Chris Ballard
@chrisjballard.bsky.social
Wannabe Concert Punnist
It'll be good to see the lad finally have his dreams realised
Finally about to see Messi lift that cup that eluded him all these years… 😅
December 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It'll be good to see the lad finally have his dreams realised
Water, water everywhere
And not a drop to drink
And not a drop to drink
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Water, water everywhere
And not a drop to drink
And not a drop to drink
Every day, it becomes easier to believe that Jeffries is a GOP plant
They couldn't have found a more submissive, enabling minority leader if they'd spent five years grooming one
They couldn't have found a more submissive, enabling minority leader if they'd spent five years grooming one
Jeffries: "The border is secure. That's a good thing. It happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it, of course he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration, there's a lot that's left to be desired."
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Every day, it becomes easier to believe that Jeffries is a GOP plant
They couldn't have found a more submissive, enabling minority leader if they'd spent five years grooming one
They couldn't have found a more submissive, enabling minority leader if they'd spent five years grooming one
I say this every time I read @brianphillips.bsky.social, but... This is so good.
(Could possibly only have been improved by signing off with "because colonialism". Iykyk)
(Could possibly only have been improved by signing off with "because colonialism". Iykyk)
I wrote 4000 words about Nuzzi/Lizza/RFK, please read it before it gets taken down by HR
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I say this every time I read @brianphillips.bsky.social, but... This is so good.
(Could possibly only have been improved by signing off with "because colonialism". Iykyk)
(Could possibly only have been improved by signing off with "because colonialism". Iykyk)
Normally I'm ok with writers getting paid for their work but I'm not singing up to Lizza's substack.
As much as I want read it, I don't want to *encourage* this sort of thing.
As much as I want read it, I don't want to *encourage* this sort of thing.
November 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Normally I'm ok with writers getting paid for their work but I'm not singing up to Lizza's substack.
As much as I want read it, I don't want to *encourage* this sort of thing.
As much as I want read it, I don't want to *encourage* this sort of thing.
Reposted by Chris Ballard
There is only one answer and every American soccer fan knows it
What are the funniest/worst athlete photoshoots of all time (will explain later)
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
There is only one answer and every American soccer fan knows it
Nobody involved with this story emerges well, and it's only Part 1
oh my god you have to read this until the end www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
Part 1: How I Found Out
Olivia had just returned from a reporting trip—at least that’s what she told me it was—and her Herschel backpack, the one with the flap that never quite closed properly, was tossed beside our bed, its...
www.telos.news
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Nobody involved with this story emerges well, and it's only Part 1
I am open to being Harry Kane's backup at the World Cup.
Zachary Levi Open To Return As Shazam! Or “Some Other DC Character” In The DCU If James Gunn Wants Him
Zachary Levi Open To Return As Shazam! Or “Some Other DC Character” In The DCU If James Gunn Wants Him
Zachary Levi is ready to return to comic book movies, if James Gunn has a spot for him in the new DCU.
In a new interview with FeatureFirst, the “Shazam!” actor expressed interest in returning in Gunn and Peter Safran‘s rebooted superhero franchise, either as Shazam! or an entirely new comic character. “Oh, yeah! Listen, I love playing Shazam!
Continue reading Zachary Levi Open To Return As Shazam! Or “Some Other DC Character” In The DCU If James Gunn Wants Him at The Playlist.
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I am open to being Harry Kane's backup at the World Cup.
Incredible how much Fifa has fucked up the global game. Nothing but venal greed
FIFA has raised ticket prices for dozens of 2026 World Cup games, in some cases by more than 20%.
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
2026 World Cup ticket prices jump; FIFA targets knockout rounds, USMNT games, cohosts
Another purchasing window has opened for 2026 World Cup tickets, and dynamic pricing is in full effect
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Incredible how much Fifa has fucked up the global game. Nothing but venal greed
Surely all set in Chicago.
4. My Best Friends Wedding
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2. Adventures in Babysitting
1. Blues Brothers
(He also occasionally looks at cardinals and asks "Orange whip? Orange whip?" before saying "Three Orange Whips" to his camerlengo)
4. My Best Friends Wedding
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2. Adventures in Babysitting
1. Blues Brothers
(He also occasionally looks at cardinals and asks "Orange whip? Orange whip?" before saying "Three Orange Whips" to his camerlengo)
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Surely all set in Chicago.
4. My Best Friends Wedding
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2. Adventures in Babysitting
1. Blues Brothers
(He also occasionally looks at cardinals and asks "Orange whip? Orange whip?" before saying "Three Orange Whips" to his camerlengo)
4. My Best Friends Wedding
3. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2. Adventures in Babysitting
1. Blues Brothers
(He also occasionally looks at cardinals and asks "Orange whip? Orange whip?" before saying "Three Orange Whips" to his camerlengo)
I used to *love* this game.
Haven't played in about 5 months now
Haven't played in about 5 months now
Show your enemies who’s in charge with the new Modified B-7 Pistol Hand Cannon.
Destiny 2: Renegades // December 2, 2025
🌙 bung.ie/renegades
Destiny 2: Renegades // December 2, 2025
🌙 bung.ie/renegades
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I used to *love* this game.
Haven't played in about 5 months now
Haven't played in about 5 months now
I can't tell if he's evil or just a fucking idiot (could be both).
Being "able to go out & negotiate their own insurance" is no help when your have a weak negotiating position such as a life threatening illness or pre-existing condition.
Being "able to go out & negotiate their own insurance" is no help when your have a weak negotiating position such as a life threatening illness or pre-existing condition.
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I can't tell if he's evil or just a fucking idiot (could be both).
Being "able to go out & negotiate their own insurance" is no help when your have a weak negotiating position such as a life threatening illness or pre-existing condition.
Being "able to go out & negotiate their own insurance" is no help when your have a weak negotiating position such as a life threatening illness or pre-existing condition.
Emailed both my senators asking them to take steps to replace Schumer as Minority Leader.
Feels like yelling into a chasm, a bit, but who knows. Maybe it'll help
Feels like yelling into a chasm, a bit, but who knows. Maybe it'll help
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Emailed both my senators asking them to take steps to replace Schumer as Minority Leader.
Feels like yelling into a chasm, a bit, but who knows. Maybe it'll help
Feels like yelling into a chasm, a bit, but who knows. Maybe it'll help
Reposted by Chris Ballard
Demand That Chuck Schumer Step Down As Minority Leader
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
(Change(dot)org will ask you to donate. You *do not* need to donate.)
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
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Sign the Petition
Demand That Chuck Schumer Step Down As Minority Leader
c.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Demand That Chuck Schumer Step Down As Minority Leader
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
(Change(dot)org will ask you to donate. You *do not* need to donate.)
Sign the petition: c.org/c5PbGWk6hM
(Change(dot)org will ask you to donate. You *do not* need to donate.)
C'mon man. What are you even for?
"I will not support [the thing that got enough Dem votes to pass even though Im supposed to be in charge of them]"
I really hope that plausible deniability does not prevent a primary challenge.
"I will not support [the thing that got enough Dem votes to pass even though Im supposed to be in charge of them]"
I really hope that plausible deniability does not prevent a primary challenge.
I will not support the Republican bill that’s on the Senate floor because it fails to do anything of substance to fix America’s healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
C'mon man. What are you even for?
"I will not support [the thing that got enough Dem votes to pass even though Im supposed to be in charge of them]"
I really hope that plausible deniability does not prevent a primary challenge.
"I will not support [the thing that got enough Dem votes to pass even though Im supposed to be in charge of them]"
I really hope that plausible deniability does not prevent a primary challenge.
I dunno, it feels like Dem leadership totally wanted to cave and just found the 8 least-exposed senators to do it.
Cowards
Cowards
None of the Dem Senators (or Democratic-caucusing) who voted yes on the CR are worried about reelection:
• Dick Durbin – IL – Retiring 2026
• Catherine Cortez Masto – NV – Up 2028
• Jacky Rosen – NV – Up 2030
• John Fetterman – PA – Up 2028
• Maggie Hassan – NH – Up 2028
1/2
• Dick Durbin – IL – Retiring 2026
• Catherine Cortez Masto – NV – Up 2028
• Jacky Rosen – NV – Up 2030
• John Fetterman – PA – Up 2028
• Maggie Hassan – NH – Up 2028
1/2
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I dunno, it feels like Dem leadership totally wanted to cave and just found the 8 least-exposed senators to do it.
Cowards
Cowards
It's incredible that the Democrats at the national level are so bad at doing the thing that is the whole point of their existence. Such a craven, cowardly bunch
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's incredible that the Democrats at the national level are so bad at doing the thing that is the whole point of their existence. Such a craven, cowardly bunch
If anybody is unsure as to what the current job market looks like, let me tell you;
370 applications.
About 100 rejection emails
3 interviews
The rest - nothing.
370 applications.
About 100 rejection emails
3 interviews
The rest - nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If anybody is unsure as to what the current job market looks like, let me tell you;
370 applications.
About 100 rejection emails
3 interviews
The rest - nothing.
370 applications.
About 100 rejection emails
3 interviews
The rest - nothing.
Oh, so he was full of shit?
Shocker
Shocker
Big Apple billionaire John Catsimatidis planned to move his business to New Jersey if Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor. Now he’s reconsidering.
Supermarket Billionaire Reacts To Mamdani’s Win
Big Apple billionaire John Catsimatidis planned to move his business to New Jersey if Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor. Now he’s reconsidering.
www.forbes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Oh, so he was full of shit?
Shocker
Shocker
She could have easily said "The Democratic Party is a big tent party with room for anybody looking of reduce the burden on working families, improve the economy and help the marginalized" but instead...
Asked about Republican attacks on Mamdani, Dem congresswoman Debbie Dingell replies: "I'm going to focus on the election of Abigail Spanberger, who is clearly a moderate, as is Mikie Sherrill. Both women that had strong military and national intelligence background..."
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
She could have easily said "The Democratic Party is a big tent party with room for anybody looking of reduce the burden on working families, improve the economy and help the marginalized" but instead...
Wishing a great day for NY area moving companies now that all those wealthy people will 100%, for sure, no take backsies move out like they said they would if Mamdani won
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Wishing a great day for NY area moving companies now that all those wealthy people will 100%, for sure, no take backsies move out like they said they would if Mamdani won
First time I've look at bluesky in, I dunno, 6 weeks, maybe 2 months, and this is what you hit me with?
Not Cool
Not Cool
2016 was 9 years ago
October 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
First time I've look at bluesky in, I dunno, 6 weeks, maybe 2 months, and this is what you hit me with?
Not Cool
Not Cool
Reposted by Chris Ballard
There should be consequences for outlets and people who say this shit. As soon as it's out there, a subset of people will believe it and steadfastly refuse to listen to updates, and it's dangerous
WSJ just retracted its report that the shooter’s ammo was engraved with “transgender and anti-fascist ideology.”
It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.
It smelled like bullshit from the beginning, and every conservative who ran with it should be shamed into obscurity.
September 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
There should be consequences for outlets and people who say this shit. As soon as it's out there, a subset of people will believe it and steadfastly refuse to listen to updates, and it's dangerous
Reposted by Chris Ballard
dan bongino and kash patel lying unconscious on the ground after bonking their heads together as they both bent down to examine what is later determined to be their own footprints
September 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
dan bongino and kash patel lying unconscious on the ground after bonking their heads together as they both bent down to examine what is later determined to be their own footprints