Jason
@gadling.bsky.social
Queer. Not nice but kind. Loves Spidey, Silver Surfer & Sondheim. Team Halloween. He/him. BLM. Trans women are women, trans men are men. Opinions my own
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Jason
@gadling.bsky.social
· Nov 15
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Name: Jason
Pronouns: he/him
Location: Volusia County
Interests: Universal Orlando & HHN, horror, comics, reading, movies including preserving them via physical media, politics, musicals
Vocation: Paper pusher
Name: Jason
Pronouns: he/him
Location: Volusia County
Interests: Universal Orlando & HHN, horror, comics, reading, movies including preserving them via physical media, politics, musicals
Vocation: Paper pusher
I feel like I didn't adequately convey all of my interests. And I do apologize for all the political stuff I'll reskeet (I'm a leftist). I also love Buffy, Doctor Who, Parks & Rec, The Good Place, Community, the MCU, former Star Wars fan, left the toxicity of Star Wars
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this gets to the fundamental lawlessness. the difference between law as a game and law as a tool of government.
birthright citizenship is the law. nothing has changed. the documents are the same. if that can change based on *nothing*, you don't have a real constitution in the first place.
birthright citizenship is the law. nothing has changed. the documents are the same. if that can change based on *nothing*, you don't have a real constitution in the first place.
also, let’s say wurman is right. well, we have had nearly 160 years of unlimited birthright citizenship that has been affirmed again and again by generations of Americans. whatever the original intent, that is what the birthright clause *means*.
December 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
this gets to the fundamental lawlessness. the difference between law as a game and law as a tool of government.
birthright citizenship is the law. nothing has changed. the documents are the same. if that can change based on *nothing*, you don't have a real constitution in the first place.
birthright citizenship is the law. nothing has changed. the documents are the same. if that can change based on *nothing*, you don't have a real constitution in the first place.
Picked up my pull list yesterday and finished reading The Invisible Man by @jamesthefourth.bsky.social with art by Dani and @20eyesbrad.bsky.social
Phenomenal read. A great addition to my favorite Universal Monster, Jack Griffin. Highly recommend it
Phenomenal read. A great addition to my favorite Universal Monster, Jack Griffin. Highly recommend it
December 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Picked up my pull list yesterday and finished reading The Invisible Man by @jamesthefourth.bsky.social with art by Dani and @20eyesbrad.bsky.social
Phenomenal read. A great addition to my favorite Universal Monster, Jack Griffin. Highly recommend it
Phenomenal read. A great addition to my favorite Universal Monster, Jack Griffin. Highly recommend it
The main protagonist of the movie attempts to warn the cops about the threat and the cops ignore him and offer no help during the crisis. This is an accurate portrayal of the police in America. In this follow-up essay, I will -
In Gremlins, an old Asian man is the protector of a dangerous creature. An old white American man buys the creature and doesn't take his duty seriously & not only is the creature imperiled but the man's town is thrown into chaos. This is a microcosm of American imperialism. In this essay, I will -
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The main protagonist of the movie attempts to warn the cops about the threat and the cops ignore him and offer no help during the crisis. This is an accurate portrayal of the police in America. In this follow-up essay, I will -
In Gremlins, an old Asian man is the protector of a dangerous creature. An old white American man buys the creature and doesn't take his duty seriously & not only is the creature imperiled but the man's town is thrown into chaos. This is a microcosm of American imperialism. In this essay, I will -
December 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In Gremlins, an old Asian man is the protector of a dangerous creature. An old white American man buys the creature and doesn't take his duty seriously & not only is the creature imperiled but the man's town is thrown into chaos. This is a microcosm of American imperialism. In this essay, I will -
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I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
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I wrote a bit for McSweeney's about Isaac Chotiner interviewing Santa Claus. Just a little something for the holiday season. Enjoy!
The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner Interviews Santa Claus
For several centuries, Santa Claus has been one of the most prolific mythical gift-givers in the world. Formerly known as Saint Nicholas of Myra, a...
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I wrote a bit for McSweeney's about Isaac Chotiner interviewing Santa Claus. Just a little something for the holiday season. Enjoy!
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In case you're wondering what people mean when they talk about "white woman tears", here is Exhibit A
@timmiller.bsky.social: "He's being nominated to HHS Secretary…You had information that you could have shared…and you didn't share anything about him. Why? Did you still love him?"
Olivia Nuzzi: "I don't know how to responsibly handle this on camera." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ozkaz8?utm_...
Olivia Nuzzi: "I don't know how to responsibly handle this on camera." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ozkaz8?utm_...
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In case you're wondering what people mean when they talk about "white woman tears", here is Exhibit A
I am sorry and I will do better in 2026
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I am sorry and I will do better in 2026
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“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
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No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
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Genuinely want people to understand how deeply they undercut their own arguments, especially about wealth and inequality, when they use genAI graphics. You are feeding the machine you critique, and for what? Clicks? To save a few bucks? Please stop.
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Genuinely want people to understand how deeply they undercut their own arguments, especially about wealth and inequality, when they use genAI graphics. You are feeding the machine you critique, and for what? Clicks? To save a few bucks? Please stop.
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The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
My elderly dog Gizmo died a couple of years after we (the royal we) stopped treating Covid as serious so that year of work from home and no social gatherings gave me lots of quality time with him. I know that it was a rough and sad time for everyone but I feel blessed I got that time with Gizmo
November 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
My elderly dog Gizmo died a couple of years after we (the royal we) stopped treating Covid as serious so that year of work from home and no social gatherings gave me lots of quality time with him. I know that it was a rough and sad time for everyone but I feel blessed I got that time with Gizmo
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This this this. There are a lot of people who think stealing from artists or replacing jobs are “complicated ethical questions” but if you tell them they’re burning up the planet they have no response.
Ai Slop should be reframed as pollution
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This this this. There are a lot of people who think stealing from artists or replacing jobs are “complicated ethical questions” but if you tell them they’re burning up the planet they have no response.
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Ai Slop should be reframed as pollution
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Ai Slop should be reframed as pollution
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Straight-up sociopath.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
Q: Do you plan to attend Sarah's funeral?
TRUMP: I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I can conceive of. I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere.
TRUMP: I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I can conceive of. I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere.
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Straight-up sociopath.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
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I wish it didn’t feel so unusual and inspiring to see a leader treating everyone like they matter and saying that we have a responsibility to help each other
Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I wish it didn’t feel so unusual and inspiring to see a leader treating everyone like they matter and saying that we have a responsibility to help each other
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This is the correct take. Stewing in white supremacist propaganda is bad for your thinking. And if think you are so savvy that it won’t impact you, you are the exact kind of mark they are slowly converting (I’m looking at you, centrist pundits).
It’s really funny how a generation will roll its eyes at parents who watch Fox News but doesn’t see why being immersed in Twitter is having the same effect. Lots of serious people show up on Fox News too but that shouldn’t be your primary source on the news.
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This is the correct take. Stewing in white supremacist propaganda is bad for your thinking. And if think you are so savvy that it won’t impact you, you are the exact kind of mark they are slowly converting (I’m looking at you, centrist pundits).
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People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
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A new kind of rapid Chotining. Please appreciate the alt-text.
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A new kind of rapid Chotining. Please appreciate the alt-text.
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It's not just "consumer smart" it reduces environmental waste, key materials are often mined in slave conditions. The whole tenor of the article is wrong - why is the economy so dependent on us engaging in mass waste?
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h... "please, buy new phone. the economy is dying" is an incredible gaslight
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing economy
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's not just "consumer smart" it reduces environmental waste, key materials are often mined in slave conditions. The whole tenor of the article is wrong - why is the economy so dependent on us engaging in mass waste?