Doug
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I'm not sure how Sinema has any sway to get money from anyone to lobby. At least here in Arizona, she's absolutely loathed. Why would you pay her to work on your behalf? It's clear she's far more likely to hurt your cause at this point.
(Also, very happy Chandler rejected this.)
(Also, very happy Chandler rejected this.)
great to see sinema is just as effective as a lobbyist as she was in the senate
Arizona city rejects data center after AI lobbying push
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's intervention in a local rezoning effort has sparked a fight over local control.
www.politico.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I'm not sure how Sinema has any sway to get money from anyone to lobby. At least here in Arizona, she's absolutely loathed. Why would you pay her to work on your behalf? It's clear she's far more likely to hurt your cause at this point.
(Also, very happy Chandler rejected this.)
(Also, very happy Chandler rejected this.)
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In terms of US politics, Bush v. Gore is the defining event of the century. It set the template: a ruthless right that instinctively seeks power & doesn't give a shit about rule of law...and a bunch of hapless, feckless octogenarian Dems worried about the good opinion of centrist opinion columnists.
The 25th anniversary of Bush v Gore is today. The conspiracy mongering & corruption of the GOP has been brewing for a long time.
Roberts, Barrett and Kavanaugh were all on Bush's legal team, where they pushed unfounded legal theories. SC justices were already enmeshed in voter fraud myths.
Roberts, Barrett and Kavanaugh were all on Bush's legal team, where they pushed unfounded legal theories. SC justices were already enmeshed in voter fraud myths.
Here's Sandra Day O'Connor endorsing News Max levels of voter fraud conspiracies in the 2000 election.
December 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In terms of US politics, Bush v. Gore is the defining event of the century. It set the template: a ruthless right that instinctively seeks power & doesn't give a shit about rule of law...and a bunch of hapless, feckless octogenarian Dems worried about the good opinion of centrist opinion columnists.
December 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is one of my favorite Christmas movies.
But being an adult means you start siding with the supposedly insufferable neighbors more and more with each passing year. Like, can you imagine living next to Clark Griswold? They have my sympathies.
But being an adult means you start siding with the supposedly insufferable neighbors more and more with each passing year. Like, can you imagine living next to Clark Griswold? They have my sympathies.
December 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is one of my favorite Christmas movies.
But being an adult means you start siding with the supposedly insufferable neighbors more and more with each passing year. Like, can you imagine living next to Clark Griswold? They have my sympathies.
But being an adult means you start siding with the supposedly insufferable neighbors more and more with each passing year. Like, can you imagine living next to Clark Griswold? They have my sympathies.
I feel like, post-2016, journalists, etc have all convinced themselves they're superstars. When that is very much not the case.
The average reader, let alone the average American, doesn't know or care about Olivia Nuzzi. She's a nobody. But desperate journalists are trying to pretend she matters.
The average reader, let alone the average American, doesn't know or care about Olivia Nuzzi. She's a nobody. But desperate journalists are trying to pretend she matters.
Yikes!
"Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week"
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs for @forbes.com
"Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week"
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs for @forbes.com
Olivia Nuzzi’s Much-Hyped Book—With RFK Revelation—Sells Just Over 1,000 Copies
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I feel like, post-2016, journalists, etc have all convinced themselves they're superstars. When that is very much not the case.
The average reader, let alone the average American, doesn't know or care about Olivia Nuzzi. She's a nobody. But desperate journalists are trying to pretend she matters.
The average reader, let alone the average American, doesn't know or care about Olivia Nuzzi. She's a nobody. But desperate journalists are trying to pretend she matters.
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A reminder that before the Trump admin/RFK took over this year, the U.S. had officially declared measles eliminated in 2000.
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
nbcnews.to
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
A reminder that before the Trump admin/RFK took over this year, the U.S. had officially declared measles eliminated in 2000.
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it has perhaps never been more time for The Animaniacs
December 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
it has perhaps never been more time for The Animaniacs
"Good Fortune" is a movie I saw randomly because a friend wanted to see it. It's so good. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Everyone really should give it a watch. Keanu Reeves is delightful, as is the whole film.
Everyone really should give it a watch. Keanu Reeves is delightful, as is the whole film.
A tribute to the year’s best movies that underperformed at the box office. Sadly, there were a bunch to choose from!
The Best Box Office Bombs of 2025
These movies deserved a better reception than they got in movie theaters.
screencrush.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"Good Fortune" is a movie I saw randomly because a friend wanted to see it. It's so good. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Everyone really should give it a watch. Keanu Reeves is delightful, as is the whole film.
Everyone really should give it a watch. Keanu Reeves is delightful, as is the whole film.
The next administration and Congress need to get serious about corruption and antitrust issues.
The Ellison family’s desire to take over Warner Bros should alarm anyone concerned with U.S. propaganda & media consolidation—
They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The next administration and Congress need to get serious about corruption and antitrust issues.
Absolutely delightful movie. If you haven't yet seen it, I definitely recommend you do.
One of my favorites of the year, for sure.
One of my favorites of the year, for sure.
Now on Hulu: 'Griffin In Summer' Is Brutally Funny Theater Kid Coming-Of-Age Brilliance
Now on Hulu: 'Griffin In Summer' Is Brutally Funny Theater Kid Coming-Of-Age Brilliance
Coming off as a slightly less acidic Todd Solondz, writer-director Nicholas Colia has, with his first feature Griffin in Summer, turned his 2017 short film Alex and the Handyman into a coming-of-age comedy for the ages. Plenty twisted but also...
Read more...
www.pajiba.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Absolutely delightful movie. If you haven't yet seen it, I definitely recommend you do.
One of my favorites of the year, for sure.
One of my favorites of the year, for sure.
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the most dangerous threat to our democracy is not Trump but the conservative majority on this Supreme Court
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
the most dangerous threat to our democracy is not Trump but the conservative majority on this Supreme Court
It's dumb that the Golden Globes don't have separate supporting categories. If you're going to use genres for the majority of your awards, then apply it all the way down.
Same with SAG and their annoying refusal to add supporting categories at all for TV.
Same with SAG and their annoying refusal to add supporting categories at all for TV.
December 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It's dumb that the Golden Globes don't have separate supporting categories. If you're going to use genres for the majority of your awards, then apply it all the way down.
Same with SAG and their annoying refusal to add supporting categories at all for TV.
Same with SAG and their annoying refusal to add supporting categories at all for TV.
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My theory, fwiw, is that Supreme Court Justices are not immune to Twitter brain poisoning. I suspect all six have horrific information environments and have therefore lost the ability to understand the people who don't agree with them.
The part that I can't figure out is what John Roberts thinks he is doing. He used to seem to be a judge who was very attentive to appearances, I think on a theory that you can't draw too much attention to yourself without undermining your ability to continue to shape the law.
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
December 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
My theory, fwiw, is that Supreme Court Justices are not immune to Twitter brain poisoning. I suspect all six have horrific information environments and have therefore lost the ability to understand the people who don't agree with them.
The comic industry seems fairly unique in how shitty they treat artists/creators.
Miles Morales co-creator Sara Pichelli says she does not get any royalties from the ‘Spider-Verse’ films, Insomniac games, or merch
"I don’t get anything … that's the saddest part of my life"
(via SiteJamesons | TW)
"I don’t get anything … that's the saddest part of my life"
(via SiteJamesons | TW)
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The comic industry seems fairly unique in how shitty they treat artists/creators.
"Jingle All the Way" is an objectively bad movie.
But I enjoy that dumb movie anyway. At least at Christmas time.
But I enjoy that dumb movie anyway. At least at Christmas time.
December 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"Jingle All the Way" is an objectively bad movie.
But I enjoy that dumb movie anyway. At least at Christmas time.
But I enjoy that dumb movie anyway. At least at Christmas time.
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There need to be trials and sentences for the monsters who are doing this
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
There need to be trials and sentences for the monsters who are doing this
I'm so tired of these monstrous people in this administration.
Just pure hatred, through and through.
Everyone who supports them should be utterly ashamed.
Just pure hatred, through and through.
Everyone who supports them should be utterly ashamed.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I'm so tired of these monstrous people in this administration.
Just pure hatred, through and through.
Everyone who supports them should be utterly ashamed.
Just pure hatred, through and through.
Everyone who supports them should be utterly ashamed.
Wow. Disney is actually celebrating the original theatrical cut.
I know I've seen them, but I was so young, I don't really remember.
I came of age with the 1997 re-issues. That's when I saw them all in theaters again and got into the franchise, in general.
I know I've seen them, but I was so young, I don't really remember.
I came of age with the 1997 re-issues. That's when I saw them all in theaters again and got into the franchise, in general.
December 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Wow. Disney is actually celebrating the original theatrical cut.
I know I've seen them, but I was so young, I don't really remember.
I came of age with the 1997 re-issues. That's when I saw them all in theaters again and got into the franchise, in general.
I know I've seen them, but I was so young, I don't really remember.
I came of age with the 1997 re-issues. That's when I saw them all in theaters again and got into the franchise, in general.
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Boomers: It just sucks so much that everyone gets participation trophies now, you used to have to show real merit to get an award
Also Boomers:
Also Boomers:
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Boomers: It just sucks so much that everyone gets participation trophies now, you used to have to show real merit to get an award
Also Boomers:
Also Boomers:
This is all so embarrassing. My god.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This is all so embarrassing. My god.
They wasted no time confirming everyone's worst fears about this acquisition.
As Netflix confirms plans to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, the streaming service has said it expects shorter theatrical runs for movies in future "to meet the audience where they are, quicker." https://bit.ly/3XCvY8M
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
They wasted no time confirming everyone's worst fears about this acquisition.
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Holy shit. This is like end of a geological era in Hollywood time. Theatrical moviegoing will likely never be the same. HBO series may never be weekly releases again… www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...
Netflix Wins the Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War, Enters Exclusive Deal Talks
Warner Bros. Discovery has selected Netflix after the streaming giant offered $30 a share for the studio and streaming assets.
www.thewrap.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Holy shit. This is like end of a geological era in Hollywood time. Theatrical moviegoing will likely never be the same. HBO series may never be weekly releases again… www.thewrap.com/netflix-wins...
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I just want some of these fucking people to face real consequences
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
I just want some of these fucking people to face real consequences