Matt Poloni
@mattpoloni.com
Living in Raleigh, NC. Fan of @nccourage.com, the Carolina Hurricanes, Doctor Who, The Good Place, Ted Lasso, dogs, cheese, and democracy. Almost exclusively RPs.
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A few reminders about the SCOTUS immunity decision for Presidents:
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
December 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A few reminders about the SCOTUS immunity decision for Presidents:
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
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I find the idea that you need to know “how to use” AI tools really funny, as if it isn’t incredibly easy to type in prompts and the marketing these tools is that literally anyone can do it
December 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I find the idea that you need to know “how to use” AI tools really funny, as if it isn’t incredibly easy to type in prompts and the marketing these tools is that literally anyone can do it
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Coming back to this, I'm still struck by the implication that academics should care if the AI pushers "trust" all our work that's done without AI.
I don't know, man, you all seemed to trust our work enough to steal it from us wholesale.
I don't know, man, you all seemed to trust our work enough to steal it from us wholesale.
I would struggle to trust an academic who doesn‘t know how to
use AI tools.
Which is not the same as not being critical.
use AI tools.
Which is not the same as not being critical.
December 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Coming back to this, I'm still struck by the implication that academics should care if the AI pushers "trust" all our work that's done without AI.
I don't know, man, you all seemed to trust our work enough to steal it from us wholesale.
I don't know, man, you all seemed to trust our work enough to steal it from us wholesale.
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surprising if you’ve never read a single article about llms. or even a summary of an article. or a micro blog. or tried a chatbot before spending $300k on it. idk.
December 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
surprising if you’ve never read a single article about llms. or even a summary of an article. or a micro blog. or tried a chatbot before spending $300k on it. idk.
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One of my greatest worries about climate was “countries will not trust each other enough to do this” but that’s actually become somewhat moot as renewables have become way preferable for many growing countries precisely /because/ they do not trust temperamental petrostates.
December 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One of my greatest worries about climate was “countries will not trust each other enough to do this” but that’s actually become somewhat moot as renewables have become way preferable for many growing countries precisely /because/ they do not trust temperamental petrostates.
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MAGA Boomer: At your age in 1970 I paid off college & bought a house w/hard work
Millennials: In 1970 college was 5% of median salary—Now it’s 44%. A median home was $24K—Now its $417K. The top marginal tax rate was 70%—Now its 37%. Sure maybe you did work hard—but then closed the door behind you.
Millennials: In 1970 college was 5% of median salary—Now it’s 44%. A median home was $24K—Now its $417K. The top marginal tax rate was 70%—Now its 37%. Sure maybe you did work hard—but then closed the door behind you.
December 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
MAGA Boomer: At your age in 1970 I paid off college & bought a house w/hard work
Millennials: In 1970 college was 5% of median salary—Now it’s 44%. A median home was $24K—Now its $417K. The top marginal tax rate was 70%—Now its 37%. Sure maybe you did work hard—but then closed the door behind you.
Millennials: In 1970 college was 5% of median salary—Now it’s 44%. A median home was $24K—Now its $417K. The top marginal tax rate was 70%—Now its 37%. Sure maybe you did work hard—but then closed the door behind you.
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I get it, but I do sometimes wish people spent as much time linking to articles they’ve enjoyed reading, than articles they want to expose as trash.
December 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I get it, but I do sometimes wish people spent as much time linking to articles they’ve enjoyed reading, than articles they want to expose as trash.
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talk about the Streisand effect
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
talk about the Streisand effect
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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i really think there is legit political space for running on "we are going to dismantle ICE"
How it started vs. How it’s going NOW 👀
LA tow truck driver who towed ICE’s car found NOT GUILTY 🦸🏽♂️
LA tow truck driver who towed ICE’s car found NOT GUILTY 🦸🏽♂️
December 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
i really think there is legit political space for running on "we are going to dismantle ICE"
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This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)
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One small way to try to re-establish social trust would be to transparently disclose *in this very column* that you hung out with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Opinion | The Epstein Story? Count Me Out.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
One small way to try to re-establish social trust would be to transparently disclose *in this very column* that you hung out with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
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very weird feeling watching a seemingly coked out president yell at you for 20 minutes straight
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
very weird feeling watching a seemingly coked out president yell at you for 20 minutes straight
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A quite startling overperformance for Democrats in tonight's special election for a state Senate seat in Kentucky:
Democrat Gary Clemons won 72% to 25%.
He was defending a Dem-held seat where Kamala Harris beat Trump by 5% last year.
Democrat Gary Clemons won 72% to 25%.
He was defending a Dem-held seat where Kamala Harris beat Trump by 5% last year.
December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A quite startling overperformance for Democrats in tonight's special election for a state Senate seat in Kentucky:
Democrat Gary Clemons won 72% to 25%.
He was defending a Dem-held seat where Kamala Harris beat Trump by 5% last year.
Democrat Gary Clemons won 72% to 25%.
He was defending a Dem-held seat where Kamala Harris beat Trump by 5% last year.
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I can't claim to be a political analyst but I know how to break Donald Trump: give someone else close to him attention.
If sane people began referring to Stephen Miller as "President Stephen Miller" and Trump as his ventriloquist's dummy, Stephen Miller would be gone in no time.
If sane people began referring to Stephen Miller as "President Stephen Miller" and Trump as his ventriloquist's dummy, Stephen Miller would be gone in no time.
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I can't claim to be a political analyst but I know how to break Donald Trump: give someone else close to him attention.
If sane people began referring to Stephen Miller as "President Stephen Miller" and Trump as his ventriloquist's dummy, Stephen Miller would be gone in no time.
If sane people began referring to Stephen Miller as "President Stephen Miller" and Trump as his ventriloquist's dummy, Stephen Miller would be gone in no time.
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This is Millie. She just learned how to sled. Hopes you brought a second land frisbee, because she will not be taking turns. 13/10 (TT: millietheredlab)
December 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is Millie. She just learned how to sled. Hopes you brought a second land frisbee, because she will not be taking turns. 13/10 (TT: millietheredlab)
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The only person who didn't see this coming was Chuck Schumer.
NEW: Mike Johnson says he WON'T call a House vote on extending ACA funding this week
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but could not come to an agreement with a group of members who want the funds extended.
www.nbcnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The only person who didn't see this coming was Chuck Schumer.
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Chuck Schumer there is now only one honorable path left to you
NEW: Mike Johnson says he WON'T call a House vote on extending ACA funding this week
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.
Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but could not come to an agreement with a group of members who want the funds extended.
www.nbcnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Chuck Schumer there is now only one honorable path left to you
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Chuck Schumer is bad at his job
BREAKING: Mike Johnson just said he won't call a vote this year to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.
December 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Chuck Schumer is bad at his job
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Trump’s Chief of Staff admits the cases against Letitia James and James Comey were about revenge, not justice.
That’s blatant due process violation. If I’m Mahmoud Khalil or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, I’m suing for malicious prosecution.
& shame on the billionaire universities that chose capitulation.
That’s blatant due process violation. If I’m Mahmoud Khalil or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, I’m suing for malicious prosecution.
& shame on the billionaire universities that chose capitulation.
December 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Trump’s Chief of Staff admits the cases against Letitia James and James Comey were about revenge, not justice.
That’s blatant due process violation. If I’m Mahmoud Khalil or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, I’m suing for malicious prosecution.
& shame on the billionaire universities that chose capitulation.
That’s blatant due process violation. If I’m Mahmoud Khalil or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, I’m suing for malicious prosecution.
& shame on the billionaire universities that chose capitulation.
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Name a country where men need permission from women to get education, get a job, move out, travel or get access to healthcare name a country where boys get forced to marry older women name a country where men are forced to dress in a certain way, yeah men aren't the victims
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Name a country where men need permission from women to get education, get a job, move out, travel or get access to healthcare name a country where boys get forced to marry older women name a country where men are forced to dress in a certain way, yeah men aren't the victims
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Australia’s gun laws are why there weren’t hundreds of victims at the Bondi shooting
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
December 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Australia’s gun laws are why there weren’t hundreds of victims at the Bondi shooting
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
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They'll do this shit and then insist they're there to make us safer.
ICE PEPPER SPRAYED A ONE-YEAR-OLD because her mother was filming them.
ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
They'll do this shit and then insist they're there to make us safer.