Nam Talmbout
@gorbinblathour.bsky.social
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bookmark this bc if your normie friends/family are anything like mine you're gonna be needing to remind them of this a LOT
the question to ask about this is, okay, he wants to cancel the midterms. how does he get the VA state board of elections to cancel the midterms? how does he get the georgia board of elections to do it? how does he convince republican house members to quit their jobs and give up their paychecks?
Trump says a lot of deranged shit, but, per this Reuters article — and the threats of invoking the Insurrection Act in Minnesota this morning — he is very clearly exploring how to cancel the midterms.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
bookmark this bc if your normie friends/family are anything like mine you're gonna be needing to remind them of this a LOT
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“The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters,” Parnell said. “We will modernize its operations, refocus its content away from woke distractions that syphon morale, and adapt it to serve a new generation of service members.”
Defense Department to overhaul military newspaper Stars and Stripes
The paper, which traces its roots back to the Civil War, receives some funding from the Pentagon and its staff is Defense Department employees.
www.politico.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
“The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters,” Parnell said. “We will modernize its operations, refocus its content away from woke distractions that syphon morale, and adapt it to serve a new generation of service members.”
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Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
Hoping that @molly.wiki can help explain.
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Sure. AI companies have ALWAYS been training their models on Wikipedia content, which under the free and open access model is available to anyone — including AI companies. Agreements like these require AI companies to limit and offset the strain they place on Wikimedia infrastructure.
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That whole WaPo FBI raid on a reporter’s house? Apparently based on an as yet totally unsubstantiated claim of classified info the target of the prosecution says the government still hasn’t provided. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
That whole WaPo FBI raid on a reporter’s house? Apparently based on an as yet totally unsubstantiated claim of classified info the target of the prosecution says the government still hasn’t provided. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Per a new lawsuit: New York state officials punish children *as young as 12* with solitary confinement for "minor misbehavior, including manifestations of youth's disabilities."
If adults have called solitary "worse than death," how do you think it affects kids? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/n...
If adults have called solitary "worse than death," how do you think it affects kids? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/n...
New York Punishes 12-Year-Olds With Solitary Confinement, Lawsuit Claims
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Per a new lawsuit: New York state officials punish children *as young as 12* with solitary confinement for "minor misbehavior, including manifestations of youth's disabilities."
If adults have called solitary "worse than death," how do you think it affects kids? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/n...
If adults have called solitary "worse than death," how do you think it affects kids? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/n...
Realizing I don't have a group chat for my current thoughts and will need a therapist
January 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Realizing I don't have a group chat for my current thoughts and will need a therapist
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There are many politicians and business owners in Minnesota who think the genie is going to go back into the bottle. But I don’t know if it can. The status quo feels like it is over, and we are witnessing a reordering of society. This all might end tragically but something entirely new is emerging.
January 15, 2026 at 6:02 AM
There are many politicians and business owners in Minnesota who think the genie is going to go back into the bottle. But I don’t know if it can. The status quo feels like it is over, and we are witnessing a reordering of society. This all might end tragically but something entirely new is emerging.
Ohhhhh no
Are we in Fight Club? Are we in fight club?
I forgot about the fight club apocalypse option.
The dumbest foot clan.
Are we in Fight Club? Are we in fight club?
I forgot about the fight club apocalypse option.
The dumbest foot clan.
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Ohhhhh no
Are we in Fight Club? Are we in fight club?
I forgot about the fight club apocalypse option.
The dumbest foot clan.
Are we in Fight Club? Are we in fight club?
I forgot about the fight club apocalypse option.
The dumbest foot clan.
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Frey: This situation is intolerable, and unacceptable.
Minneapolis: So you'll be acting affirmatively in ways that make sure we don't have to tolerate it?
Frey: LOL FUCK NO GO HOME AND STOP ASSEMBLING.
Minneapolis: So you'll be acting affirmatively in ways that make sure we don't have to tolerate it?
Frey: LOL FUCK NO GO HOME AND STOP ASSEMBLING.
January 15, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Frey: This situation is intolerable, and unacceptable.
Minneapolis: So you'll be acting affirmatively in ways that make sure we don't have to tolerate it?
Frey: LOL FUCK NO GO HOME AND STOP ASSEMBLING.
Minneapolis: So you'll be acting affirmatively in ways that make sure we don't have to tolerate it?
Frey: LOL FUCK NO GO HOME AND STOP ASSEMBLING.
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published this and was then immediately without internet for 3+ hours to share it so please read 🙏
ICE is headed to Maine
The Mayors of Portland and Lewiston confirmed Wednesday ICE's imminent presence.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
published this and was then immediately without internet for 3+ hours to share it so please read 🙏
I love AEW for yall, but too many mfs die on a random Wednesday for my tastes.
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM
I love AEW for yall, but too many mfs die on a random Wednesday for my tastes.
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Texas A&M decided to publicly cancel my Ethics class, and share a false statement that I declined to provide information, which made it impossible for [them ] to request an exemption. See for yourself, if this statement is true.
They are getting creative!
They are getting creative!
ETHICS IS NOW CANCELED AT TEXAS A&M
Statement from Dr. Leonard Bright....
Statement from Dr. Leonard Bright....
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Texas A&M decided to publicly cancel my Ethics class, and share a false statement that I declined to provide information, which made it impossible for [them ] to request an exemption. See for yourself, if this statement is true.
They are getting creative!
They are getting creative!
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My kid is just learning how to quad skate and this video was perfect. And amazing. I remember growing up trial and erroring this shit for months. This is what the internet is for.
Also the comments are so awesome. Some dude is like 'I'm 50 never skated in my life and now I can skate motherfucker'
Also the comments are so awesome. Some dude is like 'I'm 50 never skated in my life and now I can skate motherfucker'
you only need 7 minutes to learn how to roller skate | rollerskate 101
YouTube video by Dasia Sade
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM
My kid is just learning how to quad skate and this video was perfect. And amazing. I remember growing up trial and erroring this shit for months. This is what the internet is for.
Also the comments are so awesome. Some dude is like 'I'm 50 never skated in my life and now I can skate motherfucker'
Also the comments are so awesome. Some dude is like 'I'm 50 never skated in my life and now I can skate motherfucker'
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Video podcasts are a way to have a talk show and avoid union crews.
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Video podcasts are a way to have a talk show and avoid union crews.
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I'm also trying something out here: if you aren't sure whether or not you want to subscribe, you can purchase individual weekly entries as they come out for about $3 each. ($5 a month gets you pretty much everything.)
Next week, we're starting serialization of a new chapter on the Permian Red Beds of Texas, which means Dimetrodon, "pale-ant-ology," river sharks, detours into the Bone Wars, visits to the best little Permian museum in Texas, and a lot more. You can follow along on Patreon!
Get more from Asher Elbein on Patreon
Writing Books on The Wild, Old and Dead
www.patreon.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I'm also trying something out here: if you aren't sure whether or not you want to subscribe, you can purchase individual weekly entries as they come out for about $3 each. ($5 a month gets you pretty much everything.)
Wtf is this shit atop my feed like an opened "compose post"? What a choice.
January 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Wtf is this shit atop my feed like an opened "compose post"? What a choice.
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I have been sitting on this forever. I can't wait for you to read what we're creating.
Oh, baby, I have been DYING to tell you all this.
Lady Henrietta created an absolute SENSATION when she first appeared in Uncanny X-Men. You asked for more?
How about an Annual by me, with co-writer, historian and best-selling author @karnythia.bsky.social?
MIKKI KENDALL JOINS THE MUTANTS!
Lady Henrietta created an absolute SENSATION when she first appeared in Uncanny X-Men. You asked for more?
How about an Annual by me, with co-writer, historian and best-selling author @karnythia.bsky.social?
MIKKI KENDALL JOINS THE MUTANTS!
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I have been sitting on this forever. I can't wait for you to read what we're creating.
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Oh, baby, I have been DYING to tell you all this.
Lady Henrietta created an absolute SENSATION when she first appeared in Uncanny X-Men. You asked for more?
How about an Annual by me, with co-writer, historian and best-selling author @karnythia.bsky.social?
MIKKI KENDALL JOINS THE MUTANTS!
Lady Henrietta created an absolute SENSATION when she first appeared in Uncanny X-Men. You asked for more?
How about an Annual by me, with co-writer, historian and best-selling author @karnythia.bsky.social?
MIKKI KENDALL JOINS THE MUTANTS!
January 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Oh, baby, I have been DYING to tell you all this.
Lady Henrietta created an absolute SENSATION when she first appeared in Uncanny X-Men. You asked for more?
How about an Annual by me, with co-writer, historian and best-selling author @karnythia.bsky.social?
MIKKI KENDALL JOINS THE MUTANTS!
Lady Henrietta created an absolute SENSATION when she first appeared in Uncanny X-Men. You asked for more?
How about an Annual by me, with co-writer, historian and best-selling author @karnythia.bsky.social?
MIKKI KENDALL JOINS THE MUTANTS!
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Hey ya'll
If you haven't heard, registration is now up for Tag In Battle this month!
Register here:
www.start.gg/taginbattle
Sat Jan 24th, 2026 @ 12PM
Innogrove (Elk Grove, CA)
Games:
CHAOS CODE: NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH 2
GUILTY GEAR XRD REV2
GRANBLUE FANTASY VERSUS RISING
If you haven't heard, registration is now up for Tag In Battle this month!
Register here:
www.start.gg/taginbattle
Sat Jan 24th, 2026 @ 12PM
Innogrove (Elk Grove, CA)
Games:
CHAOS CODE: NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH 2
GUILTY GEAR XRD REV2
GRANBLUE FANTASY VERSUS RISING
January 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Hey ya'll
If you haven't heard, registration is now up for Tag In Battle this month!
Register here:
www.start.gg/taginbattle
Sat Jan 24th, 2026 @ 12PM
Innogrove (Elk Grove, CA)
Games:
CHAOS CODE: NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH 2
GUILTY GEAR XRD REV2
GRANBLUE FANTASY VERSUS RISING
If you haven't heard, registration is now up for Tag In Battle this month!
Register here:
www.start.gg/taginbattle
Sat Jan 24th, 2026 @ 12PM
Innogrove (Elk Grove, CA)
Games:
CHAOS CODE: NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH 2
GUILTY GEAR XRD REV2
GRANBLUE FANTASY VERSUS RISING
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NEW: A ton of trash ends up in Buffalo Bayou, Houston's urban waterway. I spent a morning last week with the people who clean trash out of the bayou with a sucking boat. A long the way, I learned about the never ending battle to clean up pollution. 📸/📝 by me: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
A whole lot of trash fills Buffalo Bayou. Here's who cleans it all up.
A whole lot of Houstonians' trash ends up in Buffalo Bayou. Meet the heroes who vacuum it up.
www.chron.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
NEW: A ton of trash ends up in Buffalo Bayou, Houston's urban waterway. I spent a morning last week with the people who clean trash out of the bayou with a sucking boat. A long the way, I learned about the never ending battle to clean up pollution. 📸/📝 by me: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
I see. New problems will need new solutions. Hide post will hide the replies but not the quotes? We move from gun to missile.
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I see. New problems will need new solutions. Hide post will hide the replies but not the quotes? We move from gun to missile.
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Play with the wars you have!
US military intervention on Iran could come in the next 24 hours, European officials tell Reuters.
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Play with the wars you have!
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I got the specific New Balances for when you’re 40 but don’t have kids.
January 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I got the specific New Balances for when you’re 40 but don’t have kids.
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How much overtime pay are we paying MPD while our economy is being gutted by domestic terrorism?
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
How much overtime pay are we paying MPD while our economy is being gutted by domestic terrorism?