Derek Wood
@derekdwood.bsky.social
Professional genealogist, erstwhile professional thespian. Otherwise unprofessional. 🦮☕️⚽️ #COYS
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Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
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He called ICE on a living nativity
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
He called ICE on a living nativity
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Making the most depressing point I can make yet again: the US media is going to treat Donald Trump with far less vitriol in response to him starting a random war in Venezuela vs the sheer level of vitriol that they hurled at Joe Biden for ENDING the War in Afghanistan.
Every major news organization should be writing about how insane this is and how, if he takes this country to war (tomorrow?), it is the act of a madman.
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Making the most depressing point I can make yet again: the US media is going to treat Donald Trump with far less vitriol in response to him starting a random war in Venezuela vs the sheer level of vitriol that they hurled at Joe Biden for ENDING the War in Afghanistan.
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Just asking for the class, was that *before* or *after* he condemned an entire generation to die horribly from AIDS while he obliterated all the union protections that kept the rich from exploiting everyone? I’ll hang up and listen.
The presidency once served as a reminder of our common humanity. Ronald Reagan described its purpose as building "a nation composed of good and decent people."
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Just asking for the class, was that *before* or *after* he condemned an entire generation to die horribly from AIDS while he obliterated all the union protections that kept the rich from exploiting everyone? I’ll hang up and listen.
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feels stupid to say at this point but how the fuck isn't anyone invoking the 25th amendment.
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
feels stupid to say at this point but how the fuck isn't anyone invoking the 25th amendment.
It’s not from this year, but it absolutely has brought me joy this year youtu.be/0LhsE-uqqE0
December 17, 2025 at 2:14 AM
It’s not from this year, but it absolutely has brought me joy this year youtu.be/0LhsE-uqqE0
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If fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction then what is unleashing measles across vulnerable populations in the United States
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
If fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction then what is unleashing measles across vulnerable populations in the United States
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The tragedy of Rob and Michelle’s deaths are incomprehensible.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The tragedy of Rob and Michelle’s deaths are incomprehensible.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
I’m hearing Rob’s voice telling us all to do more, to repair the human soul, to repair our hearts, to repair our country, to repair our world, to keep fighting, to keep living for every soul taken from this earth.
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The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
Q: A number of Republicans have denounced your statement on Rob Reiner. Do you stand by it?
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
?? Maybe they should also have a spot that’s “Parking only for people who walked here”
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
?? Maybe they should also have a spot that’s “Parking only for people who walked here”
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When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
MAGA: Notice how we would never celebrate a prominent anti-MAGA person being murdered
TRUMP: But when I do it, it’s cute!
TRUMP: But when I do it, it’s cute!
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
MAGA: Notice how we would never celebrate a prominent anti-MAGA person being murdered
TRUMP: But when I do it, it’s cute!
TRUMP: But when I do it, it’s cute!
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The year Southwest’s entire system was borked over Xmas, I was stuck in SF. I took the only train option back to LA: Oakland to Bakersfield, with a bus from there to Pasadena, then the LA Metro from there to Hollywood. 13½ hours door to door. Driving is normally 6½ to 7 (no rental cars available)
The government shutdown got me thinking: How many flights in the US are actually replaceable by train? It depends on how insane you are, but the basic answer is: Not Many!
70% of flights shorter than 500 miles have no train option at all. Out of those that do, 65% would likely be faster by car.
70% of flights shorter than 500 miles have no train option at all. Out of those that do, 65% would likely be faster by car.
Where Is Traveling by Train a Good Option in the US?
When air travel falters, how many travelers even have the train available as backup?
www.bloomberg.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The year Southwest’s entire system was borked over Xmas, I was stuck in SF. I took the only train option back to LA: Oakland to Bakersfield, with a bus from there to Pasadena, then the LA Metro from there to Hollywood. 13½ hours door to door. Driving is normally 6½ to 7 (no rental cars available)
You ever try something you’re pretty sure won’t work, but it does?
I just swatted a fly that had landed upside down on my ceiling by tossing a spiral-bound notebook at it. I am incredibly dexterous.
I just swatted a fly that had landed upside down on my ceiling by tossing a spiral-bound notebook at it. I am incredibly dexterous.
December 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
You ever try something you’re pretty sure won’t work, but it does?
I just swatted a fly that had landed upside down on my ceiling by tossing a spiral-bound notebook at it. I am incredibly dexterous.
I just swatted a fly that had landed upside down on my ceiling by tossing a spiral-bound notebook at it. I am incredibly dexterous.
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TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
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We had our flaws, sure. But I feel like we had a pretty decent thing going before we decided to start stabbing ourselves in the face.
December 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We had our flaws, sure. But I feel like we had a pretty decent thing going before we decided to start stabbing ourselves in the face.
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Nosferatu is a movie about the universal fear that your wife wants to be jacked off by a Central European dude.
December 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Nosferatu is a movie about the universal fear that your wife wants to be jacked off by a Central European dude.
Maybe let’s not anoint Arsenal just yet? Real talk, both their goals today were a bit fortunate. Yes, you gotta put yourself in position to benefit from good fortune, but, ya know. Tough luck to Wolves. They’re a weak side whose owners DGAF, but they also can’t catch a break for love nor money
December 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Maybe let’s not anoint Arsenal just yet? Real talk, both their goals today were a bit fortunate. Yes, you gotta put yourself in position to benefit from good fortune, but, ya know. Tough luck to Wolves. They’re a weak side whose owners DGAF, but they also can’t catch a break for love nor money
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Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
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happy 100th DVD, keep living the best life
December 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
happy 100th DVD, keep living the best life
It’s looking like the only cold comfort available to Burnley is that at least they’re not Wolves. I feel for dedicated fans of either team, tho - they don’t deserve misery
December 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It’s looking like the only cold comfort available to Burnley is that at least they’re not Wolves. I feel for dedicated fans of either team, tho - they don’t deserve misery
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What a point
Nearly a minute long point and the swing that put the ball in the stands + replay
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
What a point