Randall Patnode
Randall Patnode
@patnode.bsky.social
Media professor
What all of these Epstein reveals tell me is that there are a few hundred "beautiful people" who hang together and consider the rest of humanity absolute schmucks.
February 2, 2026 at 2:47 AM
You'd think that after decades of saying this, the GOP would have at least a few receipts. But, no, Michelle is gonna find out.
February 2, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Give this boy a set of Legos and make him happy.
February 2, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Same response by the pedo-billionaires and celebs, who now know nothing of Jeffrey Espstein.
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 PM
People often dismiss privacy and data collection. "I've got nothing to hide." Misses the point. Here, we see how identity directly connects to freedom. It's not your identity that's being stolen; it's your freedom.
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
To be sure, he sees the number going up because he’s looking at it while admiring himself in the mirror.
January 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Why is all of his language -- "rotations," "theater," "draw-downs" -- from the world of warfare? He must think he's at war with someone.
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The killings will continue until rhetoric improves.
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The Grinning Capitalist and Fawning "Journalist" sit down for tea. According to Smiley, our best hope is to be adopted by kindly billionaires and be happy with the crumbs they leave behind.
January 29, 2026 at 2:54 PM
More evidence for the Jack Smith theory that Trump incites violence.
January 28, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Initial hire: Greg Bovino
January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This is pure Trumpspeak -- vague comparisons, "greatest in history," "Best ever," etc. It's sales, not journalism.
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Next stop: Pink slime.
January 26, 2026 at 8:51 PM
It also tells you how important the voter rolls are to the admin's strategy.
January 25, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Fill in the blank: “The sadism and brutality and state-sponsored terror and murder we're seeing in__________” (Tehran or Minneapolis)
January 25, 2026 at 1:46 PM
So, all of those Americans who vehemently argued for expansive 2A rights and open carry are looking to incur maximum damage on law enforcement? My recollection is they said they wanted to defend themselves.
January 24, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Guns for me but not for thee.
January 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The trolling sensibility is now the policy position, eclipsing public service. They imitate and appeal exclusively to the dear leader.
January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Let's all be sure to blame this storm on Trump.
January 23, 2026 at 3:36 AM
"The Board" c'est moi.
January 23, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Assuming he's correct (and he has no evidence), why is it better that ICE is assaulting people from out of state than Minnesotans?
January 22, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Once again, news folk, ask for evidence.
January 22, 2026 at 8:19 PM
One of the failings of journalism these days is reporters not pressing their sources to account for their conclusions. The "paid protesters" narrative is rampant, yet no one asks, "What evidence?" Reporters could do more by drilling down on fewer questions, rather than entertaining more conclusions.
January 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM