Pat Wachter
@patwachter.bsky.social
dissociating in the mountains
He doesn’t like soccer, he likes that FIFA fawns over him like he’s the big special boy of the world
When the World Cup draw takes place today, Donald Trump will take centre stage.
No American president has taken such an interest in soccer and his relationship with FIFA has never been closer.
Why does Trump like soccer so much? And what does the relationship mean for the sport?
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No American president has taken such an interest in soccer and his relationship with FIFA has never been closer.
Why does Trump like soccer so much? And what does the relationship mean for the sport?
🔗 nyti.ms/4oB8HyW
December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
He doesn’t like soccer, he likes that FIFA fawns over him like he’s the big special boy of the world
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“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
See this is what I love -you go to a concert, you want them to play the hits
Trump rants about the "rigged election" at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
See this is what I love -you go to a concert, you want them to play the hits
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Democratic politicians need to stop accepting Trump’s white nationalist premise that immigration is bad and proudly and loudly make a positive case for why America’s identity and history as a nation of immigrants is so important.
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Democratic politicians need to stop accepting Trump’s white nationalist premise that immigration is bad and proudly and loudly make a positive case for why America’s identity and history as a nation of immigrants is so important.
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guys have literally gone to the firing squad for this exact crime lol
“Leavitt told reporters at the White House press briefing that Hegseth authorized Adm. Frank Bradley to carry out the second strike, which reportedly killed two people who were hanging onto the burning vessel after an initial strike.” Wow. 12/1/25 thehill.com/homenews/562...
December 1, 2025 at 11:10 PM
guys have literally gone to the firing squad for this exact crime lol
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if this is discrimination, I’m genuinely unsure what you’re supposed to do when a student responds to a prompt with some religious gibberish
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
if this is discrimination, I’m genuinely unsure what you’re supposed to do when a student responds to a prompt with some religious gibberish
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conservatives basically want to implement the caricature of affirmative action for conservative students. acceptance without meeting qualifications, good grades and degrees without having to do the work.
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
December 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
conservatives basically want to implement the caricature of affirmative action for conservative students. acceptance without meeting qualifications, good grades and degrees without having to do the work.
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(turkey daniel craig) gobble gobble, the weekend
November 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
(turkey daniel craig) gobble gobble, the weekend
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Managed to tear myself away from the Parrott goal on infinite loop long enough to write about Ireland’s madcap week.
A remarkable resurrection.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
A remarkable resurrection.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
How one of the most dramatic and jaw-dropping weeks in Irish football history unfolded
Five goals from Troy Parrott stole the show – but it was a group effort from Heimir Hallgrimsson's side that has kept World Cup hopes alive
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Managed to tear myself away from the Parrott goal on infinite loop long enough to write about Ireland’s madcap week.
A remarkable resurrection.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
A remarkable resurrection.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
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In fairness, McWhorter did not write the title and does cite Thornton, whose book came out in 1992. I have it, by chance in arms reach, the copy I bought in 1994 in college. In unfairness, "The history of Black involvement in the slave trade has often been treated as off limits" is passive voice.
Man, I learned this in history class 25 years ago. It's not hidden. It's fair to say that it's hard for many people to learn about and uncomfortable to talk about, but it's not hidden and it's not untold. (gift link.)
Opinion | One Horror of Slavery That Until Recently Could Not Be Told
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In fairness, McWhorter did not write the title and does cite Thornton, whose book came out in 1992. I have it, by chance in arms reach, the copy I bought in 1994 in college. In unfairness, "The history of Black involvement in the slave trade has often been treated as off limits" is passive voice.
Again, in past times it would be scandalous for a VP to even bring up the line of succession in such a direct way
JD Vance: "I serve under Donald Trump, who is very healthy. If I served under Joe Biden, I'd probably be worried every minute of every day that he was gonna croak and that I'd have to become president."
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Again, in past times it would be scandalous for a VP to even bring up the line of succession in such a direct way
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you could fact check this — there aren’t 30 million illegal immigrants and there is no evidence that the presence of an immigrant in say houston has any impact on housing in madison, wisconsin — or you could note straightforwardly that this is just nazi rhetoric
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
you could fact check this — there aren’t 30 million illegal immigrants and there is no evidence that the presence of an immigrant in say houston has any impact on housing in madison, wisconsin — or you could note straightforwardly that this is just nazi rhetoric
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The America First solution to the housing crunch isn’t a 50-year mortgage. It’s 100+ million deportations.
I wrote about the nativist dream of an idyllic, white, Christian America for @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-build-h...
I wrote about the nativist dream of an idyllic, white, Christian America for @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-build-h...
Don’t Build Housing, Just Deport People: The Nativist Right Recoils at Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
The backlash against Trump's proposal reveals the characteristics of his base's reactionary housing politics.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The America First solution to the housing crunch isn’t a 50-year mortgage. It’s 100+ million deportations.
I wrote about the nativist dream of an idyllic, white, Christian America for @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-build-h...
I wrote about the nativist dream of an idyllic, white, Christian America for @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-build-h...
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DPI Podcast 12:01 The Death Penalty in Context: Experts Discuss New DPI Report on Veterans and the Death Penalty
#deathpenalty
deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpi-podcast-...
#deathpenalty
deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpi-podcast-...
DPI Podcast 12:01 The Death Penalty in Context: Experts Discuss New DPI Report on Veterans and the Death Penalty | Death Penalty Information Center
In the November 2025 episode of *12:01: The Death Penalty in Context*, DPI’s Managing Director Anne Holsinger speaks with Captain Art Cody, Dr. Steven...
deathpenaltyinfo.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
DPI Podcast 12:01 The Death Penalty in Context: Experts Discuss New DPI Report on Veterans and the Death Penalty
#deathpenalty
deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpi-podcast-...
#deathpenalty
deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpi-podcast-...
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is it good when a government official declares a religious affiliation to be fake because he doesn't like it
Hegseth: "We don't need to be a military of beardos anymore. Do you know how many troops claim to be Nordic Pagan? No, suddenly it's become this real fake religious affiliation inside the Pentagon where troops came to be Nordic Pagan so they can grow a beard and nobody challenges them on it."
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
is it good when a government official declares a religious affiliation to be fake because he doesn't like it
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"The danger is all around us. We are suckers for this charm. It’s going to be our downfall, it seems. We’d rather be entertained than taken care of. It’s tragic, really.”--Michael Shannon
God bless Michael Shannon. '“I’m sure anybody who’s associated with promoting and selling this movie to the world is going to be horrified by everything I’ve said in this interview,” he agrees. “But I don’t really care.”'
‘Hermann Göring loved his kids. That’s what’s terrifying’: James Vanderbilt, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon on Nuremberg
Russell Crowe has a malevolent charm as the Nazi on trial in a compelling new film. His co-stars and director explain how they understood this monster – and the persistence of evil today
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"The danger is all around us. We are suckers for this charm. It’s going to be our downfall, it seems. We’d rather be entertained than taken care of. It’s tragic, really.”--Michael Shannon
Good thing there aren’t a couple hundred pitches per MLB game or this could still be a problem
*hand to earpiece* oh, hold on a sec…
*hand to earpiece* oh, hold on a sec…
Breaking News: Major League Baseball put a $200 cap on wagers for individual pitches after two Cleveland pitchers were charged with rigging bets. nyti.ms/4o7ELdT
M.L.B. Limits Bets on Individual Pitches After Gambling Charges
Two Cleveland pitchers were accused of colluding with bettors. The league and its gambling company partners have put a $200 limit on wagers on individual pitches.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Good thing there aren’t a couple hundred pitches per MLB game or this could still be a problem
*hand to earpiece* oh, hold on a sec…
*hand to earpiece* oh, hold on a sec…
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I’d start with Warner, good chance Kaine fell on his sword for Warner and no way is VA voting red next fall so we aren’t losing the seat
Any likely candidates?
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’d start with Warner, good chance Kaine fell on his sword for Warner and no way is VA voting red next fall so we aren’t losing the seat
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senate dem: [slipping a note full of schemes into the pocket of an aide] away thee to politico, but none must know my name
house dem: the senate was created as an institution of enslavement and continues in this vile tradition to this day,
house dem: the senate was created as an institution of enslavement and continues in this vile tradition to this day,
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
senate dem: [slipping a note full of schemes into the pocket of an aide] away thee to politico, but none must know my name
house dem: the senate was created as an institution of enslavement and continues in this vile tradition to this day,
house dem: the senate was created as an institution of enslavement and continues in this vile tradition to this day,
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Why does the House, the larger of the two legislative bodies, not simply eat the Senate
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Why does the House, the larger of the two legislative bodies, not simply eat the Senate
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LET ME BE PERFECTLY CLEAR: DOJ DID ALL OF THIS TO TRY AND STOP PAYMENTS TO PEOPLE UNDER AN ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM.
Oh, this is wild.
DOJ went to SCOTUS *before* we got the First Circuit's administrative stay denial. (We know this because DOJ just filed a letter at SCOTUS about the admin stay denial.)
So, DOJ went to SCOTUS b/c the First Circuit did not meet its less-than-seven-hour "deadline" for a ruling.
DOJ went to SCOTUS *before* we got the First Circuit's administrative stay denial. (We know this because DOJ just filed a letter at SCOTUS about the admin stay denial.)
So, DOJ went to SCOTUS b/c the First Circuit did not meet its less-than-seven-hour "deadline" for a ruling.
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
LET ME BE PERFECTLY CLEAR: DOJ DID ALL OF THIS TO TRY AND STOP PAYMENTS TO PEOPLE UNDER AN ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM.
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this week has made me the most optimistic that I've been since the election that we're going to get out of this intact, or some vague approximation thereof
(whether we can successfully rebuild from there, I am more skeptical about, but first things first)
a thread
(whether we can successfully rebuild from there, I am more skeptical about, but first things first)
a thread
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
this week has made me the most optimistic that I've been since the election that we're going to get out of this intact, or some vague approximation thereof
(whether we can successfully rebuild from there, I am more skeptical about, but first things first)
a thread
(whether we can successfully rebuild from there, I am more skeptical about, but first things first)
a thread