Strings and Sealing Wax
@strings.bsky.social
Left boundary layer separation enthusiast, chisel sharpener, clamp guy, he/him
Everyone on the left, from suburban wine moms to whoever the 2028 Democratic nominee ends up being, needs to get really comfortable calling Republicans liars. When they say they’re trying to protect women and girls, say “that’s bullshit, you support Epstein’s best friend, the rapist Donald Trump”
Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
February 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Everyone on the left, from suburban wine moms to whoever the 2028 Democratic nominee ends up being, needs to get really comfortable calling Republicans liars. When they say they’re trying to protect women and girls, say “that’s bullshit, you support Epstein’s best friend, the rapist Donald Trump”
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It counts as a loss for Robert Kraft though
February 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
It counts as a loss for Robert Kraft though
“What are you reading?”
“It’s this new book written by AI, came out just this week!”
“Oh, do you like it?”
“It was written in a day.”
“… what?”
“It was written in just one day!”
“O… ok. Are you enjoying it?”
“It’s their 5th book this month and 2 more are scheduled for next week!”
“… cool?”
“It’s this new book written by AI, came out just this week!”
“Oh, do you like it?”
“It was written in a day.”
“… what?”
“It was written in just one day!”
“O… ok. Are you enjoying it?”
“It’s their 5th book this month and 2 more are scheduled for next week!”
“… cool?”
“If I can generate a book in a day, and you need six months to write a book, who’s going to win the race?” God this is bleak
The New Fabio Is Claude
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
“What are you reading?”
“It’s this new book written by AI, came out just this week!”
“Oh, do you like it?”
“It was written in a day.”
“… what?”
“It was written in just one day!”
“O… ok. Are you enjoying it?”
“It’s their 5th book this month and 2 more are scheduled for next week!”
“… cool?”
“It’s this new book written by AI, came out just this week!”
“Oh, do you like it?”
“It was written in a day.”
“… what?”
“It was written in just one day!”
“O… ok. Are you enjoying it?”
“It’s their 5th book this month and 2 more are scheduled for next week!”
“… cool?”
As someone who is happily married, I find the attempt to commoditize her dead husband like this to be incredibly off putting. If someone I knew did this I would ask them whether they ever actually liked their spouse
It’s like watching how Christianity spilt up into different religions
February 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM
As someone who is happily married, I find the attempt to commoditize her dead husband like this to be incredibly off putting. If someone I knew did this I would ask them whether they ever actually liked their spouse
Clinton said “a few of Trump’s supporters are racists and sexists and homophobes, they’re deplorables, but most of them are good people” and 96% of Republicans responded by tattooing “deplorable” on their foreheads
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Clinton said “a few of Trump’s supporters are racists and sexists and homophobes, they’re deplorables, but most of them are good people” and 96% of Republicans responded by tattooing “deplorable” on their foreheads
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Imagine playing on an elementary school travel league team in 1997 and you make it to the title game and your coach is like “you’re gonna defend number 23, he’ll be the first player that people will argue is as good as Michael Jordan”
Twelve-year-old LeBron James playing in the 1997 YBOA National Championship Game on August 2, 1997.
February 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Imagine playing on an elementary school travel league team in 1997 and you make it to the title game and your coach is like “you’re gonna defend number 23, he’ll be the first player that people will argue is as good as Michael Jordan”
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the most impactful thing Elon Musk has ever done or will ever do regarding science and innovation in this country is illegally cut billions of dollars of research funds for literally no reason
February 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
the most impactful thing Elon Musk has ever done or will ever do regarding science and innovation in this country is illegally cut billions of dollars of research funds for literally no reason
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My fav bit is the part where she's like "My grandson is adopted from Guetamala and I fear for his safety but theres no way I will ever vote to shutter the agency I call and tell him to carry papers and be afraid of"
“Renee Goodman [sic], Alex Pretti – there are no words,” DeLauro said.
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
“You said there were no words after the murder of those two individuals,” said Rev. Jack Perkins Davidson. “I think the words are ‘Abolish ICE.’”
www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-02...
DeLauro to pressing clergy: 'I will not vote to abolish ICE'
The Connecticut U.S. representative found herself at odds with faith leaders.
www.ctpublic.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
My fav bit is the part where she's like "My grandson is adopted from Guetamala and I fear for his safety but theres no way I will ever vote to shutter the agency I call and tell him to carry papers and be afraid of"
It’s 2006 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an incredibly unpopular Republican administration
It’s 2018 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an incredibly unpopular Republican administration
It’s 2026 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an
It’s 2018 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an incredibly unpopular Republican administration
It’s 2026 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an
February 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM
It’s 2006 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an incredibly unpopular Republican administration
It’s 2018 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an incredibly unpopular Republican administration
It’s 2026 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an
It’s 2018 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an incredibly unpopular Republican administration
It’s 2026 and Dems are overperforming in special elections under an
Wonder if Sam Darnold is available
Russini: Vikings will look to bring on a veteran QB.
February 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Wonder if Sam Darnold is available
Way too on the nose
American star Alysa Liu overcame a delay en route to the Milano Skating Arena caused by Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade and finished second in the women’s short program at the Olympics team event.
“We almost didn’t make it,” her coach said.
“We almost didn’t make it,” her coach said.
Nothing could stop the U.S. figure skating team. Not even JD Vance’s motorcade.
Alysa Liu and world champion dance team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates have the Americans leading the team event after day one.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Way too on the nose
Like taking a swing at someone and then complaining when you get your shit rocked
February 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Like taking a swing at someone and then complaining when you get your shit rocked
The Trump administration may be more corrupt than every other administration combined?
“Four of [Don Jr]’s portfolio companies have won contracts from the Trump [regime] this year amounting to $735 MILLION… It looks like more Trump enrichment. When the public and the private are as intertwined as they are in this [regime] it’s hard to tell the difference.”
@johncassidysays.bsky.social
@johncassidysays.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The Trump administration may be more corrupt than every other administration combined?
From .98 down to .84 is a 13.5% loss. If you were invested in the stock market and your portfolio made 13% last year, you LOST money
WASH POST: “Dollar down 10% under Trump… the key to the dollar’s drop is the ripple effect of the president’s erratic policymaking, including abrupt stops and starts with tariffs and military action against a lengthening list of countries…” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
February 7, 2026 at 12:52 AM
From .98 down to .84 is a 13.5% loss. If you were invested in the stock market and your portfolio made 13% last year, you LOST money
Who knows why this was what caused Jeffries to find his spine, I just hope this isn’t the extent of it
BREAKING:
New reaction from Leader Jeffries to the racist Trump video:
"This disgusting video posted by the so-called president was done intentionally. Fuck Donald Trump and his vile, racist, and malignant behavior. This guy is an unhinged bottom feeder."
New reaction from Leader Jeffries to the racist Trump video:
"This disgusting video posted by the so-called president was done intentionally. Fuck Donald Trump and his vile, racist, and malignant behavior. This guy is an unhinged bottom feeder."
February 7, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Who knows why this was what caused Jeffries to find his spine, I just hope this isn’t the extent of it
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Experts warned against drinking raw milk before it killed this baby, too.
Experts warn against drinking raw milk after New Mexico baby's listeria death
Consumption of raw milk has seen a resurgence in recent months with some promoting it as "liquid gold" on social media.
www.bbc.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Experts warned against drinking raw milk before it killed this baby, too.
This is correct. The Democratic Party, for all its many, many, many faults, is an existing national party with all the infrastructure that comes with that. You want this boat to go north but the captain’s going south? Mutiny! Commandeer the boat! Don’t jump into the water and try to build a new one!
Related, the best way change the system in the short term is to use nominating mechanisms to turn Democrats into a social justice & democracy party.
Running 3rd party candidates is a loser. Long-term, we need proportional representation.
Running 3rd party candidates is a loser. Long-term, we need proportional representation.
Coordination games are hard, even (especially?) for elites.
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This is correct. The Democratic Party, for all its many, many, many faults, is an existing national party with all the infrastructure that comes with that. You want this boat to go north but the captain’s going south? Mutiny! Commandeer the boat! Don’t jump into the water and try to build a new one!
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The Europeans have begun turning the Epstein files into Epstein trials. Is there any movement at all on this in the US?
Police search two homes connected to Peter Mandelson over Epstein scandal www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Police search two homes connected to Peter Mandelson over Epstein scandal
Properties in London and Wiltshire targeted by officers investigating alleged leaks to late child sex offender
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Europeans have begun turning the Epstein files into Epstein trials. Is there any movement at all on this in the US?
Maybe the fact that the White House puts out so many inflammatory statements that you’re tired of being asked to respond to them all should be an indicator that something is wrong?
February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Maybe the fact that the White House puts out so many inflammatory statements that you’re tired of being asked to respond to them all should be an indicator that something is wrong?
What does a “sane Republican” look like, exactly?
Donald Trump is withholding billions of dollars in New York infrastructure unless he gets Penn Station and Dulles Airport named after him.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
February 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
What does a “sane Republican” look like, exactly?
Kirkland beer is honestly solid (the lager is made by Deschutes out of Oregon)
Kirkland 48 racks of beer 🤤
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Kirkland beer is honestly solid (the lager is made by Deschutes out of Oregon)
Ok maybe there actually is a good use of AI
I don’t want to laugh at a small business but also VERY funny
February 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Ok maybe there actually is a good use of AI
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Trump took down the racist photo of the Obamas as apes, which was the right thing to do, it shows he’s willing to listen to criticism and hopefully, HOPEFULLY, learn from it
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Trump took down the racist photo of the Obamas as apes, which was the right thing to do, it shows he’s willing to listen to criticism and hopefully, HOPEFULLY, learn from it