Neil
@realneilc.bsky.social
DC on Earth 616. 100% that bitch. Lots of opinions on lots of things. Far more questions. Do my best to be kind.
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I've been nervous since Secretary Road Rules took over and there was a crash or some major incident like every couple of days, starting with the tragedy over National Airport
You know, I don't know that I feel safe flying if we've got a government that is shooting down random stuff in the sky because they can't tell the difference between a threat and a party balloon.
February 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I've been nervous since Secretary Road Rules took over and there was a crash or some major incident like every couple of days, starting with the tragedy over National Airport
By the 50s Republicans were in the wilderness following unprecedented 3+ terms of FDR and the New Deal and 1+ term of Truman finishing the job of winning WWII. Unions ascendant and wealth decently distributed. Republicans spent big on a relentless plan to recapture political power and succeeded
Antonin Scalia’s death 10 years ago today gave the conservative legal movement the chance it had spent decades preparing for. Republicans were ready. Democrats weren’t.
The Conservative Legal Movement Was Ready For Antonin Scalia’s Death
The sequence of events kicked off by Scalia’s death a decade ago might feel improbable. But the right was waiting for its chance to capture the Court, and didn’t let it go to waste.
ballsandstrikes.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM
By the 50s Republicans were in the wilderness following unprecedented 3+ terms of FDR and the New Deal and 1+ term of Truman finishing the job of winning WWII. Unions ascendant and wealth decently distributed. Republicans spent big on a relentless plan to recapture political power and succeeded
The #Caps have a similar issue with Ovechkin
NEW VIDEO: LeBron is still too good to retire.
But the Lakers can't fully build their future around Luka Doncic while he's still there.
Why watching sports legends age can be so complicated:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgsb...
But the Lakers can't fully build their future around Luka Doncic while he's still there.
Why watching sports legends age can be so complicated:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgsb...
February 13, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The #Caps have a similar issue with Ovechkin
DC about to get another Hall of Famer
Finalists for the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2026 were announced on Wednesday. @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social has more on the finalists from the Women's Basketball and Women's Veterans committees:
Dell Donne, Parker named Naismith Hall of Fame finalists - The IX Basketball
Former WNBA MVPs and champions Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker are among the finalists for the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
www.thenexthoops.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
DC about to get another Hall of Famer
Tassi says "not everything needs to be a cinematic universe," but I don't really know what that means. There are always stories to tell, even ones you never considered like #WonderMan. The question is if the stewards of the universe invest in their quality and tell those stories well
A Frustrating Update About ‘Severance’ Season 3’s Release Date And Its Future
A Frustrating Update About ‘Severance’ Season 3’s Release Date And Its Future
Severance season 3's release date is confirmed to be ages away, but larger plays for the "universe" seem questionable as well.
www.forbes.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Tassi says "not everything needs to be a cinematic universe," but I don't really know what that means. There are always stories to tell, even ones you never considered like #WonderMan. The question is if the stewards of the universe invest in their quality and tell those stories well
Which would then destroy that team's chance to win a Super Bowl
Derek Carr: I would play again for a team with a chance to win a Super Bowl.
Derek Carr: I would play again for a team with a chance to win a Super Bowl
Carr had a shoulder injury when he retired nine months ago but indicated that he's healthy now.
www.nbcsports.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Which would then destroy that team's chance to win a Super Bowl
I think McCarthy in Pittsburgh is the worst hire, but either way, both of these things could be true tbh
Everyone seems to think the Browns made the worst hire of this year's coaching carousel, but I'm out here making bets Todd Monken won't be the first coach from this cycle fired. Why you ask?
roundtable.io/sports/nfl/b...
roundtable.io/sports/nfl/b...
Is New Browns HC Todd Monken the Worst Coaching Hire of 2026?
Despite widespread doubt, new Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken's extensive experience suggests he might outlast many of the other head coaches hired during this cycle.
roundtable.io
February 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I think McCarthy in Pittsburgh is the worst hire, but either way, both of these things could be true tbh
This is quintessential Facebook. Just the most sinister, cynical, antisocial leadership but also completely misunderstanding real people, who are in fact quite capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time
Facebook plans to put facial recognition in its glasses and they think we’re too stupid to fight back.
Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
This is quintessential Facebook. Just the most sinister, cynical, antisocial leadership but also completely misunderstanding real people, who are in fact quite capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time
I believe @chelseajanes.bsky.social edges out Juan Soto for the best #Mets acquisition over the last 20 years
SNY has announced the hiring of former WaPo baseball writer Chelsea Janes as their new MLB Insider. Excellent hire and exciting news for Mets fans.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I believe @chelseajanes.bsky.social edges out Juan Soto for the best #Mets acquisition over the last 20 years
Sorry but this reads like Mad Libs tbh
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Sorry but this reads like Mad Libs tbh
As someone who has been bullish on Kotlin for a long time and consider Kotlin my new favorite programming language, I am excited to watch this one.
I also like how wistful Andrey is in the clip about the ternary operator. We all have our little things that we regret about our coding decisions
I also like how wistful Andrey is in the clip about the ternary operator. We all have our little things that we regret about our coding decisions
How was one of the most loved programming languages - Kotlin - created, and what is next after it? This is a rare and special conversation with Kotlin creator Andrey Breslav, with so many fascinating details on how Kotlin became the global success as it is today.
youtu.be/ZggUn2mNqMU
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youtu.be/ZggUn2mNqMU
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February 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
As someone who has been bullish on Kotlin for a long time and consider Kotlin my new favorite programming language, I am excited to watch this one.
I also like how wistful Andrey is in the clip about the ternary operator. We all have our little things that we regret about our coding decisions
I also like how wistful Andrey is in the clip about the ternary operator. We all have our little things that we regret about our coding decisions
This is disgusting
The Trump administration is incarcerating migrant girls in, essentially, a forced pregnancy camp.
Trump administration is sending pregnant migrant girls to South Texas shelter flagged as medically inadequate
Government sources and advocates for the children worry the goal is to concentrate them in Texas, where abortion is banned.
www.kut.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This is disgusting
Oh shit the Banner filling the void left by WaPo
The Baltimore Banner's EIC Audrey Cooper announced in an email to staff that The Banner will expand its coverage to include D.C.-area sports teams, including the Nationals and Commanders.
February 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Oh shit the Banner filling the void left by WaPo
I know we're Epstein-pilled and understandably hypervigilant about protecting kids, but we went through an era where grown ass men used banned substances. I also wonder how the lives of families transform when they get $1M
I'm sure the system is terrible, but let's be thoughtful about how to fix it
I'm sure the system is terrible, but let's be thoughtful about how to fix it
Maybe, and this is me going out on a limb perhaps, teams shouldn't be entering into deals with 13-year-olds
February 12, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I know we're Epstein-pilled and understandably hypervigilant about protecting kids, but we went through an era where grown ass men used banned substances. I also wonder how the lives of families transform when they get $1M
I'm sure the system is terrible, but let's be thoughtful about how to fix it
I'm sure the system is terrible, but let's be thoughtful about how to fix it
Reposted by Neil
Some children in Dilley were so distraught they cut themselves or talked about suicide, parents told ProPublica.
They said kids lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food, had trouble sleeping, and were constantly sick.
They said kids lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food, had trouble sleeping, and were constantly sick.
The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of...
www.propublica.org
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Some children in Dilley were so distraught they cut themselves or talked about suicide, parents told ProPublica.
They said kids lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food, had trouble sleeping, and were constantly sick.
They said kids lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food, had trouble sleeping, and were constantly sick.
Bad Bunny is a vibe. You don't have to know what he's singing to know what he's saying
My 70 year old dad, whose favorite band is The Righteous Brothers, just informed me that he enjoyed the Bad Bunny show bc even though he didn’t understand the words, “it seemed like everyone on stage was having a good time!” So there ya go lol.
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Bad Bunny is a vibe. You don't have to know what he's singing to know what he's saying
Obviously no #Orioles fan is happy that the #1 is Bradish, who is elite at his best but...
Anyway, be that as it may, I was hoping Kremer would move to the bullpen (or gone altogether) and Wells would be in the bullpen too. Bassitt now makes both more likely
This is not a championship rotation
Anyway, be that as it may, I was hoping Kremer would move to the bullpen (or gone altogether) and Wells would be in the bullpen too. Bassitt now makes both more likely
This is not a championship rotation
Orioles rotation picture:
1. RHP Kyle Bradish
2. LHP Trevor Rogers
3. RHP Shane Baz
4. RHP Chris Bassitt
5. RHP Zach Eflin or RHP Dean Kremer
Others in camp include: RHP Tyler Wells, LHP Cade Povich, RHP Brandon Young, RHP Albert Suárez
1. RHP Kyle Bradish
2. LHP Trevor Rogers
3. RHP Shane Baz
4. RHP Chris Bassitt
5. RHP Zach Eflin or RHP Dean Kremer
Others in camp include: RHP Tyler Wells, LHP Cade Povich, RHP Brandon Young, RHP Albert Suárez
Orioles are signing RHP Chris Bassitt to a one-year deal worth $18.5 million, according to a source. ESPN's Jeff Passan was on it first.
The O's get rotation depth in the form of the soon-to-be 37-year-old, who has played 11 MLB seasons.
The O's get rotation depth in the form of the soon-to-be 37-year-old, who has played 11 MLB seasons.
February 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Obviously no #Orioles fan is happy that the #1 is Bradish, who is elite at his best but...
Anyway, be that as it may, I was hoping Kremer would move to the bullpen (or gone altogether) and Wells would be in the bullpen too. Bassitt now makes both more likely
This is not a championship rotation
Anyway, be that as it may, I was hoping Kremer would move to the bullpen (or gone altogether) and Wells would be in the bullpen too. Bassitt now makes both more likely
This is not a championship rotation
Bro can't even build a tunnel in Vegas
insane to be reporting this stuff with a straight face. like what are we doing here man
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Bro can't even build a tunnel in Vegas
I keep telling y'all don't sleep on #WonderMan
Is anyone on here watching Wonder Man? Just finished episode 6 and whew…exceptional. Yahya and Ben are so so good in these roles.
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I keep telling y'all don't sleep on #WonderMan
I didn't get a chance to watch Pam Bondi today. Did she break out her Comedy Central Roast strategy for content creation this time around too? It definitely worked for her last time
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 AM
I didn't get a chance to watch Pam Bondi today. Did she break out her Comedy Central Roast strategy for content creation this time around too? It definitely worked for her last time
Bro calls them STPs
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 11, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Bro calls them STPs
We don't talk enough about the psychopathy around MAGA's treatment of dogs tbh
February 11, 2026 at 11:52 PM
We don't talk enough about the psychopathy around MAGA's treatment of dogs tbh
Nothing matters anymore
Call me a stickler, but I do not think former Supreme Court clerks who are now practicing lawyers with *multiple cases* pending before the Court should be publishing fawning op-eds about how “kind, humble, thoughtful and selfless” their old boss is
Samuel Alito Is a Great Man, According to a Former Alito Clerk Arguing Cases at the Supreme Court
Ben Aguiñaga, Louisiana’s solicitor general, has appeared before the justices three times this term. In an op-ed, he describes his old boss as “kind, humble, thoughtful and selfless.”
ballsandstrikes.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Nothing matters anymore
More greatness from the GOAT
February 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
More greatness from the GOAT