richard farrell
@rfarrell.bsky.social
An old guy who feels good enough, enough of the time
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
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Same. I keep trying to remember “politicians are not your friends, they are your representatives — for better or for worse”, but Zohran feels like a beloved neighbor even though he’s many hundreds of miles away.
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Same. I keep trying to remember “politicians are not your friends, they are your representatives — for better or for worse”, but Zohran feels like a beloved neighbor even though he’s many hundreds of miles away.
Clueless, lost in the 20th century
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Clueless, lost in the 20th century
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an incredible but heartbreaking response to racism:
The dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as any other New Yorker.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
And yet, for too long, we have been told to ask for less than that, and endure hatred and bigotry in the shadows.
No more.
My Message to Muslim New Yorkers — and Everyone Who Calls This City Home.
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
an incredible but heartbreaking response to racism:
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i’m ready to bully when called to serve
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
i’m ready to bully when called to serve