@patricklinnen.bsky.social
Knitter, cook, C/C++ Programmer, Vocaloid fan, Rencore fan, plays bagpipes
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It's that old saw:
If one side says it's raining, and another side says it's not, a journalist's job is not to quote them both.
IT'S TO OPEN THE DAMN WINDOW AND REPORT WHAT THEY SEE.
If one side says it's raining, and another side says it's not, a journalist's job is not to quote them both.
IT'S TO OPEN THE DAMN WINDOW AND REPORT WHAT THEY SEE.
Is it really a “clash over the facts”?
January 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
It's that old saw:
If one side says it's raining, and another side says it's not, a journalist's job is not to quote them both.
IT'S TO OPEN THE DAMN WINDOW AND REPORT WHAT THEY SEE.
If one side says it's raining, and another side says it's not, a journalist's job is not to quote them both.
IT'S TO OPEN THE DAMN WINDOW AND REPORT WHAT THEY SEE.
All I Need Is A Miracle - Mike + The Mechanics
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Mike + The Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle (Official HD Music Video)
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January 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM
All I Need Is A Miracle - Mike + The Mechanics
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Send me an Angel - Real Life
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Real Life - Send Me An Angel '89
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January 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Send me an Angel - Real Life
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Lot of conservative dudes out there telling on themselves by being astounded by a level of ”logistics” that the average mom has to manage every fucking day
January 26, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Lot of conservative dudes out there telling on themselves by being astounded by a level of ”logistics” that the average mom has to manage every fucking day
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For those who are unaware of this particular fandom…that’s a helluva group to radicalize.
In case anyone was wondering how it’s going over on American Girl doll Instagram
January 25, 2026 at 11:27 PM
For those who are unaware of this particular fandom…that’s a helluva group to radicalize.
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Literally EVERYTHING else aside:
Officers involved in shootings - even shootings that everybody agrees were justified - always take time off to emotionally process their experience, go to therapy, process it.
Sending somebody right back out says "this is an everyday part of your job, expect it."
Officers involved in shootings - even shootings that everybody agrees were justified - always take time off to emotionally process their experience, go to therapy, process it.
Sending somebody right back out says "this is an everyday part of your job, expect it."
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Literally EVERYTHING else aside:
Officers involved in shootings - even shootings that everybody agrees were justified - always take time off to emotionally process their experience, go to therapy, process it.
Sending somebody right back out says "this is an everyday part of your job, expect it."
Officers involved in shootings - even shootings that everybody agrees were justified - always take time off to emotionally process their experience, go to therapy, process it.
Sending somebody right back out says "this is an everyday part of your job, expect it."
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20 years of my media criticism boiled down to one skeet:
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 3:23 PM
20 years of my media criticism boiled down to one skeet:
Då Som Nu För Alltid - Kent
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Då Som Nu För Alltid
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January 25, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Då Som Nu För Alltid - Kent
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Thanks for the helpful auto-complete, Gmail.
January 24, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Thanks for the helpful auto-complete, Gmail.
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I’ve deleted so many things to try adding context for this.
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
DHS officials have urged disaster response staff at FEMA to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the winter storm, sources say.
The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The concern is that the word could spark confusion or online mockery, given the ongoing controversy surrounding US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Don’t say ‘Watch out for ice’: FEMA warned storm announcements could invite memes | CNN Politics
Homeland Security officials have urged disaster response staff at FEMA to avoid using the word “ice” in public messaging about the massive winter storm barreling toward much of the United States. The ...
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January 24, 2026 at 5:24 AM
I’ve deleted so many things to try adding context for this.
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
But what it all comes down to is public trust is a valuable, fragile thing. It’s (deservedly) broken, and people are going to die because they won’t be able to trust the information & instructions are safe.
Look out for each other. 🩵
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We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions.
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
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January 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions.
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
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It's of a piece with the pentagon removing pages about Charles Rogers, the tuskegee airmen, navajo code talkers, etc. That's not some shameful history they're covering up, those are American heroes! They're trying to erase them because the administration is a bunch of disgusting white supremacists
January 24, 2026 at 7:41 AM
It's of a piece with the pentagon removing pages about Charles Rogers, the tuskegee airmen, navajo code talkers, etc. That's not some shameful history they're covering up, those are American heroes! They're trying to erase them because the administration is a bunch of disgusting white supremacists
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a smart evil person would have thrown that ICE agent under the bus so fast it made us dizzy, just absolutely One Bad Appled him across the country to soothe the anxious white folks. instead they got on TV and pointed to a video of him not getting run over and said "omg look at him getting run over"
Minnesota shifting narrative from "rabble rousing protesters" vs "law enforcement" to "people of conscience" vs "evil regime." This is essential to defeating authoritarianism - exposing who, what & why they are by demonstrating who, what & why we are.
And MAGA knows it.
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And MAGA knows it.
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Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos | CNN Politics
The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the ch...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:55 AM
a smart evil person would have thrown that ICE agent under the bus so fast it made us dizzy, just absolutely One Bad Appled him across the country to soothe the anxious white folks. instead they got on TV and pointed to a video of him not getting run over and said "omg look at him getting run over"
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Caniff's final Terry and the Pirates, from Dec. 29, 1946. A thing of beauty. The composition, the colors. Quite a farewell.
When Tribune Syndicate wouldn't give Caniff an ownership cut of Terry, he followed Roy Crane's lead and bolted to a rival syndicate with a new strip, Steve Canyon.
When Tribune Syndicate wouldn't give Caniff an ownership cut of Terry, he followed Roy Crane's lead and bolted to a rival syndicate with a new strip, Steve Canyon.
January 23, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Caniff's final Terry and the Pirates, from Dec. 29, 1946. A thing of beauty. The composition, the colors. Quite a farewell.
When Tribune Syndicate wouldn't give Caniff an ownership cut of Terry, he followed Roy Crane's lead and bolted to a rival syndicate with a new strip, Steve Canyon.
When Tribune Syndicate wouldn't give Caniff an ownership cut of Terry, he followed Roy Crane's lead and bolted to a rival syndicate with a new strip, Steve Canyon.
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Only the Lonely - The Motels
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The Motels - Only The Lonely
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January 23, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Only the Lonely - The Motels
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Promises, Promises - Naked Eyes
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Naked Eyes - Promises, Promises (Official Music Video)
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January 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Promises, Promises - Naked Eyes
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1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Vance: If we're trying to find a sex offender, tell us where the guy lives.
January 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM
1600 Pennsylvania Ave
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Trump is ending religious freedom in the military barnraisingmedia.com/five-seismic...
Five Seismic Shocks to Religious Freedom in the Military
Today’s military is more diverse than ever. A year into the Trump administration, service members say they are facing more threats to their freedoms than ever.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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桃源恋歌❤ - Yaorenmao
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【咬人猫x咬人喵】桃源恋歌❤（HD）[Yaorenmao Channel]
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January 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM
桃源恋歌❤ - Yaorenmao
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Literally anything
January 21, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Literally anything
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Vaguely recall Republicans absolutely losing their shit over the (misleading to false) claim that the IRS in the Obama era targeted conservative non-profits for audits based on their ideology.
I'm sure every one of those people is speaking out in support of Mischief Toy Store or...?
I'm sure every one of those people is speaking out in support of Mischief Toy Store or...?
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Vaguely recall Republicans absolutely losing their shit over the (misleading to false) claim that the IRS in the Obama era targeted conservative non-profits for audits based on their ideology.
I'm sure every one of those people is speaking out in support of Mischief Toy Store or...?
I'm sure every one of those people is speaking out in support of Mischief Toy Store or...?
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"No Kings" in bright lights above the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
January 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
"No Kings" in bright lights above the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland