Brian Betz
@brianbetz.bsky.social
Atlanta-based Architectural Designer. Trivia man. Cat dad. Mad lad.
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Marley the cat is struggling to find a new home due to his appearance.
He suffered a facial injury after being chased down by a dog.
Marley is currently living in Romania but is seeking a home in the UK.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li...
He suffered a facial injury after being chased down by a dog.
Marley is currently living in Romania but is seeking a home in the UK.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li...
Nobody wants to rehome cat who looks permanently suspicious
An adorable cat is searching for a new home in the UK but it seems nobody wants to rehome him due to his unusual appearance - he just needs a second chance at life
www.mirror.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Marley the cat is struggling to find a new home due to his appearance.
He suffered a facial injury after being chased down by a dog.
Marley is currently living in Romania but is seeking a home in the UK.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li...
He suffered a facial injury after being chased down by a dog.
Marley is currently living in Romania but is seeking a home in the UK.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li...
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Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe. www.wired.com/story/age-ve...
The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back
Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe. www.wired.com/story/age-ve...
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Cuellar was charged, by the Biden DOJ, with taking cash to push Azerbaijani and payday-loan interests and then laundering that cash through shell companies. If Jeffries can’t at least furrow his brow in concern over this he shouldn’t be anywhere near the levers of leadership.
Jeffries claims the charges against Cueller were "very thin" and says Trump's pardon was "exactly the right outcome"
December 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Cuellar was charged, by the Biden DOJ, with taking cash to push Azerbaijani and payday-loan interests and then laundering that cash through shell companies. If Jeffries can’t at least furrow his brow in concern over this he shouldn’t be anywhere near the levers of leadership.
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‘Chess: The Musical’ is somehow more of a musical about chess than you can imagine: defector.com/chess-the-mu...
‘Chess: The Musical’ Is Somehow More Of A Musical About Chess Than You Can Imagine | Defector
Several months ago, I received a text from my friend Giulia with news that every former musical theater nerd yearns to hear: she had an extra ticket to see a Broadway show. Namely, Chess: The…
defector.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
‘Chess: The Musical’ is somehow more of a musical about chess than you can imagine: defector.com/chess-the-mu...
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1. This is not what fog of war means.
2. There is no war
3. He's trying to distance himself from murders he had direct responsibility over
4. All I can think of when I hear this phrase now is Elon Musk complaining that he hates chess because it has no fog of war.
2. There is no war
3. He's trying to distance himself from murders he had direct responsibility over
4. All I can think of when I hear this phrase now is Elon Musk complaining that he hates chess because it has no fog of war.
Q: So you didn't see any survivors after that first strike?
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
December 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
1. This is not what fog of war means.
2. There is no war
3. He's trying to distance himself from murders he had direct responsibility over
4. All I can think of when I hear this phrase now is Elon Musk complaining that he hates chess because it has no fog of war.
2. There is no war
3. He's trying to distance himself from murders he had direct responsibility over
4. All I can think of when I hear this phrase now is Elon Musk complaining that he hates chess because it has no fog of war.
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I wrote much of this several months ago, about Ezra Klein's response to the Kirk assassination, and then never ended up publishing it, but I think this UO "controversy" is a such a perfect example of how TPUSA et al actually advance conservative power that I decided to revive and rewrite it.
What Liberals Can Learn from Charlie Kirk
Over the last few days, if you’re active on political media, you have probably seen references to the “controversy” over a student’s failing grade on an essay at Oklahoma Un…
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December 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I wrote much of this several months ago, about Ezra Klein's response to the Kirk assassination, and then never ended up publishing it, but I think this UO "controversy" is a such a perfect example of how TPUSA et al actually advance conservative power that I decided to revive and rewrite it.
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to keep functioning, society has to discourage baldfaced lying, especially by authorities
Body cam shows an immigration agent asking ChatGPT for help writing a report:
“During surveillance in the area, I observed a male subject loitering while seated in a vehicle. Based on his behavior, I approached and initiated a consensual encounter.”
ICYMI:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/b...
“During surveillance in the area, I observed a male subject loitering while seated in a vehicle. Based on his behavior, I approached and initiated a consensual encounter.”
ICYMI:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/b...
Bodycam footage from Operation Midway Blitz released: ‘It’s all about arresting people’
The group of videos made public through the Loevy & Loevy law firm includes footage from agents who responded to controversial arrest operations in the Little Village and Irving Park neighborho…
www.chicagotribune.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
to keep functioning, society has to discourage baldfaced lying, especially by authorities
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it looks like the "mississippi" miracle in reading scores was due to be a pretty basic stats error in the design of the experimental study (selecting on the dependent variable)... a lotta people Got Got on this one! statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/12/01/h...
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
it looks like the "mississippi" miracle in reading scores was due to be a pretty basic stats error in the design of the experimental study (selecting on the dependent variable)... a lotta people Got Got on this one! statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/12/01/h...
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HUUUUGE Black bear caught on our garden cam in our backyard in Jersey the other night.
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
HUUUUGE Black bear caught on our garden cam in our backyard in Jersey the other night.
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Here’s my write-up of the hearing: newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/...
In contentious hearing, Senate panel clears bill to move investigatory powers from comptroller to SCI - New Jersey Globe
In a contentious hearing, the state Senate’s State Government Committee unanimously approved an oversight reform bill that would transfer much of the
newjerseyglobe.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Here’s my write-up of the hearing: newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/...
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I am being 100% serious
December 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I am being 100% serious
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But Martin, you say, this isn’t about construction docs, this is idea generation, quick iterations with minimal effort, what’s the harm? Why the fuck are you an architect if you want to automate the best part of your job? The only part of your job you learned in school? 6/?
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
But Martin, you say, this isn’t about construction docs, this is idea generation, quick iterations with minimal effort, what’s the harm? Why the fuck are you an architect if you want to automate the best part of your job? The only part of your job you learned in school? 6/?
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This is too important to miss:
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December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is too important to miss:
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You (unless you are Sam Altman) love to see it.
I Heart radio has pulled an AI artist from the air and its chief programming officer has started an initiative called “guaranteed human.” He says this also applies to their podcasts. www.billboard.com/pro/iheartra...
iHeartRadio Exec Says Company Won’t ‘Play AI Music’ or Use ‘AI Generated Personalities’ in Staff Memo
iHeartRadio banned AI music, podcasts and radio DJs with a new program called "Guaranteed Human," programming head Tom Poleman wrote in a staff memo.
www.billboard.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
You (unless you are Sam Altman) love to see it.
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does this kind of rhetoric come as a surprise to the Serious People on here who were touting the bipartisan border bill last year or is it just harder to turn a blind eye to now
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
does this kind of rhetoric come as a surprise to the Serious People on here who were touting the bipartisan border bill last year or is it just harder to turn a blind eye to now
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Ahhh good faith conservatism
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Ahhh good faith conservatism
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Honduras:
Tech fascists set up Network State
Country & people fight back
US imperialism slams down to crush resistance
Now apply that logic to other Network State projects. Multiple countries in Africa. Argentina. El Salvador. California. Freedom Cities. Gaza.
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
Tech fascists set up Network State
Country & people fight back
US imperialism slams down to crush resistance
Now apply that logic to other Network State projects. Multiple countries in Africa. Argentina. El Salvador. California. Freedom Cities. Gaza.
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
Status of the Network State, Tech and Crypto Cities | Read More About Global Tech Fascism — Venture Capital Status
Explore the status of Network States, tech and crypto cities, their global expansion, and venture capital invasion on digitally driven sovereign projects.
www.vcinfodocs.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Honduras:
Tech fascists set up Network State
Country & people fight back
US imperialism slams down to crush resistance
Now apply that logic to other Network State projects. Multiple countries in Africa. Argentina. El Salvador. California. Freedom Cities. Gaza.
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
Tech fascists set up Network State
Country & people fight back
US imperialism slams down to crush resistance
Now apply that logic to other Network State projects. Multiple countries in Africa. Argentina. El Salvador. California. Freedom Cities. Gaza.
www.vcinfodocs.com/status-of-th...
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"You will fight and lose. Fight and win. But above all, you must fight."
In this case, Democrats must fight to make it clear that this isn't normal. They need to fight to demonstrate that lawbreaking will be scrutinized. And they need to fight because you never know what might happen if you do.
In this case, Democrats must fight to make it clear that this isn't normal. They need to fight to demonstrate that lawbreaking will be scrutinized. And they need to fight because you never know what might happen if you do.
For some reason Democratic leaders seem to prefer telling voters what they won’t be able to do, rather than what they’d like to do.
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
If Hegseth ordered a war crime and lied about it, shouldn’t Ds try for impeachment? Put Rs on the spot. They might get a few defections.
www.axios.com/2025/12/01/j...
Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes
"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.
www.axios.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
"You will fight and lose. Fight and win. But above all, you must fight."
In this case, Democrats must fight to make it clear that this isn't normal. They need to fight to demonstrate that lawbreaking will be scrutinized. And they need to fight because you never know what might happen if you do.
In this case, Democrats must fight to make it clear that this isn't normal. They need to fight to demonstrate that lawbreaking will be scrutinized. And they need to fight because you never know what might happen if you do.
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Bradley going to learn how far being an apolitical military professional gets you (not very)
The fall guy. Though he is probably also guilty of first degree murder.
December 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Bradley going to learn how far being an apolitical military professional gets you (not very)
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one thing I like about SLOW HORSES is that it's always - always - MI5's fault because they do crap like this and then it bites them in the ass
TIL that the guy who allegedly shot the two National Guard troops was a child soldier for the CIA. I feel like that should shock more people.
December 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
one thing I like about SLOW HORSES is that it's always - always - MI5's fault because they do crap like this and then it bites them in the ass
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Just remembered the bootleg Peanuts advent calendar from last year and a chill went down my spine. This thread is not for the faint of heart.
I got a Peanuts advent calendar with a little figurine for each day and so far the paint jobs have been… alarming. I think this is supposed to be Rerun but it looks like the ghost of Alfalfa from Little Rascals.
December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Just remembered the bootleg Peanuts advent calendar from last year and a chill went down my spine. This thread is not for the faint of heart.
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man, back in the day you had to be old timey serial killer or a mentally unstable widow of a weapons magnate to make these kind of floor plans. kids today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
man, back in the day you had to be old timey serial killer or a mentally unstable widow of a weapons magnate to make these kind of floor plans. kids today.
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If a man personally implicated in war crimes can remain atop the Pentagon, why would he stand by and risk his freedom should Vance (or Trump again) lose the 2028 election?
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
Pete Hegseth And Adm. Mitch Bradley Belong In Prison
The South American boat strikes are plainly murders. Now we have the names of the murderers. Do we have the political will to lock them up?
www.forever-wars.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If a man personally implicated in war crimes can remain atop the Pentagon, why would he stand by and risk his freedom should Vance (or Trump again) lose the 2028 election?
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
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One sign that your brain is super good is when your doctors keep giving you cognitive tests
Reporter: Governor Walz called for the release of your MRI results
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One sign that your brain is super good is when your doctors keep giving you cognitive tests
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I have refined
The uranium
That was in
The centrifuge
And which
You were probably
Saving
For power generation
Forgive me
It was so powerful
I am
Become death
The uranium
That was in
The centrifuge
And which
You were probably
Saving
For power generation
Forgive me
It was so powerful
I am
Become death
this is quite the detail
November 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I have refined
The uranium
That was in
The centrifuge
And which
You were probably
Saving
For power generation
Forgive me
It was so powerful
I am
Become death
The uranium
That was in
The centrifuge
And which
You were probably
Saving
For power generation
Forgive me
It was so powerful
I am
Become death