Sam Westmoreland
@swestmoreland.bsky.social
Current writer and editor of words at The Cool Down, and writer of sports-related words at The Big Lead. Formerly at Bleacher Report. DnD nerd, actual play lover.
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Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
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they put the postal service in the fucking constitution
it is a public service and not supposed to make a fucking profit
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it is a public service and not supposed to make a fucking profit
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The USPS faces a tight squeeze. With fewer people using the mail, it’s lost more and more money: $9 billion in the 12 months ending in September alone.
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
December 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
they put the postal service in the fucking constitution
it is a public service and not supposed to make a fucking profit
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it is a public service and not supposed to make a fucking profit
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I would like to see just one journalist quote Charlie Kirk’s problematic comments to Matt Shaw and ask him to respond.
Making a decision to participate in a political movement that's anathema to many Americans — including a large percentage of Cubs fans — only ensures that Matt Shaw will remain in the spotlight in 2026.
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Column: Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw enters a new world with his Turning Point USA appearance
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw spoke at a Turning Point USA gathering, inserting himself into the middle of the political divide in America.
trib.al
December 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I would like to see just one journalist quote Charlie Kirk’s problematic comments to Matt Shaw and ask him to respond.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Once again a reminder: We can have trans rights, bodily autonomy, gender nonconformity, and freedom of expression, or we can have none of these things.
There’s no third option.
There’s no third option.
In addition to this administration trying to kill kids, and they're also coming for our binders? OUR BINDERS.
December 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Once again a reminder: We can have trans rights, bodily autonomy, gender nonconformity, and freedom of expression, or we can have none of these things.
There’s no third option.
There’s no third option.
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He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
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so, this right here? this is one of the absolutely most lawless, brazenly unconstitutional impeachable offenses ever committed by any president other than trump in the history of our country.
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
so, this right here? this is one of the absolutely most lawless, brazenly unconstitutional impeachable offenses ever committed by any president other than trump in the history of our country.
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
like, this is an open and shut case. and it's a case which targeted *republicans.*
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"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
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Dems are like "it's with a heavy heart that I voted to codify trans segregation, but it had to be done so Pete Hegseth can keep murdering fisherman in South America."
December 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Dems are like "it's with a heavy heart that I voted to codify trans segregation, but it had to be done so Pete Hegseth can keep murdering fisherman in South America."
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how many times have we gotten a clearly stated “we’re firing you for an inappropriate relationship” in college football, because it’s definitely a lot less than the number of times said relationships have happened
December 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
how many times have we gotten a clearly stated “we’re firing you for an inappropriate relationship” in college football, because it’s definitely a lot less than the number of times said relationships have happened
Welp, yeah, that'll do it. Time to spin the coaching carousel back up again.
Michigan announces that Sherrone Moore has been fired for cause & school found “credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Welp, yeah, that'll do it. Time to spin the coaching carousel back up again.
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Athletic directors being the ones who decide which teams play in tournaments is still so weird. Who the hell asked the guy whose job is Take Money And Give It To Coach. NFL playoffs should be booked by one of Jerry Jones' kids
This highlights a horrid problem that spans all of college football: conferences are “advocating” to the committee (which is comprised of their own ADs).
One (of many reforms) to consider is banning advocacy / campaigning. They are not even trying to hide that the process is political.
One (of many reforms) to consider is banning advocacy / campaigning. They are not even trying to hide that the process is political.
Statement from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips:
December 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Athletic directors being the ones who decide which teams play in tournaments is still so weird. Who the hell asked the guy whose job is Take Money And Give It To Coach. NFL playoffs should be booked by one of Jerry Jones' kids
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Further evidence that widespread covid vaccination is better for everybody.
A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
Redirecting
doi.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Further evidence that widespread covid vaccination is better for everybody.
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Me if Indiana loses: They have a better Best Win than Georgia and a better loss than Georgia. Keep them #2
Me if Ohio State loses: #9 or something. Send them to Oklahoma where the football is unpleasant. That'll teach them
Me if Ohio State loses: #9 or something. Send them to Oklahoma where the football is unpleasant. That'll teach them
December 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Me if Indiana loses: They have a better Best Win than Georgia and a better loss than Georgia. Keep them #2
Me if Ohio State loses: #9 or something. Send them to Oklahoma where the football is unpleasant. That'll teach them
Me if Ohio State loses: #9 or something. Send them to Oklahoma where the football is unpleasant. That'll teach them
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Tomorrow is National Miners Day, which probably isn’t a big deal in your family, but it is in mine and I’m working tomorrow so we’re doing this tonight
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
December 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Tomorrow is National Miners Day, which probably isn’t a big deal in your family, but it is in mine and I’m working tomorrow so we’re doing this tonight
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
The Labor Department barely acknowledges WHY December 6 is set aside, so I’m going to turn the mic over to my mom for a minute
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I wrote about Infantino’s love of despots years ago but that peace prize is such a shameless example of what he is and what he wants to do with the sport
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December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I wrote about Infantino’s love of despots years ago but that peace prize is such a shameless example of what he is and what he wants to do with the sport
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The XBox World Cup in Frisco Texas
Monica Crowley claims Trump is "talking to FIFA" about potentially moving the World Cup out of "blue cities," but no decisions have been made
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The XBox World Cup in Frisco Texas
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"more children should die" is a cornerstone tenet of American conservatism
Breaking: After contentious debates and three failed attempts at a vote, a federal vaccine committee decided on Friday to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"more children should die" is a cornerstone tenet of American conservatism
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December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Will Cain is a whole bitch who got wrecked in sports and had to go shake ass for racists for money
Fox News' Will Cain: "I’m sure there are very honorable law-abiding upstanding citizens and contributors from the Somali community here in the United States, BUT..."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Will Cain is a whole bitch who got wrecked in sports and had to go shake ass for racists for money
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these are all terrible options, and if we lived in a functioning democracy with working regulators we'd think nothing of putting a blanket end to pointless media consolidation
these deals are always terrible for product quality, consumers, art and labor, but this is always downplayed in coverage.
these deals are always terrible for product quality, consumers, art and labor, but this is always downplayed in coverage.
Paramount throws in more cash in bid for Warner; Comcast wants to combine assets with NBCUniversal
Jockeying for HBO-owner Warner Bros. Discovery has intensified as the auction appears to enter its home stretch.
www.latimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
these are all terrible options, and if we lived in a functioning democracy with working regulators we'd think nothing of putting a blanket end to pointless media consolidation
these deals are always terrible for product quality, consumers, art and labor, but this is always downplayed in coverage.
these deals are always terrible for product quality, consumers, art and labor, but this is always downplayed in coverage.
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I need every cis person who is framing the OU situation as an academic controversy to read this for the context they are missing and so desperately need to be loudly fighting against.
I've got a piece up today at @lukeoneil47.bsky.social's Welcome to Hell World. Check it out: www.welcometohellworld.com/a-coordinate...
A coordinated campaign to drive trans people out of public life
Parker Molloy on the latest Oklahoma anti-trans work
www.welcometohellworld.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I need every cis person who is framing the OU situation as an academic controversy to read this for the context they are missing and so desperately need to be loudly fighting against.