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PhD American Studies
Cats, Universal Monsters, Hammer Horror, New Wave, Punk, and More
PhD American Studies
Not sure why this is not the headline every day Our president is a vindictive child
“President Donald Trump has used the first veto of his second term to strike down a unanimously bipartisan funding plan for a major safe drinking water project in rural Colorado.”
www.ms.now/news/first-v...
www.ms.now/news/first-v...
First veto of Trump’s second term kills long-awaited water project in Colorado
The unanimously bipartisan bill would have helped finish a major piece of rural infrastructure that started decades ago. Trump’s mad about Tina Peters but says the veto is about the money; Lauren Boeb...
www.ms.now
January 1, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Not sure why this is not the headline every day Our president is a vindictive child
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This is what I’ve been talking about for months now:
GOP lawmakers are trying to figure out how to reclaim their power after ceding it all to the White House.
The problem? They’re cowards, and most of them are just going to resign instead.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
GOP lawmakers are trying to figure out how to reclaim their power after ceding it all to the White House.
The problem? They’re cowards, and most of them are just going to resign instead.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Congress looks to reclaim relevance after ceding power to White House
Frustrated lawmakers are looking to 2026 in the hopes that they can reclaim some of the power many fear they’ve ceded to the White House under President Trump. Over the course of 2025, the Trump ad…
thehill.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is what I’ve been talking about for months now:
GOP lawmakers are trying to figure out how to reclaim their power after ceding it all to the White House.
The problem? They’re cowards, and most of them are just going to resign instead.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
GOP lawmakers are trying to figure out how to reclaim their power after ceding it all to the White House.
The problem? They’re cowards, and most of them are just going to resign instead.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
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Yes, it’s illegal. Like changing it to Department of War, like ten thousand other things. Part of the Trump strategy is to break the law and convey “the rule of law is weak and feminine and laughable and should be overridden by Our Guy.” Trump is fundamentally anti-law.
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NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Yes, it’s illegal. Like changing it to Department of War, like ten thousand other things. Part of the Trump strategy is to break the law and convey “the rule of law is weak and feminine and laughable and should be overridden by Our Guy.” Trump is fundamentally anti-law.
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This is a great example that the US president is a lunatic. Listen carefully 🙈
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This is a great example that the US president is a lunatic. Listen carefully 🙈
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The fact that not a single reporter tells Mike Johnson “let me read it for you” or “here it is” when he claims he hasn’t seen or doesn’t know a thing about the psychotic ramblings of the head of state is not only a dereliction of journalistic duty, but a display of pure cowardice.
December 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The fact that not a single reporter tells Mike Johnson “let me read it for you” or “here it is” when he claims he hasn’t seen or doesn’t know a thing about the psychotic ramblings of the head of state is not only a dereliction of journalistic duty, but a display of pure cowardice.
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Whether it's an obscure adjunct professor posting that Charlie Kirk did some bad things or it's the president of the United States celebrating Rob Reiner's death, there's plenty of incivility on both sides.
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Whether it's an obscure adjunct professor posting that Charlie Kirk did some bad things or it's the president of the United States celebrating Rob Reiner's death, there's plenty of incivility on both sides.
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there’s just no viable feed crop that can be grown at the north pole capable of sustaining a livestock operation large enough to feed the elves needed to keep christmas running. which raises some troubling questions
December 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM
there’s just no viable feed crop that can be grown at the north pole capable of sustaining a livestock operation large enough to feed the elves needed to keep christmas running. which raises some troubling questions
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It is important to promise, now, that whatever Trump builds at the White House will be torn down as soon as he leaves.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/if-he-buil...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/if-he-buil...
If He Builds It, Tear It Down
Pendulums must swing.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It is important to promise, now, that whatever Trump builds at the White House will be torn down as soon as he leaves.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/if-he-buil...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/if-he-buil...
The country is run by petulant children.
ICYMI — Trump’s White House posted a video of Santa’s “Naughty List” of media outlets/reporters (showing who is doing their jobs… a badge of honor)
Nothing fascist or authoritarian about this at all!
Nothing fascist or authoritarian about this at all!
December 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The country is run by petulant children.
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They like Trump and want to help him. They have pre-written "THE COMEBACK KID" narratives ready to break out of he crosses back over 40% approval for a couple polls, not to report a narrative but to try and change it
AP on Trump now, and Biden in June 2022.
For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”
For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”
For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
December 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
They like Trump and want to help him. They have pre-written "THE COMEBACK KID" narratives ready to break out of he crosses back over 40% approval for a couple polls, not to report a narrative but to try and change it
The Rs won’t let it happen so Jeffries and the other weak sauces who did this couldn’t even pretend to care about democracy and the rule of law? Pathetic
December 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Rs won’t let it happen so Jeffries and the other weak sauces who did this couldn’t even pretend to care about democracy and the rule of law? Pathetic
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GUARDIAN: “The richest .0001% hold 3x the wealth of the poorest half of humanity.”
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
GUARDIAN: “The richest .0001% hold 3x the wealth of the poorest half of humanity.”
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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$20 billion could end homelessness in the US
$40 billion could end hunger globally
Both would still only cost 3/4 of what Meta blew on Mark Zuckerberg’s obviously bad ideas because nobody would tell him they were stupid because he’s worth over $200 billion because he doesn’t pay his share of taxes
$40 billion could end hunger globally
Both would still only cost 3/4 of what Meta blew on Mark Zuckerberg’s obviously bad ideas because nobody would tell him they were stupid because he’s worth over $200 billion because he doesn’t pay his share of taxes
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
$20 billion could end homelessness in the US
$40 billion could end hunger globally
Both would still only cost 3/4 of what Meta blew on Mark Zuckerberg’s obviously bad ideas because nobody would tell him they were stupid because he’s worth over $200 billion because he doesn’t pay his share of taxes
$40 billion could end hunger globally
Both would still only cost 3/4 of what Meta blew on Mark Zuckerberg’s obviously bad ideas because nobody would tell him they were stupid because he’s worth over $200 billion because he doesn’t pay his share of taxes
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Will continue to bang this drum: this is the system university admins are cramming into every aspect of education. This is the system we are told “isn’t going anywhere” so we all have to adjust to it.
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 5:39 PM
Will continue to bang this drum: this is the system university admins are cramming into every aspect of education. This is the system we are told “isn’t going anywhere” so we all have to adjust to it.
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“What’s your plan for the Court?” is the only question that matters for 2028 Democratic hopefuls, because if they don’t, the Republican Super Legislature is hatcheting their agenda before it can get off the ground.
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
“What’s your plan for the Court?” is the only question that matters for 2028 Democratic hopefuls, because if they don’t, the Republican Super Legislature is hatcheting their agenda before it can get off the ground.
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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The Nuzzi story isn't about an affair, it's about the extraordinary corruption, moral stupidity, and cliquishness of elite media. (From the Feed Me Substack.)
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Nuzzi story isn't about an affair, it's about the extraordinary corruption, moral stupidity, and cliquishness of elite media. (From the Feed Me Substack.)
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Police say he then turned the epic vulgar roast on himself
November 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Police say he then turned the epic vulgar roast on himself
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The president of the United States is insane. Full stop.
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The president of the United States is insane. Full stop.
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I can't think of a worse way to defeat fascism than pretending it's not here
OPINION: "Calling the president a fascist does nothing to advance the Democrats’ cause — and more of the party’s leaders would do well to realize that." — Jonathan Zimmerman
To defeat Trump, stop calling him names
Calling the president a fascist does nothing to advance the Democrats’ cause — and more of the party's leaders would do well to realize that, Jonathan Zimmerman writes.
www.inquirer.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I can't think of a worse way to defeat fascism than pretending it's not here
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These are two grown men.
But you want us to wonder about the crisis of men and boys. What examples are you putting before them? Is this manhood?
But you want us to wonder about the crisis of men and boys. What examples are you putting before them? Is this manhood?
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
These are two grown men.
But you want us to wonder about the crisis of men and boys. What examples are you putting before them? Is this manhood?
But you want us to wonder about the crisis of men and boys. What examples are you putting before them? Is this manhood?
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Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "Try as much as you can to save democracy and freedom of the press and speech in America. Do not be a copy of a Middle East dictatorship. We look to you as a role model of Western civilization—please maintain it."
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "Try as much as you can to save democracy and freedom of the press and speech in America. Do not be a copy of a Middle East dictatorship. We look to you as a role model of Western civilization—please maintain it."
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“Elite institutions including Stanford.., Yale.., Johns Hopkins University, Duke…& [USC] are among those marked for suspension, effective 1/1/26. Other targeted schools include American University, George Washington University, Syracuse University & several [UC] campuses.” Harvard too, of course. 1/
State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies
Exclusive: Trump administration proposal would exclude elite schools that use diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Elite institutions including Stanford.., Yale.., Johns Hopkins University, Duke…& [USC] are among those marked for suspension, effective 1/1/26. Other targeted schools include American University, George Washington University, Syracuse University & several [UC] campuses.” Harvard too, of course. 1/