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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 17h

I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 1d

I’m just a small-town political scientist, & it’s still relatively early, but it appears that The Actual Democrats did not Need To Do any of the Things or Learn any of the Obvious Lessons that Ezra Douthglesias said they Must Do & Learn.

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Alison Goebel @alisongoebeloh.bsky.social · Sep 28

I think of this graphic every day.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Sep 28

My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.

Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath

Venn diagram with stable services, low density, and low taxes. The area in the centre said “Does Not Exist.” And it’s correct.

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Andrew Turley @aturls.bsky.social · 3d

Look folks gen AI videos are out in the wild so if you weren't already being careful about sharing rage bait videos then now is a great time to start

If you can't trace a video back to a trusted source then I recommend leaving it where it is, like a slice of bologna you found on the street

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 4d

Somehow I’m glad I’m watching this game through Bluesky posts and Google score updates, and not in real time

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 4d

Bases loaded, one out, no runs just means they’ll want it more next inning right? Like having to leave a perfect dinner because the meter’s about to run out?

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 4d

I just accidentally changed the temperature on my wife’s wine fridge from Fahrenheit to Celsius while opening the door. This must mean good luck for the Jays

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 4d

Or a single _______ team

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 5d

Or a $200,000 down payment if you live in California?

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 8d

I remember pressing a CD for one of my old bands and was informed by the company that our background color was too close to “Weezer Blue” so they had to change it. Now I just think it was Pantone 2382 CP that was the issue, but would a punk band have known what that meant? (No. Not then, anyway.)

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to reading this. As a native Minnesotan, I’m still astonished sometimes in what has been in the water there to inspire such vital bands that have stood the test of time.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 10d

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 10d

Orange County, CA:
Second Harvest Food Bank
feedoc.org

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 11d

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Jenny @ hhhhhhhh @slowedmountains.bsky.social · 16d

Nothin else for it

Two panel comic of a person with glasses looking down at an open book. First panel reads: I think I might be bad at this.

In the second panel they are scribbling in the book with a pencil. Text reads: I’m gonna do it anyway

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 11d

*remembers fun, what it’s like to have fun, then goes and does something fun, has fun* yes

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 11d

It’s kind of wild to be held to legitimate, necessary, ethical, and justifiable standards as a professional, then every time I open this app I see examples of the most depraved people doing the exact opposite. The center can’t hold forever, but it sure will try.

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 11d

Same, but now find-and-replaced Yankees with Dodgers.

It’s weird to live where Dodger greatness is just assumed while also living close enough to Angel Stadium to hear their fireworks louder than the Disneyland fireworks. I’m amazed that anyone puts up with being an Angels fan

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · Oct 4

Having spent two years in Toronto for grad school but no longer paying attention to baseball much, I’d like the Jays to save a few of these bonus runs for the next couple of games to use against the Yankees

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 11d

Growing up in MN meant my childhood costume dreams met the harsh reality of changing seasons. Living in OC now and having a house where kids will come to trick or treat (vs. an apartment where no one does that) means I’m taking off work early to make sure I can pass out candy to neighbor kids.

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 13d

At the very least, try and get more than 24 rushing yards?

Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 19d

I like how the Recommended article at the end has Ohtani in an Angels uniform, as though it’s a simultaneous alternate timeline, one where the Angels owner is not a complete buffoon

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 20d

youtu.be/CghK8iVUHBs?...

Roy Ayers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 20d

!!!

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 21d

If a study of protein bars is in the offing, I (along with millions of others) will be all ears

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Paul @paulaudette.bsky.social · 23d

Had I not had the benefit of reduced tuition in 1990, community college may well have been my route. Today’s non-wealthy students have more challenges to overcome than ever, and the importance of this kind of education in a fractured political landscape has rarely been more evident.

Current Affairs @currentaffairs.bsky.social · 27d

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