New Year New Pete
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Marine Veteran. Writer. Talking democracy, civmil, veterans, gun violence, war stories.
War is bad. Books are good. He/him. STL. Go Cards. LGB. AllForCity
War is bad. Books are good. He/him. STL. Go Cards. LGB. AllForCity
a nerdy kid who loved maps and state capitals and dates and fun facts, this was one of the first things I would go online for. just to learn. this is fucking bullshit.
They closed the CIA World Factbook and deleted it entirely.
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
a nerdy kid who loved maps and state capitals and dates and fun facts, this was one of the first things I would go online for. just to learn. this is fucking bullshit.
"i generously offered to share my wisdom on how to substack, a pearl beyond measure. For free.
so if they are still poor and out of a job, it's on them, and i don't have to feel bad for them. it's their own fault"
so if they are still poor and out of a job, it's on them, and i don't have to feel bad for them. it's their own fault"
February 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
"i generously offered to share my wisdom on how to substack, a pearl beyond measure. For free.
so if they are still poor and out of a job, it's on them, and i don't have to feel bad for them. it's their own fault"
so if they are still poor and out of a job, it's on them, and i don't have to feel bad for them. it's their own fault"
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"Want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"Want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
I'm in the corner
Eating fajitas
Woah-ohhh
I'm right over here
You want some fajitas?
Woah-ohhh
Eating fajitas
Woah-ohhh
I'm right over here
You want some fajitas?
Woah-ohhh
February 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"Want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream from the top of my lungs
"Want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
And I say, hey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey
I said "Hey, want fajitas?"
Compare to what Bezos is doing to the Washington Post. Stark contrast in stewardship of a company that is also a public good.
The Greens are the closest thing we have to a present day Mr. Rogers.
I’m grateful for their example of goodness, and the courage it takes to stand for goodness in public
The Greens are the closest thing we have to a present day Mr. Rogers.
I’m grateful for their example of goodness, and the courage it takes to stand for goodness in public
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)
We have been the sole owners for all that time...
As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)
We have been the sole owners for all that time...
February 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Compare to what Bezos is doing to the Washington Post. Stark contrast in stewardship of a company that is also a public good.
The Greens are the closest thing we have to a present day Mr. Rogers.
I’m grateful for their example of goodness, and the courage it takes to stand for goodness in public
The Greens are the closest thing we have to a present day Mr. Rogers.
I’m grateful for their example of goodness, and the courage it takes to stand for goodness in public
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These are the last words in the last column I wrote for The Washington Post, titled "When institutions crumble, strongmen step in". www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
These are the last words in the last column I wrote for The Washington Post, titled "When institutions crumble, strongmen step in". www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Context is critical. Here's some: The Incarnation, Eucharist, and Resurrection
In taking on flesh, he erased the distinction between heaven and earth, between God and man
In the Eucharist, he unites himself to us and us to each other
And in resurrection he erased the border between life and death
In taking on flesh, he erased the distinction between heaven and earth, between God and man
In the Eucharist, he unites himself to us and us to each other
And in resurrection he erased the border between life and death
Speaking on behalf of a religion that actively sought to spread itself to every country in the world whether invited or not, Speaker Johnson would like to share with you the Biblical case for strong borders.
February 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Context is critical. Here's some: The Incarnation, Eucharist, and Resurrection
In taking on flesh, he erased the distinction between heaven and earth, between God and man
In the Eucharist, he unites himself to us and us to each other
And in resurrection he erased the border between life and death
In taking on flesh, he erased the distinction between heaven and earth, between God and man
In the Eucharist, he unites himself to us and us to each other
And in resurrection he erased the border between life and death
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This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
There's a guy on my screen everyday, who says he's Speaker of the House, but says the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
Every time he opens his mouth, he sounds like a very dumb alien who hasn't quite figured out humanity yet, and is trying his best. His face looks fraudulent. Can I prove it? No.
Every time he opens his mouth, he sounds like a very dumb alien who hasn't quite figured out humanity yet, and is trying his best. His face looks fraudulent. Can I prove it? No.
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Rs to "nationalize" elections: "We had 3 Republicans who were ahead on election day in last cycle & every time a new tranche of ballots came in they just magically whittled away until their leads were lost. It looks on its face to be fraudulent. Can I prove it? No"
February 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
There's a guy on my screen everyday, who says he's Speaker of the House, but says the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
Every time he opens his mouth, he sounds like a very dumb alien who hasn't quite figured out humanity yet, and is trying his best. His face looks fraudulent. Can I prove it? No.
Every time he opens his mouth, he sounds like a very dumb alien who hasn't quite figured out humanity yet, and is trying his best. His face looks fraudulent. Can I prove it? No.
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My goodness, what a map.
The Utah Historical Society just produced a new, excellent map of "The Peoples of North America in 1776." Great resource for anyone teaching, writing, presenting about Native peoples as part of their 250th work. america250.utah.gov/power-of-pla...
February 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
My goodness, what a map.
Well this is a crazy fucked up thing to say outloud.
Also this is at a hearing about modernizing the National Institute of Health, if you are wondering about the august chambers ability to stay on topic and maintain professional decorum.
Also this is at a hearing about modernizing the National Institute of Health, if you are wondering about the august chambers ability to stay on topic and maintain professional decorum.
BHATTACHARYA: The key thing about the Danish is the adoption of trust–
CASSIDY: That's because Denmark is not a country — it's a club. Everybody knows each other. They all look alike.
CASSIDY: That's because Denmark is not a country — it's a club. Everybody knows each other. They all look alike.
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Well this is a crazy fucked up thing to say outloud.
Also this is at a hearing about modernizing the National Institute of Health, if you are wondering about the august chambers ability to stay on topic and maintain professional decorum.
Also this is at a hearing about modernizing the National Institute of Health, if you are wondering about the august chambers ability to stay on topic and maintain professional decorum.
I’m a Marine Corps veteran and an Eagle Scout.
Scouting should cut ties with Hegseth if doesn’t implement some personal core value reform
Scouting is a huge value add to DoD. It’s a messaging aligned partner that is a free contact point to hundreds of thousands of young people inclined to service.
Scouting should cut ties with Hegseth if doesn’t implement some personal core value reform
Scouting is a huge value add to DoD. It’s a messaging aligned partner that is a free contact point to hundreds of thousands of young people inclined to service.
Breaking news: The Pentagon issued a warning to Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts, saying the organization risks losing its long-standing partnership with the U.S. military unless it rapidly implements “core value reforms.”
Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I’m a Marine Corps veteran and an Eagle Scout.
Scouting should cut ties with Hegseth if doesn’t implement some personal core value reform
Scouting is a huge value add to DoD. It’s a messaging aligned partner that is a free contact point to hundreds of thousands of young people inclined to service.
Scouting should cut ties with Hegseth if doesn’t implement some personal core value reform
Scouting is a huge value add to DoD. It’s a messaging aligned partner that is a free contact point to hundreds of thousands of young people inclined to service.
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Karl Marlantes is one of the great writers of our time ('Matterhorn' et al). I'm glad to say that he has been a friend for decades
For him—USMC combat vet of Vietnam, author of unforgettable novel about combat—to write this, for NR, about Noem/Bovino/ICE/CBP cosplaying, is significant. Pls read
For him—USMC combat vet of Vietnam, author of unforgettable novel about combat—to write this, for NR, about Noem/Bovino/ICE/CBP cosplaying, is significant. Pls read
Getting officers out of combat gear will help cooler heads prevail.
Our DHS secretary cosplaying in full combat gear and ICE and CBP officers costumed like Delta Force have only raised the temperature in what’s already a heated situation. | Karl Marlantes
https://ow.ly/zP7j50Y7otc
Our DHS secretary cosplaying in full combat gear and ICE and CBP officers costumed like Delta Force have only raised the temperature in what’s already a heated situation. | Karl Marlantes
https://ow.ly/zP7j50Y7otc
The Troubling Trend of Combat-Uniform Creep | National Review
What law enforcement officers wear matters.
ow.ly
February 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Karl Marlantes is one of the great writers of our time ('Matterhorn' et al). I'm glad to say that he has been a friend for decades
For him—USMC combat vet of Vietnam, author of unforgettable novel about combat—to write this, for NR, about Noem/Bovino/ICE/CBP cosplaying, is significant. Pls read
For him—USMC combat vet of Vietnam, author of unforgettable novel about combat—to write this, for NR, about Noem/Bovino/ICE/CBP cosplaying, is significant. Pls read
Texted the pic and caption (he’s a noble beast) to a buddy who sent this back and said “now he’s a one bell beast”
February 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Texted the pic and caption (he’s a noble beast) to a buddy who sent this back and said “now he’s a one bell beast”
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"My aunt once said the world would never find peace until men fell at their women’s feet and asked for forgiveness."
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
"My aunt once said the world would never find peace until men fell at their women’s feet and asked for forgiveness."
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
"My aunt once said the world would never find peace until men fell at their women’s feet and asked for forgiveness."
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 AM
"My aunt once said the world would never find peace until men fell at their women’s feet and asked for forgiveness."
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
Jack Kerouac , On the Road (Part II Chapter 3)
February 3, 2026 at 2:07 AM
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Rectum? Damn news killed him.
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Rectum? Damn news killed him.
GO BACK TO DOING PRODUCTION ON THE FLY WEEK TO WEEK WHILE WRITING IS STILL HAPPENING
THE PITT LEADS THE WAY
THE PITT LEADS THE WAY
The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
February 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
GO BACK TO DOING PRODUCTION ON THE FLY WEEK TO WEEK WHILE WRITING IS STILL HAPPENING
THE PITT LEADS THE WAY
THE PITT LEADS THE WAY
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The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
I often think of a different LBJ call.
"And another thing - the crotch, down where your nuts hang - is always a little too tight, so when you make them up, give me an inch that I can let out there, uh because they cut me, it's just like riding a wire fence."
"And another thing - the crotch, down where your nuts hang - is always a little too tight, so when you make them up, give me an inch that I can let out there, uh because they cut me, it's just like riding a wire fence."
February 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I often think of a different LBJ call.
"And another thing - the crotch, down where your nuts hang - is always a little too tight, so when you make them up, give me an inch that I can let out there, uh because they cut me, it's just like riding a wire fence."
"And another thing - the crotch, down where your nuts hang - is always a little too tight, so when you make them up, give me an inch that I can let out there, uh because they cut me, it's just like riding a wire fence."
He’s a noble beast
February 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
He’s a noble beast
that's not even the abbreviation for assistant, everyone knows that's "association"
Is there a different way we could abbreviate "Assistant Editor?"
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
that's not even the abbreviation for assistant, everyone knows that's "association"
Punxsutawney Phil? The New York financier?
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Punxsutawney Phil? The New York financier?
This man lead an armed occupation of federal land, in which one of the occupiers who joined him was killed in a convoy he was a part of. He’s not some shitposter with a podcast.
Whatever he is though, he is for the love of the game. Not an opportunist. Violent extremist. But a genuine one.
Whatever he is though, he is for the love of the game. Not an opportunist. Violent extremist. But a genuine one.
February 2, 2026 at 3:41 AM
This man lead an armed occupation of federal land, in which one of the occupiers who joined him was killed in a convoy he was a part of. He’s not some shitposter with a podcast.
Whatever he is though, he is for the love of the game. Not an opportunist. Violent extremist. But a genuine one.
Whatever he is though, he is for the love of the game. Not an opportunist. Violent extremist. But a genuine one.
Firing up “Becoming” the Michelle Obama doc on Netflix. It’s trending in the top 10 this weekend. Only number 8 though.
8 is good, but people, if we want to protect the reputation for pettiness, it’s moments like this that are make or break. Don’t just dream of great pettiness. Live it.
8 is good, but people, if we want to protect the reputation for pettiness, it’s moments like this that are make or break. Don’t just dream of great pettiness. Live it.
February 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Firing up “Becoming” the Michelle Obama doc on Netflix. It’s trending in the top 10 this weekend. Only number 8 though.
8 is good, but people, if we want to protect the reputation for pettiness, it’s moments like this that are make or break. Don’t just dream of great pettiness. Live it.
8 is good, but people, if we want to protect the reputation for pettiness, it’s moments like this that are make or break. Don’t just dream of great pettiness. Live it.