Zach Ranier
@zaktastic.bsky.social
Husband, lib, dem, lawyer, cat guy
There's no one out there who better understands what's going on--or who writes as clearly about it--than @whstancil.bsky.social.
If the normalization of Trump doesn't stop, we're all fucked. (So, we're all fucked.)
And the elites will worship power and cling to their savviness all the way down.
If the normalization of Trump doesn't stop, we're all fucked. (So, we're all fucked.)
And the elites will worship power and cling to their savviness all the way down.
As it has been from the very start, the problem with Trump, the secret key to his power and the reason he’s going to get us all killed, is the enormous chunk of society that understands he is criminal, a fool, a brute, and deranged, but will not say so because they perceive him as rich and powerful
January 10, 2026 at 10:24 PM
There's no one out there who better understands what's going on--or who writes as clearly about it--than @whstancil.bsky.social.
If the normalization of Trump doesn't stop, we're all fucked. (So, we're all fucked.)
And the elites will worship power and cling to their savviness all the way down.
If the normalization of Trump doesn't stop, we're all fucked. (So, we're all fucked.)
And the elites will worship power and cling to their savviness all the way down.
good for you @pbump.com
don’t feel bad for being human, we need more compassion and real moments like that
don’t feel bad for being human, we need more compassion and real moments like that
January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
good for you @pbump.com
don’t feel bad for being human, we need more compassion and real moments like that
don’t feel bad for being human, we need more compassion and real moments like that
thinking about starting a news network for people who *don't* want their bathtubs remodeled
January 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
thinking about starting a news network for people who *don't* want their bathtubs remodeled
Is there an alternate broadcast with an AI version of Al Michaels that at least feigns interest?
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Is there an alternate broadcast with an AI version of Al Michaels that at least feigns interest?
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It’s coming, very soon
looking forward to the NYT articles about how we need to take an “honest look” at race and IQ
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It’s coming, very soon
Not sure what's in Hegseth's speech to the generals but I heard it took him nearly 20 beers to write
September 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Not sure what's in Hegseth's speech to the generals but I heard it took him nearly 20 beers to write
I refuse to believe this Homan news.
What are they gonna try to tell us next, the guy‘s a drunk?
What are they gonna try to tell us next, the guy‘s a drunk?
September 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I refuse to believe this Homan news.
What are they gonna try to tell us next, the guy‘s a drunk?
What are they gonna try to tell us next, the guy‘s a drunk?
You have to understand, Kavanaugh’s just-explain-to-them-you’re-legal line of reasoning makes perfect sense to a man whose big public moment was literally crying about how much he likes beer until we let him on the supreme court.
September 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
You have to understand, Kavanaugh’s just-explain-to-them-you’re-legal line of reasoning makes perfect sense to a man whose big public moment was literally crying about how much he likes beer until we let him on the supreme court.
Working on my RFK impression and the cats look worried. It’s like they have ESP for particularly fucked-up people.
September 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Working on my RFK impression and the cats look worried. It’s like they have ESP for particularly fucked-up people.
Everyone who went to law school knew someone like Bondi, who if they didn’t like the facts they were dealt just made up their own.
April 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Everyone who went to law school knew someone like Bondi, who if they didn’t like the facts they were dealt just made up their own.
I would assume at least five members of SCOTUS are up late tonight, teasing out some “originalism” from the constitution that allows for deporting and disappearing folks.
April 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I would assume at least five members of SCOTUS are up late tonight, teasing out some “originalism” from the constitution that allows for deporting and disappearing folks.
Remember—when you don’t think you can take one more second of their lies, nastiness and owning the libs—people who are actually happy and fulfilled do not act this way.
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Remember—when you don’t think you can take one more second of their lies, nastiness and owning the libs—people who are actually happy and fulfilled do not act this way.
It really is incredible to see a presidency built not just on lies but sheer nastiness. This won’t end well—by design.
March 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It really is incredible to see a presidency built not just on lies but sheer nastiness. This won’t end well—by design.
The Times is out here basically issuing press releases for Tesla
Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/b...
Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/b...
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Times is out here basically issuing press releases for Tesla
Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/b...
Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/b...
Of course President Projection thinks federal workers are lazy, no-show fucks who get fat checks for doing nothing—it’s the story of his life.
February 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Of course President Projection thinks federal workers are lazy, no-show fucks who get fat checks for doing nothing—it’s the story of his life.
Never forget January 6th, when Mr. Proud Boy himself, AKA Enrique Tarrio, had a White Claw tucked into his little pretend soldier outfit.
February 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Never forget January 6th, when Mr. Proud Boy himself, AKA Enrique Tarrio, had a White Claw tucked into his little pretend soldier outfit.
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Also, Ghislaine just checked her watch it’s pardon o’clock.
January 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Also, Ghislaine just checked her watch it’s pardon o’clock.
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Apropos of nothing (or, everything), how long ‘til Sam Bankman-Fried gets his pardon?
Sooner, rather than later, is the answer.
Sometime in 2025.
Sooner, rather than later, is the answer.
Sometime in 2025.
January 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Apropos of nothing (or, everything), how long ‘til Sam Bankman-Fried gets his pardon?
Sooner, rather than later, is the answer.
Sometime in 2025.
Sooner, rather than later, is the answer.
Sometime in 2025.
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Resisting comes in all forms. Here is a very creative one starting to pop up.
February 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Resisting comes in all forms. Here is a very creative one starting to pop up.
Ukraine must be very excited to hear how its peace negotiations are going!
February 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ukraine must be very excited to hear how its peace negotiations are going!
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Since the Washington Post didn't want you to see the anti-Musk ad with your newspaper, please check out this website and share it around
www.commoncause.org/work/fire-el...
www.commoncause.org/work/fire-el...
Fire Elon Musk
Our democracy cannot be held hostage by billionaires. Let’s restore power to the people and demand accountability from our leaders.
www.commoncause.org
February 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Since the Washington Post didn't want you to see the anti-Musk ad with your newspaper, please check out this website and share it around
www.commoncause.org/work/fire-el...
www.commoncause.org/work/fire-el...
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Honestly @jonathanbchait.bsky.social, the psychology is way too obvious and laughable when you call an actual smart person like @whstancil.bsky.social a "hack."
You should look up "projection" in your dictionary, and then if you really need to see a picture of yourself you could look up "hack" too.
You should look up "projection" in your dictionary, and then if you really need to see a picture of yourself you could look up "hack" too.
The Obama wing kept saying it was a mistake to abandon liberal norms, the illiberal wing and their don't-punch-left allies insisted on doubling down on this error, and out fears were realized. Now hacks like Stancil blame us for pointing out the mistake in the first place.
February 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Honestly @jonathanbchait.bsky.social, the psychology is way too obvious and laughable when you call an actual smart person like @whstancil.bsky.social a "hack."
You should look up "projection" in your dictionary, and then if you really need to see a picture of yourself you could look up "hack" too.
You should look up "projection" in your dictionary, and then if you really need to see a picture of yourself you could look up "hack" too.
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For years it was considered gauche to call Trump’s guys Nazis and now his government is led by literal Nazis.
February 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For years it was considered gauche to call Trump’s guys Nazis and now his government is led by literal Nazis.
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“'Every Tesla sale that you prevent, every dollar not spent servicing a Tesla, not charging at the Supercharger — these further degrade the business,' Niedermeyer said."
Protesters target Tesla showrooms over Elon Musk’s cost-cutting
https://www.ft.com/content/69129b95-d8f9-4dc9-87fb-5d5a7892d320
https://www.ft.com/content/69129b95-d8f9-4dc9-87fb-5d5a7892d320
Protesters target Tesla showrooms over Elon Musk’s cost-cutting
The billionaire has become a focus of outrage at the Trump administration’s attacks on government agencies
www.ft.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“'Every Tesla sale that you prevent, every dollar not spent servicing a Tesla, not charging at the Supercharger — these further degrade the business,' Niedermeyer said."