beekohl.bsky.social

“No nazis, no kings”… doesn’t get more American than that

We live in a time dominated by deeply unserious people making deeply unserious arguments in support of tragically serious results that serious people would have both avoided and known to avoid.

The joyful, wonder-filled Artemis scenes contrast with our nation's leaders, people who have ascended to the pinnacles of power & wealth—and yet couldn’t day-to-day be more miserable, a fact that they all collectively broadcast with every fiber of their being. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-pure-j...

I’ve been saying this for ages: These folks are doomed to be permanently angry because they’re angry about aspects of the culture that policy ultimately can’t change. They’re seeking political power as a consolation prize for lack of cultural power, and will always be dissatisfied.

Distressing and beautiful all at once.

@byalexcoffey.bsky.social Just came to make sure you knew your sister is an answer to the NYT’s sports connection puzzle today (sorry for the spoiler for anyone else seeing this and playing). Figured you might want to know before it resets at midnight.

@timmiller.bsky.social Love turning into @thebulwark.bsky.social to hear likeminded people freaking out together. Came to say a particular thanks for the @tracyalloway.bsky.social episode. She broke down the complicated economic current events in an approachable way for those of us not in the field.

I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world. Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO

Elder Millennial life is realizing these are the most iconic members of our micro-generation.

Mina is a great follow for all things football, and some other needed perspective as well…

The best Twitter account to follow is now the best account to follow here. Enjoy 😊

I’ve said it before, will doubtless say it again: These folks are going to be permanently resentful because they’re seeking political power as a substitute for cultural power, and it’s never going to give them what they actually want.