Susanne Pari
@susannepari.bsky.social
American-born writer treading water in a sea of hilarious & annoying immigrants. Author of the novels IN THE TIME OF OUR HISTORY and THE FORTUNE CATCHER. #WomanLifeFreedom
https://susannepari.com/
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"The point of this essay is that the rest of us have to anticipate this chain of events and recognize the sad probability of the attack itself and the absolute predictability of this administration’s response." (2/2)
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"The point of this essay is that the rest of us have to anticipate this chain of events and recognize the sad probability of the attack itself and the absolute predictability of this administration’s response." (2/2)
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"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)
Some common sense to remember in a trying time.
Originally written in April 2025
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Originally written in April 2025
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
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November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"We can take it for granted that Trump and his advisors would greet a terrorist attack as an obvious chance to blame their chosen enemies, advance their project of authoritarian regime change, and distract from their own perilous follies. (1/2)
What are 500 more national guard troops going to do? Besides give a simpleton bro-toddler a dopamine boost, that is.
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
What are 500 more national guard troops going to do? Besides give a simpleton bro-toddler a dopamine boost, that is.
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Place National Guard in harm’s way for no good reason. Two members are tragically and unnecessarily shot. The reckless regime’s response: We’re sending 500 more National Guard troops! What a disgrace.
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Place National Guard in harm’s way for no good reason. Two members are tragically and unnecessarily shot. The reckless regime’s response: We’re sending 500 more National Guard troops! What a disgrace.
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I just feel awful for the National Guard troopers caught up in this. They’re just standing around looking bored all the time, but they have been made into a deliberate symbol by the Trump admin and that may have made them a target for this gunman.
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration would send hundreds of additional National Guard soldiers to the nation’s capital after two soldiers were shot in the city Wednesday.
Trump Admin to Escalate D.C. Military Takeover After Two National Guard Members Shot
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I just feel awful for the National Guard troopers caught up in this. They’re just standing around looking bored all the time, but they have been made into a deliberate symbol by the Trump admin and that may have made them a target for this gunman.
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Am I the only one that thinks the national guard shooting was bound to happen when you put a near-military force on civilian streets? There will be blood
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Am I the only one that thinks the national guard shooting was bound to happen when you put a near-military force on civilian streets? There will be blood
@maddow.bsky.social Disappointed that Sen. Mark Kelly did not say how he would support enlisted persons who refused to follow illegal orders. Members of Congress can afford to ‘stand up’…not true for others.
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
@maddow.bsky.social Disappointed that Sen. Mark Kelly did not say how he would support enlisted persons who refused to follow illegal orders. Members of Congress can afford to ‘stand up’…not true for others.
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Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine | Rajan Menon
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine | Rajan Menon
Following criticism, the president accused Ukraine of ingratitude but also added the plan was ‘not my final offer’. Which parts of it will survive?, says Rajan Menon of the City College of New York
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine | Rajan Menon
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There is a book club organization out there emailing authors telling them the club will feature their work for a "modest fee" for "branded materials" etc. Do not fall for this nonsense. You should never, as a writer, have to pay for such things.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There is a book club organization out there emailing authors telling them the club will feature their work for a "modest fee" for "branded materials" etc. Do not fall for this nonsense. You should never, as a writer, have to pay for such things.
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They are so funny. Our neighbors are being stuffed into unmarked vans, and they’re all like let’s vote against a term we probably can’t define instead.
The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
They are so funny. Our neighbors are being stuffed into unmarked vans, and they’re all like let’s vote against a term we probably can’t define instead.
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“It’s hard to think in celebratory terms when I’ve written a book about a genocide.” We thank you, Omar El Alkad.
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
“It’s hard to think in celebratory terms when I’ve written a book about a genocide.” We thank you, Omar El Alkad.
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Quiet, Piggy.
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Quiet, Piggy.
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The broligarchy will bankrupt us and then demand we bail them out.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulations
The draft order comes after Republicans in Congress failed to pass a federal ban on state AI regulation, as more lawmakers raise concerns about the technology.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 AM
The broligarchy will bankrupt us and then demand we bail them out.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Bad men cannot survive without the collusion of women.
November 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bad men cannot survive without the collusion of women.
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The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously cleared the way for a criminal case against six supporters of President Donald Trump’s attempt to undermine the 2020 election by falsely claiming to be presidential electors to continue. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Criminal Case Against Fake Electors Can Proceed, Nevada Supreme Court Rules
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously cleared the way for a criminal case against six supporters of President Donald Trump’s attempt to undermine the 2020 election by falsely claiming to be presidential electors to continue. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Both parties should support this. Using AI to generate a video of a candidate saying something he didn’t say should be illegal. Especially since many voters think it is real. I will condemn any candidate from either party who does this.
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Both parties should support this. Using AI to generate a video of a candidate saying something he didn’t say should be illegal. Especially since many voters think it is real. I will condemn any candidate from either party who does this.
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Ms. Brown speaking the truth 🔥
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Ms. Brown speaking the truth 🔥
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"If we want to be a great nation, we have to take great care of our future."
'Roseanne' Star Urges 'Compassion' With Wake-Up Call Video About Who Actually Uses SNAP Benefits
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November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"If we want to be a great nation, we have to take great care of our future."
I am happy.
MAJOR BREAKING: California’s redistricting measure, Prop 50, has PASSED — a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I am happy.
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A COMPLETE AND TOTAL REPUDIATION OF TRUMP AND MAGA
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A COMPLETE AND TOTAL REPUDIATION OF TRUMP AND MAGA
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How AI fails low-resourced, culturally distinct (from Western) contexts. Brilliant article about how AI misreads the Persian art of ingrained politesse ("taarof"). arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/w... TY @susannepari.bsky.social for this. I often wonder if Iranian diplomats are misunderstood this way.
When “no” means “yes”: Why AI chatbots can’t process Persian social etiquette
New study examines how a helpful AI response could become a cultural disaster in Iran.
arstechnica.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
How AI fails low-resourced, culturally distinct (from Western) contexts. Brilliant article about how AI misreads the Persian art of ingrained politesse ("taarof"). arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/w... TY @susannepari.bsky.social for this. I often wonder if Iranian diplomats are misunderstood this way.
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Just to piss off Nexstar, Sinclair, and Trump. Linking to the Kimmel YouTube video which has nearly 3 million views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Just to piss off Nexstar, Sinclair, and Trump. Linking to the Kimmel YouTube video which has nearly 3 million views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Charlie Kirk: “Buy weapons. Buy ammo. If you go into a public place, bring a gun with you.”
And someone did.
And someone did.
September 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Charlie Kirk: “Buy weapons. Buy ammo. If you go into a public place, bring a gun with you.”
And someone did.
And someone did.