Chris Beneke
@historyball.bsky.social
Teacher, Part-Time Administrator, Baseball Fan, Despot Hater.
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Amid all the stupid and malign things the Trump administration is doing, amid all the chaos, its downfall might come from its most boring idea: that we need to have trade surpluses with other countries.
April 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Amid all the stupid and malign things the Trump administration is doing, amid all the chaos, its downfall might come from its most boring idea: that we need to have trade surpluses with other countries.
Every day, they find a new way to make America worse.
Department of Defense Takes Down Article on Jackie Robinson’s Time in Army
Before he broke baseball’s color barrier, Jackie Robinson served in the U.S. Army, but new federal policies have led to his story getting swept under the rug.
www.si.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Every day, they find a new way to make America worse.
Latest Quinnipiac poll has Trump approval rating at 42%. Most people you know -- and most people you meet during the day -- disapprove. Even more disapprove of Elon Musk.
Voters' Ratings On Economy And Trump Dip,
Trade And Russia - Ukraine War Weigh On Trump's Numbers,
Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds;
Majority Disapprove Of Trump's Handling Of Zelensky Me...
"A noticeable uptick of discontent can be seen over President Trump's handling of a range of issues: from Ukraine to the economy to the federal workforce," said Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst T...
poll.qu.edu
March 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Latest Quinnipiac poll has Trump approval rating at 42%. Most people you know -- and most people you meet during the day -- disapprove. Even more disapprove of Elon Musk.
We expected Donald Trump to govern by grievance-fueled whim. But probably no one guessed that he would be bickering with Canadian provincial officials in a way that will almost certainly tank the economy -- at 11pm on a Monday.
March 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We expected Donald Trump to govern by grievance-fueled whim. But probably no one guessed that he would be bickering with Canadian provincial officials in a way that will almost certainly tank the economy -- at 11pm on a Monday.
Shut up about egg prices.
March 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Shut up about egg prices.
Putin's Russia is ISIS with a capital and attack aircraft.
Ukraine: Civilian death toll is now up to 11 people, 30 more injured after Russian fascists targeted apartments buildings in Dobropillya, Donetsk region.
Furthermore, Russians double-tapped the area with suicide drone strikes to kill rescue workers on scene.
Furthermore, Russians double-tapped the area with suicide drone strikes to kill rescue workers on scene.
March 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Putin's Russia is ISIS with a capital and attack aircraft.
Our new Deputy FBI Director. A podcaster and 2020 election denier who has said on his show that the only thing that matters is "f****** power."
This isn't about crime fighting; it's about vengeance.
This isn't about crime fighting; it's about vengeance.
February 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our new Deputy FBI Director. A podcaster and 2020 election denier who has said on his show that the only thing that matters is "f****** power."
This isn't about crime fighting; it's about vengeance.
This isn't about crime fighting; it's about vengeance.
The vibe is shifting. People are catching on—you can see it in the Trump/Musk approval ratings. Most Americans aren’t interested in being ruled by an unelected billionaire who spends half his time wrecking lives and the other half rigging the system for his businesses.
February 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The vibe is shifting. People are catching on—you can see it in the Trump/Musk approval ratings. Most Americans aren’t interested in being ruled by an unelected billionaire who spends half his time wrecking lives and the other half rigging the system for his businesses.
While Trump muses about a third term, refuses to admit that Russia started the Ukraine war, and feuds with Canada over...nothing, he lets this ketamine-addled father of 13 children by 4 different women play mafia boss with our lives.
February 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
While Trump muses about a third term, refuses to admit that Russia started the Ukraine war, and feuds with Canada over...nothing, he lets this ketamine-addled father of 13 children by 4 different women play mafia boss with our lives.
It literally costs nothing to be decent and kind. Why not just do it.
February 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
It literally costs nothing to be decent and kind. Why not just do it.
Reposted by Chris Beneke
Tonight's history lesson:
Amid all the concerns raised about our current state of constitutional chaos, a few points deserve special mention.
Much of the constitutional thinking of the American revolutionary era had its deep origins in the political disputes of 17th-c. England.
Amid all the concerns raised about our current state of constitutional chaos, a few points deserve special mention.
Much of the constitutional thinking of the American revolutionary era had its deep origins in the political disputes of 17th-c. England.
February 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Tonight's history lesson:
Amid all the concerns raised about our current state of constitutional chaos, a few points deserve special mention.
Much of the constitutional thinking of the American revolutionary era had its deep origins in the political disputes of 17th-c. England.
Amid all the concerns raised about our current state of constitutional chaos, a few points deserve special mention.
Much of the constitutional thinking of the American revolutionary era had its deep origins in the political disputes of 17th-c. England.
Finally, our long national performing arts nightmare is over. Donald Trump has declared himself chairman of the Kennedy Center. It’s now safe to go back to the ballet everyone.
February 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Finally, our long national performing arts nightmare is over. Donald Trump has declared himself chairman of the Kennedy Center. It’s now safe to go back to the ballet everyone.
Reposted by Chris Beneke
Jesse Owens, American track and field athlete and four-time gold medalist, salutes during the presentation of his long jump gold medal after defeating Nazi Germany’s Luz Long at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
February 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Jesse Owens, American track and field athlete and four-time gold medalist, salutes during the presentation of his long jump gold medal after defeating Nazi Germany’s Luz Long at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
While President Musk lays waste to vital federal functions and appropriates our private data, this fellow dreams of Gazan condo developments.
February 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
While President Musk lays waste to vital federal functions and appropriates our private data, this fellow dreams of Gazan condo developments.
None of us has to submit to the Muskocracy.
February 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
None of us has to submit to the Muskocracy.
50% of Trump’s foreign policy right now is just random speculation about where the best condos could be built.
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
50% of Trump’s foreign policy right now is just random speculation about where the best condos could be built.
Just since last week, the mad king released scarce water from reservoirs to extinguish a fire that was already out, gave his billionaire consigliere access to our social security numbers, and proposed that the United States occupy...Gaza.
February 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Just since last week, the mad king released scarce water from reservoirs to extinguish a fire that was already out, gave his billionaire consigliere access to our social security numbers, and proposed that the United States occupy...Gaza.
Trump firing the FBI agents involved in the January 6 investigation after pardoning the rioters who stormed the Capitol is on brand. The message is clear: You must be loyal to Trump, not the law.
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Trump firing the FBI agents involved in the January 6 investigation after pardoning the rioters who stormed the Capitol is on brand. The message is clear: You must be loyal to Trump, not the law.
It would be a caricature of a horrible person -- if he didn't actually exist.
January 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It would be a caricature of a horrible person -- if he didn't actually exist.
Just to catch you up: we have no acting FAA head, a number of TSA officials were fired last week, the secretary of transportation is best known for his TV roles, and the president is speculating without basis, that DEI is somehow responsible for a deadly air crash.
January 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Just to catch you up: we have no acting FAA head, a number of TSA officials were fired last week, the secretary of transportation is best known for his TV roles, and the president is speculating without basis, that DEI is somehow responsible for a deadly air crash.
You no longer have a system of checks and balances when a President arbitrarily freezes spending Congress approved.
January 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
You no longer have a system of checks and balances when a President arbitrarily freezes spending Congress approved.
The reign of bullies is upon us. It won’t last. But the memory of their bullying will, as will the shame of those who enabled it.
January 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The reign of bullies is upon us. It won’t last. But the memory of their bullying will, as will the shame of those who enabled it.
Trump rally: Trump inauguration:
January 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Trump rally: Trump inauguration:
Everyone would have been suspicious if Biden or Obama suddenly acquired a few million dollars in some sketchy financial asset right before becoming president.
Trump just acquired $59 billion of one.
Trump just acquired $59 billion of one.
January 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Everyone would have been suspicious if Biden or Obama suddenly acquired a few million dollars in some sketchy financial asset right before becoming president.
Trump just acquired $59 billion of one.
Trump just acquired $59 billion of one.
We're all suckers and losers to Trump, including the thousands of supporters who planned on attending his inauguration but were left holding "commemorative" tickets when he moved it indoors.
January 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We're all suckers and losers to Trump, including the thousands of supporters who planned on attending his inauguration but were left holding "commemorative" tickets when he moved it indoors.