William C. Fox
@williamcfox.bsky.social
Writer. ‘William C. Fox’ on YouTube. Five years in public diplomacy at German Embassy, Washington. MA Poli Comm from American University.
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William C. Fox
@williamcfox.bsky.social
· Nov 29
Happy to be here! Follow me if you’d like to read about:
1) Political History
2) World History
3) Geopolitics
4) thoughtful, contextualized current events
5) Russian Literature
6) Star Trek ;)
Background: 5 years in public diplomacy at German Embassy in D.C..MA from American University.
1) Political History
2) World History
3) Geopolitics
4) thoughtful, contextualized current events
5) Russian Literature
6) Star Trek ;)
Background: 5 years in public diplomacy at German Embassy in D.C..MA from American University.
Snow has gone from inconvenient while pretty to disgusting, gag-inducing - just nasty.
Someone turn up the heat!
Someone turn up the heat!
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Snow has gone from inconvenient while pretty to disgusting, gag-inducing - just nasty.
Someone turn up the heat!
Someone turn up the heat!
After shoveling snow for hours yesterday, a new obstacle got between me and my notes this morning.
I will overcome such tribulations and record my next lecture!! /s
I will overcome such tribulations and record my next lecture!! /s
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
After shoveling snow for hours yesterday, a new obstacle got between me and my notes this morning.
I will overcome such tribulations and record my next lecture!! /s
I will overcome such tribulations and record my next lecture!! /s
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since Trump threatened to invade Greenland. What a wild decade that was - the longest 50 years of my life. Next millennium is sure to be better.
January 25, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since Trump threatened to invade Greenland. What a wild decade that was - the longest 50 years of my life. Next millennium is sure to be better.
Early to rise. Easy to distract.
January 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Early to rise. Easy to distract.
I’m officially a cardholder at the Library of Congress!
(Anyone can do this, but I’m still excited)
(Anyone can do this, but I’m still excited)
January 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I’m officially a cardholder at the Library of Congress!
(Anyone can do this, but I’m still excited)
(Anyone can do this, but I’m still excited)
I have the ABCs song stuck in my head.
Yes, the children’s song to teach the alphabet.
What in the actual hell. This is awful. lol.
Yes, the children’s song to teach the alphabet.
What in the actual hell. This is awful. lol.
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I have the ABCs song stuck in my head.
Yes, the children’s song to teach the alphabet.
What in the actual hell. This is awful. lol.
Yes, the children’s song to teach the alphabet.
What in the actual hell. This is awful. lol.
We’re resting up! Recording a new lecture tomorrow that will cover areas of American History spanning 1787 to 2000 — wonder how many hours it will be…
December 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We’re resting up! Recording a new lecture tomorrow that will cover areas of American History spanning 1787 to 2000 — wonder how many hours it will be…
“Wikipedia is a problem”
Meanwhile, Britannica:
Meanwhile, Britannica:
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“Wikipedia is a problem”
Meanwhile, Britannica:
Meanwhile, Britannica:
I love what I do. I hate what I do. So what do I do?
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I love what I do. I hate what I do. So what do I do?
Don’t fall in love with politicians.
It is your task as a citizen to be skeptical, hold officials to account, to not be drawn into cults of personality.
And if your first thought is, “well my guy/gal is actually authentic and out there for the people.” -No, damnit. I’m talking to you specifically.
It is your task as a citizen to be skeptical, hold officials to account, to not be drawn into cults of personality.
And if your first thought is, “well my guy/gal is actually authentic and out there for the people.” -No, damnit. I’m talking to you specifically.
November 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Don’t fall in love with politicians.
It is your task as a citizen to be skeptical, hold officials to account, to not be drawn into cults of personality.
And if your first thought is, “well my guy/gal is actually authentic and out there for the people.” -No, damnit. I’m talking to you specifically.
It is your task as a citizen to be skeptical, hold officials to account, to not be drawn into cults of personality.
And if your first thought is, “well my guy/gal is actually authentic and out there for the people.” -No, damnit. I’m talking to you specifically.
YouTube comments say I look like:
Shane Gillis
Seth Rogan
Trotsky
The kid from two and half men
Danny McBride
Shane Gillis
Seth Rogan
Trotsky
The kid from two and half men
Danny McBride
October 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
YouTube comments say I look like:
Shane Gillis
Seth Rogan
Trotsky
The kid from two and half men
Danny McBride
Shane Gillis
Seth Rogan
Trotsky
The kid from two and half men
Danny McBride
The Presidency is a huge job with an overwhelming number of tasks. There might be success in one area and failure in others. If you can’t hold those ideas simultaneously you’re going to drive yourself crazy.
Don’t twist in knots. Enjoy the moment of peace after years of bloodshed. Hope it holds.
Don’t twist in knots. Enjoy the moment of peace after years of bloodshed. Hope it holds.
October 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Presidency is a huge job with an overwhelming number of tasks. There might be success in one area and failure in others. If you can’t hold those ideas simultaneously you’re going to drive yourself crazy.
Don’t twist in knots. Enjoy the moment of peace after years of bloodshed. Hope it holds.
Don’t twist in knots. Enjoy the moment of peace after years of bloodshed. Hope it holds.
AI is making me a paranoid researcher. I used to prioritize the newest articles, books, etc. But in the last year I’ve begun to prioritize pre-2022 sources to avoid AI pollution of information.
It’s sad.
It’s sad.
October 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
AI is making me a paranoid researcher. I used to prioritize the newest articles, books, etc. But in the last year I’ve begun to prioritize pre-2022 sources to avoid AI pollution of information.
It’s sad.
It’s sad.
She had strong opinions on Chinese vs. Soviet Marxism-Leninism, so interrupted my latest recording. I let her take the mic, naturally.
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
She had strong opinions on Chinese vs. Soviet Marxism-Leninism, so interrupted my latest recording. I let her take the mic, naturally.
This @theonion.com headline from 2009 wasn’t so far off the mark.
September 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This @theonion.com headline from 2009 wasn’t so far off the mark.
Reposted by William C. Fox
This Sunday at 1pm PST, join @williamcfox.bsky.social and I for a discussion about whether presidential power only expands, or can it retracts - live on Twitch and YouTube
August 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This Sunday at 1pm PST, join @williamcfox.bsky.social and I for a discussion about whether presidential power only expands, or can it retracts - live on Twitch and YouTube
Out in my city with DC’s violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.
August 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Out in my city with DC’s violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals.
The high in Dallas today is 103, and I just drank hot coffee outside.
In other words, I am the Lisan al Gaib, god emperor of Arrakis
In other words, I am the Lisan al Gaib, god emperor of Arrakis
July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The high in Dallas today is 103, and I just drank hot coffee outside.
In other words, I am the Lisan al Gaib, god emperor of Arrakis
In other words, I am the Lisan al Gaib, god emperor of Arrakis
There should be a plant-based meat call “Phony Bologna” - just sayin’
July 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
There should be a plant-based meat call “Phony Bologna” - just sayin’
The only one smiling in the street is the politician currently in charge.
“El unico que sonrie en la calle es el politico de turno” 🎼
“El unico que sonrie en la calle es el politico de turno” 🎼
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The only one smiling in the street is the politician currently in charge.
“El unico que sonrie en la calle es el politico de turno” 🎼
“El unico que sonrie en la calle es el politico de turno” 🎼
They’re trying to build a prison.
They’re trying to build a prison.
They’re trying to build a prison.
For you and me.
Oh baby,
They’re trying to build a prison.
They’re trying to build a prison.
For you and me.
Oh baby,
July 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
They’re trying to build a prison.
They’re trying to build a prison.
They’re trying to build a prison.
For you and me.
Oh baby,
They’re trying to build a prison.
They’re trying to build a prison.
For you and me.
Oh baby,
It’s worth a watch, even if YT robot doesn’t think so.
The way the algorithm on YouTube suppresses LGBT content is depressing.
June 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It’s worth a watch, even if YT robot doesn’t think so.
The only thing those two men have in common is a postal address.
June 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The only thing those two men have in common is a postal address.
Today I learned Teddy Roosevelt was a hustle bro grind-trepreneur influencer.
May 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today I learned Teddy Roosevelt was a hustle bro grind-trepreneur influencer.