Amanda Marcotte
@amandamarcotte.bsky.social
Senior politics writer at Salon.com. I block for MAGA trolling, violent rhetoric, and humorless sanctimony.
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Remember when people pretended Trump was genuinely confused about Obama’s citizenship?
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Remember when people pretended Trump was genuinely confused about Obama’s citizenship?
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Comer incorrectly refers to Minnesota's Somali community as "illegals"
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Comer incorrectly refers to Minnesota's Somali community as "illegals"
According to Spotify Wrapped, my favorite albums this year are "moisturizer" by Wet Leg and "Mayhem" by Lady Gaga. And you know? That's alright with me. Both fucking rule. I also contain multitudes.
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Amanda Marcotte's Top Songs 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
According to Spotify Wrapped, my favorite albums this year are "moisturizer" by Wet Leg and "Mayhem" by Lady Gaga. And you know? That's alright with me. Both fucking rule. I also contain multitudes.
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Alex, give me "Why do voters thinks 'both sides' are corrupt for $600."
Jeffries claims the charges against Cueller were "very thin" and says Trump's pardon was "exactly the right outcome"
December 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Alex, give me "Why do voters thinks 'both sides' are corrupt for $600."
The strongest point here: "No one would criticize me for hiring a plumber, of course."
The objections to professionalized housecleaning (if it's paid for fairly) are sexist. Even if disguised as "leftist." It's saying "women's work" should be free.
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The objections to professionalized housecleaning (if it's paid for fairly) are sexist. Even if disguised as "leftist." It's saying "women's work" should be free.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The strongest point here: "No one would criticize me for hiring a plumber, of course."
The objections to professionalized housecleaning (if it's paid for fairly) are sexist. Even if disguised as "leftist." It's saying "women's work" should be free.
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The objections to professionalized housecleaning (if it's paid for fairly) are sexist. Even if disguised as "leftist." It's saying "women's work" should be free.
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Pete Hegseth’s entire personality is “overcompensating for a tiny dick.”
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is cowardice
He calls himself the "Secretary of War" and plays a tough guy on TV, but in real life he's a major weenie
www.salon.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Pete Hegseth’s entire personality is “overcompensating for a tiny dick.”
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
Pete Hegseth’s entire personality is “overcompensating for a tiny dick.”
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is cowardice
He calls himself the "Secretary of War" and plays a tough guy on TV, but in real life he's a major weenie
www.salon.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Pete Hegseth’s entire personality is “overcompensating for a tiny dick.”
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
But his behavior with regards to the boat bombings is next level pathetic.
An analysis, including his personal history.
www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
ICYMI: The "Standing Room Only" holiday special is a reaction video. My colleague @rpaynereport.bsky.social and I watch clips of Fox News trying to hype Charlie Kirk, and explain why it's not working.
The plan is to do more reaction content, so stay tuned!
youtu.be/am1pBfSs2mQ?...
The plan is to do more reaction content, so stay tuned!
youtu.be/am1pBfSs2mQ?...
Sorry, Fox News: People don’t care about Charlie Kirk
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December 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
ICYMI: The "Standing Room Only" holiday special is a reaction video. My colleague @rpaynereport.bsky.social and I watch clips of Fox News trying to hype Charlie Kirk, and explain why it's not working.
The plan is to do more reaction content, so stay tuned!
youtu.be/am1pBfSs2mQ?...
The plan is to do more reaction content, so stay tuned!
youtu.be/am1pBfSs2mQ?...
So many untruths in one headline!
1) I'm not a cat-fighter. As a proud owner of 3 cats, you could really say I'm a cat-lover.
2) I did not call Allie Beth a "disgrace to womanhood." I mean, she's a disgrace to humanity, but I just never used that phrase.....
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1) I'm not a cat-fighter. As a proud owner of 3 cats, you could really say I'm a cat-lover.
2) I did not call Allie Beth a "disgrace to womanhood." I mean, she's a disgrace to humanity, but I just never used that phrase.....
www.dailymail.co.uk/media/articl...
December 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
So many untruths in one headline!
1) I'm not a cat-fighter. As a proud owner of 3 cats, you could really say I'm a cat-lover.
2) I did not call Allie Beth a "disgrace to womanhood." I mean, she's a disgrace to humanity, but I just never used that phrase.....
www.dailymail.co.uk/media/articl...
1) I'm not a cat-fighter. As a proud owner of 3 cats, you could really say I'm a cat-lover.
2) I did not call Allie Beth a "disgrace to womanhood." I mean, she's a disgrace to humanity, but I just never used that phrase.....
www.dailymail.co.uk/media/articl...
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New Standing Room Only! Today's excerpt is about how Democrats just keep not getting why they're so unpopular with voters.
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Music by JR JR.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Standing Room Only! Today's excerpt is about how Democrats just keep not getting why they're so unpopular with voters.
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Music by JR JR.
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Music by JR JR.
New Standing Room Only! Today's excerpt is about how Democrats just keep not getting why they're so unpopular with voters.
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Music by JR JR.
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Music by JR JR.
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Standing Room Only! Today's excerpt is about how Democrats just keep not getting why they're so unpopular with voters.
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Music by JR JR.
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Dude tweeted this out yesterday, and now is claiming he knew nothing about the coldblooded murders it depicts.
This is what the so-called "Secretary of War" is tweeting amid reports that his department ordered a second strike to make sure they killed survivors of a boat they attacked that they allege with no proof carries drugs (which doesn't justify bombing them even it were true)
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Dude tweeted this out yesterday, and now is claiming he knew nothing about the coldblooded murders it depicts.
Reposted by Amanda Marcotte
NYT:
Five officials told us that Hegseth had nothing to do with the second strike
Washpost (which broke the story 2 days ago):
“This is ‘protect Pete’ bullshit,”
and
“It’s throwing us, the service members, under the bus.”
Five officials told us that Hegseth had nothing to do with the second strike
Washpost (which broke the story 2 days ago):
“This is ‘protect Pete’ bullshit,”
and
“It’s throwing us, the service members, under the bus.”
December 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
NYT:
Five officials told us that Hegseth had nothing to do with the second strike
Washpost (which broke the story 2 days ago):
“This is ‘protect Pete’ bullshit,”
and
“It’s throwing us, the service members, under the bus.”
Five officials told us that Hegseth had nothing to do with the second strike
Washpost (which broke the story 2 days ago):
“This is ‘protect Pete’ bullshit,”
and
“It’s throwing us, the service members, under the bus.”
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A short, readable but chewy post-holiday piece: How it was a woman who really kicked off MAGA declaring war on empathy.
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
MAGA's war on empathy was started by a woman
Allie Beth Stuckey weaponizes her gender to sell the idea of a cold-hearted Jesus
www.salon.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A short, readable but chewy post-holiday piece: How it was a woman who really kicked off MAGA declaring war on empathy.
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
A short, readable but chewy post-holiday piece: How it was a woman who really kicked off MAGA declaring war on empathy.
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
MAGA's war on empathy was started by a woman
Allie Beth Stuckey weaponizes her gender to sell the idea of a cold-hearted Jesus
www.salon.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A short, readable but chewy post-holiday piece: How it was a woman who really kicked off MAGA declaring war on empathy.
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
Allie Beth Stuckey's gender is not a coincidence. She is weaponizing her femininity to valorize hateful Christianity.
www.salon.com/2025/12/01/m...
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While this usually isn't the intent, "no one will ever be held accountable for this" doomerism is an excuse not to try.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
November 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
While this usually isn't the intent, "no one will ever be held accountable for this" doomerism is an excuse not to try.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
Two months since TPUSA announced their "alternative" Super Bowl halftime show.
They still have not announced a single artist playing this alleged event. All I could find is stories of washed-up country artists and cut-rate "worship" artists denying they will play it.
www.salon.com/2025/10/15/m...
They still have not announced a single artist playing this alleged event. All I could find is stories of washed-up country artists and cut-rate "worship" artists denying they will play it.
www.salon.com/2025/10/15/m...
MAGA's fake Super Bowl halftime show reveals their real failures
Turning Point USA's followers are pitifully out-of-touch with pop culture
www.salon.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Two months since TPUSA announced their "alternative" Super Bowl halftime show.
They still have not announced a single artist playing this alleged event. All I could find is stories of washed-up country artists and cut-rate "worship" artists denying they will play it.
www.salon.com/2025/10/15/m...
They still have not announced a single artist playing this alleged event. All I could find is stories of washed-up country artists and cut-rate "worship" artists denying they will play it.
www.salon.com/2025/10/15/m...
Wow, $3.2 million is an eye-popping number. Tucker Carlson is really invested in getting his fascist propaganda into the feeds of gullible seniors.
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Meta accepts $3.2 million to promote Tucker Carlson
The parent company of Facebook is helping a right-wing influencer promote conspiracy theories about 9/11.
www.theredoubt.net
November 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wow, $3.2 million is an eye-popping number. Tucker Carlson is really invested in getting his fascist propaganda into the feeds of gullible seniors.
www.theredoubt.net/meta-has-bee...
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The "America Is Back" hat is a nice touch. Accidental irony of the best sort.
So yes, this pic (and the enlargement) was taken today.
Yikes!
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Yikes!
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November 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The "America Is Back" hat is a nice touch. Accidental irony of the best sort.
Today's reminder of why it's so important to read before commenting. Someone replied to this wondering who is "funding" Brian Atlas.
This information is not even buried deeply in the article. The money talk starts four paragraphs in.
Avoid this embarrassment by reading before replying.
This information is not even buried deeply in the article. The money talk starts four paragraphs in.
Avoid this embarrassment by reading before replying.
Here's the original article. Really crucial information for parents and educators.
Also, if you share this, it helps boost it in the rankings. It would really help if people googling this podcast saw this article at the top of their search.
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/t...
Also, if you share this, it helps boost it in the rankings. It would really help if people googling this podcast saw this article at the top of their search.
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/t...
The online clip factory that's radicalizing teen boys - Salon.com
How a wildly popular YouTube “dating” show heaps mockery on women to create "so many more incels”
www.salon.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Today's reminder of why it's so important to read before commenting. Someone replied to this wondering who is "funding" Brian Atlas.
This information is not even buried deeply in the article. The money talk starts four paragraphs in.
Avoid this embarrassment by reading before replying.
This information is not even buried deeply in the article. The money talk starts four paragraphs in.
Avoid this embarrassment by reading before replying.
It's darkly funny that Trump has resorted to issuing toothless "orders" via Truth Social. The White House at least used to do the ritual of having him sign executive orders, even if they were toothless or immediately overturned.
But his king cosplay is even easier when he's just typing I guess.
But his king cosplay is even easier when he's just typing I guess.
November 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
It's darkly funny that Trump has resorted to issuing toothless "orders" via Truth Social. The White House at least used to do the ritual of having him sign executive orders, even if they were toothless or immediately overturned.
But his king cosplay is even easier when he's just typing I guess.
But his king cosplay is even easier when he's just typing I guess.
Thanks to the CBC for having me on to discuss my reportiong on the Whatever podcast and how it's radicalizing young men and teen boys.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thanks to the CBC for having me on to discuss my reportiong on the Whatever podcast and how it's radicalizing young men and teen boys.
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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The next Democratic president cannot fail like Biden did by appointing Garland.
It is hard but necessary to bring up murder charges on Hegseth and other top level officials who did this.
It is hard but necessary to bring up murder charges on Hegseth and other top level officials who did this.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
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"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
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Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The next Democratic president cannot fail like Biden did by appointing Garland.
It is hard but necessary to bring up murder charges on Hegseth and other top level officials who did this.
It is hard but necessary to bring up murder charges on Hegseth and other top level officials who did this.
Ugh, once again we see far-right, misogynist movements repackaging themselves in language that glancingly seems "feminist" about "choice" and "freedom."
But it's not. This shit is about pushing rigid gender roles, and punishing women who "fail" at them.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
But it's not. This shit is about pushing rigid gender roles, and punishing women who "fail" at them.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Ugh, once again we see far-right, misogynist movements repackaging themselves in language that glancingly seems "feminist" about "choice" and "freedom."
But it's not. This shit is about pushing rigid gender roles, and punishing women who "fail" at them.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
But it's not. This shit is about pushing rigid gender roles, and punishing women who "fail" at them.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
So this may seem obvious to you and me, but it's important to repeat and underscore to every normie we can: Trump's goal was always to end *legal* immigration for anyone he deems not white.
A *lot* of Trump voters believed the lie that only "illegal" immigrants would be targeted.
A *lot* of Trump voters believed the lie that only "illegal" immigrants would be targeted.
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
So this may seem obvious to you and me, but it's important to repeat and underscore to every normie we can: Trump's goal was always to end *legal* immigration for anyone he deems not white.
A *lot* of Trump voters believed the lie that only "illegal" immigrants would be targeted.
A *lot* of Trump voters believed the lie that only "illegal" immigrants would be targeted.