Wendell Albright
@wendella.bsky.social
Diplomatic dude. I know a little about international economics. I once explained the electoral college on Mongolian TV. Climate change believes in you. Vaccines are good, actually.
"I could smell the mustard and onions."
"I could smell the mustard and onions."
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Wendell Albright
@wendella.bsky.social
· Jun 10
It's like Asimov's "Nightfall" except instead of the stars driving us insane, it's social media...
I hope those big tough ICE and CBP men are proud of themselves
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I hope those big tough ICE and CBP men are proud of themselves
cool; his HBO show was so good
I cannot wait to see this whenever it gets picked up.
The History of Concrete review – John Wilson’s first movie is an absurd triumph
The documentarian’s feature debut, essentially an extended episode of his HBO series, turns an exploration of concrete into a meditation on change
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
cool; his HBO show was so good
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
"we do, but it's important not to take pennies from the billionaires, you see"
I've been to some countries where people live under military rule or autocracy. And without fail, one of the questions I get when they ask about life in the U.S. is whether it's true that Americans just let homeless people die on the street.
During freezing temperatures in Port Arthur, Texas, a 61-year-old homeless man was found dead in his wheelchair outside a convenience store.
He was wearing a hospital gown and no shoes. Authorities say he had been released from a hospital the previous day.
This is a diseased society.
He was wearing a hospital gown and no shoes. Authorities say he had been released from a hospital the previous day.
This is a diseased society.
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
"we do, but it's important not to take pennies from the billionaires, you see"
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The Trump regime’s desire for malfeasance is bottomless, but its capacity is not.
They’ll definitely lie. They might try some theft. But I see nothing positive in pretending they’re more popular and competent than they are, and that the task of stealing Congressional elections is easier than it is.
They’ll definitely lie. They might try some theft. But I see nothing positive in pretending they’re more popular and competent than they are, and that the task of stealing Congressional elections is easier than it is.
February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The Trump regime’s desire for malfeasance is bottomless, but its capacity is not.
They’ll definitely lie. They might try some theft. But I see nothing positive in pretending they’re more popular and competent than they are, and that the task of stealing Congressional elections is easier than it is.
They’ll definitely lie. They might try some theft. But I see nothing positive in pretending they’re more popular and competent than they are, and that the task of stealing Congressional elections is easier than it is.
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This is the very best advice especially for the times we’re living in.
Every NATO ally should head this device and actively prepare.
Every NATO ally should head this device and actively prepare.
🇵🇱🇺🇸 Polish Lt. Gen. Piotr Blazeusz:
Poland is actively planning for scenarios where the U.S. does not come to help. You always need a main plan and branch plans.
You don’t discuss the details, but you always have different plans shelved.
Poland is actively planning for scenarios where the U.S. does not come to help. You always need a main plan and branch plans.
You don’t discuss the details, but you always have different plans shelved.
February 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
This is the very best advice especially for the times we’re living in.
Every NATO ally should head this device and actively prepare.
Every NATO ally should head this device and actively prepare.
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it's weird to see people complain about Bad Bunny's performance being in Spanish when there have been entire operas in Italian, German and French performed in the US and the top song of the last two years, K-Pop Demon Hunters' "Golden" has lyrics in Korean
February 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
it's weird to see people complain about Bad Bunny's performance being in Spanish when there have been entire operas in Italian, German and French performed in the US and the top song of the last two years, K-Pop Demon Hunters' "Golden" has lyrics in Korean
among other things, ain't nobody WORSHIPPING climate change
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
among other things, ain't nobody WORSHIPPING climate change
but seriously folks, with Skype dead, what alternatives do you suggest because no way I'm giving discord this stuff
looking forward to the next discord update where you can just @ your friends by their SSNs
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
but seriously folks, with Skype dead, what alternatives do you suggest because no way I'm giving discord this stuff
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And as an aside, we should not let anyone quietly remove Trump's name from things.
Removing his name from each and every building, demolishing his stupid monuments, melting down his dumb gold decorations and FIFA prize, each should be a televised national event.
Removing his name from each and every building, demolishing his stupid monuments, melting down his dumb gold decorations and FIFA prize, each should be a televised national event.
February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
And as an aside, we should not let anyone quietly remove Trump's name from things.
Removing his name from each and every building, demolishing his stupid monuments, melting down his dumb gold decorations and FIFA prize, each should be a televised national event.
Removing his name from each and every building, demolishing his stupid monuments, melting down his dumb gold decorations and FIFA prize, each should be a televised national event.
when I was in like fourth or sixth grade, I had to fake it in a math lesson on estimates because I already knew the EXACT answer. Like for this one (81-39=42) I knew it was 42 (hah), but would put down '40' as the answer...
It's Mental Math Monday! How would you mentally calculate 81-39?
February 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
when I was in like fourth or sixth grade, I had to fake it in a math lesson on estimates because I already knew the EXACT answer. Like for this one (81-39=42) I knew it was 42 (hah), but would put down '40' as the answer...
Did you know Marie Le Conte was one of the tree people at the Bad Bunny show? It's true!
if I started lying to people and saying I was one of the tree people at the Bad Bunny show would you guys back me up
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Did you know Marie Le Conte was one of the tree people at the Bad Bunny show? It's true!
to all of my neighbors who have Ring (and it's more than one), thank you SO much for enrolling me in the Big Brother Is Watching You program
February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
to all of my neighbors who have Ring (and it's more than one), thank you SO much for enrolling me in the Big Brother Is Watching You program
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Yep. Many of us who weren't sufficiently Trump-curious had to find other places to work.
The libertarian movement had one job, and it failed, and now it wants credit for success.
The libertarian movement had one job, and it failed, and now it wants credit for success.
Yes, some libertarians *did* try to warn you about Trump. But you canceled them for it.
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Yep. Many of us who weren't sufficiently Trump-curious had to find other places to work.
The libertarian movement had one job, and it failed, and now it wants credit for success.
The libertarian movement had one job, and it failed, and now it wants credit for success.
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Yes. For those covering Springfield Ohio and team Trump’s obsessions with terrorizing it these days, DHS is being tied up in court, but if you’re checking in with your people there today, you’ll see the climate of fear and confusion is already having an effect on residents, Haitian and otherwise
I spent yesterday reaching out to "creators" — purportedly liberal — about misinformation in their content related to Springfield and its potential impact on community safety. Springfield just closed its schools as of 10:30 today due to safety concerns.
www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springf...
www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springf...
Springfield City Schools students sent home early due to safety concerns
All Springfield City School District students are being dismissed early Monday morning due to safety concerns in the district.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Yes. For those covering Springfield Ohio and team Trump’s obsessions with terrorizing it these days, DHS is being tied up in court, but if you’re checking in with your people there today, you’ll see the climate of fear and confusion is already having an effect on residents, Haitian and otherwise
I would watch the hell out of that
Next Superbowl halftime should include a recreation of the confederate surrender at Appomattox while Jefferson Davis flees the scene dressed as an old lady.
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I would watch the hell out of that
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all of Trump's supporters are either racists, or are okay hanging out with racists
you know, like all those people hung out with Epstein after his public conviction for sex with children
you know, like all those people hung out with Epstein after his public conviction for sex with children
The time for mincing words and normalizing his ethnic cleansing campaign (disguised as “immigration policy”) is over. Trump is a racist. His party tolerates if it does not actively endorse his racism. Those who normalize him enable racism. His agenda is racist open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
They’ve Always Known He is A Racist...
They just never cared
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
all of Trump's supporters are either racists, or are okay hanging out with racists
you know, like all those people hung out with Epstein after his public conviction for sex with children
you know, like all those people hung out with Epstein after his public conviction for sex with children
hear, hear
February 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
hear, hear
nope
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
buff.ly
February 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
nope
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When I worked for Reason magazine during Trump's rise to power in 2016, I was explicitly forbidden by the editor in chief from writing about Trump's racism, or the violence and racism at his rallies.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
When I worked for Reason magazine during Trump's rise to power in 2016, I was explicitly forbidden by the editor in chief from writing about Trump's racism, or the violence and racism at his rallies.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
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So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Probes Comcast Relations With NBC Stations
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Comcast on Tuesday announcing a probe of the company's relations with NBC affiliates.
variety.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
but sure, TPS status for Haitians is no longer needed
four haitian women were deported from puerto rico; they have now been found decapitated
Four Haitian Women Were Deported From Puerto Rico; They Have Now Been Found Decapitated
So far, Dominican authorities have reported the arrest of a Haitian man identified as Chin Laduse, who is allegedly connected to the killings.
www.latintimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
but sure, TPS status for Haitians is no longer needed
hardened criminals Stephen Miller, Trump, and ICE want to protect us from
8/ For more on what kids are experiencing inside the Dilley detention center, read the full story by reporter @micarosenberg.bsky.social:
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 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
hardened criminals Stephen Miller, Trump, and ICE want to protect us from