Matt Rowan
@veryrealbatman.bsky.social
Dad, teacher, editor, student of the history of autocracy, anti-fascist, “Nazis ain’t got no humanity,” and author of HOW THE MOON WORKS. Stories in @havehashad.com, @bluestemmag.bsky.social, @barrelhouse.bsky.social, @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social, etc.
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Matt Rowan
@veryrealbatman.bsky.social
· Apr 12
IQ TEST by Matt Rowan
“Knowing is how we learn,” they’d always say before administering the INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT (IQ) TEST, and that would be the end of it. There’d be nothing left to know, other than knowing is how we l...
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I’m back at @havehashad.com, baby. More skulls! More tests! The craziest place in the literary world beckons! thanks @crowjonah.com, @aaronburch.bsky.social et al!! www.havehashad.com/hadposts/iq-...
The novel Bend Sinister is America. Well, America is even more embarrassingly idiotic.
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The novel Bend Sinister is America. Well, America is even more embarrassingly idiotic.
Thinking of George Saunders's "Tenth of December" on this, December 10, 2025.
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Thinking of George Saunders's "Tenth of December" on this, December 10, 2025.
I'm going to start sending story acceptances that begin with "Thank you for your submission."
December 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I'm going to start sending story acceptances that begin with "Thank you for your submission."
It's not talked about often enough, but illegal eagle is extremely fun to say over and over again.
December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It's not talked about often enough, but illegal eagle is extremely fun to say over and over again.
If you're corrupt, regardless of party, you're a friend in Trump's eyes.
It's like even though he's a Dem Trump can't help but feel a profound sympathy for a money launderer wapo.st/4as1ygY
Trump says he will pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
Cuellar was charged last year with bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. His wife, Imelda, also will receive a pardon, according to Trump.
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If you're corrupt, regardless of party, you're a friend in Trump's eyes.
Every time I think about @dril.bsky.social, I think of this quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein: “A serious and good philosophical work could be written consisting entirely of jokes.”
December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Every time I think about @dril.bsky.social, I think of this quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein: “A serious and good philosophical work could be written consisting entirely of jokes.”
For those who hate when fascism is invoked, read a book because this is textbook fascism.
Tom Emmer pushes racist lies on Fox: "80% of the crimes being committed in the Twin Cities and Minnesota are being committed by Somalis"
December 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
For those who hate when fascism is invoked, read a book because this is textbook fascism.
I for one am shocked the Fox News Secretary of War committed war crimes.
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I for one am shocked the Fox News Secretary of War committed war crimes.
The short version is, Trump was genuinely charmed to the extent he can be genuine about anything. That said, it remains difficult for me to think of Trump as in any way of sound mind. Something like this would never have happened during his first term.
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The short version is, Trump was genuinely charmed to the extent he can be genuine about anything. That said, it remains difficult for me to think of Trump as in any way of sound mind. Something like this would never have happened during his first term.
Honestly this is the whole of the appeal of white supremacy in a nutshell. There’s nothing more to it.
one of the big lessons re conservatives and especially conservative christians is that they are more satisfied by being comparatively better off than others rather than being better off in absolute terms.
they’re perfectly happy to lose if you lose more.
they’re perfectly happy to lose if you lose more.
There are a lot of conservstives screaming "THIS IS WHAT GOD WANTS" as their lives get measurably worse.
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Honestly this is the whole of the appeal of white supremacy in a nutshell. There’s nothing more to it.
Impeach and remove and prosecute.
This is not a joke. Donald Trump reposted these horrific calls for violence against Senators and Members of Congress last night.
This is a red alert moment. We must all say no to this authoritarian overreach.
This is a red alert moment. We must all say no to this authoritarian overreach.
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Impeach and remove and prosecute.
Wild to read a few passages from the opening of Beloved and be reminded immediately of how enrapturing and powerful Morrison's prose is.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wild to read a few passages from the opening of Beloved and be reminded immediately of how enrapturing and powerful Morrison's prose is.
Reposted by Matt Rowan
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
To paraphrase the immortal words of Martin Niemoller: they will get to you, too.
(Politico) - An Indiana Senate Republican who President Donald Trump called out in a Truth Social post Sunday for not backing the White House’s plan to draw new congressional maps was later targeted by a swatting, according to local authorities.
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com
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November 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
To paraphrase the immortal words of Martin Niemoller: they will get to you, too.
Yeah, I don’t know what to say. Many of these people are terrible and will likely in their own ways continue to be, but if we can force them to a restored sense of shame and decency, we will certainly be better off.
She’s lying, of course, but it is noteworthy that the feels like she has to lie and say these things. She’s a weathervane and this is a sign of the way the wind is blowing.
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Yeah, I don’t know what to say. Many of these people are terrible and will likely in their own ways continue to be, but if we can force them to a restored sense of shame and decency, we will certainly be better off.
I feel like now is the appropriate time to remind everyone that Trump went on and on about Arnold Palmer’s penis size last year. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
Arnold Palmer's penis size is latest Donald Trump talking point: This could be the next president
In another dimension, a comment by a presidential candidate about a guy’s junk would make it impossible to win support from swing voters. Now? I just don’t know.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I feel like now is the appropriate time to remind everyone that Trump went on and on about Arnold Palmer’s penis size last year. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
A lot of people seem to neglect that it doesn't matter if the Epstein files end up being "not that bad" relative to expectations. The cover-up is the crime, as it was with Nixon. That Trump is doing so much to stop it means whatever is in there will have that much more legitimacy with the public.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A lot of people seem to neglect that it doesn't matter if the Epstein files end up being "not that bad" relative to expectations. The cover-up is the crime, as it was with Nixon. That Trump is doing so much to stop it means whatever is in there will have that much more legitimacy with the public.
He really was perfect casting for his character in Revolutionary Road. Like the character came screaming into life to steal the show in the source material and then Shannon in his small but unforgettable role in the film.
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
He really was perfect casting for his character in Revolutionary Road. Like the character came screaming into life to steal the show in the source material and then Shannon in his small but unforgettable role in the film.
How the Democrats constantly make me feel:
a woman is holding a key in her hand and says " you know i can 't give you those keys right babe "
Alt: Rose Armitage (played by Allison Williams) in GET OUT is holding car keys in her hand and says, "You know I can't give you those keys right, babe?"
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
How the Democrats constantly make me feel:
Some days I'm the funniest, smartest guy who has ever lived, and other days I'm still that, but my day isn't going so well.
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Some days I'm the funniest, smartest guy who has ever lived, and other days I'm still that, but my day isn't going so well.
I fucking hate fascism. It’s the one thing I will allow myself to hate, because it is a fucking cancer on everything good and pure in this world and even those things that are less so but at least not fucking fascism.
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I fucking hate fascism. It’s the one thing I will allow myself to hate, because it is a fucking cancer on everything good and pure in this world and even those things that are less so but at least not fucking fascism.
Reposted by Matt Rowan
The Democratic Party is already dead. They’re the 1850s Whigs but just don’t know it yet
June 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Democratic Party is already dead. They’re the 1850s Whigs but just don’t know it yet
The Dems are the Washington Generals.
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The Dems are the Washington Generals.
Hmmm, ok, I may have been a little hasty. The Republicans seem deeply committed to their destruction.
REPUBLICANS REJECT DEMOCRATS' OFFER TO END SHUTDOWN: GOP AIDE
November 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Hmmm, ok, I may have been a little hasty. The Republicans seem deeply committed to their destruction.