Eric
@ettc19.bsky.social
American and world politics, foreign policy, weather, and various other random musings. UNLV and Chelsea FC fan.
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The Gravel Teens know better and should correct their new boss- but they won't because they're obsequious toadies.
The “head of strategic futures” at OpenAI just went on an unhinged rant against social security
sometimes I feel like these tech companies are actively trying to alienate as many normal people as possible
sometimes I feel like these tech companies are actively trying to alienate as many normal people as possible
August 26, 2026 at 4:47 AM
The Gravel Teens know better and should correct their new boss- but they won't because they're obsequious toadies.
New update on the blog!
PANCRASE: PANCRASH! 1 (1/19/1994)
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PANCRASE: PANCRASH! 1 (1/19/1994)
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PANCRASE: PANCRASH! 1 (1/19/1994)
WE ARE BACK! After a bit of a break, we make our long-awaited return to the realm of PANCRASE, and we arrive at the start of 1994 in Yokohama, where the pioneers of Hybrid Wrestling are kicking off…
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August 24, 2026 at 2:45 AM
New update on the blog!
PANCRASE: PANCRASH! 1 (1/19/1994)
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PANCRASE: PANCRASH! 1 (1/19/1994)
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Wyoming's far-right crashed out yesterday in GOP primaries.
The least conservative of the 3 major governor candidates prevailed, over a Freedom Caucuser and over the Trump-endorsed candidate.
The SOS primary was won by a moderate.
And Freedom Caucus incumbents suffered very heavy losses.
The least conservative of the 3 major governor candidates prevailed, over a Freedom Caucuser and over the Trump-endorsed candidate.
The SOS primary was won by a moderate.
And Freedom Caucus incumbents suffered very heavy losses.
August 19, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Wyoming's far-right crashed out yesterday in GOP primaries.
The least conservative of the 3 major governor candidates prevailed, over a Freedom Caucuser and over the Trump-endorsed candidate.
The SOS primary was won by a moderate.
And Freedom Caucus incumbents suffered very heavy losses.
The least conservative of the 3 major governor candidates prevailed, over a Freedom Caucuser and over the Trump-endorsed candidate.
The SOS primary was won by a moderate.
And Freedom Caucus incumbents suffered very heavy losses.
PANCRASE: YES, WE ARE HYBRID WRESTLERS IV (12/8/1993)
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PANCRASE: YES, WE ARE HYBRID WRESTLERS IV (12/8/1993)
The first UFC event is in the rearview mirror, and with the ripple effects of that event still being felt, our attention turns back to Pancrase. Wayne (Ken) Shamrock comes back not as a conquering …
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July 20, 2026 at 10:11 PM
PANCRASE: YES, WE ARE HYBRID WRESTLERS IV (12/8/1993)
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This week's blog post is up!: pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/e...
EXCURSUS: UFC 1 – THE BEGINNING (11/12/1993)
There are very few moments in history where multiple transformative movements happen concurrently. 1993, as we have seen so far, was one instance where this occurred. Both professional wrestling an…
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July 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
This week's blog post is up!: pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/e...
New blog post is up! pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/07/06/p...
PANCRASE: YES, WE ARE HYBRID WRESTLERS III (11/8/1993)
It was only a matter of time before the reverberations from Pancrase’s formation led to a clash between disciplines. As already hinted at in our early steps of this journey, we are on the pre…
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July 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
New blog post is up! pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/07/06/p...
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Direct hit from Dupont Circle.
July 5, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Direct hit from Dupont Circle.
New blog post: pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/06/27/p...
PANCRASE: YES, WE ARE HYBRID WRESTLERS II (10/14/1993)
OUR COLLECTIVE JOURNEY through the revolutionary existence of Pancrase continues, with October 14th, 1993, arriving with as much excitement as September 21st, 1993 did at Tokyo NK Hall. Here, at Ts…
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June 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
New blog post: pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/06/27/p...
I just started my Pancrase blog, which will be covering every Pancrase show up until September 1999 (when Pancrase more or less stops using their old rules), and probably some other things on the side, like Shamrock's UFC adventures. Hope you enjoy! pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/06/20/p...
PANCRASE: YES, WE ARE HYBRID WRESTLERS (9/21/1993)
THE LONG MARCH THROUGH PANCRASE COMMENCES FORTHWITH, and our journey begins on a warm autumn night in Tokyo, Japan, September 21st, 1993. The inviting voice of WARD E. SEXTON, of Resident Evil and …
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June 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I just started my Pancrase blog, which will be covering every Pancrase show up until September 1999 (when Pancrase more or less stops using their old rules), and probably some other things on the side, like Shamrock's UFC adventures. Hope you enjoy! pancrasespirit.wordpress.com/2026/06/20/p...
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DSA election night party ends with Seeger’s “Solidarity Forever,” which attendees continue singing acapella after the music ends.
Many continue mingling, much of the conversation being astonishment and unrepentant joy.
Many continue mingling, much of the conversation being astonishment and unrepentant joy.
June 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
DSA election night party ends with Seeger’s “Solidarity Forever,” which attendees continue singing acapella after the music ends.
Many continue mingling, much of the conversation being astonishment and unrepentant joy.
Many continue mingling, much of the conversation being astonishment and unrepentant joy.
Akitoshi Saito vs Michiyoshi Ohara from NJPW's 2/8/1992 show is incredible. Talk about a hidden gem. Raw, violent energy for six minutes, and the Muto scale gets broken in the process. It's like an archaic Vale Tudo fight with the way they go about business.
April 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Akitoshi Saito vs Michiyoshi Ohara from NJPW's 2/8/1992 show is incredible. Talk about a hidden gem. Raw, violent energy for six minutes, and the Muto scale gets broken in the process. It's like an archaic Vale Tudo fight with the way they go about business.
Oasis and Joy Division/New Order in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? I never thought I would see the day. Incredible
Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan and others will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Oasis, Phil Collins and Sade to Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Billy Idol, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan will also be inducted, while New Edition, Mariah Carey and Melissa Etheridge failed to make the final cut.
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April 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Oasis and Joy Division/New Order in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? I never thought I would see the day. Incredible
Here's my GWE ballot in all likelihood. I will sleep on it for a few days, but I don't see it changing. I think Bret Hart *just* eeked out Volk Han for the top spot. I wish I had the time to do a deep dive on comparing both of their 1991-1997 runs, but alas.
April 8, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Here's my GWE ballot in all likelihood. I will sleep on it for a few days, but I don't see it changing. I think Bret Hart *just* eeked out Volk Han for the top spot. I wish I had the time to do a deep dive on comparing both of their 1991-1997 runs, but alas.
They are afraid of LaFlamme-mentum
I've been inspired by the @andrealaflamme.bsky.social campaign to write my first political op-ed. Please enjoy!
Carrying the Flame for LaFlamme
If one were to listen only to mainstream news and pollsters, then it would seem that the Maine Senate Democratic primary is a two-person…
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March 27, 2026 at 2:49 AM
They are afraid of LaFlamme-mentum
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Didn’t he stab the Kurds in the back like 6 weeks ago lmao
March 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Didn’t he stab the Kurds in the back like 6 weeks ago lmao
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every time one of these markets dissembles and parses and weasels their way out of paying people on a technicality my heart grows three sizes like the grinch. i love to watch these people get scammed on crypto and nfts and gambling. they deserve it and it's funny and it's not my problem at all
March 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
every time one of these markets dissembles and parses and weasels their way out of paying people on a technicality my heart grows three sizes like the grinch. i love to watch these people get scammed on crypto and nfts and gambling. they deserve it and it's funny and it's not my problem at all
The way this website talks about Graham Platner is incredible. Mass psychosis.
February 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The way this website talks about Graham Platner is incredible. Mass psychosis.
Japan has snowboarding on lockdown (4 golds, 9 in total). Their dominance this year has been impressive to watch. They nearly swept the slopestyle events today, but I'm glad Su Yiming finally got the gold medal he was looking for. He's been one of my favorite riders for a while. #WinterOlympics
February 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Japan has snowboarding on lockdown (4 golds, 9 in total). Their dominance this year has been impressive to watch. They nearly swept the slopestyle events today, but I'm glad Su Yiming finally got the gold medal he was looking for. He's been one of my favorite riders for a while. #WinterOlympics
That was a Kamila Valieva-esque meltdown for Malinin. Yikes. #WinterOlympics
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
That was a Kamila Valieva-esque meltdown for Malinin. Yikes. #WinterOlympics
It's a shame about the judging, because that men's halfpipe final was absolutely historic for the sport. Multiple people were robbed of medal finishes unfortunately, but regardless, it was incredible viewing. I hope the judging system gets changed for 2030. #WinterOlympics
February 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
It's a shame about the judging, because that men's halfpipe final was absolutely historic for the sport. Multiple people were robbed of medal finishes unfortunately, but regardless, it was incredible viewing. I hope the judging system gets changed for 2030. #WinterOlympics
Is this one of the worst Super Bowl QB performances of all time?
February 9, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Is this one of the worst Super Bowl QB performances of all time?
Watching these ads has made me realize that Gen Alpha will never know the joy of Super Bowl ads without AI slop all over the place.
February 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Watching these ads has made me realize that Gen Alpha will never know the joy of Super Bowl ads without AI slop all over the place.
Japan is building a dynasty in snowboarding. #WinterOlympics
February 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Japan is building a dynasty in snowboarding. #WinterOlympics
BREAKING: I am hearing that on their deathbed, Decision Desk received the light of Islam and unhesitatingly recited the Shahada. Even now they look down on the Ummah from the gardens of Jannah. Truly there is no god but Allah, and Mohammad is his prophet!
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM
BREAKING: I am hearing that on their deathbed, Decision Desk received the light of Islam and unhesitatingly recited the Shahada. Even now they look down on the Ummah from the gardens of Jannah. Truly there is no god but Allah, and Mohammad is his prophet!