Matt
@academicfabe.bsky.social
Political scientist here teaching until my supporting character movie career takes off.
I focus on state politics. In my spare time I talk about wrestling and media I enjoy.
#politcssky for posts with political content
#wrestlesky for wrestling content
I focus on state politics. In my spare time I talk about wrestling and media I enjoy.
#politcssky for posts with political content
#wrestlesky for wrestling content
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Matt
@academicfabe.bsky.social
· Dec 9
A large batch of people have followed me over the past day. Thank you so much! Allow me to introduce myself.
I'm Matt and I'm a political scientist. I earned my Ph.D. in 2023 and now work at a teaching university. I focus on state and local politics as well as public administration.
I'm Matt and I'm a political scientist. I earned my Ph.D. in 2023 and now work at a teaching university. I focus on state and local politics as well as public administration.
Randy Fine called Rep. Omar a terrorist and wants her deported. He's weirdly obsessed with her.
I wonder how many Republicans were complaining about not addressing left-wing political violence four months ago are suddenly tight lipped today.
I wonder how many Republicans were complaining about not addressing left-wing political violence four months ago are suddenly tight lipped today.
Rep. Randy Fine on Ilhan Omar getting attacked: "I blame Ilhan Omar for what happened"
January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Randy Fine called Rep. Omar a terrorist and wants her deported. He's weirdly obsessed with her.
I wonder how many Republicans were complaining about not addressing left-wing political violence four months ago are suddenly tight lipped today.
I wonder how many Republicans were complaining about not addressing left-wing political violence four months ago are suddenly tight lipped today.
Printz v. US is a case I bring up when I discuss eras of federalism in the United States.
I just talked about this yesterday.
I just talked about this yesterday.
In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Printz v. US is a case I bring up when I discuss eras of federalism in the United States.
I just talked about this yesterday.
I just talked about this yesterday.
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“I can’t stay silent, and neither should you,” Ringwald said. “It’s not becoming a fascist government; it is a fascist government.” parade.com/news/molly-r...
'80s Star Molly Ringwald Gets Emotional in Rare Political Message: 'I Can't Stay Silent'
The 'Breakfast Club' alum appeared to be holding back tears in the video.
parade.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 AM
“I can’t stay silent, and neither should you,” Ringwald said. “It’s not becoming a fascist government; it is a fascist government.” parade.com/news/molly-r...
Remember when people thought Tim Walz's mediocre ass statements last week politely asking Trump to pull ICE out was a 4d gambit to make sure it was recorded for history or some dumb shit?
I bet you feel stupid now.
I bet you feel stupid now.
"I'm gonna give Homan the benefit of the doubt"
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Remember when people thought Tim Walz's mediocre ass statements last week politely asking Trump to pull ICE out was a 4d gambit to make sure it was recorded for history or some dumb shit?
I bet you feel stupid now.
I bet you feel stupid now.
The second minority Member of Congress this week that's been attacked by a white guy.
And Republicans have said jack shit about it.
And Republicans have said jack shit about it.
video of the moment a man tried spraying something at ilhan omar at her town hall in minneapolis tonight
January 28, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The second minority Member of Congress this week that's been attacked by a white guy.
And Republicans have said jack shit about it.
And Republicans have said jack shit about it.
Trump shot multiple people on Fifth Avenue and got cheered for it
January 27, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Trump shot multiple people on Fifth Avenue and got cheered for it
I think you can get Ted Cruz to say he's always been against the 2nd Amendment right now.
January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I think you can get Ted Cruz to say he's always been against the 2nd Amendment right now.
Listen,
I trust Weekly World News more than CBS at this point and WWN has been riding that Bat Boy story since the early 1990s.
I trust Weekly World News more than CBS at this point and WWN has been riding that Bat Boy story since the early 1990s.
January 27, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Listen,
I trust Weekly World News more than CBS at this point and WWN has been riding that Bat Boy story since the early 1990s.
I trust Weekly World News more than CBS at this point and WWN has been riding that Bat Boy story since the early 1990s.
In her AI-ridden speech today, Bari Weiss highlights how great AI is for basic information, calling it a commodity. She also called herself a journalist.
Everyone at CBS needs to get out now.
Everyone at CBS needs to get out now.
Here, in three posts, are the written remarks by Bari Weiss at today's CBS News town hall meeting. Part one of three:
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM
In her AI-ridden speech today, Bari Weiss highlights how great AI is for basic information, calling it a commodity. She also called herself a journalist.
Everyone at CBS needs to get out now.
Everyone at CBS needs to get out now.
Aaron Parnas starting a podcast that's just an expansion of his Tiktok but now with audio interviews from TV news and no attribution to the people who did the actual work is such an obvious move.
Grifting ass lol
He can put in links in podcast descriptions, but chooses not to.
Grifting ass lol
He can put in links in podcast descriptions, but chooses not to.
January 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Aaron Parnas starting a podcast that's just an expansion of his Tiktok but now with audio interviews from TV news and no attribution to the people who did the actual work is such an obvious move.
Grifting ass lol
He can put in links in podcast descriptions, but chooses not to.
Grifting ass lol
He can put in links in podcast descriptions, but chooses not to.
These dudes could be asked to help feed a kids birthday party and they'd show up with a pack of hot dogs and a loaf of white bread.
Lot of conservative dudes out there telling on themselves by being astounded by a level of ”logistics” that the average mom has to manage every fucking day
January 26, 2026 at 7:08 PM
These dudes could be asked to help feed a kids birthday party and they'd show up with a pack of hot dogs and a loaf of white bread.
If AEW makes a new video game and it doesn't have Dynamite Man, I'm going to angrily shake my fist like my stolen lemon tree just got stolen from those no good Springfieldians
January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
If AEW makes a new video game and it doesn't have Dynamite Man, I'm going to angrily shake my fist like my stolen lemon tree just got stolen from those no good Springfieldians
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, known as ICE, was established in the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
All the current sitting Senators that was in office 23 years ago voted to create ICE:
Cantwell
Collins
Crapo
Durbin
Grassley
McConnell
Murray
Reed
Schumer
Wyden
All the current sitting Senators that was in office 23 years ago voted to create ICE:
Cantwell
Collins
Crapo
Durbin
Grassley
McConnell
Murray
Reed
Schumer
Wyden
January 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, known as ICE, was established in the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
All the current sitting Senators that was in office 23 years ago voted to create ICE:
Cantwell
Collins
Crapo
Durbin
Grassley
McConnell
Murray
Reed
Schumer
Wyden
All the current sitting Senators that was in office 23 years ago voted to create ICE:
Cantwell
Collins
Crapo
Durbin
Grassley
McConnell
Murray
Reed
Schumer
Wyden
Thinking of all those popular TikTok accounts back in 2024 either claiming or implying Biden was killing Americans because the FEMA response wasn't instantaneous.
Now most of them are silent to what's going on.
Now most of them are silent to what's going on.
January 26, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Thinking of all those popular TikTok accounts back in 2024 either claiming or implying Biden was killing Americans because the FEMA response wasn't instantaneous.
Now most of them are silent to what's going on.
Now most of them are silent to what's going on.
Currently, Eddie Kingston.
All time? prime Terry Funk
All time? prime Terry Funk
Who is the best wrestler who hasn't won the AEW Men's World Championship? 🤔
January 26, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Currently, Eddie Kingston.
All time? prime Terry Funk
All time? prime Terry Funk
Sam Darnold, whatever you do, do NOT throw that ball at the one yard line in the final offensive play at the Super Bowl
(though that would be hilarious if Seattle does it again)
(though that would be hilarious if Seattle does it again)
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Sam Darnold, whatever you do, do NOT throw that ball at the one yard line in the final offensive play at the Super Bowl
(though that would be hilarious if Seattle does it again)
(though that would be hilarious if Seattle does it again)
Okay, what the hell is Tom Brady yapping about?
January 26, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Okay, what the hell is Tom Brady yapping about?
Every day is basically a support group meeting among colleagues but sure...it's so exciting to be a political scientist!!!
Twice this week when meeting a new person I've gotten an excited "Wow, it must be an exciting time to be a political scientist!" and both times I've answered "Not really. That's like telling someone it's an exciting to be a surgeon when there's a 63 car pileup on the highway."
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Every day is basically a support group meeting among colleagues but sure...it's so exciting to be a political scientist!!!
If you’re in the teaching profession and think it’s okay to rat out immigrant students, you need to leave the profession.
If you’re in the healthcare profession and think it’s okay to rat out immigrant patients, you need to leave the profession.
If you’re in the healthcare profession and think it’s okay to rat out immigrant patients, you need to leave the profession.
January 26, 2026 at 1:23 AM
If you’re in the teaching profession and think it’s okay to rat out immigrant students, you need to leave the profession.
If you’re in the healthcare profession and think it’s okay to rat out immigrant patients, you need to leave the profession.
If you’re in the healthcare profession and think it’s okay to rat out immigrant patients, you need to leave the profession.
Pro: after the Tennessee Titans royally fucked up a good thing with Mike Vrabel, he’s going to the Super Bowl in his first year back as head coach.
Couldn’t be more happier for him.
Con: with the Patriots
Couldn’t be more happier for him.
Con: with the Patriots
January 26, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Pro: after the Tennessee Titans royally fucked up a good thing with Mike Vrabel, he’s going to the Super Bowl in his first year back as head coach.
Couldn’t be more happier for him.
Con: with the Patriots
Couldn’t be more happier for him.
Con: with the Patriots
Someone did a Sam’s Club order and the right thinks it’s a conspiracy
I mostly just stay off Twitter altogether but after double checking that the Walter Hudson post was still up I ran across this and just had to share so the Romancelandians who bought hand warmers could hear about the PROFESSIONAL GRADE LOGISTICS.
January 26, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Someone did a Sam’s Club order and the right thinks it’s a conspiracy
Republican Paul Revere: THE REGULARS ARE COMING SO JUST COMPLY
January 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Republican Paul Revere: THE REGULARS ARE COMING SO JUST COMPLY
99.9% of political scientists and historians:
Yeah that’s total bullshit
Yeah that’s total bullshit
Attorney General Pam Bondi: "Our country was founded on law enforcement"
Bondi: "It's extremely organized. The signs they have are all matching, they're well written. And look at what's happening today. How did these people go out & get gas masks? These protesters. Would you know how to walk out on the street and buy a gas mask? Think about that. We're not gonna have it"
January 26, 2026 at 12:41 AM
99.9% of political scientists and historians:
Yeah that’s total bullshit
Yeah that’s total bullshit
The refs are being stupid again.
January 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM
The refs are being stupid again.