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Something that infuriates me about social media is people constantly parsing figures of speech for meaning.
“You’d all be speaking German” is a figure of speech for “the Nazis would’ve won the war”
It’s not literally about the German language! That’s not how figures of speech work! Get a life!
“You’d all be speaking German” is a figure of speech for “the Nazis would’ve won the war”
It’s not literally about the German language! That’s not how figures of speech work! Get a life!
What's funny about the classic "without us you'd all be speaking German" line is that it seems to suggest that the bad thing about Germany winning WWII would be having to speak German, and not, like, y'know, the whole Nazi ideology and death camps thing.
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Something that infuriates me about social media is people constantly parsing figures of speech for meaning.
“You’d all be speaking German” is a figure of speech for “the Nazis would’ve won the war”
It’s not literally about the German language! That’s not how figures of speech work! Get a life!
“You’d all be speaking German” is a figure of speech for “the Nazis would’ve won the war”
It’s not literally about the German language! That’s not how figures of speech work! Get a life!
Say what you will about the article’s suggestion, but categories like ‘white men w/o a 4yr degree’ are routinely used when talking about polling etc., and people claiming that this is white supremacy or that the definition is referring to Bill Gates are being pedantic or worse
This is a definition that has literally nothing to do with working or class.
it’s just so crazy to see it happen in real time
January 20, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Say what you will about the article’s suggestion, but categories like ‘white men w/o a 4yr degree’ are routinely used when talking about polling etc., and people claiming that this is white supremacy or that the definition is referring to Bill Gates are being pedantic or worse
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New euphemism for "bottomless corruption and naked abuses of power" just dropped
January 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
New euphemism for "bottomless corruption and naked abuses of power" just dropped
This, but unironically
How To "Improve" The Map of The United States By Cleaning Up Some State Borders
Which, if any, of these ideas do you think are worth considering?
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Which, if any, of these ideas do you think are worth considering?
brilliantmaps.com/improve-s...
December 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
This, but unironically
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Virginia Heffernan wrote this shortly after the 2016 election and it still holds true
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Virginia Heffernan wrote this shortly after the 2016 election and it still holds true
I’ve seen this kind of take before and it just boggles my mind that people who support trans healthcare will actively compare it to things *they themselves* describe as gross, disturbing, dangerous, etc. and not realize that they’re doing their opponents work for them
December 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’ve seen this kind of take before and it just boggles my mind that people who support trans healthcare will actively compare it to things *they themselves* describe as gross, disturbing, dangerous, etc. and not realize that they’re doing their opponents work for them
Fukuyama described this some years ago, called it “re-patrimonialization”
“This is the rotten core of Trump, beneath all the makeup and slurred words and mafia-boss cruelty: He thinks the government and all of its personnel, its buildings and its power are his.” www.liberalcurrents.com/we-must-recl...
We Must Reclaim a Government That Belongs to All of Us
From the White House rubble to the bottomless pit of Epstein, we are in the midst of a nationwide struggle over whose government this really is.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Fukuyama described this some years ago, called it “re-patrimonialization”
Having prosecutors work directly for the state is inherently unfair and, frankly, authoritarian.
Once state officials move ahead with a charge, there should be a kind of bounty system for lawyers who want to take up either prosecution/defense, which should be paid/treated equally
Once state officials move ahead with a charge, there should be a kind of bounty system for lawyers who want to take up either prosecution/defense, which should be paid/treated equally
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Having prosecutors work directly for the state is inherently unfair and, frankly, authoritarian.
Once state officials move ahead with a charge, there should be a kind of bounty system for lawyers who want to take up either prosecution/defense, which should be paid/treated equally
Once state officials move ahead with a charge, there should be a kind of bounty system for lawyers who want to take up either prosecution/defense, which should be paid/treated equally
So many people pulling their hair out wondering what the Hell a wrong with the media, and I think it’s just this.
1 in 8 Americans is a Californian, 1 in 5 is from CA, NY or IL. But they will never be as ‘real’ an American as some guy from Pig’s Knuckle, Arkansas. It’s a fixed belief.
1 in 8 Americans is a Californian, 1 in 5 is from CA, NY or IL. But they will never be as ‘real’ an American as some guy from Pig’s Knuckle, Arkansas. It’s a fixed belief.
The reason for this is that this class of people has internalized the idea of conservatives as the American Volk, an idea downstream of the senate and EC giving them more power than their numbers that has somehow become a quasi spiritual belief about the nature of the country
October 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
So many people pulling their hair out wondering what the Hell a wrong with the media, and I think it’s just this.
1 in 8 Americans is a Californian, 1 in 5 is from CA, NY or IL. But they will never be as ‘real’ an American as some guy from Pig’s Knuckle, Arkansas. It’s a fixed belief.
1 in 8 Americans is a Californian, 1 in 5 is from CA, NY or IL. But they will never be as ‘real’ an American as some guy from Pig’s Knuckle, Arkansas. It’s a fixed belief.
“I was married but I’m not married anymore. Women don’t like the vehicle.”
October 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
“I was married but I’m not married anymore. Women don’t like the vehicle.”
Funny, I remember when blaming the Saudis for being directly behind the 9/11 attacks on as a right wing conspiracy that made you an imperialist, islamophobic bigot. Ditto for even bringing up he misogyny and anti-LGBT policies of any Muslim country. What changed? Is it just the Trump era?
September 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Funny, I remember when blaming the Saudis for being directly behind the 9/11 attacks on as a right wing conspiracy that made you an imperialist, islamophobic bigot. Ditto for even bringing up he misogyny and anti-LGBT policies of any Muslim country. What changed? Is it just the Trump era?
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David Cross folks.
September 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
David Cross folks.
I’ve always been a relatively skeptical, anti-conspiracy theory type, but I thought exactly this as soon as I heard the ‘anti-ICE’ thing. It’s like if they found missile debris at the Pentagon in 2001 with ‘Saddam Hates the USA’ written on it
September 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I’ve always been a relatively skeptical, anti-conspiracy theory type, but I thought exactly this as soon as I heard the ‘anti-ICE’ thing. It’s like if they found missile debris at the Pentagon in 2001 with ‘Saddam Hates the USA’ written on it
I blame Tony Stark’s Iron Man for this. Everyone became convinced that every sci-fi action character also had to be the sarcastic comic relief
for whatever reason i recently watched an episode of the most recent star trek series and i must say it's unbelievable how much the, dare i say, Soy Banter dialogue style still infects every single show and movie in existence, despite everyone hating it for the last full decade.
September 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I blame Tony Stark’s Iron Man for this. Everyone became convinced that every sci-fi action character also had to be the sarcastic comic relief
FAR LEFT RADICAL KAMALA HARRIS
WAS THAT SO HARD??
Kamala Harris on Mamdani: Look, as far as I'm concerned, he's the democratic nominee and he should be supported.
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
FAR LEFT RADICAL KAMALA HARRIS
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As you watch the extraordinary spectacle of Trump's government attempting to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, let's not lose sight of just how lawless and indefensible Trump's misconduct has been all throughout.
Here's a thread recapping all of it. 1/
Here's a thread recapping all of it. 1/
August 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As you watch the extraordinary spectacle of Trump's government attempting to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, let's not lose sight of just how lawless and indefensible Trump's misconduct has been all throughout.
Here's a thread recapping all of it. 1/
Here's a thread recapping all of it. 1/
Me to all my friends to whom I’ve been droning on about civil war for ten years right now…
August 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Me to all my friends to whom I’ve been droning on about civil war for ten years right now…
Back in the 90's I felt she was the best (or at least the funniest) of the three actresses on Friends, and I feel like time has proven me right
Lisa Kudrow nailed it! This was the best
Republican impersonation I have ever seen, I was even getting upset thinking this was real. Love it!
Republican impersonation I have ever seen, I was even getting upset thinking this was real. Love it!
August 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Back in the 90's I felt she was the best (or at least the funniest) of the three actresses on Friends, and I feel like time has proven me right
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Jamelle Bouie is easily one of America’s best columnists. NYT publishing his stuff means more people see it, including some influential people who otherwise might never be exposed to those arguments.
People who say he should leave are wrong. It would improve nothing, and make some things worse.
People who say he should leave are wrong. It would improve nothing, and make some things worse.
July 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Jamelle Bouie is easily one of America’s best columnists. NYT publishing his stuff means more people see it, including some influential people who otherwise might never be exposed to those arguments.
People who say he should leave are wrong. It would improve nothing, and make some things worse.
People who say he should leave are wrong. It would improve nothing, and make some things worse.
Things like this only further cement the feeling that the federal government as it stands today is a kind of occupying, alien force that is trying to force its will on an unwilling nation
Since May:
Federal district courts have ruled against Trump admin 94% of the time.
Supreme Court has sided with the Trump admin 94% of the time.
A judiciary at war with itself.
Federal district courts have ruled against Trump admin 94% of the time.
Supreme Court has sided with the Trump admin 94% of the time.
A judiciary at war with itself.
June 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Things like this only further cement the feeling that the federal government as it stands today is a kind of occupying, alien force that is trying to force its will on an unwilling nation
Not necessarily top tier, but not a dull moment either. Lots of later-familiar tropes and interesting science ideas crammed in a somewhat home package. Stellar effects.
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was released 69 years ago today.
Nice effects by Ray Harryhausen!
Nice effects by Ray Harryhausen!
June 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Not necessarily top tier, but not a dull moment either. Lots of later-familiar tropes and interesting science ideas crammed in a somewhat home package. Stellar effects.
Never heard it put quite so succinctly!
the purpose of a protest is to demonstrate that those in power are holding power through violence rather than consent
June 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Never heard it put quite so succinctly!
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ICE crossed a line in LA
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ICE crossed a line in LA
What’s really angering and depressing me about our modern age is all the wasted potential
The US already devotes more than 40 million acres to growing corn for ethanol fuel production.
If only ~1/3 of that land were converted to solar PV, it could generate enough electricity to cover the entire country's electricity needs.
If only ~1/3 of that land were converted to solar PV, it could generate enough electricity to cover the entire country's electricity needs.
May 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
What’s really angering and depressing me about our modern age is all the wasted potential
This is the only self-help advice I’ve seen that really works 😂
Best strange advice I’ve ever gotten: If you catch yourself having negative thoughts about yourself, start hearing them in Trump’s voice. You’ll immediately begin defending yourself.
May 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is the only self-help advice I’ve seen that really works 😂