Pi Day Social

Going through old notes today, I was reminded that the NY Times' Peter Baker wrote in January that Trump had "changed the definition of normal." It helps us understand NYT's shortcomings when we realize it accepts the idea that Trump gets to decide what's normal.

This is a Pulitzer-worthy article.

I have a feeling Indiana’s going to regret being so conservative here. The pass game would open up the running game. It doesn’t take much to give up a field goal.

Americans deserve better than Rahm. He covered up a murder for career advancement… and he wants to be the President who will hold all these Trump administration law breakers to account?

Three inches from a huge win.

Gosh, anyone know anyone who voted to approve all of this?!?

11-3-26: Stain Removal

I guess I’m firmly planted in my old man phase… but I’m just sooo tired of ball players acting like prima donnas. The bat flips, the taunts, the lack of respect has me constantly wishing the ‘respect your opponent mantra’ from the ‘80s still had more adherents.

great bit by major league baseball that the 19th, 24th, 28th, and 30th highest payroll teams are going to be four of the five squads still standing tomorrow, given that the whole sport will shut down for 2027 because owners have brainwashed everyone into believing teams like them don’t have a chance

I hate when the season ends… I think the ultimate verdict on this team is disappointment with the primary culprit being injuries and the lack of quality (healthy) pitching.

Pat Hughes: “They [Petco Park] have cranked up the decibel level to twice… what is necessary. It really is very loud here.” Ultimate Old Man Call.

I am advising you to keep saying this in public

yes my bull went rogue in your china shop but I think we can all agree there’s no liability here it’s an agentic being

Magnificent!

It’s been a helluva season. We won’t forget this one soon.

As an American political historian, I can confirm that this Congress has been "almost unmatched in history" in several categories -- sad abdication of its war powers, craven surrender of the power of the purse, weird refusal to conduct meaningful oversight, and an utter failure to pass actual laws.

Wanted to wish Ryne Sandberg a happy heavenly birthday. Ryno was born #OTD in 1959. He would have turned 67. He is missed by #Cubs fans every day 🎥-Cubs Productions

Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.

Defender should get tossed from the game for that

Lol!

Back on top of the wild card race. PCA was electric, Shota was spot on, and Civale got out of a jam before settling down for a three inning save. #GoCubsGo

Every time this comes up on the timeline, I watch it three times.

Burger King is running ads and the copy is basically this: If we screw up your order and you ask us to fix it and we don’t, then we’ll give you a free burger next time. Like, is that supposed to be good? Are you suggesting that outside of this promotion, you’re not going to fix screwed up orders?

Over the course of 162, some games perfectly encapsulate a team. Yesterday’s 11th inning walkoff against the Blue Jays, spoiling an absolute Dylan Cease gem, is a game we’ll point to 10 years from now to understand the fight, doggedness, and excitement of the ‘26 Cubs. www.mlb.com/video/conden...

Carson Kelly challenges a full count strike three with the bases loaded. The ball missed the zone by 1.5”. Carson takes his base, pushes in a run, and Michael Busch singles in two more runs. That was a three run delta due to Kelly’s challenge. #GoCubsGo

It’s been estimated Ka$h has fired or reassigned 25-45% of the FBI’s counter terrorism agents. Lil Billy Pulte purged about 30% of DNI staff in his short and vile stint. Bookmark this when our enemies exploit the opportunity (and they immediately try to blame Biden)

Hey @mlb.com - I could do without the owner’s propaganda commercial about a salary cap and floor.

Nobody in the U.S. Senate is more responsible for the overturning of Roe v. Wade than Susan Collins. In November, we will defeat her.

Just a solid game where the Cubs outplayed the O’s. Crowd was probably 25% Cubs fans in the first and 50% Cubs fans in the ninth.

Matthew Boyd is getting away with low 70s and 80s stuff because he’s moving it, locating it where he wants, and sprinkling in a few 95MPH four seamers.

So many people share responsibility for the situation we find ourselves in, but McConnell belongs high on the list of effective and terrible leaders in our history.

How often do we see this type of framing, as if Cuban’s efforts solely generated the value of the company and the 300 employees are the beneficiaries of his largesse. This type of framing is the foundational paradigm that results in oligarchical rule and corruption. Labor & Capital are partners.

Yes.

Hey Grok: Show me as The Great Physician

This is a magnificent specimen.

Truth

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

We must stop funding DHS.

Drinking game: Take a shot every time Fernando Mendoza says “Synergy”

CBS paid the president of the United States millions in bribe money and now they censor news reports so it does not annoy him. I don’t know how much plainer we can put this.

This is surreal. An IU Quarterback hoisting the Heisman.

“I am not a fan of discharge petitions,” Mr. Johnson told reporters this week. “It is typically used as a tool against the majority.” Narrator: It takes an actual majority of the House for a discharge petition to succeed. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...

The INDIANA FOOTBALL HOOSIERS have won the Big Ten for the first time in 58 years. With their first win over Ohio State in 37 years. 13-0. The No. 1 team in the country. Absolutely unbelievable.

BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ‼️ No. 2 Indiana defeats No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 to claim the conference title.