EM Simpson
@emsetc.bsky.social
I am not a committee. Defense, pop-culture, Jayhawk propaganda. All opinions my own.
Co-host of Sirens: A Bombshell Production https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sirens-a-bombshell-production/id1195698408
Co-host of Sirens: A Bombshell Production https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sirens-a-bombshell-production/id1195698408
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Again, she is welcome to caucus with the Democrats at any time until the lawless authoritarianism ends.
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Again, she is welcome to caucus with the Democrats at any time until the lawless authoritarianism ends.
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The national security adviser is supposed to oversee policy coordination. The secretary of State is supposed to lead on diplomatic negotiations. In theory, neither would be the clean-up crew, because they’re supposed to prevent the mess from happening in the first place.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The national security adviser is supposed to oversee policy coordination. The secretary of State is supposed to lead on diplomatic negotiations. In theory, neither would be the clean-up crew, because they’re supposed to prevent the mess from happening in the first place.
goddammit i'm out of gin
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
goddammit i'm out of gin
pie discourse - what's the least bad place to get store bought pie?
(bonus points for DMV suggestions)
(bonus points for DMV suggestions)
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
pie discourse - what's the least bad place to get store bought pie?
(bonus points for DMV suggestions)
(bonus points for DMV suggestions)
MARA JADE YOU COWARDS
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
MARA JADE YOU COWARDS
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Go to sleep listening to the little snuffles of baby cheetahs snoring (in Den 2).
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November 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Go to sleep listening to the little snuffles of baby cheetahs snoring (in Den 2).
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LOL. lmao even.
Billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, pardoned by Donald Trump, has been accused of facilitating millions of dollars’ worth of payments to Hamas in the wake of its attack on Israel on October 7 2023. Zhao also financed the Trump family's entrance into the cryptocurrency market.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao accused of facilitating payments to Hamas
Crypto tycoon pardoned by Donald Trump faces US court complaint from families of victims of October 7 attack
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
LOL. lmao even.
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Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
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Super excited that a new edited volume, Bend But Do Not Break, is coming out, edited by Jaron Wharton, @klkuzminski.bsky.social @jkdemp.bsky.social @mzmargulies.bsky.social Keith Carter, and @carriealee.bsky.social
And it’s apparently doing well on the amazons
And it’s apparently doing well on the amazons
November 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Super excited that a new edited volume, Bend But Do Not Break, is coming out, edited by Jaron Wharton, @klkuzminski.bsky.social @jkdemp.bsky.social @mzmargulies.bsky.social Keith Carter, and @carriealee.bsky.social
And it’s apparently doing well on the amazons
And it’s apparently doing well on the amazons
When I was 4, I fell through a weird gap in the stair railing into the large pan of turkey drippings. It took my mom over a week to get all the grease out of my hair.
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
When I was 4, I fell through a weird gap in the stair railing into the large pan of turkey drippings. It took my mom over a week to get all the grease out of my hair.
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It took a little while, but the Dept. of Homeland Security finally said the Coast Guard prohibits hate symbols, bullying and hazing without caveats www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
How the Coast Guard Revised Its Policy on Swastikas, Nooses and Bullying
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It took a little while, but the Dept. of Homeland Security finally said the Coast Guard prohibits hate symbols, bullying and hazing without caveats www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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We’ve spent 15+ years as a field in political science/IPE trying to make trade the primary culprit for populist authoritarianism when cycles of financial bubbles, crashes, bailouts, & austerity are right there in front of us.
One explanation for economic populism in the US is the recurring cycle of bubbles and bailouts that happens without any democratic input
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We’ve spent 15+ years as a field in political science/IPE trying to make trade the primary culprit for populist authoritarianism when cycles of financial bubbles, crashes, bailouts, & austerity are right there in front of us.
Homeland is in the Netflix top 10. You bastards have no idea what you're in for.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Homeland is in the Netflix top 10. You bastards have no idea what you're in for.
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it is happening again theonion.com/this-war-wil...
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
it is happening again theonion.com/this-war-wil...
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If you need a whistle in Somerville, stop by Gracie’s. If you need A LOT of whistles that’s probably ok too.
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
If you need a whistle in Somerville, stop by Gracie’s. If you need A LOT of whistles that’s probably ok too.
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Worth it, it's far better than every cinematic Star War made since 1980
www.forbes.com/sites/caroli...
www.forbes.com/sites/caroli...
Disney Spent More On ‘Andor’ Than Any Of Its ‘Star Wars’ Movies
Disney has revealed it spent $60.5 million on Star Wars streaming series Andor in 2024, giving the show a total cost of $705.5 million - far higher than the spending on any of the movies in the saga.
www.forbes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Worth it, it's far better than every cinematic Star War made since 1980
www.forbes.com/sites/caroli...
www.forbes.com/sites/caroli...
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I find the RL choices recently *fascinating* and I would read 10 deep dives into who is driving this and why. Bonus points if it digs into the price of their clothes and production process.
Ralph Lauren released a USPS commemorative capsule collection.
Ralph Lauren Creates Commemorative Capsule for USPS
The U.S. PostalSservice was established in 1775 and celebrated its 250th anniversary this year.
wwd.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I find the RL choices recently *fascinating* and I would read 10 deep dives into who is driving this and why. Bonus points if it digs into the price of their clothes and production process.
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On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
White House blew past legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats
The Trump administration sidestepped skeptical lawyers across national security agencies as it pursued a military campaign against alleged narcotraffickers, officials say.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
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Kansas City small businesses need your support, so this year, head to your talented neighbors and spend your dollars where they matter the most. Here's where you can find handcrafted goods, local art and unique gifts for your loved ones around the metro.
Check out these 6 Kansas City maker’s markets, fairs and festivals this holiday season
Kansas City small businesses need your support, so this year, head to your talented neighbors and spend your dollars where they matter the most. Here's where you can find handcrafted goods, local art and unique gifts for your loved ones.
www.kcur.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Kansas City small businesses need your support, so this year, head to your talented neighbors and spend your dollars where they matter the most. Here's where you can find handcrafted goods, local art and unique gifts for your loved ones around the metro.
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All of Bluesky this morning:
a person holding a bag with a note that says dead dove do not eat
Alt: a person holding a bag with a note that says dead dove do not eat
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
All of Bluesky this morning:
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Read my scoop overnight from Kyiv, where US army secretary Dan Driscoll’s brief meeting (he was running late after calls with Vance) with European ambassadors at the US ambassador’s residence in Podil left one feeling “nauseated” and others “shocked.” W/ @henryjfoy.ft.com
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Trump envoys issue ultimatum to Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thursday
Hardline message over US-Russia plan at volatile meeting in Kyiv sparks alarm among European allies
on.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Read my scoop overnight from Kyiv, where US army secretary Dan Driscoll’s brief meeting (he was running late after calls with Vance) with European ambassadors at the US ambassador’s residence in Podil left one feeling “nauseated” and others “shocked.” W/ @henryjfoy.ft.com
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on.ft.com/43GWpxI
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A federal judge ruled yesterday that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in D.C. was unlawful.
It illegally infringes upon the city’s ability to direct law enforcement and undermines Congress’s local authority, the ruling says.
What comes next? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
It illegally infringes upon the city’s ability to direct law enforcement and undermines Congress’s local authority, the ruling says.
What comes next? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Federal judge rules Trump’s deployment of National Guard in D.C. is ‘unlawful’
The 2,300 Guardsmen aren’t headed home just yet, though.
51st.news
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A federal judge ruled yesterday that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in D.C. was unlawful.
It illegally infringes upon the city’s ability to direct law enforcement and undermines Congress’s local authority, the ruling says.
What comes next? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
It illegally infringes upon the city’s ability to direct law enforcement and undermines Congress’s local authority, the ruling says.
What comes next? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
The new “my parents tv has motion smoothing” is “my parents LED lights belong in a hospital”
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The new “my parents tv has motion smoothing” is “my parents LED lights belong in a hospital”