Phlebas the Phoenician
@phlebasphoencian.bsky.social
O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.
musician, cyclist
F/k/a Tsar Czar Binks/SleepyHead_band on Twitter
musician, cyclist
F/k/a Tsar Czar Binks/SleepyHead_band on Twitter
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They aren't boycotting the Kennedy Center they're boycotting the Trump Center.
December 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
They aren't boycotting the Kennedy Center they're boycotting the Trump Center.
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This looks like Sinbad died and got reincarnated as a chair.
December 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
This looks like Sinbad died and got reincarnated as a chair.
Ruin two bands by combining them:
Steely Van Halen
Steely Van Halen
Ruin two bands by combining them:
Alice In Metallica Chains
Alice In Metallica Chains
December 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Ruin two bands by combining them:
Steely Van Halen
Steely Van Halen
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The Foo Goo Dolls
December 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Foo Goo Dolls
wtf is a public artist? Entitlement off the charts.
Artist boycott of The Kennedy Center continues to grow
“Any artist cancelling their show at the Trump Kennedy Center over political differences isn’t courageous or principled-they are selfish, intolerant, & have failed to meet the basic duty of a public artist: to perform for all ppl” — Roma Daravi
“Any artist cancelling their show at the Trump Kennedy Center over political differences isn’t courageous or principled-they are selfish, intolerant, & have failed to meet the basic duty of a public artist: to perform for all ppl” — Roma Daravi
December 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
wtf is a public artist? Entitlement off the charts.
Gender affirming care for me but not for thee
Decades of the white nationalist movement evolving to adapt to current political trends has brought them to this moment.
December 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Gender affirming care for me but not for thee
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Reminder that years ago it was found out that the FBI straight up made up a whole bunch of fake forensic sciences, plural. People have gone to jail and been executed due to literally pseudoscience.
Hair forensics, for instance, is totally nonsense.
They admitted it.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Hair forensics, for instance, is totally nonsense.
They admitted it.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
The FBI Faked an Entire Field of Forensic Science
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slate.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Reminder that years ago it was found out that the FBI straight up made up a whole bunch of fake forensic sciences, plural. People have gone to jail and been executed due to literally pseudoscience.
Hair forensics, for instance, is totally nonsense.
They admitted it.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Hair forensics, for instance, is totally nonsense.
They admitted it.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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He comes *so close* to understanding that his buddies are all racists
December 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
He comes *so close* to understanding that his buddies are all racists
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it'll be so easy for me to never touch an EA game ever again
EA shareholders approve Saudi Arabian buyout, leaving only the US Government able to block the deal
www.eurogamer.net/ea-sharehold...
www.eurogamer.net/ea-sharehold...
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
it'll be so easy for me to never touch an EA game ever again
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Worth noting, I guess, that inside of a year we've gone from administration officials taking selfies of themselves at CECOT and bragging about how it's hell on earth to now getting their horrible little media worms to kill stories about it
December 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Worth noting, I guess, that inside of a year we've gone from administration officials taking selfies of themselves at CECOT and bragging about how it's hell on earth to now getting their horrible little media worms to kill stories about it
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President Trump says that checks for $1,776 each are going out to nearly 1.5 million servicemembers. I have questions.
+ When did Congress approve such a plan?
+ Where is the money coming from?
+ How is it non-taxable? Did Congress vote to do that?
I'm sure there must be specific bill text.
+ When did Congress approve such a plan?
+ Where is the money coming from?
+ How is it non-taxable? Did Congress vote to do that?
I'm sure there must be specific bill text.
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
President Trump says that checks for $1,776 each are going out to nearly 1.5 million servicemembers. I have questions.
+ When did Congress approve such a plan?
+ Where is the money coming from?
+ How is it non-taxable? Did Congress vote to do that?
I'm sure there must be specific bill text.
+ When did Congress approve such a plan?
+ Where is the money coming from?
+ How is it non-taxable? Did Congress vote to do that?
I'm sure there must be specific bill text.
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AOC on a 2028 presidential race against JD Vance: “I would stomp him.”
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
AOC on a 2028 presidential race against JD Vance: “I would stomp him.”
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With all due respect, @propublica.org management, what the fuck is wrong with you? Get your head out of your ass.
December 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
With all due respect, @propublica.org management, what the fuck is wrong with you? Get your head out of your ass.
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So anyone the state designates for killing. Cool. Cool. Cool.
NEW: U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“If I had no concerns and I was confident in the lawful order, I would definitely execute that order.”
theintercept.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
So anyone the state designates for killing. Cool. Cool. Cool.
What is the difference between a psychopath and an indelible asshole?
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
What is the difference between a psychopath and an indelible asshole?
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Just to get ahead of this: Print the post out and bring it to the next Mike Johnson presser. You already know what his move will be. There’s no excuse to not be prepared for it.
December 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Just to get ahead of this: Print the post out and bring it to the next Mike Johnson presser. You already know what his move will be. There’s no excuse to not be prepared for it.
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Anybody who's ever taken an OTTB on its first trail ride will find this video VERY relatable. I was crying with laughter. youtube.com/shorts/HbeqO...
Max the Scared Horse - Ozzy Man Reviews
YouTube video by Ozzy Man Reviews
youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Anybody who's ever taken an OTTB on its first trail ride will find this video VERY relatable. I was crying with laughter. youtube.com/shorts/HbeqO...
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Sorry, I had a few scattered posts because I was so shocked. Barus & Holley is the building where Brown's Physics and Engineering departments are located. The registrar's website lists some final exams in B&H today. There was at least one – for an engineering class – scheduled at 2pm this afternoon.
Brown University now says police do NOT have a shooting suspect in custody and that community members should continue to shelter in place.
December 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Sorry, I had a few scattered posts because I was so shocked. Barus & Holley is the building where Brown's Physics and Engineering departments are located. The registrar's website lists some final exams in B&H today. There was at least one – for an engineering class – scheduled at 2pm this afternoon.
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Reporters: I don't need the name of the shooter. I want the name and photos of the gun dealer who sold the weapons for the shooter to use.
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Reporters: I don't need the name of the shooter. I want the name and photos of the gun dealer who sold the weapons for the shooter to use.
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Trump Calls Groceries ‘A Hoax’
Trump Calls Groceries ‘A Hoax’
MOUNT POCONO, PA—Delivering a highly anticipated speech about the state of the economy, President Donald Trump doubled down this week on his claim that groceries were a hoax perpetrated by Democrats. ...
theonion.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump Calls Groceries ‘A Hoax’
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EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
EXCLUSIVE: We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
It's not just online. It's in physical grocery stores too.
Our months-long investigation with @consumerreports.org and @groundwork.bsky.social found it could cost families $1200/year.
I am randomly reminded of the time when we had a long thread on twitter with the worlds foremost historian of Sussudio
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I am randomly reminded of the time when we had a long thread on twitter with the worlds foremost historian of Sussudio
This is like something Durry would do if they were doing ads, were Japanese, and really into corn
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
This is like something Durry would do if they were doing ads, were Japanese, and really into corn
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Remember, as Sean Duffy keeps telling us his ideas for air travel -- dress up nice for your flight! do a little workout before you get on too! -- this is an actual Good Thing We Wanted that Democrats secured for us before these assholes took it away
White House Scraps Cash Payments for Delayed or Canceled Flights
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Remember, as Sean Duffy keeps telling us his ideas for air travel -- dress up nice for your flight! do a little workout before you get on too! -- this is an actual Good Thing We Wanted that Democrats secured for us before these assholes took it away
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pals you gotta quit spotify
December 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
pals you gotta quit spotify