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A Real Joel Dehn
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Gadabout and affable scamp | It's pronounced "deen" | he/him | MPLS, MN | What's new with you? Really? That's cool! Good for you.
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Bobby Nunez was arrested and prosecuted for "brazenly towing an ICE vehicle" according to the U.S. Attorney. He towed the vehicle during the arrest of a TikTok influencer in downtown Los Angeles on August 15th.

After a 4-day trial, he was acquitted! His lawyers were two Deputy Public Defenders. ✊🏼
December 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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You know these eight more obscure reindeer. Of course. We all do. It’s a ridiculous question.

But here's a tough one: is it possible you recall a much better known one? Can your memory somehow - and I’m nearly certain it cannot - retrieve the name of the most famous reindeer among all reindeer?
December 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
December 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Just setting up the nativity scene for Christmas
December 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Since yesterday, many people have DM’d to say that they were strongly affected by my essay & wished they could share it.

So I've revised, expanded, & posted it for free on both Substack & Patreon.

Please feel free to share.

www.patreon.com/posts/this-i...

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December 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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For the record, the law states that "No record shall be withheld, delayed, or redacted on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary." www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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For a lot of people in Minnesota, these assassinations have been the backdrop to a lot that's happened since. There's some dismay that the country barely blinked before it moved on. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
Melissa Hortman died in a shocking act of political violence. This is her story
www.rollingstone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Every Frame A Painting and Defunctland will do much better in the documentary categories than they historically had (if they're making content in 2028, of course).
December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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I have lots of strong feelings about this, but I'm going to lead with optimism: Apparently people think there is going to be a 2029! bsky.app/profile/thr....
December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Impeach him the second you get a majority, imo. Let this guy lay it all out.
BREAKING on MS NOW:

Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:

"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I appreciate that, in what might be his final film role, Rob Reiner's last action on screen was applying the Heimlich maneuver to save someone's life.
December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Monster Mash
Monster Mash
Monster Mash rock
From his slab rise
And to my surprise
He's mashing
And smashing
Up graveyards of fun
Now the Monster Mash has begun
December 9, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.

All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Please read this Facebook post from Darnella Frazier about her sister Rekeya, who is in federal custody.

For those who don't know, Darnella was the girl who shared the first viral video of George Floyd's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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I genuinely don't know if this is a "Minnesotan" thing or an "old guy of a certain age" thing but in case it's Minnesotan and people need an anger translator: this guy is so angry he could just about set something on fire with his mind.
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.

KEEP IT UP.
December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Well in light of the Netflix-WB deal, I did get a laugh when I saw this.
December 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Real life version of:
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Movie you've watched more than six times in gif form.

I didn't know this would be my comfort food but here we are.
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.

One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.

When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.

Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.

www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Quote with your model of masculinity.
December 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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‘The Librarians’ To Premiere on PBS on February 9
www.slj.com/story/The-Li...
'The Librarians' To Premiere on PBS on February 9 | School Library Journal
Calling the documentary an Oscar contender, Deadline reported that The Librarians will headline the PBS' Independent Lens series.
www.slj.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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2/2

To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:

Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.

They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.

Small world.
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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This Pluribus ad on a fridge caused a schizophrenic woman named Carol to be hospitalized.
December 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM