Mark Garthwaite
@mgarth.bsky.social
Living the Wisconsin dream.
Since I wasn’t able to qualify for the US Olympic curling team, I’ll be curling in Madison this weekend to raise funds to support cancer research at UW Health Carbone Cancer Center. I hope you’ll consider supporting The M-Team with a contribution to our cause!
give.wiscmedicine.org/M_Team_mgarth
give.wiscmedicine.org/M_Team_mgarth
Curl vs. Cancer 2026
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February 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Since I wasn’t able to qualify for the US Olympic curling team, I’ll be curling in Madison this weekend to raise funds to support cancer research at UW Health Carbone Cancer Center. I hope you’ll consider supporting The M-Team with a contribution to our cause!
give.wiscmedicine.org/M_Team_mgarth
give.wiscmedicine.org/M_Team_mgarth
The message they should be shouting from the mountaintops is that the people in this administration and the richest people in the world are all ripping you off in broad daylight. You are all getting ripped off every single day.
I hope Dems understand that the flip side of the "affordability" message is corruption. Trump is not bringing down costs, he's stealing your tax money to enrich himself & his family. You're forced to save & cut back; he's living like fucking Caligula.
February 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
The message they should be shouting from the mountaintops is that the people in this administration and the richest people in the world are all ripping you off in broad daylight. You are all getting ripped off every single day.
When does Puerto Rico get an NFL game?
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 AM
When does Puerto Rico get an NFL game?
Bobby is one of the best (of so many best!) people in the Wisconsin beer community.
www.postcrescent.com/story/money/...
www.postcrescent.com/story/money/...
McFleshman's cuts ties with Air Wisconsin over new owner's ICE flights
Air Wisconsin Airlines and its jets were sold in early January for $110 million.
www.postcrescent.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Bobby is one of the best (of so many best!) people in the Wisconsin beer community.
www.postcrescent.com/story/money/...
www.postcrescent.com/story/money/...
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I've written about the overarching post story, causes, underlying pattern. But the failure of Lewis or Bezos to even show up, literally or figuratively, on a day of devastating cuts epitomizes the profound lack of character and accountability that is so common place today within the American elite.
February 8, 2026 at 6:15 AM
I've written about the overarching post story, causes, underlying pattern. But the failure of Lewis or Bezos to even show up, literally or figuratively, on a day of devastating cuts epitomizes the profound lack of character and accountability that is so common place today within the American elite.
Another option: ask your doc about Cologuard for colon cancer screening.
Just got a colonoscopy this week! Unlike poor Saavik here, prep was basically painless for me. Drink the goop, poop a lot, done. Really the whole thing was smooth & easy & not worth the dread lots of folks bring to it.
If you're nearing or above 50, do it!
If you're nearing or above 50, do it!
Hello Bluesky user—are you, yes you, approaching 50?
Well, I have some bad news and some good news: you are at increased risk of dying a horrible painful death from colon cancer—BUT—there is something you can do to prevent it!
Yes, you should schedule your colonoscopy today!
Well, I have some bad news and some good news: you are at increased risk of dying a horrible painful death from colon cancer—BUT—there is something you can do to prevent it!
Yes, you should schedule your colonoscopy today!
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Another option: ask your doc about Cologuard for colon cancer screening.
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more please
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
more please
I'm not sure @theonion.com could top this.
FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly
FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly
San Francisco (CNN) — FanDuel CEO Amy Howe told CNN Sports on Friday her company is working closely with the NFL to ensure that enormous events like the Super Bowl,
www.channel3000.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
I'm not sure @theonion.com could top this.
Exactly the right way to frame it. (even though I'd rather go further)
Blumenthal: ICE and CBP are out of control. The practices of this agency have to be completely overhauled. It’s like a corporation in bankruptcy—either dissolved or reorganized. They’re morally bankrupt, legally bankrupt, and politically bankrupt.
February 7, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Exactly the right way to frame it. (even though I'd rather go further)
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It really pays to remind ourselves frequently that this whole immigration "crisis" is made up out of whole cloth. There was no emergency,danger or problem, only a demagogue stirring up racist grievances for political advantage.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
It really pays to remind ourselves frequently that this whole immigration "crisis" is made up out of whole cloth. There was no emergency,danger or problem, only a demagogue stirring up racist grievances for political advantage.
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What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
Prosecutors stunned as ICE lets suspect in $100m jewelry heist leave US
Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, charged with stalking armored truck in 2022, allowed to self-deport to South America
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
It almost sounds plausible until the part where he pardons the guy who (falsely) confesses to screwing him over by "rigging the election" against him. Bad for the brand. And yet it's hard not to believe this is probably happening.
Can't forget that Maduro is a close Putin ally and this all could be a Russia-Witkoff-Kushner-Maduro ratfuc-ing operation in the US; and Maduro allowed he/his wife to be seized for a cut of the oil proceeds, to keep his party in power, and an eventual Trump pardon (like former Honduran President).
NEW: Trump's plan to steal the Midterms. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/trumps-pla...
February 6, 2026 at 5:40 AM
It almost sounds plausible until the part where he pardons the guy who (falsely) confesses to screwing him over by "rigging the election" against him. Bad for the brand. And yet it's hard not to believe this is probably happening.
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I am not a lawyer but this seems like a nearly complete acknowledgment by the lawyers of the DOJ that the system is collapsing at an alarming rate. They clearly admit that they are unable to follow the Constitution.
February 6, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I am not a lawyer but this seems like a nearly complete acknowledgment by the lawyers of the DOJ that the system is collapsing at an alarming rate. They clearly admit that they are unable to follow the Constitution.
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Here’s a great article explaining the new Rahr malt that sounds perfect for craft Pilsners and much more.
Over the past year, pFriem Family Brewers and Rahr Malting have been working on a pilsner malt specifically suited for a brewery making full-flavored lagers and lean IPAs. It could serve as a model for craft breweries and maltsters going forward.
A pFriem-Rahr Collaboration Results in a New Pilsner Malt — Beervana
Over the past year, pFriem Family Brewers and Rahr Malting have been working on a pilsner malt specifically suited for a brewery making full-flavored lagers and lean IPAs. It could serve as a model fo...
www.beervanablog.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Here’s a great article explaining the new Rahr malt that sounds perfect for craft Pilsners and much more.
21st Amendment baby. In most (if not all), very broad authority delegated to municipalities over liquor licensing.
But you don't even need that.
Do business with ICE/CBP, lose your liquor license next time it comes up. Hit 'em where it hurts.
I like this.
Do business with ICE/CBP, lose your liquor license next time it comes up. Hit 'em where it hurts.
I like this.
February 4, 2026 at 8:37 AM
21st Amendment baby. In most (if not all), very broad authority delegated to municipalities over liquor licensing.
This was a *30* point swing. In deeeep red Texas.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. n.pr/4kcbr5h
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
n.pr
February 1, 2026 at 8:27 AM
This was a *30* point swing. In deeeep red Texas.
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I'd like to see the midnight report to be certain, but yeah. This is going to be about a 30 point swing in the margin towards the Democrat from the 2024 presidential election (40 point swing from the 2022 midterm result for the seat) if the current vote holds up. Stunning
MAJOR UPSET ALERT: Democrat Taylor Rehmet has just been projected the winner of the Texas SD9 special election — flipping a district that went Trump +17 and hasn’t elected a Democrat since 1991.
Trump personally endorsed Leigh Wambsganss and spent days hyping this race… and still lost.
Trump personally endorsed Leigh Wambsganss and spent days hyping this race… and still lost.
February 1, 2026 at 4:38 AM
I'd like to see the midnight report to be certain, but yeah. This is going to be about a 30 point swing in the margin towards the Democrat from the 2024 presidential election (40 point swing from the 2022 midterm result for the seat) if the current vote holds up. Stunning
A fine evening for outdoor curling.
February 1, 2026 at 1:40 AM
A fine evening for outdoor curling.
So much good curling at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts OMG HOW CUTE IS THIS BABY WITH THE LITTLE CURLING HAT!!
January 28, 2026 at 5:20 AM
So much good curling at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts OMG HOW CUTE IS THIS BABY WITH THE LITTLE CURLING HAT!!
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If you need a brain break (I sure TF do), I recommend the Scotties, Canada's national women's curling championship. Clubs represent their provinces and it's appointment viewing up there. Plenty of drama and very competitive, but quite wholesome. www.youtube.com/live/FZbF3a9...
Scotties Tournament of Hearts: Pool Play - Draw 6
YouTube video by TSN
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:12 AM
If you need a brain break (I sure TF do), I recommend the Scotties, Canada's national women's curling championship. Clubs represent their provinces and it's appointment viewing up there. Plenty of drama and very competitive, but quite wholesome. www.youtube.com/live/FZbF3a9...
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January 25, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Seattle's 18 point lead at halftime is insurmountable, right Packer fans?
January 18, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Seattle's 18 point lead at halftime is insurmountable, right Packer fans?
Everyone send their old trophies to the White House.
More of these please! 😂
January 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Everyone send their old trophies to the White House.
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I hope and believe that this guy represents the median American attitude right now - just pissed off, regular people who hate what they are seeing in our country
it’s an indictment of mainstream media that THIS isn’t the American perspective being characterized broadly by major news outlets
it’s an indictment of mainstream media that THIS isn’t the American perspective being characterized broadly by major news outlets
🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @ZDRoberts after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 4:16 AM
I hope and believe that this guy represents the median American attitude right now - just pissed off, regular people who hate what they are seeing in our country
it’s an indictment of mainstream media that THIS isn’t the American perspective being characterized broadly by major news outlets
it’s an indictment of mainstream media that THIS isn’t the American perspective being characterized broadly by major news outlets
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I highly recommend “sound on” for this new angle
January 12, 2026 at 3:07 AM
I highly recommend “sound on” for this new angle