Dave Pomes
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SpaceX became such a big deal in no small part due to Obama's gutting NASA's funding specifically to spur private investment into launch operations.
History is complicated, kiddos.
SpaceX became such a big deal in no small part due to Obama's gutting NASA's funding specifically to spur private investment into launch operations.
History is complicated, kiddos.
Yes.
And.
Elon totally tried to flake on the Twitter buy. The only reason X happened at all was because a majority of Twitter's shareholders demanded the opportunity to sell out.
And.
Elon totally tried to flake on the Twitter buy. The only reason X happened at all was because a majority of Twitter's shareholders demanded the opportunity to sell out.
Yes, it should.
February 7, 2026 at 5:36 AM
AND.
SpaceX became such a big deal in no small part due to Obama's gutting NASA's funding specifically to spur private investment into launch operations.
History is complicated, kiddos.
SpaceX became such a big deal in no small part due to Obama's gutting NASA's funding specifically to spur private investment into launch operations.
History is complicated, kiddos.
Gonna have to disagree with bluesky here, The Muppet Show without Jim Henson just isn't THE Muppet Show.
Just a pale, weird-sounding ghost. #unpopularopinions #phooey
Just a pale, weird-sounding ghost. #unpopularopinions #phooey
February 7, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Gonna have to disagree with bluesky here, The Muppet Show without Jim Henson just isn't THE Muppet Show.
Just a pale, weird-sounding ghost. #unpopularopinions #phooey
Just a pale, weird-sounding ghost. #unpopularopinions #phooey
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Unbelievably honored to be endorsed by the Girl, I Guess voter guide!
As establishment forces rush to anoint the same tired power brokers, GIG does the opposite. It looks past the status quo and asks a more important question: Who will actually fight for real change?
As establishment forces rush to anoint the same tired power brokers, GIG does the opposite. It looks past the status quo and asks a more important question: Who will actually fight for real change?
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Unbelievably honored to be endorsed by the Girl, I Guess voter guide!
As establishment forces rush to anoint the same tired power brokers, GIG does the opposite. It looks past the status quo and asks a more important question: Who will actually fight for real change?
As establishment forces rush to anoint the same tired power brokers, GIG does the opposite. It looks past the status quo and asks a more important question: Who will actually fight for real change?
Yes.
And.
Elon totally tried to flake on the Twitter buy. The only reason X happened at all was because a majority of Twitter's shareholders demanded the opportunity to sell out.
And.
Elon totally tried to flake on the Twitter buy. The only reason X happened at all was because a majority of Twitter's shareholders demanded the opportunity to sell out.
February 6, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Yes.
And.
Elon totally tried to flake on the Twitter buy. The only reason X happened at all was because a majority of Twitter's shareholders demanded the opportunity to sell out.
And.
Elon totally tried to flake on the Twitter buy. The only reason X happened at all was because a majority of Twitter's shareholders demanded the opportunity to sell out.
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in the OG muppet show there are like three different camera angles they shoot the statler and waldorf bits from. this used to be a proper country
February 5, 2026 at 4:27 AM
in the OG muppet show there are like three different camera angles they shoot the statler and waldorf bits from. this used to be a proper country
So much fuss was made by Bondi about ensuring the interview aired in full without edits. Why would any sane news director WANT to edit Trump?
Hand him the mic and roll camera, if the man wants to offer evidence let him.
Hand him the mic and roll camera, if the man wants to offer evidence let him.
February 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
So much fuss was made by Bondi about ensuring the interview aired in full without edits. Why would any sane news director WANT to edit Trump?
Hand him the mic and roll camera, if the man wants to offer evidence let him.
Hand him the mic and roll camera, if the man wants to offer evidence let him.
(and murder kids)
The IDF continues to operate with the same goals: Defeat terror, dismantle Hamas & protect Israel’s civilians. 🇮🇱
#timetostandupforisrael
(courtesy Israel Defense Forces)
#timetostandupforisrael
(courtesy Israel Defense Forces)
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 AM
(and murder kids)
The acquiescence of the Trump wing is certainly problematic but the whole of their rulings has been slightly more nuanced than that.
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 6, 2026 at 3:24 AM
The acquiescence of the Trump wing is certainly problematic but the whole of their rulings has been slightly more nuanced than that.
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A ceasefire did not end Israel’s war in Gaza. Civilian deaths have continued, and the damage to Israel itself has deepened, Gideon Levy writes.
#PearlsAndIrritations #Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #auspol
#PearlsAndIrritations #Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #auspol
Like a gambler who lost his fortune, Israel wants another war
Despite a declared ceasefire and the return of hostages, large-scale killing has continued in Gaza. The war has become self-perpetuating, leaving Israel morally, politically and strategically diminished.
johnmenadue.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A ceasefire did not end Israel’s war in Gaza. Civilian deaths have continued, and the damage to Israel itself has deepened, Gideon Levy writes.
#PearlsAndIrritations #Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #auspol
#PearlsAndIrritations #Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #auspol
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Despite the ongoing death and suffering in Gaza, it's fallen out of the news. So today, @thenation.com is devoting its full website to stories from Gaza, written by reporters who have been there. Very proud of the magazine today.
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
A Day for Gaza
Today, The Nation is turning over its website exclusively to stories from Gaza and its people. This is why.
www.thenation.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Despite the ongoing death and suffering in Gaza, it's fallen out of the news. So today, @thenation.com is devoting its full website to stories from Gaza, written by reporters who have been there. Very proud of the magazine today.
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
Israeli attacks kill 10 Palestinians amid restrictions at Rafah crossing
At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
www.aljazeera.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.
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Wow, I can't believe the same country that spent 2+ years helping Israel do its best to kill every journalist in Palestine would start attacking and arresting journalists at home.
Who among us could have foreseen this.
Who among us could have foreseen this.
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Wow, I can't believe the same country that spent 2+ years helping Israel do its best to kill every journalist in Palestine would start attacking and arresting journalists at home.
Who among us could have foreseen this.
Who among us could have foreseen this.
I suppose I should've wanted the Rams to win it all; no one wants their own season to've been ended by a second-rate team.
But Los Angeles is a second-rate town (I live here, I know). So suck it, sheep.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/l...
But Los Angeles is a second-rate town (I live here, I know). So suck it, sheep.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/l...
New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks advance to Super Bowl 60
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl 60. The game takes place Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
www.nbcnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 AM
I suppose I should've wanted the Rams to win it all; no one wants their own season to've been ended by a second-rate team.
But Los Angeles is a second-rate town (I live here, I know). So suck it, sheep.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/l...
But Los Angeles is a second-rate town (I live here, I know). So suck it, sheep.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/l...
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF YOU HAD VOTED FOR NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN'S VICE PRESIDENT.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF YOU HAD VOTED FOR NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN'S VICE PRESIDENT.
🤡
🤡
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Dr Assal Rad—
“If you’re rightfully horrified by what’s happening in the U.S., remember that this is daily life for Palestinians under Israeli occupation—funded by our tax dollars.
“The imperial boomerang is real. That’s why you can’t ignore what we do across the world as an issue “over there”.”
“If you’re rightfully horrified by what’s happening in the U.S., remember that this is daily life for Palestinians under Israeli occupation—funded by our tax dollars.
“The imperial boomerang is real. That’s why you can’t ignore what we do across the world as an issue “over there”.”
January 25, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Dr Assal Rad—
“If you’re rightfully horrified by what’s happening in the U.S., remember that this is daily life for Palestinians under Israeli occupation—funded by our tax dollars.
“The imperial boomerang is real. That’s why you can’t ignore what we do across the world as an issue “over there”.”
“If you’re rightfully horrified by what’s happening in the U.S., remember that this is daily life for Palestinians under Israeli occupation—funded by our tax dollars.
“The imperial boomerang is real. That’s why you can’t ignore what we do across the world as an issue “over there”.”
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Michael Che on SNL: "I get that I.C.E. Agents are people, allegedly. And they have a job to do. But at some point, while you're pepper spraying old ladies or shooting at a nurse, do you ever stop and ask yourself, are we dicks?"
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Michael Che on SNL: "I get that I.C.E. Agents are people, allegedly. And they have a job to do. But at some point, while you're pepper spraying old ladies or shooting at a nurse, do you ever stop and ask yourself, are we dicks?"
After Jeffries objected & did exactly nothing in the House... I'll believe it when I see it.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Schumer: Democrats will block funding package if it includes homeland security money
Announcement comes as anger toward DHS – which oversees ICE – intensifies after Alex Pretti fatally shot
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:58 AM
After Jeffries objected & did exactly nothing in the House... I'll believe it when I see it.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I've pointed out previously, the ICE apocalypse is the strongest argument yet that the Right was correct all along about the destructive effect of some video games 🤷
I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
January 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I've pointed out previously, the ICE apocalypse is the strongest argument yet that the Right was correct all along about the destructive effect of some video games 🤷
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