Bryan Mac

@bryanmac.bsky.social

The former MGoBlog Opponent Watch guy. Other stupid thoughts available at bryanmac.substack.com, or wherever fine takes are sold.

If you’re still in line, STAY IN LINE. If you arrived before the posted closing time, they are legally required to stay until EVERYONE has received a Hot ‘N Ready.

I’ve been on a plane where one engine blew up while taxiing. A plane that nearly tipped over on approach. A plane where the flight attendants were yelling from the back of the plane reminding people where the air sickness bags were. A plane stuck on the tarmac for hours. No. THIS is my nightmare.

Hemant Mehta@friendlyatheist.com · last wk.

Evangelist Whitney Lynn says she preaches on planes because she loves “a captive audience.” She's not alone. It's becoming a trend. If spreading your message requires listeners who can't escape, maybe it's not as compelling as you think. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-...

The Good Place: Jason Mendoza's Bad Place Realization

ALT: The Good Place: Jason Mendoza's Bad Place Realization

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Peter Baker@peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 2w ago

Have been a member of the @whca.bsky.social almost continuously since the 1990s. Our mission is to defend the First Amendment rights of White House correspondents to report on the president without fear or favor. Unfortunately last night did not advance that cause. Time to rethink the dinner.

Initial reaction is “oh fuck off.” Somewhat more nuanced reaction is “so, you’re gonna want to fuck ALL the way off, take a left at the light, fuck off for about another quarter mile or so, and then fuck off at the last house on the end of Fuckoff Lane.”

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 2w ago

The vibes may be exciting, but if Democrats are going to win this year and in 2028, they must reject the DSA. If you’re tempted by a democratic socialist this year, think of what use Republicans will make of these victories, and ask whether you want to do favors for fascists.

Dave Brandon got fired for active incompetence. Warde Manuel got fired for passive incompetence. Genuinely not sure I have a preference. Active incompetence flames out. Passive incompetence festers and roots deeply into a culture.