jafnhar
@jafnhar.bsky.social
Card-carrying member of the midwestern elite. Doing NLP research, have a job in tech and I do some teaching.
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jafnhar
@jafnhar.bsky.social
· Nov 25
When I was a teenager I joined a cult. I've been trying to think of how to write about that in a world where a cult has taken over the county
Blue Jays defense.... Dang. This is good stuff
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Blue Jays defense.... Dang. This is good stuff
"We already know the shit blows up." -Frank Zappa
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"We already know the shit blows up." -Frank Zappa
Are they eating the dogs in Portland? Yes, that must be it
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Are they eating the dogs in Portland? Yes, that must be it
The USA reminds me of Israel on the eve of October 7.
February 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The USA reminds me of Israel on the eve of October 7.
I've been trying to think of an historical parallel: a country at the height of its power thinking: "well, time to shoot ourselves in the head"
Ouch. The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board just called Trump's new trade war "The Dumbest Trade War in History"
February 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I've been trying to think of an historical parallel: a country at the height of its power thinking: "well, time to shoot ourselves in the head"
More violence is the point. But Lindsey knows that. www.mediaite.com/news/lindsey...
Lindsey Graham Criticizes Trump Jan. 6 Pardons on NBC
Graham — a longtime defender of President Donald Trump's — called out the move to issue blanket pardons for those charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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January 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
More violence is the point. But Lindsey knows that. www.mediaite.com/news/lindsey...
I really don't have a lot of sympathy for the people who voted for Trump, but are shocked that he'd do what he always said he would do and release the dudes who attacked capitol police officers
January 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I really don't have a lot of sympathy for the people who voted for Trump, but are shocked that he'd do what he always said he would do and release the dudes who attacked capitol police officers
Four years, my man. We're staying with this shit for four years youtu.be/WSc8vB3GqkA?...
‘How long?’: hot mic catches German interpreter at Trump swearing-in
YouTube video by Guardian News
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January 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Four years, my man. We're staying with this shit for four years youtu.be/WSc8vB3GqkA?...
The future of the movie business is a set of octagenarians.
January 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The future of the movie business is a set of octagenarians.
Fascinating how open the corruption is. We certainly are not our ancestors www.politico.com/live-updates...
TikTok to sponsor Trump inauguration party
CEO to attend influencer event — the day the app is scheduled to be banned
www.politico.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Fascinating how open the corruption is. We certainly are not our ancestors www.politico.com/live-updates...
Nice use of the passive voice. I wonder who signed that bill? It's a mystery. (I somehow ended up on a mailing for van Orden under my ex's name)
January 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Nice use of the passive voice. I wonder who signed that bill? It's a mystery. (I somehow ended up on a mailing for van Orden under my ex's name)
All the bullshit about free speech is out the window when the right is in charge anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
Why I'm quitting the Washington Post
Democracy can't function without a free press
anntelnaes.substack.com
January 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM
All the bullshit about free speech is out the window when the right is in charge anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...
Blowing yourself up along with your brands is a hell of an indictment of the shallowness of your own politics.
January 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Blowing yourself up along with your brands is a hell of an indictment of the shallowness of your own politics.
I don't doubt that the cybertruck has some amazing tech, but I prefer that my vehicles be a little safer, ya know? Never driven one, but the vehicle is probably a step forward regardless of Musk.
Maybe getting so involved in politics as a far right white supremacist isn't a good idea when your customer base is primarily upper middle income liberals.
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Tesla Cybertruck fails to boost 2024 sales as annual deliveries fall for first time | TechCrunch
Tesla delivered fewer cars last year than it did in 2023, marking its first year-to-year drop and signaling that the company is struggling to reach new
techcrunch.com
January 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I don't doubt that the cybertruck has some amazing tech, but I prefer that my vehicles be a little safer, ya know? Never driven one, but the vehicle is probably a step forward regardless of Musk.
Rod Dreher is nothing if not consistent in describing mundane difficulties and conflicts as world-historical existential crises. I read the dude's newsletter and today's is especially funny
January 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Rod Dreher is nothing if not consistent in describing mundane difficulties and conflicts as world-historical existential crises. I read the dude's newsletter and today's is especially funny
I'm really waiting for one of these guys to slip up and call them deplorable
It was fine when they were doing it to black people, but now they’re doing it to ME! bsky.app/profile/ronf...
He’s just now figuring this out
December 28, 2024 at 6:25 PM
I'm really waiting for one of these guys to slip up and call them deplorable
Glad to have found another avatar of Bill the Cat @howievermont.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Glad to have found another avatar of Bill the Cat @howievermont.bsky.social
Bro, do you know which political movement you signed on with? What the hell... www.axios.com/2024/12/27/e...
Elon Musk blasts MAGA element as "contemptible fools," calls for their GOP ouster
MAGA vs DOGE has becoming increasingly heated over the last day.
www.axios.com
December 28, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Bro, do you know which political movement you signed on with? What the hell... www.axios.com/2024/12/27/e...
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I understand this sentiment. I'm certain millions of us on bsky do. Yet, I don't believe that joy has been defeated, nor that it will be long-term. I believe in our power and the rightness of our cause. I think coming months will see many victories for us/ours. Even if more than just joy fuels us.
December 26, 2024 at 10:49 PM
I understand this sentiment. I'm certain millions of us on bsky do. Yet, I don't believe that joy has been defeated, nor that it will be long-term. I believe in our power and the rightness of our cause. I think coming months will see many victories for us/ours. Even if more than just joy fuels us.
"We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of, and Trump has too much common sense, so I don’t think he is going to do anything to hurt us.” I have no doubt that Republicans want to do things that'll hurt the poor. Might there be ways for Republicans to first harm their political enemies?
December 26, 2024 at 10:30 PM
"We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of, and Trump has too much common sense, so I don’t think he is going to do anything to hurt us.” I have no doubt that Republicans want to do things that'll hurt the poor. Might there be ways for Republicans to first harm their political enemies?
Question that might benefit others too: is there still membership at the progress pond? Has that all moved to Patreon or are these separate charges? @booman23.bsky.social
December 24, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Question that might benefit others too: is there still membership at the progress pond? Has that all moved to Patreon or are these separate charges? @booman23.bsky.social
Love the podcast!
On Episode 19, Phillip Longman joins us to talk about how the Dems lost the working class and how they can get them back.
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The Progress Pondcast Episode 19: Washington Monthly's Philip Longman Discusses Antitrust, the Democrats, and Working Class Voters
Podcast Episode · The Progress Pondcast · 12/15/2024 · 1h 30m
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December 24, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Love the podcast!
Who do you think is "rooting against the president"? Can we get names? Or is this some pack of vaguely defined critics we're talking about? www.mediaite.com/tv/john-fett... @fetterman.senate.gov @fetterman.senate.gov
John Fetterman Scolds Critics Who Want Trump to Fail: They’re ‘Rooting Against the Nation’
Fetterman also disagreed with Vice President Kamala Harris, who said before the election she believed Donald Trump was a "fascist."
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December 23, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Who do you think is "rooting against the president"? Can we get names? Or is this some pack of vaguely defined critics we're talking about? www.mediaite.com/tv/john-fett... @fetterman.senate.gov @fetterman.senate.gov