James Benton
@jamesbenton.bsky.social
Tall, white male working on my privilege, listening more. Father of 3 boys, married to a genius academic. I like efficiency, but also like caring about people. Both are possible! Gen Xr who resents needing "readers" or "my" music labeled "classic!"
"I just came here for wholesome cat content, don't remind me that people not like me are living in fear'
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"I just came here for wholesome cat content, don't remind me that people not like me are living in fear'
I'm mainly off social media (except here a little bit). Glad to see people speaking up. The myth some areas not being political is a white male privilege thing. "I was just stealing your idea and talking over you, don't get all woke on me"
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I'm mainly off social media (except here a little bit). Glad to see people speaking up. The myth some areas not being political is a white male privilege thing. "I was just stealing your idea and talking over you, don't get all woke on me"
I feel like the "gamble on everyday events" is even worse than crypto because fewer people get sucked in.
Also, what is a woke pet? Dogs and Cats marching in Minneapolis and using pronouns?🙂
Also, what is a woke pet? Dogs and Cats marching in Minneapolis and using pronouns?🙂
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I feel like the "gamble on everyday events" is even worse than crypto because fewer people get sucked in.
Also, what is a woke pet? Dogs and Cats marching in Minneapolis and using pronouns?🙂
Also, what is a woke pet? Dogs and Cats marching in Minneapolis and using pronouns?🙂
I think the Fillion meme was made for this very moment!
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I think the Fillion meme was made for this very moment!
You were amazing as always. But all your colleagues stepped up their game, coming for your crown. Way to inspire people to act rightfully outraged!
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February 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM
You were amazing as always. But all your colleagues stepped up their game, coming for your crown. Way to inspire people to act rightfully outraged!
Not fair, but I love that they used the little guy pic of Duffy
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Not fair, but I love that they used the little guy pic of Duffy
Some people have their mid-life crisis and wish they could go back and be a pro sports player or rich guy. I wish I was 20 years younger and could have this job!
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Some people have their mid-life crisis and wish they could go back and be a pro sports player or rich guy. I wish I was 20 years younger and could have this job!
I only allow myself this post once a day. This one earned it.
February 11, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I only allow myself this post once a day. This one earned it.
Wakanda Forever - SNL
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February 11, 2026 at 9:06 PM
If @marcelias.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social ever combined forces, it would be atomic! I hope to half the energy either of them have when I am their age. Heck, even now!
February 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If @marcelias.bsky.social and @normeisen.bsky.social ever combined forces, it would be atomic! I hope to half the energy either of them have when I am their age. Heck, even now!
I live here in Waco. Whenever I talk to a woman who had interreacted with Ken Starr, they all uniformly talk about how creepy, chauvinistic and condescending he was. It was apparent to anyone who was open to seeing it.
February 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I live here in Waco. Whenever I talk to a woman who had interreacted with Ken Starr, they all uniformly talk about how creepy, chauvinistic and condescending he was. It was apparent to anyone who was open to seeing it.
I've been watching Bodycam videos lately, all seemingly out of Florida. She is giving this energy.
February 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I've been watching Bodycam videos lately, all seemingly out of Florida. She is giving this energy.
Love this trend, let's do it in every industry to every Epstein "friend"
Also, my reading glasses made me feel old. Having to Google Orville Peck and Weyes Blood made me feel ancient. I might as well be talking about FDR's fireside chats.
Also, my reading glasses made me feel old. Having to Google Orville Peck and Weyes Blood made me feel ancient. I might as well be talking about FDR's fireside chats.
February 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Love this trend, let's do it in every industry to every Epstein "friend"
Also, my reading glasses made me feel old. Having to Google Orville Peck and Weyes Blood made me feel ancient. I might as well be talking about FDR's fireside chats.
Also, my reading glasses made me feel old. Having to Google Orville Peck and Weyes Blood made me feel ancient. I might as well be talking about FDR's fireside chats.
The MAGAs called it theater, I call it courage. Jayapal is formidable. The survivors are incredible, and deserve jsutice.
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The MAGAs called it theater, I call it courage. Jayapal is formidable. The survivors are incredible, and deserve jsutice.
I am not surprised, and also can't unsee it.
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I am not surprised, and also can't unsee it.
Kavanaugh seemed sane by comparison.
February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Kavanaugh seemed sane by comparison.
It is like being back in a middle school student body election.
February 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
It is like being back in a middle school student body election.
Meanwhile in Texas...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Meanwhile in Texas...
I looked up her bio and was amazed/aghast that she was indeed a career prosecutor and even an AG for 8-years. Not sure which is worse, the MAGA folks willing to distort their face with filler and botox, or the ones willing to distort their careers just to be in power.
February 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I looked up her bio and was amazed/aghast that she was indeed a career prosecutor and even an AG for 8-years. Not sure which is worse, the MAGA folks willing to distort their face with filler and botox, or the ones willing to distort their careers just to be in power.
I remember asking if I could have my appendix when they removed it. Apparently there were rules about sharing medical specimens. Maybe I should have gone to his hospital.
February 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I remember asking if I could have my appendix when they removed it. Apparently there were rules about sharing medical specimens. Maybe I should have gone to his hospital.
I had this exact thought with all the pearl clutching over the Super Bowl.
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I had this exact thought with all the pearl clutching over the Super Bowl.
Was this at the hearing today?
February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Was this at the hearing today?