Mike Sand
@mikesand.com
Nonbinary transfemme. Past: New College of Florida.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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When the James Webb Space Telescope is posting "how to choose the perfect telescope -->"
a man is standing in a dark room with the words `` you were the chosen one '' .
ALT: a man is standing in a dark room with the words `` you were the chosen one '' .
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January 11, 2026 at 4:10 AM
When the James Webb Space Telescope is posting "how to choose the perfect telescope -->"
New Zealand over here "Only one cable in and out, the way we like it, just let us know when."
January 11, 2026 at 4:05 AM
New Zealand over here "Only one cable in and out, the way we like it, just let us know when."
lmao but he resolved the crisis (that he created out of whole cloth) shouldn't we be grateful?
January 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
lmao but he resolved the crisis (that he created out of whole cloth) shouldn't we be grateful?
Ironically, that meeting looks boring and that he rather would look out the window fantasizing about building projects makes him lowkey relatable
January 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Ironically, that meeting looks boring and that he rather would look out the window fantasizing about building projects makes him lowkey relatable
Agree with your overall points, part of the Facebook algorithm is that SINCE inflammatory content gets more engagement, therefore it will show it to more people.
the 4chan analogy doesn't told because 4chan it's tiny (compared to Facebook) and self-selected.
the 4chan analogy doesn't told because 4chan it's tiny (compared to Facebook) and self-selected.
January 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Agree with your overall points, part of the Facebook algorithm is that SINCE inflammatory content gets more engagement, therefore it will show it to more people.
the 4chan analogy doesn't told because 4chan it's tiny (compared to Facebook) and self-selected.
the 4chan analogy doesn't told because 4chan it's tiny (compared to Facebook) and self-selected.
My take is that to the extent there is "white, Western civilization" these people are betraying it!
January 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
My take is that to the extent there is "white, Western civilization" these people are betraying it!
That makes it more relevant. However, I disagree with the phrasing and reiterate mine: No, taking credit for some good divestment for the Pension fund (part of a large-scale organized effort for specific causes!) does not mean all is now fair game "Why didn't he stop this?". Impossible standard.
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
That makes it more relevant. However, I disagree with the phrasing and reiterate mine: No, taking credit for some good divestment for the Pension fund (part of a large-scale organized effort for specific causes!) does not mean all is now fair game "Why didn't he stop this?". Impossible standard.
He's telling the NYT what they want to feel about themselves
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
He's telling the NYT what they want to feel about themselves
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"oversaw"!? This is clickbait / oppo research. The real meaning of "oversaw" is there are multiple, appropriate levels between the top elected official and the investment decisions. This has nothing to do with Palentier—now the comptroller needs to review investments for political reasons?
January 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
"oversaw"!? This is clickbait / oppo research. The real meaning of "oversaw" is there are multiple, appropriate levels between the top elected official and the investment decisions. This has nothing to do with Palentier—now the comptroller needs to review investments for political reasons?
"oversaw"!? This is clickbait / oppo research. The real meaning of "oversaw" is there are multiple, appropriate levels between the top elected official and the investment decisions. This has nothing to do with Palentier—now the comptroller needs to review investments for political reasons?
January 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
"oversaw"!? This is clickbait / oppo research. The real meaning of "oversaw" is there are multiple, appropriate levels between the top elected official and the investment decisions. This has nothing to do with Palentier—now the comptroller needs to review investments for political reasons?
I can imagine that. Certainly.
People a) have been sold it is magic, and b) don't appreciate the difference between "real" and "meets my expectations"
People a) have been sold it is magic, and b) don't appreciate the difference between "real" and "meets my expectations"
January 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I can imagine that. Certainly.
People a) have been sold it is magic, and b) don't appreciate the difference between "real" and "meets my expectations"
People a) have been sold it is magic, and b) don't appreciate the difference between "real" and "meets my expectations"
"We have built a MACHINE with real HUMAN INTELLIGENCE!" ...
"Sir, the product you use is literally called 'Mechanical Turk'"
"Sir, the product you use is literally called 'Mechanical Turk'"
January 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
"We have built a MACHINE with real HUMAN INTELLIGENCE!" ...
"Sir, the product you use is literally called 'Mechanical Turk'"
"Sir, the product you use is literally called 'Mechanical Turk'"
ICE is 4 years older than the iPhone
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 AM
ICE is 4 years older than the iPhone
We are ruled by a warlord
January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
We are ruled by a warlord
LMAO somebody doesn't know 🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️it's just a measurement LOL
January 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
LMAO somebody doesn't know 🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️🛢️it's just a measurement LOL
It's a rhetorical technique, Trump just uses it often. "I would never say X" in order to say X.
Called Apophasis, it's just recognizing when someone says "I won't say..." or "I would never say..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apophasis
Called Apophasis, it's just recognizing when someone says "I won't say..." or "I would never say..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apophasis
Apophasis - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 7, 2026 at 9:19 PM
It's a rhetorical technique, Trump just uses it often. "I would never say X" in order to say X.
Called Apophasis, it's just recognizing when someone says "I won't say..." or "I would never say..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apophasis
Called Apophasis, it's just recognizing when someone says "I won't say..." or "I would never say..."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apophasis
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Actions have consequences.
January 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Actions have consequences.