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playground tactics, no rabbit in a hat tricks
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Exploding Trees > Screaming Trees
I've lived in Minnesota my whole life and have experienced some major cold snaps but this is the first time I've heard about exploding trees.
January 21, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Exploding Trees > Screaming Trees
dang man a dang ol' ballplayah the Reds weren't ever gonna sign signed with the dang ol' not Reds man dang
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
dang man a dang ol' ballplayah the Reds weren't ever gonna sign signed with the dang ol' not Reds man dang
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Even after Trump is gone, the world will remember that he threatened to forcibly seize the territory of a peaceful democratic ally, and our institutions failed to immediately remove him. That makes US dangerously unreliable, not just one senile gangster.
His not being impeached by the end of the business day as a result of this threat is as much a problem as the threat itself. It’s not just Trump that the world has to worry about, it’s a GOP that supports him and Democrats who suck their thumbs and refuse to even discuss pushing to remove him
January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Even after Trump is gone, the world will remember that he threatened to forcibly seize the territory of a peaceful democratic ally, and our institutions failed to immediately remove him. That makes US dangerously unreliable, not just one senile gangster.
[/blinks at news with one bloodshot eye after my geriatric cat kept me up all night trying to sleep on my face]
I see our entire economic lives float like a drunken sine curve thanks to the whims of one orange-hued demented gas-bag narcissist again today, cool cool cool
I see our entire economic lives float like a drunken sine curve thanks to the whims of one orange-hued demented gas-bag narcissist again today, cool cool cool
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
[/blinks at news with one bloodshot eye after my geriatric cat kept me up all night trying to sleep on my face]
I see our entire economic lives float like a drunken sine curve thanks to the whims of one orange-hued demented gas-bag narcissist again today, cool cool cool
I see our entire economic lives float like a drunken sine curve thanks to the whims of one orange-hued demented gas-bag narcissist again today, cool cool cool
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Arrogance as economic strategy
When U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked how concerned he is about European investors pulling out of treasuries, Bessent said at a press conference at the World Economic Forum: “Denmark’s investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant.” cnb.cx/45I3MGb
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Arrogance as economic strategy
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There are two wolves inside you. One wolf doesn't really want to see a worldwide economic meltdown but the other wolf would be pretty happy about the total destruction of AI companies
January 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM
There are two wolves inside you. One wolf doesn't really want to see a worldwide economic meltdown but the other wolf would be pretty happy about the total destruction of AI companies
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completely unironically, this is how we'll know
Everyone in his inner circle would be insider trading trading on his death on Kalshi before turning the plane around
January 21, 2026 at 4:11 AM
completely unironically, this is how we'll know
what if we find out the Phillies officially told Castellanos he was being waived tonight
January 21, 2026 at 5:25 AM
what if we find out the Phillies officially told Castellanos he was being waived tonight
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Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
January 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.
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the worst football team in the history of college football is going to go 16-0 in dominant fashion against traditional powerhouses and win the 2026 national title.
January 20, 2026 at 3:12 AM
the worst football team in the history of college football is going to go 16-0 in dominant fashion against traditional powerhouses and win the 2026 national title.
Cignetti definitely gonna take the Buffalo job, coach up Josh Allen
January 20, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Cignetti definitely gonna take the Buffalo job, coach up Josh Allen
Cignetti called timeout to run the interception play
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Cignetti called timeout to run the interception play
why don't more teams try to draw the other team offsides on 4th down and less than 5 yards out of a field goal formation?
January 20, 2026 at 4:08 AM
why don't more teams try to draw the other team offsides on 4th down and less than 5 yards out of a field goal formation?
literally the same day that 'don't tase me bro' went down
birthday: September 17th, 2007
January 20, 2026 at 3:56 AM
literally the same day that 'don't tase me bro' went down
bah god that's buzzcut Billy Strings
January 20, 2026 at 3:32 AM
bah god that's buzzcut Billy Strings
in honor of LoTR being back in theaters for its 25th anniversary Miami has hired Jeff Halfling to be their new coach
Sub-.500 Boston College coach to one of the 32 NFL head coaching jobs in three years flat, incredible
BREAKING NEWS
Dolphins closing in on hiring Jeff Hafley as HC.
Dolphins closing in on hiring Jeff Hafley as HC.
January 19, 2026 at 11:16 PM
in honor of LoTR being back in theaters for its 25th anniversary Miami has hired Jeff Halfling to be their new coach
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“It’s completely hopeless now to tour in the U.S..” Many overseas musicians, theater companies and others face new and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to perform in the U.S. with the Trump administration's travel restrictions on 19 countries.
‘An Unbelievable Mess’: Artists Are Stymied by Trump Travel Bans
Musicians, theater groups and others from overseas are facing visa challenges and rising costs, posing a looming crisis for the performing arts sector.
nyti.ms
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“It’s completely hopeless now to tour in the U.S..” Many overseas musicians, theater companies and others face new and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to perform in the U.S. with the Trump administration's travel restrictions on 19 countries.
Ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere in western CO (damn Subaru said I had 40 mi to empty!)
Map app said I had 6 miles on a two-lane road to run to the nearest gas station. I'd gone at least 4 miles and only seen a pair of cars, neither of which stopped.
Then an old, red Jeep slowed down. (1/2)
Map app said I had 6 miles on a two-lane road to run to the nearest gas station. I'd gone at least 4 miles and only seen a pair of cars, neither of which stopped.
Then an old, red Jeep slowed down. (1/2)
TIMELINE CLEANSE
When's a time that a stranger helped you in an unexpected, maybe even small way?
When's a time that a stranger helped you in an unexpected, maybe even small way?
January 19, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere in western CO (damn Subaru said I had 40 mi to empty!)
Map app said I had 6 miles on a two-lane road to run to the nearest gas station. I'd gone at least 4 miles and only seen a pair of cars, neither of which stopped.
Then an old, red Jeep slowed down. (1/2)
Map app said I had 6 miles on a two-lane road to run to the nearest gas station. I'd gone at least 4 miles and only seen a pair of cars, neither of which stopped.
Then an old, red Jeep slowed down. (1/2)
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It's the Karen presidency. Everything going on is because one dumb old asshole didn't get his way and now it's everyone's problem
every single goddam crisis happening right now is self imposed
January 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
It's the Karen presidency. Everything going on is because one dumb old asshole didn't get his way and now it's everyone's problem
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Trump trying to start a weird stupid war no one wants out of spite because he's mad about not getting a Nobel Peace Prize is dead center "gag you would leave in drafts because it is both too obvious and not funny." Obviously this is all bad but it is also just incredibly hack. What a way to go.
January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Trump trying to start a weird stupid war no one wants out of spite because he's mad about not getting a Nobel Peace Prize is dead center "gag you would leave in drafts because it is both too obvious and not funny." Obviously this is all bad but it is also just incredibly hack. What a way to go.
I've enjoyed joining Chrystal on Visiting Dugout to yap about the Reds several times before (and hopefully again).
Let her know if you're interested!
Let her know if you're interested!
It's almost baseball season, so I should probably share this Visiting Dugout signup sheet. If you or someone you know wants to come on, fill this out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Visiting Dugout Podcast Guest
Visiting Dugout is a podcast created by White Sox writer and podcaster Chrystal O'Keefe. If you would like to be a guest on the show, please select the team or teams you feel comfortable talking about...
docs.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I've enjoyed joining Chrystal on Visiting Dugout to yap about the Reds several times before (and hopefully again).
Let her know if you're interested!
Let her know if you're interested!
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mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
![NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:
Dear Ambassador:
President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]
“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hbpefio3f5csc44msmbgioxz/bafkreie7itpptx3xbxhpsnlaqmwk752h7pcrion5ija2apksljtax2adx4@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
Dammit Mevis
two beavis and butthead characters are standing next to each other
ALT: two beavis and butthead characters are standing next to each other
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Dammit Mevis