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Malaclypse the Middle

@malaclypse.bsky.social

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A hoopy frood who really knows where his towel is. Two wheels good, four wheels bad. Ex Sociology adjunct turned Accounting nerd. North of Boston, near witches. Born into a 321 PPM world. He/Him. Aurë entuluva.

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 5d

“Harry, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Everyday, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it, don’t wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the Men’s store. A catnap in your office chair. Or a long ride on a beautiful day followed by spicy seafood ramen.”

A big bow of insanely spicy seafood ramen

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 7h

Is there ANYTHING a tax cut cannot do?

National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 16d

'Wake Up': Bank CEO Urges Carney to Fight US With Radical Tax Cuts financialpost.com/pmn/business...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

'Wake Up': Bank CEO Urges Carney to Fight US With Radical Tax Cuts

National Bank of Canada’s top executive called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to consider bold tax cuts and deregulation for strategic sectors to boost the country’s…

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 7h

NIXON:

Nixon Sock It To Me

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all hallows eve-run enjoyer @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social · 7h

NIXON: this, uh, “frog guy”…

EHRLICHMAN: yes

NIXON: it’s all the networks! gyrating like that - in front of kids! despicable, (inaudible) kissinger’s people

HALDEMAN: we’re looking into it, sir

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 8h

Okay this is a good headline

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 8h

You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned

Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists The Pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires. Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance MINDS International. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 7h

Ask yourself why ABC/CBS/CNN don't run this story this way.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 11h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Josh Fruhlinger @jfruh.bsky.social · 8h

hey this reminds me. remember how early on DOGE fired the whole team that sets the federal poverty level every year, and it turned out that team had been doing it since the concept was invented and nobody else knew how, and lots of things rely on that number. was there any follow up to that

Jessica Roy @jessicaroy.bsky.social · 8h

The COLA increase for 2026 was set to be announced on Oct. 15. The government shutdown “is going to delay that announcement.” www.sfchronicle.com/personal-fin...

How the government shutdown could impact the Social Security COLA increase

The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment increase for Social Security recipients was set to be announced Oct. 15. The government shutdown is expected to delay that.

www.sfchronicle.com

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RDS (formerly shawphd) @rds773.bsky.social · 8h

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Pookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · Apr 4

A cool thing about building foundries to make microchips is it takes like a decade for the factory to be built and then actually break even.

And pretty much as soon as it breaks even, it is already in need of expensive and lengthy overhauling.

Taiwan makes half of the world's semiconductors.

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Serial Bookseller @serialbookseller.bsky.social · 8h

When my wife and her nurses union were on strike four years ago, James came from the other side of the state to walk the line with them.

Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 8h

Letitia James is a former public defender and public advocate. She's spent most of her career on the side of the marginalized and underprivileged. And let's be honest: Trump is attacking her because he doesn't want Black women in positions of authority in this country.

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 8h

Charlie Kirk and Principal Jesus were on the ranch riding horsies and I saw one of the horsey and the horsey looked at me!

Charlie Kirk and Principal Jesus were in the ranch riding horsies and I saw one of the horsey and the horsey looked at me!

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Dave Karpf @davekarpf.bsky.social · 9h

It's a real failure of Blueskyism that Chris Cillizza was never bullied off of this site.

Chris Cillizza, Chris Cillizza'ing all over the place.

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 8h

Isn't the distinction between "hostages" and "prisoners" an interesting one?

FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 8h

Israel’s Government Approves Deal For Hamas To Release Remaining Hostages In Gaza In Exchange For Over 2,000 Prisoners, Advancing Peace Agreement Terms

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Jamison Foser @jamisonfoser.bsky.social · 9h

this is table stakes for anyone who enjoys seeing themselves as a leader of a political party or movement

you do not want to be running in a Democratic primary as the guy who was like "sure Trump has his flaws but let's not go overboard with our criticism." Not next year, not in 2028, not ever.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 9h

This is good, from Hakeem Jeffries. More of this please, in every conceivable forum:

"Sycophants who aid and abet the President’s vengeful schemes will not be able to hide from the serious legal consequences of their behavior. They will be held accountable."

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 8h

bsky when we post about e-bikes

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Craig M. Ranapia @craigmranapia.bsky.social · 8h

Damn. That is exactly the cool, measured low tone of voice my late grandmother used on me and my cousins to put us on notice that we'd crossed a line and the consequences would be... disagreeable.

Full marks. No notes.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 10h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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CosmicRami 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @cosmicrami.com · 8h

What a beautiful way to say goodbye.

Also 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Rest well, Manolo! You deserve it, little mate.

WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 8h

This is Manolo. His family invited strangers to spend time with him on his last day. His mom said, "This was such a perfect way to celebrate the life of a dog who truly loved spending time with people and their dogs. Run free and fast forever, Manolo. I will never stop missing you." 14/10 for all

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 8h

I'd ask why the other dude has a Hitler mustache, but some questions answer themselves.

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ᵥᵢₒₗₑₜ @amaranthinesky.bsky.social · 23h

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David J. Loehr @djl.bsky.social · 9h

To paraphrase Raylan Givens, if you insist everyone you meet is a liar, odds are you're the liar.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Kristi Noem: "I was in Portland and met with the governor and mayor and chief of police and superintendent of the highway patrol. They are all lying and disingenuous and dishonest people. Because as soon as you leave the room, then they make the exact opposite response."

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 10h

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 9h

Wait, that was a thing before today?

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 9h

youtu.be/vYabrQrXt4A?...

I'm smart

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 9h

To go back to my VU example, long ago I saw an interview where someone asked Lou Reed what he thought his legacy was, and he answered "well, I'm probably responsible for more people trying heroin than any other person who has ever lived" and honestly, fair.

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Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 9h

Unsurprisingly, no DJ ever had this song.

Malaclypse the Middle @malaclypse.bsky.social · 9h

When my child was in kindergarten, I taught them that, at any school event where a DJ took requests, this was the song they should ask for.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 11h

Republicans have had 15 years to come up with an Obamacare replacement plan. They still haven’t

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

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