Doubting Thomas
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Doubting Thomas
@sweezysarmy.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Nothing is settled; everything can still be altered. What was done but turned out wrong, can be done again. The Golden Age, which blind superstition had placed behind [or ahead of] us, is in us.
—Claude Levi-Strauss, from Triste Tropiques
—Claude Levi-Strauss, from Triste Tropiques
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Worth reminding everyone that the current highest ranking Democrat in America openly admits he bases his decisions on what he thinks an imaginary person would want and today he and most of his allies are struggling to understand how somebody like Mamdani won by talking to voters who actually exist
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Worth reminding everyone that the current highest ranking Democrat in America openly admits he bases his decisions on what he thinks an imaginary person would want and today he and most of his allies are struggling to understand how somebody like Mamdani won by talking to voters who actually exist
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unfortunately peter thiel is still smart. i keep getting maximum smart and maximum crazy from the guy. i don't like the maximum smart and maximum crazy guy being a player
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
unfortunately peter thiel is still smart. i keep getting maximum smart and maximum crazy from the guy. i don't like the maximum smart and maximum crazy guy being a player
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“As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children.” www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children.” www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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Mamdani is going to impose Bendtner Law. Everyone will have to sign a document saying Nicklas Bendtner is the greatest striker of all time.
mamdani is going to impose mississippi masala law. everyone will have to watch his mother's movies and realize how much we've undervalued her at the expense of white female filmmakers who fit more easily into our understanding of "feminist cinema" or whatever.
Mamdani is going to impose Santana law. Everyone will have to duet with Rob Thomas.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Mamdani is going to impose Bendtner Law. Everyone will have to sign a document saying Nicklas Bendtner is the greatest striker of all time.
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yes senator they're roasting you on Bluesky, sir
yes full roast sir, the communists, the wine moms, Bill Kristol, they're all roasting you, sir
no, sir, I haven't seen him in Waiting for Godot, but he's roasting you, too, sir
yes full roast sir, the communists, the wine moms, Bill Kristol, they're all roasting you, sir
no, sir, I haven't seen him in Waiting for Godot, but he's roasting you, too, sir
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
yes senator they're roasting you on Bluesky, sir
yes full roast sir, the communists, the wine moms, Bill Kristol, they're all roasting you, sir
no, sir, I haven't seen him in Waiting for Godot, but he's roasting you, too, sir
yes full roast sir, the communists, the wine moms, Bill Kristol, they're all roasting you, sir
no, sir, I haven't seen him in Waiting for Godot, but he's roasting you, too, sir
Sleep Phase
Mohamed Kheir
National Book Award longlist. Compact, punchy, Post-Arab Spring lit with a nod toward Kafka, and another toward someone like Cesar Aira in Kheir’s conjuring of a dreamworld. Fantastic book.
Mohamed Kheir
National Book Award longlist. Compact, punchy, Post-Arab Spring lit with a nod toward Kafka, and another toward someone like Cesar Aira in Kheir’s conjuring of a dreamworld. Fantastic book.
TonyInterruptor
Nicola Barker
It's only appropriate that I started this on a day I was wearing a Fall t-shirt and a friend left a vm using Mark E Smith voice. It begins with a MES quote and references to the Fall are peppered throughout. A fun, manic read...like a Fall song on the page.
Nicola Barker
It's only appropriate that I started this on a day I was wearing a Fall t-shirt and a friend left a vm using Mark E Smith voice. It begins with a MES quote and references to the Fall are peppered throughout. A fun, manic read...like a Fall song on the page.
The Four Spent the Day Together
Chris Kraus
Loved this! A compelling read that felt semi documentarian. The depiction of addiction was so real it was unsettling to read. I never read I Love Dick but I’ll go back to it now.
Chris Kraus
Loved this! A compelling read that felt semi documentarian. The depiction of addiction was so real it was unsettling to read. I never read I Love Dick but I’ll go back to it now.
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Sleep Phase
Mohamed Kheir
National Book Award longlist. Compact, punchy, Post-Arab Spring lit with a nod toward Kafka, and another toward someone like Cesar Aira in Kheir’s conjuring of a dreamworld. Fantastic book.
Mohamed Kheir
National Book Award longlist. Compact, punchy, Post-Arab Spring lit with a nod toward Kafka, and another toward someone like Cesar Aira in Kheir’s conjuring of a dreamworld. Fantastic book.
if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
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Kaba is quoted in Kelly Hayes's powerful essay, the latter writes: "I see you, Chicago. I see you brave and beautiful in your cars, tailing ICE vehicles. I see you charging out of your homes before you’ve brushed your teeth to blow your whistles, shout down ICE agents, and hold onto your neighbors."
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Kaba is quoted in Kelly Hayes's powerful essay, the latter writes: "I see you, Chicago. I see you brave and beautiful in your cars, tailing ICE vehicles. I see you charging out of your homes before you’ve brushed your teeth to blow your whistles, shout down ICE agents, and hold onto your neighbors."
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This morning, I spoke at the SOMOS Labor Breakfast.
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This morning, I spoke at the SOMOS Labor Breakfast.
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
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It's not really a coincidence that the people who freak out the most about Mamdani are also the people most feverishly opposed to anything, anything at all being done to punish Israel behavior that virtually everyone agrees is bad
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
It's not really a coincidence that the people who freak out the most about Mamdani are also the people most feverishly opposed to anything, anything at all being done to punish Israel behavior that virtually everyone agrees is bad
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The motte and bailey this guy and thousands of other pro Israel pundits do on this is really quite pernicious. They talk about supporting two states and Palestinian freedom in the abstract and then call you an antisemite if you suggest that a settler who kills a Palestinian should be jailed.
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
The motte and bailey this guy and thousands of other pro Israel pundits do on this is really quite pernicious. They talk about supporting two states and Palestinian freedom in the abstract and then call you an antisemite if you suggest that a settler who kills a Palestinian should be jailed.
One of the highlights of ‘26 will be watching this bigot fall on her face
BREAKING: Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is running for governor of New York.
Republican US Rep. Elise Stefanik is running for governor of New York
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is running for governor of New York. Stefanik represents a sprawling congressional district in northern New York.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One of the highlights of ‘26 will be watching this bigot fall on her face
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Quick recap of some of the many things going over the past two days since Zohran has been elected! Have been organizing with Zohran for past fews years what’s happening with the campaign/admin inside and outside. As well as upcoming local candidates that have just announced today.
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Quick recap of some of the many things going over the past two days since Zohran has been elected! Have been organizing with Zohran for past fews years what’s happening with the campaign/admin inside and outside. As well as upcoming local candidates that have just announced today.
After 30 years of intense study I’ve concluded that Perverted By Language is the best Fall album
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
After 30 years of intense study I’ve concluded that Perverted By Language is the best Fall album
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Was compelled by the rock gods to capture this three-song sonic magic from the first North American performance of any iteration of The Saints. Enjoy The Saints '73-78 from their tour-opening show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DG8...
#teragramballroom #losangeles #rocknroll
#teragramballroom #losangeles #rocknroll
The Saints - (I’m) Misunderstood/(I’m) Stranded/Know Your Product @ Teragram Los Angeles,Nov 5, 2025
YouTube video by Miss Abyss
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Was compelled by the rock gods to capture this three-song sonic magic from the first North American performance of any iteration of The Saints. Enjoy The Saints '73-78 from their tour-opening show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DG8...
#teragramballroom #losangeles #rocknroll
#teragramballroom #losangeles #rocknroll
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Two years ago I interviewed a 31-year-old NY state assemblymember about a 7-year-old girl killed by an SUV driver in his district. I hung up the phone, astonished that I'd talked to a legislator who so thoughtfully articulated what actually needs to change on our streets.
He'll make a great mayor
He'll make a great mayor
June 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Two years ago I interviewed a 31-year-old NY state assemblymember about a 7-year-old girl killed by an SUV driver in his district. I hung up the phone, astonished that I'd talked to a legislator who so thoughtfully articulated what actually needs to change on our streets.
He'll make a great mayor
He'll make a great mayor
Oh hey look it’s the group Patel labeled domestic extremists not being able to properly identify the enemy
The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Oh hey look it’s the group Patel labeled domestic extremists not being able to properly identify the enemy
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On Israel-Palestine, Mamdani's coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists represents the future of the Democratic Party
Mamdani Created a Left-Liberal Coalition on Israel/Palestine
The surprising story of the New York mayoral campaign is not liberal Zionist opposition to Mamdani’s campaign, but their support.
jewishcurrents.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On Israel-Palestine, Mamdani's coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists represents the future of the Democratic Party
Sliwa is all bluster. 3 years ago he vowed to go into Astoria ("the belly of the beast"!) and beat leftists and return NYC to its natural state.
How's that going? Tiffany Caban was just on the ballot for reelection...unopposed. A mouth bigger than his brain.
www.amny.com/politics/cur...
How's that going? Tiffany Caban was just on the ballot for reelection...unopposed. A mouth bigger than his brain.
www.amny.com/politics/cur...
Curtis Sliwa Founds New Queens Political Club
Curtis Sliwa launches new political club in Queens, aiming to influence local politics and engage community members in civic activities and discussions.
www.amny.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Sliwa is all bluster. 3 years ago he vowed to go into Astoria ("the belly of the beast"!) and beat leftists and return NYC to its natural state.
How's that going? Tiffany Caban was just on the ballot for reelection...unopposed. A mouth bigger than his brain.
www.amny.com/politics/cur...
How's that going? Tiffany Caban was just on the ballot for reelection...unopposed. A mouth bigger than his brain.
www.amny.com/politics/cur...
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if you're in line to bribe Eric Adams, stay in line
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
if you're in line to bribe Eric Adams, stay in line
Zohran's victory was the culmination of a project that started many years ago and wouldn't be possible without DSA, the organizing force behind many great NYC victories. Until I joined in 2018 I was a leftist in the wilderness. Joining was the best political move I've ever made. JOIN JOIN JOIN!
Okay, I warn you: This is gonna be a long one.
I warn you further still: It's gonna be me telling you to join DSA. So if that bothers you for whatever reason, mute or unfollow or block or do whatever it is you gotta do.
But if you stick around, I'll try to make it worth your while.
I warn you further still: It's gonna be me telling you to join DSA. So if that bothers you for whatever reason, mute or unfollow or block or do whatever it is you gotta do.
But if you stick around, I'll try to make it worth your while.
Join DSA. Become a member today.
Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...
act.dsausa.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Zohran's victory was the culmination of a project that started many years ago and wouldn't be possible without DSA, the organizing force behind many great NYC victories. Until I joined in 2018 I was a leftist in the wilderness. Joining was the best political move I've ever made. JOIN JOIN JOIN!
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
