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I picked an interesting time to finally play Final Fantasy VII Remake. When I first played this game in 1997, the story of evil technocrats destroying the environment and turning citizens into corporate serfs seemed like a warning for the future.

That “future” seems a lot closer now.
December 28, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Do I regret cancelling my NY Times subscription?

No, I do not.
December 14, 2024 at 2:38 PM
I hope Brian Thompson’s wife and children are able to find the comfort and support they need to deal with their personal tragedy.

I also hope elected representatives see the anger this shooting has revealed towards our broken and dysfunctional health care system and opt to do something about it.
December 5, 2024 at 3:50 PM
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/11/...

Tariffs are a classic example of a “boring” concept that us social studies teachers have to try to get students to learn while they complain it’s something they’ll never need to know in real life.
5 things to consider buying before new tariffs take effect | CNN Business
While there’s a lot we don’t know about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans, at least one thing is pretty certain: Tariffs will go up. If history is any indication, that means price increases ...
amp.cnn.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Post a *perfect* album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains.
November 28, 2024 at 2:42 AM
I know it’s not the same thing, but the longer Man City goes without winning, the more it feels like the ruling class can be overthrown.

apnews.com/article/man-...
Man City blows 3-goal lead and gets booed by fans in draw with Feyenoord in Champions League
Manchester City’s winless run extended to six games after Feyenoord fought back from three goals down to draw 3-3 in the Champions League.
apnews.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:35 AM
I remember becoming politically aware in the late ‘90s and thinking how much better things will be once people my parents’ age are no longer in charge.

Thirty years later, people my parents age are still in charge, and my generation (Gen X) are Trump’s biggest supporters. 😐
November 26, 2024 at 10:46 PM
So far this fight broadcast seems like a perfect introduction to the Idiocracy we now live in. #loganvstyson
November 16, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Trumpism was a movement in search of an ideology. The desire for ideological purity on the left will prevent it from ever becoming a popular movement.
November 9, 2024 at 3:05 PM