Max Brooks
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This is remarkable.
Marco Rubio stated, "Iranians are thieves. They cannot impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz."
In response, Abbas Araghchi remarked, "Consider the speaker. Approximately half of Venezuela's oil production is now directed to the United States. Who is truly the thief?"
Marco Rubio stated, "Iranians are thieves. They cannot impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz."
In response, Abbas Araghchi remarked, "Consider the speaker. Approximately half of Venezuela's oil production is now directed to the United States. Who is truly the thief?"
August 21, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This is remarkable.
Marco Rubio stated, "Iranians are thieves. They cannot impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz."
In response, Abbas Araghchi remarked, "Consider the speaker. Approximately half of Venezuela's oil production is now directed to the United States. Who is truly the thief?"
Marco Rubio stated, "Iranians are thieves. They cannot impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz."
In response, Abbas Araghchi remarked, "Consider the speaker. Approximately half of Venezuela's oil production is now directed to the United States. Who is truly the thief?"
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Food companies wanted deregulation. Now there are dozens of recalls across the country.
Mining companies wanted deregulation. Now the black lung rate is at a 45-year high.
Financial companies wanted deregulation. Now financial losses to fraud are the highest on record.
Noticing a pattern?
Mining companies wanted deregulation. Now the black lung rate is at a 45-year high.
Financial companies wanted deregulation. Now financial losses to fraud are the highest on record.
Noticing a pattern?
August 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Food companies wanted deregulation. Now there are dozens of recalls across the country.
Mining companies wanted deregulation. Now the black lung rate is at a 45-year high.
Financial companies wanted deregulation. Now financial losses to fraud are the highest on record.
Noticing a pattern?
Mining companies wanted deregulation. Now the black lung rate is at a 45-year high.
Financial companies wanted deregulation. Now financial losses to fraud are the highest on record.
Noticing a pattern?
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I can't speak to issues like humanitarian aid, but I can say with certainty that Elon's DOGE cuts impacted watchdogs such as the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC).
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
July 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I can't speak to issues like humanitarian aid, but I can say with certainty that Elon's DOGE cuts impacted watchdogs such as the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC).
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
Let me tell you about it. 🧵
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It's impressive how many ethical quandaries can be solved by asking yourself, "Would Weird Al be cool with this?"
July 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
It's impressive how many ethical quandaries can be solved by asking yourself, "Would Weird Al be cool with this?"
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I’m glad that the walls seem to be closing in on Andrew Tate, but it took criminal investigations across three countries, dozens of outspoken victims, and a hit TV show implying he drives boys to murder girls for this to happen—and he still hasn’t been convicted yet. This is why 98% get away with it
July 23, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I’m glad that the walls seem to be closing in on Andrew Tate, but it took criminal investigations across three countries, dozens of outspoken victims, and a hit TV show implying he drives boys to murder girls for this to happen—and he still hasn’t been convicted yet. This is why 98% get away with it
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When you are too stupid to know that truth is an absolute defense in any defamation or slander case.
July 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM
When you are too stupid to know that truth is an absolute defense in any defamation or slander case.
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Lindsey Graham's death may paradoxically help kill KOSA / KIDS Act. Mark-up on the Senate child safety bills was originally scheduled for next week, but his funeral — and Mitch McConnell's "absence" — has pushed it out another week, right up against the recess deadline.
July 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Lindsey Graham's death may paradoxically help kill KOSA / KIDS Act. Mark-up on the Senate child safety bills was originally scheduled for next week, but his funeral — and Mitch McConnell's "absence" — has pushed it out another week, right up against the recess deadline.
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A second round of cyclospora and a new egg recall for salmonella. Weird how this suddenly starts happening when we roll back safety regulations and put idiots in charge.
July 24, 2026 at 5:08 PM
A second round of cyclospora and a new egg recall for salmonella. Weird how this suddenly starts happening when we roll back safety regulations and put idiots in charge.
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Technically, they’re Remains now.
June 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Technically, they’re Remains now.
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The Democratic Party freaking out that Democratic Party candidates are winning is the most Democratic Party thing ever.
June 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
The Democratic Party freaking out that Democratic Party candidates are winning is the most Democratic Party thing ever.
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FACT CHECK
This is a Member of the Welsh Senedd and Reform's Welsh shadow minster for "Fairness, Families and Communities".
This is not "normal British summer".
Yesterday the UK experienced its hottest June day on record.
This is a Member of the Welsh Senedd and Reform's Welsh shadow minster for "Fairness, Families and Communities".
This is not "normal British summer".
Yesterday the UK experienced its hottest June day on record.
June 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM
FACT CHECK
This is a Member of the Welsh Senedd and Reform's Welsh shadow minster for "Fairness, Families and Communities".
This is not "normal British summer".
Yesterday the UK experienced its hottest June day on record.
This is a Member of the Welsh Senedd and Reform's Welsh shadow minster for "Fairness, Families and Communities".
This is not "normal British summer".
Yesterday the UK experienced its hottest June day on record.
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Sometimes as an NYT books columnist you find yourself quoted in the Atlantic by Helen Lewis, who believes two odd things: 1. That nobody is reading Pratchett anymore (instead of all the time, as they should), and 2. That Pratchett’s politics are hard to pin down, and Reg Shoe is not a fucking hero.
May 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Sometimes as an NYT books columnist you find yourself quoted in the Atlantic by Helen Lewis, who believes two odd things: 1. That nobody is reading Pratchett anymore (instead of all the time, as they should), and 2. That Pratchett’s politics are hard to pin down, and Reg Shoe is not a fucking hero.
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JK Rowling is now represented by a trans person in the Scottish parliament. Absolutely incredible.
May 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
JK Rowling is now represented by a trans person in the Scottish parliament. Absolutely incredible.
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evangelicals have finally created. the golden calf. from the classic bible story “don’t create a golden calf”
Evangelical Christian leaders literally gathering around a gold statue of the president and celebrating it, all while raging against any accusation of idolatry.
This is what idol worship looks like.
This is what idol worship looks like.
May 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
evangelicals have finally created. the golden calf. from the classic bible story “don’t create a golden calf”
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I don't recall any previous transformative technologies that had to be sold to the public so hard. No one in 1999 was going, "Guys. Cell phone? It's coming, whether we like it or not. I think it's important, FOR WOMEN ESPECIALLY, to learn about cell phone. So that we're not left behind!!"
April 18, 2026 at 3:52 AM
I don't recall any previous transformative technologies that had to be sold to the public so hard. No one in 1999 was going, "Guys. Cell phone? It's coming, whether we like it or not. I think it's important, FOR WOMEN ESPECIALLY, to learn about cell phone. So that we're not left behind!!"
Orange chicken! Well … orange tofu. I’m not sure the pictures loaded.
April 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Orange chicken! Well … orange tofu. I’m not sure the pictures loaded.
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At least Ahab had a clear and well defined goal
April 5, 2026 at 7:07 PM
At least Ahab had a clear and well defined goal
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The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.
April 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.
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MPs criticise Fujitsu for not contributing ‘a penny’ to Post Office scandal compensation
www.itv.com/news/2026-03...
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March 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
MPs criticise Fujitsu for not contributing ‘a penny’ to Post Office scandal compensation
www.itv.com/news/2026-03...
www.itv.com/news/2026-03...
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When people who cheat at a game invite you to play with them, it is not for your benefit that they do so.
March 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM
When people who cheat at a game invite you to play with them, it is not for your benefit that they do so.
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A couple things…
The “conflict“ in Iran *IS* a war.
It is a war of choice.
It is warfare without conscious.
It was unprovoked.
And I’m sick and tired of people suggesting & implying the only tragedies herein are that US Service Members have died. The people of Iran are innocents in this conflict!
The “conflict“ in Iran *IS* a war.
It is a war of choice.
It is warfare without conscious.
It was unprovoked.
And I’m sick and tired of people suggesting & implying the only tragedies herein are that US Service Members have died. The people of Iran are innocents in this conflict!
March 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
A couple things…
The “conflict“ in Iran *IS* a war.
It is a war of choice.
It is warfare without conscious.
It was unprovoked.
And I’m sick and tired of people suggesting & implying the only tragedies herein are that US Service Members have died. The people of Iran are innocents in this conflict!
The “conflict“ in Iran *IS* a war.
It is a war of choice.
It is warfare without conscious.
It was unprovoked.
And I’m sick and tired of people suggesting & implying the only tragedies herein are that US Service Members have died. The people of Iran are innocents in this conflict!
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Reform win a seat: The true Volk have spoken and we all must listen.
Greens win a seat: Early reports that Muslims may have ‘voted’ (an ancient Islamic practice designed to steal elections). How severely should the franchise be limited in response?
Greens win a seat: Early reports that Muslims may have ‘voted’ (an ancient Islamic practice designed to steal elections). How severely should the franchise be limited in response?
March 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Reform win a seat: The true Volk have spoken and we all must listen.
Greens win a seat: Early reports that Muslims may have ‘voted’ (an ancient Islamic practice designed to steal elections). How severely should the franchise be limited in response?
Greens win a seat: Early reports that Muslims may have ‘voted’ (an ancient Islamic practice designed to steal elections). How severely should the franchise be limited in response?
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Nigel Farage lied multiple times at his press conference today - including saying no-one who voted Green in Gorton and Denton has a job and he's "certain" Reform won most British born voters in the by-election, based on zero evidence, and yet not a single journalist there pushed back on them
March 2, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Nigel Farage lied multiple times at his press conference today - including saying no-one who voted Green in Gorton and Denton has a job and he's "certain" Reform won most British born voters in the by-election, based on zero evidence, and yet not a single journalist there pushed back on them