Adam Finlayson
@adamf.in
Chaotic neutral NPC. Technorati capitalist. Backbench electioneer. Hard determinist machiavellian. Black hat. Black tie. Always kayfabe. Somebody nobody sent
I don’t think so, unless it was using an LLM to do its work 🤣
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I don’t think so, unless it was using an LLM to do its work 🤣
Fine is viable. Simmons is viable. If Biss gets dragged into a food fight with Abughazaleh they could damage each other out of contention. That could open a door for Simmons. I agree Fine has a low ceiling but also a high floor
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Fine is viable. Simmons is viable. If Biss gets dragged into a food fight with Abughazaleh they could damage each other out of contention. That could open a door for Simmons. I agree Fine has a low ceiling but also a high floor
Yes, I think it is a very interesting experiment. I have a friend who wants to do something similar but I have the same reservations, sorta for these reasons. LLMs have a world view they apply to facts, they don’t form a world view from facts. At least that is my theory
December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes, I think it is a very interesting experiment. I have a friend who wants to do something similar but I have the same reservations, sorta for these reasons. LLMs have a world view they apply to facts, they don’t form a world view from facts. At least that is my theory
Last, the model cites Biss’ 20-point victory in Evanston as a local insurgency but those are municipal elections with a much more conservative electorate. So, yes, that was a competitive race, but half of reliable primary voters didn’t even vote in that election.
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Last, the model cites Biss’ 20-point victory in Evanston as a local insurgency but those are municipal elections with a much more conservative electorate. So, yes, that was a competitive race, but half of reliable primary voters didn’t even vote in that election.
The third lane is occupied by Laura Fine and it is probably the security hawk lane. Business interests may overlap here, but the people mentioned by the model do not appear viable.
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The third lane is occupied by Laura Fine and it is probably the security hawk lane. Business interests may overlap here, but the people mentioned by the model do not appear viable.
I would call Abughazaleh’s lane the anti-establishment left. A lot of people always hyping the next young candidate are backing Abughazaleh or Amiwala. A lot of “I used to love Biss” but now prefer a candidate with no history.
December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I would call Abughazaleh’s lane the anti-establishment left. A lot of people always hyping the next young candidate are backing Abughazaleh or Amiwala. A lot of “I used to love Biss” but now prefer a candidate with no history.
I feel like it is about 50% right, at least about the lanes/blocs you presented. The establishment technocrat lane occupied by Biss states the obvious so I am not sure how much credit it gets.
December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I feel like it is about 50% right, at least about the lanes/blocs you presented. The establishment technocrat lane occupied by Biss states the obvious so I am not sure how much credit it gets.
How much does it cost to buy one of the other IL-09 campaigns? I still have a few people on my Christmas list to shop for.
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
How much does it cost to buy one of the other IL-09 campaigns? I still have a few people on my Christmas list to shop for.
The wealthy donor class sticks together.
Northwestern’s decision is 100% a Board of Trustees (top top donors) decision with no real support on the ground beyond “least terrible.” This dude has poured $800,000 into his own campaign
Northwestern’s decision is 100% a Board of Trustees (top top donors) decision with no real support on the ground beyond “least terrible.” This dude has poured $800,000 into his own campaign
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The wealthy donor class sticks together.
Northwestern’s decision is 100% a Board of Trustees (top top donors) decision with no real support on the ground beyond “least terrible.” This dude has poured $800,000 into his own campaign
Northwestern’s decision is 100% a Board of Trustees (top top donors) decision with no real support on the ground beyond “least terrible.” This dude has poured $800,000 into his own campaign
Within Evanston you could call splitting downtown into three or Northwestern’s campus into two wards a gerrymander, whether it is deliberate or not (debatable)
December 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Within Evanston you could call splitting downtown into three or Northwestern’s campus into two wards a gerrymander, whether it is deliberate or not (debatable)
The goal of gerrymandering is to break up people that could form a bloc and distribute them across districts where they are just not a large share of the electorate. To that extent people in the far west have a legit gripe.
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The goal of gerrymandering is to break up people that could form a bloc and distribute them across districts where they are just not a large share of the electorate. To that extent people in the far west have a legit gripe.
Like most “public benefit charities” Northwestern is owned and operated by a, wealthy board of donors who get to decide its future, not its staff or the community it serves
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Like most “public benefit charities” Northwestern is owned and operated by a, wealthy board of donors who get to decide its future, not its staff or the community it serves
She would vomit on Mike Johnson’s floor to end the government shutdown. What is your candidate’s plan?
November 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
She would vomit on Mike Johnson’s floor to end the government shutdown. What is your candidate’s plan?
I can’t tell where the second agent’s right hand is. My colleague was stopped at another Home Depot as a suspected illegal. He said the scariest part was one agent staring him down with his hand on his weapon. Not drawn, but totally unnecessary. A US citizen no less
October 24, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I can’t tell where the second agent’s right hand is. My colleague was stopped at another Home Depot as a suspected illegal. He said the scariest part was one agent staring him down with his hand on his weapon. Not drawn, but totally unnecessary. A US citizen no less
Here is a very detailed observer of the Evanston system sharing his reporting open.substack.com/pub/foiagras...
Dr. Horton Indictment Available
Read the indictment and my brief interpretation
open.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Here is a very detailed observer of the Evanston system sharing his reporting open.substack.com/pub/foiagras...
The problem with the process is that was an almost overlooked concern. Instead we discussed what kind of food is “compatible” with our neighborhood character wink-wink and accusations that Popeyes and the City were engaged in some closed door conspiracy.
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The problem with the process is that was an almost overlooked concern. Instead we discussed what kind of food is “compatible” with our neighborhood character wink-wink and accusations that Popeyes and the City were engaged in some closed door conspiracy.
The problem is this is a special use so it is not within the bounds of the law without approval. The traffic consequences are very real (I lived on that block for 20 years) with Popeyes alone, nevermind the other tenants they would lease the remaining space to
September 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The problem is this is a special use so it is not within the bounds of the law without approval. The traffic consequences are very real (I lived on that block for 20 years) with Popeyes alone, nevermind the other tenants they would lease the remaining space to
Yes. Boneheaded and uncalled for. I do not question Buddhism as a religion. I do not question the church lady's personal conviction to her faith. Those are not words I would ever use. I do not research a sixty page report of facts then start calling people names. The facts will speak for themselves
September 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Yes. Boneheaded and uncalled for. I do not question Buddhism as a religion. I do not question the church lady's personal conviction to her faith. Those are not words I would ever use. I do not research a sixty page report of facts then start calling people names. The facts will speak for themselves
Last week she said it was religious persecution because of being Buddhist, like if I found out it was a Catholic Church I would have not reported it. Reporting is a protected right. In fact the IRS form I used was created specifically for reporting these cases. Religions aren’t immune to scrutiny
September 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Last week she said it was religious persecution because of being Buddhist, like if I found out it was a Catholic Church I would have not reported it. Reporting is a protected right. In fact the IRS form I used was created specifically for reporting these cases. Religions aren’t immune to scrutiny