Ben Riddell (he/him)
@benthetipsybear.bsky.social
Dad, hubby, bartender, handyman, web programmer, former aspiring medievalist.
Progressive, anti-theist, anti-fascist, quasi-semi-intellectual.
I do not automatically follow back. If you produce good content or I know you personally, then maybe I will.
Progressive, anti-theist, anti-fascist, quasi-semi-intellectual.
I do not automatically follow back. If you produce good content or I know you personally, then maybe I will.
No way he said "Nazi's" and not "Nazis".
January 9, 2026 at 5:27 AM
No way he said "Nazi's" and not "Nazis".
Dude. 50-50 call, as usual.
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Dude. 50-50 call, as usual.
Word to the wise - don't ever touch both of your boss's nipples at the same time. At least not when there are cameras around. #LifeLessonsLearned
January 9, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Word to the wise - don't ever touch both of your boss's nipples at the same time. At least not when there are cameras around. #LifeLessonsLearned
January 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM
My position on impeachment is the same as it was six months ago: Impeachment is first about driving public attention to Trump’s crimes and corruption.
Democrats should introduce impeachment articles and force votes to boost their parallel media effort.
Performative public investigations matter.
Democrats should introduce impeachment articles and force votes to boost their parallel media effort.
Performative public investigations matter.
Why push for impeachment?
Because politics is an exercise in moving public opinion as much as counting votes in the senate.
The Jan 6 Hearings were not a criminal proceeding against Trump that would end in jail, but they focused public attention.
Performative public investigations matter
Because politics is an exercise in moving public opinion as much as counting votes in the senate.
The Jan 6 Hearings were not a criminal proceeding against Trump that would end in jail, but they focused public attention.
Performative public investigations matter
January 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
My position on impeachment is the same as it was six months ago: Impeachment is first about driving public attention to Trump’s crimes and corruption.
Democrats should introduce impeachment articles and force votes to boost their parallel media effort.
Performative public investigations matter.
Democrats should introduce impeachment articles and force votes to boost their parallel media effort.
Performative public investigations matter.
Why push for impeachment?
Because politics is an exercise in moving public opinion as much as counting votes in the senate.
The Jan 6 Hearings were not a criminal proceeding against Trump that would end in jail, but they focused public attention.
Performative public investigations matter
Because politics is an exercise in moving public opinion as much as counting votes in the senate.
The Jan 6 Hearings were not a criminal proceeding against Trump that would end in jail, but they focused public attention.
Performative public investigations matter
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Rand Paul would make it 52 to 48, no?
Make the case before the public. Record the Senate and House Votes. Present those to the electorate in the Fall.
Oh, wait. Maybe you're right. We should just do nothing.
Make the case before the public. Record the Senate and House Votes. Present those to the electorate in the Fall.
Oh, wait. Maybe you're right. We should just do nothing.
January 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Rand Paul would make it 52 to 48, no?
Make the case before the public. Record the Senate and House Votes. Present those to the electorate in the Fall.
Oh, wait. Maybe you're right. We should just do nothing.
Make the case before the public. Record the Senate and House Votes. Present those to the electorate in the Fall.
Oh, wait. Maybe you're right. We should just do nothing.
Primaries are coming. Make the case before the public. Record the votes in the House and Senate. Present them to the electorate in the Fall.
January 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Primaries are coming. Make the case before the public. Record the votes in the House and Senate. Present them to the electorate in the Fall.
Not sure what's wrong with demanding that those in leadership position actually lead. Jeffries and Schumer need to impeach and convict, or Trump will invade Greenland, Iran, and Cuba.
January 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Not sure what's wrong with demanding that those in leadership position actually lead. Jeffries and Schumer need to impeach and convict, or Trump will invade Greenland, Iran, and Cuba.
Rep Wasserman Shultz: "I'm okay with violation of all the principles of international law if they, also illegally, put my bestie in charge of the recovery."
Is that about right?
Is that about right?
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Rep Wasserman Shultz: "I'm okay with violation of all the principles of international law if they, also illegally, put my bestie in charge of the recovery."
Is that about right?
Is that about right?
Boots are on the ground, Rep. Miller-Meeks. What are you going to do about it?
January 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Boots are on the ground, Rep. Miller-Meeks. What are you going to do about it?
To be fair, you can barely make out who is who through the sheets. And cotton can act as a Faraday Cage in Trump's head - something to do with magnets.
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
To be fair, you can barely make out who is who through the sheets. And cotton can act as a Faraday Cage in Trump's head - something to do with magnets.
Look out! It's Prune Tracy and Dick Face!
I'm never not thinking about the Simpsons.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=127...
I'm never not thinking about the Simpsons.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=127...
Redirecting...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Look out! It's Prune Tracy and Dick Face!
I'm never not thinking about the Simpsons.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=127...
I'm never not thinking about the Simpsons.
www.facebook.com/watch/?v=127...
Pretty much the same. Some Medieval History.
December 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Pretty much the same. Some Medieval History.
I don't like Sinatra for a number of reasons, but he's absolutely correct here!
December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I don't like Sinatra for a number of reasons, but he's absolutely correct here!
That's Advanced Napping Technique! Do you offer classes?
December 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
That's Advanced Napping Technique! Do you offer classes?
But, you see, her gutsy instincts give her insights that journalists with decades of experience in the field could never understand without memos such as these!
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
But, you see, her gutsy instincts give her insights that journalists with decades of experience in the field could never understand without memos such as these!
Brunette Evil Cracker?
December 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Brunette Evil Cracker?
"Your mom!"
December 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"Your mom!"
Who's the woman in the pic? I saw this shot earlier and it ID'ed her as Megyn Kelly, but did not have good confirmation.
December 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Who's the woman in the pic? I saw this shot earlier and it ID'ed her as Megyn Kelly, but did not have good confirmation.
Odds that Jim Jordan is into transparency these days?
December 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Odds that Jim Jordan is into transparency these days?
"once-respected thinkers" my ass.
December 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"once-respected thinkers" my ass.
Dude. You never know until you try!
December 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Dude. You never know until you try!
Wait, what? Heritage was founded as a bunch of ideological hacks pushing an extreme agenda. That's what they are. That's all that they have ever been.
December 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wait, what? Heritage was founded as a bunch of ideological hacks pushing an extreme agenda. That's what they are. That's all that they have ever been.