Tom Cairney
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The old metaphor was a safety net; in that metaphor, a strong floor is what kills you
November 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The old metaphor was a safety net; in that metaphor, a strong floor is what kills you
But Argentina started the war
November 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
But Argentina started the war
Reposted by Tom Cairney
Left: FDR campaign speech, October 1936
Right: 1936 electoral map
Right: 1936 electoral map
November 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Left: FDR campaign speech, October 1936
Right: 1936 electoral map
Right: 1936 electoral map
I have split
the atoms
that were in
the icebox
you were probably
saving
for nuclear power
forgive me
they were deadly
so powerful
so hot
the atoms
that were in
the icebox
you were probably
saving
for nuclear power
forgive me
they were deadly
so powerful
so hot
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I have split
the atoms
that were in
the icebox
you were probably
saving
for nuclear power
forgive me
they were deadly
so powerful
so hot
the atoms
that were in
the icebox
you were probably
saving
for nuclear power
forgive me
they were deadly
so powerful
so hot
I think it’s streaming on Hoopla (the library app)
November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I think it’s streaming on Hoopla (the library app)
Plus, the old metaphor was a safety net; in that metaphor, a strong floor is what kills you
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Plus, the old metaphor was a safety net; in that metaphor, a strong floor is what kills you
Reposted by Tom Cairney
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
"Look, people need stability you have to have a strong floor! What people don't want to have is a ceiling. Because when it rains, you don't..."
November 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"Look, people need stability you have to have a strong floor! What people don't want to have is a ceiling. Because when it rains, you don't..."