Christopher Wood
@justchriswood.bsky.social
📍= 🇺🇸, ♥️ = 🇬🇧. I’m into films, music, games (video and tabletop), football (⚽️) and cricket (🏏). Trying to be kinder to myself.
Remember that Monty Python sketch about Scottish kamikaze highlanders who feel an irresistible compulsion to throw themselves off the highest building, even when there’s no enemy around?
That is the best analogy to describe the Democratic Party establishment. Self-sabotage for no goddamn reason.
That is the best analogy to describe the Democratic Party establishment. Self-sabotage for no goddamn reason.
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Remember that Monty Python sketch about Scottish kamikaze highlanders who feel an irresistible compulsion to throw themselves off the highest building, even when there’s no enemy around?
That is the best analogy to describe the Democratic Party establishment. Self-sabotage for no goddamn reason.
That is the best analogy to describe the Democratic Party establishment. Self-sabotage for no goddamn reason.
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Sometimes you know which Senators will be remembered by history. Moynihan, Kennedy, Dole, Thurmond, Inouye, Sanders, Warren. For one reason or another, they matter.
I look at this list and think, "I will never remember any of these people. Except one wore a hoodie. They had power and did nothing."
I look at this list and think, "I will never remember any of these people. Except one wore a hoodie. They had power and did nothing."
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Sometimes you know which Senators will be remembered by history. Moynihan, Kennedy, Dole, Thurmond, Inouye, Sanders, Warren. For one reason or another, they matter.
I look at this list and think, "I will never remember any of these people. Except one wore a hoodie. They had power and did nothing."
I look at this list and think, "I will never remember any of these people. Except one wore a hoodie. They had power and did nothing."
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Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
Men want one thing and it’s disgusting.
November 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Men want one thing and it’s disgusting.
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"6-7"?! Boy I say boy you gen alpha kids cant be doin' that! Your signifiers need signs boy! You've laid a rhetorical claim to an empty space son! You're creatin' a nihilistic dialectic! Your broccoli hairs obfuscatin' some much needed communication! Find some MEANIN', kid!
November 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"6-7"?! Boy I say boy you gen alpha kids cant be doin' that! Your signifiers need signs boy! You've laid a rhetorical claim to an empty space son! You're creatin' a nihilistic dialectic! Your broccoli hairs obfuscatin' some much needed communication! Find some MEANIN', kid!
The SNAP situation has me gaming out two scenarios as to why Trump is fighting so hard to stop payments.
The first, and most likely, is political. He views poor people who need SNAP as leverage against Democrats.
The second, and more scandalous, is that the money isn’t there anymore.
The first, and most likely, is political. He views poor people who need SNAP as leverage against Democrats.
The second, and more scandalous, is that the money isn’t there anymore.
November 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The SNAP situation has me gaming out two scenarios as to why Trump is fighting so hard to stop payments.
The first, and most likely, is political. He views poor people who need SNAP as leverage against Democrats.
The second, and more scandalous, is that the money isn’t there anymore.
The first, and most likely, is political. He views poor people who need SNAP as leverage against Democrats.
The second, and more scandalous, is that the money isn’t there anymore.
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The most basic argument I can give you for ditching Spotify for *anything* is Spotify, uniquely, pays *nothing* for much of the music on the platform. Is there *any* improvement in paying for Spotify over pirating? You're a paper-thin moral slice away from buying music from a bootlegger. Why do it?
Confirmed: From 2024, tracks on Spotify will have to be played 1,000 times before they start earning money
Spotify has told industry players that it expects the new 1,000-play minimum annual threshold will reallocate tens of millions of dollars per year from 0.5% of its current royalty pool to the other 99...
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The most basic argument I can give you for ditching Spotify for *anything* is Spotify, uniquely, pays *nothing* for much of the music on the platform. Is there *any* improvement in paying for Spotify over pirating? You're a paper-thin moral slice away from buying music from a bootlegger. Why do it?
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Something worth noting: Rockstar is leaning HEAVILY on the excuse that the unionising employees were "leaking private company information"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
"Rockstar, Rockstar, you're disgusting, we charge you with union busting," the protesters declared.
'All you had to do was follow the damn law, Rockstar!': Workers are protesting outside Take-Two after GTA 6 dev's alleged 'brazen' union-busting
"They can get used to seeing us on their doorstep."
www.pcgamer.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Something worth noting: Rockstar is leaning HEAVILY on the excuse that the unionising employees were "leaking private company information"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
When things get tough, and the world becomes harder and harder to bear, keep this thought close to your heart and let it be a source of comfort and warmth: One day, you will wake up, and he won't.
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM
When things get tough, and the world becomes harder and harder to bear, keep this thought close to your heart and let it be a source of comfort and warmth: One day, you will wake up, and he won't.
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The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
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“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
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So they're going to do this for one, maybe two games. It'll be full speed ahead until it's 6 months from release and the game is falling apart, at which point they'll pay an insane overtime rate for a QA studio to do it last minute which won't be enough.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-...
Square Enix says it wants generative AI to be doing 70% of its QA and debugging by the end of 2027 | VGC
The publisher is researching “Game QA Automation Technology” with the University of Tokyo…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
So they're going to do this for one, maybe two games. It'll be full speed ahead until it's 6 months from release and the game is falling apart, at which point they'll pay an insane overtime rate for a QA studio to do it last minute which won't be enough.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-...
I expect the Staten Island Ferry to have the mood of a funeral dirge this morning, except for me, who will be tap-dancing onto the boat like goddamn Fred Astaire.
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I expect the Staten Island Ferry to have the mood of a funeral dirge this morning, except for me, who will be tap-dancing onto the boat like goddamn Fred Astaire.
Yesterday was a great result, the emotional antidote from the nightmare that was 2024. Enjoy it. Enjoy it all day today if you wish.
But tomorrow, the work begins. Republicans are going to lean HARD into anti-democracy — they aren’t viable otherwise — and it is up to all of us to stop them.
But tomorrow, the work begins. Republicans are going to lean HARD into anti-democracy — they aren’t viable otherwise — and it is up to all of us to stop them.
November 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Yesterday was a great result, the emotional antidote from the nightmare that was 2024. Enjoy it. Enjoy it all day today if you wish.
But tomorrow, the work begins. Republicans are going to lean HARD into anti-democracy — they aren’t viable otherwise — and it is up to all of us to stop them.
But tomorrow, the work begins. Republicans are going to lean HARD into anti-democracy — they aren’t viable otherwise — and it is up to all of us to stop them.
At poll closing, NBC News is reporting that Prop 50 in California (allowing gerrymandering to counteract the shenanigans in Texas) will pass.
Trump is 0-4 on the races the nation was watching.
Trump is 0-4 on the races the nation was watching.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
At poll closing, NBC News is reporting that Prop 50 in California (allowing gerrymandering to counteract the shenanigans in Texas) will pass.
Trump is 0-4 on the races the nation was watching.
Trump is 0-4 on the races the nation was watching.
AP called it. Zohran Mamdani has won the NYC mayoral race.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
AP called it. Zohran Mamdani has won the NYC mayoral race.
In NYC, 69% of the vote is counted, and Mamdani is back to 50% of the vote. Cuomo is at 41.4%.
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
In NYC, 69% of the vote is counted, and Mamdani is back to 50% of the vote. Cuomo is at 41.4%.
AP has called the NJ Governor race for Mikie Sherril, the Democratic candidate with 61% of the vote counted.
In NYC, 52% of the vote is counted, and Mamdani is at 49.6% while Cuomo is at 41.5%.
In NYC, 52% of the vote is counted, and Mamdani is at 49.6% while Cuomo is at 41.5%.
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
AP has called the NJ Governor race for Mikie Sherril, the Democratic candidate with 61% of the vote counted.
In NYC, 52% of the vote is counted, and Mamdani is at 49.6% while Cuomo is at 41.5%.
In NYC, 52% of the vote is counted, and Mamdani is at 49.6% while Cuomo is at 41.5%.
Polls in NYC have closed (although if you’re in line and reading this for some reason STAY IN LINE). Mamdani has 51.5% of the vote with 1/3 of the vote counted. Cuomo is at 39.7%.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Polls in NYC have closed (although if you’re in line and reading this for some reason STAY IN LINE). Mamdani has 51.5% of the vote with 1/3 of the vote counted. Cuomo is at 39.7%.
The first big result of the night is in, with the AP calling the Virginia governor’s race for the Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The first big result of the night is in, with the AP calling the Virginia governor’s race for the Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger.
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Polls are open until 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Polls are open until 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
Today is the day. If there are elections in your area, and you haven’t voted yet, please make time to do so.
After 10 months of authoritarian rule, we must show Trump and his cronies that we will not stand for his bullshit, that his power is temporary but ours is forever.
After 10 months of authoritarian rule, we must show Trump and his cronies that we will not stand for his bullshit, that his power is temporary but ours is forever.
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Today is the day. If there are elections in your area, and you haven’t voted yet, please make time to do so.
After 10 months of authoritarian rule, we must show Trump and his cronies that we will not stand for his bullshit, that his power is temporary but ours is forever.
After 10 months of authoritarian rule, we must show Trump and his cronies that we will not stand for his bullshit, that his power is temporary but ours is forever.
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Well, everybody gets what they want. Leafs haters get to continue believing the Leafs are dead because they sucked absolute ass for 40 minutes. Leafs fans get to celebrate a glorious comeback. William Nylander fans get to post that William Nylander leads the league in 5v5 points
November 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Well, everybody gets what they want. Leafs haters get to continue believing the Leafs are dead because they sucked absolute ass for 40 minutes. Leafs fans get to celebrate a glorious comeback. William Nylander fans get to post that William Nylander leads the league in 5v5 points
The Pittsburgh Penguins are outshooting the Toronto Maple Leafs by a 3-1 margin, and that’s kinda reflected in the 3-0 score.
Hey guys, I know we’re all bummed about the Blue Jays, but you got a job to do out there.
Hey guys, I know we’re all bummed about the Blue Jays, but you got a job to do out there.
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Pittsburgh Penguins are outshooting the Toronto Maple Leafs by a 3-1 margin, and that’s kinda reflected in the 3-0 score.
Hey guys, I know we’re all bummed about the Blue Jays, but you got a job to do out there.
Hey guys, I know we’re all bummed about the Blue Jays, but you got a job to do out there.