Rose Tantraphol
@thecuriousrose.bsky.social
Moonsail North cofounder. Michigan State University adjunct. Wife to Scott. Mom to Kai. I drink too much coffee and I buy too many handbags.
I realize that none of us need more reasons to lose sleep these days. But watch House of Dynamite anyway. An incredible, existentially disturbing film.
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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October 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I realize that none of us need more reasons to lose sleep these days. But watch House of Dynamite anyway. An incredible, existentially disturbing film.
“Whew, we thought. Good thing we didn’t lose the house.
🔥
Less than two weeks later we lost the house.”
My husband @elyooper.bsky.social has done what I've not been able, so far, to do—write about the summer of our displacement.
thewhitepine.substack.com/p/you-might-...
🔥
Less than two weeks later we lost the house.”
My husband @elyooper.bsky.social has done what I've not been able, so far, to do—write about the summer of our displacement.
thewhitepine.substack.com/p/you-might-...
You might get what you're after
Burning down the house
thewhitepine.substack.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Whew, we thought. Good thing we didn’t lose the house.
🔥
Less than two weeks later we lost the house.”
My husband @elyooper.bsky.social has done what I've not been able, so far, to do—write about the summer of our displacement.
thewhitepine.substack.com/p/you-might-...
🔥
Less than two weeks later we lost the house.”
My husband @elyooper.bsky.social has done what I've not been able, so far, to do—write about the summer of our displacement.
thewhitepine.substack.com/p/you-might-...
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We haven't just abandoned our allies. We haven't just switched sides. We haven't just weakened our defenses against our adversaries in every possible way. The Trump Administration is actively attacking the United States--doing more damage than any adversary ever.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China
Giving Elon Musk access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded military secrets is a major expansion of his role as an adviser to President Trump and highlights his conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We haven't just abandoned our allies. We haven't just switched sides. We haven't just weakened our defenses against our adversaries in every possible way. The Trump Administration is actively attacking the United States--doing more damage than any adversary ever.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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Decent people thank Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Decent people thank Ukraine.
And by the way, I think Johnny Cash's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Further On Up The Road" beautifully captures the mood and themes in Season 1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKpq...
November 16, 2024 at 9:12 PM
And by the way, I think Johnny Cash's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Further On Up The Road" beautifully captures the mood and themes in Season 1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKpq...
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Ah.
Well, at least it’s nearly the weekend, eh?
Well, at least it’s nearly the weekend, eh?
November 15, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Ah.
Well, at least it’s nearly the weekend, eh?
Well, at least it’s nearly the weekend, eh?
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I’ll be posting news about Michigan politics, government, business, sports and culture here, just like I do on Twitter and Threads (follow me on both platforms @ChadLivengood).
For news about Michigan politics, bookmark this link: www.detroitnews.com/news/politics/
For news about Michigan politics, bookmark this link: www.detroitnews.com/news/politics/
Political news, campaign news, election news - The Detroit News
Follow local, state and national politics and elections with The Detroit News. Come back for analysis of voters' decisions leaders' actions.
www.detroitnews.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:20 AM
I’ll be posting news about Michigan politics, government, business, sports and culture here, just like I do on Twitter and Threads (follow me on both platforms @ChadLivengood).
For news about Michigan politics, bookmark this link: www.detroitnews.com/news/politics/
For news about Michigan politics, bookmark this link: www.detroitnews.com/news/politics/
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Many people think that as you get older, you care less about politics. But it’s not true.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
November 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Many people think that as you get older, you care less about politics. But it’s not true.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
You start thinking a lot more about the kind of world you want to leave behind. You want it to be better than the one you were born into.
We all have a personal legacy in mind. Mine is to outlive Trumpism.
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There’s a war on for your mind.
November 14, 2024 at 2:01 PM
There’s a war on for your mind.
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Hi everyone.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy
The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Hi everyone.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
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I am hearing word that Alex Jones, in true Alex Jones fashion, is reading the press release from our fictitious CEO as fact.
November 14, 2024 at 2:32 PM
I am hearing word that Alex Jones, in true Alex Jones fashion, is reading the press release from our fictitious CEO as fact.
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Also, part of the reason we did bought InfoWars is because people on Bluesky told us it would be funny to buy InfoWars. And those people were right. This is the funniest thing that has ever happened.
November 14, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Also, part of the reason we did bought InfoWars is because people on Bluesky told us it would be funny to buy InfoWars. And those people were right. This is the funniest thing that has ever happened.
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The Onion acquiring Infowars happened because BlueSky made a joke to @bencollins.bsky.social, and @bencollins.bsky.social working to acquire The Onion happened because he made a joke on BlueSky.
Basically, joke about your dreams on BlueSky, it's a wish factory.
Basically, joke about your dreams on BlueSky, it's a wish factory.
November 14, 2024 at 6:26 PM
The Onion acquiring Infowars happened because BlueSky made a joke to @bencollins.bsky.social, and @bencollins.bsky.social working to acquire The Onion happened because he made a joke on BlueSky.
Basically, joke about your dreams on BlueSky, it's a wish factory.
Basically, joke about your dreams on BlueSky, it's a wish factory.
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Remember, by elevating incompetent fascists like Hegseth, Gabbard, and Gaetz, the aim is to demoralize us.
It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.
It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.
November 14, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Remember, by elevating incompetent fascists like Hegseth, Gabbard, and Gaetz, the aim is to demoralize us.
It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.
It's ok to be horrified by the injustice and insanity of it all, but instead of feeling helpless and withdrawing, let’s get angry and fight.
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Revisiting this, I’ll say there is very much a mid-February 2020 feel to the moment, where it’s clear something might be looming and the people who understand these processes are talking about stuff that’s hard to fathom.
If anything, we’re probably under-imagining how disruptive and different the next decade or generation of America will be. I sketch out here two scenarios (not mutually exclusive) about the peril and challenge ahead: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/two-scenar...
Two scenarios for the years ahead
What if America Doesn’t Meet This Moment?
www.doomsdayscenario.co
November 14, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Revisiting this, I’ll say there is very much a mid-February 2020 feel to the moment, where it’s clear something might be looming and the people who understand these processes are talking about stuff that’s hard to fathom.
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Will Trump close the Department of Education?
November 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Will Trump close the Department of Education?
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What happens to Trump’s criminal cases now?
November 8, 2024 at 9:56 PM
What happens to Trump’s criminal cases now?
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Was there today for the H.R. 9495 vote (bill that would have allowed labeling nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations).
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
November 13, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Was there today for the H.R. 9495 vote (bill that would have allowed labeling nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations).
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
Voted no, of course - but I do want to report that the activism DID work and persuaded members.
I thought it’d be a lonely NO vote, which we take often. It wasn’t.
Andor Season 1 was searing and brilliant. I'm afraid that when Andor Season 2 releases in April 2025, every aspect of it will be far too relevant to our lives.
This is the energy every last one of us needs to carry going forward, or we will not survive: youtu.be/TaKrm5txGCQ?...
Andor | Maarva Andor’s Monologue | Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
youtu.be
November 13, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Andor Season 1 was searing and brilliant. I'm afraid that when Andor Season 2 releases in April 2025, every aspect of it will be far too relevant to our lives.
How I feel on the inside vs how I (try to) maintain my composure externally . . .
November 13, 2024 at 1:01 AM
How I feel on the inside vs how I (try to) maintain my composure externally . . .
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
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- hold your people close, even when you don’t have the right words
- invest in queer and BIPOC led businesses and organizations
- get mentally and physically healthy so you can be there for the people who rely on you
- practice self care, same reason as above
- find moments of joy
- invest in queer and BIPOC led businesses and organizations
- get mentally and physically healthy so you can be there for the people who rely on you
- practice self care, same reason as above
- find moments of joy
November 9, 2024 at 12:38 PM
- hold your people close, even when you don’t have the right words
- invest in queer and BIPOC led businesses and organizations
- get mentally and physically healthy so you can be there for the people who rely on you
- practice self care, same reason as above
- find moments of joy
- invest in queer and BIPOC led businesses and organizations
- get mentally and physically healthy so you can be there for the people who rely on you
- practice self care, same reason as above
- find moments of joy