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If you see John Roberts in person, be sure to tell him he’s a worse Chief Justice than Roger Taney (pronounced “tawny”). That’s a nerd burn that will hit him where it counts.
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
If you see John Roberts in person, be sure to tell him he’s a worse Chief Justice than Roger Taney (pronounced “tawny”). That’s a nerd burn that will hit him where it counts.
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there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
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Really wish I had gotten a better shot of this but holding a phone that says “who else was just ‘following orders’?” up to a riot cop is hard as hell
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Really wish I had gotten a better shot of this but holding a phone that says “who else was just ‘following orders’?” up to a riot cop is hard as hell
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I for one think the Epstein Ballroom will be magnificent. I love the decor theme of “what if Uday Hussein ran a Ramada Inn.” And giving it a theme song everyone will associate with it is a stroke of brilliance! “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” is very catchy.
October 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I for one think the Epstein Ballroom will be magnificent. I love the decor theme of “what if Uday Hussein ran a Ramada Inn.” And giving it a theme song everyone will associate with it is a stroke of brilliance! “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” is very catchy.
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If I had explain American history in one sentence, I could do worse than "John Brown was hung for treason, but Robert E. Lee was not."
John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry began on this day in 1859.
October 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
If I had explain American history in one sentence, I could do worse than "John Brown was hung for treason, but Robert E. Lee was not."
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This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.
ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert
October 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.
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Quick question: If the Republicans are right, and someone is paying millions and millions of us to protest, and has done it hundreds of other times, and they STILL can't figure out who's funding us, aren't they way too stupid to hold office?
Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."
October 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Quick question: If the Republicans are right, and someone is paying millions and millions of us to protest, and has done it hundreds of other times, and they STILL can't figure out who's funding us, aren't they way too stupid to hold office?
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1800 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago
August 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
1800 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago
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The Confederacy is the greatest enemy the United States ever faced. We should treat it as such, its heirs be damned.
I want a presidential candidate who promises to construct Union memorials and statues all over the country.
And yeah, North and South. Blanket Virginia with statues of Thomas, who actually chose the right side.
Hell, put one of Sherman in the middle of Peachtree Park.
And yeah, North and South. Blanket Virginia with statues of Thomas, who actually chose the right side.
Hell, put one of Sherman in the middle of Peachtree Park.
August 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The Confederacy is the greatest enemy the United States ever faced. We should treat it as such, its heirs be damned.
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This is awesome: a "WKRP in Cincinnati" fan created a three-hour Johnny Fever radio block, by using clips from the TV show and dropping in the full songs on his intros and outros, plus commercials and Les Nessman news breaks.
WKRP: Johnny Fever
www.awphooey.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is awesome: a "WKRP in Cincinnati" fan created a three-hour Johnny Fever radio block, by using clips from the TV show and dropping in the full songs on his intros and outros, plus commercials and Les Nessman news breaks.
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
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A lot of you have been asking, so for a final few days, you can still join the Good Omens graphic novel PledgeManager, and get your hands on the book as well as a range of sparkling and unusual rewards. dunmanifestin.pledgemanager.com/projects/goo...
August 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A lot of you have been asking, so for a final few days, you can still join the Good Omens graphic novel PledgeManager, and get your hands on the book as well as a range of sparkling and unusual rewards. dunmanifestin.pledgemanager.com/projects/goo...
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With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
July 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
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It’s astonishing what book history can do. Imagine identifying the maker of the Domesday Book, England’s first census, and—more than that—knowing who he was, his family, his interests, the stuff of his life. All 900 years in the past. No one can convince me this isn’t the coolest profession ever.
We can now be pretty sure who it was that assembled and wrote most of Great Domesday. That man was Gerard, chancellor of England, cantor of Winchester Cathedral, nephew of Bishop Wakelin: liturgist and singer as well as scribe and administrator. What a time to be a medievalist!
July 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It’s astonishing what book history can do. Imagine identifying the maker of the Domesday Book, England’s first census, and—more than that—knowing who he was, his family, his interests, the stuff of his life. All 900 years in the past. No one can convince me this isn’t the coolest profession ever.
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I just learned something new about one of Boston's most important Civil War monuments. 🗃️ www.wcvb.com/article/a-bo...
A Boston Civil War monument hides an unlikely figure: Edgar Allan Poe
Soliders and Sailor Monument contains nods to famous literary figures
www.wcvb.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I just learned something new about one of Boston's most important Civil War monuments. 🗃️ www.wcvb.com/article/a-bo...
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Boston saw its most destructive (non-sports) riot in decades on May 31, 2020, and I watched uniformed Boston Police officers in BPD Special Operations vests start it.
A rule of thumb that will rarely lead you astray in this country is to assume that a riot was started by the people who showed up armed and dressed for a riot.
June 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Boston saw its most destructive (non-sports) riot in decades on May 31, 2020, and I watched uniformed Boston Police officers in BPD Special Operations vests start it.
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“The pope will be from Chicago” sounds like an 1880s Republican’s dire prediction for if we don’t stop Irish immigration
May 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“The pope will be from Chicago” sounds like an 1880s Republican’s dire prediction for if we don’t stop Irish immigration
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This entire administration is a collection of snickering fifth grade boys. Elon’s got milk shooting out of his nose
May 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This entire administration is a collection of snickering fifth grade boys. Elon’s got milk shooting out of his nose
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I am old enough to remember when a movie character said "PAPERS PLEASE" it was a universally understood signifier of an evil regime
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
By Judith Roberts * As an attorney I’m deeply alarmed by an incident that occurred just this week and feel compelled to share it—to raise aw...
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April 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I am old enough to remember when a movie character said "PAPERS PLEASE" it was a universally understood signifier of an evil regime
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On the eve of Patriot's Day (Official), it is always good to remember those who participated in Lexington/Concord and Bunker Hill and have been ignored over the years.
www.nps.gov/bost/learn/h...
www.nps.gov/bost/learn/h...
Patriots of Color Enlistment Map - Boston National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
April 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On the eve of Patriot's Day (Official), it is always good to remember those who participated in Lexington/Concord and Bunker Hill and have been ignored over the years.
www.nps.gov/bost/learn/h...
www.nps.gov/bost/learn/h...
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It’s worth it to read the whole thing but here’s how it begins, and for something so connected to the time Chaplin made it, boy it also seems prophetical
March 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It’s worth it to read the whole thing but here’s how it begins, and for something so connected to the time Chaplin made it, boy it also seems prophetical
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The loss of access to old Looney Tunes cartoons is a tragedy for culture. How else are kids going to find out about Peter Lorre
March 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The loss of access to old Looney Tunes cartoons is a tragedy for culture. How else are kids going to find out about Peter Lorre
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OK this is funny
An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.
February 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
OK this is funny
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As a historian I have some guesses about the ways this will be resolved and you'll be shocked to hear all of them are bad and none of them are things I'll be posting here.
February 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
As a historian I have some guesses about the ways this will be resolved and you'll be shocked to hear all of them are bad and none of them are things I'll be posting here.