Gerald
@xedregulus.bsky.social
Just trying to find my way in the big, crazy, mixed-up world.
He/Him
Punch a Nazi everyday!
He/Him
Punch a Nazi everyday!
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This is not even a knock on Josh Shapiro himself but I'd rate his odds of winning a Dem presidential primary at 0%. His only constituencies are in Pennsylvania and the NYTimes editorial page.
You have to understand what pieces like this from the NYT are and are not.
They are not an honest assessment of the state of politics today.
They are a negotiation tactic—an effort by a calcified, right-leaning legacy institution to steer the discourse in a direction more palatable to elites.
They are not an honest assessment of the state of politics today.
They are a negotiation tactic—an effort by a calcified, right-leaning legacy institution to steer the discourse in a direction more palatable to elites.
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is not even a knock on Josh Shapiro himself but I'd rate his odds of winning a Dem presidential primary at 0%. His only constituencies are in Pennsylvania and the NYTimes editorial page.
RE: James Bond being brought back to life.
Yeah, that would just be stupid. Yes, I know the films themselves are silly, but audiences are smart enough to know that the timeline is fudged over the last 60 years. We know it is not the exact same guy in every single film.
Yeah, that would just be stupid. Yes, I know the films themselves are silly, but audiences are smart enough to know that the timeline is fudged over the last 60 years. We know it is not the exact same guy in every single film.
November 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
RE: James Bond being brought back to life.
Yeah, that would just be stupid. Yes, I know the films themselves are silly, but audiences are smart enough to know that the timeline is fudged over the last 60 years. We know it is not the exact same guy in every single film.
Yeah, that would just be stupid. Yes, I know the films themselves are silly, but audiences are smart enough to know that the timeline is fudged over the last 60 years. We know it is not the exact same guy in every single film.
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spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
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New Projector review! Guillermo del Toro has finally made his dream project Frankenstein, a bold, deeply personal interpretation of the Mary Shelley novel. I look at it's themes of fatherhood, and the surprising connections to Pinocchio, it's the most del Toro. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4bJ...
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New Projector review! Guillermo del Toro has finally made his dream project Frankenstein, a bold, deeply personal interpretation of the Mary Shelley novel. I look at it's themes of fatherhood, and the surprising connections to Pinocchio, it's the most del Toro. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4bJ...
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been thinking about this so much -- how it poisons the enjoyment of sports, sports commentary, parasocial relationships with players. how it hurts families and causes arguments. how it bypasses state & local gaming laws that have been wrestled over for decades
“The consequences extend beyond lost money. Hazardous gambling is correlated with increased rates of anxiety and depression, and young men who engage in it are more likely to slide into a full-blown gambling addiction. Boys who frequently gamble miss more classes, perform worse in school”
The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis
Sports betting is more addictive than ever, and millions of young Americans are paying the price.
www.statnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
been thinking about this so much -- how it poisons the enjoyment of sports, sports commentary, parasocial relationships with players. how it hurts families and causes arguments. how it bypasses state & local gaming laws that have been wrestled over for decades
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If it’s not too early for this annual reminder: remember not to give one single penny to these guys this Christmas.
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
If it’s not too early for this annual reminder: remember not to give one single penny to these guys this Christmas.
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This.
Knowing that they were going to do this, they should have addressed the public on the decision. Made USE of the moment.
Knowing that they were going to do this, they should have addressed the public on the decision. Made USE of the moment.
This is actually good spin, or would have been. But the fact that the Democratic cave happened without even a coordinated, agreed-upon message like this indicates the depth of the leadership void.
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This.
Knowing that they were going to do this, they should have addressed the public on the decision. Made USE of the moment.
Knowing that they were going to do this, they should have addressed the public on the decision. Made USE of the moment.
It brings me no joy to announce that Remy "Gambit" LeBeau lost his greatest battle today to a 2005 Toyota Corolla
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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*rubs hands* Good. Good... www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
ChatGPT violated copyright law by ‘learning’ from song lyrics, German court rules
OpenAI ordered to pay undisclosed damages for training its language models on artists’ work without permission
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
*rubs hands* Good. Good... www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Literally who cares. Its James Bond. Kill him every film, it doesnt matter. I just want pulp thrillers about geopolitics and guns. Make it a new Bond every time. Make Bond the title you inherit, like a regnal name.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Literally who cares. Its James Bond. Kill him every film, it doesnt matter. I just want pulp thrillers about geopolitics and guns. Make it a new Bond every time. Make Bond the title you inherit, like a regnal name.
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excellent piece on tolkien, the changing faces of d&d, and the history of ~fantasy racism~. good shit in here
The far right is obsessed with Lord of the Rings and Musk keeps posting about "hobbits" because modern scientific racism owes more to fantasy worlds and gaming systems than genetic science, and they see both as effective mediums for right-wing propaganda www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Elon Musk Needs Dungeons and Dragons to Be Racist
The fantastical roots of “scientific racism”
www.theatlantic.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
excellent piece on tolkien, the changing faces of d&d, and the history of ~fantasy racism~. good shit in here
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Honour the veterans and punch a fascist!
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Honour the veterans and punch a fascist!
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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Nancy Mace on why Nancy Mace isn't a woman.
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Nancy Mace on why Nancy Mace isn't a woman.
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Gift article for Veteran’s Day
If Only More Americans Could See This Place
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
If Only More Americans Could See This Place
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Opinion | If Only More Americans Could See This Place
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Gift article for Veteran’s Day
If Only More Americans Could See This Place
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
If Only More Americans Could See This Place
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
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See, look, U.S.A., it's this easy
(and should have been done immediately upon the knowledge that these cheats and grifters were STEALING our work)
(and should have been done immediately upon the knowledge that these cheats and grifters were STEALING our work)
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
See, look, U.S.A., it's this easy
(and should have been done immediately upon the knowledge that these cheats and grifters were STEALING our work)
(and should have been done immediately upon the knowledge that these cheats and grifters were STEALING our work)
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TIL that blood platelets have serotonin receptors, which is why anemia can mimic depression symptoms and that is absolutely fucking fascinating.
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
TIL that blood platelets have serotonin receptors, which is why anemia can mimic depression symptoms and that is absolutely fucking fascinating.
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BAH GAWD! @elisahansen.bsky.social FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Vampire Reviews looks back at the time the Lucha Libre legend El Santo fought Dracula...
No, not that time... THE OTHER TIME!
No, not that version... THE OTHER VERSION!
Vampire Reviews looks back at the time the Lucha Libre legend El Santo fought Dracula...
No, not that time... THE OTHER TIME!
No, not that version... THE OTHER VERSION!
Santo vs Dracula: Wrestling with masculinity Luchador style
YouTube video by Maven of the Eventide
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
BAH GAWD! @elisahansen.bsky.social FROM THE TOP ROPE!
Vampire Reviews looks back at the time the Lucha Libre legend El Santo fought Dracula...
No, not that time... THE OTHER TIME!
No, not that version... THE OTHER VERSION!
Vampire Reviews looks back at the time the Lucha Libre legend El Santo fought Dracula...
No, not that time... THE OTHER TIME!
No, not that version... THE OTHER VERSION!
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As you begin budgeting for Black Friday, consider shopping locally as much as possible. Many small retailers (especially hobby shops, game stores, and comics shops) run *barely* in the black until the holidays, at which point they make all the profits that will keep them solvent next year.
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
As you begin budgeting for Black Friday, consider shopping locally as much as possible. Many small retailers (especially hobby shops, game stores, and comics shops) run *barely* in the black until the holidays, at which point they make all the profits that will keep them solvent next year.
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A rare interview with the creators of the always-funny, always-brilliant, and *usually*-sexy—or occasionally anti-sexy—OGLAF!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Talking Oglaf with Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne: 'We'd stay up all night drawing stuff to make each other laugh' - The Comics Journal
Other than some time off every year for Christmas, Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne have delivered a new Oglaf comic, skewering fantasy tropes with absolutely not safe for work humor, every week since 2008...
www.tcj.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A rare interview with the creators of the always-funny, always-brilliant, and *usually*-sexy—or occasionally anti-sexy—OGLAF!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
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Canada has just lost measles elimination status. The U.S. will undoubtedly follow shortly.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Canada has just lost measles elimination status. The U.S. will undoubtedly follow shortly.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
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This is the founder of the Proud Boys, so like... his piss stained hands should be the least of our worries. 🤷♀️
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is the founder of the Proud Boys, so like... his piss stained hands should be the least of our worries. 🤷♀️
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Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon so hard he's spent the last day posting about movies he hasn't seen in 15 years
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon so hard he's spent the last day posting about movies he hasn't seen in 15 years