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Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 3h

media elites have talked themselves into a weird bind, where liberalism is so much the default that simultaneously a) it doesn't need defending but also b) any defeat no matter how marginal must refute it completely

Larry Glickman @larryglickman.bsky.social · 6h

Douthat writes that 2024, when Harris lost by 1.5% of the popular vote, was "an ideological referendum and progressivism lost." I wonder why he didn't view the 2020 election, when Trump lost by 4.5% of the popular vote, as a far more significant loss for conservatism.
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Larry Glickman @larryglickman.bsky.social · 7d

Comparing the relation between the presidential election results in 2020 and 2024 with the post-election commentary is a fascinating exercise.

2020
Biden 81,283,501 popular votes, 51.3%
Trump 74,223,975 popular votes 46.8%

2024
Trump 77,302,580 49.8%
Harris 75,017,613. 48.3%

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Wikipedia @wikipedia.org · 15h

Families build home altars during Mexico’s Day of the Dead. These ofrendas hold photos, candles, flowers, food, and personal belongings. They are visual and spiritual offerings welcoming the spirits of loved ones. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

A colorful Day of the Dead altar with fruit, candles, marigolds, and a photo of a deceased person. Text says: Ofrendas: where the living welcome their ancestors home

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Bob Elliott @bobeunlimited.bsky.social · 16h

My view on the mediocre real economy ROI of the Hyperscaler CAPEX inspired a lot of conversation this week across socials, so I'm opening it up to all as my free post of the week:

bobeunlimited.substack.com/p/the-ai-boo...

The AI Boom’s Real Economy Problem

While AI CAPEX is exploding, the payoff isn’t. Meta’s $70B/yr is only notching $3-5bln in incremental revenue. The kind of poor sector ROI exposing the diff between the dream and real economy reality.

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

We'll keep dropping hints, they gotta figure it out eventually right

...right?

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Stone Cold “Crazy” Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

/13 Seriously, though: if you are suffering, reach out for help. There is always hope, and things can get better, and you are not going through it alone.

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

My kingdom for British twits to keep to their lane.

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Ed Boooooo-mila @edburmila.bsky.social · 1d

you: please act normal you need these people to like you

people: hello Ed nice to meet you

me: the Old English word "mare" for a goblin or incubus type creature only survives in modern English in "nightmare." A nightmare is literally a weird litte demon guy sitting on your psyche as you sleep.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 1d

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The Onion: ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

Oh God now I wish I could

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: In a second case over the suspension of SNAP benefits, a federal judge in Rhode Island has issued a TRO from the bench against the Trump administration.

There is no written order yet, but here is CNBC's report: www.cnbc.com/2025/10/31/s...

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ceasing to pay SNAP benefits during the
U.S. government shutdown.
The oral ruling by Judge Jack McConnell came a day before the administration was set to cut off those food stamp benefits from
42 million Americans.

Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

a black and white cartoon of a man holding a sign that says ' sickos ' .

Alt: a black and white cartoon of a man in a black sweater with SICKOS written on it, looking in through a window and saying "Yes... ha ha ha... YES"

media.tenor.com

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

!!!!!!!!!!!

Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 1d

!!!!!

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

BOSTON (AP) — Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.

Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

I don't want to be out here in Al Gore's Internet looking like I want to defend Chuck but as far as I can tell the Platner ride or dies are (a) Bernie and (b) the Pod Save America guys (who aren't party leaders even though they certainly wish they were)

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

Do they? Schumer specifically was named as the reason Mills is running too.

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 1d

"Ma'am, just because Cuomo fixed your marriage issues it doesn't make him a good mayoral candidate"

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Constant Scream @ajaxsinger.bsky.social · 1d

Again:

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Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 1d

If you're in NYC and haven't voted yet and have time to vote today, I highly recommend doing so for both political reasons and the spoopy pigeon sticker.

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Lincoln Michel @thelincoln.bsky.social · 1d

Are we really doing "poor trapped Usha Vance" content like people tried with Melania Trump? These wives are all on board the project. Let's not pretend.

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Ben Brode @benbrode.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Halloween!

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve said this before but white guilt is useless. I don’t want people to feel guilty for things they had no part in, and guilt easily curdles into resentment. But everyone regardless should feel an obligation to correct injustice, especially if you somehow benefit. bsky.app/profile/mich...

Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 2d

I found this piece sad too, but mostly because it is part of a years-long effort by progressives to understand what "really" animates Trump voters.

We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.

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Primordial Platypus @perfectclarity.bsky.social · 2d

The real stupider are the friends we make along the way

OH MY GOD WE SOLVED THE MALE LONELINESS CRISIS

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 2d

Frog put the cookies in a box. “There,” he said. “Now we will not eat any more cookies.”

“But we can open the box,” said Toad.

“That is true,” said Frog.

Frog and Toad hide the cookies in a box.

From "Cookies"
In *Frog and Toad Together*

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Nora Reed (they/them ze/hir) @nora.zone · 2d

Bigs Chungus

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Justin Zimmerman @jztidecat.bsky.social · 2d

I already knew, but the Nazi tattoo thing really hammers home that a lot of folks that identify as democrats just don’t have a will or enough common sense to fight racism. Y’all, you don’t accidentally get and keep a Nazi tattoo you dingbats.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 2d

One fact to add: SNAP benefits have been maintained in every previous shutdown. This is a choice they have made, not an inevitability.

A national disgrace gives us all a chance to do the right thing - Warwick Beacon

It’s galling to watch an American president salivate over plans for a $300-million ballroom on the rubble of the East Wing of the White House while Americans who rely on a little extra …

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