Sherman's Ghost
@popoffvalve.bsky.social
Haunting Confederates on principle.
Anti-extremist and anti-authoritarian.
All but most recent posts deleted.
Anti-extremist and anti-authoritarian.
All but most recent posts deleted.
I did not expect to be this impressed by Ken Jennings.
I miss when you could post Brave Norman Rockwell Townsperson and the caption could be, like, “R.E.M was wrong to leave ‘Fretless’ off of Out of Time” instead of “The secret police should stop murdering people.”
February 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I did not expect to be this impressed by Ken Jennings.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Reposted by Sherman's Ghost
Brilliant analysis of an iconic scene from CASABLANCA with too much contemporary relevance. “The Germans are but one small enclave, finding themselves within a community that’s filled with less traditional power but greater numbers and far superior zeal.”
Do I ever *stop thinking about it*? Yes, but never for that long.
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Cinema’s greatest scene: ‘Casablanca’ and ‘La Marseillaise’
Casablanca is widely remembered as one of the greatest films of all time, coming in at #2 on the AFI’s top 100 list and similarly regarded by many other critics. You can quibble with its exac…
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February 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Brilliant analysis of an iconic scene from CASABLANCA with too much contemporary relevance. “The Germans are but one small enclave, finding themselves within a community that’s filled with less traditional power but greater numbers and far superior zeal.”
The Audi did not impress me at first, but it really presents itself beautifully on track.
I have no affinity for Audi the company, but well done to the team, chassis and engine.
#F1
I have no affinity for Audi the company, but well done to the team, chassis and engine.
#F1
February 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM
The Audi did not impress me at first, but it really presents itself beautifully on track.
I have no affinity for Audi the company, but well done to the team, chassis and engine.
#F1
I have no affinity for Audi the company, but well done to the team, chassis and engine.
#F1
No one knows what consciousness is, but our best bet is an emergent phenomenon, like clouds–nothing really solid there but still something as the result of being the sum of many smaller parts.
The idea that we can recreate this phenomenon using entirely dissimilar equipment is lunacy or a lie.
The idea that we can recreate this phenomenon using entirely dissimilar equipment is lunacy or a lie.
February 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
No one knows what consciousness is, but our best bet is an emergent phenomenon, like clouds–nothing really solid there but still something as the result of being the sum of many smaller parts.
The idea that we can recreate this phenomenon using entirely dissimilar equipment is lunacy or a lie.
The idea that we can recreate this phenomenon using entirely dissimilar equipment is lunacy or a lie.
That's one smart dinosaur.
My beliefs about those in the Epstein files have evolved. Initially I believed it was sexual sadism. But as new details about slavery & cannibalism have emerged. I now think it is a compulsion for members of this group to demonstrate power by violating with impunity our deepest held societal norms!
February 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
That's one smart dinosaur.
I understand you hating America, and I usually hate America these days, too, but we can also appreciate the poignant beauty of American creations.
R.E.M. - Driver 8
YouTube video by REMVEVO
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February 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I understand you hating America, and I usually hate America these days, too, but we can also appreciate the poignant beauty of American creations.
What I'm wearing to the bsky Valentine's ball.
February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
What I'm wearing to the bsky Valentine's ball.
This is a good point and one complainers like me should take to heart. Give it a chance. The challenges are different but still challenges, and the best drivers will overcome them.
#F1
#F1
February 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This is a good point and one complainers like me should take to heart. Give it a chance. The challenges are different but still challenges, and the best drivers will overcome them.
#F1
#F1
What we are seeing is that if America's wealthy and corporations were in Germany in the 30s they would have behaved exactly as they are behaving now.
"Chemicals? Bullish. There are some BIG contracts out for bid right now. What for? Who cares. They say it's for pest removal or something."
"Chemicals? Bullish. There are some BIG contracts out for bid right now. What for? Who cares. They say it's for pest removal or something."
February 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
What we are seeing is that if America's wealthy and corporations were in Germany in the 30s they would have behaved exactly as they are behaving now.
"Chemicals? Bullish. There are some BIG contracts out for bid right now. What for? Who cares. They say it's for pest removal or something."
"Chemicals? Bullish. There are some BIG contracts out for bid right now. What for? Who cares. They say it's for pest removal or something."
This is old man talk, but when I was young we physically fought and learned the lines not to cross.
Then came zero tolerance policies and so on, and I can't help but think that the proud boy/ICE type is someone who could have benefited from a good beating as a teenager to teach him how to act.
Then came zero tolerance policies and so on, and I can't help but think that the proud boy/ICE type is someone who could have benefited from a good beating as a teenager to teach him how to act.
February 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This is old man talk, but when I was young we physically fought and learned the lines not to cross.
Then came zero tolerance policies and so on, and I can't help but think that the proud boy/ICE type is someone who could have benefited from a good beating as a teenager to teach him how to act.
Then came zero tolerance policies and so on, and I can't help but think that the proud boy/ICE type is someone who could have benefited from a good beating as a teenager to teach him how to act.
When Toto promised you engine dominance but you show up and realize that Red Bull and Ferrari may have actually hit upon superior overall designs...
#F1
#F1
a man wearing a jacket with logos for ubs and ineos
Alt: George Russell, Mercedes F1, falling into a trance
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February 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
When Toto promised you engine dominance but you show up and realize that Red Bull and Ferrari may have actually hit upon superior overall designs...
#F1
#F1
"Servant of the People"
The whole thing should be built to keep people humble (and not attract narcissists to office).
The whole thing should be built to keep people humble (and not attract narcissists to office).
If we had a US parliament, what would the nomenclature be? House of Reps and Senate can stay, but what is the premier’s title? Prime Minister is wimpy, General Secretary is Commie, Premier is also Commie, Chancellor is Teutonic (derogatory), Leader is Italian (derogatory), so I suggest Head Coach
February 13, 2026 at 6:12 PM
"Servant of the People"
The whole thing should be built to keep people humble (and not attract narcissists to office).
The whole thing should be built to keep people humble (and not attract narcissists to office).
I am sure this has been pointed out, but Tyson is a convicted rapist, so they have implied healthy food is associated with violence and sexual abuse.
I don’t want to be like Mike Tyson, Jay.
It’s incredible that Les Incompétents not only burned a fat stack of cash on a Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad, but are apparently building an entire campaign around him.
The food item for which Tyson is most famous is Evander Holyfield’s ear.
It’s incredible that Les Incompétents not only burned a fat stack of cash on a Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad, but are apparently building an entire campaign around him.
The food item for which Tyson is most famous is Evander Holyfield’s ear.
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I am sure this has been pointed out, but Tyson is a convicted rapist, so they have implied healthy food is associated with violence and sexual abuse.
Let's see if my thoughts match Fugelsang's (before reading).
Pam Bondi deflecting by touting stock market performance is more than just misdirection.
She's saying "C'mon, no one cares about kids. You don't. I don't. We all know that. Let's be honest, it's all about money."
It's what they are.
Pam Bondi deflecting by touting stock market performance is more than just misdirection.
She's saying "C'mon, no one cares about kids. You don't. I don't. We all know that. Let's be honest, it's all about money."
It's what they are.
John Fugelsang has a few words about another bleached blonde bad built butch body.
The Attorney General Who Thought "The Stock Market" Was A Defense Against Sex Trafficking
Future Law School Case Study, Pam Bondi
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Let's see if my thoughts match Fugelsang's (before reading).
Pam Bondi deflecting by touting stock market performance is more than just misdirection.
She's saying "C'mon, no one cares about kids. You don't. I don't. We all know that. Let's be honest, it's all about money."
It's what they are.
Pam Bondi deflecting by touting stock market performance is more than just misdirection.
She's saying "C'mon, no one cares about kids. You don't. I don't. We all know that. Let's be honest, it's all about money."
It's what they are.
It occurs to me that "A.I. conscious?" stories are just sales pitches.
Humans default to causality because it keeps us alive, so we are quick to believe in other minds causing what happens to us.
Branch move? Leopard stalking.
Hurricane? God angry.
Computer love me? Computer alive.
It's nonsense.
Humans default to causality because it keeps us alive, so we are quick to believe in other minds causing what happens to us.
Branch move? Leopard stalking.
Hurricane? God angry.
Computer love me? Computer alive.
It's nonsense.
February 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
It occurs to me that "A.I. conscious?" stories are just sales pitches.
Humans default to causality because it keeps us alive, so we are quick to believe in other minds causing what happens to us.
Branch move? Leopard stalking.
Hurricane? God angry.
Computer love me? Computer alive.
It's nonsense.
Humans default to causality because it keeps us alive, so we are quick to believe in other minds causing what happens to us.
Branch move? Leopard stalking.
Hurricane? God angry.
Computer love me? Computer alive.
It's nonsense.
This guy was the greatest.
Happy Birthday to my wonderful Dad! I miss him every day.
☘️ 11x NBA Champion
☘️ 5x MVP
☘️ 11x All-NBA Team
☘️ 12x All-Star
☘️ 1969 All-Defense First Team
☘️ 4x NBA rebounding champ
☘️ Hall of Fame player & coach
☘️ Undefeated in Game 7's
☘️ 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist
☘️ 2x NCAA Champion
☘️ 1955 NCAA MOP
🐐
☘️ 11x NBA Champion
☘️ 5x MVP
☘️ 11x All-NBA Team
☘️ 12x All-Star
☘️ 1969 All-Defense First Team
☘️ 4x NBA rebounding champ
☘️ Hall of Fame player & coach
☘️ Undefeated in Game 7's
☘️ 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist
☘️ 2x NCAA Champion
☘️ 1955 NCAA MOP
🐐
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 AM
This guy was the greatest.
To address a real voter fraud problem, look into how the GOP rounds up old folks to vote.
When my father was in a nursing home with dementia, every single resident was visited by a GOP GOTV operative to get their absentee ballots filled out.
"Who did you vote for, Dad?"
"I voted? I don't know."
When my father was in a nursing home with dementia, every single resident was visited by a GOP GOTV operative to get their absentee ballots filled out.
"Who did you vote for, Dad?"
"I voted? I don't know."
February 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
To address a real voter fraud problem, look into how the GOP rounds up old folks to vote.
When my father was in a nursing home with dementia, every single resident was visited by a GOP GOTV operative to get their absentee ballots filled out.
"Who did you vote for, Dad?"
"I voted? I don't know."
When my father was in a nursing home with dementia, every single resident was visited by a GOP GOTV operative to get their absentee ballots filled out.
"Who did you vote for, Dad?"
"I voted? I don't know."
Someone explain to me, why coal?
No one wants it. It's declining rapidly.
Do they literally think that their base is so old that they have fond memories of coal?
No one wants it. It's declining rapidly.
Do they literally think that their base is so old that they have fond memories of coal?
February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Someone explain to me, why coal?
No one wants it. It's declining rapidly.
Do they literally think that their base is so old that they have fond memories of coal?
No one wants it. It's declining rapidly.
Do they literally think that their base is so old that they have fond memories of coal?
I don't slut shame and get particularly angry when people act like sexually active women are somehow degraded or filthy.
On the other hand...
On the other hand...
I can only assume removing his nappy formed part of foreplay.
February 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I don't slut shame and get particularly angry when people act like sexually active women are somehow degraded or filthy.
On the other hand...
On the other hand...
Some rednecks I know are digging in, like defending Bondi no matter what, effectively acting like it's an extinction burst for the extinction burst, losing their minds as more people are critical.
That's a good thing. They know very well that they are in the wrong.
1/2
That's a good thing. They know very well that they are in the wrong.
1/2
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Some rednecks I know are digging in, like defending Bondi no matter what, effectively acting like it's an extinction burst for the extinction burst, losing their minds as more people are critical.
That's a good thing. They know very well that they are in the wrong.
1/2
That's a good thing. They know very well that they are in the wrong.
1/2
If sport pretends to be apolitical, we should end it.
There is no excuse to have a big money-making bonanza that pretends to be neutral.
Fuck the Olympics. It's all just 20th Century ugly nationalism on display for the sake of corruption and sportswashing.
There is no excuse to have a big money-making bonanza that pretends to be neutral.
Fuck the Olympics. It's all just 20th Century ugly nationalism on display for the sake of corruption and sportswashing.
February 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
If sport pretends to be apolitical, we should end it.
There is no excuse to have a big money-making bonanza that pretends to be neutral.
Fuck the Olympics. It's all just 20th Century ugly nationalism on display for the sake of corruption and sportswashing.
There is no excuse to have a big money-making bonanza that pretends to be neutral.
Fuck the Olympics. It's all just 20th Century ugly nationalism on display for the sake of corruption and sportswashing.
When I mention Mark Kelly, left wing accounts criticize him for being too moderate.
When I mention having witnessed how people lived like slaves in the Eastern Bloc, silence.
U.S. liberals preferring the chaos of liberty over any utopian system is not "proto-Fascism," it's anti-authoritarianism.
When I mention having witnessed how people lived like slaves in the Eastern Bloc, silence.
U.S. liberals preferring the chaos of liberty over any utopian system is not "proto-Fascism," it's anti-authoritarianism.
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
When I mention Mark Kelly, left wing accounts criticize him for being too moderate.
When I mention having witnessed how people lived like slaves in the Eastern Bloc, silence.
U.S. liberals preferring the chaos of liberty over any utopian system is not "proto-Fascism," it's anti-authoritarianism.
When I mention having witnessed how people lived like slaves in the Eastern Bloc, silence.
U.S. liberals preferring the chaos of liberty over any utopian system is not "proto-Fascism," it's anti-authoritarianism.
I think we should openly call out Zionism as a nationalist supremacist ideology and resist attempts to silence us with false charges of antisemitism.
Let's also amplify Jewish voices for good because negative voices are dominating the media, and actual antisemitism will be the result.
We are one.
Let's also amplify Jewish voices for good because negative voices are dominating the media, and actual antisemitism will be the result.
We are one.
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I think we should openly call out Zionism as a nationalist supremacist ideology and resist attempts to silence us with false charges of antisemitism.
Let's also amplify Jewish voices for good because negative voices are dominating the media, and actual antisemitism will be the result.
We are one.
Let's also amplify Jewish voices for good because negative voices are dominating the media, and actual antisemitism will be the result.
We are one.
This masterpiece about the perils of high living hits differently now.
"We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave."
"We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave."
Eagles - Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) [HD]
YouTube video by Eagles
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
This masterpiece about the perils of high living hits differently now.
"We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave."
"We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave."