Edsel
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Thomas Paine proposed a progressive tax on wealth, with the top tax rate being 100%. It's an idea that's as American as Apple Pie. www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
February 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Thomas Paine proposed a progressive tax on wealth, with the top tax rate being 100%. It's an idea that's as American as Apple Pie. www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
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A prominent Bluesky elder already hosts Jeopardy
How many followers for a prominent Bluesky elder to host Jeopardy
February 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A prominent Bluesky elder already hosts Jeopardy
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Women have been leading the opposition to Donald Trump’s second presidency, playing key roles in resistance efforts. In Springfield, the original group of Ohio "wine moms," called Red, Wine & Blue, stepped up to the plate. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/16/t...
The original ‘wine moms’ are in Ohio. They’re mobilizing to support Haitians in Springfield. • Ohio Capital Journal
Women have been leading the opposition to Donald Trump’s second presidency, playing key roles in resistance efforts. In Springfield, a group of Ohio "wine moms" called Red, Wine & Blue stepped up to…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Women have been leading the opposition to Donald Trump’s second presidency, playing key roles in resistance efforts. In Springfield, the original group of Ohio "wine moms," called Red, Wine & Blue, stepped up to the plate. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/16/t...
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The Bari Weiss hire, who appears in the Trump-Epstein files 1,838 times, wrote in a 2016 email: “I go into JE withdrawal when I don’t see him.” www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
February 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Bari Weiss hire, who appears in the Trump-Epstein files 1,838 times, wrote in a 2016 email: “I go into JE withdrawal when I don’t see him.” www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
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literally every story about the SpaceX IPO is like SLAUGHTERHOUSE THIS WAY, PLEASE FORM ORDERLY LINE and yet you know the pigs are going to trample each other to get in on the action
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
SpaceX considering dual-class shares in IPO, Bloomberg News reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX is considering a dual-class share structure in its planned IPO this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
www.reuters.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
literally every story about the SpaceX IPO is like SLAUGHTERHOUSE THIS WAY, PLEASE FORM ORDERLY LINE and yet you know the pigs are going to trample each other to get in on the action
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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What's amazing is that the *exact* same fate befell two AZ Republicans on back-to-back days:
Karrin Taylor Robson launches #AZGov bid w/Trump's backing, he later endorses Andy Biggs, she bails Thursday
Gina Swoboda launches #AZ01 bid w/Trump's backing, he later endorses Jay Feely, she bails Friday
Karrin Taylor Robson launches #AZGov bid w/Trump's backing, he later endorses Andy Biggs, she bails Thursday
Gina Swoboda launches #AZ01 bid w/Trump's backing, he later endorses Jay Feely, she bails Friday
Morning Digest: Why a Trump endorsement is no longer as valuable as it once was
MAGA loudmouths have shown that even Trump is no longer fully in charge of bestowing his blessings
www.the-downballot.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Another step in the slow, sad decline of the PD.
“We plan to hire an AI rewrite specialist to ingest the reporting by Hannah and others and use AI to convert it into stories.”
The editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer said it will use AI to ‘write’ its articles.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
The editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer said it will use AI to ‘write’ its articles.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Another step in the slow, sad decline of the PD.
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the fact newsom has gotten so much traction doing a fucking obvious thing is more of a demerit in discussing how other democrats have failed to meet the moment than a true feather in newsom's cap. literally any democrat could have been riding trump for filth since last january but they didnt.
It would also be easy for another Dem to adopt Newsom’s posture of relentless mocking hostility to Trump! His main selling point is trivially easy to mimic
Besides, no one’s pushing for Newsom other than the media, who want to start horse race stories early. What normie libs love, anecdotally, is his comms team shitposting Trump, but that doesn’t translate to a strong primary position, especially when his podcast is basically an oppo ad against him./
February 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
the fact newsom has gotten so much traction doing a fucking obvious thing is more of a demerit in discussing how other democrats have failed to meet the moment than a true feather in newsom's cap. literally any democrat could have been riding trump for filth since last january but they didnt.
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annual Presidents’ Day history lesson.
February 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
annual Presidents’ Day history lesson.
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“Russia’s economy hasn’t collapsed. It has entered the “death zone” — surviving by consuming its own future. Growth at 1%. Budget deficit rising. Military sector expands while civilian industry shrinks.
Interest payments > education + healthcare. No climber survives this altitude forever.”
Interest payments > education + healthcare. No climber survives this altitude forever.”
Russia’s economy has entered the death zone
Alexandra Prokopenko wonders how much longer it can go on metabolising its own muscle tissue
www.economist.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:42 PM
“Russia’s economy hasn’t collapsed. It has entered the “death zone” — surviving by consuming its own future. Growth at 1%. Budget deficit rising. Military sector expands while civilian industry shrinks.
Interest payments > education + healthcare. No climber survives this altitude forever.”
Interest payments > education + healthcare. No climber survives this altitude forever.”
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I guess it was that or give back the caryatids
February 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I guess it was that or give back the caryatids
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No excuses please for Marty Makary, Vinay Prasad from their enablers in the medical profession. These men have decided it is good for their careers to tank the vaccine market. What evil, evil little men.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
This Is What Destroying the Vaccine Market Looks Like
A shocking move by RFK Jr.’s team has the industry spooked—for good reason.
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:38 PM
No excuses please for Marty Makary, Vinay Prasad from their enablers in the medical profession. These men have decided it is good for their careers to tank the vaccine market. What evil, evil little men.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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It's galling to contemplate but I really think you have to admit that Musk buying X was an unqualified victory. It can't be exaggerated just how much prominent journalists, pundits, business type, etc. mistake the vibe on X for "how the country is feeling."
February 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
It's galling to contemplate but I really think you have to admit that Musk buying X was an unqualified victory. It can't be exaggerated just how much prominent journalists, pundits, business type, etc. mistake the vibe on X for "how the country is feeling."
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
Deftly manipulating the looper pedals with your polka-dot-painted feet.
This shit rocks and the comment section on the YouTube video is, somehow, extremely funny.
Absolutely insane band. youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so?...
February 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Deftly manipulating the looper pedals with your polka-dot-painted feet.
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There is no reason for this to happen. And, it would be tragic.
Why are the U.S. and the U.K. trying to destroy higher education, healthcare systems, economies, and major journalistic institutions at the same time?
Have the governing classes in both countries been affected by the same disease?
Why are the U.S. and the U.K. trying to destroy higher education, healthcare systems, economies, and major journalistic institutions at the same time?
Have the governing classes in both countries been affected by the same disease?
And another bites the dust?
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The BBC World Service will run out of funding in just seven weeks. Its funding arrangement with the Foreign Office finishes at the end of March. There is no plan for what happens next.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: this is London calling | Editorial
Editorial: With just seven weeks before its funding runs out, the UK’s greatest cultural asset and most trusted international news organisation must be supported
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
There is no reason for this to happen. And, it would be tragic.
Why are the U.S. and the U.K. trying to destroy higher education, healthcare systems, economies, and major journalistic institutions at the same time?
Have the governing classes in both countries been affected by the same disease?
Why are the U.S. and the U.K. trying to destroy higher education, healthcare systems, economies, and major journalistic institutions at the same time?
Have the governing classes in both countries been affected by the same disease?
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Having said all of this, by far the most batshit bomb idea to ever exist was American. Operation Sundial might the single most insane idea to ever exist
”Soviet engineering was the most irresponsibly batshit”
British early Cold War engineers: “hold me pint”
youtu.be/iHbiGWlQUGE?...
British early Cold War engineers: “hold me pint”
youtu.be/iHbiGWlQUGE?...
Violet Club: The Liz Truss of Atomic Bombs
YouTube video by Alexander the ok
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Having said all of this, by far the most batshit bomb idea to ever exist was American. Operation Sundial might the single most insane idea to ever exist
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Incredible piece! Journalists, esp. those who cover courts and/or terrorism, read this about covering the "Rocket Docket," the Eastern District of Virginia, aka the fastest federal court in America.
Normally, I wouldn't quote this much of a story. But there's so much more! @rachelweiner.bsky.social
Normally, I wouldn't quote this much of a story. But there's so much more! @rachelweiner.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Incredible piece! Journalists, esp. those who cover courts and/or terrorism, read this about covering the "Rocket Docket," the Eastern District of Virginia, aka the fastest federal court in America.
Normally, I wouldn't quote this much of a story. But there's so much more! @rachelweiner.bsky.social
Normally, I wouldn't quote this much of a story. But there's so much more! @rachelweiner.bsky.social
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A lot of people talk about wanting Dems with the courage and anger to meet this moment, but Rep. @ramirez.house.gov is actually doing it.
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
"The day of accountability will come": Rep. Delia Ramirez on abolishing and prosecuting DHS
The Handbasket spoke with the congresswoman who called out ICE long before it was popular.
www.thehandbasket.co
February 15, 2026 at 5:55 PM
A lot of people talk about wanting Dems with the courage and anger to meet this moment, but Rep. @ramirez.house.gov is actually doing it.
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
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RIP & thanks for all the music, Mr. Jerry Kennedy who passed away this week. He's the opening guitar you hear on Orbison's "Pretty Woman," the lead on Wynette's "Stand By Your Man," he's on Blonde on Blonde album, Tom T. Hall's producer. One of the greats, without a doubt. youtu.be/REOgLaIQD5U?...
Jerry Kennedy: Guitarist for Roy Orbison & Elvis. Producer of The Statler Brothers & Roger Miller
YouTube video by Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 1:38 PM
RIP & thanks for all the music, Mr. Jerry Kennedy who passed away this week. He's the opening guitar you hear on Orbison's "Pretty Woman," the lead on Wynette's "Stand By Your Man," he's on Blonde on Blonde album, Tom T. Hall's producer. One of the greats, without a doubt. youtu.be/REOgLaIQD5U?...
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Holy crap.
Subjects who got chemo in the morning reduced risk of disease progressing by a whopping 60%.
Super simple intervention, huge result. I hope the finding holds up.
Subjects who got chemo in the morning reduced risk of disease progressing by a whopping 60%.
Super simple intervention, huge result. I hope the finding holds up.
This is just nuts.
In a well-powered randomised trial, giving immunotherapy in the morning rather than afternoon/evening produced ludicrously big improvements in progression-free survival
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
via
www.science.org/content/blog...
In a well-powered randomised trial, giving immunotherapy in the morning rather than afternoon/evening produced ludicrously big improvements in progression-free survival
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
via
www.science.org/content/blog...
February 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Holy crap.
Subjects who got chemo in the morning reduced risk of disease progressing by a whopping 60%.
Super simple intervention, huge result. I hope the finding holds up.
Subjects who got chemo in the morning reduced risk of disease progressing by a whopping 60%.
Super simple intervention, huge result. I hope the finding holds up.
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For those of you who grew up after 9/11, we got along just fine without a Department of Homeland Security for 212 years.
The DHS was formed to try to prevent future terror attacks — now, it is orchestrating them.
The DHS was formed to try to prevent future terror attacks — now, it is orchestrating them.
Never reactivate it.
BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security shuts down as the White House and Democratic leaders continue to discuss changes to U.S. immigration enforcement.
February 14, 2026 at 5:24 AM
For those of you who grew up after 9/11, we got along just fine without a Department of Homeland Security for 212 years.
The DHS was formed to try to prevent future terror attacks — now, it is orchestrating them.
The DHS was formed to try to prevent future terror attacks — now, it is orchestrating them.
The board will ignore this sort of Astroturfing when it confirms their own biases. When Republicans are in charge, it's not easy being Green.
#energysky
#energysky
Dozens of comments fighting this Ohio solar farm appear to be faked. State officials may block the project anyway.
Are faked public comments about to tank an Ohio solar farm?
Dozens of public comments opposing the $98 million Crossroads Solar project appear to be fabricated. Ohio’s siting board may block the project anyway.
www.canarymedia.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The board will ignore this sort of Astroturfing when it confirms their own biases. When Republicans are in charge, it's not easy being Green.
#energysky
#energysky
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Me: What if the Terminator looks like that because Arnold Schwarzenegger was a famous actor so they made the robot look like him in the future.
Wife: Nope because that would imply the movie Terminator also existed and that whole scenario would tear the space-time continuum a new asshole
Wife: Nope because that would imply the movie Terminator also existed and that whole scenario would tear the space-time continuum a new asshole
The law was passed and signed under Schwarzenegger
February 14, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Me: What if the Terminator looks like that because Arnold Schwarzenegger was a famous actor so they made the robot look like him in the future.
Wife: Nope because that would imply the movie Terminator also existed and that whole scenario would tear the space-time continuum a new asshole
Wife: Nope because that would imply the movie Terminator also existed and that whole scenario would tear the space-time continuum a new asshole