Suds Terkel
@sudsterkel.bsky.social
Baseball (Go White Sox, meh), BBQ, beer, books, Boston Terriers, bourbon. Begrudging user of the Oxford comma. Opponent of rampant enshitification who wonders whatever happened to authenticity.
Hailing from and still sequestered in ChiSuburbia.
Hailing from and still sequestered in ChiSuburbia.
Pinned
Time for the US to Dump the Word "Homeland"
In 1934, at the Nazi party’s big coming-out event, they introduced the term “homeland.”…
truthout.org
Bskyers of a certain age may recall recoiling in horror when the Bush Administration took some existing chunks of government and rolled it into a new security apparatus called The Department of Homeland Security because the word "Homeland" was so Nazi-ish.
Now two decades later, here we are....
Now two decades later, here we are....
Generative AI is to writing as microwaving is to cooking....
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Generative AI is to writing as microwaving is to cooking....
Karoline may yet regret being such a pick-me girl....
As Karoline Leavitt concludes her press briefing and walks off, @andrewfeinberg.com asks: "What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
She did not respond.
She did not respond.
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Karoline may yet regret being such a pick-me girl....
I think my disdain for large language models may well be rooted in the fact that I never agreed with the tenets of structuralism. #JokeLikeSubstance
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I think my disdain for large language models may well be rooted in the fact that I never agreed with the tenets of structuralism. #JokeLikeSubstance
Trying to decide whether generative AI zealots are more sociopathic or psychopathic is a fool's errand....
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Trying to decide whether generative AI zealots are more sociopathic or psychopathic is a fool's errand....
Today in WTF, I was approached by a digital agency about doing some executive ghostwriting. After replying, I spent several hours pondering the possibilities of adding this agency to my client roster. Then we talked money, and I was told my expectations were too high -- they max out at $22 per hour!
elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of fire .
ALT: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of fire .
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today in WTF, I was approached by a digital agency about doing some executive ghostwriting. After replying, I spent several hours pondering the possibilities of adding this agency to my client roster. Then we talked money, and I was told my expectations were too high -- they max out at $22 per hour!
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"[The regime] is desperately hoping that the Supreme Court will give it a free pass on funding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits for this month"
So much for the "we did it so people can get fed" excuse from the 8 Dems who gave it all away yesterday.
What, empty promises from the liars??🙄
So much for the "we did it so people can get fed" excuse from the 8 Dems who gave it all away yesterday.
What, empty promises from the liars??🙄
Trump Gives Away Game on Food Stamp Funding With Supreme Court Request
It was never about the shutdown.
newrepublic.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"[The regime] is desperately hoping that the Supreme Court will give it a free pass on funding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits for this month"
So much for the "we did it so people can get fed" excuse from the 8 Dems who gave it all away yesterday.
What, empty promises from the liars??🙄
So much for the "we did it so people can get fed" excuse from the 8 Dems who gave it all away yesterday.
What, empty promises from the liars??🙄
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"What's the point of standards?" is also how she has a job
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
"What's the point of standards?" is also how she has a job
Trump getting fluffed by the broadcast crew in the Commanders-Lions game. They really need to ask him about this....
The day Donald Trump's narcissism killed the USFL
Although the president is a constant critic of the NFL, he unintentionally helped the league during a hapless turn as a witness in a 1986 lawsuit
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Trump getting fluffed by the broadcast crew in the Commanders-Lions game. They really need to ask him about this....
Finally watched *Sinners.* Damn, that was great!
a man wearing a blue hat is hugging another man with the words be careful above him
ALT: a man wearing a blue hat is hugging another man with the words be careful above him
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Finally watched *Sinners.* Damn, that was great!
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Can’t believe I’m having to post this again.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Can’t believe I’m having to post this again.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
Things you don’t get to choose; Sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability, mental/physical health, religion you’re born into.
Things you do get to choose; Whether or not to be an arsehole to someone about any of these things.
What a time to be alive!
Closing arguments begin. The government says, “Everyone has a right to their personal beliefs…However, that does not give them the right to touch another person, to strike another person, even with a sandwich.”
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
What a time to be alive!
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Zohran Mamdani won NYC Mayor while unapologetically:
-Calling Israel's siege on Palestinians a genocide
-Upholding ICC's warrant to arrest Netanyahu
-Upholding BDS as a legitimate form of free speech
-Demanding Palestinian self-determination
-Securing a plurality of Jewish voters
This is the future
-Calling Israel's siege on Palestinians a genocide
-Upholding ICC's warrant to arrest Netanyahu
-Upholding BDS as a legitimate form of free speech
-Demanding Palestinian self-determination
-Securing a plurality of Jewish voters
This is the future
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Zohran Mamdani won NYC Mayor while unapologetically:
-Calling Israel's siege on Palestinians a genocide
-Upholding ICC's warrant to arrest Netanyahu
-Upholding BDS as a legitimate form of free speech
-Demanding Palestinian self-determination
-Securing a plurality of Jewish voters
This is the future
-Calling Israel's siege on Palestinians a genocide
-Upholding ICC's warrant to arrest Netanyahu
-Upholding BDS as a legitimate form of free speech
-Demanding Palestinian self-determination
-Securing a plurality of Jewish voters
This is the future
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Having beliefs, acting on them and having a plan for delivering for regular people works! Least common denominator, triangulated bullshit, talking a big game & not actually doing anything real, being donor-pilled & addicted to consultant word salad = it’s all is easily spotted & nobody wants it!
I think a lot of people have been noticing this over the past couple years but courage and conviction wins people over. Drawing lines and plotting indifference curves to figure out what you believe in turns them off
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Having beliefs, acting on them and having a plan for delivering for regular people works! Least common denominator, triangulated bullshit, talking a big game & not actually doing anything real, being donor-pilled & addicted to consultant word salad = it’s all is easily spotted & nobody wants it!
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I sincerely hope that Congressional Republicans are watching the election results tonight.
Because they’re next.
Because they’re next.
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I sincerely hope that Congressional Republicans are watching the election results tonight.
Because they’re next.
Because they’re next.
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And, this feels so good to write and live:
The New York Times calls the New York City mayor's race for Zohran Mamdani.
The New York Times calls the New York City mayor's race for Zohran Mamdani.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
And, this feels so good to write and live:
The New York Times calls the New York City mayor's race for Zohran Mamdani.
The New York Times calls the New York City mayor's race for Zohran Mamdani.
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JD Vance’s half bro just got destroyed in the Cincinnati Mayoral race!
Aftab Pureval:
💙 1st Asian American mayor of Cinci
💙 1st person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to a prominent political office in the US
💙Son of immigrants- his mom is a refugee from Tibet
Aftab Pureval:
💙 1st Asian American mayor of Cinci
💙 1st person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to a prominent political office in the US
💙Son of immigrants- his mom is a refugee from Tibet
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
JD Vance’s half bro just got destroyed in the Cincinnati Mayoral race!
Aftab Pureval:
💙 1st Asian American mayor of Cinci
💙 1st person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to a prominent political office in the US
💙Son of immigrants- his mom is a refugee from Tibet
Aftab Pureval:
💙 1st Asian American mayor of Cinci
💙 1st person of Tibetan heritage to be elected to a prominent political office in the US
💙Son of immigrants- his mom is a refugee from Tibet
Great interview about a wonderful new book that I've been enjoying the hell out of, one that has led me down all sorts of Cars wormholes and even got me to listen to part of the Milkwood album....
New at No Fences Review: it was a real pleasure to talk to Bill Janovitz about his great new biography of The Cars. I learned so much from the book and our conversation. Please share and subscribe!
Let The Stories Be Told: A Conversation about The Cars with Bill Janovitz
Charles talks to the author of a new band biography
nofencesreview.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Great interview about a wonderful new book that I've been enjoying the hell out of, one that has led me down all sorts of Cars wormholes and even got me to listen to part of the Milkwood album....
Are we all posting our favorite Dick Cheney memories today?
Here's mine:
Here's mine:
November 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Are we all posting our favorite Dick Cheney memories today?
Here's mine:
Here's mine:
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
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Obama: They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and D.E.I. For every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? D.E.I.. Wife mad at you? D.E.I..
November 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Obama: They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and D.E.I. For every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? D.E.I.. Wife mad at you? D.E.I..
"Jake" rhymes with "mistake," and that's all I've gotta say about this sycophantic putz....
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"Jake" rhymes with "mistake," and that's all I've gotta say about this sycophantic putz....
As the saying goes, every conservaturd accusation is a confession....
Offensive, obviously and a deep insult to the high office.
Suing him into oblivion sounds too good.
Suing him into oblivion sounds too good.
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
As the saying goes, every conservaturd accusation is a confession....
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14 million American kids about to lose access to food:
• Trump is spending $1 billion outfitting a hand-me-down Qatari 747 he plans to take into retirement
• Kristi Noem bought two Gulfstream luxury jets for her travel to photo opps
• FBI's Kash Patel is using its Gulfstream g550 for dates
• Trump is spending $1 billion outfitting a hand-me-down Qatari 747 he plans to take into retirement
• Kristi Noem bought two Gulfstream luxury jets for her travel to photo opps
• FBI's Kash Patel is using its Gulfstream g550 for dates
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
14 million American kids about to lose access to food:
• Trump is spending $1 billion outfitting a hand-me-down Qatari 747 he plans to take into retirement
• Kristi Noem bought two Gulfstream luxury jets for her travel to photo opps
• FBI's Kash Patel is using its Gulfstream g550 for dates
• Trump is spending $1 billion outfitting a hand-me-down Qatari 747 he plans to take into retirement
• Kristi Noem bought two Gulfstream luxury jets for her travel to photo opps
• FBI's Kash Patel is using its Gulfstream g550 for dates