philtor
@philtor.bsky.social
Semi retired software developer in Oregon. Foodie. Gardener. Trying to make sense of <looks around> all of this.
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Specifically, a protest song about how the sons of the rich were able to avoid fighting, like fighting-age Donald Trump who got four deferments for being in college and another for bone spurs.
Trump posts footage of the Maduro raid set to "Fortunate Son" -- a protest song about the Vietnam War draft
January 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Specifically, a protest song about how the sons of the rich were able to avoid fighting, like fighting-age Donald Trump who got four deferments for being in college and another for bone spurs.
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In 1995, Sandra Bullock was the first person ever to buy movie theater tickets online, in promotion for her new film THE NET.
January 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
In 1995, Sandra Bullock was the first person ever to buy movie theater tickets online, in promotion for her new film THE NET.
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for too long, news has meant connecting viewers with facts, context, and expertise. but here at cbs, we are committed to making sure the news is just whatever you already believe.”
January 2, 2026 at 10:17 PM
for too long, news has meant connecting viewers with facts, context, and expertise. but here at cbs, we are committed to making sure the news is just whatever you already believe.”
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In an alternate reality I just took a Tesla robotaxi to the spaceport for my annual trip to Mars.
In this reality, we are watching performance art of how the world’s richest man is also its biggest grifter
In this reality, we are watching performance art of how the world’s richest man is also its biggest grifter
January 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
In an alternate reality I just took a Tesla robotaxi to the spaceport for my annual trip to Mars.
In this reality, we are watching performance art of how the world’s richest man is also its biggest grifter
In this reality, we are watching performance art of how the world’s richest man is also its biggest grifter
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"As a nation, we Americans are not wealthier because 60-year-old, 1,500-square-foot homes in suburban Boston sell for a million dollars."
dubious source but I find the basic argument in here pretty convincing www.mercatus.org/research/res...
"We Are Not as Wealthy as We Thought We Were": Elevated American Household Net Worth Reflects Poverty, Not Wealth
Abstract
www.mercatus.org
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"As a nation, we Americans are not wealthier because 60-year-old, 1,500-square-foot homes in suburban Boston sell for a million dollars."
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Criminals fleeing New York as Mamdani takes charge
Some news — George Santos has fled NYC due to Zohran Mamdani.
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Criminals fleeing New York as Mamdani takes charge
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"Take Us Home by Another Way" by Christopher Grundy
YouTube video by Christopher Grundy
www.youtube.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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YouTube’s moat is that it’s one of the few creator-centric apps besides OnlyFans that has created generational wealth for thousands of creators.
January 2, 2026 at 12:53 AM
YouTube’s moat is that it’s one of the few creator-centric apps besides OnlyFans that has created generational wealth for thousands of creators.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith also described President Trump as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, according to a transcript of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee. n.pr/49cmd6E
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Former special counsel Jack Smith also described President Trump as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, according to a transcript of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee.
n.pr
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Former special counsel Jack Smith also described President Trump as the "most culpable and most responsible person" in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, according to a transcript of Smith's closed-door interview with the House Judiciary Committee. n.pr/49cmd6E
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“Known as the Freya hydrate mounds, these structures act like a “frozen reef,” a haven for creatures that have evolved to live in environments unlike any other on Earth.
In a new paper..the deepest ever found of these mounds [is] at 3,640 meters—or some 2.26 miles—below the surface.”
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In a new paper..the deepest ever found of these mounds [is] at 3,640 meters—or some 2.26 miles—below the surface.”
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Bizarre Ecosystem Discovered More Than Two Miles beneath Arctic Ocean
Bizarre Ecosystem Discovered More Than Two Miles beneath Arctic Ocean
Dynamic mounds made of methane at a depth of some 3,640 meters act like “frozen reefs” for a bizarre array of deep-sea creatures, new observations reveal
www.scientificamerican.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“Known as the Freya hydrate mounds, these structures act like a “frozen reef,” a haven for creatures that have evolved to live in environments unlike any other on Earth.
In a new paper..the deepest ever found of these mounds [is] at 3,640 meters—or some 2.26 miles—below the surface.”
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In a new paper..the deepest ever found of these mounds [is] at 3,640 meters—or some 2.26 miles—below the surface.”
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If only we could do this here.
BREAKING: Australia has passed a Bill that will limit the total spending on a party by billionaires like Elon Musk to Just $50,000
This will ban billionaires from single-handedly buying Elections in Australia.
https://x.com/politvidchannel/status/2004998838147485890?s=46
This will ban billionaires from single-handedly buying Elections in Australia.
https://x.com/politvidchannel/status/2004998838147485890?s=46
December 29, 2025 at 5:32 AM
If only we could do this here.
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This administration lied about the people it sent to an overseas torture prison. It lies about the people it’s deporting. It lies every day to gain political advantage. Not a chance in hell they won’t lie about huge swaths of people they suspect might vote for the other party.
December 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This administration lied about the people it sent to an overseas torture prison. It lies about the people it’s deporting. It lies every day to gain political advantage. Not a chance in hell they won’t lie about huge swaths of people they suspect might vote for the other party.
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Trump's DOJ was monitoring all the movements of the Miami Herald reporter who was covering the Epstein case.
December 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trump's DOJ was monitoring all the movements of the Miami Herald reporter who was covering the Epstein case.
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the President owning an online betting market where you can bet on what the President will do seems both deeply unethical, and stupid for bettors
Casino:
"Hey you can bet on when the buffet is out of prime rib! 10pm"
Chef: <checks bets> joe, pull the prime rib at 9pm
"dang, lost again"
Casino:
"Hey you can bet on when the buffet is out of prime rib! 10pm"
Chef: <checks bets> joe, pull the prime rib at 9pm
"dang, lost again"
The Trump family is fully embracing prediction markets: Donald Trump Jr. is an adviser of Kalshi, and the president’s TruthSocial is planning to lunch its own prediction market, which would in theory allow high-dollar betting on actions the federal could take.
December 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
the President owning an online betting market where you can bet on what the President will do seems both deeply unethical, and stupid for bettors
Casino:
"Hey you can bet on when the buffet is out of prime rib! 10pm"
Chef: <checks bets> joe, pull the prime rib at 9pm
"dang, lost again"
Casino:
"Hey you can bet on when the buffet is out of prime rib! 10pm"
Chef: <checks bets> joe, pull the prime rib at 9pm
"dang, lost again"
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Wrote about the State Department's made up censorial rationale for banning visas for some folks based on their speech. It's nonsense.
www.ms.now/opinion/marc...
www.ms.now/opinion/marc...
Opinion | Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
Mike Masnick: In the name of protecting free speech, the U.S. government just banned five Europeans from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech.
www.ms.now
December 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Wrote about the State Department's made up censorial rationale for banning visas for some folks based on their speech. It's nonsense.
www.ms.now/opinion/marc...
www.ms.now/opinion/marc...
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Releasing the Epstein Files was the weirdest way to find out that Donald Trump has actually had one real friend.
December 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Releasing the Epstein Files was the weirdest way to find out that Donald Trump has actually had one real friend.
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Via Carmille Lynette:
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Via Carmille Lynette:
But of course a tooth started hurting Christmas Eve. And my dentist doesn't open till Jan 5. At least she prescribed some antibiotics to tide me over.
December 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
But of course a tooth started hurting Christmas Eve. And my dentist doesn't open till Jan 5. At least she prescribed some antibiotics to tide me over.
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Peeps, you DO realize that our non-white friends and neighbors...are now carrying their birth certificates and passports so they can PROVE they are US citizens "just in case"?
There is NO version of America where this is OK. Defund ICE. Restore due process and rule of law.
There is NO version of America where this is OK. Defund ICE. Restore due process and rule of law.
December 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Peeps, you DO realize that our non-white friends and neighbors...are now carrying their birth certificates and passports so they can PROVE they are US citizens "just in case"?
There is NO version of America where this is OK. Defund ICE. Restore due process and rule of law.
There is NO version of America where this is OK. Defund ICE. Restore due process and rule of law.
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Ok, so now that I've seen the first season of Pluribus... I think I prefer Severance. Pluribus is good, but not top tier.
December 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Ok, so now that I've seen the first season of Pluribus... I think I prefer Severance. Pluribus is good, but not top tier.
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Keith Haring, The Nativity, subway drawing, c. 1983
December 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Keith Haring, The Nativity, subway drawing, c. 1983
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"These people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain. Their teachings are rules made by men." Jesus⬇️
December 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"These people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain. Their teachings are rules made by men." Jesus⬇️
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YESSSS. I wrote about holiday arguments a few years too, and my main point is the same:
Do not debate the details of bad-faith arguments. You will lose! Instead, pivot to agenda, and talk about billionaires. And media. It actually works.
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Do not debate the details of bad-faith arguments. You will lose! Instead, pivot to agenda, and talk about billionaires. And media. It actually works.
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For anyone girding their loins for political arguments tomorrow, I recommend a moderator’s response to an @askhistorians.bsky.social post from a couple of years ago; it includes a passage about bad-faith arguments from a Sartre essay that knocked me off my feet the first time I read it.
From the AskHistorians community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the AskHistorians community
www.reddit.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
YESSSS. I wrote about holiday arguments a few years too, and my main point is the same:
Do not debate the details of bad-faith arguments. You will lose! Instead, pivot to agenda, and talk about billionaires. And media. It actually works.
Article in next post 1/
Do not debate the details of bad-faith arguments. You will lose! Instead, pivot to agenda, and talk about billionaires. And media. It actually works.
Article in next post 1/