Ben.
@benjaminwilkins.bsky.social
Dad/Husband. Jesus disciple. Basketball fanatic. Politically homeless. ATL ➡️ Nashville. #Titans #BBN #TrueToAtlanta #ForTheA (Formerly @BenWilkins on the other place)
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When a cabinet member announces "We are using the military to liberate an American city from its elected leaders," where do you go from there. What is left to say. The idea of that being anything short of a near-universal "Wait, what the fuck is going on" moment proves how far we've backslid.
June 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
When a cabinet member announces "We are using the military to liberate an American city from its elected leaders," where do you go from there. What is left to say. The idea of that being anything short of a near-universal "Wait, what the fuck is going on" moment proves how far we've backslid.
If Musk is a "big time addict" as Trump claims, shouldn't Trump be held responsible for putting a drug addict in such an authoritative government position without a proper background check?
June 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If Musk is a "big time addict" as Trump claims, shouldn't Trump be held responsible for putting a drug addict in such an authoritative government position without a proper background check?
Musk claims "without me Trump would have lost the election", which underscores the necessity for a max limit to political donations from both an individual household and corporations. We cannot and should not allow someone to purchase elections. That's not democracy.
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Musk claims "without me Trump would have lost the election", which underscores the necessity for a max limit to political donations from both an individual household and corporations. We cannot and should not allow someone to purchase elections. That's not democracy.
ADD/ADHD wasn't even given a name until 1980 despite doctors noticing it as early as 1798. You didn't hear about it because it wasn't named yet dumbass.
RFK JR: ADD, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, Narcolepsy, Autism.. All of these are injuries that I never heard of when I was a kid.
April 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
ADD/ADHD wasn't even given a name until 1980 despite doctors noticing it as early as 1798. You didn't hear about it because it wasn't named yet dumbass.
Mark Pope has been incredible in the transfer portal this year (and last), but more impressive than the players he recruited are the players he KEPT. Out of 6 possible returners, he kept 4 of them & all of the most important ones. Other programs are losing their key players, UK is keeping them. #BBN
April 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Mark Pope has been incredible in the transfer portal this year (and last), but more impressive than the players he recruited are the players he KEPT. Out of 6 possible returners, he kept 4 of them & all of the most important ones. Other programs are losing their key players, UK is keeping them. #BBN
While most teams seem to be having a hard time keeping their top players around (i.e. Baylor losing all 7 remaining players to the portal), Kentucky has just one outgoing transfer and 5 returning. Great sign for Pope and the future of the program! #BBN
April 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
While most teams seem to be having a hard time keeping their top players around (i.e. Baylor losing all 7 remaining players to the portal), Kentucky has just one outgoing transfer and 5 returning. Great sign for Pope and the future of the program! #BBN
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WATCH: @jrclemmons.bsky.social says @govbilllee and the Republicans have doubled the state budget while underfunding education, health care, roads etc— steering 💰to corporate handouts
As Jason Zachary brags TN’s budget is balanced (not mentioned: we get 40% from the federal government)
As Jason Zachary brags TN’s budget is balanced (not mentioned: we get 40% from the federal government)
April 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
WATCH: @jrclemmons.bsky.social says @govbilllee and the Republicans have doubled the state budget while underfunding education, health care, roads etc— steering 💰to corporate handouts
As Jason Zachary brags TN’s budget is balanced (not mentioned: we get 40% from the federal government)
As Jason Zachary brags TN’s budget is balanced (not mentioned: we get 40% from the federal government)
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IN EL SALVADOR: Senator Van Hollen says Trump is in violation of court orders — and is paying El Salvador to imprison an innocent man. (And #KilmarÁbregoGarcía is not the only one)
April 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
IN EL SALVADOR: Senator Van Hollen says Trump is in violation of court orders — and is paying El Salvador to imprison an innocent man. (And #KilmarÁbregoGarcía is not the only one)
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While there are a number of other contenders, I do think the Trump v. US immunity decision will go down as the single worst decision in United States Supreme Court history.
In fact, it has effectively made the president (any president) a dictator, if he or she chooses to be.
In fact, it has effectively made the president (any president) a dictator, if he or she chooses to be.
April 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
While there are a number of other contenders, I do think the Trump v. US immunity decision will go down as the single worst decision in United States Supreme Court history.
In fact, it has effectively made the president (any president) a dictator, if he or she chooses to be.
In fact, it has effectively made the president (any president) a dictator, if he or she chooses to be.
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The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts wire services' access to the president apnews.com/article/ap-t...
The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts wire services' access to the president
The White House has put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by the news agencies that serve media outlets around around the world.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts wire services' access to the president apnews.com/article/ap-t...
Oweh declaring for the draft is not surprising. From what's been reported, this was the plan all along. The real nugget is that he maintained eligiblity and did not enter the transfer portal. If he plays in college, he'll play for the Cats. #BBN
April 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Oweh declaring for the draft is not surprising. From what's been reported, this was the plan all along. The real nugget is that he maintained eligiblity and did not enter the transfer portal. If he plays in college, he'll play for the Cats. #BBN
The transfer portal has ruined hating players. If someone like Christian Laettner hits "the shot" against your team, you can't hate that player because he might be on your team next year.
April 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The transfer portal has ruined hating players. If someone like Christian Laettner hits "the shot" against your team, you can't hate that player because he might be on your team next year.
Now that Lewis is gone, I think we add two more. If Garrison leaves, 3 more.
We were going hard after Wilkerson before Lewis left. That's not going to change.
Xaivian Lee is the guy I'd make a strong push for to replace Lewis.
If BG leaves, I'd go hard for Alvaro. (Unless... Ament???) #BBN
We were going hard after Wilkerson before Lewis left. That's not going to change.
Xaivian Lee is the guy I'd make a strong push for to replace Lewis.
If BG leaves, I'd go hard for Alvaro. (Unless... Ament???) #BBN
April 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Now that Lewis is gone, I think we add two more. If Garrison leaves, 3 more.
We were going hard after Wilkerson before Lewis left. That's not going to change.
Xaivian Lee is the guy I'd make a strong push for to replace Lewis.
If BG leaves, I'd go hard for Alvaro. (Unless... Ament???) #BBN
We were going hard after Wilkerson before Lewis left. That's not going to change.
Xaivian Lee is the guy I'd make a strong push for to replace Lewis.
If BG leaves, I'd go hard for Alvaro. (Unless... Ament???) #BBN
Mark Pope is absolutely the perfect coach for Kentucky. That said, it won't surprise me if we're talking about Bucky McMillan for SEC COY in the next 3-4 years. Dude can coach. #BBN
April 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Mark Pope is absolutely the perfect coach for Kentucky. That said, it won't surprise me if we're talking about Bucky McMillan for SEC COY in the next 3-4 years. Dude can coach. #BBN
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He wore the cheesehead hat in WI. Spent $20 million. Paid people to sign petitions. Paid people to canvas. Did million dollar giveaways. A rally. TV interviews. But I guess people in Wisconsin didn’t appreciate an oligarch trying to buy their civil liberties.
April 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
He wore the cheesehead hat in WI. Spent $20 million. Paid people to sign petitions. Paid people to canvas. Did million dollar giveaways. A rally. TV interviews. But I guess people in Wisconsin didn’t appreciate an oligarch trying to buy their civil liberties.
I totally agree with this. The Democratic party needs to back off culture wars and lean into the issues that the working and middle class care about most. AOC is the person for the job.
I think AOC's messaging is perfect for this moment.
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It's Time To Follow AOC's Lead
Ocasio Cortez is telling crowds that Trump and his people despise the working and middle classes. She's right.
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April 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I totally agree with this. The Democratic party needs to back off culture wars and lean into the issues that the working and middle class care about most. AOC is the person for the job.
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I think AOC's messaging is perfect for this moment.
bad-faith-times.ghost.io/its-time-to-...
bad-faith-times.ghost.io/its-time-to-...
It's Time To Follow AOC's Lead
Ocasio Cortez is telling crowds that Trump and his people despise the working and middle classes. She's right.
bad-faith-times.ghost.io
April 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I think AOC's messaging is perfect for this moment.
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Mark Pope says he wants size and physicality from the transfer portal. That's not Abdi Bashir (6-7/160). Love his game, but I don't think he's built for the physicality of the SEC. He's a helluva player tho! #BBN
April 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Mark Pope says he wants size and physicality from the transfer portal. That's not Abdi Bashir (6-7/160). Love his game, but I don't think he's built for the physicality of the SEC. He's a helluva player tho! #BBN
The transfer portal is out of control. Players should be allowed to transfer no more than twice, and only once without penalty of sitting for a year. NCAA needs to fix this.
March 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The transfer portal is out of control. Players should be allowed to transfer no more than twice, and only once without penalty of sitting for a year. NCAA needs to fix this.
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March 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Walmart thought it could use its immense power as America’s biggest retailer to make Chinese suppliers eat the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Walmart got a response it’s not accustomed to hearing.
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China is turning up pressure on Walmart. That could mean higher prices for US customers | CNN Business
Walmart thought it could use its immense power as America’s biggest retailer to make Chinese suppliers eat the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Walmart got a response it’s not accustomed ...
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March 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Walmart thought it could use its immense power as America’s biggest retailer to make Chinese suppliers eat the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But Walmart got a response it’s not accustomed to hearing.
No.
No.
If we're going to win this game, we have to get defensive rebounds. Can't give them second chance points. We have a shooting advantage, and need to capitalize. Can't be trigger shy! GO CATS
March 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If we're going to win this game, we have to get defensive rebounds. Can't give them second chance points. We have a shooting advantage, and need to capitalize. Can't be trigger shy! GO CATS