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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
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It is just fascinating how many people have to be involved in projects like the Epstein files redactions.
It takes a huge number of people tucking away human decency and plowing ahead as they protect people who would (& will) throw them under the bus. So much evidence of abuse to just paper over.
It takes a huge number of people tucking away human decency and plowing ahead as they protect people who would (& will) throw them under the bus. So much evidence of abuse to just paper over.
December 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It is just fascinating how many people have to be involved in projects like the Epstein files redactions.
It takes a huge number of people tucking away human decency and plowing ahead as they protect people who would (& will) throw them under the bus. So much evidence of abuse to just paper over.
It takes a huge number of people tucking away human decency and plowing ahead as they protect people who would (& will) throw them under the bus. So much evidence of abuse to just paper over.
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Finally wrote this up as a blog post, with lots of links. Enjoy!
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist
gregpak.net/2025/12/19/i...
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist
gregpak.net/2025/12/19/i...
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Finally wrote this up as a blog post, with lots of links. Enjoy!
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist
gregpak.net/2025/12/19/i...
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist
gregpak.net/2025/12/19/i...
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I love his attitude to being asked if it’s mean not to airbrush Karoline Leavett’s face
December 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I love his attitude to being asked if it’s mean not to airbrush Karoline Leavett’s face
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I cannot believe how effective you are at making me passionately hate you, you have a gift
The presidency once served as a reminder of our common humanity. Ronald Reagan described its purpose as building "a nation composed of good and decent people."
December 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I cannot believe how effective you are at making me passionately hate you, you have a gift
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As a lifelong renter with zero interest in owning, I resent the seemingly bipartisan idea that people who own their abode somehow have more of a “stake” in the country …
Flagging this from the Douthat interview with Charlie Kirk’s confidant/podcast replacement. The right sees this too! And he gets: It’s both financial and psychological.
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As a lifelong renter with zero interest in owning, I resent the seemingly bipartisan idea that people who own their abode somehow have more of a “stake” in the country …
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Yeah - how anyone who lives through this could continue to maintain faith in the Supreme Court is beyond me. That institution wasn’t ruined by Roberts or Alito. That happened long before the current mess.
This. This was the formative event of my generation & our entire politics in 🇺🇸. The structural break after which we were no longer a full democracy, when 5 Wizards In Robes decided they were a super-legislature & counting all the actual votes didn’t matter. The rest has been 25 years of commentary.
25 years ago today, SCOTUS elected George W Bush president of the United States by blocking completion of a voting canvass in Florida. A subsequent canvass by the Associated Press showed that Bush's rival, Al Gore, had won the race in Florida—and thus the contest for the presidency—by 700 votes.
December 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Yeah - how anyone who lives through this could continue to maintain faith in the Supreme Court is beyond me. That institution wasn’t ruined by Roberts or Alito. That happened long before the current mess.
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Dozens of vulture carcasses—at least some and probably all infected with HPAI—were reportedly left strewn about the grounds of an elementary school for days while bureaucrats wrangled over who would clean up the site, illustrating what appears to be a huge crisis of state and local capacity in Ohio.
December 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dozens of vulture carcasses—at least some and probably all infected with HPAI—were reportedly left strewn about the grounds of an elementary school for days while bureaucrats wrangled over who would clean up the site, illustrating what appears to be a huge crisis of state and local capacity in Ohio.
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This is the most Starship Troopers coded shit. Paul Verhoeven is like, "shit I should have gone further"
jesus christ
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is the most Starship Troopers coded shit. Paul Verhoeven is like, "shit I should have gone further"
I just learned that my partner of almost 10 years still has and uses a Yahoo email account.
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I just learned that my partner of almost 10 years still has and uses a Yahoo email account.
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We HAVE to start calling these things out.
I get it, we're scared if we say anything then detectorists will stop reporting, more will be lost. But honestly, we can't carry on like this...
I've read so many 'we're so grateful to have' media reports recently. It's stomach churning.
#Archaeology 🏺
I get it, we're scared if we say anything then detectorists will stop reporting, more will be lost. But honestly, we can't carry on like this...
I've read so many 'we're so grateful to have' media reports recently. It's stomach churning.
#Archaeology 🏺
More things we paid for, even though they'd been damaged by finder...
"It was rolled up when it was found and the finder unrolled it to see what it was. During the unrolling, one end became detached leaving the object in two pieces"
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting
finds.org.uk/database/art...
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"It was rolled up when it was found and the finder unrolled it to see what it was. During the unrolling, one end became detached leaving the object in two pieces"
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting
finds.org.uk/database/art...
1/2
finds.org.uk
December 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We HAVE to start calling these things out.
I get it, we're scared if we say anything then detectorists will stop reporting, more will be lost. But honestly, we can't carry on like this...
I've read so many 'we're so grateful to have' media reports recently. It's stomach churning.
#Archaeology 🏺
I get it, we're scared if we say anything then detectorists will stop reporting, more will be lost. But honestly, we can't carry on like this...
I've read so many 'we're so grateful to have' media reports recently. It's stomach churning.
#Archaeology 🏺
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Too many senior people at universities are cowards and opportunists who eagerly abandon ethics and principles for perceived advantage.
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Too many senior people at universities are cowards and opportunists who eagerly abandon ethics and principles for perceived advantage.
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If you like book history, Welsh or Arthurian literature, or sometimes wish you could pull your lip over your head like a reverse hoodie, you may enjoy this 🧵 #medievalsky
Gwefl son of Gwastad: when he was sad he would let his one lip droop down to his navel and the other would be a cowl on his head.
Gỽeuyl mab gỽestat. y dyd y bei drist y gollyngei y lleill weuyl idaỽ y waeret hyt y uogel. ar llall a uydei yn pennguch ar y penn.
Gỽeuyl mab gỽestat. y dyd y bei drist y gollyngei y lleill weuyl idaỽ y waeret hyt y uogel. ar llall a uydei yn pennguch ar y penn.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you like book history, Welsh or Arthurian literature, or sometimes wish you could pull your lip over your head like a reverse hoodie, you may enjoy this 🧵 #medievalsky
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Steve Witkoff should go to prison for this.
Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side?
Who leaked Witkoff’s call advising Kremlin on how to get Trump on side?
Bloomberg publishes extraordinary transcripts of secret discussions, but their provenance remains unclear
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Steve Witkoff should go to prison for this.
Considering Jackie Chan is anti-democracy, this isn't too surprising I guess.
I see we've entered the making-movies-for-the-strongman phase of democratic decline.
‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request
"Rush Hour 4" in the works at Paramount after prodding from president Trump.
variety.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Considering Jackie Chan is anti-democracy, this isn't too surprising I guess.
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It’s crazy to have SIX dedicated security lines at LaGuardia airport just for Clear & give them priority at the THREE general boarding lanes. This is a tax-payer funded airport that seems to be trying to force people to give their biometric info over to a private company or get squeezed & squeezed.
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s crazy to have SIX dedicated security lines at LaGuardia airport just for Clear & give them priority at the THREE general boarding lanes. This is a tax-payer funded airport that seems to be trying to force people to give their biometric info over to a private company or get squeezed & squeezed.
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I finally have photographic evidence.
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I finally have photographic evidence.
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I know people are mocking this question but short haul flights like the ones between DC and NY are among the most carbon intensive and need to be eliminated. And the actual time difference btwn the two is negligible when you factor in security. I was surprised he flew.
Reporter to Mamdani (mocking): "Why did you fly here? Aren't trains greener?"
Mamdani (with tolerant smile): "I will use every form of transit, and I want to make sure they're affordable in NYC."
Mamdani (with tolerant smile): "I will use every form of transit, and I want to make sure they're affordable in NYC."
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I know people are mocking this question but short haul flights like the ones between DC and NY are among the most carbon intensive and need to be eliminated. And the actual time difference btwn the two is negligible when you factor in security. I was surprised he flew.
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Gwefl son of Gwastad: when he was sad he would let his one lip droop down to his navel and the other would be a cowl on his head.
Gỽeuyl mab gỽestat. y dyd y bei drist y gollyngei y lleill weuyl idaỽ y waeret hyt y uogel. ar llall a uydei yn pennguch ar y penn.
Gỽeuyl mab gỽestat. y dyd y bei drist y gollyngei y lleill weuyl idaỽ y waeret hyt y uogel. ar llall a uydei yn pennguch ar y penn.
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Gwefl son of Gwastad: when he was sad he would let his one lip droop down to his navel and the other would be a cowl on his head.
Gỽeuyl mab gỽestat. y dyd y bei drist y gollyngei y lleill weuyl idaỽ y waeret hyt y uogel. ar llall a uydei yn pennguch ar y penn.
Gỽeuyl mab gỽestat. y dyd y bei drist y gollyngei y lleill weuyl idaỽ y waeret hyt y uogel. ar llall a uydei yn pennguch ar y penn.
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Shit. We’ve lost the beer school.
NEW: Today the Siebel Institute—the US' oldest/most prestigious brewing school & a cornerstone of the industry globally—announced its relocation from Chicago to Montreal, citing "[r]ecent regulatory changes in the US [that] have made it much more challenging for many of our international students."
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Shit. We’ve lost the beer school.
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Not a criticism of Mamdani in particular, but as long as we allow massively funded, heavily armed right-wing paramilitaries to have veto power over every aspect of public policy, it will be impossible to enact even the most basic social democratic reforms that a lot of liberals say they want.
Before his election, Mamdani was adamant: The CCRB should get final say in NYPD discplinary cases. Now, after retaining Tisch as NYPD commish, Mamdani's changing his tune, saying he's mainly focused on ensuring CCRB's "recommendations" are "taken seriously." www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/20/m...
Mamdani softens hard line on role of NYPD watchdog in discipline after Tisch agrees to stay on
in the wake of announcing Wednesday that NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will stay in her post under his administration, Mayor-elect Mamdani took a step back.
www.nydailynews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Not a criticism of Mamdani in particular, but as long as we allow massively funded, heavily armed right-wing paramilitaries to have veto power over every aspect of public policy, it will be impossible to enact even the most basic social democratic reforms that a lot of liberals say they want.
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sometimes I think will just has a fetish for getting into arguments with people
What, precisely, is the crisis? When will it be resolved? People have been talking about housing crises since the 80s. I agree that there’s a long-run upward drift in housing costs; I agree some high-cost metros have real issues. But what are we seeing right now that’s a nationwide crisis?
Stancil being a housing crisis denier is the darnedest thing
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
sometimes I think will just has a fetish for getting into arguments with people
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A die made from animal bones, found in Burgstein Castle, dating 11th century.
Just like today, opposite sides of a die always add up to 7.
Dice were quite popular among all social classes during the Middle Ages. In the early 10th century, for instance, the scholar Ekkhardt IV of....🧵 1/2
📷 me
🏺
Just like today, opposite sides of a die always add up to 7.
Dice were quite popular among all social classes during the Middle Ages. In the early 10th century, for instance, the scholar Ekkhardt IV of....🧵 1/2
📷 me
🏺
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A die made from animal bones, found in Burgstein Castle, dating 11th century.
Just like today, opposite sides of a die always add up to 7.
Dice were quite popular among all social classes during the Middle Ages. In the early 10th century, for instance, the scholar Ekkhardt IV of....🧵 1/2
📷 me
🏺
Just like today, opposite sides of a die always add up to 7.
Dice were quite popular among all social classes during the Middle Ages. In the early 10th century, for instance, the scholar Ekkhardt IV of....🧵 1/2
📷 me
🏺
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It’s publication day for Law, Society and Political Culture in Late Medieval and Reformation Germany! At last, the key sources from the Holy Roman Empire - laws, treaties, and polemics - are available in English translation. #medievalsky #earlymodern
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s publication day for Law, Society and Political Culture in Late Medieval and Reformation Germany! At last, the key sources from the Holy Roman Empire - laws, treaties, and polemics - are available in English translation. #medievalsky #earlymodern
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/