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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3h

"Let's take off our Democrat jerseys. Let's take off our Republican jerseys. Let's take off the rest of our clothes. Let's get oiled up and start... I'm sorry, what was I talking about again?"

Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 5h

Marjorie Taylor Greene on extending ACA credits: It is hurting so many people... let's take off our Democrat jerseys, let's take off our Republican jerseys, and we should do something responsible for the American people and fix this.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3h

Scoring first is the kiss of death in this Brewers-Cubs series.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3h

She called him her Mantifa.

Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 7h

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3h

I prefer pylon cam to first-base cam

Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 13h

This is what the 2028 Democratic Primary is going to be about (with all the caveats)

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 1d

Quoting the Aaron Sorkin HBO show. LFG

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 1d

I have never lived in a city with one of these spring football teams, but I am always curious about the work that goes into fanbase cultivation. These leagues are meant as TV shows not local institutions, but we learned during COVID how much engaged fans are part of the show.

Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 1d

I actually went to an Ohio Glory game in 1992 -- they were in the old World League of American Football -- and it was one of the saddest crowd/vibe experiences I've ever had at a sporting event. But I'm something of a sicko for that kind of thing, so I'd definitely go to one of these games.

Breaking news: "Columbus aviators announced as new UFL team for 2026 season"

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 1d

We could have had free health care?

Isaac Rowlett @isaacrowlett.bsky.social · 1d

251 years ago today: Britain passes the “Quebec Act,” which cedes control of the future state of Wisconsin (as well as much of the Midwest) to Canada.

This act infuriated American colonists and fueled the anger that would build into the American revolution 6 months later.

Map of Quebec in 1774, which at the time included much of what is today the Midwest of the United States

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 1d

My friend @jtischauser.bsky.social took a rubber bullet to the dome 10 days ago outside the Broadview ICE facility. He joined me, @briankarem.bsky.social and Mark Mederson to talk about life in Chicago now and what the media is doing right and wrong in its coverage of the federal escalation there.

Under Attack

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 1d

quantitative methods, qualitative methods, mixed methods

Photo of a Kansas City Chiefs press conference with Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. Reid is wearing a gray suit and red tie with a lapel pin. Kelce is wearing a camp-style short-sleeved shirt with a bird print, along with a suede cap, and Mahomes is wearing a white collared shirt, a pink checkered double-breasted vest, and a pale pink tie.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 2d

On the latest Hard Pass, we talked with @jtischauser.bsky.social about the situation in Chicago and the coverage of the federal occupation there. Also, @briankarem.bsky.social said "fuck" a lot.

Under Attack

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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 2d

When Stephen Miller hijacks the Major League Baseball social media account

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 2d

Guess its a bullpen day for the Cubs too.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

In-house media; it's not just for sports anymore.

Chron.com @chron.com · 3d

Get ready for the news, straight from the source.

HISD plans to shut out outside media, hire its own news crew

Get ready for the news, straight from the source.

bit.ly

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

"Closely" probably means different things to different people.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

I thought preventing people from using bathrooms was an administration policy priority. I'm a little confused, I guess.

PortiaMcGonagal @portiamcgonagal.bsky.social · 3d

The way these people think they're entitled to whatever they want. This is what happens when you raise children who are never told no. 1/

www.rawstory.com/kristi-noem-...

'Very difficult situation': Kristi Noem whines locals not letting ICE agents use restrooms

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem complained that her agents were not being permitted to use restrooms in Chicago because of opposition from residents.During a Sunday interview on ...

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

Lions played their way off my television.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

I'm rubber, you're glue motherfucker

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

I have Goff and Montgomery both in fantasy this week, and suddenly I have two passing TDs.

Ben Raven @ben-raven.bsky.social · 3d

David Montgomery direct snap, throws it to Brock Wright for the TD. Monty scoring back in Cincy, easiest prediction of the week, but the pass touchdown is a nice touch.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

The Hapsburgs flap their weird fucking jaws in agreement.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Hegseth to the Navy: "Your diversity is not your strength"

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

Making up an alternate reality to justify support for the current dystopia.

👹👻 boo-rit 👻👹 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 3d

it’s funny he thinks he’s that relevant

Cernovich & @Cernovich
X.com
In an alternative timeline, Kamala Harris is in office, by now over 5 million gang members are in the country, Elon is in prison, Trump is dead, X is controlled by the DNC, I'm dead or in a gulag, your family is being rounded up, about to be murdered. We were that close.
5:18 PM • 10/3/25

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox keep saying this too.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 3d

“.. Their new mantra: Just wait until next year.”

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 3d

Saturday was one of the best sports nights of the year, and Miller is posting this shit. Get a life, dude

Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone is trying to have a normal Saturday night and the president's top advisor is on X announcing that civil war is necessary

@StephenM on X: Legal insurrection. The President is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, not an Oregon judge. Portland and Oregon law enforcement, at the direction of local leaders, have refused to aid ICE officers facing relentless terrorist assault and threats to life. (There are more local law enforcement officers in Oregon than there are guns and badges in the FBI nationwide). This is an organized terrorist attack on the federal government and its officers, and the deployment of troops is an absolute necessity to defend our personnel, our laws, our government, public order and the Republic itself.

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 4d

If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.

CNN @cnn.com · 5d

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt

37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN

Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 4d

It gives me no pleasure to say this: Good job, Dartmouth.

Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 4d

It appears that my employer, Dartmouth, one of the Trump 9, has said no to the compact. All the better given that our president is cited within it. But she’s saying no. Count the small victories when they come.

Office of the President
Dear Dartmouth community,

As many of you know, Dartmouth was one of nine universities asked by the White House to give feedback by Oct. 20 on a draft of its “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.”

I am deeply committed to Dartmouth’s academic mission and values and will always defend our fierce independence.

You have often heard me say that higher education is not perfect and that we can do better. At the same time, we will never compromise our academic freedom and our ability to govern ourselves.

Best,
Sian Leah Beilock
President

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