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I think within a generation we're going to see the kind of backlash to vices like gambling that made the Victorians, well, Victorian.
Been reading Atkinson’s series on the Revolutionary War (which everyone should read) and he notes how when the war with the colonies broke out, Great Britain also found itself overwhelmed with the popularity of gambling on everything to the point of gamblers taking out life insurance on other people
i feel like the on-going polymarketization of life isn't going to end well
January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
I think within a generation we're going to see the kind of backlash to vices like gambling that made the Victorians, well, Victorian.
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I've been waiting for this.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy in ICE shooting death of Renee Good released by law firm in civil investigation
The results of an independent autopsy for Renee Good have been released as part of a law firm's civil investigation, two weeks after she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
6abc.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I've been waiting for this.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
Independent autopsy of Renee Good is in. It's strong evidence against Agent Ross, given what it means about the second or third shot through the left-side window.
It's the second and third shots that make the easiest criminal case of a willful killing.
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Official confirmation that the widely quoted letter from Trump to the Norwegian Prime Minister is indeed as reported earlier today.
www.politico.eu/article/norw...
www.politico.eu/article/norw...
Norway’s PM says Trump sent letter tying Nobel prize snub to Greenland ambitions
American president says his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has shifted his focus, as he ramps up bid to take over huge Arctic island.
www.politico.eu
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Official confirmation that the widely quoted letter from Trump to the Norwegian Prime Minister is indeed as reported earlier today.
www.politico.eu/article/norw...
www.politico.eu/article/norw...
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This makes me feel more patriotic than the national anthem ever could
January 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This makes me feel more patriotic than the national anthem ever could
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Agentic artificial intelligence, a form of AI capable of making autonomous decisions, is gaining traction in the laboratory and on the factory floor. The chemical industry will increasingly adopt it in 2026. cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪
Chemical industry to bet on agentic AI
Industry insiders expect rise in the adoption of virtual lab assistants
cen.acs.org
January 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Agentic artificial intelligence, a form of AI capable of making autonomous decisions, is gaining traction in the laboratory and on the factory floor. The chemical industry will increasingly adopt it in 2026. cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪
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Evelyn: “I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps”
Evelyn Normielib (D-MN) has arrived at the scene of the ICE shooting in northern Minneapolis
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Evelyn: “I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps”
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Global irresponsibility: The Trump-backed Western Sahara annexation sets a nasty precedent
Likely driven by Trump's peacemaker ambitions, the UN's decision nullifies years of effort to find a compromise between Morocco and the people of Western Sahara.
Likely driven by Trump's peacemaker ambitions, the UN's decision nullifies years of effort to find a compromise between Morocco and the people of Western Sahara.
Global irresponsibility: The Trump-backed Western Sahara annexation sets a nasty precedent
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the UN Security Council has unequivocally sided with Morocco in its conflict with the people of Western Sahara. Likely driven by the American president’s ...
theins.press
January 14, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Global irresponsibility: The Trump-backed Western Sahara annexation sets a nasty precedent
Likely driven by Trump's peacemaker ambitions, the UN's decision nullifies years of effort to find a compromise between Morocco and the people of Western Sahara.
Likely driven by Trump's peacemaker ambitions, the UN's decision nullifies years of effort to find a compromise between Morocco and the people of Western Sahara.
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/2 I assumed ”ICE took his phone and sold it” was a typo or something.
Nah bro. Thug THIEF scum.
Nah bro. Thug THIEF scum.
January 13, 2026 at 11:56 PM
/2 I assumed ”ICE took his phone and sold it” was a typo or something.
Nah bro. Thug THIEF scum.
Nah bro. Thug THIEF scum.
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Excellent dog-not-barking story by @nahaltoosi.bsky.social on the Trump administration's relative inaction towards Nicaragua. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
How to be a Latin American Dictator Trump Ignores
Nicaraguan cooperation on fighting drugs may be saving the regime from Trump’s ire.
www.politico.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Excellent dog-not-barking story by @nahaltoosi.bsky.social on the Trump administration's relative inaction towards Nicaragua. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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As a reminder, here are texts Charles Exum wrote bragging abt shooting Marimar Martinez in Chicago on 10/4.
Exum yelled "Do something bitch" as he shot, first through windshield, then side window. ALSO a Greg Bovino deployment. ALSO a weapons instructor.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Exum yelled "Do something bitch" as he shot, first through windshield, then side window. ALSO a Greg Bovino deployment. ALSO a weapons instructor.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
As a reminder, here are texts Charles Exum wrote bragging abt shooting Marimar Martinez in Chicago on 10/4.
Exum yelled "Do something bitch" as he shot, first through windshield, then side window. ALSO a Greg Bovino deployment. ALSO a weapons instructor.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Exum yelled "Do something bitch" as he shot, first through windshield, then side window. ALSO a Greg Bovino deployment. ALSO a weapons instructor.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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If you had predicted with precise accuracy any of our current top stories this week during the ‘24 election, it would have been dismissed as Trump Derangement Syndrome by most of the professional takesmiths.
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
If you had predicted with precise accuracy any of our current top stories this week during the ‘24 election, it would have been dismissed as Trump Derangement Syndrome by most of the professional takesmiths.
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what fresh hell is this on the streets of brooklyn?
January 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
what fresh hell is this on the streets of brooklyn?
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Wifi was down at the WH today so I didn’t get to post this, which, once again people: everything is gender.
January 9, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Wifi was down at the WH today so I didn’t get to post this, which, once again people: everything is gender.
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The shake-up by Volodymyr Zelenskyy was essential after multiple corruption scandals. But the new appointments also aim to strengthen Ukraine amid an aggressive US foreign policy and intense Russian assault. https://bit.ly/4bnMQIj
Zelenskyy’s reshuffle aims to neutralize political rivals, restore trust – and account for Trump’s unpredictability
The shake-up was essential after corruption scandals. But the new appointments also aim to strengthen Ukraine amid aggressive US foreign policy and an intense Russian assault.
bit.ly
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The shake-up by Volodymyr Zelenskyy was essential after multiple corruption scandals. But the new appointments also aim to strengthen Ukraine amid an aggressive US foreign policy and intense Russian assault. https://bit.ly/4bnMQIj
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4) Regime aims to show its public support by organizing pro-government rallies & broadcasting footage of funerals of security forces. 2/2 #Iran #IranProtests
January 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
4) Regime aims to show its public support by organizing pro-government rallies & broadcasting footage of funerals of security forces. 2/2 #Iran #IranProtests
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At least 2 hospitals in Tehran have reported that the facilities were overwhelmed with injuries from last night's street clashes. An eye hospital went into crisis mode & another hospital did not have enough surgeons to cope with the influx of patients. www.bbc.com/news/article... #Iran #IranProtests
Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as Iran protests continue
There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests continued.
www.bbc.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
At least 2 hospitals in Tehran have reported that the facilities were overwhelmed with injuries from last night's street clashes. An eye hospital went into crisis mode & another hospital did not have enough surgeons to cope with the influx of patients. www.bbc.com/news/article... #Iran #IranProtests
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"The possibility that the most religious members of Iranian society might also be indispensable for producing democratic change remains one of the most underreported stories out of Iran."
January 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
"The possibility that the most religious members of Iranian society might also be indispensable for producing democratic change remains one of the most underreported stories out of Iran."
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By the way they put out the cell phone video that the shooter was holding WHILE he shot her, because they know it’s incriminating and they think they can control the narrative by releasing it and saying “it proves our side.”
January 10, 2026 at 2:09 AM
By the way they put out the cell phone video that the shooter was holding WHILE he shot her, because they know it’s incriminating and they think they can control the narrative by releasing it and saying “it proves our side.”
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Any staffer who did this would face up to 5 years in federal prison
bsky.app/profile/arin...
bsky.app/profile/arin...
“When people give me things, I post them.”
That’s a terrifying decision rule for someone comfortable wielding unchecked power over anyone in this world.
That’s a terrifying decision rule for someone comfortable wielding unchecked power over anyone in this world.
January 10, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Any staffer who did this would face up to 5 years in federal prison
bsky.app/profile/arin...
bsky.app/profile/arin...
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ICYMI: WaPo, on why ICE always has phones in their hands: to feed the social media beast.
@drewharwell.com
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
@drewharwell.com
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
ICYMI: WaPo, on why ICE always has phones in their hands: to feed the social media beast.
@drewharwell.com
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
@drewharwell.com
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
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We are quickly approaching “lebensraum for white Americans” territory
January 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We are quickly approaching “lebensraum for white Americans” territory
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The dead VDV from Hostomel seeing the U.S. conduct a successful 3 hour heliborne special military operation.
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The dead VDV from Hostomel seeing the U.S. conduct a successful 3 hour heliborne special military operation.
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That…is a lot of helos…
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
That…is a lot of helos…