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Adam Hahn
@jerkypnut.bsky.social
Playwright, programmer, liberal, grumpy beardo.
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A government official threatened punishment with no legal basis, with the clear intent of stifling political criticism. Media corporations instantly surrendered to the will of the ruling party.

We're in trouble.
September 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Even if you loved Charlie Kirk, even if you disagree with Kimmel, even if you found his comments so offensive that you would have started a letter-writing campaign or boycott, please recognize how bad this is:
September 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Kimmel didn't incite violence. He didn't commit slander. He criticized politicians and media figures.
September 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke ABC affiliate stations' broadcast licenses, the biggest franchise owner announced that it wouldn't air Kimmel's show, and ABC suspended Kimmel indefinitely.
September 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
May 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
And it's been discussed on public radio!

It's a brief mention 4 minutes into a 5-minute segment, but "It's fascinating."

www.wbfo.org/2025-03-28/t...
Theater Talk: SHUCKED has corny charm at Shea's; THE INFORMER is a powerful and generous adaptation at ART of WNY; DECONSTRUCTION puts an evangelical and a free-thinker in a hotel room for 48 hours; L...
www.wbfo.org
March 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
And of course this is a giant conflict of interest for Trump, Elon, and anyone in their orbits with any crypto holdings. Even if the reserve is never actually created, advance knowledge of or influence on this kind of announcement is an opportunity for corruption.
March 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM