Veneer of discipline? Incredible.
Beyond parody headline in the NYT. Can't decide whether they're deliberately trolling us at this point, or whether they need to fire all their headline writers.
April 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Veneer of discipline? Incredible.
Civilization is such a thin veneer.
June 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Civilization is such a thin veneer.
Republicans hid behind a veneer of respectability? Seriously? To those of us with eyes, they slathered themselves in shit and swastikas.
December 28, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Republicans hid behind a veneer of respectability? Seriously? To those of us with eyes, they slathered themselves in shit and swastikas.
The SDNY Eric Adams scandal is so blatantly and unquestionably corrupt that there isn’t even the slightest veneer of legitimacy.
They’re not even trying to display a veneer of legitimacy.
They’re not even trying to display a veneer of legitimacy.
February 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The SDNY Eric Adams scandal is so blatantly and unquestionably corrupt that there isn’t even the slightest veneer of legitimacy.
They’re not even trying to display a veneer of legitimacy.
They’re not even trying to display a veneer of legitimacy.
Not even the veneer of professionalism is just wild to me.
February 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Not even the veneer of professionalism is just wild to me.
Veneer of discipline? Whaaaaat?
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away
The mistakes, miscommunications and flip-flops are piling up after an early run defined by a flood of major policy changes that were rolled out at breakneck speed.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Veneer of discipline? Whaaaaat?
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
an impenetrable veneer of shame
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May 2, 2026 at 11:23 PM
an impenetrable veneer of shame
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What "veneer?"
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away
The mistakes, miscommunications and flip-flops are piling up after an early run defined by a flood of major policy changes that were rolled out at breakneck speed.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
What "veneer?"
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
It was called the Gilded Age because it was a thin veneer of gold. Fake. Riches and wealth for a few.
This is another gilded age.
This is another gilded age.
January 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It was called the Gilded Age because it was a thin veneer of gold. Fake. Riches and wealth for a few.
This is another gilded age.
This is another gilded age.
veneer of what now?
This is one of the dumbest things I’ve read since Jan. 20. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/u...
With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away
The mistakes, miscommunications and flip-flops are piling up after an early run defined by a flood of major policy changes that were rolled out at breakneck speed.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
veneer of what now?
When critical race theorists point out that “neutrality” and “objectivity” are often a thin veneer for white supremacy, they mean stuff like this.
An opinion writer is not allowed to criticize the paper on social media for using a Nazi source but the reporter who worked with the Nazi source was free to leave a long social media trail being buddy-buddy with the Nazi in public
July 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
When critical race theorists point out that “neutrality” and “objectivity” are often a thin veneer for white supremacy, they mean stuff like this.
youve heard of eco friendly wood veneer now get ready for bliko friendly wood veneer
June 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
youve heard of eco friendly wood veneer now get ready for bliko friendly wood veneer
“we must substantively engage with obviously specious and disingenuous claims as long as there is a veneer academic inquiry” is why we’re in a place where scientific racism can circulate in the mainstream
January 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
“we must substantively engage with obviously specious and disingenuous claims as long as there is a veneer academic inquiry” is why we’re in a place where scientific racism can circulate in the mainstream
I actually think it's bad for the government to be surveilling its citizens inside their private vehicles, regardless of what veneer of legitimacy you try to put on top of it
Good. Distracted driving is deeply antisocial and if new tech helps us prevent it, good.
Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027
New car surveillance tech becomes mandatory by 2027, using infrared cameras to monitor driver sobriety and alertness with privacy and cost concerns.
www.gadgetreview.com
April 25, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I actually think it's bad for the government to be surveilling its citizens inside their private vehicles, regardless of what veneer of legitimacy you try to put on top of it
When the veneer of discipline falls away.
April 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
When the veneer of discipline falls away.
Matt Stafford and his wife clearly have the same veneer guy.
September 28, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Matt Stafford and his wife clearly have the same veneer guy.
cracks in the veneer
Meanwhile, Republicans are suddenly defecting from Trump on his ballroom, on his corrupt $1.8 billion slush fund, and even on the war. Trump keeps boasting of ousting disloyal GOPers in primaries, but that isn't actually keeping them in line, all of a sudden:
newrepublic.com/article/2108...
newrepublic.com/article/2108...
May 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM
cracks in the veneer
Democrats love all the same shit, just with a veneer of legitimacy
March 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Democrats love all the same shit, just with a veneer of legitimacy
I'm wondering what "veneer of respectability" I missed...
December 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM
I'm wondering what "veneer of respectability" I missed...
"...veneer of discipline..."?!?!?!
April 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"...veneer of discipline..."?!?!?!
Who knew Stadler hired Ikea to design its tram interiors?
September 25, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Who knew Stadler hired Ikea to design its tram interiors?
“With Billiard Room Miscues, Veneer of Discipline in Inspector Clouseau’s Investigation Fades Away”
April 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“With Billiard Room Miscues, Veneer of Discipline in Inspector Clouseau’s Investigation Fades Away”