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he’s going to bring up that Reiner was not a fan of his
December 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
he’s going to bring up that Reiner was not a fan of his
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I happen to think that Rob Reiner had a much bigger cultural impact than Charlie Kirk did.
December 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I happen to think that Rob Reiner had a much bigger cultural impact than Charlie Kirk did.
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Rob Reiner was a true patriot, a champion of democracy who understood the risks we face and strove to ensure that future generations of Americans would live in a free country. May his memory be a blessing.
December 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Rob Reiner was a true patriot, a champion of democracy who understood the risks we face and strove to ensure that future generations of Americans would live in a free country. May his memory be a blessing.
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A beautuful thread about Rob Reiner.
I’m just going to tell the story. Back in 2000 I was volunteering for the Gore campaign when he came along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Alfre Woodard and Dule Hill to a GOTV event here in MN. He ended up sitting down across from me stuffing his envelopes.
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A beautuful thread about Rob Reiner.
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When I lived in LA 97-99 (and you may recall this @davidjroth.bsky.social), Rob Reiner led the smoking ban in bars. I couldn’t believe bars could exist without cigs. And I don’t even smoke.
He kickstarted all of it. I still go to bars. I never have to Febreez my clothes.
So, also that.
He kickstarted all of it. I still go to bars. I never have to Febreez my clothes.
So, also that.
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
When I lived in LA 97-99 (and you may recall this @davidjroth.bsky.social), Rob Reiner led the smoking ban in bars. I couldn’t believe bars could exist without cigs. And I don’t even smoke.
He kickstarted all of it. I still go to bars. I never have to Febreez my clothes.
So, also that.
He kickstarted all of it. I still go to bars. I never have to Febreez my clothes.
So, also that.
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I just want things to get better, for once
I am so fucking tired
I am so fucking tired
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I just want things to get better, for once
I am so fucking tired
I am so fucking tired
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Rob and Michelle Reiner wrote the preface to one of my dad's books about parenting kids with special needs.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Rob and Michelle Reiner wrote the preface to one of my dad's books about parenting kids with special needs.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
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anyway I’m gonna go cry for a bit
December 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
anyway I’m gonna go cry for a bit
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Rob Reiner had a hand in writing, producing, directing, knowing a guy, pairing up talents, punching up a script on the down low, doing a cameo for like so much of the funniest shit coming out of Hollywood the last 50 years. His influence is seen everywhere
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Rob Reiner had a hand in writing, producing, directing, knowing a guy, pairing up talents, punching up a script on the down low, doing a cameo for like so much of the funniest shit coming out of Hollywood the last 50 years. His influence is seen everywhere
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Rob Reiner directed some of the most beloved movies of all time, including Stand By Me, This is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride. His production company also made movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Before Sunrise and Michael Clayton. The film industry has lost one of its titans.
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Rob Reiner directed some of the most beloved movies of all time, including Stand By Me, This is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride. His production company also made movies like The Shawshank Redemption, Before Sunrise and Michael Clayton. The film industry has lost one of its titans.
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Farewell, RR. Nothing but love for ya
December 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Farewell, RR. Nothing but love for ya
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This is one of those times when all of the bad news just sucks the air out of your lungs.
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is one of those times when all of the bad news just sucks the air out of your lungs.
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Every time a young person dies in a school shooting a Heritage Institute intern gets their pocket square
December 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Every time a young person dies in a school shooting a Heritage Institute intern gets their pocket square
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Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.
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every post is like i bet you didn’t know this absolutely wonderful thing about rob reiner and each one is different
December 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
every post is like i bet you didn’t know this absolutely wonderful thing about rob reiner and each one is different
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Well, fuck.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
BREAKING: Person of interest in Brown University shooting being released by police, mayor says. Gunman is still at large
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Well, fuck.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
I’m starting to suspect that our ability to catch spree killers who leave the scene is extremely dependent on a functioning FBI…which we 100% do not have right now.
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What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
What a horrifying weekend of news. Too much.
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Rob Reiner was a good guy. He made a lot of movies about good guys, in worlds where not everyone was good and you didn’t have to be good. He made movies about people trying. He was angry, as many hopeful people are. He knew the world could be better and he wanted it to be. His death is devastating.
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Rob Reiner was a good guy. He made a lot of movies about good guys, in worlds where not everyone was good and you didn’t have to be good. He made movies about people trying. He was angry, as many hopeful people are. He knew the world could be better and he wanted it to be. His death is devastating.
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Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
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Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
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Tonight, my family went to the Chabad Chanukah celebration/menorah lighting in downtown Mountain View--an event like the one where 15 Australians were murdered earlier today. We will continue to publicly celebrate our Jewish traditions. We are not intimidated 🕎
More: www.jta.org/2025/12/14/g...
More: www.jta.org/2025/12/14/g...
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight, my family went to the Chabad Chanukah celebration/menorah lighting in downtown Mountain View--an event like the one where 15 Australians were murdered earlier today. We will continue to publicly celebrate our Jewish traditions. We are not intimidated 🕎
More: www.jta.org/2025/12/14/g...
More: www.jta.org/2025/12/14/g...
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my wife and I raised $100K in 3 days to fulfill wishes for foster care kids simply by posting on here. Don't fall for the bullshit
btw i don't agree with folks who say posting here doesn't matter because every time i help organize an event, people show up in real life & tell me they heard about it here on bluesky
it absolutely matters if you make a habit of organizing & sharing practical suggestions of stuff to actually do
❤️
it absolutely matters if you make a habit of organizing & sharing practical suggestions of stuff to actually do
❤️
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
my wife and I raised $100K in 3 days to fulfill wishes for foster care kids simply by posting on here. Don't fall for the bullshit
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Election nights don’t get this much promotion.
December 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Election nights don’t get this much promotion.