Gordon Christen
@gordonchristen.bsky.social
I get paid to talk about Jesus, so I wouldn’t trust a word I say.
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It is absolutely amazing that this was written pre-9/11. Just makes very clear that all the currents were there.
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It is absolutely amazing that this was written pre-9/11. Just makes very clear that all the currents were there.
If we need cops or something like them, they must be beholden to the common good rather than to the governments or laws they ostensibly serve.
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
If we need cops or something like them, they must be beholden to the common good rather than to the governments or laws they ostensibly serve.
“A watchman is a citizen, you inbred streak of piss!”
STP is wise in many ways, but the theory of policing he puts forth in these is especially so. Just that reminder that cops aren’t supposed to be militarized or set apart from civilians is so important.
STP is wise in many ways, but the theory of policing he puts forth in these is especially so. Just that reminder that cops aren’t supposed to be militarized or set apart from civilians is so important.
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
“A watchman is a citizen, you inbred streak of piss!”
STP is wise in many ways, but the theory of policing he puts forth in these is especially so. Just that reminder that cops aren’t supposed to be militarized or set apart from civilians is so important.
STP is wise in many ways, but the theory of policing he puts forth in these is especially so. Just that reminder that cops aren’t supposed to be militarized or set apart from civilians is so important.
“‘Well, that’s society for you, I’m afraid,’ said Carrot. ‘Everything is dumped on the people below until you find someone who’s prepared to eat it. That’s what Mr. Vines says.’”
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“‘Well, that’s society for you, I’m afraid,’ said Carrot. ‘Everything is dumped on the people below until you find someone who’s prepared to eat it. That’s what Mr. Vines says.’”
I was not prepared for this to be a nice companion to Shenon’s Warren Commission book.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I was not prepared for this to be a nice companion to Shenon’s Warren Commission book.
“They represented what people called the ‘international community.’ And like all uses of the word ‘community,’ you were never quite sure what or who it was.”
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
“They represented what people called the ‘international community.’ And like all uses of the word ‘community,’ you were never quite sure what or who it was.”
"What's in it for the Klatchians?" said Lord Downey.
"Oh, they've gone out there because they are a bunch of unprincipled opportunists always ready to grab something for noth-ing" said Lord Vetinari.
"Oh, they've gone out there because they are a bunch of unprincipled opportunists always ready to grab something for noth-ing" said Lord Vetinari.
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"What's in it for the Klatchians?" said Lord Downey.
"Oh, they've gone out there because they are a bunch of unprincipled opportunists always ready to grab something for noth-ing" said Lord Vetinari.
"Oh, they've gone out there because they are a bunch of unprincipled opportunists always ready to grab something for noth-ing" said Lord Vetinari.
"Why are our people going out there?" said Mr. Boggis of the
Thieves' Guild.
"Because they are showing a brisk pioneering spirit and seeking wealth and … additional wealth in a new land," said Lord Vetinari.
Thieves' Guild.
"Because they are showing a brisk pioneering spirit and seeking wealth and … additional wealth in a new land," said Lord Vetinari.
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"Why are our people going out there?" said Mr. Boggis of the
Thieves' Guild.
"Because they are showing a brisk pioneering spirit and seeking wealth and … additional wealth in a new land," said Lord Vetinari.
Thieves' Guild.
"Because they are showing a brisk pioneering spirit and seeking wealth and … additional wealth in a new land," said Lord Vetinari.
This is going to be a favorite, I can already tell. I’ll go for anything that tears apart nationalism.
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This is going to be a favorite, I can already tell. I’ll go for anything that tears apart nationalism.
Having recently been reading about British imperialism I’m pretty amped for this one.
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Having recently been reading about British imperialism I’m pretty amped for this one.
Called it! Luckily I don’t care if the conclusion of a mystery is a surprise or not.
November 23, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Called it! Luckily I don’t care if the conclusion of a mystery is a surprise or not.
Levy dropping by is either a huge clue or a pretty good red herring.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Levy dropping by is either a huge clue or a pretty good red herring.
These are so wonderfully propulsive! Halfway through and I’m just pumping my fist and turning pages.
November 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
These are so wonderfully propulsive! Halfway through and I’m just pumping my fist and turning pages.
This paragraph at the end of section two is so stunning. Manchester is very clear that WWII was the culmination of WC’s life, and setting up where he is compared to his peers of that war says so much about who he was and about the way he grew into the person he became.
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This paragraph at the end of section two is so stunning. Manchester is very clear that WWII was the culmination of WC’s life, and setting up where he is compared to his peers of that war says so much about who he was and about the way he grew into the person he became.
Extremely charmed about 20% in! Only problem is none of my libraries has all of these on Libby so I’ll have to check used stores or get another card.
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Extremely charmed about 20% in! Only problem is none of my libraries has all of these on Libby so I’ll have to check used stores or get another card.