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Writer, poet. Semi-hiding behind redheaded cat. Fmr. academic, recovering reporter/editor. 'Burgh raised, lived in France, Italy, Jerusalem. AU alumna.
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every post is like i bet you didn’t know this absolutely wonderful thing about rob reiner and each one is different
December 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
every post is like i bet you didn’t know this absolutely wonderful thing about rob reiner and each one is different
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December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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the other thing that strikes me about dreher’s take — and related ones — is that they depend on the conceit that political history began, at most, 10 years ago.
One more example of "the Woke Right" narrative, where the right tries to frame members who have gone too far as actually sort of leftist. In Fuentes case, it is the overt nature of the anti-semitism. Dreher has no problem working for a govt whose leader (Orban) engages in dog-whistle anti-semitism.
December 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
the other thing that strikes me about dreher’s take — and related ones — is that they depend on the conceit that political history began, at most, 10 years ago.
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Every single reporter there needs to hold the line on this too.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
Just to get ahead of this: Print the post out and bring it to the next Mike Johnson presser. You already know what his move will be. There’s no excuse to not be prepared for it.
December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Every single reporter there needs to hold the line on this too.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
Don't throw him a lifeline with another question if he dodges. Have each other's backs and demand he answer the question.
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People are so interesting, like try to imagine a person who was with him until this point. I mean welcome, but what's going on in your head
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
People are so interesting, like try to imagine a person who was with him until this point. I mean welcome, but what's going on in your head
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Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
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O, horrible, O, horrible, most horrible!
December 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
O, horrible, O, horrible, most horrible!
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A White-breasted Nuthatch striking the classic nuthatch pose. These birds have an extra strong hind toe that allows them to scoot downwards face-first.
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A White-breasted Nuthatch striking the classic nuthatch pose. These birds have an extra strong hind toe that allows them to scoot downwards face-first.
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'Switzerland in Winter.' John Lavery visited the fashionable resort of Wengen in Switzerland in 1912-13 producing mountain landscapes which favourably compare with John Singer Sargent's alpine scenes of the period.
December 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
'Switzerland in Winter.' John Lavery visited the fashionable resort of Wengen in Switzerland in 1912-13 producing mountain landscapes which favourably compare with John Singer Sargent's alpine scenes of the period.
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For this relief much thanks. ’Tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.
And I am sick at heart.
December 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
For this relief much thanks. ’Tis bitter cold,
And I am sick at heart.
And I am sick at heart.
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All I can say this morning is look for the helpers, like Ahmed.
“Seven News reported the bystander was a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from the Sutherland Shire named Ahmed.”
“Seven News reported the bystander was a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from the Sutherland Shire named Ahmed.”
Bystander tackles and wrestles gun from alleged gunman during Bondi beach mass shooting
Bystander tackles and wrestles gun from alleged gunman during Bondi beach mass shooting
Video shows the man rushing one of the alleged gunmen who shot dozens of people on Sunday evening in Australia
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Bondi beach shooting live updates
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Bondi terror attack: full report
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What we know so far about the shooting in Australia
A bystander tackled and wrestled a gun from one of the two alleged gunman during the Bondi beach mass shooting in which at least 12 people were killed, footage shows.
Video of the scene shows the alleged gunman standing on a footpath between a grassy area and parking lot holding a shotgun and firing into the distance. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
All I can say this morning is look for the helpers, like Ahmed.
“Seven News reported the bystander was a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from the Sutherland Shire named Ahmed.”
“Seven News reported the bystander was a 43-year-old fruit shop owner from the Sutherland Shire named Ahmed.”
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Will it be ever thus?
December 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Will it be ever thus?
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Kudos to the Brown University students who are posting continuous live updates, spaced just minutes apart, on the campus shooting. A lot of grace and professionalism under immense pressure.
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
Live updates: Two deceased in active shooter incident at Brown University
Serving the Brown University community since 1891
www.browndailyherald.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Kudos to the Brown University students who are posting continuous live updates, spaced just minutes apart, on the campus shooting. A lot of grace and professionalism under immense pressure.
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
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I’m a big Roma fan but Jimmi Pickles apparently prefers atleti
December 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’m a big Roma fan but Jimmi Pickles apparently prefers atleti
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God for his mercy, what a tide of woes
Comes rushing on this woeful land at once!
Comes rushing on this woeful land at once!
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
God for his mercy, what a tide of woes
Comes rushing on this woeful land at once!
Comes rushing on this woeful land at once!
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nowadays, the whale-fishery furnishes an asylum for many romantic, melancholy, and absent-minded young men
December 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
nowadays, the whale-fishery furnishes an asylum for many romantic, melancholy, and absent-minded young men
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December 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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December 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Bovino, the man overseeing mass deportations, publicly declared that we must all have our papers on us, at all times, or we could be stopped, harassed, kidnapped, and detained, as they did with the man in this case, who is a US citizen.
December 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Bovino, the man overseeing mass deportations, publicly declared that we must all have our papers on us, at all times, or we could be stopped, harassed, kidnapped, and detained, as they did with the man in this case, who is a US citizen.
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A Tufted Titmouse a bit of snow on his/her beak looking oh-so-hopeful for a peanut (which was offered soon after this photo, there's no way I can say no to that sweet little face.)
December 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A Tufted Titmouse a bit of snow on his/her beak looking oh-so-hopeful for a peanut (which was offered soon after this photo, there's no way I can say no to that sweet little face.)
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There’s no need to treat these people as anything but the sordid rabble of crooks and grifters and subnormal bigots that they are.
December 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
There’s no need to treat these people as anything but the sordid rabble of crooks and grifters and subnormal bigots that they are.
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role
Gregg Phillips will lead the Office of Response and Recovery, “the heart of what FEMA does.”
www.thehandbasket.co
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
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Don't forget that I've written books you can give to other people (or yourself) this time of year! You'll be supporting my past and future writing, as well as providing a cool present to the serious history-minded person in your life, the survival-story fan, or the literary weirdo dear to you.
December 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Don't forget that I've written books you can give to other people (or yourself) this time of year! You'll be supporting my past and future writing, as well as providing a cool present to the serious history-minded person in your life, the survival-story fan, or the literary weirdo dear to you.