theoneGalen
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Rock and roller, history teacher, and Jesus-follower. Deconstructed and reconstructed. Single AF. Nerd. equity matters, trans rights = human rights
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This is such a smart, perceptive piece, and gets at so much of the zeitgeist of this content-obssessed stripe of fascism we're seeing. This passage (about Walter White and Tony Soprano in particular) is spot-on:
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is such a smart, perceptive piece, and gets at so much of the zeitgeist of this content-obssessed stripe of fascism we're seeing. This passage (about Walter White and Tony Soprano in particular) is spot-on:
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#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
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One of the frustrating things about this entire discussion, is even if -everything- the anti-vaxxers were saying had some basis in reality (it doesn't, but for our purposes, imagine that the world is the insane place that they say it is) the balance of public health would still favor vaccination
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One of the frustrating things about this entire discussion, is even if -everything- the anti-vaxxers were saying had some basis in reality (it doesn't, but for our purposes, imagine that the world is the insane place that they say it is) the balance of public health would still favor vaccination
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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@jamieloftus.bsky.social I was listening to an old episode of BTB today that you were on and you mentioned someone that you called "the Mister Rogers of Pittsburgh."
You probably know this, but Fred Rogers *was* the Mister Rogers of Pittsburgh. That's where he lived.
Pedantry achieved.
You probably know this, but Fred Rogers *was* the Mister Rogers of Pittsburgh. That's where he lived.
Pedantry achieved.
December 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
@jamieloftus.bsky.social I was listening to an old episode of BTB today that you were on and you mentioned someone that you called "the Mister Rogers of Pittsburgh."
You probably know this, but Fred Rogers *was* the Mister Rogers of Pittsburgh. That's where he lived.
Pedantry achieved.
You probably know this, but Fred Rogers *was* the Mister Rogers of Pittsburgh. That's where he lived.
Pedantry achieved.
RIP Steve Cropper, who I first heard playing with a joke SNL band (The Blues Brothers) but was one of the greatest funk/soul guitarists of all time and a huge influence on my rhythm playing.
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music, has died at the age of 84.
Hs son Cameron confirmed his death to Variety. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
RIP Steve Cropper, who I first heard playing with a joke SNL band (The Blues Brothers) but was one of the greatest funk/soul guitarists of all time and a huge influence on my rhythm playing.
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trump won two elections because he convinced a shitload of people to vote for him.
believing anything else is willful ignorance that will only hurt you.
believing anything else is willful ignorance that will only hurt you.
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
trump won two elections because he convinced a shitload of people to vote for him.
believing anything else is willful ignorance that will only hurt you.
believing anything else is willful ignorance that will only hurt you.
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Really cool that now people are realizing the health and ecological problems that come with massive data centers companies are offshoring the issue to countries with no regulations and framing it as economic development
armenpress.am/en/article/1...
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Armenia’s Hrazdan announced as location of first regional $500 million AI data center
The advanced AI infrastructure announced by Firebird, in collaboration with the Armenian government, NVIDIA, and Team, will be located in the Armenian town of...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Really cool that now people are realizing the health and ecological problems that come with massive data centers companies are offshoring the issue to countries with no regulations and framing it as economic development
armenpress.am/en/article/1...
armenpress.am/en/article/1...
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Misinterpreting the most vulnerable and self-defensive attempt to survive as a hostile act? Who do you think you are, a cop?
Q: What did you see in the second strike?
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight."
December 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Misinterpreting the most vulnerable and self-defensive attempt to survive as a hostile act? Who do you think you are, a cop?
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It’s true. We shouldn’t pretend that. Trumpist culture is not the same as American culture and not equal. Trumpist culture is proudly ignorant, defiantly against America’s founding values and subsequently developed values, venomously bigoted, and generally despicable.
Fox News' Will Cain: "I’m sure there are very honorable law-abiding upstanding citizens and contributors from the Somali community here in the United States, BUT..."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
December 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It’s true. We shouldn’t pretend that. Trumpist culture is not the same as American culture and not equal. Trumpist culture is proudly ignorant, defiantly against America’s founding values and subsequently developed values, venomously bigoted, and generally despicable.
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If fewer people would have their heads shoved up their own assess life would be so much better
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
If fewer people would have their heads shoved up their own assess life would be so much better
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Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
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From the Orthodox Barbie archives:
“In Advent, we acknowledge the strong-willed, outsider women who shaped Jesus’ lineage (especially Tamar, Rahab and Ruth in Matthew 1:1-5).
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“In Advent, we acknowledge the strong-willed, outsider women who shaped Jesus’ lineage (especially Tamar, Rahab and Ruth in Matthew 1:1-5).
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December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
From the Orthodox Barbie archives:
“In Advent, we acknowledge the strong-willed, outsider women who shaped Jesus’ lineage (especially Tamar, Rahab and Ruth in Matthew 1:1-5).
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“In Advent, we acknowledge the strong-willed, outsider women who shaped Jesus’ lineage (especially Tamar, Rahab and Ruth in Matthew 1:1-5).
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First glance: “make sure there is a social safety net, but no limit to how far the American Dream can take you”
Second: “our two priorities are that you don’t starve to death while working minimum wage in an Amazon warehouse, and that Jeff Bezos gets rich without limits from your exploitation”
Second: “our two priorities are that you don’t starve to death while working minimum wage in an Amazon warehouse, and that Jeff Bezos gets rich without limits from your exploitation”
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
First glance: “make sure there is a social safety net, but no limit to how far the American Dream can take you”
Second: “our two priorities are that you don’t starve to death while working minimum wage in an Amazon warehouse, and that Jeff Bezos gets rich without limits from your exploitation”
Second: “our two priorities are that you don’t starve to death while working minimum wage in an Amazon warehouse, and that Jeff Bezos gets rich without limits from your exploitation”
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To all the people who say,”If these people would just do it the right way and become citizens,” what say you to all these ICE folks hanging out in courts and grabbing the people who are doing just that? These people ARE doing it “the right way” and are still terrorized.
Absolutely despicable.
Absolutely despicable.
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
To all the people who say,”If these people would just do it the right way and become citizens,” what say you to all these ICE folks hanging out in courts and grabbing the people who are doing just that? These people ARE doing it “the right way” and are still terrorized.
Absolutely despicable.
Absolutely despicable.
One of the greatest Dudes Rock movies of all time
I'm continuing my series of comfort watch movies on Whatever, and today I'm essaying Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and 19th Century Sailing life, which I am happy to view and not to live:
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The December Comfort Watches 2025, Day Two: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World wastes no time in getting the viewer acquainted with the HMS Surprise; in a few brief moments we’re given a sailor’s-eye view of the cram…
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December 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
One of the greatest Dudes Rock movies of all time
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Let me get this straight: we trained this guy to be an elite killer, abandoned his country to the Taliban, isolated him, arbitrarily banned him from working and so left his family unsupported.
I don’t know if there’s any more efficient way of producing a mental health crisis outside of torture.
I don’t know if there’s any more efficient way of producing a mental health crisis outside of torture.
Alleged D.C. Shooter Begged CIA for Help as He Tried to Find Work newrepublic.com/post/203784/... via @newrepublic.com
Alleged D.C. Shooter Begged CIA for Help as He Tried to Find Work
The National Guard shooting suspect felt abandoned by the CIA after working together for so long, his fellow unit member said.
newrepublic.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Let me get this straight: we trained this guy to be an elite killer, abandoned his country to the Taliban, isolated him, arbitrarily banned him from working and so left his family unsupported.
I don’t know if there’s any more efficient way of producing a mental health crisis outside of torture.
I don’t know if there’s any more efficient way of producing a mental health crisis outside of torture.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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I was promised fully automated luxury gay space communism dammit!
November 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I was promised fully automated luxury gay space communism dammit!
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I’m sorry but if you’re this creatively bankrupt Hayao Miyazaki should be allowed to hunt you for sport.
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’m sorry but if you’re this creatively bankrupt Hayao Miyazaki should be allowed to hunt you for sport.
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A federal judge didn’t “steal” the Commander-in-Chief’s powers—she ruled that DoD exceeded the limits Congress set. That is the rule of law working as designed. What threatens the Republic isn’t judicial review, but officials who insist they’re above it.
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A federal judge didn’t “steal” the Commander-in-Chief’s powers—she ruled that DoD exceeded the limits Congress set. That is the rule of law working as designed. What threatens the Republic isn’t judicial review, but officials who insist they’re above it.
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This drunken ignorant oaf
November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This drunken ignorant oaf
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What's important is that Houston is 150 miles further south from Oklahoma than Dallas. -OS
Downtown Houston is a whopping 10 miles farther from the Sabine River than Downtown Dallas is from the Red River.
two men in suits and ties are standing next to each other in front of a fire hose .
Alt: Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) explains to the Chief (in the 1960s spy spoof TV series, "Get Smart"), "Missed it by that much," while indicating a tiny distance between his thumb and index finger as an example.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
What's important is that Houston is 150 miles further south from Oklahoma than Dallas. -OS