Michael Lukas
@joyfulsisyphean.bsky.social
PhD: Political Ecologies, Writing Studies, Environmental Philosophy, Rhetoric, 19C Am lit/letters. Former fly-fishing guide; write outdoors articles sometimes. Teach at UVic. Endless Book Project: The Rhetoric of Wolves
I think it’s the confident stupidity that distinguishes the American version of fascism
June 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I think it’s the confident stupidity that distinguishes the American version of fascism
George Soros is 94; so what happens when he dies?
April 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
George Soros is 94; so what happens when he dies?
This is just nonsense: Habitat has ALWAYS been a key component and determining factor of species protections under the ESA--and that’s the only way it has ever worked. wapo.st/3RlPEuE
Trump officials say destroying endangered species’ habitats isn’t ‘harm’
A proposed rule would narrow the definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act and could open the door to more mining, construction and other activities.
wapo.st
April 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This is just nonsense: Habitat has ALWAYS been a key component and determining factor of species protections under the ESA--and that’s the only way it has ever worked. wapo.st/3RlPEuE
This what Foucault meant by policing makes the law
I still can’t figure out when “we can deport you” turned into “we can put you in a hell hole prison in a third country, indefinitely, with no legal recourse.”
April 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This what Foucault meant by policing makes the law
Reposted by Michael Lukas
I actually wish the media would stop using "DEI" and "diversity hiring" and just get to the essence of the thing and ask:
"Are you saying that this crash was caused by desegregating the races?"
And see what happens.
"Are you saying that this crash was caused by desegregating the races?"
And see what happens.
REPORTER: Are you saying this crash was somehow was the result of diversity hiring?
TRUMP: It just could have been
TRUMP: It just could have been
January 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I actually wish the media would stop using "DEI" and "diversity hiring" and just get to the essence of the thing and ask:
"Are you saying that this crash was caused by desegregating the races?"
And see what happens.
"Are you saying that this crash was caused by desegregating the races?"
And see what happens.
Reposted by Michael Lukas
Because it’s important to “instill a patriotic admiration for our incredible Nation” in young people, the President has issued this executive order banning indoctrination.
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Because it’s important to “instill a patriotic admiration for our incredible Nation” in young people, the President has issued this executive order banning indoctrination.
Cultural theorist pet peeve:
Saying something is "trolling" isn't sufficient for proving you don't believe what's being signified--typically, it's just so you can disavow it and avoid responsibility thru 'plausible deniability'; i.e., it's the cowardice of lacking the courage of your convictions.
Saying something is "trolling" isn't sufficient for proving you don't believe what's being signified--typically, it's just so you can disavow it and avoid responsibility thru 'plausible deniability'; i.e., it's the cowardice of lacking the courage of your convictions.
January 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Cultural theorist pet peeve:
Saying something is "trolling" isn't sufficient for proving you don't believe what's being signified--typically, it's just so you can disavow it and avoid responsibility thru 'plausible deniability'; i.e., it's the cowardice of lacking the courage of your convictions.
Saying something is "trolling" isn't sufficient for proving you don't believe what's being signified--typically, it's just so you can disavow it and avoid responsibility thru 'plausible deniability'; i.e., it's the cowardice of lacking the courage of your convictions.