Lew
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Chopper of water, carrier of wood, reader of the fucking article
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The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
The secret to engaging in social media debate is knowing you will never win anyone over. The best you can hope for is to have people who already agree with tell you you're awesome. You might great a dopamine thrill from the righteousness of your anger! Fine benefits, all. But you will never win.
February 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
February 17, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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Dotcom's claims here do not feel realistic. They feel like the stuff of ridiculous action-thriller films.
Unfortunately, with the world being... like it is... that somehow feels more plausible now than it used to be.
Although I still don't believe Dotcom's claims (at least the detail)
Unfortunately, with the world being... like it is... that somehow feels more plausible now than it used to be.
Although I still don't believe Dotcom's claims (at least the detail)
Kim Dotcom (who is hardly reliable) is claiming on Xchan that Palantir was hacked. I'm not seeing this from any reliable sources, but if anyone knows anything reach out.
xcancel.com/KimDotcom/st...
xcancel.com/KimDotcom/st...
February 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Dotcom's claims here do not feel realistic. They feel like the stuff of ridiculous action-thriller films.
Unfortunately, with the world being... like it is... that somehow feels more plausible now than it used to be.
Although I still don't believe Dotcom's claims (at least the detail)
Unfortunately, with the world being... like it is... that somehow feels more plausible now than it used to be.
Although I still don't believe Dotcom's claims (at least the detail)
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Until the philosophy which hold one race
Superior and another inferior
Is finally
And permanently
Discredited
And abandoned
Everywhere is war
And… written by a head of state.
Superior and another inferior
Is finally
And permanently
Discredited
And abandoned
Everywhere is war
And… written by a head of state.
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Until the philosophy which hold one race
Superior and another inferior
Is finally
And permanently
Discredited
And abandoned
Everywhere is war
And… written by a head of state.
Superior and another inferior
Is finally
And permanently
Discredited
And abandoned
Everywhere is war
And… written by a head of state.
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RIP Robert Duval 🙏
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"
February 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
RIP Robert Duval 🙏
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"
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Our consigliere, oberst, Marine Lieutenant Colonel and Commander of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment is no more.
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Robert Duvall, Star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Great Santini,’ Dies at 95
Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for "Tender Mercies" and was nominated for “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great Santini,” has died.
variety.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Our consigliere, oberst, Marine Lieutenant Colonel and Commander of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment is no more.
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
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Welcome today to all the new members of the "All Polls Are Bad" party!
But seriously:
But seriously:
November 16, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Welcome today to all the new members of the "All Polls Are Bad" party!
But seriously:
But seriously:
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Laughing and crying and then laughing some more
February 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Laughing and crying and then laughing some more
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This is of course the flipside of the "womenspirit" argument that Christianity introduced misogyny and imperialism
You do not in fact have to hand it to neo-nazi edgelords who believe Christianity introduced empathy and this makes us weak
February 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
This is of course the flipside of the "womenspirit" argument that Christianity introduced misogyny and imperialism
I sure hope someone in the National party gets the licensing sorted with Rihanna before the election, instead of Joyceing it again
February 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I sure hope someone in the National party gets the licensing sorted with Rihanna before the election, instead of Joyceing it again
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Look, I do get that Opport Unity's strategy is to be "the new kingmaker", straddling the line between National and Labour, so of course they're not going to be radical progressives
But they keep branding themselves as bold truth-tellers who want to "fundamentally restructure the economy"!
But they keep branding themselves as bold truth-tellers who want to "fundamentally restructure the economy"!
February 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Look, I do get that Opport Unity's strategy is to be "the new kingmaker", straddling the line between National and Labour, so of course they're not going to be radical progressives
But they keep branding themselves as bold truth-tellers who want to "fundamentally restructure the economy"!
But they keep branding themselves as bold truth-tellers who want to "fundamentally restructure the economy"!
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Oh my God no way
February 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Oh my God no way
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Holding a flimsy umbrella against the weather to protect pork barrel funding for foreign sporting organizations while the country drowns and is flattened by wind and being sycophantically praised for it by your own team really should be a symbol of this govt's priorities but let's see how it's read.
February 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Holding a flimsy umbrella against the weather to protect pork barrel funding for foreign sporting organizations while the country drowns and is flattened by wind and being sycophantically praised for it by your own team really should be a symbol of this govt's priorities but let's see how it's read.
11 trees down at my sister's place in the Rangitikei. And that was at 10am so possibly more now
February 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
11 trees down at my sister's place in the Rangitikei. And that was at 10am so possibly more now
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As a child protection professional, I can tell you the death penalty is NOT an awesome solution to child sexual abuse. Most children are abused by family members; they will not report if their family members will die as a result.
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
As a child protection professional, I can tell you the death penalty is NOT an awesome solution to child sexual abuse. Most children are abused by family members; they will not report if their family members will die as a result.
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A device needed charged. In a break from tradition and what is believed to be a historic world first, I was able to go calmly to the shed, locate the appropriate special cable in my box of useful cables, plug in the device and start it charging.
February 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
A device needed charged. In a break from tradition and what is believed to be a historic world first, I was able to go calmly to the shed, locate the appropriate special cable in my box of useful cables, plug in the device and start it charging.
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Jason Molina was a genius, and it really is a tragedy he lost his fight with alcohol so damn young.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwIc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwIc...
Songs: Ohia - Lioness
YouTube video by coopz78
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Jason Molina was a genius, and it really is a tragedy he lost his fight with alcohol so damn young.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwIc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwIc...
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ONE WATER FOR ALL
So, we've a boil-water notice in Christchurch. Sewerage being blown inland from the South Wellington coastline, and deadly floods in the King Country?
These must be the three waters they warned us about.
These must be the three waters they warned us about.
February 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
ONE WATER FOR ALL
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I think about how when they sang La Marseillaise they were still in the midst of a war they did not know they were going to win.
You ever stop and think about CASABLANCA? You ever stop and think about "Welcome back to the fight, this time, I know our side will win?" You ever think about a bar full of people defiantly singing La Marseillaise, played by a soundstage full of Jewish refugees? You ever think about CASABLANCA??????
February 15, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I think about how when they sang La Marseillaise they were still in the midst of a war they did not know they were going to win.
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paul at vtnz nelson reckons my vintage ford trader truck is the most mint example in the country and it flies thru it's cof every time.
he did mention last time maybe spray some fisholene on the surface rust - reckons it smells nice too- like fish n chips.
so i've just done that. he'll need a hat
he did mention last time maybe spray some fisholene on the surface rust - reckons it smells nice too- like fish n chips.
so i've just done that. he'll need a hat
February 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
paul at vtnz nelson reckons my vintage ford trader truck is the most mint example in the country and it flies thru it's cof every time.
he did mention last time maybe spray some fisholene on the surface rust - reckons it smells nice too- like fish n chips.
so i've just done that. he'll need a hat
he did mention last time maybe spray some fisholene on the surface rust - reckons it smells nice too- like fish n chips.
so i've just done that. he'll need a hat
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the FBI deleted this tweet
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
February 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
the FBI deleted this tweet
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
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Truer now than when I downloaded it in 2023.
Sorry, i don't know who to credit, but they deserve lots of it.
Sorry, i don't know who to credit, but they deserve lots of it.
February 15, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Truer now than when I downloaded it in 2023.
Sorry, i don't know who to credit, but they deserve lots of it.
Sorry, i don't know who to credit, but they deserve lots of it.