Brian Aune
@aunebrian.bsky.social
GenXer in Hawaii. I’m sad about politics, but I’m happy about life.
Saw Neal Brennan at the mall. Knowing a bit about him, I thought he might appreciate being recognized but not being bothered. We made eye contact, gave him a small, dorky fist pump to let him know he's appreciated, & kept on moving. He gave me a subtle behind the back wave as he passed. The coolest.
December 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Saw Neal Brennan at the mall. Knowing a bit about him, I thought he might appreciate being recognized but not being bothered. We made eye contact, gave him a small, dorky fist pump to let him know he's appreciated, & kept on moving. He gave me a subtle behind the back wave as he passed. The coolest.
Isn’t MAGA media just going to say this is because of Trump disappearing all the “criminal illegals”? I know it’s not true, but feels like an opportunity for them.
December 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Isn’t MAGA media just going to say this is because of Trump disappearing all the “criminal illegals”? I know it’s not true, but feels like an opportunity for them.
(I know you were fishing for this, but I'm going to do it anyway.)
a close up of a man wearing a collar and looking at the camera .
ALT: a close up of a man wearing a collar and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
(I know you were fishing for this, but I'm going to do it anyway.)
I know it's old news - the militarization of our police forces, but we never should have accepted that this is what a law enforcement officer looks like nowadays. We didn't want occupying armies in this country, we never should have let law enforcement agencies become one.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I know it's old news - the militarization of our police forces, but we never should have accepted that this is what a law enforcement officer looks like nowadays. We didn't want occupying armies in this country, we never should have let law enforcement agencies become one.
This adjudicated sex abuser convicted felon president sure does publicly support and protect and hang out with other sex offenders a lot. But the media talks about it like we need to see the Epstein files to prove it or for them to just acknowledge EVERY TIME Epstein/Trump is discussed.
November 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
This adjudicated sex abuser convicted felon president sure does publicly support and protect and hang out with other sex offenders a lot. But the media talks about it like we need to see the Epstein files to prove it or for them to just acknowledge EVERY TIME Epstein/Trump is discussed.
The amount of mass gaslighting that the public is allowing itself to be subjected to, and that the media is perpetuating, is incredibly infuriating.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The amount of mass gaslighting that the public is allowing itself to be subjected to, and that the media is perpetuating, is incredibly infuriating.
You're a brave and honorable man. We need more like you in politics.
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
You're a brave and honorable man. We need more like you in politics.
I was just thinking this. Though I doubt it will stop this lawless administration from taking action against him. Hope I'm wrong.
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I was just thinking this. Though I doubt it will stop this lawless administration from taking action against him. Hope I'm wrong.
Setting aside whatever horrible nonsense she's saying (I refuse to unmute for her), for how much longer do we have to pretend not to notice what all these people are doing to their faces?
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Setting aside whatever horrible nonsense she's saying (I refuse to unmute for her), for how much longer do we have to pretend not to notice what all these people are doing to their faces?
What the actual fuck is wrong with these people? Seriously.
July 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What the actual fuck is wrong with these people? Seriously.
I love that we get to see the workshopping of Closer Look material here. Sincerely. Not being sarcastic. Thank you!
July 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I love that we get to see the workshopping of Closer Look material here. Sincerely. Not being sarcastic. Thank you!
Fun fact. They’re brothers.
June 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Fun fact. They’re brothers.
I’m sure you address this in the article but why does your headline call it a “Flag Day” parade while not also mentioning it is on Trump’s birthday? Doesn’t that feel like important context to put right up front? Especially when you know people mostly just see/read headlines?
June 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I’m sure you address this in the article but why does your headline call it a “Flag Day” parade while not also mentioning it is on Trump’s birthday? Doesn’t that feel like important context to put right up front? Especially when you know people mostly just see/read headlines?
“I love this pedophile as much as straight man can love another pedophile.”
June 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“I love this pedophile as much as straight man can love another pedophile.”
Why not? Both them eventually turning on each other and that Trump is in the files was 100% predictable.
June 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Why not? Both them eventually turning on each other and that Trump is in the files was 100% predictable.
I agree with you but in a country where Real Housewives is among the most popular entertainment and Fox “News” is the top rated news network, this might be exactly what we deserve.
June 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I agree with you but in a country where Real Housewives is among the most popular entertainment and Fox “News” is the top rated news network, this might be exactly what we deserve.
The Terror of Marshfield reigns on.
June 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Terror of Marshfield reigns on.
Came here to say this.
May 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Came here to say this.
Problem is, enough institutions people take them seriously that they become somewhat serious. Just look at the universities across the country (including mine) that have made substantive changes due to his insane, illegal EOs.
I hope more people realize your point, but it’s not true yet.
I hope more people realize your point, but it’s not true yet.
April 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Problem is, enough institutions people take them seriously that they become somewhat serious. Just look at the universities across the country (including mine) that have made substantive changes due to his insane, illegal EOs.
I hope more people realize your point, but it’s not true yet.
I hope more people realize your point, but it’s not true yet.