meed
@mmeed.bsky.social
Writer, musician, data guy, in ascending order of profitability. Ex-pat Canadian. Apologies for anything I say in advance.
PS: We laugh to keep from crying. Keep that one close.
PS: We laugh to keep from crying. Keep that one close.
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This one will never get old.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This one will never get old.
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If you accept that for the most part social media is a fame and significance simulator it's actually quite enjoyable and small doses.
December 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If you accept that for the most part social media is a fame and significance simulator it's actually quite enjoyable and small doses.
Mr Trump, I have met Stalin, and you're no Stalin.
It'll only help elevate Mark Kelly. They need a new scandal after their bullshit case against Comey and Letitia James just fell apart.
apnews.com/article/pent...
apnews.com/article/pent...
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. ...
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Mr Trump, I have met Stalin, and you're no Stalin.
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The most important thing to remember about all this fantasy-engineering of the Constitution is Madison's warning: If we suck as a people, no clever constitutional schemes will save us.
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The most important thing to remember about all this fantasy-engineering of the Constitution is Madison's warning: If we suck as a people, no clever constitutional schemes will save us.
This is the part of the movie where Bob Woodward or Maggie Haberman find an anonymous package on their desk.
Just saying.
Just saying.
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This is the part of the movie where Bob Woodward or Maggie Haberman find an anonymous package on their desk.
Just saying.
Just saying.
Rick Wilson is characteristically on the money with this one.
The Danger After Trump
Why The Hate Machine Won't Let Go open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
Why The Hate Machine Won't Let Go open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
The Danger After Trump
Why The Hate Machine Behind MAGA Won't Let Go
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Rick Wilson is characteristically on the money with this one.
I'll take one of the things I miss about Canada for $500 Alex.
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I'll take one of the things I miss about Canada for $500 Alex.
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"The Dems pragmatic wing has been pleading to broaden the tent, ideally before the Trump administration stamps out all opposition. Party progressives seem determined to reeducate the public rather than compromise for their votes."
- @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
- @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Democrats Still Have No Idea What Went Wrong
The party’s progressives seem to think the problem is not with their platform but with voters.
www.theatlantic.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"The Dems pragmatic wing has been pleading to broaden the tent, ideally before the Trump administration stamps out all opposition. Party progressives seem determined to reeducate the public rather than compromise for their votes."
- @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
- @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Great piece by an author who has written eloquently and often about authoritarianism here and abroad.
August 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Great piece by an author who has written eloquently and often about authoritarianism here and abroad.
Authoritarianism loses its luster somewhere between making the trains run on time and hard-faced men showing up at your door because somebody made a phone call.
July 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Authoritarianism loses its luster somewhere between making the trains run on time and hard-faced men showing up at your door because somebody made a phone call.
Perhaps he's decided that Putin's kompromat < Epstein kompromat.
NEWSFLASH:
Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russia if a deal to end the war in Ukraine is not made within 50 days.
In a major policy shift, Trump will also allow NATO countries to purchase U.S. arms, including Patriot systems, missiles, and ammo to equip Ukraine.
Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russia if a deal to end the war in Ukraine is not made within 50 days.
In a major policy shift, Trump will also allow NATO countries to purchase U.S. arms, including Patriot systems, missiles, and ammo to equip Ukraine.
July 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Perhaps he's decided that Putin's kompromat < Epstein kompromat.
"Advanced reasoning"
Tell me you know nothing about AI without actually saying it.
Tell me you know nothing about AI without actually saying it.
June 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"Advanced reasoning"
Tell me you know nothing about AI without actually saying it.
Tell me you know nothing about AI without actually saying it.
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I know everyone's been breathlessly waiting for what I was going to write about LA.
here you go - gifted
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
here you go - gifted
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Trump Means to Provoke, Not Pacify
Don’t give him the pretext he wants.
www.theatlantic.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I know everyone's been breathlessly waiting for what I was going to write about LA.
here you go - gifted
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
here you go - gifted
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Holy guacamole, guys. This is beyond splendid, Qu'est-ce que c'est? youtu.be/CJ54eImz88w?...
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)
YouTube video by Talking Heads
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June 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Holy guacamole, guys. This is beyond splendid, Qu'est-ce que c'est? youtu.be/CJ54eImz88w?...
If we are in fact all living in a simulation it has been taken over by cruel and mischievous children while the parents aren't looking.
March 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If we are in fact all living in a simulation it has been taken over by cruel and mischievous children while the parents aren't looking.
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The energy we need from Senate Democrats.
March 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The energy we need from Senate Democrats.
We're two months into this and the Democrats are bringing paddles to a gunfight.
March 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We're two months into this and the Democrats are bringing paddles to a gunfight.
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We are Zelensky....
March 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We are Zelensky....
Crockett is on to something here. The Constitution is based on the premise that humans are flawed, and that Liberty needs to be constrained by checks and balances and the rule of law. Conservatives used to understand that.
Who else AGREES with the very-vocal, very passionate heroine, Jasmine Crockett?! 🤚
We. Need. More. Of. This. ✨
We. Need. More. Of. This. ✨
February 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Crockett is on to something here. The Constitution is based on the premise that humans are flawed, and that Liberty needs to be constrained by checks and balances and the rule of law. Conservatives used to understand that.
Just absolutely don't give up the illegitimatus noncarborundum.
Zelenskyy should propose a counteroffer for 100% of his country’s supply of adamantium, vibranium AND unobtainium as well.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
The Trump administration indicated U.S. troops could be deployed to provide security in connection with the minerals if there’s a peace deal with Russia, sources told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Just absolutely don't give up the illegitimatus noncarborundum.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This.
Got proactive. Put Trump and his minions on their back foot for once.
Got proactive. Put Trump and his minions on their back foot for once.
I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.
February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This.
Got proactive. Put Trump and his minions on their back foot for once.
Got proactive. Put Trump and his minions on their back foot for once.