Marcus Mauney
@marcusmauney.bsky.social
Scribbler. Working on Prosopography in the 3rd Century Roman Empire. Late Roman Empire/Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages enjoyer. North Carolina expat in California. Appalachian and old man undergrad.
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Marcus Mauney
@marcusmauney.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I'm never going to be on anyone's starter pack, but I'm following so many of them I may as well give a little more info than can fit in my bio.
I work outside of academia as my 9-5 job and continue to work ponderously towards a previously abandoned undergrad degree in History at UC Berkeley, 1/3
I work outside of academia as my 9-5 job and continue to work ponderously towards a previously abandoned undergrad degree in History at UC Berkeley, 1/3
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This is a famously messy Norwegian biathlete who was banned in 2023 from the Biathlon World Cup because he accidentally fired his competition rifle in his hotel room (he was also teary and apologetic then)
new most bizarre moment of the Olympics just dropped
Norwegian biathlete wins bronze medal, then, totally unprompted, reveal he cheated on his GF, she left him, and he wants to apologize publicly hoping she takes him back
www.vg.no/sport/i/vr5g...
Norwegian biathlete wins bronze medal, then, totally unprompted, reveal he cheated on his GF, she left him, and he wants to apologize publicly hoping she takes him back
www.vg.no/sport/i/vr5g...
February 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
This is a famously messy Norwegian biathlete who was banned in 2023 from the Biathlon World Cup because he accidentally fired his competition rifle in his hotel room (he was also teary and apologetic then)
The Truth being whatever Musk decides presumably.
Musk’s offer was in response to an ad released by the survivors of Epstein’s crimes demanding the release of all remaining documents.
Musk Offers To Pay Defense Fees Of Anyone Who ‘Speaks The Truth’ About Epstein And Is Sued
Musk’s offer was in response to an ad released by the survivors of Epstein’s crimes demanding the release of all remaining documents.
www.forbes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The Truth being whatever Musk decides presumably.
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Hopefully our press conference earlier resolved any lingering questions about the "fish man" in our basement.
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Hopefully our press conference earlier resolved any lingering questions about the "fish man" in our basement.
Absolute degenerates.
Followed.
Followed.
February 10, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Absolute degenerates.
Followed.
Followed.
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Let's dispel with the fiction that the NFL doesn't know what it's doing.
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Let's dispel with the fiction that the NFL doesn't know what it's doing.
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That’s what’s up.
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM
That’s what’s up.
Paleontologists experiencing more consequences than every single US politician, academic, or media person put together.
February 10, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Paleontologists experiencing more consequences than every single US politician, academic, or media person put together.
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the primary reason rightwingers will never control culture is because everything they do is hinged upon it being a reaction to the broader culture. the TPUSA half time event would not exist without it being a representation of their grievences
February 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
the primary reason rightwingers will never control culture is because everything they do is hinged upon it being a reaction to the broader culture. the TPUSA half time event would not exist without it being a representation of their grievences
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For no reason at all, I’m suddenly remembering that con men sometimes do a “reload,” jacking up the stakes to keep their marks invested or drag them further into the con.
February 10, 2026 at 1:31 AM
For no reason at all, I’m suddenly remembering that con men sometimes do a “reload,” jacking up the stakes to keep their marks invested or drag them further into the con.
There are some pretty well known people here with large followings that have watched this play out for 10+ years and still think the elections can't be corrupted and think you are too naive, stupid, or paranoid to understand otherwise.
"They can't do that, it's against every norm!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's against the law!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's unconstitutional!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's against the law!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's unconstitutional!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 AM
There are some pretty well known people here with large followings that have watched this play out for 10+ years and still think the elections can't be corrupted and think you are too naive, stupid, or paranoid to understand otherwise.
"They can't do that, it's against every norm!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's against the law!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's unconstitutional!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's against the law!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's unconstitutional!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
"They can't do that, it's against every norm!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's against the law!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's unconstitutional!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's against the law!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
"They can't do that, it's unconstitutional!"
"They did and those who can, refuse to stop them."
Our inability to conceive of a scenario where one party just doesn't follow the rules because no one will stop them has lead us to this moment and I'm not sure continuing to keep those blinders on is productive.
one thing that has always confused me about these hypos where the House refuses to recognize Dem winners—the House isn't a continuing body, and it wouldn't be the current House that would be seating anyone. it's the incoming House. www.vox.com/politics/478...
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Our inability to conceive of a scenario where one party just doesn't follow the rules because no one will stop them has lead us to this moment and I'm not sure continuing to keep those blinders on is productive.
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It's staggering how this political eunuch has not just done nothing at all as Speaker of the House, but has actually worked to prevent his colleagues from doing anything at all as well.
For all the right's fetishization of "originalism," this is a development that would've made the founders weep
For all the right's fetishization of "originalism," this is a development that would've made the founders weep
Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday he is moving forward with a plan to revive a prohibition on House votes to overturn President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Johnson moves to again block House from voting on Trump tariffs
Opposition from as few as two Republicans could derail the effort.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:41 AM
It's staggering how this political eunuch has not just done nothing at all as Speaker of the House, but has actually worked to prevent his colleagues from doing anything at all as well.
For all the right's fetishization of "originalism," this is a development that would've made the founders weep
For all the right's fetishization of "originalism," this is a development that would've made the founders weep
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It is very funny that Elon talks about building a city on Mars or a city on the Moon when we all know him building a city in Indiana would be an unmitigated disaster
February 10, 2026 at 2:01 AM
It is very funny that Elon talks about building a city on Mars or a city on the Moon when we all know him building a city in Indiana would be an unmitigated disaster
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AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
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Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
I gifted this so you could read it
Essential reading
I gifted this so you could read it
Essential reading
Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
I gifted this so you could read it
Essential reading
I gifted this so you could read it
Essential reading
A toilet peeper is the source that lead to the FBI raid that seized Fulton County's election records. Who else would a regime full of sex pests and cranks trust but another sex pest and crank.
Author of the "research" that was reportedly the basis of the Fulton County election raid:
"In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
"In 2004, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A toilet peeper is the source that lead to the FBI raid that seized Fulton County's election records. Who else would a regime full of sex pests and cranks trust but another sex pest and crank.
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this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
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BREAKING: In a stunning upset, Democrat Na’Cole Thompson just won Leander, Texas’ Mayoral Election.
Another Democratic victory in a Trump won seat!
Another Democratic victory in a Trump won seat!
February 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
BREAKING: In a stunning upset, Democrat Na’Cole Thompson just won Leander, Texas’ Mayoral Election.
Another Democratic victory in a Trump won seat!
Another Democratic victory in a Trump won seat!
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These people have voted for Trump three times. THREE. And he still has like a 38% approval rating. Give up. Stop trying to change their minds and focus on people who actually want to make this country better
February 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
These people have voted for Trump three times. THREE. And he still has like a 38% approval rating. Give up. Stop trying to change their minds and focus on people who actually want to make this country better
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I feel like I'm losing my goddamnned mind.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
Opinion | Libertarians Tried to Warn You About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
I feel like I'm losing my goddamnned mind.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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The marketing person that recommended cloaking it under the mission of finding lost dogs should either get a million dollars or be buried head down in a pit.
So uh Ring just up and said they've got a huge centralized private surveillance network they can leverage all at once huh
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
The marketing person that recommended cloaking it under the mission of finding lost dogs should either get a million dollars or be buried head down in a pit.
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An incredible turn of events here. 10/10, no notes. 😂
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
An incredible turn of events here. 10/10, no notes. 😂
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Is there some sort of award for perfectly missing the point?
February 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Is there some sort of award for perfectly missing the point?