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Private companies are hiding the Musk doc, while public funds are makin' Trump ads. If you are cool with it you can kiss my entire black ass and whatnot.

Wrote it with Rob Smigel. And yes, it was pulled from reruns.

Christening a baby is nothing like christening a ship. I know that now. Once again I can only apologise.

On its third attempt tonight, Marblehead Town Meeting approved an “MBTA Communities–compliant” district largely centered on the 125-year-old Tedesco Country Club, meeting 3A requirements on paper while all but assuring no new housing would be built. This comment says it all.

Less firin', more hirin', Less Wall Street, more Main Street, Less ICE thugs, more nice hugs, Less droppin' bombs, more helpin' moms, Less shootouts, more cookouts, Less hypocrisy, more democracy. - Gospel of George and Whatnot

NEW: Federal judges are increasingly furious at what they see as a pattern / playbook of defiance by the Trump administration to court orders in immigration cases — in Minnesota and around the country. Here’s a look at what they’re seeing: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com

Finally. A comprehensive look at the “neo-Nazi .. ethnic cleansing” content coming out of “the offices of the White House .. using official government accounts ..” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...

Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.

Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week. ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.

Terrorizing American citizens. Threatening American allies. Covering up for American sex criminals. Welcome to the Trump administration, 2026!

@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social It's not 32, but can we say 33 is close enough? Pretty please? apnews.com/article/trum...

Finished Chess Steps Chess Tutor Step 1. I'm on my way! :-) #chesspunks

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KJW...

It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

A street joke turned into a shaggy dog story as told by Tolstoy. Norm was the best.

Derrick Rose reflected on his NBA career, saying he had one unexpected regret: He waited too long to open up to his teammates about his passion for chess. The retired hooper is partnering with a top-ranked chess player as part of an initiative to make chess more appealing to casual participants.

Pretty mate in 2. Of course I missed it and lost on time (blitz game). #chesspunks

@drscull.bsky.social Got this today right after reading the "setting up motifs" chapter. David versus Goliath was also a showdown. #chesspunks

Is ten losses in a row in blitz worth the win that followed? What if I told you the win ended in a windmill tactic? #chesspunks

Considering changing my repertoire against d4 even though I'm objectively terrible and probably shouldn't even have a repertoire. Checked openingtree stats for chess.com games since 1 October. White 1. e4 68 / 0 / 35 Black 1. e4 33 / 1 / 32 Black 1.d4 7 / 1 / 18 Ouch, d4. #chesspunks

chess.com review says I should have given up the rook for nothing instead of defending it. I guess it would just reduce the complexity and let stockfish see mate rather than just being +6 with an obvious-to-a-human rook and king versus king ending. #chesspunks

Loved the Perpetual Chess episode with Donny Ariel and Jan Gustaffson. This screen shot captures the mood. #chesspunks

AlphaMove xkcd.com/3045

Played my first daily game on chess.com. As a perfectionist, the great thing about daily chess is you can think about a move as long as you want. Also, as a perfectionist, the terrible thing about daily chess is you can think as long as you want. #chesspunks

Hikaru and Magness analyzing game 12?! This is amazing. I don't think I've ever seen them together like this. youtu.be/feVZ5Bpf2Ao?... #chesspunks

I know, chessbook. I know. #chesspunks

Ding!

Been hearing about #chesspunks on Perpetual Chess and @drscull.bsky.social's Chess Journeys, but didn't participate as I'd left twitter a while ago. Glad to see them showing up on blue sky!