A. Rascal
@rascality.bsky.social
ita sensim sine sensu aetas senescit; nec subito frangitur, sed diuturnitate exstinguitur
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Throwback to Pam Bondi’s campaign ad for Florida AG:
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Throwback to Pam Bondi’s campaign ad for Florida AG:
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
“I’ll fight to put human trafficking monsters where they belong. Behind bars.”
The ad aged. The internet remembers.
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Bad Bunny Scores As Super Bowl LX Draws 124.9 Million Viewers
Bad Bunny Scores As Super Bowl LX Draws 124.9 Million Viewers
A look at Super Bowl LX by the numbers —records set, top ads, cost per viewer over the decades and the Bad Bunny effect.
www.forbes.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Bad Bunny Scores As Super Bowl LX Draws 124.9 Million Viewers
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"The realization is dawning: if the administration can strip the rights of so many, then no one’s rights are safe."
@regmunch.bsky.social: What happens after an ICE disappearance?
www.commonwealmagazine.org/munch-trump-...
@regmunch.bsky.social: What happens after an ICE disappearance?
www.commonwealmagazine.org/munch-trump-...
The Cruelty Inside
The Trump administration is constructing a network of concentration camps on U.S. soil. Have the American people seen enough?
www.commonwealmagazine.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
"The realization is dawning: if the administration can strip the rights of so many, then no one’s rights are safe."
@regmunch.bsky.social: What happens after an ICE disappearance?
www.commonwealmagazine.org/munch-trump-...
@regmunch.bsky.social: What happens after an ICE disappearance?
www.commonwealmagazine.org/munch-trump-...
"We know that people allowed to be in the United States—people 'who are doing it the right way'—are also being detained. Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, detained by ICE and sent to a 'family detention center', have active asylum cases and are thus authorized to be living in the US."
The Cruelty Inside
The Trump administration is constructing a network of concentration camps on U.S. soil. Have the American people seen enough?
www.commonwealmagazine.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
"We know that people allowed to be in the United States—people 'who are doing it the right way'—are also being detained. Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, detained by ICE and sent to a 'family detention center', have active asylum cases and are thus authorized to be living in the US."
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MUST-READ via NCR - Epstein files reveal ties to Catholic conservatives' anti-Francis campaign. Epstein and former Trump aide Steve Bannon discussed strategies to undermine Pope Francis.
#EpsteinFiles #Trump #SteveBannon #PopeFrancis
www.ncronline.org/vatican/epst...
#EpsteinFiles #Trump #SteveBannon #PopeFrancis
www.ncronline.org/vatican/epst...
Epstein files reveal ties to Catholic conservatives' anti-Francis campaign
The newly released Epstein files show that Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon discussed opposition to Pope Francis, including a move that Bannon claimed would ‘take down Francis.’
www.ncronline.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
MUST-READ via NCR - Epstein files reveal ties to Catholic conservatives' anti-Francis campaign. Epstein and former Trump aide Steve Bannon discussed strategies to undermine Pope Francis.
#EpsteinFiles #Trump #SteveBannon #PopeFrancis
www.ncronline.org/vatican/epst...
#EpsteinFiles #Trump #SteveBannon #PopeFrancis
www.ncronline.org/vatican/epst...
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BREAKING Cardinal Fernandez Meets with SSPX Leader at the #Vatican with Warning that Ordinations would Cause Schism
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/brea...
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/brea...
BREAKING Cardinal Fernandez Meets with SSPX Leader at the Vatican with Warning that Ordinations would Cause Schism
Catholic Church, Catholic News World, Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV, Breaking News, Pope News, Catholic Headlines, News, News today,
www.catholicnewsworld.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
BREAKING Cardinal Fernandez Meets with SSPX Leader at the #Vatican with Warning that Ordinations would Cause Schism
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/brea...
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/brea...
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Statement from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith following the meeting between Cardinal Fernández and Lefebvrist superior Pagliarani
“The possibility of conducting this dialogue presupposes that the Fraternity suspend the decision regarding the episcopal ordinations announced”
“The possibility of conducting this dialogue presupposes that the Fraternity suspend the decision regarding the episcopal ordinations announced”
February 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Statement from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith following the meeting between Cardinal Fernández and Lefebvrist superior Pagliarani
“The possibility of conducting this dialogue presupposes that the Fraternity suspend the decision regarding the episcopal ordinations announced”
“The possibility of conducting this dialogue presupposes that the Fraternity suspend the decision regarding the episcopal ordinations announced”
Neil Young - Harvest Moon (Unplugged, 1993)
Harvest Moon
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Neil Young - Harvest Moon (Unplugged, 1993)
Sinéad O'Connor - Mandinka
Sinead O'Connor - Mandinka
YouTube video by Oh my gosh itz Mico
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Sinéad O'Connor - Mandinka
The Pretenders - Mystery Achievement
Mystery Achievement (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Pretenders - Topic
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
The Pretenders - Mystery Achievement
Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday
Everyday Is Like Sunday
YouTube video by Morrissey - Topic
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Batidinha
Batidinha
YouTube video by Antônio Carlos Jobim - Topic
youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Antonio Carlos Jobim - Batidinha
long day
Pad Kra Prao and jasmine rice with extra red chilies 👨🏻🍳 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🔥 🚒
served with Singhas 🍻
Pad Kra Prao and jasmine rice with extra red chilies 👨🏻🍳 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🔥 🚒
served with Singhas 🍻
PAD KRA PAO EXACTLY LIKE THAILAND #STREETFOOD #THAI #SHORTS #WOK
YouTube video by dimsimlim
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February 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
long day
Pad Kra Prao and jasmine rice with extra red chilies 👨🏻🍳 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🔥 🚒
served with Singhas 🍻
Pad Kra Prao and jasmine rice with extra red chilies 👨🏻🍳 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 🔥 🚒
served with Singhas 🍻
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I'm going to do a thread of all the references and context behind Bad Bunny's performance and what it means for Puerto Ricans to see this on the biggest stage.
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I'm going to do a thread of all the references and context behind Bad Bunny's performance and what it means for Puerto Ricans to see this on the biggest stage.
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
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An undersung underpinning of American justice has repeatedly emerged as the hero in this second, lawless Donald Trump administration: local grand juries.
https://bit.ly/4attFL8
https://bit.ly/4attFL8
Grand Juries Are Saving Democracy
A Washington, DC, panel rejected Jeanine Pirro’s lame attempt to indict six Democratic Congresspersons merely for reminding military and intelligence officials to obey the law.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
An undersung underpinning of American justice has repeatedly emerged as the hero in this second, lawless Donald Trump administration: local grand juries.
https://bit.ly/4attFL8
https://bit.ly/4attFL8
#LRP this is scientism
soft scientism: the (often empirically untested) belief that the natural sciences are normative with regard to (actual / genuine) knowledge
hard scientism: that the natural sciences provide the only true knowledge
soft scientism: the (often empirically untested) belief that the natural sciences are normative with regard to (actual / genuine) knowledge
hard scientism: that the natural sciences provide the only true knowledge
February 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
#LRP this is scientism
soft scientism: the (often empirically untested) belief that the natural sciences are normative with regard to (actual / genuine) knowledge
hard scientism: that the natural sciences provide the only true knowledge
soft scientism: the (often empirically untested) belief that the natural sciences are normative with regard to (actual / genuine) knowledge
hard scientism: that the natural sciences provide the only true knowledge
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I graduated high school in 2012. There was an implication that because I was "only" good at humanities stuff, I was therefore actually not smart at all. People who were good at math and science but not good at humanities stuff were seen as inherently smarter, even though it should've evened out imo.
Those who weren’t resigned to the Math Idiot Garbage Bin as kids may not grasp how much “if you’re bad at math, you’ll die in a ditch and all will be better off for it” sentiment was floating around in the 90s and 2000s, but it sure felt real to me.
(my parents are great! It didn’t come from them!)
(my parents are great! It didn’t come from them!)
February 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I graduated high school in 2012. There was an implication that because I was "only" good at humanities stuff, I was therefore actually not smart at all. People who were good at math and science but not good at humanities stuff were seen as inherently smarter, even though it should've evened out imo.
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In a heated exchange, Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn to the survivors in attendance "and apologize for what your Department of Justice has put them through with the absolutely unacceptable release of the Epstein files and their information." https://to.pbs.org/4bV2taN
WATCH: Rep. Jayapal asks Bondi to apologize in person to Epstein survivors
In a heated exchange, Jayapal asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn to the survivors in attendance “and apologize for what your Department of Justice has put them through with the absolutely unacce...
to.pbs.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In a heated exchange, Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to turn to the survivors in attendance "and apologize for what your Department of Justice has put them through with the absolutely unacceptable release of the Epstein files and their information." https://to.pbs.org/4bV2taN
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This year’s lengthy cold snap formed thick enough ice on the Navesink River in New Jersey that two ice boat clubs were able to compete against each other in the Van Nostrand Challenge Cup — only the fourth time the race has been held in nearly 140 years. Read more: nyti.ms/4tAJ9Gc
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This year’s lengthy cold snap formed thick enough ice on the Navesink River in New Jersey that two ice boat clubs were able to compete against each other in the Van Nostrand Challenge Cup — only the fourth time the race has been held in nearly 140 years. Read more: nyti.ms/4tAJ9Gc
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McIVER: Do you consider yourself a religious man?
LYONS: Yes mam
McIVER: How do you think judgment day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?
LYONS: I'm not going to entertain that question
McIVER: Do you think you're going to hell, Mr Lyons?
LYONS: Yes mam
McIVER: How do you think judgment day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?
LYONS: I'm not going to entertain that question
McIVER: Do you think you're going to hell, Mr Lyons?
February 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
McIVER: Do you consider yourself a religious man?
LYONS: Yes mam
McIVER: How do you think judgment day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?
LYONS: I'm not going to entertain that question
McIVER: Do you think you're going to hell, Mr Lyons?
LYONS: Yes mam
McIVER: How do you think judgment day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?
LYONS: I'm not going to entertain that question
McIVER: Do you think you're going to hell, Mr Lyons?
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Bernard Lonergan in Method in Theology, 54-55 (1973 Herder and Herder edition), speaking to our historical moment when law becomes the instrument of a class.
February 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Bernard Lonergan in Method in Theology, 54-55 (1973 Herder and Herder edition), speaking to our historical moment when law becomes the instrument of a class.
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“Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to a dictatorial and oppressive government?”
~Gustavo Gutiérrez,
A Theology of Liberation
#humanrights #justice #spiritualpractice #liberationtheology #newthought
~Gustavo Gutiérrez,
A Theology of Liberation
#humanrights #justice #spiritualpractice #liberationtheology #newthought
February 11, 2026 at 3:58 AM
“Is the Church fulfilling a purely religious role when by its silence or friendly relationships it lends legitimacy to a dictatorial and oppressive government?”
~Gustavo Gutiérrez,
A Theology of Liberation
#humanrights #justice #spiritualpractice #liberationtheology #newthought
~Gustavo Gutiérrez,
A Theology of Liberation
#humanrights #justice #spiritualpractice #liberationtheology #newthought
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“I refuse to cook for fascists and their enablers." #SolidarityForever #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US restaurants targeted for opposing ICE: ‘I refuse to cook for fascists’
Restaurants face one-star reviews and less business in an already precarious industry. Some restaurateurs fear speaking out as immigrants themselves
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM
“I refuse to cook for fascists and their enablers." #SolidarityForever #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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"“He said, ‘Mom, they’re kidnapping kids. Why would anybody do that? Why would people treat each other like that?’”
Alex Pretti's parents rip the White House's "sickening lies" about him and recall how his care for others showed when he was in Catholic grade school.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Alex Pretti's parents rip the White House's "sickening lies" about him and recall how his care for others showed when he was in Catholic grade school.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 AM
"“He said, ‘Mom, they’re kidnapping kids. Why would anybody do that? Why would people treat each other like that?’”
Alex Pretti's parents rip the White House's "sickening lies" about him and recall how his care for others showed when he was in Catholic grade school.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Alex Pretti's parents rip the White House's "sickening lies" about him and recall how his care for others showed when he was in Catholic grade school.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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Archbishop Wester Defends Pope Leo XIV in Response to Criticism by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/arch...
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/arch...
Archbishop Wester Defends Pope Leo XIV in Response to Criticism by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
Catholic Church, Catholic News World, Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV, Breaking News, Pope News, Catholic Headlines, News, News today,
www.catholicnewsworld.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Archbishop Wester Defends Pope Leo XIV in Response to Criticism by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/arch...
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/02/arch...