Arthur Fischer
@arjafi.bsky.social
I know a thing or two about topological consequences of the proper forcing axiom.
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“I go around the country and people will say, Pete you just don't understand why we're so mad about the 51st state and it's kind of like, yeah, you're right, I don't,” Hoekstra said
Not the only thing this idiot doesn’t understand.
Not the only thing this idiot doesn’t understand.
Hoekstra accuses Canada of meddling in U.S. politics, says restarting trade talks 'not going to be easy' | CBC News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra continued to lash out against the ad campaign that infuriated his president and abruptly ended trade negotiations while on stage in Ottawa Wednesday, accusing C...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“I go around the country and people will say, Pete you just don't understand why we're so mad about the 51st state and it's kind of like, yeah, you're right, I don't,” Hoekstra said
Not the only thing this idiot doesn’t understand.
Not the only thing this idiot doesn’t understand.
Trump has not fully consolidated his grip on power: his regime is not totalitarian. Perhaps it never will be because Orbán-style "competitive authoritarianism" allows for the plausible deniability that Tom here is desperate to grasp. But the ideology behind the Trump regime is clearly fascist.
1. If America were fascist right now, I would not be posting here. Neither would you.
Instead, I - and you - would be trying to build networks of people *offline* who can support and protect each other, in the dark, rather than yelling at the president and his stooges in our own names. /2
Instead, I - and you - would be trying to build networks of people *offline* who can support and protect each other, in the dark, rather than yelling at the president and his stooges in our own names. /2
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump has not fully consolidated his grip on power: his regime is not totalitarian. Perhaps it never will be because Orbán-style "competitive authoritarianism" allows for the plausible deniability that Tom here is desperate to grasp. But the ideology behind the Trump regime is clearly fascist.
CBC don't run cover for a foreign authoritarian determined to destroy Canada challenge [impossible]
Trump is named 1,500 times in the Epstein document dump. Here's why that number doesn't matter | CBC News
Donald Trump's name appears at least 1,500 times in documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein made public Wednesday by Republicans in the U.S. Congress, according to an AI-assisted search of the ma...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
CBC don't run cover for a foreign authoritarian determined to destroy Canada challenge [impossible]
I'm beginning to think that Keir Starmer was not the brilliant tactician I thought he was.
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm beginning to think that Keir Starmer was not the brilliant tactician I thought he was.
Way to go, anti-vax shitheads!
Canada loses measles elimination status | CBC
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Way to go, anti-vax shitheads!
Fuck me! I was not aware how terrible the extinction of humans would be to the US's GDP! I am now convinced that we should avoid this outcome. As long as it is fiscally prudent to do so, of course. 🫤
AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Fuck me! I was not aware how terrible the extinction of humans would be to the US's GDP! I am now convinced that we should avoid this outcome. As long as it is fiscally prudent to do so, of course. 🫤
I'm sure one day this award will all the legacy and prestige the NRSC's "Champion for Freedom Award" enjoys today.
November 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I'm sure one day this award will all the legacy and prestige the NRSC's "Champion for Freedom Award" enjoys today.
Cancerous Dilbert man is giving new meaning to "terminally divorced."
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Cancerous Dilbert man is giving new meaning to "terminally divorced."
I recall the following quote from David Frum's "Trumpocracy": If conservatives become convinced they cannot win democratically they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy.
They know they have one year. Expect the absolute worst from them. Be prepared, not scared.
They know they have one year. Expect the absolute worst from them. Be prepared, not scared.
The GOP was already freaking out about the impending Trump effect on the midterms.
Now they’re fucking terrified.
Now they’re fucking terrified.
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I recall the following quote from David Frum's "Trumpocracy": If conservatives become convinced they cannot win democratically they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy.
They know they have one year. Expect the absolute worst from them. Be prepared, not scared.
They know they have one year. Expect the absolute worst from them. Be prepared, not scared.
You can take the man out of the Republican party, but you cannot take Republican thinking out of the man.
Duh. Those of us on the ground last year actually speaking with middle class/working class voters and who heard from these voters every single day the same - “Trump is an asshole, but Democrats are out of touch” - could’ve saved my new political party a lot of time & money producing this “report.”👇
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
You can take the man out of the Republican party, but you cannot take Republican thinking out of the man.
The CBC continues to be disappointing. Instead of framing it as broad support for Ontario's ad, they centre Trump's bruised ego.
Despite Trump's anger, Canadian politicians won't say Ontario's anti-tariff ad was a mistake | CBC News
Although an Ontario government anti-tariff advertisement has shredded Canada-U.S. trade talks, Canadian officials all the way from the municipal to the federal level are backing Ontario Premier Doug F...
www.cbc.ca
October 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The CBC continues to be disappointing. Instead of framing it as broad support for Ontario's ad, they centre Trump's bruised ego.
It's getting easier and easier to comprehend that Sam still thinks of the Blue Jays as a "new team."
October 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's getting easier and easier to comprehend that Sam still thinks of the Blue Jays as a "new team."
Prince Duke Nonce is now just Prince Nonce.
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'
In a statement, the prince says:
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October 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Prince Duke Nonce is now just Prince Nonce.
ZFC proves its consistency.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
ZFC proves its consistency.
As Kemi Badenoch suggests returning the UK to trickle-down economics, here's a quick explainer.
A Simple Guide To Trickle-Down Economics
YouTube video by TheExplodingHeads
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October 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
As Kemi Badenoch suggests returning the UK to trickle-down economics, here's a quick explainer.
Is it weird to think about the condition of an actress's hymen when you are watching a movie? Asking for a 63-year-old man.
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Is it weird to think about the condition of an actress's hymen when you are watching a movie? Asking for a 63-year-old man.
I hope USians take this as a warning that they can't just wait and hope that the results of the midterms will fix their situation.
Trump to generals: "Last month, I signed an executive order to provide training for a quick reaction force that can help quell civil disturbances. This is gonna be a big thing for the people in this room, because it's the enemy from within & we have to handle it before it gets out of control"
September 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I hope USians take this as a warning that they can't just wait and hope that the results of the midterms will fix their situation.
Might be a small thing, but why is "Charlie Kirk" spelled correctly on the cup? Wouldn't writing "Chartreuse Kink" be more in keeping with Starbucks policy?
September 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Might be a small thing, but why is "Charlie Kirk" spelled correctly on the cup? Wouldn't writing "Chartreuse Kink" be more in keeping with Starbucks policy?
It's good that these European nations have remembered that they have navies.
🚨🇪🇸 Breaking: Spain has dispatched a navy vessel to support the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza. Speaking from New York, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain “condemns the genocide” in Gaza and demanded Israel uphold international law and allow Spanish citizens to sail safely in the...
September 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's good that these European nations have remembered that they have navies.
Remember when asked about trans rights during the campaign she replied that she would "follow the law"? Some tried to spin that into a full-throated defense of trans rights. Albeit most doing that were only using it to cudgel actual trans people with.
Unsurprising — but depressing — development.
Unsurprising — but depressing — development.
"Kamala Harris cites concerns about trans athletes in her book"
And, there it is.
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And, there it is.
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Kamala Harris cites concerns about trans athletes in her book
The Trump campaign attacked Harris over her positions on transgender rights. She says they were misconstrued.
www.politico.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Remember when asked about trans rights during the campaign she replied that she would "follow the law"? Some tried to spin that into a full-throated defense of trans rights. Albeit most doing that were only using it to cudgel actual trans people with.
Unsurprising — but depressing — development.
Unsurprising — but depressing — development.
Brits glazing Starmer for his obsequiousness towards Trump is disheartening at best. It just reminds me that they are conditioned to be servile towards their "social betters."
September 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Brits glazing Starmer for his obsequiousness towards Trump is disheartening at best. It just reminds me that they are conditioned to be servile towards their "social betters."
The album version was great.
The live version at the Roseland Ballroom was perfection.
This is haunting.
"I got nobody on my side // And surely that ain't right"
The live version at the Roseland Ballroom was perfection.
This is haunting.
"I got nobody on my side // And surely that ain't right"
‘Roads’ 2025 – Together For Palestine
YouTube video by Portishead
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September 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The album version was great.
The live version at the Roseland Ballroom was perfection.
This is haunting.
"I got nobody on my side // And surely that ain't right"
The live version at the Roseland Ballroom was perfection.
This is haunting.
"I got nobody on my side // And surely that ain't right"
Fucking cry-bully.
U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with anti-American sentiment in Canada | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians, after U.S. President Donald Trump hit most of the world wi...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Fucking cry-bully.
Trump will never ban the Democratic Party because authoritarians know it is useful to have an almost comically weak foil to give the semblance of democracy.
NEW: Expect some drama in House Dems’ meeting this AM over a vote to honor Charlie Kirk.
Some members undecided. Others voting no or “present.” But some in the party fear anything but a unanimous vote for it will be a messaging coup for the GOP.
@Axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/09/18/c...
Some members undecided. Others voting no or “present.” But some in the party fear anything but a unanimous vote for it will be a messaging coup for the GOP.
@Axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/09/18/c...
House Democrats fume about vote to honor Charlie Kirk: "We're being totally set up"
The vote has been the topic of frenzied discussions in Democrats' closed-door meeting this week.
www.axios.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump will never ban the Democratic Party because authoritarians know it is useful to have an almost comically weak foil to give the semblance of democracy.
Someone briefed Trump (or, more likely, his speechwriters) that the phrase "special relationship" is like catnip to the ears of the much of the British political class. In particular, Starmer will be on cloud nine for weeks because of this. (Even if his poll numbers sink even further.)
![Trump says the term “special relationship” “does not begin to do [the bond] justice”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:37mccujtjfgwueyu6lp4zgxk/bafkreiapd72jnta4uxhienicmzqlbdktdutvbw574mcxtttbssixrvrlp4@jpeg)
September 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Someone briefed Trump (or, more likely, his speechwriters) that the phrase "special relationship" is like catnip to the ears of the much of the British political class. In particular, Starmer will be on cloud nine for weeks because of this. (Even if his poll numbers sink even further.)