Nothings Monstered
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The name is a joke from Shakespeare
This account is for whatever I feel like posting about. Mostly pictures that strike my fancy, posts about politics, disability, art, literature, et cetera
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one-legged juggler // he
This account is for whatever I feel like posting about. Mostly pictures that strike my fancy, posts about politics, disability, art, literature, et cetera
The Bronx
one-legged juggler // he
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Ben Goertzel, popularizer of the term AGI and creator of the Sophia robot, congratulating Jeffrey Epstein the day after Epstein was released from prison.
Goertzel is mentioned in the files nearly 800 times, including well after the Miami Herald investigation in 2018.
Goertzel is mentioned in the files nearly 800 times, including well after the Miami Herald investigation in 2018.
February 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Ben Goertzel, popularizer of the term AGI and creator of the Sophia robot, congratulating Jeffrey Epstein the day after Epstein was released from prison.
Goertzel is mentioned in the files nearly 800 times, including well after the Miami Herald investigation in 2018.
Goertzel is mentioned in the files nearly 800 times, including well after the Miami Herald investigation in 2018.
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its amazing how chatgpt knows everything about subjects I know nothing about, but is wrong like 40% of the time in things im an expert on. not going to think about this any further
March 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
its amazing how chatgpt knows everything about subjects I know nothing about, but is wrong like 40% of the time in things im an expert on. not going to think about this any further
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AOC’s biggest problem if she runs for president is that the white men who control our media ecosystem will not so much put a finger on the scale to stop her as an entire hand
it can be done (see: Zohran) but it’s going to be blatant and it’s going to be infuriating
it can be done (see: Zohran) but it’s going to be blatant and it’s going to be infuriating
Have you ever once seen the New York Times quote Trump like this?
February 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM
AOC’s biggest problem if she runs for president is that the white men who control our media ecosystem will not so much put a finger on the scale to stop her as an entire hand
it can be done (see: Zohran) but it’s going to be blatant and it’s going to be infuriating
it can be done (see: Zohran) but it’s going to be blatant and it’s going to be infuriating
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This is a direct violation of long-standing US policy toward Taiwan.
Beginning with the 1982 version, the Six Assurances to Taiwan explicitly states that the U.S. will not consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan.
Nor will the U.S. set an end date of arms sales to Taiwan.
Beginning with the 1982 version, the Six Assurances to Taiwan explicitly states that the U.S. will not consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan.
Nor will the U.S. set an end date of arms sales to Taiwan.
President Donald Trump said that he’s discussing future weapons sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping and teased that he would soon make a decision about future defense support for the self-governing island.
Trump Says He’ll Soon Make Decision on Weapon Sales to Taiwan
President Donald Trump said that he’s discussing future weapons sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping and teased that he would soon make a decision about future defense support for the self-governing island.
bloom.bg
February 17, 2026 at 6:08 AM
This is a direct violation of long-standing US policy toward Taiwan.
Beginning with the 1982 version, the Six Assurances to Taiwan explicitly states that the U.S. will not consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan.
Nor will the U.S. set an end date of arms sales to Taiwan.
Beginning with the 1982 version, the Six Assurances to Taiwan explicitly states that the U.S. will not consult with China on arms sales to Taiwan.
Nor will the U.S. set an end date of arms sales to Taiwan.
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One of the best selling books in the UK in 1974 by one of its most well known writers
February 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
One of the best selling books in the UK in 1974 by one of its most well known writers
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The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
The secret to engaging in social media debate is knowing you will never win anyone over. The best you can hope for is to have people who already agree with tell you you're awesome. You might great a dopamine thrill from the righteousness of your anger! Fine benefits, all. But you will never win.
February 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
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Well the FCC has bullied the Colbert Show into not airing an interview with James Talarico (which they've put on YouTube) — I look forward to all of my former professors at Scalia Law condemning this massive intrusion on the First Amendment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Well the FCC has bullied the Colbert Show into not airing an interview with James Talarico (which they've put on YouTube) — I look forward to all of my former professors at Scalia Law condemning this massive intrusion on the First Amendment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
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boy, looking at the AI boyfriend subreddit freaking out over the model change, and it really was a grossly irresponsible act to create a technology for lonely and suffering people to project onto without supervision or control.
www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfrien...
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Explore this post and more from the MyBoyfriendIsAI community
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February 17, 2026 at 7:02 AM
boy, looking at the AI boyfriend subreddit freaking out over the model change, and it really was a grossly irresponsible act to create a technology for lonely and suffering people to project onto without supervision or control.
www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfrien...
www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfrien...
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
February 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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Netsuke of a hare. Artist : 'Ranko', 19th century, Japan
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Netsuke of a hare. Artist : 'Ranko', 19th century, Japan
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The term “union suit” refers to the fact that it involves the combination of both a shirt and pants (drawers) in a one piece suit. The garment commonly included a drop seat.
This term began to be used in the 1890s.
This term began to be used in the 1890s.
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The term “union suit” refers to the fact that it involves the combination of both a shirt and pants (drawers) in a one piece suit. The garment commonly included a drop seat.
This term began to be used in the 1890s.
This term began to be used in the 1890s.
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I’m sure it’s fine
The Epstein files include an order for 55-gallon drums of acid; Bannon abandoned a Florida rental where the Jacuzzi had been wrecked with acid www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
February 17, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I’m sure it’s fine
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“In the event of my passing, I would like to ensure that ‘Nobody's Girl’ is still released. I believe it has the potential to impact many lives and foster necessary discussions about these grave injustices.”—Virginia Roberts Giuffre
February 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM
“In the event of my passing, I would like to ensure that ‘Nobody's Girl’ is still released. I believe it has the potential to impact many lives and foster necessary discussions about these grave injustices.”—Virginia Roberts Giuffre
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definitely seems like you're safer from any kind of punishment for being in the Epstein Files than for, say, just to pick two examples totally at random, attending a college protest for Gaza or tweeting that you weren't very sad Charlie Kirk died
Has anyone in the Epstein Files who didn’t do anything wrong been punished? Maybe someone who was at a meeting Epstein was at. Never went to the island, didn’t get money from him, nor had a bunch of friendly emails.
Anyone get arrested, fired, etc.? Because moral panics feature that sort of thing.
Anyone get arrested, fired, etc.? Because moral panics feature that sort of thing.
Noah Rothman on the Epstein files: "It is a witch hunt. It‘s a moral panic."
February 17, 2026 at 1:46 AM
definitely seems like you're safer from any kind of punishment for being in the Epstein Files than for, say, just to pick two examples totally at random, attending a college protest for Gaza or tweeting that you weren't very sad Charlie Kirk died
Act of war
Normally this would be a 24/7 news story and instead it's like the 47th craziest thing happening right now.
Much of Cuba Goes Dark as Trump Chokes Oil Supply
A Bloomberg News analysis of satellite imagery finds the level of light at night has dropped as much as 50% across Cuba amid Trump's oil blockade
www.bloomberg.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Act of war
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Normally this would be a 24/7 news story and instead it's like the 47th craziest thing happening right now.
Much of Cuba Goes Dark as Trump Chokes Oil Supply
A Bloomberg News analysis of satellite imagery finds the level of light at night has dropped as much as 50% across Cuba amid Trump's oil blockade
www.bloomberg.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Normally this would be a 24/7 news story and instead it's like the 47th craziest thing happening right now.
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My bartender is a former marine from Alabama, the guy next to me is a bald punk, there are 60 year old lesbians across the bar. We’re talking about 90s trip hop and the kid (laudetory) who punched the pro-ICE kid. We got Elvis on the jukebox.
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
My bartender is a former marine from Alabama, the guy next to me is a bald punk, there are 60 year old lesbians across the bar. We’re talking about 90s trip hop and the kid (laudetory) who punched the pro-ICE kid. We got Elvis on the jukebox.
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I was initially not the biggest fan of Spanberger but it turns out she has the heart of a world class hater and that is 100% the kind of energy we need right now
This is a nice move in an interview www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
February 17, 2026 at 2:13 AM
I was initially not the biggest fan of Spanberger but it turns out she has the heart of a world class hater and that is 100% the kind of energy we need right now
A. G. Sulzberger is scared of the Bronx
Have you ever once seen the New York Times quote Trump like this?
February 17, 2026 at 2:22 AM
A. G. Sulzberger is scared of the Bronx
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I was told by more than one voter that they didn't want to vote for Kamala Harris because she seemed kinda stupid, & this sort of deliberate coverage is exactly how people got that impression.
Have you ever once seen the New York Times quote Trump like this?
February 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I was told by more than one voter that they didn't want to vote for Kamala Harris because she seemed kinda stupid, & this sort of deliberate coverage is exactly how people got that impression.
Depravity signaling
Turpitude signaling
Despicability signaling
Shittiness signaling
Villainy signaling
Turpitude signaling
Despicability signaling
Shittiness signaling
Villainy signaling
February 17, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Depravity signaling
Turpitude signaling
Despicability signaling
Shittiness signaling
Villainy signaling
Turpitude signaling
Despicability signaling
Shittiness signaling
Villainy signaling
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The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
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#Photography Harry Gruyaert, from his photo book, "Irish Summers". /Magnum Photos
February 17, 2026 at 1:53 AM
#Photography Harry Gruyaert, from his photo book, "Irish Summers". /Magnum Photos
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