Andy Vitek
@avitek.bsky.social
Political science professor. Teacher/researcher of terrorism and extremism with a focus on the far-right.
Posting through it.
#BillsMafia
Posting through it.
#BillsMafia
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Andy Vitek
@avitek.bsky.social
· Feb 28
I seem to have gotten an influx of new followers. Welcome friends! To those hoping for sober and insightful academic analysis: I am so sorry.
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Friends, can I ask you to spread the word that we have a THREE-YEAR postdoc in American history at Cambridge up for grabs - ANY field, but applications are due March 1 so don't delay - apply, apply, apply! networks.h-net.org/jobs/69790/u...
February 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Friends, can I ask you to spread the word that we have a THREE-YEAR postdoc in American history at Cambridge up for grabs - ANY field, but applications are due March 1 so don't delay - apply, apply, apply! networks.h-net.org/jobs/69790/u...
Then forgive me, as I am unsure what position you are taking.
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Then forgive me, as I am unsure what position you are taking.
These are the kinds of takes you invite by giving any kind of ground to people who insist electoralism is for pussies.
okay but like the burden is literally on us
February 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
These are the kinds of takes you invite by giving any kind of ground to people who insist electoralism is for pussies.
Maybe! Shit talk aside though, it is kinda wild that, aside from Mahomes, none of the super star QBs (Josh, Lamar, Burrow, Dak, Herbert, etc) have a ring yet.
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Maybe! Shit talk aside though, it is kinda wild that, aside from Mahomes, none of the super star QBs (Josh, Lamar, Burrow, Dak, Herbert, etc) have a ring yet.
You're gonna have to do better than that Rob, our pain tolerance is beyond your imagination at this point. Hate and spite are the only emotions that haven't been sanded off us.
February 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
You're gonna have to do better than that Rob, our pain tolerance is beyond your imagination at this point. Hate and spite are the only emotions that haven't been sanded off us.
What's the issue with what he's proposing? More efficient and innovative ways of growing food mean less land is needed, not to mention all the various ways science and technology can be used to combat things like soil degradation.
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM
What's the issue with what he's proposing? More efficient and innovative ways of growing food mean less land is needed, not to mention all the various ways science and technology can be used to combat things like soil degradation.
You say 'manufactured food' like it's dirty or somehow worse.
February 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
You say 'manufactured food' like it's dirty or somehow worse.
Like how much more evidence do we need that letting cranks fuck around with food production leads to catastrophe and mass death?
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Like how much more evidence do we need that letting cranks fuck around with food production leads to catastrophe and mass death?
Like, yes, Bills Gates absolutely sucks, but this is the kind of delusional naval gazing that leads to mass death. We have a sickening over-abundance of evidence of what happens when you let cranks fuck around with food production.
February 10, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Like, yes, Bills Gates absolutely sucks, but this is the kind of delusional naval gazing that leads to mass death. We have a sickening over-abundance of evidence of what happens when you let cranks fuck around with food production.
Seriously, did you really think you were cooking with this dig?
February 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Seriously, did you really think you were cooking with this dig?
And another thing: I'm not mad. Please don't put in the newspaper that i got mad.
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
And another thing: I'm not mad. Please don't put in the newspaper that i got mad.
SUPER ready. We're reading Cox's application of Gramsci to IR in 2 weeks.
February 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM
SUPER ready. We're reading Cox's application of Gramsci to IR in 2 weeks.
The kids are alright.
February 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The kids are alright.
We're barely one month into the semester, and a student in my international relations theory class just said she wants to literally fight John Mearsheimer.
My work here is done.
My work here is done.
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We're barely one month into the semester, and a student in my international relations theory class just said she wants to literally fight John Mearsheimer.
My work here is done.
My work here is done.
When people ask me why I'm still reveling in the New England Patriots getting exposed as one of the greatest frauds in NFL history last night when there are so many more important things to focus on:
February 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
When people ask me why I'm still reveling in the New England Patriots getting exposed as one of the greatest frauds in NFL history last night when there are so many more important things to focus on:
Jets fans truly cannot escape hell.
February 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Jets fans truly cannot escape hell.
My cup of petty hatred truly floweth over.
Sam Darnold, who barely played in 2022-23 (seven total starts), has been party to 34 wins since leaving the Jets in 2021. The Jets have 26 wins since 2021
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
My cup of petty hatred truly floweth over.
There is no upper limit on the amount of cyber bullying this clown deserves. And that fact he 100% lost an insane amount money tonight gambling is the cherry on top.
February 9, 2026 at 4:41 AM
There is no upper limit on the amount of cyber bullying this clown deserves. And that fact he 100% lost an insane amount money tonight gambling is the cherry on top.
Honestly most of the Jets fans I've seen are stoked for him, he was never good for them unlike the Vikings.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Honestly most of the Jets fans I've seen are stoked for him, he was never good for them unlike the Vikings.
Plus you know Dave Portnoy's dumb ass lost so much god damn money.
What a great night.
What a great night.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Plus you know Dave Portnoy's dumb ass lost so much god damn money.
What a great night.
What a great night.
So who feels worse: Ravens fans watching Mike McDonald hoist the Lombardi or Vikings fans watching Darnold?
February 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM
So who feels worse: Ravens fans watching Mike McDonald hoist the Lombardi or Vikings fans watching Darnold?
Kenneth Walker SB MVP!!!! That's just so damn awesome.
February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Kenneth Walker SB MVP!!!! That's just so damn awesome.
I've loved watching this Seattle team all season. It sucks my Bills aren't here, but it's so hard not to love this Seahawks squad. Congrats!!!!
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 AM
I've loved watching this Seattle team all season. It sucks my Bills aren't here, but it's so hard not to love this Seahawks squad. Congrats!!!!