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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 11h

He's "sparking debate" much in the same way you corporate stooges are performing "journalism."

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 15h

Very "Friday afternoon" move.

Axios @axios.com · 15h

LATEST: Health and Human Services and the Treasury departments have sent out layoff notices, spokespeople confirmed to Axios

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 16h

Just once I'd love to vote for this "radical socialist" the GOP are shitting their pants over.

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 16h

I enjoyed the fed up dad but other than that it has that terrible "are we allowed to do this" mugging that defeats any actual structure or nuance at every point. Yes, you made a gory Power Rangers movie. Japan's been doing that for years without the preciousness.

Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 16h

I've should listen to more jazz. I've come to realize it's how you got your rocks off before you could go fucking around with tape loops.

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 17h

I'm hoping Deathstalker might be fun but hearing the phrase "not as brilliant as Psycho Goreman" is not exactly enticing. I am admittedly aware Kostanski has not yet made a feature I'd consider successful, but I think he maybe could, with a writer helping him.

William Bibbiani @williambibbiani.bsky.social · 17h

Stephen Kostanski's DEATHSTALKER may not be as brilliant as PSYCHO GOREMAN, but it's a good-natured sword and sorcery throwback with a silly sense of humor, and an imagination that's only limited by its budget - and even then, it's not that limited.

My review is at TheWrap!

‘Deathstalker’ Review: Cheesy B-Movie Reboot Has More Imagination Than Most Blockbusters

The forgotten sword and sorcery franchise Deathstalker returns with a wild, cheesy, low-budget epic with memorable monsters and mayhem

www.thewrap.com

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 17h

Haha, yeah, the Democrats would improve things. Sure thing, buddy.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 17h

Economically speaking the Microsoft 365 software suite is worth a lot more than a banana. But realistically, bananas have an actual use.

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 17h

It's funny that the US has landed a cushy gig where its primary economic activity is making dogshit software and leasing it everywhere. Ungodly sums of money change hands for crap that everyone hates. And yet we're going to tank it all arguing with nations that produce "food."

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 17h

The US will lose this battle, right? We're a nation of little consumption piggies conditioned to believe spending money equates to liberty and consumerism is self expression. China, is not that. And also they actually make stuff.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h

Breaking news: President Trump threatened new tariffs on China and warned that he may cancel a meeting later this month with Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Beijing escalated trade tensions with new restrictions on rare earth minerals.

Trump threatens tariffs on China, says he may cancel meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump said he is unhappy about China’s “hostile” move to limit access to rare minerals used in manufacturing.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 18h

This sounds terrible but 12-point TNR is undeniably the font of serious communication so he was onto something there.

Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 18h

Put the mallet sport on the bar's TV!!

The Onion @theonion.com · 19h

Central European Guy At Other End Of Bar Watching Some Sport With Mallets On Phone https://theonion.com/central-european-guy-at-other-end-of-bar-watching-some-sport-with-mallets-on-phone/

Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 19h

I don't believe it's necessary to cut off family for having shitty political beliefs and doing so often just makes everyone feel worse (though sometimes not!) but anyone who's willing to join the Gestapo for lucre is persona non grata. They are beneath acknowledgement.

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 19h

Grabbed coffee this morning and was wondering why traffic seemed so aggressive. Found a small group of anti-ICE protesters at the corner holding signs and every car going through the junction was leaning on the horn in approval. Remember, if you have family or friends working for ICE, no you don't.

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 1d

Just ran myself a very amusing, thematically resonant double-bill of Brian Yuzna's Society followed by The Onion's Bad Pedophile.

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty sure you need specialized equipment to make a proper baguette. Meanwhile every store in the US sells baguettes and they all suck so bad. Luckily I have a boulangerie near enough to me but it could be closer. If it was I'd eat one a day.

GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 1d

a big thing i learned about myself during covid is that i just want to buy a goddamned baguette from the store or the bakery, i literally never want to make the damned thing myself

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 1d

Seems like such a consideration should be disqualifying.

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 1d

Truly a man of peace www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Jack Eason @jackeason.bsky.social · 1d

How did I never make the connection over all these years that Billy Warlock is Dick Warlock's son? I probably should've been tipped off by his debut being in Halloween II. Can't be too many Warlocks out there.

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