Struggling Optimist

Graham Platner was wrong for having the tattoo he had. He also, on his infamous Reddit account, was disgusted by the presence of Neo-Nazi groups in New England and separately wrote “no quarter for fascists” and “not a thing was lost” under a post about Neo-Nazi deaths jacobin.com/2025/10/plat...

The finale was amazing, completely delivered on all fronts. If anyone involved in making the show is reading this, thank you. Mark Scout somehow manages to be both the most beautifully loyal man on the planet and the most frustratingly audacious motherfucker on the planet. What a guy. #severance

Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller should pay for the therapy I’ll need after watching the MDR team fall apart in every possible way #severance P.S. Fuck you Jame Eagan, I hope Helly beats the shit out of you next week

Ohio voters cannot not worsen the conditions of their state, even if their livelihoods may depend on it.

Stephen Colbert complaining about how Democrats aren’t doing shit during his monologue but then not bringing this up while he interviewed Pete Buttigieg, arguably one of the biggest figures in the Democratic Party right now, proves media types like him are as useless as Democrats themselves.

I’d like to think I flirt as well as Helly R. but deep down I know my game is as atrocious as Helena “come meet my dad” Eagan #severance

Ohio Senate Bill 1 would ban diversity and inclusion efforts at the state’s public colleges and universities, prevent faculty from striking, set rules around classroom discussion, and put diversity scholarships at risk, among other things.

Following Ben Stiller for #Severance crumbs but intermittently seeing his basketball commentary that I don’t understand is a burden I’m willing to take on. Maybe I’ll end up a Knicks fan. Please can Friday come sooner.

My op-ed yesterday in the Columbus Dispatch against SB1. Please read and circulate. And write your own op-ed’s. And get ready for opponent testimony, probably next week. Keep an eye on @osuaaup.bsky.social www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Goddamn was that interception beautiful.

The fact that the newly elected DNC chairman #KenMartin thinks branding was the main problem with the Dems campaign is depressing. The fact that Pelosi and Schumer endorsed his opponent, however? Great sign. Here’s to hoping they fund more campaigns focused on economic populism.

Even if TikTok comes back, it’ll constantly be on thin ice because Trump gets to decide whether to enforce the ban or not whenever he wants. The app as everyone knew it is gone. Thanks, Zuck. P.S. Fuck Citizens United

Waiting for the think pieces scolding Americans for downloading #RedNote to drop. Can’t wait for MSM pundits to pretend they don’t know why people resent the US govt so strongly they’re willing to download an app with the same foreign background that #TikTok has. Should be a fun time!

So interested to see which social media apps young people flock to after #TikTok is banned in the US. Praying it’s not a Meta app so that all that lobbying money Zuckerberg spent will have been for fuck all.

Watching people dissect the presidential interactions at Jimmy Carter’s funeral like they’re K-pop fancams is genuinely hilarious.

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Really disappointed in myself for believing all the drivel boosted by Baldoni’s PR team. Finally smart enough to know I’m dumb enough to be manipulated by them. #BlakeLively is clearly an imperfect victim — but she’s still a victim. Hope anyone who was interested in this drama gives it a read.

Consequences for corporate greed will be going out the door the minute Lina Khan does. Whether or not you appreciate the administration that hired her, American consumers should be grateful for Khan’s work and disappointed to see her leave…

“Gerry's a young 74, cancer notwithstanding," said Beyer. The jokes truly write themselves.

MSM is really pushing that #LuigiMangione coming from a privileged background means we should question whether our shitty insurance system was his motive. WHOEVER shot Brian Thompson wrote “delay defend deny” on the bullets, who are these journalists kidding?

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I’m sure in the next few days, establishment media will be horrified at how many people are apathetic or even gleeful regarding Brian Thompson’s death. They should ponder WHY so many Americans have no sympathy for the millionaire CEO of an insurance company. Most humans aren’t born apathetic…

Why do I keep buying books without finishing a singular goddamn one before I go and buy four more?

✨✨✨ The paradox of tolerance: If a tolerant society allows hate and intolerance to grow, it risks being destroyed by them. ❗ Remember: tolerance has its limits.

Wicked was insanely good and Jonathan Bailey’s “Dancing Through Life” captures an energy I need in order to succeed on this planet!

Convinced Ryan Day was hired to kill any school spirit I have towards Ohio State Football.

Watching John Oliver is such a vicious cycle because he gets me super passionate about unnoticed political issues only for me to remember my elected officials are part of the reason for the shitshow he’s informing me about. Maybe ignorance is bliss.

Signing up for #bluesky and realizing no one has snagged your full name for their handle must be a moment of pure ecstasy. Condolences to those of us with common first and last names.