Brendan
@bccoyne.bsky.social
"Be good. Do good."
--Joshua Patrick Allen
--Joshua Patrick Allen
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You could write this. Or you could write: “That notion, which has been the rule in nearly every country in the Western Hemisphere for over a century, is grounded in the language of the 14th Amendment.”
All how you choose to frame it.
All how you choose to frame it.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
You could write this. Or you could write: “That notion, which has been the rule in nearly every country in the Western Hemisphere for over a century, is grounded in the language of the 14th Amendment.”
All how you choose to frame it.
All how you choose to frame it.
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"It is one of the peculiar features of the present American moment that a nation unrivaled in wealth, stability, and institutional continuity has cultivated a political faction convinced it is living through the twilight of civilization." therationalleague.substack.com/p/maga-isnt-...
MAGA Isn’t the Rebellion of the Oppressed: It’s the Backlash of the Once-Dominant.
A reminder that the most dangerous revolution is the one staged by people who were never oppressed to begin with.
therationalleague.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"It is one of the peculiar features of the present American moment that a nation unrivaled in wealth, stability, and institutional continuity has cultivated a political faction convinced it is living through the twilight of civilization." therationalleague.substack.com/p/maga-isnt-...
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They all know, based on how the Dems (who are still all in power) treated the Bush administrations genocidal level war crimes that not a single person will be prosecuted or even investigated.
The "MOVEON" movement will suddenly reappear in 2028.
The "MOVEON" movement will suddenly reappear in 2028.
What sticks out to me is how absolutely unafraid of prosecution this psychopath is. Part of it is narcissistic personality disorder, but it's mostly the perceived weakness of Democrats. Should they retake power, no one expects Democrats to hold anyone accountable.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
They all know, based on how the Dems (who are still all in power) treated the Bush administrations genocidal level war crimes that not a single person will be prosecuted or even investigated.
The "MOVEON" movement will suddenly reappear in 2028.
The "MOVEON" movement will suddenly reappear in 2028.
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I mean, this is an execution
December 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I mean, this is an execution
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they should have to hold nonsense panels like this in front of an auditorium filled with armed starving people
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
they should have to hold nonsense panels like this in front of an auditorium filled with armed starving people
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Cuellar is a Democrat, and Trump helped him escape punishment for corruption with a pardon.
Trump also pardoned Democrat Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, who also was corrupt and got caught.
Plus Republican Rep. George Santos.
The through line isn't partisanship, it's pro-corruption.
Trump also pardoned Democrat Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, who also was corrupt and got caught.
Plus Republican Rep. George Santos.
The through line isn't partisanship, it's pro-corruption.
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Cuellar is a Democrat, and Trump helped him escape punishment for corruption with a pardon.
Trump also pardoned Democrat Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, who also was corrupt and got caught.
Plus Republican Rep. George Santos.
The through line isn't partisanship, it's pro-corruption.
Trump also pardoned Democrat Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, who also was corrupt and got caught.
Plus Republican Rep. George Santos.
The through line isn't partisanship, it's pro-corruption.
I'm not saying we ought to castrate incels, but . . .
New from 404 Media: ChatGPT told a violent stalker to continue running his misogynistic and threat-filled podcast despite the “haters,” and to visit more gyms to find women. The man stalked women in multiple states, including touching and following from work
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
www.404media.co/chatgpt-spot...
ChatGPT Told a Violent Stalker to Embrace the 'Haters,' Indictment Says
A newly filed indictment claims a wannabe influencer used ChatGPT as his "therapist" and "best friend" in his pursuit of the "wife type," while harassing women so aggressively they had to miss work a...
www.404media.co
December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm not saying we ought to castrate incels, but . . .
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It's so incredibly obvious this is her application for the right wing grift circuit. They should fail her out of the school. She would get her martyr narrative and people at the school wouldn't have to deal with her shit. Win-win.
December 1, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It's so incredibly obvious this is her application for the right wing grift circuit. They should fail her out of the school. She would get her martyr narrative and people at the school wouldn't have to deal with her shit. Win-win.
Books are absolutely selling, and there's something of another boom in indie shops happening. And this bookseller -- the type who sells books to bookstores -- loves to see it!
We need to spend 5 years not telling people how much romance makes. That said a lot of people are reading sci fi, horror, thriller and manga as well. Books are selling. xoxo, A Bookseller
seriously, it appears that while basically nobody is reading fiction anymore when it comes to 90% of genres of literature, a lot of very horny people must be spending a lot of money on romance novels
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Books are absolutely selling, and there's something of another boom in indie shops happening. And this bookseller -- the type who sells books to bookstores -- loves to see it!
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Has this been posted yet
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Has this been posted yet
You'll be hard-pressed to find an American who knows this stuff better. Read on & brush up on your understanding of Honduran politics, culture, and society.
From 2009 through the previous election, I co-ran a blog dedicated to explaining Honduran culture and politics to people unfamiliar with its recent and deeper history. The erosion of available media and the shift away from blogs means this year, we are watching and wondering how things will go. 1/
Honduras election: Polls open in vote shadowed by Trump aid threats
The US president is threatening to cut aid to Honduras if his favoured right-wing presidential candidate does not win.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 AM
You'll be hard-pressed to find an American who knows this stuff better. Read on & brush up on your understanding of Honduran politics, culture, and society.
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What if we razed every Data Center to the ground and salted the earth where they stood
December 1, 2025 at 3:40 AM
What if we razed every Data Center to the ground and salted the earth where they stood
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🧵Thinking about Luigi Mangione & the CEO assassination.
Previously, I would have said, "We can't cheer this; the Law is king; we are a nation of laws, and no one is above the law."
(1 of A LOT)...
Previously, I would have said, "We can't cheer this; the Law is king; we are a nation of laws, and no one is above the law."
(1 of A LOT)...
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🧵Thinking about Luigi Mangione & the CEO assassination.
Previously, I would have said, "We can't cheer this; the Law is king; we are a nation of laws, and no one is above the law."
(1 of A LOT)...
Previously, I would have said, "We can't cheer this; the Law is king; we are a nation of laws, and no one is above the law."
(1 of A LOT)...
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the only good counterargument to “they should be tried for war crimes” is “we are not at war so they should straight up be tried for murder”
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
the only good counterargument to “they should be tried for war crimes” is “we are not at war so they should straight up be tried for murder”
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The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
Hell yeah! Ask for these and any other books you want at your local indie store. They'll thank you, and you'll be doing a world of good.
Gotta do what the man says... 😅 I've got two art history books to sell you:
NEW EXPORT CHINA (@ucpress.bsky.social, 2023) - www.ucpress.edu/books/new-ex...
MATERIAL SELVES (@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social, 2024) - www.bloomsbury.com/au/material-...
Perfect gifts for the art lovers in your life! 🎅🏼
NEW EXPORT CHINA (@ucpress.bsky.social, 2023) - www.ucpress.edu/books/new-ex...
MATERIAL SELVES (@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social, 2024) - www.bloomsbury.com/au/material-...
Perfect gifts for the art lovers in your life! 🎅🏼
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Hell yeah! Ask for these and any other books you want at your local indie store. They'll thank you, and you'll be doing a world of good.
Terrific read from one of the very best university presses around!
Because @lollardfish.bsky.social says we should promote our books: utpress.utexas.edu/9781477313138/
Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back
Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hi...
utpress.utexas.edu
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Terrific read from one of the very best university presses around!
Looks like @theonion.com hacked MoJo's account.
The women drawn to RFK Jr. see an intoxicating cocktail of romance and danger—whether it's getting attacked by a yak or texting about taking metaphorical bullets for each other.
But to most others, Kennedy is a reckless conspiracy theorist whose appetite for danger will result in a sicker America.
But to most others, Kennedy is a reckless conspiracy theorist whose appetite for danger will result in a sicker America.
The inexplicable sex appeal of RFK Jr.
How can such ferocious desire be attached to this man? Two memoirs by the women who love him offer some clues.
www.motherjones.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Looks like @theonion.com hacked MoJo's account.
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i think it would be funny to throw economists into a volcano
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
i think it would be funny to throw economists into a volcano
I'll match.
I’m willing to put up the first $100 into a fund for the reporter who asks Karoline Leavitt, “Does President Trump agree with RFK Jr’s position on felching.”
#MAFA
#MAFA
November 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I'll match.
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Somehow MARK SANFORD ends up looking like the reasonable one here.
That’d be like Marjorie Taylor Greene telling people “hey, cool it with the conspiracy theories.”
<puts hand to earpiece>
That’d be like Marjorie Taylor Greene telling people “hey, cool it with the conspiracy theories.”
<puts hand to earpiece>
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Somehow MARK SANFORD ends up looking like the reasonable one here.
That’d be like Marjorie Taylor Greene telling people “hey, cool it with the conspiracy theories.”
<puts hand to earpiece>
That’d be like Marjorie Taylor Greene telling people “hey, cool it with the conspiracy theories.”
<puts hand to earpiece>
Good on @littlebadger.bsky.social for withdrawing. Public figures need to boycott any institution that would do this. Withhold your labor.
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Good on @littlebadger.bsky.social for withdrawing. Public figures need to boycott any institution that would do this. Withhold your labor.
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Larry Summers Announces He Will Step Down From Chair With Belt Around Neck
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Larry Summers Announces He Will Step Down From Chair With Belt Around Neck
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Hmmm... I just read this article yesterday on what Hitler's DNA shows. Birds of a feather.
apple.news/AtekCjKr1Su6...
apple.news/AtekCjKr1Su6...
"We analysed Hitler’s DNA – and what we discovered made us gasp"
Turi King and Alex J Kay have married genetics with history to study a sample of DNA from Adolf Hitler – and, as they reveal, their research has thrown up some extraordinary insights into the Nazi dic...
apple.news
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Hmmm... I just read this article yesterday on what Hitler's DNA shows. Birds of a feather.
apple.news/AtekCjKr1Su6...
apple.news/AtekCjKr1Su6...