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Brain-Worm is a racist. What a shock.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

RFK: "There's five hundred million Arabs in the world. And yet they don't produce science. They don't win the Nobel Prize. They don't win the Fields Prize. They don't win the Wolf Prize. They don't produce literature."

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What?!? Trickle-Down economics isn't working?!? Oh my God!!! fred.stlouisfed.org/series/W270R...

MAGA: There's no racism in America anymore. Q for MAGA: Would anyone have called the cops if this kid had been white?

Yours in negritude, Ryan K. Smith@mewefree.bsky.social

They called the cops on this 3-year-old Black boy because he was kickin the white kids' ass on the soccer field.

Blue states should pass laws prohibiting the employment of former ICE agents in any law enforcement or other position in state or local departments.

billkittle.bsky.social@billkittle.bsky.social

You forgot the sexual abuse of young girls.

Patty Allen 📎@pattybelize.bsky.social

That the mid-terms are so close says something very disturbing about the US electorate. Fox has convinced the MAGA rabble that diarrhea is preferable to 7 trans females competing in women's sports.

modelcompare.aiEvery AI model has the same “controversial” take on humansWe asked 13 AI models for their most controversial opinion of humans, three times each. 32 of 38 answers were the same one: we care more about belonging than about the truth.

Via Hacker News. Worth a read. www.modelcompare.ai/blog/ai-mode...

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The Bulwark

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"Has a guy like Putin ever had it so easy?"

lnk.thebulwark.comThe Monsters Among UsThere is a morbid phenomenon in our politics, apparent both domestically and abroad.

sfgate.comMAGA candidate in small Calif. town convicted on 9 counts of election fraudIt turns out this conservative candidate wasn't following election laws herself.

And she's not even an immigrant! www.sfgate.com/politics/art...

People forget about this treaty. Russia promised not to invade Ukraine, and we promised to defend Ukraine if they did. Trump's refusal to live up to this commitment is inexcusable. A Putin puppet.

Jennifer Shin - WTAF@jennifershin.bsky.social

The Budapest Memorandum was signed in 1994 giving security assurances to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and borders in exchange for surrendering 1,900 nuclear warheads to Russia for dismantling. The U.S. pledged to seek United Nations action if Ukraine became the victim of aggression.

ssshupe.comDon’t Blame ImmigrantsTrump and the right-wing MAGA media sphere are spreading the lie that the recent civil unrest in France was caused by immigrants. It wasn’t. The protests began with high school students. They were protesting the lack of resources provided by the French state to education. A legitimate issue: As in the US, French teachers are...

Don’t Blame Immigrants Trump and the right-wing MAGA media sphere are spreading the lie that the recent civil unrest in France was caused by immigrants. It wasn’t. The protests began with high school... https://ssshupe.com/2026/10/22/dont-blame-immigrants/

Why do we listen to anything this idiot says?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

TRUMP: We gave nothing in exchange for Stephen. We never give anything in exchange for hostages. TRUMP LITERALLY MOMENTS LATER: If I implemented sanctions on Russia, Steven wouldn't be coming out right now.

From the Athletic's college football bowl projections. #Hawkeyes in the CFP? Setting us up for heartbreak.

phys.orgPhysicists trap and tame single particle of antimatter for monthsFor the first time, Northwestern University physicists have coaxed a single positron—the antimatter counterpart of an electron—into an exquisitely controlled quantum state.

"We know the Standard Model has to be wrong somewhere—or at least incomplete," Gabrielse said. "For example, it cannot predict why the universe exists, so that's a pretty big loophole." A master of understatement! phys.org/news/2026-10...

ssshupe.comLa Rochelle Odds and EndsIt occurs to me that I’ve posted lots of material about our trip on Facebook, but not enough material for the loyal readers and subscribers to this blog. So here are some visual highlights from the beautiful days we’ve mostly had since we’ve been here. Ride down the Canal de Marans: Pre-foot-break, a pretty ride...

La Rochelle Odds and Ends It occurs to me that I’ve posted lots of material about our trip on Facebook, but not enough material for the loyal readers and subscribers to this blog. So here... https://ssshupe.com/2026/10/21/la-rochelle-odds-and-ends/

ssshupe.comU.S. vs. California and Trump’s Plan to Overturn the Midterm ElectionsTrump’s Department of Justice has sued California elections officials, claiming that “over 20,000” registered voters in California are illegal aliens and ineligible to vote. The suit seeks to enjoin California To understand the legal, factual, and logical problems with this suit, some background is necessary. First, while “over 20,000” sounds like a large number, it...

U.S. vs. California and Trump’s Plan to Overturn the Midterm Elections Trump’s Department of Justice has sued California elections officials, claiming that “over 20,000” registered voters in... https://ssshupe.com/2026/10/21/u-s-vs-california-and-trumps-plan-to-overturn-the-midterm-elections/

@abdulelsayed.bsky.social

Come out of the closet Donnie. It will relieve your inner torment.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Lincoln: “This nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom” Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you” Reagan: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” Trump: "I examined his ass"

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Abdul El-Sayed

This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.

I mean, what's the 2nd Amendment for, anyway?

zachlandes.comJev Meets the Trolley Problem · Zach LandesI asked Jev and 13 other decision models the Trolley Problem.

A must read. zachlandes.com/trolley-prob...

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸

@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Here are 22 times Katie Zacharia blatantly lied about being a lawyer. She’s perfect for the Trump administration. She’s pathological.

www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/o...

nytimes.comOpinion | Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All (Gift Article)The president’s arrangement to import Russian diesel fuel is one more example of how he has sold out American democracy.

www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/10/15/t...

eastbaytimes.comRubin: Trump guts diesel sanctions on Russia, helping Putin kill Ukrainians and aid IranBy surrendering American security to Moscow, a desperate politician funds deadly strikes against US troops.

ssshupe.comOur Visit to “L’assemblée générale extraordinaire des copropriétaires du immeuble Apollo”Sounds impressive, doesn't it? In fact this flowery language translates as "The special meeting of the Homeowners' Association for the Apollo building." Much less impressive in English. (Our building is called Apollo because it was built on the site of an old movie theater with that name.) We couldn't attend prior meetings of the HOA...

Our Visit to “L’assemblée générale extraordinaire des copropriétaires du immeuble Apollo” Sounds impressive, doesn't it? In fact this flowery language translates as "The... https://ssshupe.com/2026/10/15/our-visit-to-lassemblee-generale-extraordinaire-des-coproprietaires-du-immeuble-apollo/

ssshupe.comTrump’s Dumb TreacheryTrump recently announced a "deal" with Putin's Russia, under which the U.S. will ignore its own law imposing sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine and purchase specified amounts of Russian diesel fuel. Ostensibly the reason for this "deal" (I use quotation marks because history shows that most of the "deals" announced by Trump never happen)...

Trump’s Dumb Treachery Trump recently announced a "deal" with Putin's Russia, under which the U.S. will ignore its own law imposing sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine and purchase specified amounts of Russian... https://ssshupe.com/2026/10/15/trumps-dumb-treachery/

thedailybeast.comHow Trump Just Exposed Himself as America’s True Enemy WithinInsider threat? Meet the guy doing deals with the worst of enemies.

"Trump is planning to pump billions of dollars into Russia that it may use not just against ... Ukraine, but it may use to help support Iran in its war with … the United States. Trump is funding an enemy to help an enemy. It is hard to imagine a more direct or greater betrayal of the United States."

It's never been about "illegal" immigration. It's always been about White nationalism.

IMMIGRANTS ARE TRYING TO STEAL OUR ELECTIONS!

@blueheartedly1.bsky.social

Ick.

Cheri Jacobus@cherijacobus.bsky.social

KKK

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4fuxake

For real 👇

Picture of our neighborhood from the 1940s. H/t Paul Ayers.

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Xela Hart

@xelahart.bsky.social

si.comHawkeye Dominance: What Went Right And Wrong In Iowa Football's Blowout of WashingtonIowa took things to its own hands against Washington and put this game to bed early. A lot went right for the Hawkeyes.

How 'bout those Hawks! #Hawkeyes www.si.com/college/iowa...

nytimes.comPaxton Said in Deposition That Donor Gave Him Stocks to Please GodThe leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s investments and his tactics for defending himself.

You can't make this shit up. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...

Make America Barbaric Again.

Trump is an idiot, Exhibit #46067

Damn. Go get 'em.

Team Talarico@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social

NEW AD: Introducing SCANDUEL! The only betting app where you can parlay Ken Paxton’s scandals — and get paid! Here’s a tip: Always bet that he did the thing. 💰

Dear New York Times, I fixed your headline. You're welcome.

Pictures from my walk in La Rochelle this afternoon. More here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5Rsf #photography #France

youtu.beLa Rochelle Ride on a Cloudy DayYouTube video by Steve Shupe

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I made some art. (La Rochelle, France) #photography

ssshupe.comTombéTrigger warning: May be TMI for some. Look at the map and pictures instead. Ooof ... a bad day on the bike. Since Suzie was at the gym, I wanted to go on one of my favorite bike rides here, out to Chef du Baie and back again. By the time I got going it...

Tombé Trigger warning: May be TMI for some. Look at the map and pictures instead. Ooof ... a bad day on the bike. Since Suzie was at the gym, I wanted... https://ssshupe.com/2026/10/01/tombe/

There once was a dolt from Missouri Who tried to score points in a hurry But spreading rank lies Is hard for a guy Who doesn't know Kaitlin from Curry You're welcome.

theguardian.com‘The perfect target’: Russia cultivated Trump as asset for 40 years – ex-KGB spyThe KGB ‘played the game as if they were immensely impressed by his personality’, Yuri Shvets, a key source for a new book, tells the Guardian

Missouri really is the "Show Me" state. Poor dumb Schmitt definitely got showed.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡 Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong. Here's the whole sequence:

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@linealoca.bsky.social

"Donald Trump was cultivated as a Russian asset over 40 years and proved so willing to parrot anti-western propaganda that there were celebrations in Moscow, a former KGB spy has told the Guardian." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021...

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It's not the Left committing election fraud.

Pete Parkinson@pwparkinson.bsky.social

This page from the State of California voter information pamphlet enumerates all the prohibited activities that could interfere with voting and elections. I invite you to read through the list and check off all the ones the Trump administration is teasing for the midterms.

ssshupe.comSaturday at the Ile de RéOur friends Alain and Isabelle treated us to a wonderful afternoon yesterday at their house on the Ile de Ré. A delicious, long lunch followed by a short nap (!), then a walk on the beach and through the village of Le Bois Plage. Perfect weather, perfect company ... elle est belle, la vie!

Saturday at the Ile de Ré Our friends Alain and Isabelle treated us to a wonderful afternoon yesterday at their house on the Ile de Ré. A delicious, long lunch followed by a short nap (!),... https://ssshupe.com/2026/09/27/saturday-at-the-ile-de-re/

rawstory.comEXCLUSIVE: Close Trump ally admits he doesn't read — as only his opinion mattersWASHINGTON — The Republican candidate to be Alabama’s next governor admitted Thursday he actively avoids reading anything — because only his opinion matters to him."No, I read very little," Sen. Tommy...

"No, I read very little," Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) told Raw Story. "I want my own opinion, not somebody else's." MAGA in a nutshell.