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David Darmofal

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Political scientist. Political behavior + methods. Spatial analysis. Speaking in a personal capacity. Opinions expressed are my own.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · May 8

Pope Leo XIV: JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn’t ask us to rank our love for others.

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 1h

SEIYA SUZUKI

Off 101.4 mph

That ties Jackson Chourio earlier this series for the fastest pitch hit for a postseason home run under pitch tracking (2008)

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 1h

The 1970s were the greatest decade of movies. If you've never done a deep dive into that decade's movies, definitely do yourself a favor & do so

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1h

I mean. C’mon. 💔

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 2h

Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility

Meanwhile, two days after a judge ordered the removal of a fence erected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, barricades were being put up in front of the fence on Saturday.

chicago.suntimes.com

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 2h

Ayman Mohyeldin, ever the Joe Biden hater, just actually asked on @msnbc.com why Biden didn’t force this ceasefire deal on Netanyahu since it was his deal. Dude, Netanyahu wanted Trump to be POTUS. He wouldn’t accept any Biden deal. Your leftist hatred for Biden blinds you to facts.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 4h

Yep, was telling a family member who’s never seen any of The Godfather movies this today after hearing the sad news.

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 4h

“The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are, arguably, the two greatest American films ever made, a portrait of America told from the perspective of outsiders peering in. But that works in large part because we see the Corleones through the eyes of Keaton’s Kay.”

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Diane Keaton, 1946–2025

The leading lady of the 1970s.

www.thebulwark.com

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Meredith Conroy @meredithconroy.bsky.social · 4h

Diane Keaton, what an icon 🖤🤍 Loved First Wives Club as a very young kid. And Father of the Bride. As an adult, Family Stone was another favorite.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 4h

Diane Keaton, 1946–2025

The leading lady of the 1970s.

www.thebulwark.com

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 4h

A delightful gift from the Holy Father to the International Congress of Philosophy in Paraguay, and to us all. Un mensaje para saborear.
www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

Mensaje del Santo Padre con motivo del Congreso Internacional de Filosofía [Universidad Católica

MENSAJE DEL SANTO PADRE LEÓN XIV CON MOTIVO DEL CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE FILOSOFÍA [Universidad Católica

www.vatican.va

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4h

The loss of Keaton is a blow to any fan of 1970s cinema. So iconic.

“It made my career,” she said of “Annie Hall.” “It was everything. It’s the reason we’re sitting here having this nice conversation. Everything always goes back to that.”

#RIP

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 4h

This is a good account to check from time to time if you're interested in higher ed because there's crazy things happening at OSU these days. Check out the in-depth $5000 scholarship application OSU's conservative Chase Center has posted :)
chasecenter.osu.edu/undergraduat...

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 4h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 4h

Diane Keaton was just so suffused with life that it's very difficult to imagine her no longer alive. Like where does that life force go.
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Annie Hall (5/12) Movie CLIP - Awkward Annie (1977) HD

YouTube video by Movieclips

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

If the NLCS is the Cubs-Dodgers, it will be the first time a league championship series has featured teams from two cities to which the President of the United States sent National Guard troops without the approval of the states' governors or the support of the cities' mayors.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

There are also other movies available streaming for purchase. Also, I started out accidentally leaving out YouTube (Primetime) and continued that, so if you have that, check that out too.
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

Mack & Rita: Hulu, Disney+
Maybe I Do: Tubi
Arthur's Whisky: Roku, Amazon
Summer Camp: Hulu, Disney+
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

The Family Stone: Amazon
Mama's Boy: Tubi, Sling, Roku, Plex
Mad Money: HBO Max
Smother: Tubi, Pluto, Fandango, Plex
Darling Companion: Tubi, Roku
And So it Goes: Plex, Amazon
Love the Coopers: Tubi, Pluto
Hampstead: Tubi
Poms: Tubi
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters: Tubi, Pluto, Roku
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

Reds: Pluto
The Little Drummer Girl: Sling & Roku
Crimes of the Heart: Tubi, Amazon, & Fandango
Radio Days: Tubi & Pluto
Baby Boom: Tubi & Roku
Heaven: Tubi
Father of the Bride & Father of the Bride Part II: Hulu & Disney+
The Only Thrill: Tubi, Pluto, Roku, Amazon, Plex
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

A 🧵 of where you can watch Diane Keaton's movies:
I'm basing this on what I'm seeing online (info could be wrong).

The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, & The Godfather Part III: Pluto
Love and Death: Pluto
Annie Hall: Tubi & Pluto
Interiors: Tubi
Manhattan: Tubi, Pluto, & Roku
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 5h

Every Republican in Congress owns this because every Republican in Congress has enabled Trump.

Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Lots of Epidemic Intelligence Service officers ("disease detectives") gone.
In-country staff in Africa (including those helping to manage the current Ebola outbreak) are fired.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Policy, comms, ethics, and science management (the people who clear science docs — determine whether they meet scientific standards) heavily hit.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report staff are gone.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 6h

Commentary: Ohio former US Senator and now Vice President JD Vance has flat out declared his willingness “to create stories” for political purposes. While Vance tells whoppers just as flagrant as his boss, he has none of the charisma to get away with it ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/10/o...

Ohio's JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can't get away with it • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio's former US Senator and now Vice President JD Vance has flat out declared his willingness “to create stories” for political purposes. But while Vance tells whoppers just as flagrant as his boss,…

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 6h

Pope to Chicago Labor Leaders: “Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and refugees, especially your support of food pantries and shelters….I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 6h

How do you put Annie Hall & The Godfather in the subheadline?!

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 6h

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 6h

Devastated at the passing of Diane Keaton. This is going to be a tough one for me. I loved her in so many movies.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6h

Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?

Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 7h

These announcers are describing the Ohio State defense like it's the second coming of Jesus. Way over the top.