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Thoughts? #Twitter #mastodon...

Thoughts? #Twitter #mastodon

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/17/twitter-mastodon-replacement-social-media/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_opinions&utm_campaign=wp_opinions

"Even as schools spend billions of dollars on security, the number of gun incidents at schools has only grown. The latest tragedy...

"Even as schools spend billions of dollars on security, the number of gun incidents at schools has only grown. The latest tragedy unfolded last week in Virginia, where the police said a first grader, just 6 years old, brought a gun from home and used it to seriously injure his teacher."

A basic tenet of policy analysis is to identify the problem. You must have reliable indicators to assess if your interventions are working.

The rising body count speaks volumes. #gun

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/us/school-shootings-security.html

Thought-provoking opinion piece.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/opinion/kruse-zelizer-myth-history.html

Thought-provoking opinion piece.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/opinion/kruse-zelizer-myth-history.html

A difficult and brutal accounting of the human carnage of the ill-prepared Russian troops. Despite this, armed with the knowledge of...

A difficult and brutal accounting of the human carnage of the ill-prepared Russian troops. Despite this, armed with the knowledge of Putin's betrayal and lies, conscripts seem willing to return.

WARNING: The podcast has graphic descriptions of injuries and violence.

@anneapplebaum - I would certainly appreciate your insight on how the Russian people can be shaken out of Putin's fantasy world.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/podcasts/the-daily/russia-ukraine-military-catastrophe.html

The endorsement McCarthy does not need from Trump. “[He] will do a good job, and maybe even a GREAT JOB.”Fundamental statement analysis...

The endorsement McCarthy does not need from Trump. “[He] will do a good job, and maybe even a GREAT JOB.”

Fundamental statement analysis here. The endorsement is that he will do a "good job." "Maybe" is priceless. ALL CAPS is genuinely the kiss of death. #McCarthy #gop #Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/04/us/house-speaker-vote/house-republicans-pick-up-their-hunt-for-a-new-leader-here-is-the-latest?smid=url-share

What does McCarthy not get? He needs to rescind his interest in the Speaker's job. If he ever gets sufficient votes, he will be so...

What does McCarthy not get? He needs to rescind his interest in the Speaker's job. If he ever gets sufficient votes, he will be so crippled with concessions to the warring factions within the GOP that he will be rendered impotent. #McCarthy #gop

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/04/us/house-speaker-vote/67f4859f-4529-5dd3-99fd-2d08e45f6436?smid=url-share

This is a case study on what happens when an individual spends all their efforts on being liked. The Republicans "may" like...

This is a case study on what happens when an individual spends all their efforts on being liked. The Republicans "may" like McCarthy but do not respect him.

He has undermined himself by being so malleable to others to garner favour and support. #McCarthy #gop

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/04/us/house-speaker-vote/house-republicans-pick-up-their-hunt-for-a-new-leader-here-is-the-latest?smid=url-share

Quite a fall from grace. This may be the first domino in knocking off those suspected of cultural appropriation, particularly of the...

Quite a fall from grace. This may be the first domino in knocking off those suspected of cultural appropriation, particularly of the Indigenous People in Canada. #CulturalAppropriation #Canada #Indigenous

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/mary-ellen-turpel-lafond-out-ubc-law-school

I think time to cut ties with Conte. This month should reveal all. #Conte #Spurs #Tottenham...

I think time to cut ties with Conte. This month should reveal all. #Conte #Spurs #Tottenham #coys

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/03/antonio-conte-says-he-is-happy-but-hints-he-may-leave-tottenham

“We’ll see what happens. We’ll see how it all works out." Quote from... Donald Trump earlier day, during an interview with NBCIf...

“We’ll see what happens. We’ll see how it all works out."

Quote from... Donald Trump earlier day, during an interview with NBC

If McCarthy's day was going bad, it just nosedived into the dumpster. And Trump, as usual, threw gasoline on the fire.

Looks good on all of them. Feel sorry for the USA that these people are your "lawmakers." #GOP #McCarthy #Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/03/us/house-speaker-vote/c05ddae8-ca1c-554f-863d-7c1b88edbf22?smid=url-share

Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, says of the holdouts: “We’ve tried, and to a member, they have no idea what they want. It’s...

Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, says of the holdouts: “We’ve tried, and to a member, they have no idea what they want. It’s actually quite astonishing. They can’t articulate what they want because they’ve already gotten so many of the things they want.”

I think that has the Trump era of the GOP nicely covered. #GOP #McCarthy

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/03/us/house-speaker-vote/c9d5dea7-a5a9-5f26-8e4a-054eceffad19?smid=url-share

I just read that the hardcore MAGA crew wants Jordan as the speaker. Matt Gaetz is part of that crew. Now there are two people you want to...

I just read that the hardcore MAGA crew wants Jordan as the speaker. Matt Gaetz is part of that crew. Now there are two people you want to have their hands on the rudder of democratic leadership. Throw in, Greene, and you have iconic examples of integrity, compassion, and honesty. #NotGood #gop

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/03/us/house-speaker-vote#heres-what-mccarthys-detractors-are-demanding

I expect that Trump could not be happier. Create division and chaos, and then walk away. #McCarthy #trump #gop...

I expect that Trump could not be happier. Create division and chaos, and then walk away. #McCarthy #trump #gop

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/us/politics/kevin-mccarthy-speaker-vote.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&module=&state=default&region=footer&context=breakout_link_back_to_briefing

"Even before Mr. Santos’s lies were exposed in the media, he showed himself to be an avatar of this age of no-consequences...

"Even before Mr. Santos’s lies were exposed in the media, he showed himself to be an avatar of this age of no-consequences impunity."

Democracy is crumbling in plain sight. And all we can do is weep. #santos #lies #democracy #trumpism

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/opinion/george-santos-congress.html?campaign_id=39&emc=edit_ty_20230103&instance_id=81709&nl=opinion-today&regi_id=79352532&segment_id=121442&te=1&user_id=f47413fe28a5efa4c122d3463c499541

A cautionary tale, particularly in light of the ongoing centralization of media. Well-researched and sourced journalism has never been so...

A cautionary tale, particularly in light of the ongoing centralization of media. Well-researched and sourced journalism has never been so important. #criticalthinking #journalism

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/magazine/sam-bankman-fried-ftx.html?algo=combo_lda_clicks_norm_20_diversified&block=3&campaign_id=142&emc=edit_fory_20230101&fellback=false&imp_id=309670257&instance_id=81622&nl=for-you&nlid=79352532&rank=1&regi_id=79352532&req_id=713232937&segment_id=121348&surface=for-you-email-discover&user_id=f47413fe28a5efa4c122d3463c499541&variant=0_combo_lda_clicks_norm_20_diversified

"The woman who had remade her principles to fit her ambition." History suggests this never ends well. #GOP #stefanik#trump #MAGA...

"The woman who had remade her principles to fit her ambition."

History suggests this never ends well. #GOP #stefanik
#trump #MAGA

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/us/politics/elise-stefanik.html

In fairness, this would be an appropriate milestone in McCarthy's legacy, given his subservient, differential, and sycophantic behaviour...

In fairness, this would be an appropriate milestone in McCarthy's legacy, given his subservient, differential, and sycophantic behaviour towards Trump.

I listened to a recent podcast and learned that McCarthy memorizes the names of Congress members' spouses, children and pets in order to project an amiable and personable veneer.

What an empty vessel. #McCarthy #GOP

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/opinion/kevin-mccarthy-speaker-vote.html

Well, it looks like it will be a journey this season. 🙄 #spurs #tottenham...

Well, it looks like it will be a journey this season. 🙄 #spurs #tottenham #coys

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/01/antonio-conte-calls-for-realism-spurs-fans-after-miracle-last-season

Mind-boggling that Santos will be allowed to be part of the government. This needs to be fixed. Upon reflection, he reminds me a lot of...

Mind-boggling that Santos will be allowed to be part of the government. This needs to be fixed. Upon reflection, he reminds me a lot of Trump. Once you accept that the first lie is acceptable, you are now on a slippery slope in trying to hold the individual to account. #trump #integrity

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/nyregion/george-santos-congress-republican-new-york.html?smid=url-share

This a timely reminder from Adam Grant. I a world seemingly titled towards division and difference. Curiosity and dialogue may be the needed...

This a timely reminder from Adam Grant. I a world seemingly titled towards division and difference. Curiosity and dialogue may be the needed salve. I am hoping @Mastodon@mastodon.social & its iterations may be critical to that shift.

Happy New Year to all!

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/30/you-cant-say-that-how-to-argue-better