Father of Four
@charlie1999.bsky.social
recovering political junkie, hoping to find better outlets for my energy the next four years
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"stick to menswear"
August 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"stick to menswear"
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My favorite Zohran moment of this campaign. And why, more generally, he won:
June 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My favorite Zohran moment of this campaign. And why, more generally, he won:
I'm not sure where this trump-Musk feud is going to lead. I'm waiting for Chris Cillizza to weigh in before I make up my mind.
June 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I'm not sure where this trump-Musk feud is going to lead. I'm waiting for Chris Cillizza to weigh in before I make up my mind.
When the simulation jumps the shark
Oh my god
May 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
When the simulation jumps the shark
So what are the odds that trump and Elon will have a falling out, trump will kick him out of his quasi-government role, the rightwing obeisance machine will turn on him -- and then people across the political spectrum will hate him?
He'll still have tech bros and crypto bros, but it's a good start!
He'll still have tech bros and crypto bros, but it's a good start!
March 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
So what are the odds that trump and Elon will have a falling out, trump will kick him out of his quasi-government role, the rightwing obeisance machine will turn on him -- and then people across the political spectrum will hate him?
He'll still have tech bros and crypto bros, but it's a good start!
He'll still have tech bros and crypto bros, but it's a good start!
I predict that if inflation doesn't come down voluntarily, it will be detained *and* locked out of the White House briefing room.
Trump watching this
March 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I predict that if inflation doesn't come down voluntarily, it will be detained *and* locked out of the White House briefing room.
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Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 GOPs, trans bills die in Montana
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 Republicans, trans bills die in Montana
YouTube video by Erin In The Morning
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March 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Rep Zephyr’s speech flips 13 GOPs, trans bills die in Montana
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
Trans people have been scapegoated so effectively (among older people) that we're flooded with models of how to hate.
But when people hear the love behind why we stand up for each other, we win.
Bravo, @zoandbehold.bsky.social!
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We oughta just be putting these up everywhere. Flood the nation with knowledge of our rights.
#KnowYourRights
For now, in English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Arabic. doggiedrawings.net/products/kno...
For now, in English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Arabic. doggiedrawings.net/products/kno...
February 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We oughta just be putting these up everywhere. Flood the nation with knowledge of our rights.
Seems like the fastest way to get Elon kicked wayyy out of any position of authority in this government is to call him President Musk a lot.
January 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Seems like the fastest way to get Elon kicked wayyy out of any position of authority in this government is to call him President Musk a lot.
Spend less than you earn -- however little you earn -- and save it. Start now. Build an emergency fund and save for retirement.
(And spare me the hard luck stories. I paid off my student loans at 49, clean my own house, and have never used DoorDash.)
(And spare me the hard luck stories. I paid off my student loans at 49, clean my own house, and have never used DoorDash.)
people over 30 quote this with some life advice for the rest of us?
January 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Spend less than you earn -- however little you earn -- and save it. Start now. Build an emergency fund and save for retirement.
(And spare me the hard luck stories. I paid off my student loans at 49, clean my own house, and have never used DoorDash.)
(And spare me the hard luck stories. I paid off my student loans at 49, clean my own house, and have never used DoorDash.)
I spoke with my bank today about some recent fraudulent purchases on my credit card. As part of the process, they asked if I suspected anyone specific, and I said, "Donald Trump."
The service rep thought that sounded about right.
The service rep thought that sounded about right.
January 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I spoke with my bank today about some recent fraudulent purchases on my credit card. As part of the process, they asked if I suspected anyone specific, and I said, "Donald Trump."
The service rep thought that sounded about right.
The service rep thought that sounded about right.
This is juvenile clickbait from the Gray Lady. Serious question: Who is the last president of the US who did *not* matter -- for good or ill? I'm guessing it's William Henry Harrison.
"May." The #BrokenTimes is a hateful institution.
January 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This is juvenile clickbait from the Gray Lady. Serious question: Who is the last president of the US who did *not* matter -- for good or ill? I'm guessing it's William Henry Harrison.
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Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
January 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
Pretty much sums up what I care about!
Someone shared this with me, and I think it's beautiful. That's what I wish for everyone I love and appreciate in this New Year 2025, that your life is filled with an abundance of real luxuries. ❤️
January 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Pretty much sums up what I care about!
Just in case you thought a biopic about Bob Dylan would be all woke in its treatment of women of color
This piece about Toshi Seeger in the new Bob Dylan movie is a hilarious explainer of the very Hollywood problem: “there’s a woman in this story that we can’t get rid of because she kind of ran everything so what can we possibly do?”
merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/a-complete...
merrillmarkoe.substack.com/p/a-complete...
'A Complete Unknown': The Ballad of TOSHI
And INTRODUCING 'THE TOSHI AWARDS!'
merrillmarkoe.substack.com
December 29, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Just in case you thought a biopic about Bob Dylan would be all woke in its treatment of women of color
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It's a MAGA eat MAGA world, and Musk is the president open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
MAGA Is Already Eating Its Own. Pass the Popcorn
Dear Laura Loomer: You weren't in on the con. You were one of the marks.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2024 at 12:45 PM
It's a MAGA eat MAGA world, and Musk is the president open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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I listened to a lot of new music in 2024 to distract myself from, you know, everything, and this is a playlist of my favorite 171 songs. If you're a GenXer like me and looking for new music that might appeal, there's a chance you will find stuff to like here. open.spotify.com/playlist/3HW...
2024 faves
open.spotify.com
December 29, 2024 at 2:16 AM
I listened to a lot of new music in 2024 to distract myself from, you know, everything, and this is a playlist of my favorite 171 songs. If you're a GenXer like me and looking for new music that might appeal, there's a chance you will find stuff to like here. open.spotify.com/playlist/3HW...
CORMAC McCARTHY: War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.
JOE ROGAN: Yeah, right. I've heard that.
JOE ROGAN: Yeah, right. I've heard that.
MILTON: The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.. What hath night to do with sleep? Better to reign in Hell, than to serve in Heaven.
JOE ROGAN: Yeah. Right. Yeah. I heard that
JOE ROGAN: Yeah. Right. Yeah. I heard that
MELVILLE: But as in landlessness alone resides highest truth, shoreless, indefinite as God—so, better is it to perish in that howling infinite, than be ingloriously dashed upon the lee, even if that were safety!
JOE ROGAN: wow. I've heard that
JOE ROGAN: wow. I've heard that
December 18, 2024 at 5:13 PM
CORMAC McCARTHY: War was always here. Before man was, war waited for him. The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.
JOE ROGAN: Yeah, right. I've heard that.
JOE ROGAN: Yeah, right. I've heard that.
What's the actual threat here? Not conviction, I don't think. Discovery and testimony would be nightmares for trump.
The bigger threats are likely to be financial hardship via the need for legal representation and character assassination -- which could also hurt prospects for gainful employment.
The bigger threats are likely to be financial hardship via the need for legal representation and character assassination -- which could also hurt prospects for gainful employment.
After his successful consolidation of power, the Leader prepares for show trials of those who resisted his first failed putsch.
December 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM
What's the actual threat here? Not conviction, I don't think. Discovery and testimony would be nightmares for trump.
The bigger threats are likely to be financial hardship via the need for legal representation and character assassination -- which could also hurt prospects for gainful employment.
The bigger threats are likely to be financial hardship via the need for legal representation and character assassination -- which could also hurt prospects for gainful employment.
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My biggest issue with AI evangelism in our industry is that it treats creativity like a problem to be solved, and not an adventure to be had.
January 10, 2024 at 2:04 PM
My biggest issue with AI evangelism in our industry is that it treats creativity like a problem to be solved, and not an adventure to be had.
The EPA as a protection racket
Leave the billion on the nightstand and me love you long time.
December 11, 2024 at 1:27 PM
The EPA as a protection racket
One thing about me is I will smile and nod when you talk about the Patriots' chances this weekend.
One thing about me is I will listen politely to you talk about astrology, which happens a lot more than I'd like, and both not retain anything you've said, and also think it's all made up nonsense.
One thing about me is that I do absolutely suck at listening to stories about weird, apparently paranormal things that happened to you.
100% intolerable “that was definitely a drone” and “you can stop worrying about your past lives because they don’t exist” shit.
100% intolerable “that was definitely a drone” and “you can stop worrying about your past lives because they don’t exist” shit.
December 11, 2024 at 12:13 PM
One thing about me is I will smile and nod when you talk about the Patriots' chances this weekend.
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To go from Bob Menendez to Andy Kim is one of the single greatest leaps in legislator quality in American history. From a comically corrupt, gold-bar-hiding grifter to a guy who is so decent that he got down on his knees to help clean the Capitol Rotunda after January 6th.
It’s official…
Adam Schiff and Andy Kim are now U.S. Senators after being sworn in moments ago.
Since both of them are filling vacancies, Schiff and Kim were appointed by their respective governors to serve out the rest of the terms of Dianne Feinstein and Bob Menendez.
Adam Schiff and Andy Kim are now U.S. Senators after being sworn in moments ago.
Since both of them are filling vacancies, Schiff and Kim were appointed by their respective governors to serve out the rest of the terms of Dianne Feinstein and Bob Menendez.
December 10, 2024 at 12:26 AM
To go from Bob Menendez to Andy Kim is one of the single greatest leaps in legislator quality in American history. From a comically corrupt, gold-bar-hiding grifter to a guy who is so decent that he got down on his knees to help clean the Capitol Rotunda after January 6th.