Joshua Smith
@rhetoricgunner.bsky.social
Teach/research in environmental humanities/rhetoric, with a particular focus on public lands.
Sports: Arsenal FC, Jayhawks basketball, KC chiefs.
Sports: Arsenal FC, Jayhawks basketball, KC chiefs.
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Joshua Smith
@rhetoricgunner.bsky.social
· Jul 11
My latest article, published online today in Rhetoric & Public Affairs! I analyze citizen debates in Utah about public lands and wilderness, finding that the arguments people make about the relationships they hold with land is a key factor in the meanings they make about wilderness.
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They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
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No. The chief problem is, AI is literally A TOOL FOR UNLEARNING. The more you use it, the worse you get at whatever it is you’re using it for. It’s the opposite of educating, it’s uneducating. 2/2
November 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
No. The chief problem is, AI is literally A TOOL FOR UNLEARNING. The more you use it, the worse you get at whatever it is you’re using it for. It’s the opposite of educating, it’s uneducating. 2/2
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Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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So the Border Patrol announced that they arrested >250 people in their North Carolina invasion, but that only 44 had any criminal record at all.
Some of those "criminal" records include shoplifting and driving with an expired registration. Some were U.S. citizens.
www.wunc.org/2025-11-19/b...
Some of those "criminal" records include shoplifting and driving with an expired registration. Some were U.S. citizens.
www.wunc.org/2025-11-19/b...
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
So the Border Patrol announced that they arrested >250 people in their North Carolina invasion, but that only 44 had any criminal record at all.
Some of those "criminal" records include shoplifting and driving with an expired registration. Some were U.S. citizens.
www.wunc.org/2025-11-19/b...
Some of those "criminal" records include shoplifting and driving with an expired registration. Some were U.S. citizens.
www.wunc.org/2025-11-19/b...
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Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
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(They’re not cowards, they’re wealthy people protecting their own interests, and years ago they made the very smart calculation that it was better to be perceived as cowards who care than as ruthless career politicians who only truly care about cash and power.)
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
(They’re not cowards, they’re wealthy people protecting their own interests, and years ago they made the very smart calculation that it was better to be perceived as cowards who care than as ruthless career politicians who only truly care about cash and power.)
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Wow, Trossard!
What a goal. Like Arshavin at Anfield
What a goal. Like Arshavin at Anfield
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wow, Trossard!
What a goal. Like Arshavin at Anfield
What a goal. Like Arshavin at Anfield
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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Editorial cartoon: Don't bread on me. Enjoy :)
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Editorial cartoon: Don't bread on me. Enjoy :)
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Add a dose of propaganda to your morning coffee.. This smells of Russian-like “special operation”
November 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Add a dose of propaganda to your morning coffee.. This smells of Russian-like “special operation”
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Arsenal played 6 matches in October.
6 wins. 6 clean sheets. 12 scored.
First club in English top flight history to do it.
6 wins. 6 clean sheets. 12 scored.
First club in English top flight history to do it.
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Arsenal played 6 matches in October.
6 wins. 6 clean sheets. 12 scored.
First club in English top flight history to do it.
6 wins. 6 clean sheets. 12 scored.
First club in English top flight history to do it.
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i really cant believe we’re still discussing this in 2025 but if the choice you give voters is “republican vs temu republican” they are going to continue to choose the name brand over the generic, this is really basic human nature stuff
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
i really cant believe we’re still discussing this in 2025 but if the choice you give voters is “republican vs temu republican” they are going to continue to choose the name brand over the generic, this is really basic human nature stuff
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look at what happened with immigration: dems try to be “centrist” with the biden border bill, gop just went further right and started lying about eating pets…may be a lesson to learn there
October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
look at what happened with immigration: dems try to be “centrist” with the biden border bill, gop just went further right and started lying about eating pets…may be a lesson to learn there
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Never take this team for granted. They're not normal, and we'll be waiting a long time before a similar one shows up.
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Never take this team for granted. They're not normal, and we'll be waiting a long time before a similar one shows up.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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WOW: The White House says the president's MAIN PRIORITY is his BALLROOM. SNAP is ending. Subsidies for health care are gong to double and in some instances quadruple plan premiums. The government is shut down. The cost of living is through the roof. And his priority is his ballroom.
October 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
WOW: The White House says the president's MAIN PRIORITY is his BALLROOM. SNAP is ending. Subsidies for health care are gong to double and in some instances quadruple plan premiums. The government is shut down. The cost of living is through the roof. And his priority is his ballroom.
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North Carolina is virtually synonymous with partisan gerrymandering. Republicans have drawn all election maps in our state for 14 years running - the last Democratic lawmaker to touch any map, whatsoever, was back in 2003.
Here are just a few examples of the rigged maps that are in effect today.
Here are just a few examples of the rigged maps that are in effect today.
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
North Carolina is virtually synonymous with partisan gerrymandering. Republicans have drawn all election maps in our state for 14 years running - the last Democratic lawmaker to touch any map, whatsoever, was back in 2003.
Here are just a few examples of the rigged maps that are in effect today.
Here are just a few examples of the rigged maps that are in effect today.
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If only there was some kind of signal
October 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If only there was some kind of signal
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If you were looking for an example of everything that's wrong in our politics today, you could do worse than this sentiment from Republican North Carolina State Senator Ralph Hise on Monday, October 20th 2025, to objections from lawmakers about his proposal to rig North Carolina's Congressional map.
October 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If you were looking for an example of everything that's wrong in our politics today, you could do worse than this sentiment from Republican North Carolina State Senator Ralph Hise on Monday, October 20th 2025, to objections from lawmakers about his proposal to rig North Carolina's Congressional map.
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Genuinely what an insane image
October 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Genuinely what an insane image
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Quiz: United States or Nottingham Forest
it just blows my mind that absolutely none of this needed to happen
Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties after just 39 days in charge.
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More from @nottmtails.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Quiz: United States or Nottingham Forest
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I know you all know what deranged, vile, propaganda nonsense this is. But for the record:
Leaders of the regime are declaring the opposition party and all forms of political dissent as illegitimate - and large swaths of the population to be dangerous terrorists. This is incredibly dangerous.
Leaders of the regime are declaring the opposition party and all forms of political dissent as illegitimate - and large swaths of the population to be dangerous terrorists. This is incredibly dangerous.
Mike Johnson on No Kings: "We refer to it by its more accurate description -- the Hate America Rally. You're gonna bring together the Marxists, the socialists, the antifa advocates, the anarchists, and the pro-Hamas wing of the far left Democrat Party. That is the modern Democratic Party."
October 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I know you all know what deranged, vile, propaganda nonsense this is. But for the record:
Leaders of the regime are declaring the opposition party and all forms of political dissent as illegitimate - and large swaths of the population to be dangerous terrorists. This is incredibly dangerous.
Leaders of the regime are declaring the opposition party and all forms of political dissent as illegitimate - and large swaths of the population to be dangerous terrorists. This is incredibly dangerous.
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