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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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Meanwhile in Kyiv
February 7, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Meanwhile in Kyiv
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I wrote about the new Muppet Show, which is, thank God, exactly like the old Muppet Show.
Finally, a Muppet Show Reboot That Understands the Original Appeal of the Muppets
After countless failed gimmicks, this time it’s just like you remembered it.
slate.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I wrote about the new Muppet Show, which is, thank God, exactly like the old Muppet Show.
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Americans, we are living in a time of viciousness.
We are living in a time where speaking the “wrong” language or having the “wrong” skin color puts you in danger.
Congress must disband ICE and impeach Kristi Noem.
We are living in a time where speaking the “wrong” language or having the “wrong” skin color puts you in danger.
Congress must disband ICE and impeach Kristi Noem.
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Americans, we are living in a time of viciousness.
We are living in a time where speaking the “wrong” language or having the “wrong” skin color puts you in danger.
Congress must disband ICE and impeach Kristi Noem.
We are living in a time where speaking the “wrong” language or having the “wrong” skin color puts you in danger.
Congress must disband ICE and impeach Kristi Noem.
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Yep.
Let’s call a lie a lie, gang
Presumptions of good faith are naive
Let’s call a lie a lie, gang
Presumptions of good faith are naive
Have you noticed this? I have.
"The news media doesn’t seem to know how to bring anything other than wide-eyed credulity to his utterances, even after all the lies and deceit of the past decade."
That's @sulliview.bsky.social at her site.
margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/dear-media...
"The news media doesn’t seem to know how to bring anything other than wide-eyed credulity to his utterances, even after all the lies and deceit of the past decade."
That's @sulliview.bsky.social at her site.
margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/dear-media...
Dear media, stop acting like Trump means what he says
Whether over "a deal" on Greenland or a "pivot" on ICE, we need far more skepticism
margaretsullivan.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Yep.
Let’s call a lie a lie, gang
Presumptions of good faith are naive
Let’s call a lie a lie, gang
Presumptions of good faith are naive
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Putin’s ceasefire.
He loves to humiliate Trump by killing Ukrainian civilians.
Watch Trump do nothing about it
He loves to humiliate Trump by killing Ukrainian civilians.
Watch Trump do nothing about it
February 3, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Putin’s ceasefire.
He loves to humiliate Trump by killing Ukrainian civilians.
Watch Trump do nothing about it
He loves to humiliate Trump by killing Ukrainian civilians.
Watch Trump do nothing about it
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if this guy is still speaker in '28 there will be zero accountability for any of this shit- y'all realize that, right?
Americans from all walks of life agree that the status quo cannot continue.
What's happening in Minneapolis and other cities around the country is not law and order, it's thuggery.
We will keep working to rein in ICE’s abuses.
What's happening in Minneapolis and other cities around the country is not law and order, it's thuggery.
We will keep working to rein in ICE’s abuses.
February 3, 2026 at 3:16 AM
if this guy is still speaker in '28 there will be zero accountability for any of this shit- y'all realize that, right?
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Yes, we need ALL the Epstein files.
January 31, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Yes, we need ALL the Epstein files.
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"The endgame is the Insurrection Act....the moment Trump can see a situation in which he feels justified in invoking it, it starts a domino effect that will lead to martial law and the suspension of the 2026 elections."
@michaelsteele.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Pod:
@michaelsteele.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Pod:
January 31, 2026 at 1:15 AM
"The endgame is the Insurrection Act....the moment Trump can see a situation in which he feels justified in invoking it, it starts a domino effect that will lead to martial law and the suspension of the 2026 elections."
@michaelsteele.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Pod:
@michaelsteele.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Pod:
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The charges against Don Lemon are ridiculous. He’s a target because he’s black, because he’s media, and because he’s a Trump critic, and because Trump and his minions cannot accept any dissent. It’s deeply pathetic, unamerican, and lawless.
January 30, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The charges against Don Lemon are ridiculous. He’s a target because he’s black, because he’s media, and because he’s a Trump critic, and because Trump and his minions cannot accept any dissent. It’s deeply pathetic, unamerican, and lawless.
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The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
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The issue isn't whether "Melania" is a good movie or a bad one. It's that one of the richest men in America, with business interests affected by public policy, gave the President's family $75 million to make it. Like that's somehow legal.
January 30, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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“Hey, can we just talk about life right now without bringing up politics?”
“I want to know talk about human biology but can we just ignore blood and bones? And also organs. Tissue as well.”
“I just want to focus on matter itself and not carbon. Can you just leave carbon out of everything?”
“I want to know talk about human biology but can we just ignore blood and bones? And also organs. Tissue as well.”
“I just want to focus on matter itself and not carbon. Can you just leave carbon out of everything?”
January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
“Hey, can we just talk about life right now without bringing up politics?”
“I want to know talk about human biology but can we just ignore blood and bones? And also organs. Tissue as well.”
“I just want to focus on matter itself and not carbon. Can you just leave carbon out of everything?”
“I want to know talk about human biology but can we just ignore blood and bones? And also organs. Tissue as well.”
“I just want to focus on matter itself and not carbon. Can you just leave carbon out of everything?”
I've been following Hank Green and Brandon Lee Mulligan for awhile now. Them joining together is fantastic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lY7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lY7...
What Animal Should I Avoid Punching? | Brennan Lee Mulligan Asks Hank Anything
YouTube video by Complexly
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I've been following Hank Green and Brandon Lee Mulligan for awhile now. Them joining together is fantastic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lY7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lY7...
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I cannot stress enough how important it is to do silly, frivolous things that serve no other purpose than making you happy.
January 27, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I cannot stress enough how important it is to do silly, frivolous things that serve no other purpose than making you happy.
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Today’s retreat is absolutely an attempt to take pressure off of Congress to rein in ICE so that a funding package can get through.
That pressure has been effective. We can celebrate Minneapolis’ win but we need to keep the pressure on. They’re not going to stop forever.
That pressure has been effective. We can celebrate Minneapolis’ win but we need to keep the pressure on. They’re not going to stop forever.
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Today’s retreat is absolutely an attempt to take pressure off of Congress to rein in ICE so that a funding package can get through.
That pressure has been effective. We can celebrate Minneapolis’ win but we need to keep the pressure on. They’re not going to stop forever.
That pressure has been effective. We can celebrate Minneapolis’ win but we need to keep the pressure on. They’re not going to stop forever.
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Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
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us: we will never forgive republicans for their crimes
silicon valley: introducing "Fivegiveness"
silicon valley: introducing "Fivegiveness"
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
us: we will never forgive republicans for their crimes
silicon valley: introducing "Fivegiveness"
silicon valley: introducing "Fivegiveness"
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Unfortunately, this is more real than I want it to be.
i.redd.it/waru3ogprbeg...
i.redd.it/waru3ogprbeg...
January 20, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Unfortunately, this is more real than I want it to be.
i.redd.it/waru3ogprbeg...
i.redd.it/waru3ogprbeg...
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Nation Vies For Approval Of Cool Dog https://theonion.com/nation-vies-for-approval-of-cool-dog/
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Nation Vies For Approval Of Cool Dog https://theonion.com/nation-vies-for-approval-of-cool-dog/
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Expect to see a surge of proud ignorance and proplawganda about what you can say about ICE agent Jonathan Ross, identified by local media as the person who shot and killed Renee Good.
In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Expect to see a surge of proud ignorance and proplawganda about what you can say about ICE agent Jonathan Ross, identified by local media as the person who shot and killed Renee Good.
In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
/1
In particular, expect a repeat of Rittenhouse-era “accusing him of murder is defamation” rhetoric.
It’s not.
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It was always a matter of when not if ICE would murder someone.
January 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
It was always a matter of when not if ICE would murder someone.
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Bluesky is hiding our post which shows what happened in Minneapolis, even though there's no graphic content (the victim is never shown).
Video evidence shows the public what happened and allows people to form an opinion, which is especially important when officials call it an act of terrorism.
Video evidence shows the public what happened and allows people to form an opinion, which is especially important when officials call it an act of terrorism.
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Bluesky is hiding our post which shows what happened in Minneapolis, even though there's no graphic content (the victim is never shown).
Video evidence shows the public what happened and allows people to form an opinion, which is especially important when officials call it an act of terrorism.
Video evidence shows the public what happened and allows people to form an opinion, which is especially important when officials call it an act of terrorism.
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It would probably make more sense for Noem to describe this as a tragic incident and say that it is under investigation, instead of immediately going on the offensive and lying
January 7, 2026 at 7:58 PM
It would probably make more sense for Noem to describe this as a tragic incident and say that it is under investigation, instead of immediately going on the offensive and lying