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Left foot.
Right foot.
If not there yet, repeat.
(my algorithmic motto)
Right foot.
If not there yet, repeat.
(my algorithmic motto)
Pinned
In 1916, cartoonist Rube Goldberg nailed it.
Destructive jerks get space in our faces just because somebody thinks they have money. It's the ultimate punchline of the DFT years: They thought he had money.
Destructive jerks get space in our faces just because somebody thinks they have money. It's the ultimate punchline of the DFT years: They thought he had money.
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There’s almost certainly something like a “pardon me or I talk” deal in place and also a “I’ve given all the details to several other people should I accidentally kill myself” notice.
THE DAY AHEAD: Waiting for potential next shoe to drop in Ghislaine Maxwell - Jeffrey Epstein scandal
youtube.com/shorts/xJkKf...
youtube.com/shorts/xJkKf...
DAY AHEAD: Waiting for potential next shoe to drop in Ghislaine Maxwell - Jeffrey Epstein scandal
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS
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November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There’s almost certainly something like a “pardon me or I talk” deal in place and also a “I’ve given all the details to several other people should I accidentally kill myself” notice.
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Does anyone in the #bookhistory or #history space know of a good article about the “publishing war” between the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmer’s Almanac?
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Does anyone in the #bookhistory or #history space know of a good article about the “publishing war” between the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmer’s Almanac?
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The BBC engaged in the criminal offense of making it clear that an American President encouraged a violent insurrection resulting in $2.7 million in damages to the Capital and the injury of 174 police officers (four of which would later die by suicide).
BBC Chair Says Editing of Trump Speech ‘Did Give the Impression of a Direct Call for Violent Action’: We ‘Apologize for That Error of Judgement’
BBC chair Samir Shah apologized to the U.K. culture, media and sport committee following a scandal around the editing of a Trump speech in "Panorama."
variety.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The BBC engaged in the criminal offense of making it clear that an American President encouraged a violent insurrection resulting in $2.7 million in damages to the Capital and the injury of 174 police officers (four of which would later die by suicide).
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Today is the OFFICIAL publication day for TEXTILE SHAKESPEARE! Please indulge me: I want to say a little (perhaps rather a lot) about it and share my acknowledgements - and a discount code! Appropriately,🧵1/10
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today is the OFFICIAL publication day for TEXTILE SHAKESPEARE! Please indulge me: I want to say a little (perhaps rather a lot) about it and share my acknowledgements - and a discount code! Appropriately,🧵1/10
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If you were expecting an outcry from the press and M$M about the latest rounds of Trump pardons. You will be greeted by a big media yawn.
That’s where we are: undermining the rule of law, spitting on the work of juries, abusing Presidential power, starving folks & depriving them of basic healthcare.
That’s where we are: undermining the rule of law, spitting on the work of juries, abusing Presidential power, starving folks & depriving them of basic healthcare.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If you were expecting an outcry from the press and M$M about the latest rounds of Trump pardons. You will be greeted by a big media yawn.
That’s where we are: undermining the rule of law, spitting on the work of juries, abusing Presidential power, starving folks & depriving them of basic healthcare.
That’s where we are: undermining the rule of law, spitting on the work of juries, abusing Presidential power, starving folks & depriving them of basic healthcare.
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Republicans have destroyed health care in our country. Millions will go without care, and people will die. Yet again, Republicans have shown their priorities begin and end with helping billionaires. Americans won't forget it the next time they go to the polls.
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Republicans have destroyed health care in our country. Millions will go without care, and people will die. Yet again, Republicans have shown their priorities begin and end with helping billionaires. Americans won't forget it the next time they go to the polls.
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This is a big deal.
The Trump regime is ruining America’s most valuable alliances and international partnerships.
The level of trust needed to do high level intelligence sharing is rare, and Five Eyes cooperation has been a major asset.
The US chose to throw it away, harming its own power and security. And for what?
The level of trust needed to do high level intelligence sharing is rare, and Five Eyes cooperation has been a major asset.
The US chose to throw it away, harming its own power and security. And for what?
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This is a big deal.
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MOONRAKER. The one where an obscenely rich secret Nazi takes over a country’s space program.
Not relevant at all to anything going on these days.
Not relevant at all to anything going on these days.
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
MOONRAKER. The one where an obscenely rich secret Nazi takes over a country’s space program.
Not relevant at all to anything going on these days.
Not relevant at all to anything going on these days.
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This is total word salad as one expects from Bessent. The truth is that in recent years the Exchange Stabilization Fund has been used only to provide dollar-based loans to other countries. What Bessent/Trump did was buy Argentinian pesos with US dollars, exposing US taxpayers to Arg currency risk.
MSNBC: How does a $20b bailout of Argentina help Americans?
BESSENT: Do you know what a swap line is? Why would you call it a bailout? The US government made money
BESSENT: Do you know what a swap line is? Why would you call it a bailout? The US government made money
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This is total word salad as one expects from Bessent. The truth is that in recent years the Exchange Stabilization Fund has been used only to provide dollar-based loans to other countries. What Bessent/Trump did was buy Argentinian pesos with US dollars, exposing US taxpayers to Arg currency risk.
'FUN' "FACT":
The apostrophe in Veteran's Day is because the holiday was originally conceived as a celebration of PFC Arnold Sack, who everyone agreed was a great guy and deserved it.
The apostrophe in Veteran's Day is because the holiday was originally conceived as a celebration of PFC Arnold Sack, who everyone agreed was a great guy and deserved it.
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
'FUN' "FACT":
The apostrophe in Veteran's Day is because the holiday was originally conceived as a celebration of PFC Arnold Sack, who everyone agreed was a great guy and deserved it.
The apostrophe in Veteran's Day is because the holiday was originally conceived as a celebration of PFC Arnold Sack, who everyone agreed was a great guy and deserved it.
"Pst-- why's he calling Christopher Columbus to the stand?"
"Shh. We're in the discovery phase now."
"Shh. We're in the discovery phase now."
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Pst-- why's he calling Christopher Columbus to the stand?"
"Shh. We're in the discovery phase now."
"Shh. We're in the discovery phase now."
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This reminds me: Barnes & Noble is currently having a 50% off sale for Criterion Collection DVDs and Blu-Rays, running thru 12/7. Includes several shown in John Coulthart's post below, and many others. (Good time to pick up a copy of FLOW.)
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This reminds me: Barnes & Noble is currently having a 50% off sale for Criterion Collection DVDs and Blu-Rays, running thru 12/7. Includes several shown in John Coulthart's post below, and many others. (Good time to pick up a copy of FLOW.)
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#MysteryMonday: Have you ever wondered why the 1 train stops at 18 Street, but there is no corresponding station for the 6 train on the East Side? Well, there was! These #NYTMCollection photographs show the 18 Street station under construction and in its early days.
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#MysteryMonday: Have you ever wondered why the 1 train stops at 18 Street, but there is no corresponding station for the 6 train on the East Side? Well, there was! These #NYTMCollection photographs show the 18 Street station under construction and in its early days.
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Vance shares a strange immunity with Trump.
The press cannot or will not pierce through his rhetoric to see the what-should-be-obvious danger of the man.
This includes:
1. Vance follows lots of neo-Nazis on X
2. His championing of Germany's far right
3. HE'S WELCOMING HITLER LOVERS INTO THE GOP
The press cannot or will not pierce through his rhetoric to see the what-should-be-obvious danger of the man.
This includes:
1. Vance follows lots of neo-Nazis on X
2. His championing of Germany's far right
3. HE'S WELCOMING HITLER LOVERS INTO THE GOP
JD Vance now leads the GOP. And he wants the party to welcome Hitler lovers.
And the press refuses to reckon with what this means.
www.thefarce.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Vance shares a strange immunity with Trump.
The press cannot or will not pierce through his rhetoric to see the what-should-be-obvious danger of the man.
This includes:
1. Vance follows lots of neo-Nazis on X
2. His championing of Germany's far right
3. HE'S WELCOMING HITLER LOVERS INTO THE GOP
The press cannot or will not pierce through his rhetoric to see the what-should-be-obvious danger of the man.
This includes:
1. Vance follows lots of neo-Nazis on X
2. His championing of Germany's far right
3. HE'S WELCOMING HITLER LOVERS INTO THE GOP
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"The new limits “will eliminate 100 percent of the hemp products in our country,” Ron Paul said.
“Every (hemp) plant in the country will have to be destroyed.”"
“Every (hemp) plant in the country will have to be destroyed.”"
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"The new limits “will eliminate 100 percent of the hemp products in our country,” Ron Paul said.
“Every (hemp) plant in the country will have to be destroyed.”"
“Every (hemp) plant in the country will have to be destroyed.”"
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H.E.L.L.O WORLD❗
I’m Nabil, 33, Software Engineer & Father from Gaza.
They stole my life, crushed my dignity, they killed me alive.
Once a successful CEO—now a father begging to keep his kids alive. 🙏 Please share the link on your account.
🔗 chuffed.org/project/nabil
🔗 paypal.me/nabilzaqout
I’m Nabil, 33, Software Engineer & Father from Gaza.
They stole my life, crushed my dignity, they killed me alive.
Once a successful CEO—now a father begging to keep his kids alive. 🙏 Please share the link on your account.
🔗 chuffed.org/project/nabil
🔗 paypal.me/nabilzaqout
November 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
H.E.L.L.O WORLD❗
I’m Nabil, 33, Software Engineer & Father from Gaza.
They stole my life, crushed my dignity, they killed me alive.
Once a successful CEO—now a father begging to keep his kids alive. 🙏 Please share the link on your account.
🔗 chuffed.org/project/nabil
🔗 paypal.me/nabilzaqout
I’m Nabil, 33, Software Engineer & Father from Gaza.
They stole my life, crushed my dignity, they killed me alive.
Once a successful CEO—now a father begging to keep his kids alive. 🙏 Please share the link on your account.
🔗 chuffed.org/project/nabil
🔗 paypal.me/nabilzaqout
People just like to say the word. "Fil-i-bus-ter!"
It’s insane to treat the filibuster as the most sacrosanct.
Article 1 power of the purse, oversight, and war? Nah.
Emoluments clauses? Bribery prohibition? Meh.
Criminal law? 14A? Doesn’t count.
But maybe the Senate changes a rule it has multiple times before? Gasp! Not that. Anything but that.
Article 1 power of the purse, oversight, and war? Nah.
Emoluments clauses? Bribery prohibition? Meh.
Criminal law? 14A? Doesn’t count.
But maybe the Senate changes a rule it has multiple times before? Gasp! Not that. Anything but that.
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
People just like to say the word. "Fil-i-bus-ter!"
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The civilians in Gaza are homeless, hungry and without any resources. They rely entirely on our donations to survive. Even the smallest donation will help them.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed and take care of her children. And to others if you can. ❤️🙏
tinyurl.com/Tasneemo
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed and take care of her children. And to others if you can. ❤️🙏
tinyurl.com/Tasneemo
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The civilians in Gaza are homeless, hungry and without any resources. They rely entirely on our donations to survive. Even the smallest donation will help them.
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed and take care of her children. And to others if you can. ❤️🙏
tinyurl.com/Tasneemo
Please give to my dear friend Tasneem so she can feed and take care of her children. And to others if you can. ❤️🙏
tinyurl.com/Tasneemo
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"War makes murderers out of otherwise decent people. All wars, and all decent people." - Ben Ferencz
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"War makes murderers out of otherwise decent people. All wars, and all decent people." - Ben Ferencz
I fixed and reposted a comment AND IT ALREADY HAD A LIKE.
I did this. Me.
I did this. Me.
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I fixed and reposted a comment AND IT ALREADY HAD A LIKE.
I did this. Me.
I did this. Me.
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Honestly, "but Bond died in the last movie" is just...every new actor has been a new Bond, a fresh start. If you want to do the obsessive continuity thing, you do that within that actor's run. I'd have thought anyone immersed in 007 movies would realize this
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Honestly, "but Bond died in the last movie" is just...every new actor has been a new Bond, a fresh start. If you want to do the obsessive continuity thing, you do that within that actor's run. I'd have thought anyone immersed in 007 movies would realize this
I love the fact that James Bond is owned by a parent company that routinely ignores the endings of their stories in subsequent fiction.
Disney turned out acres of comics in which Snow White still lived with the dwarfs, Bambi was still a fawn, and Pinocchio was still a puppet. A happy puppet.
Disney turned out acres of comics in which Snow White still lived with the dwarfs, Bambi was still a fawn, and Pinocchio was still a puppet. A happy puppet.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I love the fact that James Bond is owned by a parent company that routinely ignores the endings of their stories in subsequent fiction.
Disney turned out acres of comics in which Snow White still lived with the dwarfs, Bambi was still a fawn, and Pinocchio was still a puppet. A happy puppet.
Disney turned out acres of comics in which Snow White still lived with the dwarfs, Bambi was still a fawn, and Pinocchio was still a puppet. A happy puppet.
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The Republican Party tried more than 50 times to kill the Affordable Care Act in Congress. They’re not going to negotiate over this. They’re salivating at the prospect of stripping away healthcare from millions of Americans.
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Republican Party tried more than 50 times to kill the Affordable Care Act in Congress. They’re not going to negotiate over this. They’re salivating at the prospect of stripping away healthcare from millions of Americans.
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Then they came for the Dreamers.
Read @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social's heartbreaking look at the fear and chaos the Trump administration has wrought onto the lives of young people brought to the United States.
"A real betrayal."
Read @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social's heartbreaking look at the fear and chaos the Trump administration has wrought onto the lives of young people brought to the United States.
"A real betrayal."
Then they came for the Dreamers
Immigrants brought here as children were told they wouldn’t be deported. Now, they’re being targeted anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Then they came for the Dreamers.
Read @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social's heartbreaking look at the fear and chaos the Trump administration has wrought onto the lives of young people brought to the United States.
"A real betrayal."
Read @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social's heartbreaking look at the fear and chaos the Trump administration has wrought onto the lives of young people brought to the United States.
"A real betrayal."