R Thomas Berner
@coalcracker.bsky.social
Freelance editor, writer, photographer
If any country other than Denmark has a right to Greenland, wouldn't it be Canada?
January 6, 2026 at 10:23 AM
If any country other than Denmark has a right to Greenland, wouldn't it be Canada?
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It's gonna get crazier because it's still not working.
January 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
It's gonna get crazier because it's still not working.
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Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
January 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
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For over two thousand years Christians have been warning us about the antichrist.
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
January 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
For over two thousand years Christians have been warning us about the antichrist.
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
When he finally shows up, they vote him into office.
Twice.
🤦🏻♂️
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
Opinion | Why We Keep Falling for Narcissistic Leaders
We should know better.
nyti.ms
December 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
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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
Why isn’t Trump concerned about Christians in Ukraine?
December 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Why isn’t Trump concerned about Christians in Ukraine?
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Now I want one
You clearly don’t understand chihuahuas. You will never be able to adopt a chihuahua: this isn’t your decision. A chihuahua adopts you. This is the way the rules work in the chihuahua universe
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Now I want one
I can attest to this. I quit when COVID shut down the liquor stores and never looked back.
When Bob Brody finally stopped drinking after half a century, he discovered that abstinence has physical and mental rewards, even when you’re in your 70s. on.wsj.com/3MJBKU2
Essay | It’s Never Too Late to Quit Drinking Alcohol. I Should Know.
When I finally stopped drinking after half a century, I discovered that abstinence has physical and mental rewards, even when you’re in your 70s.
on.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I can attest to this. I quit when COVID shut down the liquor stores and never looked back.
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He's a very sick man.
Now that Bari Weiss pulled a segment telling the truth about Trump's deportations to let Stephen Miller have his say (i.e. spread propaganda), it's a good time to check out our deep dive into Miller's real worldview and agenda, which doesn't pull any punches:
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
Inside Stephen Miller’s Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
He is descended from Russian Jews—you know, the kind of people who were once denounced as alien and unassimilable. Today, his project is to unleash government persecution of those he deems alien and u...
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
He's a very sick man.
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For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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As we remember the Sandy Hook shooting today, as I reflect on how we have failed our children by failing to do more since then, as I sit here thinking about my daughter Jaime & all victims of gun violence, my only question is when will this country have had enough?
www.wmur.com/article/brow...
www.wmur.com/article/brow...
Video: Students huddle together in library after fatal shooting at Brown University
The video was captured during a shelter-in-place order that followed the shooting, which killed two students and injured nine others.
www.wmur.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
As we remember the Sandy Hook shooting today, as I reflect on how we have failed our children by failing to do more since then, as I sit here thinking about my daughter Jaime & all victims of gun violence, my only question is when will this country have had enough?
www.wmur.com/article/brow...
www.wmur.com/article/brow...
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The U.S. has conducted 19 strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats, killing at least 76 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The U.S. has conducted 19 strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats, killing at least 76 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
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Rep. Don Bacon: " The initial peace agreement from last week was for Ukraine to give up more land, to reduce the size of its army, have to not be allowed to join NATO…It really was a surrender document."
November 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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South Park speaks truth:
Hegseth is a douche
Hegseth is a douche
November 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
South Park speaks truth:
Hegseth is a douche
Hegseth is a douche
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Trumpism and Trumpists are incompatible with American culture and traditions and should be purged.
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Trumpism and Trumpists are incompatible with American culture and traditions and should be purged.
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National Guard troops don't sign up to be used as political pawns. They sign up to serve their country, not needlessly deploy to American cities to pick up garbage. These two soldiers should be alive right now and at home with their families for Thanksgiving. I'm furious.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
National Guard troops don't sign up to be used as political pawns. They sign up to serve their country, not needlessly deploy to American cities to pick up garbage. These two soldiers should be alive right now and at home with their families for Thanksgiving. I'm furious.
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You don't have to make a moral argument, a pragmatic argument will do
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
You don't have to make a moral argument, a pragmatic argument will do
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I remember when we used to hold a president in a position of honor. Not a king but reverence, respect.
This guy is a clown, a joke, and a disgrace
This guy is a clown, a joke, and a disgrace
Trump calls Times reporter ‘ugly’ days after branding another journalist ‘piggy’
Trump calls Times reporter ‘ugly’ days after branding another journalist ‘piggy’
In a Truth Social post, the president lashed out at journalist Katie Rogers after a Times article questioned whether he was slowing down
Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday against a New York Times reporter, calling her “ugly inside and out” in his latest personal insult against female members of the media after last week calling another “piggy”.
In a Truth Social post, Trump criticitized the newspaper for an article suggesting he was running low on energy in his 80th year, insisting he has “never worked so hard in my life”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I remember when we used to hold a president in a position of honor. Not a king but reverence, respect.
This guy is a clown, a joke, and a disgrace
This guy is a clown, a joke, and a disgrace
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Hegseth is a dork
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hegseth is a dork