Ken Lowe 🐦⬛🐴
@illusiveken.bsky.social
Author of The Raven Knight saga, an Asian medieval Zorro who kills nobles and avoids therapy | Buy Book One: https://www.patreon.com/posts/now-available-in-139971381
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Look at me, actually doing the thing
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Look at me, actually doing the thing
It's hard to figure out how Illinois Republicans keep losing here when they're running on such compelling ideas.
Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ as Republican governor’s race focuses on spending
Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ as Republican governor’s race focuses on spending
Article Summary Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey is proposing a Department of Government Efficiency for Illinois modeled after the
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January 9, 2026 at 2:39 AM
It's hard to figure out how Illinois Republicans keep losing here when they're running on such compelling ideas.
Society is a construct. You can just ask someone to make a cover for your fantasy novel and he'll quote his rate and you give it to him and then you have it.
Everyone, give @gruselzirkus.bsky.social your money!
(Also give me your money too and get a book www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSWBF9R4)
Everyone, give @gruselzirkus.bsky.social your money!
(Also give me your money too and get a book www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSWBF9R4)
January 7, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Society is a construct. You can just ask someone to make a cover for your fantasy novel and he'll quote his rate and you give it to him and then you have it.
Everyone, give @gruselzirkus.bsky.social your money!
(Also give me your money too and get a book www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSWBF9R4)
Everyone, give @gruselzirkus.bsky.social your money!
(Also give me your money too and get a book www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSWBF9R4)
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asked my six year old niece what was wrong with phones and she said "people keep looking at them
and don't listen to you" then asked "so what would you do about it" and she said "feed the phones to crocodiles" so her platform has my full support
and don't listen to you" then asked "so what would you do about it" and she said "feed the phones to crocodiles" so her platform has my full support
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
asked my six year old niece what was wrong with phones and she said "people keep looking at them
and don't listen to you" then asked "so what would you do about it" and she said "feed the phones to crocodiles" so her platform has my full support
and don't listen to you" then asked "so what would you do about it" and she said "feed the phones to crocodiles" so her platform has my full support
By requiring anything more than surface level interpretation to fully understand, like literally all fiction.
How did The Lord of the Rings end up so beloved by the right wing?
How did The Lord of the Rings end up so beloved by the right wing?
How did The Lord of the Rings end up so beloved by the right wing?
www.independent.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
By requiring anything more than surface level interpretation to fully understand, like literally all fiction.
The X-Men will not return in my book, The Raven Knight. You don't need to worry about them showing up, you're safe. While it will also take you 7 or 8 hours to finish, you can pause my book at any time. And you can bring your own snacks.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The X-Men will not return in my book, The Raven Knight. You don't need to worry about them showing up, you're safe. While it will also take you 7 or 8 hours to finish, you can pause my book at any time. And you can bring your own snacks.
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His pardons are illegitimate. His appointments are illegitimate. His signing of laws is illegitimate. His orders are illegitimate. All of it.
Whatever de facto power he might have, it's all de jure null and void. The office of president of the United States is vacant. He is an illegitimate usurper.
Whatever de facto power he might have, it's all de jure null and void. The office of president of the United States is vacant. He is an illegitimate usurper.
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
His pardons are illegitimate. His appointments are illegitimate. His signing of laws is illegitimate. His orders are illegitimate. All of it.
Whatever de facto power he might have, it's all de jure null and void. The office of president of the United States is vacant. He is an illegitimate usurper.
Whatever de facto power he might have, it's all de jure null and void. The office of president of the United States is vacant. He is an illegitimate usurper.
When a fever runs this high for this long, it is time for the ER. Otherwise, you really do risk brain damage, as we are seeing.
Microsoft is rebranding Office entirely to simply "365 Copilot", killing off one of the most famous brand names in tech in order to make their entire suite entirely AI-branded.
support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office...
support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office...
The Microsoft 365 app transition to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft 365 (Office) app is now called the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. Get the details about the change and what it means to you.
support.microsoft.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
When a fever runs this high for this long, it is time for the ER. Otherwise, you really do risk brain damage, as we are seeing.
Man fuck this
NEW: The SIFF Cinema Uptown was packed Saturday for a special screening of NO OTHER CHOICE, Park Chan-wook’s searing satire about job loss due to restructuring. Today, SIFF began its own organization-wide restructuring & layoffs 📽️
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My story for @seattletimes.com: www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
January 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Man fuck this
Now, now. That is not the preferred nomenclature
January 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Now, now. That is not the preferred nomenclature
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if you are talking today about how bad maduro was and were alive, at all, during the run-up to the iraq war you are potentially the dumbest person to ever live
January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
if you are talking today about how bad maduro was and were alive, at all, during the run-up to the iraq war you are potentially the dumbest person to ever live
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The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
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I was 14 when the US invaded Iraq. I can’t overstate how dumb 14 year olds are in general, but it still was clear that the stated reasons were fake and the whole thing would be a disaster. I was confused why so many people were ignoring the obvious.
Anyway, shoutout to the 14 year olds of today.
Anyway, shoutout to the 14 year olds of today.
April 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I was 14 when the US invaded Iraq. I can’t overstate how dumb 14 year olds are in general, but it still was clear that the stated reasons were fake and the whole thing would be a disaster. I was confused why so many people were ignoring the obvious.
Anyway, shoutout to the 14 year olds of today.
Anyway, shoutout to the 14 year olds of today.
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Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
If he isn't impeached by this afternoon.
January 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
If he isn't impeached by this afternoon.
It is so hilarious how you leave an industry alone for maybe half a generation and the first thing it does is speedrun the same exact implosion that took it out last time.
Netflix, after making $25 million in theaters thanks to the Stranger Things finale, reportedly wants to cut theatrical windows for Warner Bros. movies from 45 to just 17 days, if its buyout of the company goes through. https://bit.ly/4bf2824
January 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
It is so hilarious how you leave an industry alone for maybe half a generation and the first thing it does is speedrun the same exact implosion that took it out last time.
Opinions rightly differ, but the Fourth Crusade is my favorite in this regard.
The thing about the Crusaders is that they were both evil and losers
January 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Opinions rightly differ, but the Fourth Crusade is my favorite in this regard.
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the trump asprin thing is so funny to me because he basically gave himself hemophilia. like oh if you can't get it from inbreeding in the european monarchy because you are new money, storebought is also available
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
the trump asprin thing is so funny to me because he basically gave himself hemophilia. like oh if you can't get it from inbreeding in the european monarchy because you are new money, storebought is also available
This year's the year, guys.
Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
This year's the year, guys.
It's 1/1 and I already have a contender for most parodic headline 2026.
Wuthering Heights, Michael Jackson and the ‘Trump effect’ – will 2026 see the end of the ‘woke’ blockbuster?
Wuthering Heights, Michael Jackson and the ‘Trump effect’ – will 2026 see the end of the ‘woke’ blockbuster?
The president is scrutinising studio deals, and was rewarded with the promise of a Rush Hour reboot. With Supergirl, Hoppers and a live-action Moana on the way, can Hollywood stand up to Trump?
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
It's 1/1 and I already have a contender for most parodic headline 2026.
Amid rising concerns about the health of the nation's democracy, Chief Justice John Roberts, holding the nation's hands and punching them with them, expressed a desire for the nation to stop hitting itself.
Amid rising concerns about the health of the nation’s democracy, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed faith that the nation’s founding charters and key principles are proving resilient.
Chief justice says rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts said in his annual year-end report on the judiciary that the nation’s founding charters remain robust.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Amid rising concerns about the health of the nation's democracy, Chief Justice John Roberts, holding the nation's hands and punching them with them, expressed a desire for the nation to stop hitting itself.
I am asking this in earnest: I know they haven't read the books, but have they not even seen the movies?
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for "super premium" customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos | TechCrunch
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
techcrunch.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I am asking this in earnest: I know they haven't read the books, but have they not even seen the movies?
We do in fact need a butlerian jihad against touchscreens, the worst collective decision the tech sector has ever made.
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.
Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again
Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its…
wrd.cm
December 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We do in fact need a butlerian jihad against touchscreens, the worst collective decision the tech sector has ever made.
I LEARNED IT FROM YOU
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I LEARNED IT FROM YOU