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He’s going to fuck it all up. And never forget, he’s a clown.
“You do not know anyone as stupid as Donald Trump’ ~ Fran Lebowitz
“You do not know anyone as stupid as Donald Trump’ ~ Fran Lebowitz
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I’m getting a little tired of explaining this but if you want to connect some dots - woke is decency.
So when they claim to be ‘anti woke’ what they mean is anti decency. They WANT to be indecent without judgement. No shame. No decency. NO JUDGEMENT for being vile.
So when they claim to be ‘anti woke’ what they mean is anti decency. They WANT to be indecent without judgement. No shame. No decency. NO JUDGEMENT for being vile.
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If you're a student and you put this answer down on your PoliSci 101 exam, you will fail.
Q: How do you define socialism personally?
JD VANCE: I think in reality what it actually means in the American context is you want to replace American workers with foreigners workers, and you want boys to play in girls' sports
JD VANCE: I think in reality what it actually means in the American context is you want to replace American workers with foreigners workers, and you want boys to play in girls' sports
October 8, 2026 at 3:12 PM
If you're a student and you put this answer down on your PoliSci 101 exam, you will fail.
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1. During my occasional bouts of hopelessness, I find myself thinking about Cory Doctorow's theory of technological regression. When big platforms like Google and Facebook make themselves worse in pursuit of greater profits, @doctorow.pluralistic.net said, they enshittify themselves.
October 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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This made me laugh this week.
October 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This made me laugh this week.
Narrator: They, in fact, inherited the strongest G7 economy. Words like “soft landing” & “envy of the world” were used on the regular.
Post pandemic inflation was transitory & every country went through it. 🤡
Post pandemic inflation was transitory & every country went through it. 🤡
COLLINS: Given inflation, mortgage rates, and gas prices are all higher than when you took office, why does this administration's deserve an A+ on the economy like President Trump says?
JD VANCE: You have to remember that we inherited the worst inflation process in 48 years
JD VANCE: You have to remember that we inherited the worst inflation process in 48 years
October 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Narrator: They, in fact, inherited the strongest G7 economy. Words like “soft landing” & “envy of the world” were used on the regular.
Post pandemic inflation was transitory & every country went through it. 🤡
Post pandemic inflation was transitory & every country went through it. 🤡
Beyond the gutter racism….
Can someone please explain to me how Pitt makes this list (and CMU does not)??? 🤡
Can someone please explain to me how Pitt makes this list (and CMU does not)??? 🤡
Vance: "Some of America's most elite universities bring in foreigners to undercut wages of American residents. There are 9 universities in particular we believe merit an investigation. Those are Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburg, UC Davis, Cal Tech, Arizona State, and MIT."
October 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Beyond the gutter racism….
Can someone please explain to me how Pitt makes this list (and CMU does not)??? 🤡
Can someone please explain to me how Pitt makes this list (and CMU does not)??? 🤡
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Soooo…we got a nomination for our episode digging into MICHAEL and MJ’s strange legacy! If you dug it, would you give it a vote? Thank youuuuu!
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU
I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.
vote.signalaward.com
October 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Soooo…we got a nomination for our episode digging into MICHAEL and MJ’s strange legacy! If you dug it, would you give it a vote? Thank youuuuu!
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
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I’m extremely proud of this episode, which allowed me to dig into a subject I’ve spent my entire lifetime thinking about in one way or another:
www.npr.org/2026/04/23/n...
www.npr.org/2026/04/23/n...
What do we think of Michael Jackson now? : Pop Culture Happy Hour
Michael Jackson remains one of the most influential and celebrated musicians in modern history, yet his legacy continues to inspire both intense criticism and fascination. The new film, Michael, is se...
www.npr.org
October 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I’m extremely proud of this episode, which allowed me to dig into a subject I’ve spent my entire lifetime thinking about in one way or another:
www.npr.org/2026/04/23/n...
www.npr.org/2026/04/23/n...
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A Russian glide bomb killed dozens of Ukrainians at a bus stop Kramatorsk on Thursday, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in recent months.
Two buses were hit by the bomb during rush hour, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18, according to Ukraine’s state emergency service.
Two buses were hit by the bomb during rush hour, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18, according to Ukraine’s state emergency service.
Russian bomb attack kills dozens at Ukraine bus stop
At least 30 die after aerial strike hits two passenger buses in frontline city of Kramatorsk
www.ft.com
October 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
A Russian glide bomb killed dozens of Ukrainians at a bus stop Kramatorsk on Thursday, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in recent months.
Two buses were hit by the bomb during rush hour, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18, according to Ukraine’s state emergency service.
Two buses were hit by the bomb during rush hour, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18, according to Ukraine’s state emergency service.
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Manny Machado was *this* close to tying things up in the 8th inning.
Shades of the 2017 World Baseball Classic when Machado was robbed by Adam Jones at Petco Park.
Shades of the 2017 World Baseball Classic when Machado was robbed by Adam Jones at Petco Park.
October 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Manny Machado was *this* close to tying things up in the 8th inning.
Shades of the 2017 World Baseball Classic when Machado was robbed by Adam Jones at Petco Park.
Shades of the 2017 World Baseball Classic when Machado was robbed by Adam Jones at Petco Park.
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Oh this can just fuck off
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
October 8, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Oh this can just fuck off
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
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Must be that 'America First' foreign policy that I keep hearing so much about
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
How a U.S. Diplomat Suppressed and Altered Reports Critical of Israel
A top aide to Ambassador Mike Huckabee skewed information to portray the Netanyahu government in a favorable light, according to multiple officials and documents obtained by The Times.
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Must be that 'America First' foreign policy that I keep hearing so much about
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
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remembering how dozens of centrists assured us the loss of Roe would make conservatives become MORE sane
US states label abortion drugs a 'public nuisance' in bid to curb access reut.rs/4zm5Mjp
US states label abortion drugs a 'public nuisance' in bid to curb access
Three Republican-led US states are testing a novel legal argument as they seek to stem the flow of abortion pills to residents who can still obtain them from out-of-state providers despite their abortion bans.
reut.rs
October 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
remembering how dozens of centrists assured us the loss of Roe would make conservatives become MORE sane
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Guilfoyle also offered to help her mark get favorable treatment from the government, including getting his IRS problems quashed.
No dice, but it did result in this great line:
“I have paid you $300,000 over the years. As of this memo, I have not received one favor. I am not naive or a sucker."
No dice, but it did result in this great line:
“I have paid you $300,000 over the years. As of this memo, I have not received one favor. I am not naive or a sucker."
October 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Guilfoyle also offered to help her mark get favorable treatment from the government, including getting his IRS problems quashed.
No dice, but it did result in this great line:
“I have paid you $300,000 over the years. As of this memo, I have not received one favor. I am not naive or a sucker."
No dice, but it did result in this great line:
“I have paid you $300,000 over the years. As of this memo, I have not received one favor. I am not naive or a sucker."
In recent days, Saudi authorities have told residents not to share information related to missile and drone attacks, warning them of legal consequences.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
Blasts Rattle Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Hit By Deadliest Houthi Attacks So Far
The cause of the explosions on Thursday morning remains unclear. Saudi Arabia is on edge a day after the authorities said Houthi strikes on two airports had killed three people.
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
In recent days, Saudi authorities have told residents not to share information related to missile and drone attacks, warning them of legal consequences.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
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As someone who's written these sorts of emails for Labour before: two can play at this game
October 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM
As someone who's written these sorts of emails for Labour before: two can play at this game
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Putin's 3 day war is now at day 1688
Trump's 24 hour peace deal is 625 days late.
Trump's 24 hour peace deal is 625 days late.
Welcome to Day 1688 of Russia's launch of its all out war on Ukraine.
But, by the way it's also 626 days since Trump's 2nd inauguration and his promises to end the war in 24 hours, but as with Iran, we see his boasts turn to dust if his family can rake in more cash.
Today's🧵
But, by the way it's also 626 days since Trump's 2nd inauguration and his promises to end the war in 24 hours, but as with Iran, we see his boasts turn to dust if his family can rake in more cash.
Today's🧵
October 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Putin's 3 day war is now at day 1688
Trump's 24 hour peace deal is 625 days late.
Trump's 24 hour peace deal is 625 days late.
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This is a surprisingly big lead for rejoin - if it survived a referendum campaign, the outcome would be 66-34. Not even close.
If an election were held tomorrow for Britain to rejoin the EU, how would you vote?
Rejoin: 52%
Remain outside: 27%
Don't know: 15%
Would not vote: 7%
22% of Leave voters would now vote to rejoin
yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
Rejoin: 52%
Remain outside: 27%
Don't know: 15%
Would not vote: 7%
22% of Leave voters would now vote to rejoin
yougov.com/en-gb/articl...
October 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
This is a surprisingly big lead for rejoin - if it survived a referendum campaign, the outcome would be 66-34. Not even close.
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Checked the McDonald’s app and a Big Mac near me is $7.19. (Ouch).
BREAKING 🚨: McDonald's
$MCD falls to lowest closing price in more than 4 years 📉 📉
$MCD falls to lowest closing price in more than 4 years 📉 📉
October 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Checked the McDonald’s app and a Big Mac near me is $7.19. (Ouch).
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Think about how intolerable ICE arrests are right now
Then nearly double it
Then nearly double it
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive. https://cnn.it/4zgcsQc
October 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Think about how intolerable ICE arrests are right now
Then nearly double it
Then nearly double it
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Source: www.npr.org/2026/10/08/n...
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
www.npr.org
October 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Source: www.npr.org/2026/10/08/n...
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The Hague is far too good for Stephen Miller
October 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The Hague is far too good for Stephen Miller
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*GOLDMAN'S SPECIAL BONUS FOR TOP BRASS SET TO EXCEED $500 MLN
The Democratic campaign ad writes itself...
The Democratic campaign ad writes itself...
October 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
*GOLDMAN'S SPECIAL BONUS FOR TOP BRASS SET TO EXCEED $500 MLN
The Democratic campaign ad writes itself...
The Democratic campaign ad writes itself...
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AI agents that shift “lazy money” into higher-yielding products could cost US banks roughly $500 billion @financialtimes @soberlook
Bank earnings on tap starting next Tuesday thedailyshot.com/sub...
Bank earnings on tap starting next Tuesday thedailyshot.com/sub...
October 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
AI agents that shift “lazy money” into higher-yielding products could cost US banks roughly $500 billion @financialtimes @soberlook
Bank earnings on tap starting next Tuesday thedailyshot.com/sub...
Bank earnings on tap starting next Tuesday thedailyshot.com/sub...
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“.. Preliminary data showed just 4mn barrels transiting the strait on Tuesday.”
@financialtimes.com ⛽️
www.ft.com/content/ec86...
@financialtimes.com ⛽️
www.ft.com/content/ec86...
October 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM
“.. Preliminary data showed just 4mn barrels transiting the strait on Tuesday.”
@financialtimes.com ⛽️
www.ft.com/content/ec86...
@financialtimes.com ⛽️
www.ft.com/content/ec86...
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BREAKING: Isaias is now a Category 1 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.
Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
October 8, 2026 at 3:46 AM
BREAKING: Isaias is now a Category 1 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.
Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.