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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

Happy the Dodgers won but that's not how I wanted the game to end.

Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

This PR masquerading as news is shameful:

"As for any questions about Mr. Kushner’s moneymaking efforts in a region of the world where he is trying to negotiate peace, the White House has said there is no problem."

Oh well I guess it's OK then!

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Here’s how Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, helped broker an Israel-Hamas breakthrough from a makeshift command center in Florida.

How Jared Kushner, a Self-Described ‘Deal Guy,’ Helped Broker a Gaza Breakthrough

Trained in New York City real estate, the president’s son-in-law had a single goal: Get to a yes first, and hash out the details later. “It’s just different being deal guys — just a different sport,” he said.

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

GOP: We're the party that's fighting antisemitism!

RFK Jr.: Brises cause autism.

Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

Ulysses is nothing. You want time consuming? Go for Finnegan’s Wake!

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

New Pynchon novel should take a few months 😅

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing you a simple surgery and speedy recovery!

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

Nightmare fuel

Rob Friedman @pitchingninja.com · 2d

All 8 of the Blue Jays Pitchers from Yesterday (overlay)

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 1d

Exhibit A in an upcoming lawsuit…

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We'll be making cuts that will be permanent. And we're only going to cut Democrat programs. I hate to tell you."

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 3d

I was there!

Thrillhouse Ghouling @thrillhousegaming.bsky.social · 4d

Phish 1.0 ended 25 years ago tonight.

youtu.be/1DpKS6V3X8M?...

Phish 2000 10 07 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA

YouTube video by The Pharchive

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 4d

If the Dodgers lose this game the blame goes to Dave Roberts.

Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 7d

If only...

Cartoon with two scientists and a time machine. Caption reads "When you travel back in time, remember not to do anything that may alter things in the present — you know what? Never mind. Go for it."

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 7d

“Give into our demands and we’ll stop being racist for a few minutes“ is quite the olive branch.

Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 9d

Vance: I'll tell Hakeem Jeffries righ now, if you help us reopen the government, the sombrero memes will stop.

Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 10d

"disingenuous, squalid and dishonorable"

Noah Lanard @nlanard.bsky.social · 10d

Very much worth reading parts of Judge William G. Young's ruling taking on the Trump admin's assault on the First Amendment.

Notable that a decision from a Reagan appointee is filled with paragraphs like this one.

Story here: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 10d

We need to come to terms with the fact that nothing is illegal, unethical, or unconstitutional enough for Republicans to go against their own. And (with some exceptions) the current Democratic leadership is too feckless to use what little power they have.

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 11d

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 11d

Florida Woman > Florida Man

Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 11d

This woman did this 5 days after a C SECTION. Also is using her viral fame to raise money for rare disease research after she lost another baby to one. What a tough cookie

Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 11d

#Florida woman wins Mortal Kombat tournament playing with newborn baby in arms. You know, like you do. www.dexerto.com/mortal-komba...

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 11d

This being a Florida Man story, I'm surprised he didn't eat them raw.

Florida Man Is Accused of Killing, Cooking and Eating Pet Peacocks

The man admitted to killing and consuming two of the birds over a feud with a neighbor who was feeding them, according to an affidavit.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12d

"I don't know, your breath reeks of booze and you're apparently wet yourself, and last time you deliberately hit three of us with the car, but I guess if you pinky promise to drive safe I'll give you the keys."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

Kaine: "We're just asking if we do a deal, please Mr President don't sign the deal and then immediately start taking away funds, rescinding agreements that you just made yesterday. A deal should be a deal."

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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 12d

ICE Nazis in Chicago tried to kidnap a food delivery worker but my man was too fast for those slow bastards

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 12d

We need better Democrats if we want to save democracy.

I'd say we need better Republicans too, but, well...

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 12d

So far today, Chuck Schumer has said his strategy for preventing Trump sending troops into blue cities is to win over Republican senators (!) while Hakeem Jeffries praised Eric Adams's courage and authenticity (!!) while refusing to endorse Mamdani. Again.

These two gotta go.

Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 14d

But but left-violence something

Arizona Mirror @azmirror.com · 15d

John Gillette said Democrat @jayapal.house.gov urging protests is a call to overthrow the government and she should be put to death. He thinks the J6 rioters were "political prisoners" who did nothing wrong.

story via @jerodmacevoy.com

GOP lawmaker calls for Dem congresswoman to be executed for urging Trump protests

Arizona GOP Rep. John Gillette calls for hanging Democratic congresswoman over nonviolent protest remarks

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 15d

NL West champions in recent history:

2025: Dodgers
2024: Dodgers
2023: Dodgers
2022: Dodgers
2021: Giants
2020: Dodgers
2019: Dodgers
2018: Dodgers
2017: Dodgers
2016: Dodgers
2015: Dodgers
2014: Dodgers
2013: Dodgers

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 15d

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 16d

So what Yosemite Sam here is saying is that the president is so frail and weak that he can’t walk up stairs. Got it.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Maria Bartiromo: "The escalator stopped as soon as he and the first lady stepped on it. Look at how great Melania was. She's unphased. She walks on it ... but this could've been a massive, massive issue. The president being frozen there in one place makes him vulnerable."

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Jon Seff @jonseff.bsky.social · 20d

Family vax outing complete. Eat shit, RFK Jr.

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