David M Weigel
@spdbump.bsky.social
Ex-Minnesotan in Philly. (And yes, this is really my name, and no, I don't write for Semafor. But he's good, isn't he?)
You starting losing letters you can use ntil yo cant tpe anmore
December 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
You starting losing letters you can use ntil yo cant tpe anmore
I doubt that the Supremes would allow it, if re-changing the Texas maps was deemed too close to an election. (Purcell doctrine.)
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I doubt that the Supremes would allow it, if re-changing the Texas maps was deemed too close to an election. (Purcell doctrine.)
Looking forward to the analysis whether the existing blanket pardon covers it.
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Looking forward to the analysis whether the existing blanket pardon covers it.
[insert snark about 'that's the old stereotype, he's supposed to be trans/afghan/lefty now']
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
[insert snark about 'that's the old stereotype, he's supposed to be trans/afghan/lefty now']
Is leaded gasoline next? (Choice!)
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Is leaded gasoline next? (Choice!)
Who's the guy on the far right of the picture, who stares off into the ceiling?
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Who's the guy on the far right of the picture, who stares off into the ceiling?
Today I learned that my Old Bay is at least eight years old.
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Today I learned that my Old Bay is at least eight years old.
The placement of the abbreviation "JFC" is my favorite part.
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The placement of the abbreviation "JFC" is my favorite part.
"I say it here, and it comes out there."
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"I say it here, and it comes out there."
Do the research and back to us, 'k?
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Do the research and back to us, 'k?
Yeah, isn't the phrasing usually "...to Justice Jackson and referred by her to the full Court"?
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Yeah, isn't the phrasing usually "...to Justice Jackson and referred by her to the full Court"?
And the hyped price decreases are for breakfast orders. Who orders breakfast from DoorDash?
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
And the hyped price decreases are for breakfast orders. Who orders breakfast from DoorDash?
They're not "in power", they're "in office". They gave up the pretense of power.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
They're not "in power", they're "in office". They gave up the pretense of power.
Can't have a "Commanders Thumped at Trump" headline otherwise.
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Can't have a "Commanders Thumped at Trump" headline otherwise.
Extra innings are like appellate practice, I see the appeal.
November 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Extra innings are like appellate practice, I see the appeal.
www.cbsnews.com/video/playli... is already a dead link. Grim.
www.cbsnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 PM
www.cbsnews.com/video/playli... is already a dead link. Grim.
I really hope that you land.. well, doesn't matter where, where you land is where I'll follow. You're the best in news.
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I really hope that you land.. well, doesn't matter where, where you land is where I'll follow. You're the best in news.
I know that everyone calls it a ballroom, but in my head I call it a "palace". The Trump Palace may be just the ballroom now; he has 3 1/2 years to knock down the rest of the property (plus the "arch") and remake it in his own image.
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I know that everyone calls it a ballroom, but in my head I call it a "palace". The Trump Palace may be just the ballroom now; he has 3 1/2 years to knock down the rest of the property (plus the "arch") and remake it in his own image.
Odds of there being casino gambling by a year from now, "for charity"? I say even.
October 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Odds of there being casino gambling by a year from now, "for charity"? I say even.
Liking the idea of a recruit arguing with a drill sergeant about an Oxford comma.
October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Liking the idea of a recruit arguing with a drill sergeant about an Oxford comma.
The wording of the requirement confused me. Maybe you have to do the run, and the sit-ups, and the push-ups, all within the 14 minutes? That's what @chriswarcraft.bsky.social thought.
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The wording of the requirement confused me. Maybe you have to do the run, and the sit-ups, and the push-ups, all within the 14 minutes? That's what @chriswarcraft.bsky.social thought.
I wonder how much OANN and Newsmax and Fox will scan the crowd and zoom in on someone scary-looking. Kinda like how coverage of gay pride parades (used to be?) focused on that hairy guy with chaps.
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I wonder how much OANN and Newsmax and Fox will scan the crowd and zoom in on someone scary-looking. Kinda like how coverage of gay pride parades (used to be?) focused on that hairy guy with chaps.