Brian, the Rude Mechanical
@brian456.bsky.social
Just some guy; over-educated blue collar worker; avid reader; TTRPG gamer; progressive. He/him
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1 out of 1 @davekarpf.bsky.social's agree: ridicule is praxis
"Ridicule is our last, best weapon”… couldn’t agree more, @davekarpf.bsky.social
In case you don’t know Dave, subscribe to his substack. Witty, informed, original stuff.
davekarpf.substack.com/p/on-haterea...
In case you don’t know Dave, subscribe to his substack. Witty, informed, original stuff.
davekarpf.substack.com/p/on-haterea...
On Hatereading as Method
Ridicule is our last, best weapon
davekarpf.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
1 out of 1 @davekarpf.bsky.social's agree: ridicule is praxis
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It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
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Trump has FTD.
"Brain regions impaired in FTD are the ones responsible for self-monitoring, impulse control, and reality-checking.
In FTD, the nerve cell loss is most prominent in areas that control conduct, judgment, empathy and foresight."
open.substack.com/pub/frankgeo...
"Brain regions impaired in FTD are the ones responsible for self-monitoring, impulse control, and reality-checking.
In FTD, the nerve cell loss is most prominent in areas that control conduct, judgment, empathy and foresight."
open.substack.com/pub/frankgeo...
DAMMIT It's Not Alzheimer's! Here's Why It's A Far Worse Nightmare Scenario
You deserve the facts, not conjecture. Alzheimer's diminishes a person. Trump's not diminishing, he's escalating, and you need to know the frightening reason why.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Trump has FTD.
"Brain regions impaired in FTD are the ones responsible for self-monitoring, impulse control, and reality-checking.
In FTD, the nerve cell loss is most prominent in areas that control conduct, judgment, empathy and foresight."
open.substack.com/pub/frankgeo...
"Brain regions impaired in FTD are the ones responsible for self-monitoring, impulse control, and reality-checking.
In FTD, the nerve cell loss is most prominent in areas that control conduct, judgment, empathy and foresight."
open.substack.com/pub/frankgeo...
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“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel
December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The guy who bedazzled this room in gold thinks your child has too many pencils.” - Jimmy Kimmel
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I know its easy to look at anything the administration proposes and go "that's insane" but this is like *actually* insane. This is an insane amount of (private) data to demand from someone to come into your country for what may be literally just like two weeks of vacation. This is patently bonkers.
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I know its easy to look at anything the administration proposes and go "that's insane" but this is like *actually* insane. This is an insane amount of (private) data to demand from someone to come into your country for what may be literally just like two weeks of vacation. This is patently bonkers.
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Bring back cancel culture.
I liked Liam Neeson but I am done with super rich public figures promoting anti-vaxx bullshit that will have a impact on the lives of so many.
I liked Liam Neeson but I am done with super rich public figures promoting anti-vaxx bullshit that will have a impact on the lives of so many.
SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary
The Taken actor can be heard calling mRNA COVID vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Bring back cancel culture.
I liked Liam Neeson but I am done with super rich public figures promoting anti-vaxx bullshit that will have a impact on the lives of so many.
I liked Liam Neeson but I am done with super rich public figures promoting anti-vaxx bullshit that will have a impact on the lives of so many.
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This is just some ordinary dude no one had ever heard of, quietly getting by, and the administration has decided in a fit of pique to hound him for the rest of his life because otherwise they'd have to tacitly admit they're capricious incompetent villains. Just let him live, ffs
BREAKING: At 7am ET, in response to the emergency overnight filing, Judge Xinis issued a TRO barring the Trump administration from re-detaining Abrego Garcia.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191...
Memorandum and Order – #114 in Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Maryland, 8:25-cv-02780) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM ORDER granting 112 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; Respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Petitioner in ICE custody until this Court can receive further briefing from the partie...
www.courtlistener.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This is just some ordinary dude no one had ever heard of, quietly getting by, and the administration has decided in a fit of pique to hound him for the rest of his life because otherwise they'd have to tacitly admit they're capricious incompetent villains. Just let him live, ffs
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as 50 yr old leftist person that has lived almost half of my life in Indiana - a state that currently has elected some of the biggest pieces of MAGA shit to Senate and governors mansion & practically invented sundown towns - can resist redistricting, then best sign yet that it's over for MAGA hoes.
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
as 50 yr old leftist person that has lived almost half of my life in Indiana - a state that currently has elected some of the biggest pieces of MAGA shit to Senate and governors mansion & practically invented sundown towns - can resist redistricting, then best sign yet that it's over for MAGA hoes.
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They have good sandwiches and snacks.
December 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
They have good sandwiches and snacks.
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I have one near me now too. I need to see how it compares to Buccee’s.
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I have one near me now too. I need to see how it compares to Buccee’s.
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It’s funny to watch JD Vance, who’s been catholic for about fifteen minutes, try to tell the Pope how he should run the Catholic Church.
NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Trump-Vance White House Targets Beloved Nun in Texas, Retaliates Against Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley — praised by Pope Leo as an “agent of hope” — now faces a six-year federal funding ban. Church leaders say it’s a vendetta by the Trump-Vance White House.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It’s funny to watch JD Vance, who’s been catholic for about fifteen minutes, try to tell the Pope how he should run the Catholic Church.
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In cutting off federal funds to Catholic charities in Texas and threatening to cut off federal funding to Indiana if the state Republicans don't vote the way he wants, Trump has managed to create two of the most explosive, impeachable scandals in presidential history in the last twenty four hours.
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In cutting off federal funds to Catholic charities in Texas and threatening to cut off federal funding to Indiana if the state Republicans don't vote the way he wants, Trump has managed to create two of the most explosive, impeachable scandals in presidential history in the last twenty four hours.
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This is an impeachment offense, and if our press were worth half of a quarter of a shit, it would be all over every single channel, kind of like Joe Biden being a bit slow with a name now and then.
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This is an impeachment offense, and if our press were worth half of a quarter of a shit, it would be all over every single channel, kind of like Joe Biden being a bit slow with a name now and then.
I am kind of excited. They are building a Wawa close to my work. It's the first I've ever seen, but I sure have heard a lot about the food.
December 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I am kind of excited. They are building a Wawa close to my work. It's the first I've ever seen, but I sure have heard a lot about the food.
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I see many citing Tanith Lee as a good fantasy author to replace some tarnished names, which is great, love her, but do be aware she is balls to the wall, knee deep in the genre trenches, not safe for work or safe in any way, a wizard will sexually assault a horse skull and it's only chapter three
December 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I see many citing Tanith Lee as a good fantasy author to replace some tarnished names, which is great, love her, but do be aware she is balls to the wall, knee deep in the genre trenches, not safe for work or safe in any way, a wizard will sexually assault a horse skull and it's only chapter three
Disney world is cool and all, but I wouldn't give the government my DNA just to be able to go there.
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Disney world is cool and all, but I wouldn't give the government my DNA just to be able to go there.
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so many of our current problems stem from americans not being able to comprehend that a guy they know from tv might actually be stupid
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
so many of our current problems stem from americans not being able to comprehend that a guy they know from tv might actually be stupid
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When the day comes, I fully expect everything in this state not already named after some other dead racist guy will be named after Trump.
Everyone’s gonna die someday. Trump may die sooner, and when he does, I worry there will be a genuine explosion of violence by people who will be enraged by the celebrations, a deepening of the rift.
December 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
When the day comes, I fully expect everything in this state not already named after some other dead racist guy will be named after Trump.
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At this point I am going to block people who are like "stop talking about thing that is shitty, it's a distraction from the REAL ISSUES"
They're all real issues. The only non-real issue is you trying to dictate what I get to talk about.
They're all real issues. The only non-real issue is you trying to dictate what I get to talk about.
December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
At this point I am going to block people who are like "stop talking about thing that is shitty, it's a distraction from the REAL ISSUES"
They're all real issues. The only non-real issue is you trying to dictate what I get to talk about.
They're all real issues. The only non-real issue is you trying to dictate what I get to talk about.
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one thing that doesn’t get enough coverage or comment with regards to this administration is it how much it hates the actually existing united states
Trump Administration Scraps Plan to Mint Quarters Featuring Abolition, Suffrage
The move comes as a controversial $1 Trump coin for the nation’s 250th birthday is also being considered.
www.wsj.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
one thing that doesn’t get enough coverage or comment with regards to this administration is it how much it hates the actually existing united states
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Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
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I’m going to take the risk of being entirely sincere on social media
One of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to guide a nation to its better instincts and bring out the best in its citizens
This man does the exact opposite
Reading the words of those who defend him is to see people lowered
One of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to guide a nation to its better instincts and bring out the best in its citizens
This man does the exact opposite
Reading the words of those who defend him is to see people lowered
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I’m going to take the risk of being entirely sincere on social media
One of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to guide a nation to its better instincts and bring out the best in its citizens
This man does the exact opposite
Reading the words of those who defend him is to see people lowered
One of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to guide a nation to its better instincts and bring out the best in its citizens
This man does the exact opposite
Reading the words of those who defend him is to see people lowered
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Also, when your political strength is built on the idea that no one is allowed to say no to you, being successfully told "no" is potentially very, very bad
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Also, when your political strength is built on the idea that no one is allowed to say no to you, being successfully told "no" is potentially very, very bad