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@djinnandtonic.bsky.social
Poster of posts. Comparative politics, memes, and the occasional update about my ducks. Bluesky's premier advocate for Bushidoliberalism 🫡 🗡️⛩️
Designs (mostly) inspired by and derived from 19th century political Americana at 👁 wideawakes.army 👁
Designs (mostly) inspired by and derived from 19th century political Americana at 👁 wideawakes.army 👁
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"what's bushidoliberalism?" basically this but instead of an emperor the object of reverence is the constitution and trans rights
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As I keep saying, the liberal left should be less defensive about the culture war. You're goddamn right we started the war, it's a holy war against millennia of oppression and we damn well mean to finish the job
The only major faction which does not believe it is the far right, which understands itself to be in a cultural battle for hearts and minds which is only glancingly correlated with economic anything. It’s worked out wonderfully for them
November 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
As I keep saying, the liberal left should be less defensive about the culture war. You're goddamn right we started the war, it's a holy war against millennia of oppression and we damn well mean to finish the job
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you know in dwarven society "go to hell" has gotta be something like "get flung into the heavens"
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
you know in dwarven society "go to hell" has gotta be something like "get flung into the heavens"
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@djinnandtonic.bsky.social this feels extremely up your alley
endless "both sides" takes from NYTs, CNN, WashPo, Etc are part of the problem
i talked with @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com about building an aggressively liberal alternative
www.politicalphilosophypodcast.com/media
i talked with @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com about building an aggressively liberal alternative
www.politicalphilosophypodcast.com/media
Building Opposition Media with Adam Gurri
How the centrist media has enabled fascism & what must be done differntly.
www.politicalphilosophypodcast.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@djinnandtonic.bsky.social this feels extremely up your alley
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As L'Affair Nuzzi discourse continues I want to address two objections I've seen from reporters. Roughly
1. Lizza and Nuzzi are destroying public trust in journalism
2. Outside of prestige media (NYT politics beat etc) we're not like this.
And I think these fundamentally misunderstand the public.
1. Lizza and Nuzzi are destroying public trust in journalism
2. Outside of prestige media (NYT politics beat etc) we're not like this.
And I think these fundamentally misunderstand the public.
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As L'Affair Nuzzi discourse continues I want to address two objections I've seen from reporters. Roughly
1. Lizza and Nuzzi are destroying public trust in journalism
2. Outside of prestige media (NYT politics beat etc) we're not like this.
And I think these fundamentally misunderstand the public.
1. Lizza and Nuzzi are destroying public trust in journalism
2. Outside of prestige media (NYT politics beat etc) we're not like this.
And I think these fundamentally misunderstand the public.
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That time, ~400 years ago, when Jesuits dragged a new world turkey nearly 2,000 kilometers from Goa to northern India.
Fun, but also reflective of premodern India's integration in global networks of trade and travel.
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
Fun, but also reflective of premodern India's integration in global networks of trade and travel.
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
November 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
That time, ~400 years ago, when Jesuits dragged a new world turkey nearly 2,000 kilometers from Goa to northern India.
Fun, but also reflective of premodern India's integration in global networks of trade and travel.
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
Fun, but also reflective of premodern India's integration in global networks of trade and travel.
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
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Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
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You know who hasn’t cowered in the face of terrible violence and changed what they believe?
Minnesota Democrats, who saw one of their own actually get gunned down by a pro-Trump lunatic.
These people are cowards.
Minnesota Democrats, who saw one of their own actually get gunned down by a pro-Trump lunatic.
These people are cowards.
“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Fear Taking Hold Among Indiana Republicans
“I’d rather my house not get firebombed.”
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 AM
You know who hasn’t cowered in the face of terrible violence and changed what they believe?
Minnesota Democrats, who saw one of their own actually get gunned down by a pro-Trump lunatic.
These people are cowards.
Minnesota Democrats, who saw one of their own actually get gunned down by a pro-Trump lunatic.
These people are cowards.
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Giambologna, Turkey, 1567, Museo Nazionale del Bargello #gobblegobble
November 23, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Giambologna, Turkey, 1567, Museo Nazionale del Bargello #gobblegobble
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The Myth of a Rightward Realignment
Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election. They are only obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment.
As the piece is partially behind a paywall, I’ll share some key thoughts:
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Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election. They are only obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment.
As the piece is partially behind a paywall, I’ll share some key thoughts:
🧵
The Myth of a Rightward Realignment
Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election that are obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment
steady.page
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Myth of a Rightward Realignment
Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election. They are only obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment.
As the piece is partially behind a paywall, I’ll share some key thoughts:
🧵
Let’s discard some stubborn misconceptions about Trump’s support and what happened in the 2024 election. They are only obscuring our understanding of a profound de-alignment.
As the piece is partially behind a paywall, I’ll share some key thoughts:
🧵
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God this is so depressing given the political response to it
"the economic response to the pandemic really worked. Indeed, there is a good case that it was the most successful example of countercyclical policy in US history." jwmason.org/slackwire/at...
At Groundwork: Lessons from the September Jobs Report – J. W. Mason
jwmason.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
God this is so depressing given the political response to it
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in 2007 i had a dream about kristen bell being interviewed about her heavy drinking (?) where she responded to every question with a raucous cackle and the shout: "MAMA'S GOTTA EAT!" so i made this image about it
November 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
in 2007 i had a dream about kristen bell being interviewed about her heavy drinking (?) where she responded to every question with a raucous cackle and the shout: "MAMA'S GOTTA EAT!" so i made this image about it
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All right, keeping this WW2 theme going. I came across a trove of this stuff, and I resolved to bring these designs "back from the dead"
This one was from a cachet envelope that I think resonates today: "LIBERATION FROM NAZI TERROR WILL COME THROUGH OUR VICTORY"
wideawakes.army 👁
This one was from a cachet envelope that I think resonates today: "LIBERATION FROM NAZI TERROR WILL COME THROUGH OUR VICTORY"
wideawakes.army 👁
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
All right, keeping this WW2 theme going. I came across a trove of this stuff, and I resolved to bring these designs "back from the dead"
This one was from a cachet envelope that I think resonates today: "LIBERATION FROM NAZI TERROR WILL COME THROUGH OUR VICTORY"
wideawakes.army 👁
This one was from a cachet envelope that I think resonates today: "LIBERATION FROM NAZI TERROR WILL COME THROUGH OUR VICTORY"
wideawakes.army 👁
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Another WW2-era printed cachet piece that I thought was a very elegant. The "V for Victory" motif, line drawings of civilians and soldiers (representing the home front), the torch of liberty, all packed into a tight, rectangular piece.
wideawakes.army 👁
wideawakes.army 👁
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Another WW2-era printed cachet piece that I thought was a very elegant. The "V for Victory" motif, line drawings of civilians and soldiers (representing the home front), the torch of liberty, all packed into a tight, rectangular piece.
wideawakes.army 👁
wideawakes.army 👁
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And another piece, a modernist Lady Liberty by Jacques Minkus. A simple, confident design, featuring the subject in a simplified light-and-shadow style. Wearing a crown of stars, a red-and-white-striped garment, and the text: "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
wideawakes.army 👁
wideawakes.army 👁
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
And another piece, a modernist Lady Liberty by Jacques Minkus. A simple, confident design, featuring the subject in a simplified light-and-shadow style. Wearing a crown of stars, a red-and-white-striped garment, and the text: "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
wideawakes.army 👁
wideawakes.army 👁
you know in dwarven society "go to hell" has gotta be something like "get flung into the heavens"
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
you know in dwarven society "go to hell" has gotta be something like "get flung into the heavens"
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"The Republicans in America long imagined that they were enthusiastic about the Republic, the church, and the beauties of the old American Constitution, until the day of danger wrung from them the confession that they are enthusiastic only about soybean sales."
“.. Japanese officials said the message was worrying: the president didn’t want friction over Taiwan to endanger a detente reached last month with Xi, which includes a promise to buy more agricultural products from American farmers ..”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
November 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"The Republicans in America long imagined that they were enthusiastic about the Republic, the church, and the beauties of the old American Constitution, until the day of danger wrung from them the confession that they are enthusiastic only about soybean sales."
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Elon Musk, the guy who did two Nazi salutes in public and has previously described himself as a “free speech absolutist,” thinks it should be a crime to “falsely” call someone a Nazi or a fascist.
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Elon Musk, the guy who did two Nazi salutes in public and has previously described himself as a “free speech absolutist,” thinks it should be a crime to “falsely” call someone a Nazi or a fascist.
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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The GOP entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to gerrymander everyone else, and nobody was going to gerrymander them. In half a hundred places, they put their rather naive theory into operation. They sowed the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
COOK POLITICAL: Republicans “may have had a blind spot: the extent to which Democrats could push .. in blue states to fight back.” 🤡
@cookpolitical.com #Redistrict
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...
@cookpolitical.com #Redistrict
www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/hou...
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The GOP entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to gerrymander everyone else, and nobody was going to gerrymander them. In half a hundred places, they put their rather naive theory into operation. They sowed the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
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Seriously, if anyone in the NYC/Long Island area wants to start a Wide Awakes/Grand Army of the Republic chapter I'm all in @djinnandtonic.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Seriously, if anyone in the NYC/Long Island area wants to start a Wide Awakes/Grand Army of the Republic chapter I'm all in @djinnandtonic.bsky.social
There's always the appeal to heaven
Breaking News: The last pending criminal prosecution against President Trump was dismissed by a judge in Georgia, effectively ending efforts to hold Trump criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election. trib.al/EnJu57H
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
There's always the appeal to heaven
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Trump would be in prison right now if John Roberts didn’t save him from accountability
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Trump would be in prison right now if John Roberts didn’t save him from accountability
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We gotta bring back the wide awakes @djinnandtonic.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We gotta bring back the wide awakes @djinnandtonic.bsky.social