Paul Slimin'
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Law, electoral politics, media, philosophy, hot takes, etc. | he/him | All lies and jest
Per usual, the Guardian does a better job of covering this issue.
November 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Per usual, the Guardian does a better job of covering this issue.
Nothing new here, but it continues to be wildly irresponsible (probably purposeful, if we’re being honest) of the NYT to continue to present the claims of fascists without acknowledging the near-certainty that they are lies.
November 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Nothing new here, but it continues to be wildly irresponsible (probably purposeful, if we’re being honest) of the NYT to continue to present the claims of fascists without acknowledging the near-certainty that they are lies.
Douthat helpfully suggests the British monarchy attempt a coup
November 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Douthat helpfully suggests the British monarchy attempt a coup
Wow things are getting crazy in El Salvador
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Wow things are getting crazy in El Salvador
I’m starting to get the sense this has become less about the specific issues that animate the ruling class in NYC and America and more of a general rage that they fired every weapon they have at Zohran and he just walked right through the explosions. He’s rendered them impotent and they hate it.
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I’m starting to get the sense this has become less about the specific issues that animate the ruling class in NYC and America and more of a general rage that they fired every weapon they have at Zohran and he just walked right through the explosions. He’s rendered them impotent and they hate it.
"You know, you guys only won because you were bored and had nothing else to do," I say from the burning wreckage of my sinking ship. My enemies on their own vessel do not hear me; they're faced the other way, laughing and high-fiving.
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"You know, you guys only won because you were bored and had nothing else to do," I say from the burning wreckage of my sinking ship. My enemies on their own vessel do not hear me; they're faced the other way, laughing and high-fiving.
The soy industry breaking for the liberals in Brazil is a little too on the nose
November 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The soy industry breaking for the liberals in Brazil is a little too on the nose
Question: will allowing the Republicans to control the House forever because of gerrymandering lead to a nationwide anti-gerrymandering law, simply because everyone will be so inspired by California’s shining example? Can anyone actually say that with a straight face?
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Question: will allowing the Republicans to control the House forever because of gerrymandering lead to a nationwide anti-gerrymandering law, simply because everyone will be so inspired by California’s shining example? Can anyone actually say that with a straight face?
Oh, is being unable to hold representatives to account bad? How about a House permanently tilted toward Republicans, would they ever be held to account in that environment?
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Oh, is being unable to hold representatives to account bad? How about a House permanently tilted toward Republicans, would they ever be held to account in that environment?
Here the author argues that, because it wouldn’t totally counteract Republicans gerrymandering efforts, there’s no point in doing it. But isn’t a marginally fair world still a better one? This type of thinking justifies not bothering to improve anything in any context if it isn’t a perfect solve.
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Here the author argues that, because it wouldn’t totally counteract Republicans gerrymandering efforts, there’s no point in doing it. But isn’t a marginally fair world still a better one? This type of thinking justifies not bothering to improve anything in any context if it isn’t a perfect solve.
It’s incredible that the American Jewish right, of all groups, really enacted this meme
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It’s incredible that the American Jewish right, of all groups, really enacted this meme
How it feels to support stare decisis in 2025
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
How it feels to support stare decisis in 2025
Call that Zohran diplomacy
October 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Call that Zohran diplomacy
Lmao, they booed Chuck Schumer at the OPERA?? He should honestly just consider resigning at this point. If they don't like him there, they don't like him anywhere. Nobody is buying what he's selling anymore (or any other member of Dem leadership, for that matter).
October 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Lmao, they booed Chuck Schumer at the OPERA?? He should honestly just consider resigning at this point. If they don't like him there, they don't like him anywhere. Nobody is buying what he's selling anymore (or any other member of Dem leadership, for that matter).
A workplace that feels like a Montessori school? Wow, that sounds terrible. Someone please point those out to me and how to apply there so I never accidentally do it.
October 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A workplace that feels like a Montessori school? Wow, that sounds terrible. Someone please point those out to me and how to apply there so I never accidentally do it.
Woah I do not remember this being reported at the time
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Woah I do not remember this being reported at the time
Me when I show up for jury duty:
October 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Me when I show up for jury duty: