Jason Levine
@delfuego.bsky.social
Geek, doc, dad, drone, former Capitol Hill Classic race director, righter of wrongs. Shouldn't have to be said, but views expressed here are my own. He/him. Proudly Washington DC.
There are many reasons to laud Costco today, but the biggest might be that it sounds like some non-zero number of red-hat-wearing, barely-sentient numpties are cancelling their memberships today… meaning less of them inside for the rest of us to deal with. ✨
December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
There are many reasons to laud Costco today, but the biggest might be that it sounds like some non-zero number of red-hat-wearing, barely-sentient numpties are cancelling their memberships today… meaning less of them inside for the rest of us to deal with. ✨
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the AEB mandate was voluntarily adopted by the entire US auto industry because it has an unambiguous and independently validated impact on safety... eliminating it is the stupidest automotive safety proposal I have heard in my entire life
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
the AEB mandate was voluntarily adopted by the entire US auto industry because it has an unambiguous and independently validated impact on safety... eliminating it is the stupidest automotive safety proposal I have heard in my entire life
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The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
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Someone found an mp3 of the creepy "Jailbait" song Olivia Nuzzi released when she was 16 🫣
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Someone found an mp3 of the creepy "Jailbait" song Olivia Nuzzi released when she was 16 🫣
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I noticed this is getting engagement so folks must be talking about Olivia Nuzzi again
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I noticed this is getting engagement so folks must be talking about Olivia Nuzzi again
JESUS. This is *brutal* for DOJ.
The court issues a scathing ruling today in the Comey case. Judge William Fitzpatrick notes, among other things, that Lindsey Halligan made two false statements of the law when responding to questions by grand jurors. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
JESUS. This is *brutal* for DOJ.
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pre-writing a devastating obituary for your enemy is god-tier hating of a kind you don’t often see anymore. renaissance haterism. beautiful stuff.
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
pre-writing a devastating obituary for your enemy is god-tier hating of a kind you don’t often see anymore. renaissance haterism. beautiful stuff.
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Not gonna lie, between Cheney, Mamdani, Sherrill, Spanberger, and now Sean Dunn (the guy who threw the subway sandwich at the CBP officer, and who was JUST FOUND NOT GUILTY!)… it's been a not-terrible week.
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Not gonna lie, between Cheney, Mamdani, Sherrill, Spanberger, and now Sean Dunn (the guy who threw the subway sandwich at the CBP officer, and who was JUST FOUND NOT GUILTY!)… it's been a not-terrible week.
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Two prosecutors are now going to have to deal with the question, “wait aren’t you the guys who lost the sandwich case?” for the rest of their lives.
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Two prosecutors are now going to have to deal with the question, “wait aren’t you the guys who lost the sandwich case?” for the rest of their lives.
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Ellis: "Requiring the government to comply with its obligations under the Constitution, in particular the Fourth Amendment, is simply not a harm."
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Ellis: "Requiring the government to comply with its obligations under the Constitution, in particular the Fourth Amendment, is simply not a harm."
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I use Claude (an AI) to scan my posts for spelling and grammar errors. On the most recent post (about the East Wing, link below), I got a really amazing addendum.
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I use Claude (an AI) to scan my posts for spelling and grammar errors. On the most recent post (about the East Wing, link below), I got a really amazing addendum.
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...
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She knew what she was doing by writing for the Post. She knew her words would be used to target players like Banda, Kundananji, and Chawinga. She's a bigot who is calling for invasive testing to "solve a problem" that doesn't exist. Its racist transphobic bullshit and has no place in this league
Deeply disappointed in Liz Eddy here, who I've always liked and respected. A reminder that we have a lot of work to do when it comes to educating the public about why trans inclusion isn't just morally correct, but competitively sound share.google/Gjf9a1Sl01eL...
National Women’s Soccer League must adopt gender standards to keep growing
Recent controversies across women’s sports — from swimming to track and field — have highlighted professional soccer lacks clear eligibility policies, unlike a growing number of other competitions.…
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October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
She knew what she was doing by writing for the Post. She knew her words would be used to target players like Banda, Kundananji, and Chawinga. She's a bigot who is calling for invasive testing to "solve a problem" that doesn't exist. Its racist transphobic bullshit and has no place in this league
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🏳️⚧️ Today, and every day, we stand with supporters groups across the NWSL to say - loud and clear: Trans People Belong.
In the stands, on the pitch, in our communities - everywhere.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated.
No exceptions. 💙🩶🧡
#TransPeopleBelong
In the stands, on the pitch, in our communities - everywhere.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated.
No exceptions. 💙🩶🧡
#TransPeopleBelong
October 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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As the kids say, you ate with this
October 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
As the kids say, you ate with this
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Raise your hand if you forgot that Elizabeth Eddy was still a rostered player in the NWSL. ✋🏽
October 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Raise your hand if you forgot that Elizabeth Eddy was still a rostered player in the NWSL. ✋🏽
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In addition to any moral or competitive arguments,
1. This is a fake problem. There aren't any trans women in NWSL. There aren't any trans women in the immediate pipeline that I'm aware of.
2. Using Banda for the cover photo here is obviously just extremely racist.
1. This is a fake problem. There aren't any trans women in NWSL. There aren't any trans women in the immediate pipeline that I'm aware of.
2. Using Banda for the cover photo here is obviously just extremely racist.
Deeply disappointed in Liz Eddy here, who I've always liked and respected. A reminder that we have a lot of work to do when it comes to educating the public about why trans inclusion isn't just morally correct, but competitively sound share.google/Gjf9a1Sl01eL...
National Women’s Soccer League must adopt gender standards to keep growing
Recent controversies across women’s sports — from swimming to track and field — have highlighted professional soccer lacks clear eligibility policies, unlike a growing number of other competitions.…
share.google
October 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In addition to any moral or competitive arguments,
1. This is a fake problem. There aren't any trans women in NWSL. There aren't any trans women in the immediate pipeline that I'm aware of.
2. Using Banda for the cover photo here is obviously just extremely racist.
1. This is a fake problem. There aren't any trans women in NWSL. There aren't any trans women in the immediate pipeline that I'm aware of.
2. Using Banda for the cover photo here is obviously just extremely racist.
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Hey Pete! You can just post here like normal, and not post screenshots of you posting to the other place.
October 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hey Pete! You can just post here like normal, and not post screenshots of you posting to the other place.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: "The Republicans attacks on the No Kings protests are sickening.
To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you 'hate America' or you're a 'terrorist'.
What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win."
To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you 'hate America' or you're a 'terrorist'.
What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win."
October 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: "The Republicans attacks on the No Kings protests are sickening.
To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you 'hate America' or you're a 'terrorist'.
What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win."
To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you 'hate America' or you're a 'terrorist'.
What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win."
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Can understand not taking Hal but can’t understand taking Shaw over Croix but whatever— it’s just fuel.
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Can understand not taking Hal but can’t understand taking Shaw over Croix but whatever— it’s just fuel.
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What does Croix have to do at this point
October 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What does Croix have to do at this point
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Standing and defending the fundamental truths of the Republic means rejecting and opposing loathsome people like Johnson.
Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Standing and defending the fundamental truths of the Republic means rejecting and opposing loathsome people like Johnson.
We are now officially at the point where the US federal government shutdown is functionally not addressed in any way on the @nytimes.com home page.
What an absolute joke.
What an absolute joke.
October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We are now officially at the point where the US federal government shutdown is functionally not addressed in any way on the @nytimes.com home page.
What an absolute joke.
What an absolute joke.