the honor of a meeting in the Oval Office.
The dude hosted Kid Rock in that office...
The dude hosted Kid Rock in that office...
January 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Trump said the victims of Epstein didn't merit the honor of a meeting in the Oval Office.
The dude hosted Kid Rock in that office...
The dude hosted Kid Rock in that office...
If he had any advisors around him, there is no way they would let him keep posting about taking repeated dementia screenings in 2 am social media rants.
If you've been unlucky enough to watch a loved one lose their grasp on reality due to dementia, you see this for exactly what it is. Terrifying.
If you've been unlucky enough to watch a loved one lose their grasp on reality due to dementia, you see this for exactly what it is. Terrifying.
January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
If he had any advisors around him, there is no way they would let him keep posting about taking repeated dementia screenings in 2 am social media rants.
If you've been unlucky enough to watch a loved one lose their grasp on reality due to dementia, you see this for exactly what it is. Terrifying.
If you've been unlucky enough to watch a loved one lose their grasp on reality due to dementia, you see this for exactly what it is. Terrifying.
Reposted by Greg Van Belle
🌍 Confirmed Round of 16 ties at AFCON 2025.
January 1, 2026 at 9:24 AM
🌍 Confirmed Round of 16 ties at AFCON 2025.
Wow. "Sorry, Baby" is a perfect movie. Perfect.
January 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Wow. "Sorry, Baby" is a perfect movie. Perfect.
What, exactly, do they think socialism is?
January 1, 2026 at 9:27 PM
What, exactly, do they think socialism is?
How does anyone shrug this off as in any way normal?
January 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM
How does anyone shrug this off as in any way normal?
I mean this sincerely: These right wing conspiracy farmers are very close to the worst people among us. This shit has to stop, and our media apparatus needs to remember what its fucking job is.
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
December 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I mean this sincerely: These right wing conspiracy farmers are very close to the worst people among us. This shit has to stop, and our media apparatus needs to remember what its fucking job is.
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For SaH subscribers, we’ve got some more stickers marking the return of two club legends. We’ve got one for Stefan “clean sheet” Frei and an updated Paul Rothrock one.
Order form is here: www.sounderatheart.com/subscriber-b...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
For SaH subscribers, we’ve got some more stickers marking the return of two club legends. We’ve got one for Stefan “clean sheet” Frei and an updated Paul Rothrock one.
Order form is here: www.sounderatheart.com/subscriber-b...
Order form is here: www.sounderatheart.com/subscriber-b...
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Throughout their win vs Botswana at AFCON, a DR Congo supporter replicated the stance of Patrice Lumumba, a key figure in African and Congolese independence who was assassinated in 1961 following a joint plot between political opponents, Belgium, the US, and UK 🇨🇩
December 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Throughout their win vs Botswana at AFCON, a DR Congo supporter replicated the stance of Patrice Lumumba, a key figure in African and Congolese independence who was assassinated in 1961 following a joint plot between political opponents, Belgium, the US, and UK 🇨🇩
Another banger of a movie from A24. “If I had Legs I’d Kick You” is the sort strange, dark, stressful sort of movie they excel at.
Rose Byrne is fantastic and Conan O’Brien proves he can act outside his comfort zone.
Rose Byrne is fantastic and Conan O’Brien proves he can act outside his comfort zone.
December 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Another banger of a movie from A24. “If I had Legs I’d Kick You” is the sort strange, dark, stressful sort of movie they excel at.
Rose Byrne is fantastic and Conan O’Brien proves he can act outside his comfort zone.
Rose Byrne is fantastic and Conan O’Brien proves he can act outside his comfort zone.
Paulie in Paris.
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Paulie in Paris.
Paul Rothrock
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Paul Rothrock
I challenge any MAGA dudes to match the skill, work ethic, sense of humor, and love for my cats that the two immigrants installing my new floors have.
Fuck Stephen Miller. Fuck ICE. Immigrants make us better.
Fuck Stephen Miller. Fuck ICE. Immigrants make us better.
December 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I challenge any MAGA dudes to match the skill, work ethic, sense of humor, and love for my cats that the two immigrants installing my new floors have.
Fuck Stephen Miller. Fuck ICE. Immigrants make us better.
Fuck Stephen Miller. Fuck ICE. Immigrants make us better.
Money well spent.
Tesla will charge you $150 for puking or smoking in its robotaxis, report says
There's a $50 fee for more "moderate" messes left behind.
mashable.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Money well spent.
I finished my last freelance piece of the year. My winter courses are prepped. The chaos of the holidays has passed. I literally have nothing on my to-do list.
I have no idea how to behave in these circumstances.
I have no idea how to behave in these circumstances.
December 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I finished my last freelance piece of the year. My winter courses are prepped. The chaos of the holidays has passed. I literally have nothing on my to-do list.
I have no idea how to behave in these circumstances.
I have no idea how to behave in these circumstances.
If we had a functioning press, none of this would be happening.
December 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
If we had a functioning press, none of this would be happening.
Reposted by Greg Van Belle
Top Plays of 2025: No. 5️⃣
"He just bullied the center back!" 😤
De Ro's goal v. the Galaxy iced a 2-0 win in the Leagues Cup semifinal!
"He just bullied the center back!" 😤
De Ro's goal v. the Galaxy iced a 2-0 win in the Leagues Cup semifinal!
December 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Top Plays of 2025: No. 5️⃣
"He just bullied the center back!" 😤
De Ro's goal v. the Galaxy iced a 2-0 win in the Leagues Cup semifinal!
"He just bullied the center back!" 😤
De Ro's goal v. the Galaxy iced a 2-0 win in the Leagues Cup semifinal!
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Top Plays of 2025: No. 6️⃣
Pepo scored this golazo v. San Jose to secure the 3-2 Heritage Cup dub! 🏆
Pepo scored this golazo v. San Jose to secure the 3-2 Heritage Cup dub! 🏆
December 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Top Plays of 2025: No. 6️⃣
Pepo scored this golazo v. San Jose to secure the 3-2 Heritage Cup dub! 🏆
Pepo scored this golazo v. San Jose to secure the 3-2 Heritage Cup dub! 🏆