Craig Bachman
@craigbachman.bsky.social
Happily married and retired. Worked as a skier then scientist, then 43 years as a trial lawyer.
A reporter asked trump, “Which of the 15,000 lies you have told since you were elected is your favorite?” Without hesitation trump replied, “I don’t lie.” The reporter commented, “Yes, that’s my favorite too.”
They practically write themselves
They practically write themselves
September 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
A reporter asked trump, “Which of the 15,000 lies you have told since you were elected is your favorite?” Without hesitation trump replied, “I don’t lie.” The reporter commented, “Yes, that’s my favorite too.”
They practically write themselves
They practically write themselves
“Long memory is the most radical idea in America.” Utah Phillips
August 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
“Long memory is the most radical idea in America.” Utah Phillips
Most bicycle riders never win a race. Oh, to be young again. What matters is trying.
August 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Most bicycle riders never win a race. Oh, to be young again. What matters is trying.
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"This administration is a freakin' disaster. It reminds me...of the Hoover administration."
-- Heather Cox Richardson, Historian
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"This administration is a freakin' disaster. It reminds me...of the Hoover administration."
-- Heather Cox Richardson, Historian
August 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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"This administration is a freakin' disaster. It reminds me...of the Hoover administration."
-- Heather Cox Richardson, Historian
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"This administration is a freakin' disaster. It reminds me...of the Hoover administration."
-- Heather Cox Richardson, Historian
Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
August 20, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
Capitalist policies are not policies which favor people who already have a lot of money. Capitalist policies are policies which favor nascent capitalists (the working person). Another way to say this is we do not need bigger capitalists. We need more capitalists.
August 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Capitalist policies are not policies which favor people who already have a lot of money. Capitalist policies are policies which favor nascent capitalists (the working person). Another way to say this is we do not need bigger capitalists. We need more capitalists.
The only time Trump played in a golf tournament where he couldn’t (allegedly) cheat, the American Century celebrity tournament in 2006, he shot 52 over par in 3 rounds and finished in 62nd place out of 80 celebrities. That’s a fact.
August 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The only time Trump played in a golf tournament where he couldn’t (allegedly) cheat, the American Century celebrity tournament in 2006, he shot 52 over par in 3 rounds and finished in 62nd place out of 80 celebrities. That’s a fact.
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Is Palantir the most dangerous corporation in America?
https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=8i9QIXkV_iIZIqEc
https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=8i9QIXkV_iIZIqEc
The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
The AI surveillance state is real — and it's being built by Palantir.
youtu.be
July 1, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Is Palantir the most dangerous corporation in America?
https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=8i9QIXkV_iIZIqEc
https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=8i9QIXkV_iIZIqEc
One AI data center uses as much power as a city the size of Denver.
June 26, 2026 at 11:46 AM
One AI data center uses as much power as a city the size of Denver.
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June 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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From @theathletic.com: Ismael Saibari’s goal after just 71 seconds was enough for Morocco to defeat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup.
Morocco beat Scotland through quickest goal of 2026 World Cup so far: Live updates and reaction
Follow live reaction to Morocco’s 1-0 win, which puts them in control of Group C.
nyti.ms
June 20, 2026 at 12:20 AM
From @theathletic.com: Ismael Saibari’s goal after just 71 seconds was enough for Morocco to defeat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup.
The booing will be amazing if trump attends the Knicks game today.
June 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The booing will be amazing if trump attends the Knicks game today.
“A few people have asked why I vehemently oppose Trump. Let me make this perfectly clear. It's not about politics. I've voted for both parties. It's about me, as a patriot, rejecting a cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist and vile man who attacks the free press. It's that simple.” Dan Rather
June 8, 2026 at 1:51 PM
“A few people have asked why I vehemently oppose Trump. Let me make this perfectly clear. It's not about politics. I've voted for both parties. It's about me, as a patriot, rejecting a cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist and vile man who attacks the free press. It's that simple.” Dan Rather
If trump were president in 1944
there would have been no D-Day.
there would have been no D-Day.
June 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
If trump were president in 1944
there would have been no D-Day.
there would have been no D-Day.
When fascists arise anti-fascists arise to oppose them. Thus the neologism “Antifa.” It never gets deeper. Do they sometimes get a little organized? Sure, like sandlot baseball. Are they or have they ever been an organization. Of course not. Some things just have soft boundaries not hard lines.
June 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
When fascists arise anti-fascists arise to oppose them. Thus the neologism “Antifa.” It never gets deeper. Do they sometimes get a little organized? Sure, like sandlot baseball. Are they or have they ever been an organization. Of course not. Some things just have soft boundaries not hard lines.
It will take years to chisel out the rot of trump and his spawn.
June 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
It will take years to chisel out the rot of trump and his spawn.
Yesterday, Magnus described his end game strategy as thinking for 20 minutes then trying to make a move which Pragg might not know completely. Chancy at best at their level.
June 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Yesterday, Magnus described his end game strategy as thinking for 20 minutes then trying to make a move which Pragg might not know completely. Chancy at best at their level.
A few years ago you were perfectly capable of writing an essay, writing a eulogy, telling a bedtime story to a child, and it should worry you that powerful companies have convinced us we can't do things we've been doing for 5,000 years.
This is a post about AI.
This is a post about AI.
May 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM
A few years ago you were perfectly capable of writing an essay, writing a eulogy, telling a bedtime story to a child, and it should worry you that powerful companies have convinced us we can't do things we've been doing for 5,000 years.
This is a post about AI.
This is a post about AI.
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If you never read the book or saw the movie, you missed one of the greatest Pulitzer Prize winning sagas ever written. To dishonor Alex Haley like this is disgraceful.
May 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
If you never read the book or saw the movie, you missed one of the greatest Pulitzer Prize winning sagas ever written. To dishonor Alex Haley like this is disgraceful.
Magnus Carlsen points out that classical chess is losing its spark due to long hours and frequent draws. He calls for a shift toward faster formats to keep the game exciting and relevant for the next generation. He plays on a different planet than you and I.
May 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Magnus Carlsen points out that classical chess is losing its spark due to long hours and frequent draws. He calls for a shift toward faster formats to keep the game exciting and relevant for the next generation. He plays on a different planet than you and I.
Thursday morning meeting bottom line in China. Trump Wants Détente. Xi Wants Taiwan.
May 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Thursday morning meeting bottom line in China. Trump Wants Détente. Xi Wants Taiwan.
Always go, always say yes, it’s always worth it.
May 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Always go, always say yes, it’s always worth it.
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The foundation of our democracy is burning to the ground. It did not begin with Trump, but he stoked the flames. The conservative Roberts Court did not light the match, but it has repeatedly declared fire hydrants, sprinklers and smoke detectors illegal. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The GOP lit the match. The Supreme Court banned the fire department.
The foundation of our democracy is burning to the ground. It did not begin with Donald Trump, but he stoked the flames. The conservative Roberts Court did not light the match, but it has repeatedly de...
www.democracydocket.com
May 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The foundation of our democracy is burning to the ground. It did not begin with Trump, but he stoked the flames. The conservative Roberts Court did not light the match, but it has repeatedly declared fire hydrants, sprinklers and smoke detectors illegal. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
You know the difference between Vietnam and Iran? Trump knew how to get out of Vietnam.
May 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
You know the difference between Vietnam and Iran? Trump knew how to get out of Vietnam.