Tomas McIntee
@mathintee.bsky.social
My latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Accidental-War-Mage-Steampunk-Military-ebook/dp/B0F2ZBJ6L8/
Mathematician, social scientist, author, data scientist. n.Erdős = 3. Alum of UC-Irvine (Ph.D.) & Appalachian State (assorted other degrees).
Mathematician, social scientist, author, data scientist. n.Erdős = 3. Alum of UC-Irvine (Ph.D.) & Appalachian State (assorted other degrees).
Jay Jones wanted violence inflicted on a political opponent (and also said opponent's chlidren). His texts make that extremely clear.
That is not acceptable in a position of power and trust. And that's true whether or not he wanted it public, his skin color, or any "but Trump!" statement.
That is not acceptable in a position of power and trust. And that's true whether or not he wanted it public, his skin color, or any "but Trump!" statement.
October 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Jay Jones wanted violence inflicted on a political opponent (and also said opponent's chlidren). His texts make that extremely clear.
That is not acceptable in a position of power and trust. And that's true whether or not he wanted it public, his skin color, or any "but Trump!" statement.
That is not acceptable in a position of power and trust. And that's true whether or not he wanted it public, his skin color, or any "but Trump!" statement.
That is inferred subtext out of her head. It is factually not what was said, which makes putting the words in his mouth malpractice by both academic and journalistic standards.
September 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
That is inferred subtext out of her head. It is factually not what was said, which makes putting the words in his mouth malpractice by both academic and journalistic standards.
No, this is Attiah’s hill. She decided to double down on her misquotation and use it as the centerpiece of her appeal for public support.
September 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
No, this is Attiah’s hill. She decided to double down on her misquotation and use it as the centerpiece of her appeal for public support.
When you say “Black women X,” it becomes a categorical statement about all black women, as opposed to a statement about a narrower set of four specific black women.
September 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
When you say “Black women X,” it becomes a categorical statement about all black women, as opposed to a statement about a narrower set of four specific black women.
“These specific four women are stupid” isn’t a statement about a racial class.
Which is why the misquote was treated as outrageous by Kirk’s fans.
Which is why the misquote was treated as outrageous by Kirk’s fans.
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
“These specific four women are stupid” isn’t a statement about a racial class.
Which is why the misquote was treated as outrageous by Kirk’s fans.
Which is why the misquote was treated as outrageous by Kirk’s fans.
This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Misquoting someone by switching the words "you" and "Black women" without even bracketing the substitution is not "quot[ing] truth."
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This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Misquoting someone by switching the words "you" and "Black women" without even bracketing the substitution is not "quot[ing] truth."
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She misquoted him. He was talking quite specifically about four women who had recently claimed that they had personally benefitted from affirmative action.
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This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
She misquoted him. He was talking quite specifically about four women who had recently claimed that they had personally benefitted from affirmative action.
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This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
She said it was one quote. Factually, she edited the quote in question, deleting three qualifying words and substituting "Black women" for "You."
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This isn't going to make me many friends on BlueSky, but those of you relying on BlueSky as source of information deserve to know that Karen Attiah misquoted Charlie Kirk and is therefore presently doubling down on a lie.
September 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
She said it was one quote. Factually, she edited the quote in question, deleting three qualifying words and substituting "Black women" for "You."
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Not a statement actually made by Charlie Kirk.
September 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Not a statement actually made by Charlie Kirk.
(3) The left has a growing problem with the illiberal endorsement of political violence. The people who are celebrating the assassination have no place in a party or political organization that contributes to the functioning of a liberal democracy. Kick them out.
September 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
(3) The left has a growing problem with the illiberal endorsement of political violence. The people who are celebrating the assassination have no place in a party or political organization that contributes to the functioning of a liberal democracy. Kick them out.
(2) It is not pragmatic good politics. It removes a piece from the board; it also changes the rules of play. The backlash will be substantial.
September 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
(2) It is not pragmatic good politics. It removes a piece from the board; it also changes the rules of play. The backlash will be substantial.
(1) This is political violence targeting speech. "We shoot the talky guy" is pure anathema to the principles of functional liberal democracy.
September 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
(1) This is political violence targeting speech. "We shoot the talky guy" is pure anathema to the principles of functional liberal democracy.
Trump has deported 200,000 immigrants in his first six months in office. At current rates, he will deport 1.6 million immigrants in his term.
Even considering the rather large ICE budget increase, it's unlikely Trump can finish the project of deporting illegal immigrants.
Even considering the rather large ICE budget increase, it's unlikely Trump can finish the project of deporting illegal immigrants.
July 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Trump has deported 200,000 immigrants in his first six months in office. At current rates, he will deport 1.6 million immigrants in his term.
Even considering the rather large ICE budget increase, it's unlikely Trump can finish the project of deporting illegal immigrants.
Even considering the rather large ICE budget increase, it's unlikely Trump can finish the project of deporting illegal immigrants.
One thing I love about having made the switch to a Leaf - no oil in an electric. I had to watch my old car’s levels all the time, sometimes it would burn oil.
July 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
One thing I love about having made the switch to a Leaf - no oil in an electric. I had to watch my old car’s levels all the time, sometimes it would burn oil.