Shar
@raznochintsy.bsky.social
Erstwhile historian, now uni admin. Posts about higher education, politics, Doctor Who, Star Trek, and interesting cultural issues.
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· Nov 11
You know that DS9 episode (“Waltz”) where Dukat and Sisko are stuck in a planet and Dukat is tormenting Sisko because he wants him to say he loves him and respects him? Yeah, it kind of feels like that.
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Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.
Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
January 26, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.
Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
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more godamned bullshit
After pressure from Trump, Colorado governor signals possible clemency for election denier Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis suggested he’s considering clemency for election denier Tina Peters. The announcement
After pressure from Trump, Colorado governor signals possible clemency for election denier Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis suggested he’s considering clemency for election denier Tina Peters. The announcement
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
more godamned bullshit
After pressure from Trump, Colorado governor signals possible clemency for election denier Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis suggested he’s considering clemency for election denier Tina Peters. The announcement
After pressure from Trump, Colorado governor signals possible clemency for election denier Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis suggested he’s considering clemency for election denier Tina Peters. The announcement
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Five years ago, our great American democracy was put to the test, and Donald Trump failed it.
The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.
The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.
January 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Five years ago, our great American democracy was put to the test, and Donald Trump failed it.
The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.
The danger he poses was clear then, and it remains clear now. We must never forget that.
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This is an almost shockingly wise essay. I'm glad I've finally read it.
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This is an almost shockingly wise essay. I'm glad I've finally read it.
This is integrity.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
This is integrity.
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Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."
BARTIROMO: What are you expecting the president's economic message to be?
SEN. McCORMICK: I think the message is that we inherited a trainwreck from the Biden administration and we made a lot of progress
SEN. McCORMICK: I think the message is that we inherited a trainwreck from the Biden administration and we made a lot of progress
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."
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I keep seeing video after video of ICE agents assaulting or attempting to assault young women in New Orleans.
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I keep seeing video after video of ICE agents assaulting or attempting to assault young women in New Orleans.
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If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
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This right here.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This right here.
Meet my new bestie, Mr. Bingley!
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Meet my new bestie, Mr. Bingley!
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Folks, Jordan Wood is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine in 2026.
He’s a Democrat. He’s 36 years old. He’s a progressive.
His campaign emphasizes anti-corruption, standing up against corporations and wealth, and pro-democracy reform.
Check him out…
@jordanwood.bsky.social
He’s a Democrat. He’s 36 years old. He’s a progressive.
His campaign emphasizes anti-corruption, standing up against corporations and wealth, and pro-democracy reform.
Check him out…
@jordanwood.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Folks, Jordan Wood is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine in 2026.
He’s a Democrat. He’s 36 years old. He’s a progressive.
His campaign emphasizes anti-corruption, standing up against corporations and wealth, and pro-democracy reform.
Check him out…
@jordanwood.bsky.social
He’s a Democrat. He’s 36 years old. He’s a progressive.
His campaign emphasizes anti-corruption, standing up against corporations and wealth, and pro-democracy reform.
Check him out…
@jordanwood.bsky.social
It looks like a mausoleum.
The price tag for Trump's gilded White House ballroom
just went up from $200,000,000 to $250,000,000 -- a 25% increase
In true Trunp fashion, the 90k sq ft ballroom will eclipse the 55k sq ft, six story White House 🤦🏻♂️
just went up from $200,000,000 to $250,000,000 -- a 25% increase
In true Trunp fashion, the 90k sq ft ballroom will eclipse the 55k sq ft, six story White House 🤦🏻♂️
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It looks like a mausoleum.
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Important reporting from @propublica.org: How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force www.propublica.org/article/trum...
October 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Important reporting from @propublica.org: How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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This is the AmeriKKKa that’s always been and too many people claim not to recognize.
Plenty of white people will celebrate someone pissing on the memorial of an ASSASSINATED non-violent leader.
But we’re not a racist country.
Plenty of white people will celebrate someone pissing on the memorial of an ASSASSINATED non-violent leader.
But we’re not a racist country.
Extinguishing MLK's Eternal Flame is both outrageous and a hell of a metaphor for right now www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
Eternal flame at Martin Luther King Jr.’s Atlanta burial site destroyed
Police say the man also urinated in the reflective pool.
www.wsbtv.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This is the AmeriKKKa that’s always been and too many people claim not to recognize.
Plenty of white people will celebrate someone pissing on the memorial of an ASSASSINATED non-violent leader.
But we’re not a racist country.
Plenty of white people will celebrate someone pissing on the memorial of an ASSASSINATED non-violent leader.
But we’re not a racist country.
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Ex-HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra: The CDC under RFK Jr. is a "disaster unfolding"
September 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Ex-HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra: The CDC under RFK Jr. is a "disaster unfolding"
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I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".
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I lost my dream job.
For doing journalism.
For fighting for people to able to express themselves.
In America.
For doing journalism.
For fighting for people to able to express themselves.
In America.
September 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I lost my dream job.
For doing journalism.
For fighting for people to able to express themselves.
In America.
For doing journalism.
For fighting for people to able to express themselves.
In America.
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When the government can silence one artist, it threatens freedom for all.
Credit: The Roddenberry Foundation.
Credit: The Roddenberry Foundation.
September 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
When the government can silence one artist, it threatens freedom for all.
Credit: The Roddenberry Foundation.
Credit: The Roddenberry Foundation.
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'Today, despite being a modern young man with high emotion dysregulation, having just committed a significant crime, I shall turn my attentions to calmly and coherently messaging my roommate in the style of an Edwardian melodrama, with a convenient, clear confession of guilt...'
Yep. Seems legit.
Yep. Seems legit.
September 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
'Today, despite being a modern young man with high emotion dysregulation, having just committed a significant crime, I shall turn my attentions to calmly and coherently messaging my roommate in the style of an Edwardian melodrama, with a convenient, clear confession of guilt...'
Yep. Seems legit.
Yep. Seems legit.
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Still killing me that Massie is on the right side of history on a subject.
Especially one that will surely end the career of several of his co-workers.
Release the files!
#SheShed
Especially one that will surely end the career of several of his co-workers.
Release the files!
#SheShed
September 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Still killing me that Massie is on the right side of history on a subject.
Especially one that will surely end the career of several of his co-workers.
Release the files!
#SheShed
Especially one that will surely end the career of several of his co-workers.
Release the files!
#SheShed
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A president using the power of the state to punish critics — or to condition basic government services on political fealty — is not merely rough politics. It is aimed at crushing dissent and free and fair elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s Plan To Use the State To Crush Dissent
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A president using the power of the state to punish critics — or to condition basic government services on political fealty — is not merely rough politics. It is aimed at crushing dissent and free and fair elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
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I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"
After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts
At least a dozen faculty and staff have faced fallout over insensitive comments online.
www.nbcnews.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"
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The Guardian has now completely retracted quotes from an anonymous high school source who had called Tyler Robinson a “leftist.” The source now says they couldn’t accurately recall details of their relationship.
This Guardian quote from an anonymous person who said he knew Robinson in high school years ago, but hasn’t spoke to him in several years, who said he was supposedly a leftist, has been retracted. This single anonymous quote has been posted by thousands of right-wing accounts.
September 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Guardian has now completely retracted quotes from an anonymous high school source who had called Tyler Robinson a “leftist.” The source now says they couldn’t accurately recall details of their relationship.