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We need a single, succinct word for "X is closer in time to Y than it is to the present day" because that is just a horribly inconvenient way to explain that
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We need a single, succinct word for "X is closer in time to Y than it is to the present day" because that is just a horribly inconvenient way to explain that
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I just interviewed Jimmy Wales about it for Lawfare. He was refreshingly unapologetic about the Wikipedia editorial community's perpetual discussion of sources and the reality that some simply better than others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtp1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtp1...
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I just interviewed Jimmy Wales about it for Lawfare. He was refreshingly unapologetic about the Wikipedia editorial community's perpetual discussion of sources and the reality that some simply better than others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtp1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtp1...
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The Convicted FElon is now saying that he pardoned Tina Peters, even though he doesn't have any power over state convictions.
But he wants to control all levels of government, Federal, State & Local governments.
But he wants to control all levels of government, Federal, State & Local governments.
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Convicted FElon is now saying that he pardoned Tina Peters, even though he doesn't have any power over state convictions.
But he wants to control all levels of government, Federal, State & Local governments.
But he wants to control all levels of government, Federal, State & Local governments.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
December 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I doubt the public has received good value for money for centre 'art design'.
December 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I doubt the public has received good value for money for centre 'art design'.
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The problem with this article is they asked too many lawyers and not enough historians.
As a historian, I'd say the legality of Trump's immunity and pardons depends on how he leaves office.
At 40 over 55 approval? He's immune.
At 25 over 65? He's probably not immune & self-pardons aren't legal.
As a historian, I'd say the legality of Trump's immunity and pardons depends on how he leaves office.
At 40 over 55 approval? He's immune.
At 25 over 65? He's probably not immune & self-pardons aren't legal.
John Roberts has secured his place in history alongside Al Capone and Bernard Madoff. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/o...
Opinion | Why Trump Won’t Face Prosecution This Time Around
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The problem with this article is they asked too many lawyers and not enough historians.
As a historian, I'd say the legality of Trump's immunity and pardons depends on how he leaves office.
At 40 over 55 approval? He's immune.
At 25 over 65? He's probably not immune & self-pardons aren't legal.
As a historian, I'd say the legality of Trump's immunity and pardons depends on how he leaves office.
At 40 over 55 approval? He's immune.
At 25 over 65? He's probably not immune & self-pardons aren't legal.
Bristol Council Audit Committee - 25th November, 2025
Attached is my statement.
I think politicians in Bristol have fundamentally failed to look at why the Mayoral system was so unpleasant, and have assumed that moving to a committee system would be better.
Attached is my statement.
I think politicians in Bristol have fundamentally failed to look at why the Mayoral system was so unpleasant, and have assumed that moving to a committee system would be better.
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Bristol Council Audit Committee - 25th November, 2025
Attached is my statement.
I think politicians in Bristol have fundamentally failed to look at why the Mayoral system was so unpleasant, and have assumed that moving to a committee system would be better.
Attached is my statement.
I think politicians in Bristol have fundamentally failed to look at why the Mayoral system was so unpleasant, and have assumed that moving to a committee system would be better.
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I've built a socioeconomic system that depends on everyone to do useful work and act ethically except the people at the top, who get unimaginable rewards for being antisocial frauds and criminals. And I think it will stand the test of time
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I've built a socioeconomic system that depends on everyone to do useful work and act ethically except the people at the top, who get unimaginable rewards for being antisocial frauds and criminals. And I think it will stand the test of time
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Twat with hat has opinions. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Culture of non-transparency' over FOIs at Bristol City Council
Figures show answering FOI requests on time has barely improved since a 2024 enforcement notice.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Twat with hat has opinions. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“Footage, obtained by the outlet, captured the musician face-down in the mud, with her instrument about two feet to her left, struggling as what appears to be a federal agent straddled her backside. A police officer stood next to the pair.”
The Feds then jailed her across state lines. For music.
The Feds then jailed her across state lines. For music.
“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”
Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents
‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said
www.independent.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“Footage, obtained by the outlet, captured the musician face-down in the mud, with her instrument about two feet to her left, struggling as what appears to be a federal agent straddled her backside. A police officer stood next to the pair.”
The Feds then jailed her across state lines. For music.
The Feds then jailed her across state lines. For music.
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If it wasn’t incredibly obvious before that X revenue sharing is treated as a slush fund for Elon to funnel cash to his future baby mommies and favorite right wing influencers, it is explicit now.
October 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
If it wasn’t incredibly obvious before that X revenue sharing is treated as a slush fund for Elon to funnel cash to his future baby mommies and favorite right wing influencers, it is explicit now.
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Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, was appointed to a senior DHS position in which she’ll help oversee election security.
“DHS now appears poised to become a primary amplifier of false election conspiracies pushed by our enemies,” one expert said.
“DHS now appears poised to become a primary amplifier of false election conspiracies pushed by our enemies,” one expert said.
She Pushed to Overturn Trump’s Loss in the 2020 Election. Now She’ll Help Oversee U.S. Election Security.
Heather Honey has been appointed to a senior position in the Department of Homeland Security. State election officials and voting experts are concerned.
www.propublica.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, was appointed to a senior DHS position in which she’ll help oversee election security.
“DHS now appears poised to become a primary amplifier of false election conspiracies pushed by our enemies,” one expert said.
“DHS now appears poised to become a primary amplifier of false election conspiracies pushed by our enemies,” one expert said.
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I need your help! I’m talking at #NewScientistLive on Oct 18th about why health information is so confusing and wanted to use some examples of stories or content you’ve seen that left you feeling LESS sure about the topic! Paracetamol & pregnancy obvious recent one. Any others? 🙏🏽
@newscientist.com
@newscientist.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I need your help! I’m talking at #NewScientistLive on Oct 18th about why health information is so confusing and wanted to use some examples of stories or content you’ve seen that left you feeling LESS sure about the topic! Paracetamol & pregnancy obvious recent one. Any others? 🙏🏽
@newscientist.com
@newscientist.com
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Younger veteran: "How old are you, man?"
Older veteran: “87.”
Younger veteran: “Out here getting arrested, raising hell at 87.”
Older veteran: “It’s just beginning.”
🦅 🦅 🦅 #ResistanceUnited 🔥 🔥 🔥
Older veteran: “87.”
Younger veteran: “Out here getting arrested, raising hell at 87.”
Older veteran: “It’s just beginning.”
🦅 🦅 🦅 #ResistanceUnited 🔥 🔥 🔥
October 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Younger veteran: "How old are you, man?"
Older veteran: “87.”
Younger veteran: “Out here getting arrested, raising hell at 87.”
Older veteran: “It’s just beginning.”
🦅 🦅 🦅 #ResistanceUnited 🔥 🔥 🔥
Older veteran: “87.”
Younger veteran: “Out here getting arrested, raising hell at 87.”
Older veteran: “It’s just beginning.”
🦅 🦅 🦅 #ResistanceUnited 🔥 🔥 🔥
John Cole of Balloon Juice has a way with words.
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
John Cole of Balloon Juice has a way with words.
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All hell is about to be unleashed on people utterly unprepared to discern truth from falsehood.
I told OpenAI's Sora to make a video showing "Body cam footage of cops arresting a dark skinned man in a department store." It took less than a minute.
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
All hell is about to be unleashed on people utterly unprepared to discern truth from falsehood.
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It's just so dumb. I hate that it's so incredibly dumb. It's like waking up in Nazi Germany but the official march is Yakity Sax and instead of Hugo Boss the ss is wearing golf outfits around town. It somehow makes it all worse.
October 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
It's just so dumb. I hate that it's so incredibly dumb. It's like waking up in Nazi Germany but the official march is Yakity Sax and instead of Hugo Boss the ss is wearing golf outfits around town. It somehow makes it all worse.
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One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
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September 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM