Clay Cassells
@ccass16.bsky.social
Introvert. Skeptic. Husband. Father. Voracious reader. Film buff. Moderately obnoxious hockey fan. Tired. So very tired.
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R U ok with everything being the exact same way it's always been except now cancer won't cost you your entire life's savings????????
For all Universal HC/Single Payer/M4A advocates.
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
December 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
R U ok with everything being the exact same way it's always been except now cancer won't cost you your entire life's savings????????
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REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “I don’t know if Speaker Johnson misspoke when he said Trump was an ‘informant’ for the FBI — but if it’s a hoax, why was Trump an informant for a hoax?” 🤔 🎯
#TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp
#TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp
September 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “I don’t know if Speaker Johnson misspoke when he said Trump was an ‘informant’ for the FBI — but if it’s a hoax, why was Trump an informant for a hoax?” 🤔 🎯
#TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp
#TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp
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You may be thinking "How can an entire political party be organized around the policy of taking from everyone and giving to the rich? No one would vote for them." Well that's where Lying comes in
July 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
You may be thinking "How can an entire political party be organized around the policy of taking from everyone and giving to the rich? No one would vote for them." Well that's where Lying comes in
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The return to pen and paper has been a common response to A.I. among professors, with sales of blue books rising significantly at certain universities. Some instructors are even considering oral exams. “Maybe we go all the way back to 450 B.C.,” one said.
What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing?
The demise of the English paper will end a long intellectual tradition, but it’s also an opportunity to reëxamine the purpose of higher education.
www.newyorker.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The return to pen and paper has been a common response to A.I. among professors, with sales of blue books rising significantly at certain universities. Some instructors are even considering oral exams. “Maybe we go all the way back to 450 B.C.,” one said.
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I’d lost my childhood love of reading – but rediscovered it when I set aside my iPhone | Adrian Chiles
I’d lost my childhood love of reading – but rediscovered it when I set aside my iPhone | Adrian Chiles
You can keep your ebooks. There is no better way to engage with words than through a paperback
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I’d lost my childhood love of reading – but rediscovered it when I set aside my iPhone | Adrian Chiles
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"ICE alleged that Sotelo first entered the United States illegally in 2006 & has a criminal conviction for DUI in Newberg, Oregon."
"The Yamhill county district attorney’s office told local outlets that they had found no evidence of DUI charges."
"The Yamhill county district attorney’s office told local outlets that they had found no evidence of DUI charges."
Ice’s ‘inhumane’ arrest of well-known vineyard manager shakes Oregon wine industry
Friends and family of Moises Sotelo ‘disappointed and disgusted’ after respected fixture detained outside church
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"ICE alleged that Sotelo first entered the United States illegally in 2006 & has a criminal conviction for DUI in Newberg, Oregon."
"The Yamhill county district attorney’s office told local outlets that they had found no evidence of DUI charges."
"The Yamhill county district attorney’s office told local outlets that they had found no evidence of DUI charges."
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So then Elon goes "Kill the Bill!" and Trump goes "Elon has TDS!" so Elon goes "I'm the reason Trump won!" so Trump goes "we waste billions on Elon!" so Elon goes "Epstein!" and a corpulent flunkie goes "Deport Elon!" and Elon goes "Impeach!"
And THAT'S why women are too emotional to be President.
And THAT'S why women are too emotional to be President.
June 6, 2025 at 3:33 AM
So then Elon goes "Kill the Bill!" and Trump goes "Elon has TDS!" so Elon goes "I'm the reason Trump won!" so Trump goes "we waste billions on Elon!" so Elon goes "Epstein!" and a corpulent flunkie goes "Deport Elon!" and Elon goes "Impeach!"
And THAT'S why women are too emotional to be President.
And THAT'S why women are too emotional to be President.
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This is greatest day of the internet
June 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This is greatest day of the internet
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Oh, I’m sorry. Did your rational and logical economic system not account for what if two terminally online men had a falling out?
June 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oh, I’m sorry. Did your rational and logical economic system not account for what if two terminally online men had a falling out?
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The most interesting clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk "is the one between two guys who thought they had bought each other off," @dgraham.bsky.social writes:
Elon Musk Goes Nuclear
The world’s richest man and the president of the United States are now openly fighting.
bit.ly
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The most interesting clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk "is the one between two guys who thought they had bought each other off," @dgraham.bsky.social writes:
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Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
The Repressive, Authoritarian Soul of “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends”
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
www.newyorker.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
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So it turns out Pete Hegseth lied. And Michael Waltz lied. And Tulsi Gabbard lied. And also lied to Congress while under oath. And John Ratliffe lied. And also lied to Congress while under oath.
And as ever Jeffrey Goldberg and the Atlantic were telling the truth.
This is why journalism matters.
And as ever Jeffrey Goldberg and the Atlantic were telling the truth.
This is why journalism matters.
March 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
So it turns out Pete Hegseth lied. And Michael Waltz lied. And Tulsi Gabbard lied. And also lied to Congress while under oath. And John Ratliffe lied. And also lied to Congress while under oath.
And as ever Jeffrey Goldberg and the Atlantic were telling the truth.
This is why journalism matters.
And as ever Jeffrey Goldberg and the Atlantic were telling the truth.
This is why journalism matters.
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“I believe the movie may be demonstrating a fact of human nature: Most people, most of the time, all over the world, choose to go along.”—Roger Ebert
www.rogerebert.com/mzs/red-meat...
www.rogerebert.com/mzs/red-meat...
Red Meat: Steak 'n Shake Goes Nazi | MZS | Roger Ebert
Et tu, Steak 'n Shake?
www.rogerebert.com
March 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“I believe the movie may be demonstrating a fact of human nature: Most people, most of the time, all over the world, choose to go along.”—Roger Ebert
www.rogerebert.com/mzs/red-meat...
www.rogerebert.com/mzs/red-meat...
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Democrats can't fire Elon Musk.
Republicans won't.
The only guy who can is Donald Trump and Elon Musk now has all of Trump's financial, business, and personal information. Everything the IRS, FBI, CIA, et al, knows about him. Musk has it all.
Republicans won't.
The only guy who can is Donald Trump and Elon Musk now has all of Trump's financial, business, and personal information. Everything the IRS, FBI, CIA, et al, knows about him. Musk has it all.
February 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Democrats can't fire Elon Musk.
Republicans won't.
The only guy who can is Donald Trump and Elon Musk now has all of Trump's financial, business, and personal information. Everything the IRS, FBI, CIA, et al, knows about him. Musk has it all.
Republicans won't.
The only guy who can is Donald Trump and Elon Musk now has all of Trump's financial, business, and personal information. Everything the IRS, FBI, CIA, et al, knows about him. Musk has it all.
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“John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios” https://variety.com/2025/film/news/john-woo-chow-yun-fat-golden-princess-shout-studios-1236272850/
January 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios” https://variety.com/2025/film/news/john-woo-chow-yun-fat-golden-princess-shout-studios-1236272850/
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When the world learned that the director David Lynch had died on Thursday, it “was shocking only because it seemed that he’d be here with us forever,” writes David Sims:
David Lynch Was America’s Cinematic Poet
The director’s death, at 78, is shocking only because it seemed he’d be with us forever.
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When the world learned that the director David Lynch had died on Thursday, it “was shocking only because it seemed that he’d be here with us forever,” writes David Sims:
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A Story Collection About People Who Just Can’t Hang www.newyorker.com/books/under-...
A Story Collection About People Who Just Can’t Hang
Niche-porn addicts, self-proclaimed feminist allies, and nightmare optimization bros converge in Tony Tulathimutte’s “Rejection.”
www.newyorker.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM
A Story Collection About People Who Just Can’t Hang www.newyorker.com/books/under-...
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Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s with massive fines for tech giants. Critics warn it'll make the problem worse.
Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s | CNN
Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s with massive fines for tech giants. Critics warn it'll make the problem worse.
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Social media has dissolved the mortar of our society and made America stupid, Jonathan Haidt argued in 2022. It’s not just a phase. theatln.tc/XH7Zf8OQ
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
theatln.tc
November 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Social media has dissolved the mortar of our society and made America stupid, Jonathan Haidt argued in 2022. It’s not just a phase. theatln.tc/XH7Zf8OQ
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the system preceding race and gender integrated education and DEI was not even facially "meritocratic" - elite higher ed served as finishing schools for rich failsons, half of admissions criteria were invented to keep out Jews. the naked cronyism is the America they wanted to return to "greatness"
Meet Trump’s new Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon
November 20, 2024 at 12:42 PM
the system preceding race and gender integrated education and DEI was not even facially "meritocratic" - elite higher ed served as finishing schools for rich failsons, half of admissions criteria were invented to keep out Jews. the naked cronyism is the America they wanted to return to "greatness"
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The true belief system of most Americans is that nothing too terrible could be happening while they still have a decent selection of dipping sauces.
November 22, 2024 at 9:28 PM
The true belief system of most Americans is that nothing too terrible could be happening while they still have a decent selection of dipping sauces.
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Breaking News: Federal investigators established a trail of payments from Matt Gaetz to women, including some who testified he hired them for sex, according to a document obtained by The New York Times and a lawyer representing some of the women. nyti.ms/3YXR0ij
November 20, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Breaking News: Federal investigators established a trail of payments from Matt Gaetz to women, including some who testified he hired them for sex, according to a document obtained by The New York Times and a lawyer representing some of the women. nyti.ms/3YXR0ij