rohan montgomery
@montroro.bsky.social
99 iq genius, researcher/writer, historian, and fan of the oxford comma. currently writing at news not noise. also in the nation, tnr, itt, bbc, etc. email: montroro@pm.me and signal: @montroro.67
To be clear, the "stupid" ideas shared by this 25-year-old "kid" included "I was racist before it was cool," "I want a eugenic immigration policy," and "normalize indian hate."
What Vance is saying is that openly calling yourself a racist eugenicist is no longer enough to be labeled a "bad dude."
What Vance is saying is that openly calling yourself a racist eugenicist is no longer enough to be labeled a "bad dude."
February 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
To be clear, the "stupid" ideas shared by this 25-year-old "kid" included "I was racist before it was cool," "I want a eugenic immigration policy," and "normalize indian hate."
What Vance is saying is that openly calling yourself a racist eugenicist is no longer enough to be labeled a "bad dude."
What Vance is saying is that openly calling yourself a racist eugenicist is no longer enough to be labeled a "bad dude."
“These guys have it all … and they still see themselves as victims…. Average people have dared ask in recent years why the wealthy should only give away money whenever and however they feel like it.… And the ruling class can’t fucking stand it.” gizmodo.com/marc-andrees...
Marc Andreessen Seems to Think Hillary Clinton Was Actually President
The New York Times made a sneaky edit to its own transcript to make Andreessen sound more coherent.
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January 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“These guys have it all … and they still see themselves as victims…. Average people have dared ask in recent years why the wealthy should only give away money whenever and however they feel like it.… And the ruling class can’t fucking stand it.” gizmodo.com/marc-andrees...
Here we have a sitting NYC council member implying that people should destroy city property to undermine a widely popular policy that will reduce traffic, fund public transport, and improve health for hundreds of thousands of residents.
January 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Here we have a sitting NYC council member implying that people should destroy city property to undermine a widely popular policy that will reduce traffic, fund public transport, and improve health for hundreds of thousands of residents.
Commute times along a few key routes into lower Manhattan are noticeably shorter after the start of congestion pricing. MTA estimated that it would mean 80,000 fewer vehicles entering the area EACH DAY. Better for people living there, people who actually need to drive, and the planet.
January 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Commute times along a few key routes into lower Manhattan are noticeably shorter after the start of congestion pricing. MTA estimated that it would mean 80,000 fewer vehicles entering the area EACH DAY. Better for people living there, people who actually need to drive, and the planet.
Mass shooters are rarely charged with terrorism.
Terrorism Charges for Mass Shooters? Experts Are Divided.
A Michigan prosecutor has drawn attention for charging the alleged Oxford gunman with terrorism, but some observers worry that the approach could have unintended consequences.
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December 23, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Mass shooters are rarely charged with terrorism.
On the same day Brian Thompson was shot, a gang of men approached two teenagers and asked them if they spoke English. When they said no, the men stabbed them, killing one. Will these men receive the same treatment as Luigi Mangione? Or is all this reserved for the ruling class?
December 23, 2024 at 4:16 PM
On the same day Brian Thompson was shot, a gang of men approached two teenagers and asked them if they spoke English. When they said no, the men stabbed them, killing one. Will these men receive the same treatment as Luigi Mangione? Or is all this reserved for the ruling class?
Who called the cops when a school shooter opened fire in Madison, Wisconsin, last week? A security guard? Teacher? No — the first call came from a second-grade student.
Wisconsin school shooting was reported by a 2nd-grader, police say
A teenage student opened fire at a school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and another teenage student in the final week before Christmas break.
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December 23, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Who called the cops when a school shooter opened fire in Madison, Wisconsin, last week? A security guard? Teacher? No — the first call came from a second-grade student.
From 1966 to 2019, 97.7% of all mass shooters were men. The fact that the Madison school shooter was female is extremely unusual. But in her (alleged) manifesto she explicitly named previous mass shooters, all male, as inspiration.
December 23, 2024 at 1:27 AM
From 1966 to 2019, 97.7% of all mass shooters were men. The fact that the Madison school shooter was female is extremely unusual. But in her (alleged) manifesto she explicitly named previous mass shooters, all male, as inspiration.
Microplastics are literally everywhere, from the atmosphere to the ocean floor, from our brains to our balls (or placentas). Now, Chinese scientists have invented a new type of sponge using squid chitin that can filter up to 99.9% of microplastics out of water.
December 22, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Microplastics are literally everywhere, from the atmosphere to the ocean floor, from our brains to our balls (or placentas). Now, Chinese scientists have invented a new type of sponge using squid chitin that can filter up to 99.9% of microplastics out of water.
Local and state governments in the U.S. spend, on average, $407 per person on police. For comparison, Fortune 500 companies spend between $500,000 and $1 million per executive on security. Why, then, is the latter group possibly going to receive a special "hotline" to call if they feel scared?
Execs, Is Your Company Spending Enough on Your Personal Security?
Threats against executives are on the rise, and protecting business leaders has become more challenging as they spend more time at home. Should your company bolster security spending for its C-suite?
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December 22, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Local and state governments in the U.S. spend, on average, $407 per person on police. For comparison, Fortune 500 companies spend between $500,000 and $1 million per executive on security. Why, then, is the latter group possibly going to receive a special "hotline" to call if they feel scared?
53 people are murdered by firearms in the U.S. every single day. And U.S. police solve, on average, less than half of all murders — one of the worst performances on record, and in the industrialized world, despite having far higher budgets.
More people are getting away with murder. Unsolved killings reach a record high
U.S. murder clearance or solve rates have hit an all-time low. Experts say mutual mistrust between police and some communities is creating a vicious cycle where unsolved killings breed more mistrust.
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December 22, 2024 at 12:41 AM
53 people are murdered by firearms in the U.S. every single day. And U.S. police solve, on average, less than half of all murders — one of the worst performances on record, and in the industrialized world, despite having far higher budgets.
A former NYPD sergeant told the BBC that the level of security provided to Mangione is usually only provided to “visiting diplomats and dignitaries.”
Luigi Mangione returns to New York to face federal charges in fatal shooting
The 26-year-old faces four federal charges, including murder through a firearm, which opens up the possibility of the death penalty.
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December 21, 2024 at 5:06 PM
A former NYPD sergeant told the BBC that the level of security provided to Mangione is usually only provided to “visiting diplomats and dignitaries.”
The study that sparked the hydroxychloroquine craze (Trump, Rogan...) has been retracted. It tested the drug on just 26 people. Of those, 6 weren't included in the data: 3 of them got sicker and 1 died. I guess one way to make a cure look good is to not count patients it didn't actually help!
December 21, 2024 at 2:18 PM
The study that sparked the hydroxychloroquine craze (Trump, Rogan...) has been retracted. It tested the drug on just 26 people. Of those, 6 weren't included in the data: 3 of them got sicker and 1 died. I guess one way to make a cure look good is to not count patients it didn't actually help!
Previous government shutdowns have cost taxpayers almost $4 billion dollars. Remember that whenever Musk — or anyone — claims that shutting down the government is no big deal.
December 20, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Previous government shutdowns have cost taxpayers almost $4 billion dollars. Remember that whenever Musk — or anyone — claims that shutting down the government is no big deal.
On Thursday, an alleged criminal facing multiple charges was seen being escorted in Manhattan by heavily armed and armored police. No, not Luigi Mangione — I mean Eric Adams, who faces charges of bribery, corruption, and illegal campaign contributions.
December 20, 2024 at 10:49 PM
On Thursday, an alleged criminal facing multiple charges was seen being escorted in Manhattan by heavily armed and armored police. No, not Luigi Mangione — I mean Eric Adams, who faces charges of bribery, corruption, and illegal campaign contributions.
You've likely heard that UnitedHealthcare allegedly denies ~1/3 of claims. That's not even the worst. According to ProPublica reporting, one company denied 80% of claims made in 2020. https://buff.ly/3CjWskZ
December 16, 2024 at 2:56 PM
You've likely heard that UnitedHealthcare allegedly denies ~1/3 of claims. That's not even the worst. According to ProPublica reporting, one company denied 80% of claims made in 2020. https://buff.ly/3CjWskZ
The International Atomic Energy Agency, a nuclear watchdog, warned that Iran is “dramatically” increasing its enrichment of uranium. Iran says it isn't pursuing nuclear weapons, but opponents argue that noone would be enriching uranium to this degree for civilian use. More: https://buff.ly/3BsOh8S
The News Not Noise Letter: Ivy League Assassin?
Who is the 26-year-old suspect in the CEO shooting? Plus: Donald Trump vows dramatic action from day one, what just happened in Syria, and managing news overload.
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December 16, 2024 at 1:27 AM
The International Atomic Energy Agency, a nuclear watchdog, warned that Iran is “dramatically” increasing its enrichment of uranium. Iran says it isn't pursuing nuclear weapons, but opponents argue that noone would be enriching uranium to this degree for civilian use. More: https://buff.ly/3BsOh8S
ROMANIA: The country's top court has annulled the first round of its recent presidential election, after a virtually unknown far-right, pro-Russian candidate won a shock victory — despite reporting no campaign spending. So where did all his promotion come from? More here: https://buff.ly/3BsOh8S
December 15, 2024 at 4:07 PM
ROMANIA: The country's top court has annulled the first round of its recent presidential election, after a virtually unknown far-right, pro-Russian candidate won a shock victory — despite reporting no campaign spending. So where did all his promotion come from? More here: https://buff.ly/3BsOh8S
Trump's pick for Customs and Border Patrol, Rodney Scott, once told Politico that many teenage migrants should be thought of as "hardened adults" who might be "associated with the gangs." More on him here: https://buff.ly/3BsOh8S
The News Not Noise Letter: Murder, He Underwrote
The brazen killing of a health insurance CEO sparks discussion of claims disputed and denied. Plus: Big news for TikTok and Hegseth goes for broke.
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December 15, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Trump's pick for Customs and Border Patrol, Rodney Scott, once told Politico that many teenage migrants should be thought of as "hardened adults" who might be "associated with the gangs." More on him here: https://buff.ly/3BsOh8S
Trump's nominee to run Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, was in charge of CBP when it sent agents to Portland in response to BLM protests. Unidentified federal troops allegedly packed protestors into unmarked vans. As San Diego border chief, Scott's agents fired tear gas at migrants.
December 15, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Trump's nominee to run Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, was in charge of CBP when it sent agents to Portland in response to BLM protests. Unidentified federal troops allegedly packed protestors into unmarked vans. As San Diego border chief, Scott's agents fired tear gas at migrants.
Who benefits from a TikTok ban? Well, billionaire former dodgers owner Frank McCourt has gathered a group of investors with about $20 billion in funding to buy the app.
TikTok's Future in the US Is Unclear. We Check Back in With the Billionaire Who Wants to Save It
Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has been talking about buying TikTok since earlier this year. The long shot is getting shorter.
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December 14, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Who benefits from a TikTok ban? Well, billionaire former dodgers owner Frank McCourt has gathered a group of investors with about $20 billion in funding to buy the app.
A federal appeals court panel unanimously decided that TikTok should be banned or sold by mid-January. Interestingly, research suggests that TikTok is the only social media site with more self-described liberal political influencers than conservative ones.
December 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM
A federal appeals court panel unanimously decided that TikTok should be banned or sold by mid-January. Interestingly, research suggests that TikTok is the only social media site with more self-described liberal political influencers than conservative ones.
Luigi Mangione's FULL manifesto published by Ken Klippenstein here: https://buff.ly/3Ba9EvO
"these parasites simply had it coming … these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit"
"these parasites simply had it coming … these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit"
Exclusive: Luigi's Manifesto
Read the manifesto the media refused to publish
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December 13, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Luigi Mangione's FULL manifesto published by Ken Klippenstein here: https://buff.ly/3Ba9EvO
"these parasites simply had it coming … these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit"
"these parasites simply had it coming … these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit"
How have executives reacted to the shooting of Brian Thompson? Pledging to roll back the worst excesses of the industry? No. Companies have removed pictures of execs from their websites, beefed up security, and made events virtual. (Finally supporting WFH, huh?) More here:
The News Not Noise Letter: Ivy League Assassin?
Who is the 26-year-old suspect in the CEO shooting? Plus: Donald Trump vows dramatic action from day one, what just happened in Syria, and managing news overload.
buff.ly
December 13, 2024 at 3:42 PM
How have executives reacted to the shooting of Brian Thompson? Pledging to roll back the worst excesses of the industry? No. Companies have removed pictures of execs from their websites, beefed up security, and made events virtual. (Finally supporting WFH, huh?) More here:
Among all the furore about the manhunt for Luigi Mangione — ended thanks to a tip from a random citizen — a reminder that the New York City Police Department has a budget of $6 billion. For context, that would make it the world’s 33rd largest military by spending.
December 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Among all the furore about the manhunt for Luigi Mangione — ended thanks to a tip from a random citizen — a reminder that the New York City Police Department has a budget of $6 billion. For context, that would make it the world’s 33rd largest military by spending.