Karl Runser
@therunser.bsky.social
Lutheran pastor; cat person; etc. etc.
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2026 basically
February 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
2026 basically
lol
Seems like most people on here are anti-evil. That's the kind of insular groupthink that loses elections :/
February 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM
lol
Rothkopf is usually quite thoughtful and has a good head for politics and strategy.
Odd to see him hang on so tightly to a reductive take about “religion” in politics.
Odd to see him hang on so tightly to a reductive take about “religion” in politics.
February 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Rothkopf is usually quite thoughtful and has a good head for politics and strategy.
Odd to see him hang on so tightly to a reductive take about “religion” in politics.
Odd to see him hang on so tightly to a reductive take about “religion” in politics.
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I’m from Kentucky and this is a terrible take. Beshear has been consistently winning as a Dem in statewide office in a traditionally incredibly red state WHILE refusing to throw trans people under the bus. This is an enormous win!
Do we want Southern Dems or no??
Do we want Southern Dems or no??
February 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I’m from Kentucky and this is a terrible take. Beshear has been consistently winning as a Dem in statewide office in a traditionally incredibly red state WHILE refusing to throw trans people under the bus. This is an enormous win!
Do we want Southern Dems or no??
Do we want Southern Dems or no??
I get the concern about exclusivity Mr Rothkopf refers to in one of his replies, but after Jesse Jackson died I thought about his speech to the ‘88 Dem convention.
It’s one of the principle reasons I became interested in politics — a speech whose entire point was inclusivity.
It’s one of the principle reasons I became interested in politics — a speech whose entire point was inclusivity.
February 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I get the concern about exclusivity Mr Rothkopf refers to in one of his replies, but after Jesse Jackson died I thought about his speech to the ‘88 Dem convention.
It’s one of the principle reasons I became interested in politics — a speech whose entire point was inclusivity.
It’s one of the principle reasons I became interested in politics — a speech whose entire point was inclusivity.
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Important addition here!
This GOOD BOY ran onto the course during the Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Team Sprint event, crossing the finish line and being automatically recorded by OMEGA’s photofinish camera 😆
February 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Important addition here!
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DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
February 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
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the title also doesn't make it clear that the extremist messaging commonly occurs in this ADMINISTRATION'S messaging and could be read to imply "gov messaging is always like this, it's normal"
February 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM
the title also doesn't make it clear that the extremist messaging commonly occurs in this ADMINISTRATION'S messaging and could be read to imply "gov messaging is always like this, it's normal"
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Bill Watterson, 1991
February 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Bill Watterson, 1991
Yes, and cruelty is never satisfied with a single target.
A system built to eat people never stops eating people.
The concentration camps will not only be for immigrants, documented or otherwise. They already aren't.
They won't only be for brown and Black people.
The targets will keep expanding. It will not end.
The only way it will is if we stop it. Both in and out of the system. There is no other way.
They won't only be for brown and Black people.
The targets will keep expanding. It will not end.
The only way it will is if we stop it. Both in and out of the system. There is no other way.
February 18, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Yes, and cruelty is never satisfied with a single target.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
February 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
Bless the artists.
February 17, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Bless the artists.
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P.J. O’Rourke on Jesse Jackson at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, from Parliament of Whores…
February 17, 2026 at 11:23 AM
P.J. O’Rourke on Jesse Jackson at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, from Parliament of Whores…
“Keep hope alive!”
God rest his soul.
God rest his soul.
Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84.
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:46 AM
“Keep hope alive!”
God rest his soul.
God rest his soul.
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Here it is, your moment of zen.
February 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Here it is, your moment of zen.
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The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility. n.pr/4rYs8nG
Frederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96
The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility. n.pr/4rYs8nG
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agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
The secret to engaging in social media debate is knowing you will never win anyone over. The best you can hope for is to have people who already agree with tell you you're awesome. You might great a dopamine thrill from the righteousness of your anger! Fine benefits, all. But you will never win.
February 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
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The replies are … a ride.
I'm sorry but the idea that any Democrat, Gavin Newsom included, would conduct Operation Metro Surge is completely deranged. It feels like you're trying to gaslight us or something.
brother, the point people are trying to make is that "get ICE out of minneapolis" is a bar that Newsom fails to clear and his boosters are actively shaming people for trying to get him to step over it
February 17, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The replies are … a ride.
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”This is a world of compensations; and he who would *be* no slave, must consent to *have* no slave. Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it.”
February 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
”This is a world of compensations; and he who would *be* no slave, must consent to *have* no slave. Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it.”
That’s right.
A giant loss: Robert Duvall is gone. An extraordinary artist who was fluent in every dialect of film acting, from ice-cold underplayer (The Godfather) to expert naturalist (Tender Mercies, The Apostle) to balls-to-the-wall maniac (Apocalypse Now). One of our all-timers. Plunge into that filmography.
Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
February 16, 2026 at 8:12 PM
That’s right.
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The Twilight Zone episode “Miniature” always makes me sob. Robert Duvall played a lonely man many today would see as autistic, with such kindness and heart. Like Boo Radley, he made us feel compassion. Thank you for the humanity you gave us, Mr. Duvall.
RIP
RIP
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
The Twilight Zone episode “Miniature” always makes me sob. Robert Duvall played a lonely man many today would see as autistic, with such kindness and heart. Like Boo Radley, he made us feel compassion. Thank you for the humanity you gave us, Mr. Duvall.
RIP
RIP