Max Brooks
@mwbrooks.bsky.social
Hello! I’m Max, English teacher, mini painter, game enthusiast and cat dad.
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It’s quite something watching Trump, Vance and the rest of his boosters trying to argue that meekly accepting untrammelled government authority is what America is all about, actually.
It’s particularly wild watching the “don’t tread on me” lads nodding along as they do, though.
It’s particularly wild watching the “don’t tread on me” lads nodding along as they do, though.
January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It’s quite something watching Trump, Vance and the rest of his boosters trying to argue that meekly accepting untrammelled government authority is what America is all about, actually.
It’s particularly wild watching the “don’t tread on me” lads nodding along as they do, though.
It’s particularly wild watching the “don’t tread on me” lads nodding along as they do, though.
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The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
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There are three judges in Netanyahu's corruption trial. All three are on the Jerusalem District court. None of them have been assassinated.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
January 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM
There are three judges in Netanyahu's corruption trial. All three are on the Jerusalem District court. None of them have been assassinated.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
Don't fall for misinformation, please.
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a lot of political professionals have tried to sell me on this compulsion by centrist dems to pivot every new indignity to the approved party attack line. that it's smart politics, that it breaks through, etc. maybe that's true. the only thing I know for sure is that it quite literally disgusts me
The White House is laser focused on threatening a military takeover of Greenland.
Where’s the same focus on lowering costs?
Where’s the same focus on lowering costs?
January 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
a lot of political professionals have tried to sell me on this compulsion by centrist dems to pivot every new indignity to the approved party attack line. that it's smart politics, that it breaks through, etc. maybe that's true. the only thing I know for sure is that it quite literally disgusts me
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Do this. It works.
January 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Do this. It works.
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Multiple international crises with Trump taking a Russian Flagged ship, threatening to take Greenland by force, and kidnapping a foreign head of state. Now, CBP murdered a US citizen in Minneapolis. We aren't even a full week into 2026 and it's one horror show after another.
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Multiple international crises with Trump taking a Russian Flagged ship, threatening to take Greenland by force, and kidnapping a foreign head of state. Now, CBP murdered a US citizen in Minneapolis. We aren't even a full week into 2026 and it's one horror show after another.
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it’s all i’ve got
December 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
it’s all i’ve got
Got some free French infantrymen from Warlord Games that I decided to paint as a warm-up before starting on some outstanding projects!
December 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Got some free French infantrymen from Warlord Games that I decided to paint as a warm-up before starting on some outstanding projects!
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Hunting is completely impractical, causes immense damage to farming, benefits nobody and is very cruel indeed.
No wonder Britain's leading Brexiter backs it.
No wonder Britain's leading Brexiter backs it.
It’s the Boxing Day Hunt, Nigel Farage thinks packs of hounds should chase a fox and tear it to shreds.
December 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Hunting is completely impractical, causes immense damage to farming, benefits nobody and is very cruel indeed.
No wonder Britain's leading Brexiter backs it.
No wonder Britain's leading Brexiter backs it.
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This retired couple in America went from $443 to $2,224 a month for healthcare after Trump and the Republican Party killed Obamacare subsidies.
That’s exactly the nightmare Farage wanted for Britain when he flirted with selling off the National Health Service to Trump.
That’s exactly the nightmare Farage wanted for Britain when he flirted with selling off the National Health Service to Trump.
December 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This retired couple in America went from $443 to $2,224 a month for healthcare after Trump and the Republican Party killed Obamacare subsidies.
That’s exactly the nightmare Farage wanted for Britain when he flirted with selling off the National Health Service to Trump.
That’s exactly the nightmare Farage wanted for Britain when he flirted with selling off the National Health Service to Trump.
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Capitalism claims to empower each of us to be economic agents, rewarded for our activities, and vulnerable to competition.
If that was true, billionaires would not exist.
They do, because capitalism has morphed into monipolism. Without redistributive tax, it'll only get worse.
And he knows it.
If that was true, billionaires would not exist.
They do, because capitalism has morphed into monipolism. Without redistributive tax, it'll only get worse.
And he knows it.
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Capitalism claims to empower each of us to be economic agents, rewarded for our activities, and vulnerable to competition.
If that was true, billionaires would not exist.
They do, because capitalism has morphed into monipolism. Without redistributive tax, it'll only get worse.
And he knows it.
If that was true, billionaires would not exist.
They do, because capitalism has morphed into monipolism. Without redistributive tax, it'll only get worse.
And he knows it.
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Not to be controversial but I think we should use tools and resources to make people's lives less miserable instead of more
December 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Not to be controversial but I think we should use tools and resources to make people's lives less miserable instead of more
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More journalists and politicians should use YouTube for fun. And probably TikTok, too.
We have a media and political class with Extremely Strong Opinions about entertainment platforms they don't use, but which millions of normal people do. The resulting opinions both are weird, and look weird.
We have a media and political class with Extremely Strong Opinions about entertainment platforms they don't use, but which millions of normal people do. The resulting opinions both are weird, and look weird.
December 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
More journalists and politicians should use YouTube for fun. And probably TikTok, too.
We have a media and political class with Extremely Strong Opinions about entertainment platforms they don't use, but which millions of normal people do. The resulting opinions both are weird, and look weird.
We have a media and political class with Extremely Strong Opinions about entertainment platforms they don't use, but which millions of normal people do. The resulting opinions both are weird, and look weird.
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Front page of today’s iPaper.
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Front page of today’s iPaper.
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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On behalf of everyone in The Resistance movement following the massive EPSTEIN coverup, I want to wish all my fellow Radical Left Scum the happiest of holidays!- ♥️, Mar🐫
December 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
On behalf of everyone in The Resistance movement following the massive EPSTEIN coverup, I want to wish all my fellow Radical Left Scum the happiest of holidays!- ♥️, Mar🐫
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“the president seems to be using the doj to hide his years of involvement with the most notorious child sex trafficking ring in world history” feels like a story worth reporting on
December 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“the president seems to be using the doj to hide his years of involvement with the most notorious child sex trafficking ring in world history” feels like a story worth reporting on
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I love the smell of panic in the evening. Smells like…victory
December 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I love the smell of panic in the evening. Smells like…victory
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Miniature musical instrument makers admit defeat as violin size requirement for story is declared "too small to build."
December 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Miniature musical instrument makers admit defeat as violin size requirement for story is declared "too small to build."
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Honestly, this is why I considered quitting talking about tv shows or movies. Even on my YouTube vids when I post a review, I get at least 5 comment saying “you didnt consider this thing, you’re a bad person.” I just getting tired of constantly having to be defensive over just talking about shows.
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Honestly, this is why I considered quitting talking about tv shows or movies. Even on my YouTube vids when I post a review, I get at least 5 comment saying “you didnt consider this thing, you’re a bad person.” I just getting tired of constantly having to be defensive over just talking about shows.
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Fine, whatever, this random cat is your new god of the winter solstice
December 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Fine, whatever, this random cat is your new god of the winter solstice
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Merry Christmas to my Christian friends who celebrate.
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends who celebrate.
Joyful holidays to my Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Pagan, and atheist friends alike for the spirit of the season.
Happy Festivus to all the good people ❤️ 💕 😊
🎅 🎄 🕎 🔥 🎊 🎉
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends who celebrate.
Joyful holidays to my Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Pagan, and atheist friends alike for the spirit of the season.
Happy Festivus to all the good people ❤️ 💕 😊
🎅 🎄 🕎 🔥 🎊 🎉
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Merry Christmas to my Christian friends who celebrate.
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends who celebrate.
Joyful holidays to my Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Pagan, and atheist friends alike for the spirit of the season.
Happy Festivus to all the good people ❤️ 💕 😊
🎅 🎄 🕎 🔥 🎊 🎉
Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends who celebrate.
Joyful holidays to my Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Pagan, and atheist friends alike for the spirit of the season.
Happy Festivus to all the good people ❤️ 💕 😊
🎅 🎄 🕎 🔥 🎊 🎉
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I promoted Miracle on 34th St. in Tokyo in 1994, and it was SO much fun. I remember turning on the TV and seeing a Christmas special with Goofy, a girl in a Bo Peep dress, and a cursed witch’s broom. I had no idea what was going on, and I don’t think they did, either.
One fun thing about the Japanese is we love the FUCK out of Christmas and have only the loosest concept of what is going on
Merry Christmas! Please enjoy the opening to this Japanese Christmas concert special that I watch every year.
As far as I can tell, this has otherwise been scrubbed from the internet
As far as I can tell, this has otherwise been scrubbed from the internet
December 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I promoted Miracle on 34th St. in Tokyo in 1994, and it was SO much fun. I remember turning on the TV and seeing a Christmas special with Goofy, a girl in a Bo Peep dress, and a cursed witch’s broom. I had no idea what was going on, and I don’t think they did, either.
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ICE are not legitimate federal agents. They are not law enforcement. They have no authority to commit crimes, violate rights, assault and kidnap Americans. Zero. They're criminals with badges and guns.
December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
ICE are not legitimate federal agents. They are not law enforcement. They have no authority to commit crimes, violate rights, assault and kidnap Americans. Zero. They're criminals with badges and guns.
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Honestly I'm surprised they didn't just torch all of the Epstein files, wipe all the hard drives and continue with democrat hoax theme.
December 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Honestly I'm surprised they didn't just torch all of the Epstein files, wipe all the hard drives and continue with democrat hoax theme.