Michael P. Breen
@mpbreen21.bsky.social
Historian of early modern French law & society at Reed College. Prattles on about history, dogs, politics, soccer, & hoops. H-France Editor-in-Chief (www.h-france.net)
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The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.
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“The Iliad is maximum alpha” is the sort of thing you might say if you’re only familiar with the Grok version of Homer’s epic
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
“The Iliad is maximum alpha” is the sort of thing you might say if you’re only familiar with the Grok version of Homer’s epic
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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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13) I think Dem leadership still suffers from frame drag. They think it's the 90s. Trump is dismantling the powers of Congress. They have to rise to that moment and demand big things.
Vought is expanding the playing field to thinks off the table. Dems need to do the same.
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Vought is expanding the playing field to thinks off the table. Dems need to do the same.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Heckuva job, Democrats
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Heckuva job, Democrats
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It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
The whole reason we’re here is that some of your colleagues are no longer “fighting united.”
Maybe you’re comfortable fighting alongside people who will cut & run under fire, but most of us are not
Maybe you’re comfortable fighting alongside people who will cut & run under fire, but most of us are not
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The whole reason we’re here is that some of your colleagues are no longer “fighting united.”
Maybe you’re comfortable fighting alongside people who will cut & run under fire, but most of us are not
Maybe you’re comfortable fighting alongside people who will cut & run under fire, but most of us are not
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The Democratic establishment:
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Democratic establishment:
Trump crash planes
TRUMP: US TO LAUNCH NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM WITHIN 2–3 WEEKS
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Trump crash planes
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Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Leaving the sailing lanes and heading full speed into a giant iceberg is technically changing course, so this checks out
Pirro: "Mr President, there is in this room a group of people who love you, who believe in you, and who are so proud to be in this Oval Office and to be part of this amazing day because you have changed the course of America."
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Leaving the sailing lanes and heading full speed into a giant iceberg is technically changing course, so this checks out
Deliberate ignorance is the cement that binds the entire MAGA conservative movement together
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Deliberate ignorance is the cement that binds the entire MAGA conservative movement together
I’m anything but a Rob Gale stan, but how is a coach who led a team most people thought wouldn’t sniff the playoffs to a 3rd place finish & a semifinal berth not on this list? #NWSL #BAONPDX
Architects of plays and players. Leaders on and off the pitch. ⭐️
The nominees for 2025 Coach of the Year.
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The nominees for 2025 Coach of the Year.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Okay man.
Call for Schumer’s ouster as senate minority leader or this post means nothing.
Call for Schumer’s ouster as senate minority leader or this post means nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Okay man.
Call for Schumer’s ouster as senate minority leader or this post means nothing.
Call for Schumer’s ouster as senate minority leader or this post means nothing.
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I wonder if any future historians who write about this moment in time, will make a note of Trump being savagely booed by tens of thousands of people literally at the same time that 8 Democrats bent the knee.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I wonder if any future historians who write about this moment in time, will make a note of Trump being savagely booed by tens of thousands of people literally at the same time that 8 Democrats bent the knee.
Last night made clear that the current crop of DC Dems lack the wisdom & fortitude needed to repair what Trumpism has wrought & restore our democracy, even if they somehow stumble into a trifecta
If we want to do those things, we need to take the party away from them & the sooner the better
If we want to do those things, we need to take the party away from them & the sooner the better
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Last night made clear that the current crop of DC Dems lack the wisdom & fortitude needed to repair what Trumpism has wrought & restore our democracy, even if they somehow stumble into a trifecta
If we want to do those things, we need to take the party away from them & the sooner the better
If we want to do those things, we need to take the party away from them & the sooner the better
The epistemological problem most conservatives face is that they’re so used to dealing only with FOX News, Newsmax, & the like that they literally cannot comprehend it when media outlets don’t reflexively lie for them
“As they exited, Bovino called Block Club Chicago “Chicago’s Liars Club.” He questioned the publication’s coverage of federal immigration operations in the city.”
“How come you never report on the work we do to improve the community?” Bovino inquired.“
“How come you never report on the work we do to improve the community?” Bovino inquired.“
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The epistemological problem most conservatives face is that they’re so used to dealing only with FOX News, Newsmax, & the like that they literally cannot comprehend it when media outlets don’t reflexively lie for them
Nobody goes there any more, it’s much too crowded
the hipsters, they’re ordering double frufru mocha soy frappuccino. doesn’t anybody order a black coffee anymore
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Nobody goes there any more, it’s much too crowded
Hard to disagree with this take
The centrists in the Senate Democratic caucus saw that the country was rallying to the party in the 2025 elections and resolved that they would do anything they could to kill that momentum.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Hard to disagree with this take
You apparently don’t understand what the word “fighting” means.
And you are the last person any of us wants in our corner.
Have a bit of integrity and resign.
And you are the last person any of us wants in our corner.
Have a bit of integrity and resign.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
You apparently don’t understand what the word “fighting” means.
And you are the last person any of us wants in our corner.
Have a bit of integrity and resign.
And you are the last person any of us wants in our corner.
Have a bit of integrity and resign.
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A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Now vote to replace @schumer.senate.gov as Minority Leader
My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Now vote to replace @schumer.senate.gov as Minority Leader
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Some games are over by halftime. Some are over after the first 20 minutes. Portland's must-win elimination playoff game was over from the moment the lineup was released. #RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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The manager of Portland’s other professional soccer team also instilled a clear identity, which is why they will be playing a semifinal next week despite their youthful roster while the Timbers once again sit around wondering how everything went wrong #RCTID #BAONPDX
San Diego, in their first year as a club, instilled a clear identity from top to bottom. The Timbers never found their own identity. Year 50 ends in the same way it began: a brutal beatdown at the hands of a far superior opponent. #RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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San Diego, in their first year as a club, instilled a clear identity from top to bottom. The Timbers never found their own identity. Year 50 ends in the same way it began: a brutal beatdown at the hands of a far superior opponent. #RCTID
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
San Diego, in their first year as a club, instilled a clear identity from top to bottom. The Timbers never found their own identity. Year 50 ends in the same way it began: a brutal beatdown at the hands of a far superior opponent. #RCTID