Vicki Meagher, Writer
@vickimeagher.bsky.social
Playwright and novelist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
See http://vickimeagher.com
No tyrants, no kings
Ideology: to the right of left-of-center
I block or mute suspected trolls and accounts that make nasty comments
See http://vickimeagher.com
No tyrants, no kings
Ideology: to the right of left-of-center
I block or mute suspected trolls and accounts that make nasty comments
Reposted by Vicki Meagher, Writer
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
I bought Twice-Spent Comet as an ebook from Meerkat Press. 🙂
November 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I bought Twice-Spent Comet as an ebook from Meerkat Press. 🙂
Okay! I'll let you know how I buy it.
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Okay! I'll let you know how I buy it.
Okay! I want to buy it. What is your preference for how I buy it?
November 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Okay! I want to buy it. What is your preference for how I buy it?
What's the name of your novella?
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
What's the name of your novella?
Yes. Without prejudice means the case can be refiled. With prejudice means the case is over.
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yes. Without prejudice means the case can be refiled. With prejudice means the case is over.
How about writing your true-but-ungenerous observations, "kindly expressed"?
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How about writing your true-but-ungenerous observations, "kindly expressed"?
Reposted by Vicki Meagher, Writer
Something the US needs to accept too is that without a large-scale correction imposing consequences on a large number of people, the crisis of governance here will continue indefinitely
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Something the US needs to accept too is that without a large-scale correction imposing consequences on a large number of people, the crisis of governance here will continue indefinitely
Thank you for posting your level-headed comments.
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Thank you for posting your level-headed comments.
Reposted by Vicki Meagher, Writer
When I call MAGA/GOP post-truth, this is what I mean. It’s hard for people who value truth to fully grasp.
“But don’t they care about underlying facts? Don’t they worry it’ll come out?”
No, they really don’t. They reject that factual reality matters. Words are just things you say to get something.
“But don’t they care about underlying facts? Don’t they worry it’ll come out?”
No, they really don’t. They reject that factual reality matters. Words are just things you say to get something.
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
When I call MAGA/GOP post-truth, this is what I mean. It’s hard for people who value truth to fully grasp.
“But don’t they care about underlying facts? Don’t they worry it’ll come out?”
No, they really don’t. They reject that factual reality matters. Words are just things you say to get something.
“But don’t they care about underlying facts? Don’t they worry it’ll come out?”
No, they really don’t. They reject that factual reality matters. Words are just things you say to get something.
