The Idiollectual
@theidiollectual.bsky.social
I think about stuff too hard, and I'm always disappointed.
This jeans thing is the kind of culture war shit that loses the Democrats elections. When will they learn?
Don't turn things that aren't a whole thing into a whole thing.
Don't turn things that aren't a whole thing into a whole thing.
August 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This jeans thing is the kind of culture war shit that loses the Democrats elections. When will they learn?
Don't turn things that aren't a whole thing into a whole thing.
Don't turn things that aren't a whole thing into a whole thing.
If Elon really goes through with bringing back Vine, I may forgive him for everything else.
August 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If Elon really goes through with bringing back Vine, I may forgive him for everything else.
I feel like this is something people ought to know
June 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I feel like this is something people ought to know
I don't understand any ethical reason to wind down FEMA. Certainly more hands during a crisis can be nothing but helpful. How is FEMA hurting or failing anything? Is the reason just to save money? If so, at what cost?
June 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I don't understand any ethical reason to wind down FEMA. Certainly more hands during a crisis can be nothing but helpful. How is FEMA hurting or failing anything? Is the reason just to save money? If so, at what cost?
Does Elon "regret" his tweets about Trump because he's truly sorry and wants to reconcile, or because they cast him as a willing pedophile endorser? 🤔
June 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Does Elon "regret" his tweets about Trump because he's truly sorry and wants to reconcile, or because they cast him as a willing pedophile endorser? 🤔
Isn't it great how TikTok is technically illegal but nobody gives a shit?
I feel like that is a low-stakes representation of everything going on with the US politically.
We've become an institutional joke.
I feel like that is a low-stakes representation of everything going on with the US politically.
We've become an institutional joke.
May 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Isn't it great how TikTok is technically illegal but nobody gives a shit?
I feel like that is a low-stakes representation of everything going on with the US politically.
We've become an institutional joke.
I feel like that is a low-stakes representation of everything going on with the US politically.
We've become an institutional joke.
Is NPR left leaning? Yes. But journalism typically is (good journalism anyway), because it challenges thought. Conservative thought is protective.
Also, if the right gets more rightward, even a little bit left looks a whole lot more left in comparison.
Also, if the right gets more rightward, even a little bit left looks a whole lot more left in comparison.
May 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Is NPR left leaning? Yes. But journalism typically is (good journalism anyway), because it challenges thought. Conservative thought is protective.
Also, if the right gets more rightward, even a little bit left looks a whole lot more left in comparison.
Also, if the right gets more rightward, even a little bit left looks a whole lot more left in comparison.
Republicans are not the party of "small government". They are the party of "differently big government". They are the party of "conveniently big government".
May 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Republicans are not the party of "small government". They are the party of "differently big government". They are the party of "conveniently big government".
Trump says he would end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Well both of his ceasefire deals failed and now India and Pakistan are starting a war.
Trump's War Score is -1
Trump's War Score is -1
May 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Trump says he would end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Well both of his ceasefire deals failed and now India and Pakistan are starting a war.
Trump's War Score is -1
Trump's War Score is -1
This is basically how I feel daily. Trump is making us great again? Well we were already the greatest country in the world. Or do MAGA-ites not believe that?
May 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This is basically how I feel daily. Trump is making us great again? Well we were already the greatest country in the world. Or do MAGA-ites not believe that?
I must say, the post for Star Wars day from the Official White House account is the stupidest thing I have seen in my entire life. My childhood is ruined. My everything is ruined.
May 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I must say, the post for Star Wars day from the Official White House account is the stupidest thing I have seen in my entire life. My childhood is ruined. My everything is ruined.
I like these people. They're smart enough to start seeing the light (or the dark, as it were)
Conservatives Are Not Holding Back Their Reactions To Trump's Heated Argument With Zelensky In The Oval Office
"I didn't vote for the President of Ukraine to get ousted." View Entire Post ›
buff.ly
March 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I like these people. They're smart enough to start seeing the light (or the dark, as it were)
I don't know what has gotten into American politics when we are celebrating the loss of livelihood for hundreds of thousands of American citizens..
March 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I don't know what has gotten into American politics when we are celebrating the loss of livelihood for hundreds of thousands of American citizens..
From WP:
If 2 million federal employees each spend 15 minutes answering the emails, at an average hourly wage of $35, that will equate to 500,000 hours and $17.5 million going toward responding to the messages each week.
DOGE'S methodology is stupid as hell
If 2 million federal employees each spend 15 minutes answering the emails, at an average hourly wage of $35, that will equate to 500,000 hours and $17.5 million going toward responding to the messages each week.
DOGE'S methodology is stupid as hell
March 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
From WP:
If 2 million federal employees each spend 15 minutes answering the emails, at an average hourly wage of $35, that will equate to 500,000 hours and $17.5 million going toward responding to the messages each week.
DOGE'S methodology is stupid as hell
If 2 million federal employees each spend 15 minutes answering the emails, at an average hourly wage of $35, that will equate to 500,000 hours and $17.5 million going toward responding to the messages each week.
DOGE'S methodology is stupid as hell
Making English our national language wont change much because it already effectively is. This isn't about national unity, it is about making immigration more burdensome.
Maybe that is acceptable or maybe not, but what do we do about our legitimate citizens who don't speak the language?
Maybe that is acceptable or maybe not, but what do we do about our legitimate citizens who don't speak the language?
March 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Making English our national language wont change much because it already effectively is. This isn't about national unity, it is about making immigration more burdensome.
Maybe that is acceptable or maybe not, but what do we do about our legitimate citizens who don't speak the language?
Maybe that is acceptable or maybe not, but what do we do about our legitimate citizens who don't speak the language?
Come here and disrespect us? It's not our guests'
job to cater to us. We are supposed to host and cater to our guests. It's a major part of being a head of state. There is no decorum or leadership there.
job to cater to us. We are supposed to host and cater to our guests. It's a major part of being a head of state. There is no decorum or leadership there.
March 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Come here and disrespect us? It's not our guests'
job to cater to us. We are supposed to host and cater to our guests. It's a major part of being a head of state. There is no decorum or leadership there.
job to cater to us. We are supposed to host and cater to our guests. It's a major part of being a head of state. There is no decorum or leadership there.
Part 3 of my feelings. While they may have been right to disagree with zelensky Trump and vance sure ACTED like an asshole. As the stronger, bigger, more powerful country by a long shot, to a country literally in pain, that does not sit right with me.
February 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Part 3 of my feelings. While they may have been right to disagree with zelensky Trump and vance sure ACTED like an asshole. As the stronger, bigger, more powerful country by a long shot, to a country literally in pain, that does not sit right with me.
Caveat to my last statement. Zel was wrong but I still don't think Trump is of the hook. If he really wanted peace, he could've prioritized it over our slight disadvantage. With America First though, we are at least partially and tacitly responsible for the wars prolongment.
February 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Caveat to my last statement. Zel was wrong but I still don't think Trump is of the hook. If he really wanted peace, he could've prioritized it over our slight disadvantage. With America First though, we are at least partially and tacitly responsible for the wars prolongment.
I agree with TRUMP on Ukraine. Man, cognitive dissonance does not feel good.
February 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I agree with TRUMP on Ukraine. Man, cognitive dissonance does not feel good.
Here is a reminder on how crucial government data is. Our economy relies on infrastructure, one of government's primary roles is to facilitate infrastructure, and data is a form of infrastructure.
Sorry libertarians.
Sorry libertarians.
Why it matters that Trump is deleting government data
The potential side effects of President Donald Trump's deletion of government data.
buff.ly
February 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Here is a reminder on how crucial government data is. Our economy relies on infrastructure, one of government's primary roles is to facilitate infrastructure, and data is a form of infrastructure.
Sorry libertarians.
Sorry libertarians.
This is truly an unprecedented age. We have the richest man in the world acting as a global hegemon. If this isn't truly late-stage capitalism, I dunno what is.
How Elon Musk is boosting far-right politics across the globe
Elon Musk has encouraged right-wing political movements, policies and administrations in at least 18 countries.
buff.ly
February 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This is truly an unprecedented age. We have the richest man in the world acting as a global hegemon. If this isn't truly late-stage capitalism, I dunno what is.
Look, you just can't have a prominent government figure openly and repeatedly use a word that offends a significant chunk of the population. It doesn't matter if you think the offense is warranted. That's a private take. Government represents everyone. Step up.
February 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Look, you just can't have a prominent government figure openly and repeatedly use a word that offends a significant chunk of the population. It doesn't matter if you think the offense is warranted. That's a private take. Government represents everyone. Step up.
Good thing they're European because this wouldn't fly (pun intended) in Trump's America
buff.ly
February 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Good thing they're European because this wouldn't fly (pun intended) in Trump's America
Just a reminder that the GOP is a cult. Why don't we wait and see how everything shakes out before giving Trump the same status as Washington and Lincoln, and literally no other president since.
Republican Introduces Pathetic Bill to Create Trump National Holiday
As Donald Trump allows Elon Musk to take over the government, and inflation is spiraling, Republicans in Congress are introducing the most meaningless pieces of legislation.
buff.ly
February 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Just a reminder that the GOP is a cult. Why don't we wait and see how everything shakes out before giving Trump the same status as Washington and Lincoln, and literally no other president since.
I really don't know why we care how Europe handles free speech. They have a different social contract. They have a different (bad) history. But they are all democratic so this issue is between their governments and their people.
February 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I really don't know why we care how Europe handles free speech. They have a different social contract. They have a different (bad) history. But they are all democratic so this issue is between their governments and their people.