Sean Willis
@stwillis.bsky.social
Books, planes, building things, family, the environment, democracy. Not in that order.
This is me speaking only for me.
This is me speaking only for me.
A man got to have a code, Charlie Brown.
All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain, Charlie Brown.
You're too short for that gesture, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
A man got to have a code, Charlie Brown.
Be the change you wish to see in this world.
October 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Be the change you wish to see in this world.
Brilliant framing!
October 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Brilliant framing!
Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... ANTIFA.
October 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... ANTIFA.
UPDATE: I hate American Nazis.
I hate [insert state here] Nazis.
Funny Scene Henry Gibson GIF
ALT: Funny Scene Henry Gibson GIF
media.tenor.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
UPDATE: I hate American Nazis.
The bell is tolling very loudly for all of us.
Lincoln Square isn’t TdA, or Antifa, or even (unfortunately) that diverse. Leafy, fully-gentrified neighborhood where people go to have kids when they still want to live in the city.
They’re trying to tear us apart. Don’t let them.
Lincoln Square isn’t TdA, or Antifa, or even (unfortunately) that diverse. Leafy, fully-gentrified neighborhood where people go to have kids when they still want to live in the city.
They’re trying to tear us apart. Don’t let them.
October 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The bell is tolling very loudly for all of us.
Lincoln Square isn’t TdA, or Antifa, or even (unfortunately) that diverse. Leafy, fully-gentrified neighborhood where people go to have kids when they still want to live in the city.
They’re trying to tear us apart. Don’t let them.
Lincoln Square isn’t TdA, or Antifa, or even (unfortunately) that diverse. Leafy, fully-gentrified neighborhood where people go to have kids when they still want to live in the city.
They’re trying to tear us apart. Don’t let them.
Just as a marker, fascists suck.
And the trains won’t run on time.
And the trains won’t run on time.
September 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Just as a marker, fascists suck.
And the trains won’t run on time.
And the trains won’t run on time.
If you see this quote with the energy you bring to blue sky
September 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If you see this quote with the energy you bring to blue sky
Jay Leno’s long con just dropped.
September 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Jay Leno’s long con just dropped.
One more layer deep…
"mommy why is Teheran a green crater" "well, this one video game about depression got a good review from an ex boyfriend..."
They have made the world living hell for no reason whatsoever. People will ask why this happened in a decade and there will be tremendous effort to make it more complicated than “they were evil, stupid, and bored”
September 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
One more layer deep…
Reposted by Sean Willis
![Breaking News Consumer's Handbook
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
- "We are getting reports"... could mean anything.
- "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't haveit.
- "[News outlet] has learned"... means it has a scoop or is going out on a limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qjoddtmp5jxzkzvt3hoqz3tt/bafkreigi2e6uxrt67htjbrfcmtpbasfuz4jvetyyecnqvxxyt45zile72y@jpeg)
September 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Uncanny resemblance.
September 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Uncanny resemblance.
Reposted by Sean Willis
“GWORP!”
Watching this video 10 times has significantly improved my mood.
September 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“GWORP!”
August 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is.
August 13, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell-hole it is.
Today seems like a good opportunity to ask!
This here is a good question.
Joe Gallina: If you could speak directly to Donald Trump, what would you tell him?
Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on you?
Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on you?
August 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today seems like a good opportunity to ask!
I went on a tear with these years back, completely forgot about the site, then found my way back via kottke this evening.
This one works way better than it has any right to. Kudos.
This one works way better than it has any right to. Kudos.
Spinsrÿche - "Motor City Woman"
YouTube video by Bill McClintock
m.youtube.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I went on a tear with these years back, completely forgot about the site, then found my way back via kottke this evening.
This one works way better than it has any right to. Kudos.
This one works way better than it has any right to. Kudos.
Critical, fact-based reporting appears biased. But it’s not, at least not in the way that makes it sound bad. The bias is in the bad behavior being reported. And it’s the GOP that’s been biased toward behaving badly for a long time now.
So much going on in this text, which was written — we could also say "lived" — by NPR's media reporter. The most important in my view are these words from a former CEO of NPR, Vivian Schiller.
"Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias."
"Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias."
How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era -- my analysis for NPR.
www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
www.npr.org/2025/07/18/n...
July 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Critical, fact-based reporting appears biased. But it’s not, at least not in the way that makes it sound bad. The bias is in the bad behavior being reported. And it’s the GOP that’s been biased toward behaving badly for a long time now.
Shoutout to my rep, @repdean.bsky.social, for voting against it.
I suspect most of these people skate by, but some of them are going to have trouble explaining to their constituents why their biggest accomplishment in Trump 2.0 was voting for his crypto scam bill.
I suspect most of these people skate by, but some of them are going to have trouble explaining to their constituents why their biggest accomplishment in Trump 2.0 was voting for his crypto scam bill.
The House voted 308 to 122 for the GENIUS Act, the corrupt crypto industry bill to set the stage for the next financial crisis, encourage money laundering, and bless Trump's corruption.
102 Democrats voted yes, including 4 out of the 5 memberships of House Dems's Leadership Team.
102 Democrats voted yes, including 4 out of the 5 memberships of House Dems's Leadership Team.
July 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Reposted by Sean Willis
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
488 days until we can re-take Congress. That can lead to impeachment (Prez and SC). And that can lead to a government capable of looking forward, valuing truth and allies, and righting so many of the wrongs we’re currently dealing with.
That’s a long time in Trumpist years… LFG!
That’s a long time in Trumpist years… LFG!
July 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
488 days until we can re-take Congress. That can lead to impeachment (Prez and SC). And that can lead to a government capable of looking forward, valuing truth and allies, and righting so many of the wrongs we’re currently dealing with.
That’s a long time in Trumpist years… LFG!
That’s a long time in Trumpist years… LFG!
*Youth pastor voice*
“Umm…”
“Umm…”
June 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
*Youth pastor voice*
“Umm…”
“Umm…”
This is their ubermensch:
June 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This is their ubermensch: