Michael J Faber
@chargingrino.bsky.social
I teach American politics, which has been a very difficult job for the last ten years. Social media sarcasm makes it more tolerable.
Every accusation is a confession with these people. Why should voter fraud be any different?
October 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Every accusation is a confession with these people. Why should voter fraud be any different?
George Washington woukd be very, very interested in dental technology.
(I'm being entirely serious here. He was always very sensitive about his teeth. Fixing that would interest him most.)
(I'm being entirely serious here. He was always very sensitive about his teeth. Fixing that would interest him most.)
how all of these conversations would actually go
October 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM
George Washington woukd be very, very interested in dental technology.
(I'm being entirely serious here. He was always very sensitive about his teeth. Fixing that would interest him most.)
(I'm being entirely serious here. He was always very sensitive about his teeth. Fixing that would interest him most.)
Jesus tells us to care for the sick and welcome the immigrant. So I'm pretty sure Franklin Graham is actually telling us to vote for Democrats here.
A message from decayed husk of the “Moral Majority”:
October 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Jesus tells us to care for the sick and welcome the immigrant. So I'm pretty sure Franklin Graham is actually telling us to vote for Democrats here.
This thread is what social media is made for.
I have no opinion to share.
I have no opinion to share.
Scenario:
You have to use full orchestral music made prior to 1970 as sex music. What do you choose?
You have to use full orchestral music made prior to 1970 as sex music. What do you choose?
October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This thread is what social media is made for.
I have no opinion to share.
I have no opinion to share.
I think he meant to say "pardon insurrectionists," because anything else would make him a hypocrite.
October 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I think he meant to say "pardon insurrectionists," because anything else would make him a hypocrite.
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The “Tommy” shown in this viral video from Abdul El-Sayed is a former staffer for Sen. Josh Hawley and the son of a GOP strategist.
For nearly five minutes, El-Sayed questioned the man about his understanding of the Constitution and the religious freedom it affords all Americans. Simply brilliant.
For nearly five minutes, El-Sayed questioned the man about his understanding of the Constitution and the religious freedom it affords all Americans. Simply brilliant.
'Tommy' from viral El-Sayed video is former Sen. Hawley staffer with Christian nationalist ties
Thomas Teepell is the son of a former long-time Bobby Jindal staffer who's close to Sean Feucht.
www.thehandbasket.co
October 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The “Tommy” shown in this viral video from Abdul El-Sayed is a former staffer for Sen. Josh Hawley and the son of a GOP strategist.
For nearly five minutes, El-Sayed questioned the man about his understanding of the Constitution and the religious freedom it affords all Americans. Simply brilliant.
For nearly five minutes, El-Sayed questioned the man about his understanding of the Constitution and the religious freedom it affords all Americans. Simply brilliant.
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The perfect metaphor for Apple design these days
October 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
The perfect metaphor for Apple design these days
There is no state in the U.S. where it is illegal to record in a situation like this. I hope this video, along with the other one where his constituents laugh at him, spreads widely.
Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night.
Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
October 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
There is no state in the U.S. where it is illegal to record in a situation like this. I hope this video, along with the other one where his constituents laugh at him, spreads widely.
This has to really piss Trump off.
October 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
This has to really piss Trump off.
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Zionism—as a movement—ended in 1948.
I’ve no idea why anyone continues to use the term.
It has the same relevance now as “Whigs” or “Know-Nothings.”
The question now is if one thinks Israel should keep existing. It’s a yes or no question. If no, you want it ended by force—the only way it happens.
I’ve no idea why anyone continues to use the term.
It has the same relevance now as “Whigs” or “Know-Nothings.”
The question now is if one thinks Israel should keep existing. It’s a yes or no question. If no, you want it ended by force—the only way it happens.
What Is Zionism?
To understand what the word means today, you have to go back to the beginning of the story.
www.theatlantic.com
October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Zionism—as a movement—ended in 1948.
I’ve no idea why anyone continues to use the term.
It has the same relevance now as “Whigs” or “Know-Nothings.”
The question now is if one thinks Israel should keep existing. It’s a yes or no question. If no, you want it ended by force—the only way it happens.
I’ve no idea why anyone continues to use the term.
It has the same relevance now as “Whigs” or “Know-Nothings.”
The question now is if one thinks Israel should keep existing. It’s a yes or no question. If no, you want it ended by force—the only way it happens.
Damn, that's a good response.
October 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Damn, that's a good response.
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The MAGA regime recently killed the largest ancient 250 year old “Grandmother” Cottonwood tree in Arizona’s indigenous territory just to expand the orange felon’s fucking wall.
I’ll never forgive anyone who chose this evil.
I’ll never forgive anyone who chose this evil.
October 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The MAGA regime recently killed the largest ancient 250 year old “Grandmother” Cottonwood tree in Arizona’s indigenous territory just to expand the orange felon’s fucking wall.
I’ll never forgive anyone who chose this evil.
I’ll never forgive anyone who chose this evil.
Hear that, OpenAI? You are the enemy!
Trump: "The White House considers anyone that uses the term, 'Artificial Intelligence,' as opposed to the highly accepted new and more accurate term, 'Super Intelligence,' THE ENEMY! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
October 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Hear that, OpenAI? You are the enemy!
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This paragraph builds and builds the insane comedy but you're not ready for the kicker.
October 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM
This paragraph builds and builds the insane comedy but you're not ready for the kicker.
They won't impeach anybody on the first day. They will start investigations that lead to impeachment, but it takes time to do it right.
But I don't think Trump will be first. I'm expecting Hegseth. Then maybe RFK Jr.
But I don't think Trump will be first. I'm expecting Hegseth. Then maybe RFK Jr.
JENNINGS: Let's say Democrats take the House. How sure are you that they would immediately move to impeach President Trump?
MIKE JOHNSON: It's guaranteed. Probably on the first day.
MIKE JOHNSON: It's guaranteed. Probably on the first day.
October 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
They won't impeach anybody on the first day. They will start investigations that lead to impeachment, but it takes time to do it right.
But I don't think Trump will be first. I'm expecting Hegseth. Then maybe RFK Jr.
But I don't think Trump will be first. I'm expecting Hegseth. Then maybe RFK Jr.
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This Browns-Steelers game, with Deshaun "20 sexual harassment and assault allegations but no announcer ever mentions them" Watson vs Aaron "withered husk of an anti-vaxxing QAnon elder" Rodgers" may have the worst vibes of any primetime sporting event I have ever seen
October 2, 2026 at 3:16 AM
This Browns-Steelers game, with Deshaun "20 sexual harassment and assault allegations but no announcer ever mentions them" Watson vs Aaron "withered husk of an anti-vaxxing QAnon elder" Rodgers" may have the worst vibes of any primetime sporting event I have ever seen
So that rules out every member of Donald Trump's administration, then.
Hegseth: "It's worth saying again so the fake news understands it. We are no longer the woke department or the weak department. Simple translation of that -- no fatties no trannies no beardos no weirdos no wimps no radicals. Just warriors."
September 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
So that rules out every member of Donald Trump's administration, then.
This is a very effective ad. The Talarico campaign is really good at what they do.
September 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
This is a very effective ad. The Talarico campaign is really good at what they do.
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Circus Performers, by Walt Kuhn, 1978, 📸 via @marisakabas.bsky.social
September 29, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Circus Performers, by Walt Kuhn, 1978, 📸 via @marisakabas.bsky.social
What a fucking clown show. No, that's not fair; clowns generally have their shit together far better than Republican Senators.
Be sure to watch all three videos. It would be hilarious if it were not so outrageous and appalling.
Be sure to watch all three videos. It would be hilarious if it were not so outrageous and appalling.
extremely weird shit during the Jack Smith hearing -- Sen. Eric Schmitt's team briefly displays a poster board that Schmitt claims contains evidence Smith committed perjury, but then Schmitt's team takes it down before anybody can read it and refuses to show Smith what it says
September 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
What a fucking clown show. No, that's not fair; clowns generally have their shit together far better than Republican Senators.
Be sure to watch all three videos. It would be hilarious if it were not so outrageous and appalling.
Be sure to watch all three videos. It would be hilarious if it were not so outrageous and appalling.
Obviously this is morally outrageous, but I am especially struck by the mind-boggling stupidity of a political candidate creating this sound bite. Even if Paxton were not absolutely bereft of integrity and moral decency, his political instincts would make him a dreadfully awful candidate.
Ken Paxton: The criticism has been that I let a child predator out after one day. Well guess what? They served 60 days.
September 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Obviously this is morally outrageous, but I am especially struck by the mind-boggling stupidity of a political candidate creating this sound bite. Even if Paxton were not absolutely bereft of integrity and moral decency, his political instincts would make him a dreadfully awful candidate.
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ME: wanna hear a joke
BSKY REPLY PERSON: a what
BSKY REPLY PERSON: a what
January 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
ME: wanna hear a joke
BSKY REPLY PERSON: a what
BSKY REPLY PERSON: a what
I don't think Idaho is in play in the Senate election, but... it seems it could be. Likely the Republicans still win the seat, but this is going to be one hell of a blue wave.
Idaho Senate (Advanced Targeting Research)
⚪️Todd Achilles 50.1%
🔴Jim Risch 38.5%
9/13-9/16
Link: www.advancedtargetingresearch.com/_files/ugd/0...
⚪️Todd Achilles 50.1%
🔴Jim Risch 38.5%
9/13-9/16
Link: www.advancedtargetingresearch.com/_files/ugd/0...
September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I don't think Idaho is in play in the Senate election, but... it seems it could be. Likely the Republicans still win the seat, but this is going to be one hell of a blue wave.
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One thing that's been bugging me today: people who claim Dolly Parton wasn't political.
False. She was very political. Her art and life's work were about interrogating power + amplifying the powerless.
You only think she wasn't political because she did this by example, not bullshit slogans.
False. She was very political. Her art and life's work were about interrogating power + amplifying the powerless.
You only think she wasn't political because she did this by example, not bullshit slogans.
August 26, 2026 at 2:42 AM
One thing that's been bugging me today: people who claim Dolly Parton wasn't political.
False. She was very political. Her art and life's work were about interrogating power + amplifying the powerless.
You only think she wasn't political because she did this by example, not bullshit slogans.
False. She was very political. Her art and life's work were about interrogating power + amplifying the powerless.
You only think she wasn't political because she did this by example, not bullshit slogans.