Paul S Mealey
@psmealey.bsky.social
per·spi·ca·cious [ pùrspi káyshəss ] perceptive: penetratingly discerning or perceptive syns: insightful, wise, astute, discerning, perceptive
I guess what bothers me most is just how little it took for half the country to sacrifice its humanity, in favor of pretty much nothing. Not even a Faustian bargain with a short term benefit.
In retrospect, I likely overestimated their humanity to begin with
In retrospect, I likely overestimated their humanity to begin with
March 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I guess what bothers me most is just how little it took for half the country to sacrifice its humanity, in favor of pretty much nothing. Not even a Faustian bargain with a short term benefit.
In retrospect, I likely overestimated their humanity to begin with
In retrospect, I likely overestimated their humanity to begin with
DOGE is effectively the Deep State they warned you about. Unelected, unaccountable, and with a seemingly unlimited purview. How’s that for irony?
February 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
DOGE is effectively the Deep State they warned you about. Unelected, unaccountable, and with a seemingly unlimited purview. How’s that for irony?
The press is basically saying that Trump has set himself up as a messianic figure. This is not news to anyone who was sentient eight years ago.
I’m really beyond tired of self proclaimed “intelligent people” who can’t be bothered to pay attention. Where are these new people from?
I’m really beyond tired of self proclaimed “intelligent people” who can’t be bothered to pay attention. Where are these new people from?
January 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The press is basically saying that Trump has set himself up as a messianic figure. This is not news to anyone who was sentient eight years ago.
I’m really beyond tired of self proclaimed “intelligent people” who can’t be bothered to pay attention. Where are these new people from?
I’m really beyond tired of self proclaimed “intelligent people” who can’t be bothered to pay attention. Where are these new people from?
It's even worse than last time. And the kowtowing is sickening
January 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It's even worse than last time. And the kowtowing is sickening
Jesus Christ.
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Jesus Christ.
Ceci n’est pas une pamplemousse nonplus.
January 21, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Ceci n’est pas une pamplemousse nonplus.
When I was a young kid, I had no idea what gay or homosexual meant. But it seemed clear to me that Anita Bryant was some flavor of evil
January 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
When I was a young kid, I had no idea what gay or homosexual meant. But it seemed clear to me that Anita Bryant was some flavor of evil
I have actually had excellent tripes á la Bordelaise. Heavy in vin rouge and black pepper. But honestly, the other times I have had them, smelled and tasted like merde. Which, you know, unsurprising, given what that is.
January 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I have actually had excellent tripes á la Bordelaise. Heavy in vin rouge and black pepper. But honestly, the other times I have had them, smelled and tasted like merde. Which, you know, unsurprising, given what that is.
Jesus. The amount of bullshit on my FB feed is approaching intolerable levels. Crap movies, stupid AI manipulated photos, weird daredevil nonsense, bizarre right wing missives, reasonable people wearing badly photoshopped t shirts. I’m okay with the boner pill ads, but it’s at a point now where…
January 7, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Jesus. The amount of bullshit on my FB feed is approaching intolerable levels. Crap movies, stupid AI manipulated photos, weird daredevil nonsense, bizarre right wing missives, reasonable people wearing badly photoshopped t shirts. I’m okay with the boner pill ads, but it’s at a point now where…
Paris-Défense. I haven’t been in years, but the first time I went, I felt like I was on the set of Logan’s Run or some other sci fi film. I’m not qualified to comment on the aesthetics but the experience was surreal
January 7, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Paris-Défense. I haven’t been in years, but the first time I went, I felt like I was on the set of Logan’s Run or some other sci fi film. I’m not qualified to comment on the aesthetics but the experience was surreal
L’Etoile
Actually have driven around this many times. Takes some nerve at first. Head immediately to the center and then peel off for your street. If you miss it, go around again. It works. Kind of controlled chaos. It’s the people who hesitate who cause accidents.
Actually have driven around this many times. Takes some nerve at first. Head immediately to the center and then peel off for your street. If you miss it, go around again. It works. Kind of controlled chaos. It’s the people who hesitate who cause accidents.
January 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
L’Etoile
Actually have driven around this many times. Takes some nerve at first. Head immediately to the center and then peel off for your street. If you miss it, go around again. It works. Kind of controlled chaos. It’s the people who hesitate who cause accidents.
Actually have driven around this many times. Takes some nerve at first. Head immediately to the center and then peel off for your street. If you miss it, go around again. It works. Kind of controlled chaos. It’s the people who hesitate who cause accidents.
Oh, Kermy. How did we fail you?
January 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Oh, Kermy. How did we fail you?
Can we sue Merrick Garland for theft of wages now?
January 7, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Can we sue Merrick Garland for theft of wages now?
I adore Central Park in Fall
December 5, 2024 at 4:23 AM
I adore Central Park in Fall
Marshall JCM 2000 TSL 2x12
December 5, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Marshall JCM 2000 TSL 2x12
Obligatory Flatiron Building post
December 4, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Obligatory Flatiron Building post
Despite everything else that’s going on, my New Canaan Rams beat the Darien Blue Wave 34-0. So, cool
November 30, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Despite everything else that’s going on, my New Canaan Rams beat the Darien Blue Wave 34-0. So, cool
Enjoying spicy and crispy turkey skin. That’s the part that’s good for you, innit?
November 30, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Enjoying spicy and crispy turkey skin. That’s the part that’s good for you, innit?
These Breztri ads, a drug designed for the treatment of COPD, sounds like “breast tree” to me. Because I am effectively 8 years old.
But what would a breast tree look like?
But what would a breast tree look like?
November 30, 2024 at 12:31 AM
These Breztri ads, a drug designed for the treatment of COPD, sounds like “breast tree” to me. Because I am effectively 8 years old.
But what would a breast tree look like?
But what would a breast tree look like?
My mother was at least a little square (big Perry Como fan) but she was a jazz pianist and introduced me to Thelonious Monk. Taught me how to play Round Midnight.
November 29, 2024 at 11:25 PM
My mother was at least a little square (big Perry Como fan) but she was a jazz pianist and introduced me to Thelonious Monk. Taught me how to play Round Midnight.
I confess that I like using the word moist, because it pisses off the right people.
November 29, 2024 at 10:55 PM
I confess that I like using the word moist, because it pisses off the right people.
I love Gwen Stefani and her band No Doubt!
November 29, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I love Gwen Stefani and her band No Doubt!
Did Rochambeau invent rock paper scissors?
November 29, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Did Rochambeau invent rock paper scissors?
New phrase: “that sounds like an after Thanksgiving weekend problem”.
November 27, 2024 at 2:38 PM
New phrase: “that sounds like an after Thanksgiving weekend problem”.
What a difference a comma makes. Mangiamo, amici miei! “Let’s eat, my friends”. Without, it’s “let’s eat my friends.
November 22, 2024 at 9:41 PM
What a difference a comma makes. Mangiamo, amici miei! “Let’s eat, my friends”. Without, it’s “let’s eat my friends.