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Mark Wilkens

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · Jun 18

As I finish writing “You Can’t Discover What Was Always There” I’ve found a decent amount of work has somewhat of a political/societal bent. I am going to collect those poems together in a smaller book called “Stand”, which will see 50% of all proceeds go to the ACLU.

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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 6h

SCOOP: Trump Fabricates Story of Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Troops and Child Gangsters in D.C.

Trump’s claim that National Guard members beat child gang members on the streets of Washington was disputed even by the military.

theintercept.com/2025/10/15/t...

Trump Fabricates Story of Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Troops and Child Gangsters in D.C.

Trump’s claim that National Guard members beat child gang members on the streets of Washington was disputed even by the military.

theintercept.com

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 8h

This is the same Speaker who has repeatedly refused to put up the congressionally-mandated plaque honoring the Capitol Police members who were viciously assaulted by MAGA goons on January 6th.

We've seen your deeds, you oily liar.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 6h

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 7h

I hope people realize that government spending cuts are rarely ever about money

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Neguse: "What Trump is attempting to do is create a perception that he has all the power & create a sense of hopelessness or helplessness in the public. We've gotta resist the temptation. He's electorally unpopular. In fact, the most unpopular POTUS at this juncture than any modern POTUS in history"

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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 8h

Unreal stuff from the guy who is unflinchingly loyal to the Insurrectionist-in-Chief - you know, the President who pardoned the January 6 insurrectionists and wants to mandate “Ashli Babbitt: Blood Martyr” as a new national mythos.

I know we're not surprised - but let us not forget to be shocked.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Mike Johnson: "They berated a Capitol police officer, screamed at him. He was merely standing his post. It shows, again, their disdain for law enforcement, the Democrats, screaming, assaulting officers."

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 8h

That’s wild. I’ll have to check it out.

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 23h

Man, it’s been sad to come back from Riyadh and two weeks of amazing comedy and community building to a country in shambles.

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 1d

Tbf mass lead poisoning of young men might explain *quite a lot* of what’s been happening in recent years.

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 9h

You get Josh Stein with a launch monitor and you like it

Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 9h

This is a thing that is happening isn’t it

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 9h

If they had those

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Mr. Chau @srirachachau.bsky.social · 21h

It’s funny how the old media depiction of Nazis was always that they’re evil but dignified gentleman and now they’re openly just like “Hello. I’m the Anime Pedophile”

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Sarah Kelly @sarahkelly.bsky.social · 12h

Just learned about a new stupid thing AI does

A series of Instagram comments:

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atbashhang 2w
i recently applied to a wendys and the ai chatbot immediately gave me an interview date and time. when i got there they told me "oh we're actually not hiring it just automatically does that"
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atbashhang 2w
in other news i'm now learning how to jailbreak Ilms for no particular reason
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k.aylaeverso.n 2w
@atbashhang that happened to me at olive garden. went in for my interview and they said they would keep my resume on file in case the position opened. fortunately i had another interview right after and wound up working there instead
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bugluvr2003 2w
@atbashhang me with 7-11 except they cancelled it an hour before
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@atbashhang Bro I used to work at Auntie Anne's and the amount of people I had to turn away because the Al chatbot did the same thing and gave them an interview time when we weren't supposed to take any made me feel bad every time

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Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · 16h

Someday soon, all of the world’s energy will be plugged into some behemoth AI data center, and people will be like “god is nigh, we have sacrificed everything.” Then when they turn it on it’ll be 9% better at programming or whatever.

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 22h

Goodbye Padres Farm

Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 1d

The one good thing about them taking the horny restraints off ChatGPT is that we will never hear from some people again

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 22h

Offseason content

The Verge @theverge.com · 1d

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults

ChatGPT is about to get flirty.

buff.ly

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 1d

The one good thing about them taking the horny restraints off ChatGPT is that we will never hear from some people again

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 23h

Kiss my ass! Substance free? I have arguably the most detailed analysis of the AI bubble out there. Maybe you just don’t like to live in reality?

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 1d

At least that filters out Pog Lankford

Darnay Tripp @darnay.bsky.social · 1d

What Preller is looking for in manager:

- Baseball knowledge

- Relating to people, being honest with players, able to deliver messages to different guys

- Values org. and winning championships

- Embraces expectations

- Loves to talk the game, gather info to make decisions

Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 1d

*nods intently*

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Jacob Silverman @jacobsilverman.com · 8d

It's pub day for my book, "Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley," which chronicles the rise of the tech right and their role in the 2024 election. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way.
linktr.ee/gildedrage

Gilded Rage | Linktree

A searing look at the rise of Silicon Valley's far right. Out October 2025.

linktr.ee

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 1d

Please be conscious if you protest this weekend that there are feds at the protest. They look like you and they sound like you, not like Steve Buscemi in that one clip with the skateboard. Thinking you can spot them is self delusion. Nobody you haven’t met needs to know your last name.

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 1d

Non-zero chance Shildt was staring at the bottom of the glass in a Chili’s when the line about Johnson City in “Wagon Wheel” pierced his soul like the clarion call to home

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Mark Wilkens @markwilkens.bsky.social · 2d

Flaherty has felt inevitable the entire time