Phillip Anderson
@phillipanderson.bsky.social
Your internet friend in Baltimore
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More details: ICE goons were turned away at HD Cooke. They tried to seize the school nurse in the parking lot without a warrant, but backed off after staff intervened.
The staff at this public elementary school in DC showed far more courage than an Ivy with $15 billion endowment
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One of the things that personally drives me crazy in the U.S. is how youth sports/athletic activities went from a part of the public good (municipal leagues and fields! rec centers! public parks!) to a privatized, expensive, highly competitive, highly structured pursuit for wealthy kids’ résumés
NBC ran a piece where Mary Carrillo went to Norway to find out why they're so good at the Winter Olympics and i was yelling BECAUSE IT'S COLD THERE
then she went to a little tiny ski jump for kids and was like "it's free, equipment is provided, & they don't emphasize results"
and i was like.
oh!
then she went to a little tiny ski jump for kids and was like "it's free, equipment is provided, & they don't emphasize results"
and i was like.
oh!
February 19, 2026 at 5:20 PM
One of the things that personally drives me crazy in the U.S. is how youth sports/athletic activities went from a part of the public good (municipal leagues and fields! rec centers! public parks!) to a privatized, expensive, highly competitive, highly structured pursuit for wealthy kids’ résumés
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hawking this link again. elite social media radicalization is vastly underemphasized compared to mass "misinformation," etc nymag.com/intelligence...
February 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
hawking this link again. elite social media radicalization is vastly underemphasized compared to mass "misinformation," etc nymag.com/intelligence...
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WTAH?
Experts say the funding and governance structures are murky, and several contractors have told the Guardian that conversations with US officials are often conducted on Signal rather than over government email.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Experts say the funding and governance structures are murky, and several contractors have told the Guardian that conversations with US officials are often conducted on Signal rather than over government email.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump officials plan to build 5,000-person military base in Gaza, files show
Exclusive: approximately 350-acre compound planned as base for multinational force, according to records reviewed by the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
WTAH?
Experts say the funding and governance structures are murky, and several contractors have told the Guardian that conversations with US officials are often conducted on Signal rather than over government email.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Experts say the funding and governance structures are murky, and several contractors have told the Guardian that conversations with US officials are often conducted on Signal rather than over government email.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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"The Times understands that the UK is yet to give permission for the US to use the bases in the event that Trump orders a strike on Iran, owing to concerns that it would be a breach of international law."
This is a BIG deal given the US-UK military relationship.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This is a BIG deal given the US-UK military relationship.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran
The disagreement over the use of British sites is behind the US president’s withdrawal of support for the Chagos Islands deal, The Times understands
www.thetimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"The Times understands that the UK is yet to give permission for the US to use the bases in the event that Trump orders a strike on Iran, owing to concerns that it would be a breach of international law."
This is a BIG deal given the US-UK military relationship.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This is a BIG deal given the US-UK military relationship.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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These chyrons were literally back to back on Fox this morning: A whole new meaning to war and peace
"Rpts: U.S. military moves into place with the option for Iran strikes as soon as this weekend"
"U.S. military buildup ramps up pressure on Iran"
"Trump's Board of Peace to hold inaugural meeting"
"Rpts: U.S. military moves into place with the option for Iran strikes as soon as this weekend"
"U.S. military buildup ramps up pressure on Iran"
"Trump's Board of Peace to hold inaugural meeting"
February 19, 2026 at 2:08 PM
These chyrons were literally back to back on Fox this morning: A whole new meaning to war and peace
"Rpts: U.S. military moves into place with the option for Iran strikes as soon as this weekend"
"U.S. military buildup ramps up pressure on Iran"
"Trump's Board of Peace to hold inaugural meeting"
"Rpts: U.S. military moves into place with the option for Iran strikes as soon as this weekend"
"U.S. military buildup ramps up pressure on Iran"
"Trump's Board of Peace to hold inaugural meeting"
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Remember folks it is vitally important that we tone down the rhetoric about armed agents of the state brutalizing Americans and only apply it to rational and appropriate historical parallels like raising property taxes 3% to pay for greater city services
February 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Remember folks it is vitally important that we tone down the rhetoric about armed agents of the state brutalizing Americans and only apply it to rational and appropriate historical parallels like raising property taxes 3% to pay for greater city services
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we should have a third industry besides AI and gambling
February 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
we should have a third industry besides AI and gambling
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Heated Chivalry
February 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Heated Chivalry
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Of all the things we are doing in MN, this one is just beyond. Imagine being released from hell alone in the cold. And a total stranger has waited all night with a blanket just to be ready to hug you and carry you home. Every job we do is crucial, but this one is what restores humanity and dignity.
As the pedophile führer's ICE Nazis are ordered to release people they've kidnapped, they do it in the dead of night to make sure it's as cruel and brutal as possible. Fortunately, compassionate Patriots are there to meet them and make sure they're ok and driven to their homes.
February 19, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Of all the things we are doing in MN, this one is just beyond. Imagine being released from hell alone in the cold. And a total stranger has waited all night with a blanket just to be ready to hug you and carry you home. Every job we do is crucial, but this one is what restores humanity and dignity.
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Gonna be the most Temu civil war ever.
God I hope Andrew refuses multiple times to recognise the terms by which the court in front of him sits.
February 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Gonna be the most Temu civil war ever.
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mf really did "formerly known as Prince"
Breaking News: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in Britain on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, the BBC said.
UK Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties: Live Updates
The British police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of criminal activity linked to the Epstein files.
nyti.ms
February 19, 2026 at 1:12 PM
mf really did "formerly known as Prince"
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Do you have prince Andrew in a can?
Yes, yes we do.
Yes, yes we do.
February 19, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Do you have prince Andrew in a can?
Yes, yes we do.
Yes, yes we do.
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Getting shown up in the arena of elite impunity by *the British monarchy* is an incredible “America at 250!” achievement
February 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Getting shown up in the arena of elite impunity by *the British monarchy* is an incredible “America at 250!” achievement
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"excuse me sir, there must be some mistake- i voted to create the camps, not live in the zone of interest" is like every trump voter
“my children might see the children I voted to put in shackles, how shall they grow up”
February 19, 2026 at 5:31 AM
"excuse me sir, there must be some mistake- i voted to create the camps, not live in the zone of interest" is like every trump voter
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So SCOTUS, with its fabricated-out-of-thin-air immunity doctrine, has actually made American presidents less accountable than LITERAL royalty.
Breaking News: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in Britain on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, the BBC said.
UK Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties: Live Updates
The British police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of criminal activity linked to the Epstein files.
nyti.ms
February 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM
So SCOTUS, with its fabricated-out-of-thin-air immunity doctrine, has actually made American presidents less accountable than LITERAL royalty.
Entirely possible if not likely
February 19, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Entirely possible if not likely
Even King Chuck is keeping his distance. And they claim they didn't give him a heads up either:
"It is understood neither King Charles or Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
"It is understood neither King Charles or Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
February 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Even King Chuck is keeping his distance. And they claim they didn't give him a heads up either:
"It is understood neither King Charles or Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
"It is understood neither King Charles or Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts.
February 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts.
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I'd prefer it not have taken decades but personally I like blows being struck against elite impunity and would like that for us in the US very much
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It comes after further details of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged, the BBC said.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
I'd prefer it not have taken decades but personally I like blows being struck against elite impunity and would like that for us in the US very much
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She never lived to see this moment, but it’s worth remembering that none of this would have happened without Virginia Giuffre.
She had the courage to speak out against power and privilege when it was just her word against Andrew’s.
Thanks to her, justice & accountability may finally have its day.
She had the courage to speak out against power and privilege when it was just her word against Andrew’s.
Thanks to her, justice & accountability may finally have its day.
February 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
She never lived to see this moment, but it’s worth remembering that none of this would have happened without Virginia Giuffre.
She had the courage to speak out against power and privilege when it was just her word against Andrew’s.
Thanks to her, justice & accountability may finally have its day.
She had the courage to speak out against power and privilege when it was just her word against Andrew’s.
Thanks to her, justice & accountability may finally have its day.
Gooooood morning!
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office – live
The police raided Andrew’s Norfolk home this morning
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Gooooood morning!
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So Bree hinted at this story a few days ago, but I want to circle back now that I have permission to share it.
WHISTLES OUT: A WHISTLE CREW MYSTERY
WHISTLES OUT: A WHISTLE CREW MYSTERY
and the lady in our inbox who caused us to go into a Whistles Out: a Benoit Blanc Mystery spiral for half the day because she had rallied so many people to request whistles to the same town that we thought it was a scam, but no she just convinced like 700 people to mobilize and we love her so much
February 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Whole Foods AI stores were entirely Indians watching on video feeds and ringing you up. Waymos have live human support partially driving them. And the AI that has “Hollywood shaking in its boots” is…stock footage. With face replacement.
Yeah. We are sooooooo cooked, AI bros. Call me when it works.
Yeah. We are sooooooo cooked, AI bros. Call me when it works.
From the above piece: “I hopped over to Seedance’s website and it only took 10 seconds to find green screen footage of two stuntmen performing the same fight choreography we see in the Cruise vs Pitt scene.” youtu.be/AKDWuFSy9DA
The Seedance Tom Cruise vs Brad Pitt fight scene - how was it really made?
YouTube video by Shokunin Studio
youtu.be
February 19, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Whole Foods AI stores were entirely Indians watching on video feeds and ringing you up. Waymos have live human support partially driving them. And the AI that has “Hollywood shaking in its boots” is…stock footage. With face replacement.
Yeah. We are sooooooo cooked, AI bros. Call me when it works.
Yeah. We are sooooooo cooked, AI bros. Call me when it works.
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WHY IS YOUR TOILET CONNECTED TO ANYTHING EXCEPT THE SEWER I SWEAR TO GOD
February 19, 2026 at 12:56 AM
WHY IS YOUR TOILET CONNECTED TO ANYTHING EXCEPT THE SEWER I SWEAR TO GOD