Richard Grusin
@rgrusin.bsky.social
Walker of woods, lover of forests, friendly with trees. Theorist of mediation. Arboreal nonhumanist. Zayde. Recovering academic.
The University Is Ruined (with apologies to Bill Readings).
November 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The University Is Ruined (with apologies to Bill Readings).
There is no "data" in my mind. Or yours either.
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
There is no "data" in my mind. Or yours either.
Wall Street doesn't seem to be bothered by the election of a Socialist Democrat for mayor,
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Wall Street doesn't seem to be bothered by the election of a Socialist Democrat for mayor,
Let the Wild Rumpus begin!
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Let the Wild Rumpus begin!
You can almost taste the disappointment dripping in this headline.
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
You can almost taste the disappointment dripping in this headline.
Banana Republics Thrive in Darkness
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Banana Republics Thrive in Darkness
That legacy media still goes on merrily on the assumption that there will be free and fair elections in 2026 is what I guess you would call "whistling in the dark."
October 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
That legacy media still goes on merrily on the assumption that there will be free and fair elections in 2026 is what I guess you would call "whistling in the dark."
This is your America, New York Times. You have helped to bring this into being. Happy now?
October 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This is your America, New York Times. You have helped to bring this into being. Happy now?
More than 5 million Americans turn out to protest MAGA fascism and the Banana Republican regime, but the fucking New York Times can't find a spot for that story on its front page this morning. Wouldn't want to ruin your billionaire readers' Sunday brunch?
"All the news that's fit for the 1%."
"All the news that's fit for the 1%."
October 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
More than 5 million Americans turn out to protest MAGA fascism and the Banana Republican regime, but the fucking New York Times can't find a spot for that story on its front page this morning. Wouldn't want to ruin your billionaire readers' Sunday brunch?
"All the news that's fit for the 1%."
"All the news that's fit for the 1%."
My new T-shirt arrived from China just in time for today’s No Kings protest.
October 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My new T-shirt arrived from China just in time for today’s No Kings protest.
Putin again reminds trump of the kompromat he has on him. When will the legacy media begin reporting this?
October 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Putin again reminds trump of the kompromat he has on him. When will the legacy media begin reporting this?
Every major media outlet continues the charade, crediting Trump with the agency in initiating another meeting with Putin. The truth, as my edits suggest, is precisely the reverse.
October 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Every major media outlet continues the charade, crediting Trump with the agency in initiating another meeting with Putin. The truth, as my edits suggest, is precisely the reverse.
I just can't read this shit anymore.
October 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I just can't read this shit anymore.
We need to make "Don't Tread On Me" frog posters, flags, patches, and t-shirts like these the signs of the Frog Rebellion.
#frogrebellion
#frogrevolution
#frogsagainstICE
#donttreadonthefrog
#frogrebellion
#frogrevolution
#frogsagainstICE
#donttreadonthefrog
October 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We need to make "Don't Tread On Me" frog posters, flags, patches, and t-shirts like these the signs of the Frog Rebellion.
#frogrebellion
#frogrevolution
#frogsagainstICE
#donttreadonthefrog
#frogrebellion
#frogrevolution
#frogsagainstICE
#donttreadonthefrog
This motto has always rung hollow, never more so than now, as Chicago Police serve and protect ICE from lawful protesters.
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This motto has always rung hollow, never more so than now, as Chicago Police serve and protect ICE from lawful protesters.
October 15, 2025 at 12:13 PM
As the Banana Republicans continue to endorse every perversion of justice perpetrated by their leader, it is important to remember that Trump's fascist authoritarianism could not be possible without the support of the entire bunch of Banana Republicans.
October 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As the Banana Republicans continue to endorse every perversion of justice perpetrated by their leader, it is important to remember that Trump's fascist authoritarianism could not be possible without the support of the entire bunch of Banana Republicans.
It can't be said often enough. White supremacist racism is the affective core of MAGA fascism.
October 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It can't be said often enough. White supremacist racism is the affective core of MAGA fascism.
So relieved to know that the Fourth Estate is on the alert protecting our democracy.
October 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
So relieved to know that the Fourth Estate is on the alert protecting our democracy.
Really, New York Times? A "how-to" story?
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Really, New York Times? A "how-to" story?