Wicked Placebo
@wickedplacebo.bsky.social
husband, father, skeptic, atheist, agnostic, lefty, 206, work in progress
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This, combined with "vice signaling" (taking pride in antisocial behavior) has given us the reign of the Stupid Asshole, something most people are against, but can only be remedied if we're not too polite to talk about it
An essential development over the past decade-plus is that the ignorant went from feeling chastened when their ignorance was revealed to banding together and deciding that, actually, they were right. They might disagree at times, but they agreed that ignorance itself was an indicator of trust.
December 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This, combined with "vice signaling" (taking pride in antisocial behavior) has given us the reign of the Stupid Asshole, something most people are against, but can only be remedied if we're not too polite to talk about it
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You’ve probably heard but I have been federally indicted by Trump’s DOJ.
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
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October 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
You’ve probably heard but I have been federally indicted by Trump’s DOJ.
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
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People that think ending birthright preserves the value of American citizenship ironically are advocating for stripping it of all its real worth
September 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
People that think ending birthright preserves the value of American citizenship ironically are advocating for stripping it of all its real worth
anyone know about a opening/closing cup that can be used to drink pho?
my kids keep asking me to shut the pho cup, but I don't know how
my kids keep asking me to shut the pho cup, but I don't know how
May 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
anyone know about a opening/closing cup that can be used to drink pho?
my kids keep asking me to shut the pho cup, but I don't know how
my kids keep asking me to shut the pho cup, but I don't know how
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I wish journalists would stop framing political news as wins or losses for politicians or political parties. It’s an abrogation of our mission. Why do we keep doing this? Is the spending bill a win or loss for the American people? Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Is it sound policy? Fiscally?
May 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I wish journalists would stop framing political news as wins or losses for politicians or political parties. It’s an abrogation of our mission. Why do we keep doing this? Is the spending bill a win or loss for the American people? Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Is it sound policy? Fiscally?
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The brutal murder of
Messiah Nantwi by corrections officers in NY reminds us that the US never needed El Salvador or CECOT to have unconstitutional death camps.
The 22 yr-old was beaten til unconscious, then beaten back awake only to be finally beaten to death. One CO ran up and punted his face.
Messiah Nantwi by corrections officers in NY reminds us that the US never needed El Salvador or CECOT to have unconstitutional death camps.
The 22 yr-old was beaten til unconscious, then beaten back awake only to be finally beaten to death. One CO ran up and punted his face.
April 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The brutal murder of
Messiah Nantwi by corrections officers in NY reminds us that the US never needed El Salvador or CECOT to have unconstitutional death camps.
The 22 yr-old was beaten til unconscious, then beaten back awake only to be finally beaten to death. One CO ran up and punted his face.
Messiah Nantwi by corrections officers in NY reminds us that the US never needed El Salvador or CECOT to have unconstitutional death camps.
The 22 yr-old was beaten til unconscious, then beaten back awake only to be finally beaten to death. One CO ran up and punted his face.
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In 20 years, people will assume every white man in any position of authority is a "DEI HIRE"
Because historically, and especially right now deeply unqualified white men are being placed in positions of authority.
Because historically, and especially right now deeply unqualified white men are being placed in positions of authority.
April 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In 20 years, people will assume every white man in any position of authority is a "DEI HIRE"
Because historically, and especially right now deeply unqualified white men are being placed in positions of authority.
Because historically, and especially right now deeply unqualified white men are being placed in positions of authority.
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As the author of a history of concentration camps, I would like to emphasize that this is a very bad idea, and we should definitely not do it.
Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador
April 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
As the author of a history of concentration camps, I would like to emphasize that this is a very bad idea, and we should definitely not do it.
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Kind of crazy how the people who came from another continent and built their wealth via the transatlantic slave trade and stealing someone else's land are obsessed with wrecking their own economy in order to save it from "globalization"
Child, you might want to sit down for this....
Child, you might want to sit down for this....
April 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Kind of crazy how the people who came from another continent and built their wealth via the transatlantic slave trade and stealing someone else's land are obsessed with wrecking their own economy in order to save it from "globalization"
Child, you might want to sit down for this....
Child, you might want to sit down for this....
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I’m seeing a lot of posts about how certain immigrants sent to El Salvador are not actually criminals and this is true but I would also like to remind you that people with criminal records shouldn’t be subjected to this, either.
April 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I’m seeing a lot of posts about how certain immigrants sent to El Salvador are not actually criminals and this is true but I would also like to remind you that people with criminal records shouldn’t be subjected to this, either.
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You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.
April 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.
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Excited for all the new American banana and coffee factories.
April 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Excited for all the new American banana and coffee factories.
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I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
March 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
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It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
it's so hard being empathetic to those who seem to lack empathy
March 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
it's so hard being empathetic to those who seem to lack empathy
how can we use this opportunity (liberals getting more active in protesting & activism) to radicalize more of them?
could expand the voter base for things like universal health care, more regulations on landlords, higher taxes on wealthy to fund social programs, and class consciousness in general
could expand the voter base for things like universal health care, more regulations on landlords, higher taxes on wealthy to fund social programs, and class consciousness in general
March 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
how can we use this opportunity (liberals getting more active in protesting & activism) to radicalize more of them?
could expand the voter base for things like universal health care, more regulations on landlords, higher taxes on wealthy to fund social programs, and class consciousness in general
could expand the voter base for things like universal health care, more regulations on landlords, higher taxes on wealthy to fund social programs, and class consciousness in general
Ukraine and our failure to live up to our agreement to defend them if they gave up their nukes is such a reinforcement that countries should 1) get nukes and 2) never give them up
if we try to push denuclearization at this point ppl should just point at us and laugh maniacally
if we try to push denuclearization at this point ppl should just point at us and laugh maniacally
March 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Ukraine and our failure to live up to our agreement to defend them if they gave up their nukes is such a reinforcement that countries should 1) get nukes and 2) never give them up
if we try to push denuclearization at this point ppl should just point at us and laugh maniacally
if we try to push denuclearization at this point ppl should just point at us and laugh maniacally
anyone remember Mastodon?
February 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
anyone remember Mastodon?
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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ASL interpreters who work in the arts (concerts, opera, theatre, etc) deserve to be valued as artists too. it takes so much skill to be this good at capturing the FEEL of music beyond just translating the meaning of the text and it’s an invaluable accessibility service
February 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
ASL interpreters who work in the arts (concerts, opera, theatre, etc) deserve to be valued as artists too. it takes so much skill to be this good at capturing the FEEL of music beyond just translating the meaning of the text and it’s an invaluable accessibility service
if feds can take land near the border for security reasons, can they not take property elsewhere for security reasons? e.g. lack of housing impacts security, take unused land and repurpose for safety of citizens
February 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
if feds can take land near the border for security reasons, can they not take property elsewhere for security reasons? e.g. lack of housing impacts security, take unused land and repurpose for safety of citizens
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