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Gladwell argues that a hand gun is far more dangerous than an assault weapon. What he forgets is the kill capabilities of an assault weapon. He also says cops are more dangerous because theyre "outnumbered". Show me a video of a violent cop who is outnumbered.

"A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." — U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776

Hebden Bridge, street scene by evening light, 1976, painting by Bob Richardson.

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LOS ANGELES. Programme 4 continues its broadcast day at VIDIOTS, August 19th! This will be a swinging affair with many surprise guests so steam out those cravats! 🎟️ vidiotsfoundation.org/movies/progr...

NEW: A second ex-wife of David Brouillette, the ICE agent who killed Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine, Lucinda Brouillette, issued a statement this morning. "If you were to ask me whether I believe David Brouillette is capable of this level of extreme violence, my answer is unequivocally yes." /

BREAKING: Alligator Alcatraz has officially closed. A lot of outlets won’t report on this, but the Miccosukee Tribe played a key role in the fight.

‘Reflections’ Mark Rothko ( Latvia ) 1903

'The New American Gothic' Criselda Vasquez Oil on canvas 72” x 48"

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

Colbert guest hosted a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan a day after the Late Show ended. Guest star: Jeff Daniels Special appearance by: Eminem Musical director: Jack White Genius. youtu.be/jJTXB5uT_C4?...

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I ORDER MY COFFEE BLACK. NO SUGAR. NO MILK. NO WATER. NO CUP. THEY HAND ME THE BEANS. I EAT THEM IN THE PARKING LOT LIKE A HORSE. THE BARISTAS HAVE STOPPED CHARGING ME. I HAVE NOT SLEPT SINCE TUESDAY. I CAN HEAR THE WIFI

I think from now on "Pam Bondi write that for you?" should become a standard response to any cringey failed attempt at a sick burn.

I'm Bob Seger. We're all Bob Seger. @jdryznar.bsky.social

@hollywoodsteve.bsky.social I love the movie "Inside Moves". Such a gem!

“There would be no ‘healing.’ No return to who we were. Those people died at the exact moment our child did.” Danielle Crittenden on losing her daughter, and herself: theatln.tc/snxfxa29

📌Barack Obama was targeted 11 times in assassination attempts during this two terms. I bet you don't remember any of them because they were handled through proper channels, professionally, and he isn't a whiny bitch.

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Archaeologists in the Holy Land just uncovered a 3,000-year-old Israelite tablet… It reads: “Iran is only weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon.”

Time to renew the pre-nup?

Love to see people using vibe coding tech to build tools to fight back against the government. For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched.

William Hawkins (American Artist, born 1962)

On a recent podcast, the investor Marc Andreessen said he “aims to have 'zero' introspection in his life,” David Brooks writes. But “the ability to understand, recognize, and label your own emotions is a necessary part of living a fulfilling life”:

What is outrageous about this, among many other things, is that makes relief turn on whose loved ones have the resources to hire or luck or network to get a lawyer to file for habeas. If you don't know to file or can't, even "we have no opposition" cases lead to continued detention.

A new statue of President Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has popped up again on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Titled “The King of the World,” the monument draws inspiration from Jack and Rose in “Titanic.”

Sinners was good. But was it THAT good?

thank you so much for the kind words and promotion i really appreciate it!!! you're one of the people who helped me begin changing my relationship to phones and social media to begin with

the president has no idea what he has set in motion. none. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

Cartoon by Tommy Siegel

How it started How it’s going @NikkiHaley edition

Trump, last year: “If we happen to be in a war with somebody, no more elections. Oh that’s good.” (As Trump begins military operations in Iran, the White House is threatening an executive order to nationalize elections)

it’s probably fine that this meme is one of the top posts on every military Reddit sub right now

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It seems like all the "I'm a lifelong Democrat but let me tell you why bombing schools is a good thing" people are deciding to open a social media account today.

Tulsi literally sold shirts

His and Hers. Not sure if it’s clear which side of the sink is mine. #oilpainting #art