Michael Carlson
@micarlson.bsky.social
Nora's dad. Rufus' guy 14+ years. Yank, Montréaler, Brit (adopted pre-Brexit).Writer, broadcaster & speaker on Culture (arts, books, film, Americana), Politics & (as Mike or Iron Mike) Sports. Some poems. Accept no substitutes. His not Him before gerunds
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Sixty Years Ago: John Lindsay was our Mamdani: Vietnam was our Trump . The limits of joy, the depths of despair. I was 14 and already I was being located.
Don't forget: Carney is a low IQ leader while Trump "aced" his IQ test with a "perfect" 100
Simple answer: GOP CONGRESS
they are enabling, aiding, and abetting
they are enabling, aiding, and abetting
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Don't forget: Carney is a low IQ leader while Trump "aced" his IQ test with a "perfect" 100
Tomorrow being today now
My obituary of Claudette Colvin, who would have been recognised as one of the symbolic icons of the civil rights movement, had fate been a little less insistent that she not be,
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Claudette Colvin obituary
US civil rights activist who as a schoolgirl protested against segregation on Alabama’s buses
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Tomorrow being today now
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My obituary of Claudette Colvin, who would have been recognised as one of the symbolic icons of the civil rights movement, had fate been a little less insistent that she not be,
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Claudette Colvin obituary
US civil rights activist who as a schoolgirl protested against segregation on Alabama’s buses
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
My obituary of Claudette Colvin, who would have been recognised as one of the symbolic icons of the civil rights movement, had fate been a little less insistent that she not be,
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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If Hakeem the Dream whips the Dems (and they follow)
the bill is voted down 214-213. Profiles in Cowardice. People in 7 congressional districts ought to ask what they will do when ICE comes to visit them
the bill is voted down 214-213. Profiles in Cowardice. People in 7 congressional districts ought to ask what they will do when ICE comes to visit them
Tom Suozzi represents the NY-3 district on northwestern Long Island.
If there's any mayor or town council member in Syosset or Great Neck or wherever who wants to make their move, this is the time.
Denounce this vote, promise you'd stand up to the goons, and you'd raise a million in a week.
If there's any mayor or town council member in Syosset or Great Neck or wherever who wants to make their move, this is the time.
Denounce this vote, promise you'd stand up to the goons, and you'd raise a million in a week.
FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
January 22, 2026 at 11:09 PM
If Hakeem the Dream whips the Dems (and they follow)
the bill is voted down 214-213. Profiles in Cowardice. People in 7 congressional districts ought to ask what they will do when ICE comes to visit them
the bill is voted down 214-213. Profiles in Cowardice. People in 7 congressional districts ought to ask what they will do when ICE comes to visit them
As of yesterday, I have lived in Britain for 49 years. Tempus does fugit.
January 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM
As of yesterday, I have lived in Britain for 49 years. Tempus does fugit.
Every accusation from these folks is a confession
Emmer: "The people you're seeing in these videos, the vast majority of them I do not believe are from Minnesota. These are organized chaos agents, paid agitators. The vast majority of Minnesotans that are talking to me appreciate that law enforcement has arrived, and they are happy they're there."
January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Every accusation from these folks is a confession
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The Board of Peace is to other international institutions as Truth Social is to other social media.
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Board of Peace is to other international institutions as Truth Social is to other social media.
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Turns out that incorrectly telling the American people that masked goons have absolute immunity to do whatever they want to them is not a particularly popular position.
Vance on Jan. 8: "You have a federal law enforcement official engaging in federal law enforcement action. That's a federal issue. That guy's protected by absolute immunity."
Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."
Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."
January 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Turns out that incorrectly telling the American people that masked goons have absolute immunity to do whatever they want to them is not a particularly popular position.
My obituary of Claudette Colvin, who would have been recognised as one of the symbolic icons of the civil rights movement, had fate been a little less insistent that she not be,
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Claudette Colvin obituary
US civil rights activist who as a schoolgirl protested against segregation on Alabama’s buses
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
My obituary of Claudette Colvin, who would have been recognised as one of the symbolic icons of the civil rights movement, had fate been a little less insistent that she not be,
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
is online @theguardian.com today. It will be in the paper paper
tomorrow
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Matt Gaetz is everything the Republicans had hoped Hunter Biden would be.
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Matt Gaetz is everything the Republicans had hoped Hunter Biden would be.
There ought to be a ban on social media for anyone above the age of 70 in the House of "Lords" or above 50 in the Commons
January 22, 2026 at 7:41 PM
There ought to be a ban on social media for anyone above the age of 70 in the House of "Lords" or above 50 in the Commons
What happened to the Zagnut?
Vending Machine Attendant Admits B3 Selection Has Changed A Lot Over The Years https://theonion.com/vending-machine-attendant-admits-b3-selection-has-chang-1819572233/
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
What happened to the Zagnut?
Just as valid as most others, maybe moreso
I have watched zero movies released in 2025 but boy do I have Oscar opinions anyway
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Just as valid as most others, maybe moreso
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“who broke Britain?”, let’s be clear and unequivocal. The four horsemen of Britain’s apocalypse are deindustrialisation, privatisation, austerity and Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
'Manchesterism' is building a better politics and a strong economy. The whole country should be inspired | Andy Burnham
We are the fastest-growing city-region economy in the UK, proof that it is possible to use public funds effectively while reducing crisis spending, says Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:34 AM
“who broke Britain?”, let’s be clear and unequivocal. The four horsemen of Britain’s apocalypse are deindustrialisation, privatisation, austerity and Brexit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I've been waiting for this.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy in ICE shooting death of Renee Good released by law firm in civil investigation
The results of an independent autopsy for Renee Good have been released as part of a law firm's civil investigation, two weeks after she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
6abc.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I've been waiting for this.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
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COVID-19: AMERICA, BRITAIN AND POE’S MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH carlsonsports.medium.com/covid-19-ame...
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM
COVID-19: AMERICA, BRITAIN AND POE’S MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH carlsonsports.medium.com/covid-19-ame...
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My skies are grey and gloomy with despair, yet a squirrel leaps precariously among the shivering, nearly bare trees.
Across the Atlantic, the US teeters on the fragile branches of its alliances, testing the very essence of trust, one misstep away from a steep fall.
Across the Atlantic, the US teeters on the fragile branches of its alliances, testing the very essence of trust, one misstep away from a steep fall.
January 22, 2026 at 9:05 AM
My skies are grey and gloomy with despair, yet a squirrel leaps precariously among the shivering, nearly bare trees.
Across the Atlantic, the US teeters on the fragile branches of its alliances, testing the very essence of trust, one misstep away from a steep fall.
Across the Atlantic, the US teeters on the fragile branches of its alliances, testing the very essence of trust, one misstep away from a steep fall.
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Liam’s mom dressed him in all those layers to keep her little boy warm and safe in this frigid weather, packed his book-bag w/ everything he’d need for a good day at school, and then our govt stole him out of their driveway. Used her little boy as bait. These people are monsters.
This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.
January 22, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Liam’s mom dressed him in all those layers to keep her little boy warm and safe in this frigid weather, packed his book-bag w/ everything he’d need for a good day at school, and then our govt stole him out of their driveway. Used her little boy as bait. These people are monsters.
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A much more accurate name would be Executives United.
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 AM
A much more accurate name would be Executives United.
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Is it true Pam Blondi is going to do sidelines for Fox?
Michele Tafoya won’t rest until she finds a bigger and better way to annoy everyone: defector.com/michele-tafo...
Michele Tafoya Won't Rest Until She Finds A Bigger And Better Way To Annoy Everyone | Defector
Minnesota is in turmoil, thanks to masked federal agents who spend all day driving around the Twin Cities terrorizing whoever the hell they want. This is a time that calls for strong leadership. Can…
defector.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Is it true Pam Blondi is going to do sidelines for Fox?
They spelled minnesota right
Republican Party of Minnesota announces Michele Tafoya's candidacy for governor by misspelling her name (there's only one L)
January 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM
They spelled minnesota right