Gelman
@stanzilla.bsky.social
Cinema enthusiast.
IT Guy.
Film/Audio Editor.
Politics out of necessity because it’s madness out here.
IT Guy.
Film/Audio Editor.
Politics out of necessity because it’s madness out here.
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Rahm Emanuel needs to run for shut the fuck up
September 27, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Rahm Emanuel needs to run for shut the fuck up
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"why would I deceive you?"
September 26, 2026 at 7:58 PM
"why would I deceive you?"
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Average annual spending as % of US GDP
September 26, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Average annual spending as % of US GDP
September 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM
September 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The gift of Gail keeps giving.
Writing "wisdom" I hate:
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
This is the worst advice ever.
It would be better if it was KNOW MORE SO YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT IT.
Every good writer I know is constantly researching and getting new information and asking experts.
It's a terrible bit of advice!
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
This is the worst advice ever.
It would be better if it was KNOW MORE SO YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT IT.
Every good writer I know is constantly researching and getting new information and asking experts.
It's a terrible bit of advice!
September 23, 2026 at 6:57 AM
The gift of Gail keeps giving.
I ate a pizza and a Whatchamallit tonight. I’m still awake and posting and its approaching 3 am. So that’s how I’m doing.
September 23, 2026 at 6:57 AM
I ate a pizza and a Whatchamallit tonight. I’m still awake and posting and its approaching 3 am. So that’s how I’m doing.
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Look goddamnit
It's entirely possible
To eat a plum
And not make a poem about it
The one I just ate
Wasn't even in the
Goddamn refrigerator
Or anything
Sometimes a plum
Is just a plum
You can just eat it
And go on with your life
WHAT
Why are you looking at me
What'd I do now
(looks) oh GODDAMNIT
It's entirely possible
To eat a plum
And not make a poem about it
The one I just ate
Wasn't even in the
Goddamn refrigerator
Or anything
Sometimes a plum
Is just a plum
You can just eat it
And go on with your life
WHAT
Why are you looking at me
What'd I do now
(looks) oh GODDAMNIT
September 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Look goddamnit
It's entirely possible
To eat a plum
And not make a poem about it
The one I just ate
Wasn't even in the
Goddamn refrigerator
Or anything
Sometimes a plum
Is just a plum
You can just eat it
And go on with your life
WHAT
Why are you looking at me
What'd I do now
(looks) oh GODDAMNIT
It's entirely possible
To eat a plum
And not make a poem about it
The one I just ate
Wasn't even in the
Goddamn refrigerator
Or anything
Sometimes a plum
Is just a plum
You can just eat it
And go on with your life
WHAT
Why are you looking at me
What'd I do now
(looks) oh GODDAMNIT
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Writing "wisdom" I hate:
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
This is the worst advice ever.
It would be better if it was KNOW MORE SO YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT IT.
Every good writer I know is constantly researching and getting new information and asking experts.
It's a terrible bit of advice!
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
This is the worst advice ever.
It would be better if it was KNOW MORE SO YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT IT.
Every good writer I know is constantly researching and getting new information and asking experts.
It's a terrible bit of advice!
September 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Writing "wisdom" I hate:
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
This is the worst advice ever.
It would be better if it was KNOW MORE SO YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT IT.
Every good writer I know is constantly researching and getting new information and asking experts.
It's a terrible bit of advice!
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW.
This is the worst advice ever.
It would be better if it was KNOW MORE SO YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT IT.
Every good writer I know is constantly researching and getting new information and asking experts.
It's a terrible bit of advice!
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CARL SAGAN on Libraries:
"We are the only species on the planet, so far as we know, to have invented a communal memory. The warehouse of that memory is called a library."
"We are the only species on the planet, so far as we know, to have invented a communal memory. The warehouse of that memory is called a library."
September 22, 2026 at 1:32 AM
CARL SAGAN on Libraries:
"We are the only species on the planet, so far as we know, to have invented a communal memory. The warehouse of that memory is called a library."
"We are the only species on the planet, so far as we know, to have invented a communal memory. The warehouse of that memory is called a library."
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When you’ve lost white people in Florida.
September 21, 2026 at 11:20 PM
When you’ve lost white people in Florida.
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It should never be forgotten MEL BROOKS had the World Premiere of
BLAZING SADDLES (1974)
at the Pickwick Drive-In Theater in Burbank, Los Angeles for 250 invited guests — ALL ON HORSEBACK.
BLAZING SADDLES (1974)
at the Pickwick Drive-In Theater in Burbank, Los Angeles for 250 invited guests — ALL ON HORSEBACK.
September 20, 2026 at 12:38 PM
It should never be forgotten MEL BROOKS had the World Premiere of
BLAZING SADDLES (1974)
at the Pickwick Drive-In Theater in Burbank, Los Angeles for 250 invited guests — ALL ON HORSEBACK.
BLAZING SADDLES (1974)
at the Pickwick Drive-In Theater in Burbank, Los Angeles for 250 invited guests — ALL ON HORSEBACK.
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Americans: oh, look, a systemic issue. I will solve it individually
September 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Americans: oh, look, a systemic issue. I will solve it individually
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The Kennedy Center crowd is singing America The Beautiful. This is what democracy looks like.
September 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The Kennedy Center crowd is singing America The Beautiful. This is what democracy looks like.
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The one and only Lynda Carter — Wonder Woman herself — is here at the Kennedy Center.
WATCH: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
WATCH: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
September 18, 2026 at 10:42 PM
The one and only Lynda Carter — Wonder Woman herself — is here at the Kennedy Center.
WATCH: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
WATCH: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Finally something I can agree with Oomplof Loompler on.
Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world--
TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also
TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also
September 19, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Finally something I can agree with Oomplof Loompler on.
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25 years ago today, George W. Bush signed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force into law.
Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars.
History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars.
History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
September 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
25 years ago today, George W. Bush signed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force into law.
Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars.
History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars.
History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
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I try to not be influenced by mainstream media, but I can’t help it, they’ve worn me down: I won’t vote for Hasan Piker this November.
September 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I try to not be influenced by mainstream media, but I can’t help it, they’ve worn me down: I won’t vote for Hasan Piker this November.
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Trumpers, famous opponents of border walls
September 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Trumpers, famous opponents of border walls
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i need to know what happened
September 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
i need to know what happened
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I'm old enough to remember when professional athlete Pete Rose destroyed his career over Sports betting. And now they're using Sports figures to promote gambling?
September 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM
I'm old enough to remember when professional athlete Pete Rose destroyed his career over Sports betting. And now they're using Sports figures to promote gambling?