Robert Farley
@drfarls.bsky.social
Co-founder Lawyers, Guns and Money. Works at Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky
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Watching the Trump/MTG feud like
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Watching the Trump/MTG feud like
Every college football fan answering the question “they’re up by two touchdowns, why are you still watching?”
“I’ve seen them blow bigger leads.”
“I’ve seen them blow bigger leads.”
a man with long hair is pointing at the camera and saying `` i was there , gandalf '' .
ALT: a man with long hair is pointing at the camera and saying `` i was there , gandalf '' .
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Every college football fan answering the question “they’re up by two touchdowns, why are you still watching?”
“I’ve seen them blow bigger leads.”
“I’ve seen them blow bigger leads.”
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"But there is no need of gods nor secret conspiracies to
drive men towards the most absurd catastrophes.
Human nature alone is quite sufficient."
—Simone Weil, Let’s Not Fight the Trojan War Again
drive men towards the most absurd catastrophes.
Human nature alone is quite sufficient."
—Simone Weil, Let’s Not Fight the Trojan War Again
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
"But there is no need of gods nor secret conspiracies to
drive men towards the most absurd catastrophes.
Human nature alone is quite sufficient."
—Simone Weil, Let’s Not Fight the Trojan War Again
drive men towards the most absurd catastrophes.
Human nature alone is quite sufficient."
—Simone Weil, Let’s Not Fight the Trojan War Again
I have spent too much of my life explaining that Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” does not provide an accurate description of the class structure of warfare.
So:
1) Absolutely an all-time stupid Jacobin post (and that's saying something) but
2) This was written by Eugene Debs in, like, 1919 but
3) It is wrong - feudal lords absolutely did go to war, personally and frequently (though armored, on horseback, with retainers, less likely to end up dead).
1) Absolutely an all-time stupid Jacobin post (and that's saying something) but
2) This was written by Eugene Debs in, like, 1919 but
3) It is wrong - feudal lords absolutely did go to war, personally and frequently (though armored, on horseback, with retainers, less likely to end up dead).
This is an all-timer stupid Jacobin post, I'm not even annoyed 10/10.
November 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I have spent too much of my life explaining that Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” does not provide an accurate description of the class structure of warfare.
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So:
1) Absolutely an all-time stupid Jacobin post (and that's saying something) but
2) This was written by Eugene Debs in, like, 1919 but
3) It is wrong - feudal lords absolutely did go to war, personally and frequently (though armored, on horseback, with retainers, less likely to end up dead).
1) Absolutely an all-time stupid Jacobin post (and that's saying something) but
2) This was written by Eugene Debs in, like, 1919 but
3) It is wrong - feudal lords absolutely did go to war, personally and frequently (though armored, on horseback, with retainers, less likely to end up dead).
This is an all-timer stupid Jacobin post, I'm not even annoyed 10/10.
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
So:
1) Absolutely an all-time stupid Jacobin post (and that's saying something) but
2) This was written by Eugene Debs in, like, 1919 but
3) It is wrong - feudal lords absolutely did go to war, personally and frequently (though armored, on horseback, with retainers, less likely to end up dead).
1) Absolutely an all-time stupid Jacobin post (and that's saying something) but
2) This was written by Eugene Debs in, like, 1919 but
3) It is wrong - feudal lords absolutely did go to war, personally and frequently (though armored, on horseback, with retainers, less likely to end up dead).
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According to new Reuters poll, only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved. 51% oppose. www.reuters.com/world/us/jus...
www.reuters.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
According to new Reuters poll, only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved. 51% oppose. www.reuters.com/world/us/jus...
Pretty sure this is legit
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Pretty sure this is legit
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It's that kind of Friday here on blue sky dot com
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It's that kind of Friday here on blue sky dot com
Bro, literally all of Bluesky erupted as soon as the story hit. Yeah a lot of it is rage clicks but the folks at the NYT have a pretty good grip on what Bluesky peeps will click on.
It rocks that all 20 people who genuinely think the Olivia Nuzzi stuff is interesting have editorial discretion at major media outlets. Just publish your group chats
November 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Bro, literally all of Bluesky erupted as soon as the story hit. Yeah a lot of it is rage clicks but the folks at the NYT have a pretty good grip on what Bluesky peeps will click on.
Shocking: Fourteen charged in New Jersey betting ring that allegedly involves college athletes, mafia #notactuallyshocking www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Fourteen charged in New Jersey betting ring that allegedly involves college athletes, mafia
The NCAA is aware of the charges and is looking into the matter, a spokesperson said. It's unclear how many college athletes were involved.
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Shocking: Fourteen charged in New Jersey betting ring that allegedly involves college athletes, mafia #notactuallyshocking www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
How did I not realize that Mark Ruffalo was in Collateral?
November 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
How did I not realize that Mark Ruffalo was in Collateral?
Chauncey Depew as US Senator from New York rather than Elbridge Lapham? An outrage! Depew Erasure! #spoiler #deathbylightning
November 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Chauncey Depew as US Senator from New York rather than Elbridge Lapham? An outrage! Depew Erasure! #spoiler #deathbylightning
Landmines and Civilian Shootings Leave Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal in Tatters thediplomat.com/2025/11/land...
Landmines and Civilian Shootings Leave Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal in Tatters
Cambodia’s Prince Group denies claims of involvement in online scamming operations, alleges U.S. conspiracy.
thediplomat.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Landmines and Civilian Shootings Leave Thai-Cambodian Peace Deal in Tatters thediplomat.com/2025/11/land...
How UVA surrendered to Trump www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/how-...
How UVA surrendered to Trump - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Here’s a story about the Campus Free Speech administration you won’t read at any of the various news organizations Bari Weiss is in charge of these days: The former president of the University of Virg...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How UVA surrendered to Trump www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/how-...
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This has gotten surprisingly little attention — it's not even on the front page of @science.org right now — but it's really hard to describe what the SAFE Research Act would do to US science and scientists without sounding insane
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This has gotten surprisingly little attention — it's not even on the front page of @science.org right now — but it's really hard to describe what the SAFE Research Act would do to US science and scientists without sounding insane
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
"i hate that hateful journalists are making me hate read this hateful piece about a hateful journalist i hate"- All of Bluesky right now
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"i hate that hateful journalists are making me hate read this hateful piece about a hateful journalist i hate"- All of Bluesky right now
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ANNOUNCEMENT: I am migrating from BlueSky to PureSky!
PureSky is the new social network where everyone who disagrees with you on any topic whatsoever is banned, while anyone who suggests banning someone you like is superbanned.
PureSky is the new social network where everyone who disagrees with you on any topic whatsoever is banned, while anyone who suggests banning someone you like is superbanned.
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: I am migrating from BlueSky to PureSky!
PureSky is the new social network where everyone who disagrees with you on any topic whatsoever is banned, while anyone who suggests banning someone you like is superbanned.
PureSky is the new social network where everyone who disagrees with you on any topic whatsoever is banned, while anyone who suggests banning someone you like is superbanned.
“I probably addressed Underground Empire in every single essay.” Overheard at @pattersonschool.bsky.social written comprehensives @himself.bsky.social @abenewman.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“I probably addressed Underground Empire in every single essay.” Overheard at @pattersonschool.bsky.social written comprehensives @himself.bsky.social @abenewman.bsky.social
Thailand spurns Cambodia peace deal tied to US trade talks www.bangkokpost.com/business/gen...
Thailand spurns Cambodia peace deal tied to US trade talks
Thailand has suspended a peace process with Cambodia that was a condition for tariff negotiations with US President Donald Trump, after Thai soldiers were injured in a land-mine blast near the border.
www.bangkokpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Thailand spurns Cambodia peace deal tied to US trade talks www.bangkokpost.com/business/gen...
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"The United States has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines. The United States will work closely with the ROK to advance requirements for this shipbuilding project, including avenues to source fuel." www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Joint Fact Sheet on President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with President Lee Jae Myung
President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK) welcomed President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America (United States or U.S.) for a
www.whitehouse.gov
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
"The United States has given approval for the ROK to build nuclear-powered attack submarines. The United States will work closely with the ROK to advance requirements for this shipbuilding project, including avenues to source fuel." www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft Being Pitched As Drone Hunter www.twz.com/air/a-29-sup...
A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft Being Pitched As Drone Hunter
The A-29's chief competitor, the AT-6 Wolverine, is also getting the same treatment as the aerial drone defense market explodes.
www.twz.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft Being Pitched As Drone Hunter www.twz.com/air/a-29-sup...
The Senate GOP has had many opportunities to eliminate the filibuster over the years. It seems clear that support for the filibuster among a substantial part of the caucus is genuine, not instrumental.
And to be clear I *wish* the GOP would kill the filibuster.
And to be clear I *wish* the GOP would kill the filibuster.
How does this ding-dong not realize that if Republicans wake up one day and want to pass all of these things, they can just eliminate the filibuster then?
Straightforward confirmation from Angus King that the gang of eight made the deal out of earnest concern for the filibuster. www.pressherald.com/2025/11/13/w...
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Senate GOP has had many opportunities to eliminate the filibuster over the years. It seems clear that support for the filibuster among a substantial part of the caucus is genuine, not instrumental.
And to be clear I *wish* the GOP would kill the filibuster.
And to be clear I *wish* the GOP would kill the filibuster.
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Japan Deploys Troops To Combat Deadly Bear Attacks https://theonion.com/japan-deploys-troops-to-combat-deadly-bear-attacks/
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Japan Deploys Troops To Combat Deadly Bear Attacks https://theonion.com/japan-deploys-troops-to-combat-deadly-bear-attacks/