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Deferential, glad to be of use,
Politic, cautious, and meticulous;
Full of high sentence, but a bit obtuse;
At times, indeed, almost ridiculous—
cis, he/him
Politic, cautious, and meticulous;
Full of high sentence, but a bit obtuse;
At times, indeed, almost ridiculous—
cis, he/him
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This is John Roberts' America.
The blatant selling of pardons is perhaps the clearest instance of criminal conduct authorized by SCOTUS. Pardons are a quintessential "official act." So, even when Trump takes a bribe to issue one, he is presumably above the criminal law.
The president’s own chief of staff was reportedly stunned by his pardon of a former Honduran president.
December 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is John Roberts' America.
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Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
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genuine progressives would dismantle the system that funnels wealth into a few ultra-rich pockets, so nothing. expect zero help on that front
I want to ask the flipside question: what will it take for wealthy progressives to fund the infrastructure and entities needed to identify, support, and sustain emerging voices on *our* side of the aisle?
Anti-trans demagogue and fifth place swimmer Riley Gaines earned $470,000+ last year from a conservative non-profit.
Notably, $420k was incentive-based.
A neat little window into the way the transphobic grift is being compensated.
I wonder what the per-post rate is?
Notably, $420k was incentive-based.
A neat little window into the way the transphobic grift is being compensated.
I wonder what the per-post rate is?
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
genuine progressives would dismantle the system that funnels wealth into a few ultra-rich pockets, so nothing. expect zero help on that front
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A Christmas Carol
December 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A Christmas Carol
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July 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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honestly, “it’s because they’re still mad about the New Deal” is a pretty good guiding hypothesis for a lot of stuff
The standard story was that 1950s religious revivals were about contrasting America with the godless commies of the USSR, but I found material that hinted at an older well funded campaign that reframed the revival as a corporate pushback against the New Deal.
So I followed that unexpected thread!
So I followed that unexpected thread!
December 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
honestly, “it’s because they’re still mad about the New Deal” is a pretty good guiding hypothesis for a lot of stuff
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i really do believe the push for AI is purely ideological. a hatred of human beings and human creativity. these CEOs admit point blank that it hasn't made workflow more efficient. it's not profitable. the backlash is certainly bad for marketing and will hurt sales. they don't care.
December 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
i really do believe the push for AI is purely ideological. a hatred of human beings and human creativity. these CEOs admit point blank that it hasn't made workflow more efficient. it's not profitable. the backlash is certainly bad for marketing and will hurt sales. they don't care.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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This guy looks like he murdered Laura Palmer and just can't stop dancing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered sweeping changes to the U.S. military's chaplain corps, with a plan to simplify a system that he said has become too focused on "new age" concepts.
Hegseth to overhaul chaplain corps, toss ‘unacceptable and unserious’ Army spiritual fitness guide
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping changes to the U.S. military’s chaplain corps.
www.stripes.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This guy looks like he murdered Laura Palmer and just can't stop dancing.
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click through the stack of quote posts, all correct and well said, but the only thing I'll add on top is inviting people to consider who benefits from academic citations collapsing under distrust, ex. the people wrecking our healthcare system, climate science, accurate understanding of history, etc.
Another way of putting this: AI is basically setting off a nuclear explosion over academic citation by injecting distrust into a system built on trust.
To clear the air here, because I am getting a lot of questions and feedback on this, we are cooked. Here is why:
December 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
click through the stack of quote posts, all correct and well said, but the only thing I'll add on top is inviting people to consider who benefits from academic citations collapsing under distrust, ex. the people wrecking our healthcare system, climate science, accurate understanding of history, etc.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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The system that created Epstein, protected him, and let him thrive for decades, still exists. His market of powerful monsters still exists, and they're still being protected.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
December 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The system that created Epstein, protected him, and let him thrive for decades, still exists. His market of powerful monsters still exists, and they're still being protected.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
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She's a 10 but she bro she is fleeing across the desert, dude a gunslinger is following her bro, dude c'mon you know how this ends because your life is an eternal loop bro. Bro, don't listen to that crimson king asshole he's just trying to sell you shit.
April 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
She's a 10 but she bro she is fleeing across the desert, dude a gunslinger is following her bro, dude c'mon you know how this ends because your life is an eternal loop bro. Bro, don't listen to that crimson king asshole he's just trying to sell you shit.
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The price of coddling conservative ignorance and malice is astonishing.
BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The price of coddling conservative ignorance and malice is astonishing.
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if democrats think trans people's lives are worth sacrificing then i don't think they get to whine about losing their votes too
December 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
if democrats think trans people's lives are worth sacrificing then i don't think they get to whine about losing their votes too
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Democrats trying to shift the responsibility for the party's electoral outcomes away from the powerful, well-financed party and onto the general disorganized public is not only feckless it's also a plan to lose election after election without it affecting anybody with power within the party
im sorry if your fucking political party depends on message discipline from random anarchist artists on niche microblogging websites you should probably go to them and tell them to get their shit together because you are not ever getting that
December 20, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Democrats trying to shift the responsibility for the party's electoral outcomes away from the powerful, well-financed party and onto the general disorganized public is not only feckless it's also a plan to lose election after election without it affecting anybody with power within the party
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Man I remember Malheur so well. Such a clear signal of what was to come. Some of the most privileged & entitled white men in the f'ing world engaging in open lawlessness in the name of their own imagined victimhood ...
... and getting away with it.
That's the true American template.
... and getting away with it.
That's the true American template.
The Takeover of Malheur Kicked Off a Decade of Lawlessness
The wildlife refuge occupation set the stage for Trump, January 6, and so much more.
www.pdxmonthly.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Man I remember Malheur so well. Such a clear signal of what was to come. Some of the most privileged & entitled white men in the f'ing world engaging in open lawlessness in the name of their own imagined victimhood ...
... and getting away with it.
That's the true American template.
... and getting away with it.
That's the true American template.
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I know from personal experience the holidays can suck.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Hey all!
I know from personal experience the holidays can suck.
Until Jan 10th, if you sign up to the Quinns Quest Patreon with the code 239CE, you get 90% off, which is the most I can discount. I make $0, the final 10% is Patreon's cut 🎄🎁❄️
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I know from personal experience the holidays can suck.
Until Jan 10th, if you sign up to the Quinns Quest Patreon with the code 239CE, you get 90% off, which is the most I can discount. I make $0, the final 10% is Patreon's cut 🎄🎁❄️
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The ban in New Zealand was the result of a far right coalition party demanding it, not because of medical authorities implementing one. It's political but Azeen never mentions that context. The goal of this framing is to normalize bans to readers as if they're good faith rather than political.
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The ban in New Zealand was the result of a far right coalition party demanding it, not because of medical authorities implementing one. It's political but Azeen never mentions that context. The goal of this framing is to normalize bans to readers as if they're good faith rather than political.
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One reason the NYT has burned its credibility with trans people is that they still cite the discredited Cass report in reporting on trans healthcare. Never the German, Utah, or other systematic reviews supporting care. They also never provide the political context behind restrictions in care.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One reason the NYT has burned its credibility with trans people is that they still cite the discredited Cass report in reporting on trans healthcare. Never the German, Utah, or other systematic reviews supporting care. They also never provide the political context behind restrictions in care.
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today's adventures in "seriously, you just need to ask and we'll do a thing"
December 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
today's adventures in "seriously, you just need to ask and we'll do a thing"
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I watched The Lion in Winter, a brilliant and devastating Christmas movie with intense performances from Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, and Nathan Fielder
December 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I watched The Lion in Winter, a brilliant and devastating Christmas movie with intense performances from Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, and Nathan Fielder