Alan Cunningham
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International Relations Afficionado | Aspiring Novelist | Book & Movie Lover | Follow me on Substack: https://substack.com/@alanthecommentariat
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When I sit and think about it I still can't really believe they elected him a second time.
“Dems didn’t have a real primary”
“People cared about the economy”
“Biden should’ve stepped down earlier”
“Trump had wealthier benefactors”
“Harris/Biden shouldn’t fund Israel”
All that to me isn’t right; what the 2024 election showed me was that racism and misogyny trumps everything else
“People cared about the economy”
“Biden should’ve stepped down earlier”
“Trump had wealthier benefactors”
“Harris/Biden shouldn’t fund Israel”
All that to me isn’t right; what the 2024 election showed me was that racism and misogyny trumps everything else
I’ve come across people more unqualified for their post (by no means is that an endorsement), but she is also easily the most annoying I think to be in such a position
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I’ve come across people more unqualified for their post (by no means is that an endorsement), but she is also easily the most annoying I think to be in such a position
This
I in no way am a humanities or ancient lit expert, but goddamn the takes some of these Neanderthals have are atrocious
I in no way am a humanities or ancient lit expert, but goddamn the takes some of these Neanderthals have are atrocious
My theory is that tech bros hate humanities because they've all tried once to impress a girl studding English Lit by talking about a book and they were all laughed at for their complete misreading of the text.
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
This
I in no way am a humanities or ancient lit expert, but goddamn the takes some of these Neanderthals have are atrocious
I in no way am a humanities or ancient lit expert, but goddamn the takes some of these Neanderthals have are atrocious
If Trump was involved in getting this, I also can guarantee you he cut corners and those lobsters taste like shit
That said, yeah this is what we should expect from Conservatives; this is who the modern Conservative is and wants to be
That said, yeah this is what we should expect from Conservatives; this is who the modern Conservative is and wants to be
On Saturday, while fighting tooth-and-nail to keep SNAP benefits from going to hungry families, Trump debuted a seafood buffet at Mar-a-Lago with shrimp towers, lobster tails, and loads of caviar.
Congressional republicans have greenlighted his callousness, corruption, and cruelty at every step.
Congressional republicans have greenlighted his callousness, corruption, and cruelty at every step.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
If Trump was involved in getting this, I also can guarantee you he cut corners and those lobsters taste like shit
That said, yeah this is what we should expect from Conservatives; this is who the modern Conservative is and wants to be
That said, yeah this is what we should expect from Conservatives; this is who the modern Conservative is and wants to be
This’ll make the base happy
Of course, his base is that freaking challenged, they very well may put aside their biases and hatred if dear leader says it’s good for them
Again, hook line and sinker
Of course, his base is that freaking challenged, they very well may put aside their biases and hatred if dear leader says it’s good for them
Again, hook line and sinker
Trump Defends Plan to Bring in Hundreds of Thousands of Chinese Students: ‘I Know What MAGA Wants Better Than Anybody Else’
Trump Defends Plan to Bring in Hundreds of Thousands of Chinese Students: ‘I Know What MAGA Wants Better Than Anybody Else’
President Donald Trump defended his plan to bring hundreds of thousands of Chinese students into the country, declaring, "I know what MAGA wants."
The post Trump Defends Plan to Bring in Hundreds of Thousands of Chinese Students: ‘I Know What MAGA Wants Better Than Anybody Else’ first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
This’ll make the base happy
Of course, his base is that freaking challenged, they very well may put aside their biases and hatred if dear leader says it’s good for them
Again, hook line and sinker
Of course, his base is that freaking challenged, they very well may put aside their biases and hatred if dear leader says it’s good for them
Again, hook line and sinker
So instead of having a backbone and listening to what the bulk of Americans wanted, he was worried about *checks notes* looking federal employees in the eye or what someone may say to him?
He’s an elected official; he’s supposed to be used to people giving him looks and saying shit to him
He’s an elected official; he’s supposed to be used to people giving him looks and saying shit to him
Sen. Kaine on his vote for funding deal
“I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct. 1, because I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed federal worker would say to me at church”
“I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct. 1, because I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed federal worker would say to me at church”
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
So instead of having a backbone and listening to what the bulk of Americans wanted, he was worried about *checks notes* looking federal employees in the eye or what someone may say to him?
He’s an elected official; he’s supposed to be used to people giving him looks and saying shit to him
He’s an elected official; he’s supposed to be used to people giving him looks and saying shit to him
Let it be known Senator Paul has more backbone than seven Democrats/one independent
I really often don’t like the man, but I’ll give Paul credit where it’s due; he stood up for his constituents while people like Kaine, Shaheen, and Fetterman all betrayed the people they claim to care about
I really often don’t like the man, but I’ll give Paul credit where it’s due; he stood up for his constituents while people like Kaine, Shaheen, and Fetterman all betrayed the people they claim to care about
By a vote of 60-40, the Senate passed H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, as amended.
Democrats/Independent voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen & Shaheen
Republican voting no: Senator Paul
Democrats/Independent voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen & Shaheen
Republican voting no: Senator Paul
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Let it be known Senator Paul has more backbone than seven Democrats/one independent
I really often don’t like the man, but I’ll give Paul credit where it’s due; he stood up for his constituents while people like Kaine, Shaheen, and Fetterman all betrayed the people they claim to care about
I really often don’t like the man, but I’ll give Paul credit where it’s due; he stood up for his constituents while people like Kaine, Shaheen, and Fetterman all betrayed the people they claim to care about
You are a fucking idiot if you believe this
She’s gambling on us by the way; she herself has absolutely nothing to lose, she’s gambling our futures, health, and safety on dealing with Republicans
She’s gambling on us by the way; she herself has absolutely nothing to lose, she’s gambling our futures, health, and safety on dealing with Republicans
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
You are a fucking idiot if you believe this
She’s gambling on us by the way; she herself has absolutely nothing to lose, she’s gambling our futures, health, and safety on dealing with Republicans
She’s gambling on us by the way; she herself has absolutely nothing to lose, she’s gambling our futures, health, and safety on dealing with Republicans
People really need to start considering the fact that suicide rates and depression/mental illness is really going to skyrocket amongst the Millennial and Gen Z demographic. This kind of consistent uncertainty and fear really takes a toll and will only be getting worse
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
People really need to start considering the fact that suicide rates and depression/mental illness is really going to skyrocket amongst the Millennial and Gen Z demographic. This kind of consistent uncertainty and fear really takes a toll and will only be getting worse
While I had hoped Senate Dems wouldn’t cave before I got this piece out, yet they managed to do so :/
Anyway, here’s my latest on the govt shutdown, why the responsibility for it lays squarely on the GOP & Trump, and why Dems should have kept holding the line
Link below ⬇️
Anyway, here’s my latest on the govt shutdown, why the responsibility for it lays squarely on the GOP & Trump, and why Dems should have kept holding the line
Link below ⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
While I had hoped Senate Dems wouldn’t cave before I got this piece out, yet they managed to do so :/
Anyway, here’s my latest on the govt shutdown, why the responsibility for it lays squarely on the GOP & Trump, and why Dems should have kept holding the line
Link below ⬇️
Anyway, here’s my latest on the govt shutdown, why the responsibility for it lays squarely on the GOP & Trump, and why Dems should have kept holding the line
Link below ⬇️
The Onion strikes again
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Onion strikes again
Well this should definitely make Cornyn an even better choice for Senate now
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Well this should definitely make Cornyn an even better choice for Senate now
Any Senate Dem that votes yes needs to be primaried and HARD
Can’t emphasize just how braindead and completely idiotic yes votes are right now; if the goal is to infuriate everyday Americans, congrats ya’ll are doing a great fucking job
Can’t emphasize just how braindead and completely idiotic yes votes are right now; if the goal is to infuriate everyday Americans, congrats ya’ll are doing a great fucking job
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Any Senate Dem that votes yes needs to be primaried and HARD
Can’t emphasize just how braindead and completely idiotic yes votes are right now; if the goal is to infuriate everyday Americans, congrats ya’ll are doing a great fucking job
Can’t emphasize just how braindead and completely idiotic yes votes are right now; if the goal is to infuriate everyday Americans, congrats ya’ll are doing a great fucking job
Reposted by Alan Cunningham
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
Reposted by Alan Cunningham
This app watching cspan:
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This app watching cspan:
Reposted by Alan Cunningham
This is the ideal Dem candidate for next year, you may not like him but this is what peak performance will look like
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
This is the ideal Dem candidate for next year, you may not like him but this is what peak performance will look like
We shouldn’t be surprised by this of course
Listen to the woman speak for 60 seconds and you’ll understand she thinks the world of herself, loves the sound of her own voice, and thinks her shit is gold
Listen to the woman speak for 60 seconds and you’ll understand she thinks the world of herself, loves the sound of her own voice, and thinks her shit is gold
"eight bodyguards surround the Free Press founder at all times, and she’s shuttled around in a caravan of SUVs, much like the president and vice president."
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We shouldn’t be surprised by this of course
Listen to the woman speak for 60 seconds and you’ll understand she thinks the world of herself, loves the sound of her own voice, and thinks her shit is gold
Listen to the woman speak for 60 seconds and you’ll understand she thinks the world of herself, loves the sound of her own voice, and thinks her shit is gold
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November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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I remember being told by my lifelong police officer father that being added to the Brady list or being Giglio impaired was a kiss of death for cops (like a GOMOR for officers)
I realized that in his departments, it would mean a kiss of death, but not anywhere else often
I realized that in his departments, it would mean a kiss of death, but not anywhere else often
For one of my final stories with @wired.com, I teamed up with @peggylowe.bsky.social at KCUR to dig through a Kansas City, KS police hack
Inside were some of the most disturbing misconduct files I’ve ever read—and a secret list of cops the department said couldnt be trusted
Here are a few of them:
Inside were some of the most disturbing misconduct files I’ve ever read—and a secret list of cops the department said couldnt be trusted
Here are a few of them:
Hack Exposes Kansas City’s Secret Police Misconduct List
A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arres...
www.wired.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I remember being told by my lifelong police officer father that being added to the Brady list or being Giglio impaired was a kiss of death for cops (like a GOMOR for officers)
I realized that in his departments, it would mean a kiss of death, but not anywhere else often
I realized that in his departments, it would mean a kiss of death, but not anywhere else often
What is it with these people & constant security details? Seriously, is it a desire to seem important, is it a neurotic fear of violence against them? I think it's projection; they want to see violence doled out against those they hate, now they expect the same violence against themselves
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What is it with these people & constant security details? Seriously, is it a desire to seem important, is it a neurotic fear of violence against them? I think it's projection; they want to see violence doled out against those they hate, now they expect the same violence against themselves
This restyling though has been a main aspect of the party since the mid-1960s
Buckley realized this when he ran for Mayor of NYC; the less educated and blue collar have been the modern Republican Party’s base for the last 60 years at least
Buckley realized this when he ran for Mayor of NYC; the less educated and blue collar have been the modern Republican Party’s base for the last 60 years at least
The GOP has "restyled itself to be a party for less-educated people and more blue-collar voters ... but then the people who run it are subservient to oligarchs ... And [MTG] is one of the very few people to actually notice that the Republican Party actively harms its own voters." trib.al/lCqYITi
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This restyling though has been a main aspect of the party since the mid-1960s
Buckley realized this when he ran for Mayor of NYC; the less educated and blue collar have been the modern Republican Party’s base for the last 60 years at least
Buckley realized this when he ran for Mayor of NYC; the less educated and blue collar have been the modern Republican Party’s base for the last 60 years at least
If the DEA had arrested 171 Sinaloa cartel members, does anybody realize how severely damaging that would be to Sinaloa’s U.S. operations?
Like that’d destroy so much of their Northeast and Eastern seaboard operations
Like that’d destroy so much of their Northeast and Eastern seaboard operations
A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent said the DEA made “high-level arrests” of 171 Sinaloa Cartel members across New England in August.
A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.
A Globe investigation found that many of the DEA’s targets were addicts, low-level dealers, shoplifters, and homeless people.
The DEA said they arrested 171 ‘high ranking’ Sinaloa Cartel members. A Spotlight investigation found that’s not true. - The Boston Globe
A Globe investigation found that the federal agency misrepresented the stature of its targets, claiming cartel ties at a time when the Trump administration is taking lethal military action against such groups.
trib.al
October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
If the DEA had arrested 171 Sinaloa cartel members, does anybody realize how severely damaging that would be to Sinaloa’s U.S. operations?
Like that’d destroy so much of their Northeast and Eastern seaboard operations
Like that’d destroy so much of their Northeast and Eastern seaboard operations
A rather local post, but for those in #sanantonio you've surely heard about Project Marvel; I have written in my first Substack article, an argument against the Project and strongly urge anyone interested to read, comment, and subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/alanthec...
A Playground for the Wealthy
Project Marvel is billed as building for a greater and better San Antonio. Instead, it will only serve to make more money for the already rich.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A rather local post, but for those in #sanantonio you've surely heard about Project Marvel; I have written in my first Substack article, an argument against the Project and strongly urge anyone interested to read, comment, and subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/alanthec...
I’m convinced now that people much prefer to listen to idiotic narcissists with no formal (or passion for) education, and no evidence or facts to base their views off of, instead of persons who actually care about the things they discuss
And that’s super frustrating
And that’s super frustrating
Joe Rogan is confusing measles with chicken pox
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I’m convinced now that people much prefer to listen to idiotic narcissists with no formal (or passion for) education, and no evidence or facts to base their views off of, instead of persons who actually care about the things they discuss
And that’s super frustrating
And that’s super frustrating
Been a long time coming, but I have finally created a Substack to host my writing
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October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Been a long time coming, but I have finally created a Substack to host my writing
If you like fact based, progressive commentaries on national security, foreign policy, & U.S. politics, come and subscribe!!
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If you like fact based, progressive commentaries on national security, foreign policy, & U.S. politics, come and subscribe!!
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Can’t wait to hear the inevitable crying from Republicans that “we should move on, this’ll hurt the country”
Like when Elizabeth Drew said it was good Ford pardoned Nixon because “the country would’ve been stopped”
Like when Elizabeth Drew said it was good Ford pardoned Nixon because “the country would’ve been stopped”
I actually do want the next president to appoint someone like Stephen Miller, except I want it to be Bill Kristol, and I want his monomaniacal obsession to be destroying Trump’s legacy and prosecuting everyone in the administration.
October 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Can’t wait to hear the inevitable crying from Republicans that “we should move on, this’ll hurt the country”
Like when Elizabeth Drew said it was good Ford pardoned Nixon because “the country would’ve been stopped”
Like when Elizabeth Drew said it was good Ford pardoned Nixon because “the country would’ve been stopped”