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charcuterie should be a breakfast option
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John Roberts doesn't think we'll do it.
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
John Roberts doesn't think we'll do it.
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Yep, the Supreme Court really is just a House of Lords—a purely political branch with bizarre veto power, wielded capriciously and without accountability. Time for massive reform.
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Yep, the Supreme Court really is just a House of Lords—a purely political branch with bizarre veto power, wielded capriciously and without accountability. Time for massive reform.
TIL that proving String Theory thru applied science requires a particle accelerator larger than our solar system physicsworld.com/a/string-the...
String theory may be inevitable as a unified theory of physics, calculations suggest – Physics World
Physicists explore particle scattering at tiny length scales
physicsworld.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
TIL that proving String Theory thru applied science requires a particle accelerator larger than our solar system physicsworld.com/a/string-the...
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let's see how these folks like their premiums tripling
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
let's see how these folks like their premiums tripling
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It's not shocking that an organization formed by an asshole and staffed by assholes to try and make more assholes has an asshole problem.
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It's not shocking that an organization formed by an asshole and staffed by assholes to try and make more assholes has an asshole problem.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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good piece on Waymo's self driving cars
we can reasonably begin to look at self driving as a potential public health breakthrough, Waymo cars are much better and safer drivers than people
the problem is the economics of the technology not the technology itself
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
we can reasonably begin to look at self driving as a potential public health breakthrough, Waymo cars are much better and safer drivers than people
the problem is the economics of the technology not the technology itself
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
good piece on Waymo's self driving cars
we can reasonably begin to look at self driving as a potential public health breakthrough, Waymo cars are much better and safer drivers than people
the problem is the economics of the technology not the technology itself
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
we can reasonably begin to look at self driving as a potential public health breakthrough, Waymo cars are much better and safer drivers than people
the problem is the economics of the technology not the technology itself
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
God’s Retailer smells weakness www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/12/...
Costco sues Trump admin seeking tariff refunds before Supreme Court rules if they're illegal
Costco joined dozens of other companies that are seeking to protect their rights to refunds of Trump's tariffs without first waiting for the Supreme Court.
www.cnbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
God’s Retailer smells weakness www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/12/...
<holds pardon> You don’t have one of these, do you Frank?
December 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
<holds pardon> You don’t have one of these, do you Frank?
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Cons of the neocon true believers: they were willing to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
Is it possible that there are now issues where I am to the right of Bill Kristol??
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Cons of the neocon true believers: they were willing to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
"Strong Floor, No Ceiling" is a bad message, because:
1) legislative leaders are always bad at nat'l messaging
2) they are retail politicians, not wholesale
3) those skills are mutually exclusive
4) this has always been the case
5) there are no exceptions, ever
6) stop acting indignant about it
1) legislative leaders are always bad at nat'l messaging
2) they are retail politicians, not wholesale
3) those skills are mutually exclusive
4) this has always been the case
5) there are no exceptions, ever
6) stop acting indignant about it
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"Strong Floor, No Ceiling" is a bad message, because:
1) legislative leaders are always bad at nat'l messaging
2) they are retail politicians, not wholesale
3) those skills are mutually exclusive
4) this has always been the case
5) there are no exceptions, ever
6) stop acting indignant about it
1) legislative leaders are always bad at nat'l messaging
2) they are retail politicians, not wholesale
3) those skills are mutually exclusive
4) this has always been the case
5) there are no exceptions, ever
6) stop acting indignant about it
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imo if you want to get back in power your slogan should be "If you elect us we will prosecute everyone in government who has violated the law"
November 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
imo if you want to get back in power your slogan should be "If you elect us we will prosecute everyone in government who has violated the law"
True, but I always feel like this debate needs more focus on ecosystems, less on individual form factors. Professionally, I'll never escape Apple's ecosystem, but going whole-hog on Google looks insanely seamless & convenient.
I've had the iPhone 17 for just 3 days and I'm starting to understand why people prefer these over Android
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
True, but I always feel like this debate needs more focus on ecosystems, less on individual form factors. Professionally, I'll never escape Apple's ecosystem, but going whole-hog on Google looks insanely seamless & convenient.
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These posters for the South Korean stage production of Macbeth are the greatest thing ever? #art
November 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
honestly, same
Trump claims he personally redesigned Coast Guard ships because he’s a “looks” person
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
honestly, same
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sean evans continues his passion for poultry by appearing as a special correspondent for the thanksgiving day parade
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
sean evans continues his passion for poultry by appearing as a special correspondent for the thanksgiving day parade
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Believe it or not the Butlerian Jihad being started by Catholics is actually more or less what Frank Herbert envisioned
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Believe it or not the Butlerian Jihad being started by Catholics is actually more or less what Frank Herbert envisioned
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I’ve never paid for sex.
*looks at kids’ tuition bills*
Well, not on the front end.
*looks at kids’ tuition bills*
Well, not on the front end.
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I’ve never paid for sex.
*looks at kids’ tuition bills*
Well, not on the front end.
*looks at kids’ tuition bills*
Well, not on the front end.
Our first task.
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our first task.
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"the economic response to the pandemic really worked. Indeed, there is a good case that it was the most successful example of countercyclical policy in US history." jwmason.org/slackwire/at...
At Groundwork: Lessons from the September Jobs Report – J. W. Mason
jwmason.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"the economic response to the pandemic really worked. Indeed, there is a good case that it was the most successful example of countercyclical policy in US history." jwmason.org/slackwire/at...
in the bible-thumpers defense: demons can be cool
My five year-old daughter has a mild-though-persistent preference for the villains in any narrative. Wore her Saja Boys tee to pre-K just this morning. Some are not destined for the light.
My five year-old daughter has a mild-though-persistent preference for the villains in any narrative. Wore her Saja Boys tee to pre-K just this morning. Some are not destined for the light.
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
in the bible-thumpers defense: demons can be cool
My five year-old daughter has a mild-though-persistent preference for the villains in any narrative. Wore her Saja Boys tee to pre-K just this morning. Some are not destined for the light.
My five year-old daughter has a mild-though-persistent preference for the villains in any narrative. Wore her Saja Boys tee to pre-K just this morning. Some are not destined for the light.
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narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
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teams of PR agencies walking around Chotiner, blowing whistles
"Short bursts if you see him! Long whistles if he's actively interviewing!"
"Short bursts if you see him! Long whistles if he's actively interviewing!"
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
teams of PR agencies walking around Chotiner, blowing whistles
"Short bursts if you see him! Long whistles if he's actively interviewing!"
"Short bursts if you see him! Long whistles if he's actively interviewing!"
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ok this is the first car-tailgate manifesto that i actually agree with tho
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
ok this is the first car-tailgate manifesto that i actually agree with tho
I think this misses the point.
Some defense may be pro bono, but these are $2k per hour firms. Wouldn't surprise me if the pre-trial bill ran over $500k. Trump can effectively fine his political adversaries millions. It costs him nothing.
Some defense may be pro bono, but these are $2k per hour firms. Wouldn't surprise me if the pre-trial bill ran over $500k. Trump can effectively fine his political adversaries millions. It costs him nothing.
BREAKING: TOLD YA SO!!
Federal judge just tossed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James without prejudice.
Federal judge just tossed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I think this misses the point.
Some defense may be pro bono, but these are $2k per hour firms. Wouldn't surprise me if the pre-trial bill ran over $500k. Trump can effectively fine his political adversaries millions. It costs him nothing.
Some defense may be pro bono, but these are $2k per hour firms. Wouldn't surprise me if the pre-trial bill ran over $500k. Trump can effectively fine his political adversaries millions. It costs him nothing.