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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 15m

star power. I saw it in the theaters and didn't like it

Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 45m

And it was even worse when Garland was nominated for SCOTUS; Dem senators represented 55% of the pop but only had 45 seats (including Sanders). That handicap impacts committee leadership, who the majority leader is, and all bills and nominations.

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 2h

Eat More Kale. (That VT shop is closed, sadly, but ... ) www.seriouseats.com/roasted-kale...

Stop Serving Chewy, Boring Kale—Here's How to Make It Crisp, Tender, and Party-Worthy in Under 20 Minutes

This roasted kale proves that a little salt, heat, and a lemony tahini drizzle can transform a humble green into a star side dish.

www.seriouseats.com

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 2h

You being cantankerous proves me right!

Sally Jenkins @sallyjenx.bsky.social · 8h

Ratio me. Please. It's a badge of honor. If you don't like a link, go follow some chicken-heart who needs the approval of the thought-police. Caitlin Flanagan of @theatlantic.com is a tremendous writer and this piece is an excellent read. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss

The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.

www.theatlantic.com

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Mike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · 5h

This is such an embarrassing way to defend an article. “Here’s our new piece. Being mad at it makes it correct! IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, YOU ARE THE COPS.”

Okay, lady, we get it. You like Bari Weiss. That’s legal in America. Nobody is arresting you.

Sally Jenkins @sallyjenx.bsky.social · 8h

Ratio me. Please. It's a badge of honor. If you don't like a link, go follow some chicken-heart who needs the approval of the thought-police. Caitlin Flanagan of @theatlantic.com is a tremendous writer and this piece is an excellent read. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss

The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.

www.theatlantic.com

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 3h

From what I recall from my RC catechism, Trump could still go to Heaven if he repents, confesses, and does his Penance before he dies. Writing Heaven off is putting up a wall between him and God.

Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 3h

elvis is king www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE1a...

Elvis Costello - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

YouTube video by ElvisCostelloVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 3h

Gun culture. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

South Carolina bar shooting leaves four people dead and 20 injured, officials say

Mass shooting occurred early on Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on idyllic St Helena island

www.theguardian.com

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 4h

He still would take Putin at his word

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Gary Legum @glegum.bsky.social · 4h

That screams for so much follow-up about why, then, they aren't leaving the status quo in place in these cases.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Amy Coney Barrett defends heavy use of the shadow docket: "If we wrote a long opinion, it might give the impression that we have finally resolved the issue, and in none of these cases have we finally resolved the issue."

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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 11h

I was trying to put my finger on what bothered me about this portrayal and I think it’s that it just takes the guy’s words at face value, like he was a nice guy and reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death just pushed him over the edge www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/u...

She Despised Charlie Kirk. He Resolved to Make People Like Her Pay.

www.nytimes.com

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 4h

Way to go, Noem

Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 13h

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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