David Beard
@dabeard.bsky.social
Writer, editor, newsletterer. Pro-clarity, accuracy, peace, love, understanding.
Generational precedent in that Trump did the same to his pops when he lost his marbles.
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Generational precedent in that Trump did the same to his pops when he lost his marbles.
Who's gonna tell Greenland this could be a version of giving Trump's dad a fake phone and office so he would go away?
January 21, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Who's gonna tell Greenland this could be a version of giving Trump's dad a fake phone and office so he would go away?
Dehumanizing: ICE thought it would be jokey and a nod to Maine's nautical environment to call its attack on people in the state "Operation Catch of the Day." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/21/m...
ICE launches immigration enforcement effort in Maine called ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ - The Boston Globe
The effort comes after the president’s recent verbal attacks on Somali immigrants, who have a large presence in the state.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Dehumanizing: ICE thought it would be jokey and a nod to Maine's nautical environment to call its attack on people in the state "Operation Catch of the Day." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/21/m...
It may be the story of the year when we discover how ICE actually spent that $170B -- while stiffing vendors and landlords..
January 21, 2026 at 8:21 PM
It may be the story of the year when we discover how ICE actually spent that $170B -- while stiffing vendors and landlords..
Socrates also gets the last line here, which wasn't used in "Spamalot" www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Sq...
Monty Python - Bruce's Philosophers Song (Bruce's Song) {Official Lyric Video]
YouTube video by Monty Python
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Socrates also gets the last line here, which wasn't used in "Spamalot" www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Sq...
"Wicked" and "Hamilton" but was hoping there was a something here, but Socrates turned out to be the hero.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfdu...
Monty Python Philosophy Football
YouTube video by RosenzweigBenjamin
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"Wicked" and "Hamilton" but was hoping there was a something here, but Socrates turned out to be the hero.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfdu...
I guess the world lumps in Americans with the president because they don't see ordinary Americans doing anything about it, or having an appetite, apart from survival mobilizations against ICE, to do anything about it.
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I guess the world lumps in Americans with the president because they don't see ordinary Americans doing anything about it, or having an appetite, apart from survival mobilizations against ICE, to do anything about it.
talk is talk. just give me the Sudetenland! (btw, that’s a nice umbrella you have, Mr. Chamberlain.)
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
talk is talk. just give me the Sudetenland! (btw, that’s a nice umbrella you have, Mr. Chamberlain.)
Where would Trump be without higher-up pals at Deutsche Bank? www.nytimes.com/2019/03/18/b...
Deutsche Bank and Trump: $2 Billion in Loans and a Wary Board (Published 2019)
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Where would Trump be without higher-up pals at Deutsche Bank? www.nytimes.com/2019/03/18/b...
if it allows him to do “Waiting For Godot,” all for it. Or even a sequel to “Always Be My Maybe,” with Ali Wong and Randall Park. variety.com/2019/scene/n...
How Keanu Reeves Ended Up in Ali Wong, Randall Park’s Romantic Comedy ‘Always Be My Maybe’
The comedic duo star in Netflix's upcoming romantic comedy 'Always Be My Maybe' and share details of the personal project.
variety.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM
if it allows him to do “Waiting For Godot,” all for it. Or even a sequel to “Always Be My Maybe,” with Ali Wong and Randall Park. variety.com/2019/scene/n...
America + Europe + Canada > America - (Europe + Canada)
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 AM
America + Europe + Canada > America - (Europe + Canada)
Reposted by David Beard
Pool report timed 11:53pm:
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Pool report timed 11:53pm:
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
Reposted by David Beard
The Associated Press has pulled its slug promising pool video of Trump changing planes
January 21, 2026 at 5:10 AM
The Associated Press has pulled its slug promising pool video of Trump changing planes
The “Weekend At Davos” jokes are a bit too on the nose.
January 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM
The “Weekend At Davos” jokes are a bit too on the nose.
do they often shut off the white house pool camera on the tarmac?
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 AM
do they often shut off the white house pool camera on the tarmac?
Reposted by David Beard
This morning NYT used a one-word description for his overnight social media run through the neighborhood, peeing on the welcome mats and baying at the moon.
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
January 21, 2026 at 3:34 AM
This morning NYT used a one-word description for his overnight social media run through the neighborhood, peeing on the welcome mats and baying at the moon.
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing
And…
The word was “heckled.” #sanewashing