Evidence again of @jonathanbchait.bsky.social's point that the phone is the weapon Trump fears most

In 1775 a lot of people were unhappy with the King but they weren’t necessarily ready to commit treason. That changed when the King’s troops started shooting their neighbors, stealing food, and raping women.

You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.

The mom who we all saw turning the wheel and trying to drive away was actually a domestic terrorist trying to run over a poor ICE agent, and now the nurse who we all saw coming to the aid of another ICE victim was actually a deranged shooter who had to be taken down.

On January 22nd, the Japan Meteorological Corporation announced its third cherry blossom forecast for Japan. As of now, initial flowering is expected near the end of March for Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo, top of April for Sendai, and end of April for Sapporo.

Meanwhile... open.substack.com/pub/robinjbr...

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction, between true and false, no longer exist.” - Hannah Arendt

Behold how a functional democracy deals with a President who attempts an auto-golpe www.bbc.com/news/article...

Meidi-ya on Roppongi Dori, which opened there in 1959, will close next month. It's one of those shops which everyone knows, and hardly anyone uses. That wasn't always the case. roppongi.keizai.biz/headline/5045/

There's video: youtube.com/shorts/bdKpV...

This is a little goofy but it's much better than the alternative

That was amazing. I am totally exhausted. One step closer!

Police in Nagareyama, Chiba, arranged for ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman to address pupils at a junior high school about cross-cultural exchange. That's not a sentence a younger me would have expected to write. www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/455803

There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method.

Worst cantrip ever

First snow seen on Mt Fuji this season - 21 days later than average, but much earlier (15 days) than the super late ‘first snow’ of last year

Early autumn scenes in the Japanese countryside

Sat here for 10 minutes just admiring this work of art. A true masterpiece that evokes all kinds of emotions, memories, and greatness. Come out to Raimondi Park and stop by to see Kalani Ware’s tribute to the Man Of Steal.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘠𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘻𝘢 (1974) starring Robert Mitchum and Ken Takakura. Takakura walks through Koma Geki Mae, now Cine City Square, in Kabukicho, Shinjuku 🎥 The place has changed (Toyoko kids, tourists, and touts) but some things appear the same.

youtube.com/watch?v=Ffu6... Don’t usually share YouTube videos but I love these 2 legends.

PMP is the place to be Verlander returns for the #SFGiants, @CreativeTonyR will tell us if Indy can extend the #NBAFinals and more…8pm tonight, y’all www.youtube.com/@PauliesMacs...

‼️ The following is an announcement from the EPS (Emergency Particle System) Today’s show has been moved to 8pm tonight. Tony is reporting for jury duty. We’ll be ready to rock at 8pm tonight, y’all ‼️

A wide-ranging interview with yours truly, about how Japan built something huge out of little luxuries & inessentials: digthetea.com/en/2025/06/m...

This thread is a work of art. Ot fashion, I guess.

Not true. I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵

Sly Stone's pioneering use of the Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2 drum machine had a major influence on Haruomi Hosono's movement towards the technopop sound that culminated in Yellow Magic Orchestra

Our Wednesday "Night Flight" show was live during the Giants game and the particles were flying with live updates from Oracle Park! Also, Eldridge's time is coming, or is a trade in order?  Plus, Knicks coach search & the "Bummer Bracket" is back, NBA Finals style! www.youtube.com/live/9hoEZ2e...

The Devil Takes Bitcoin—my new book is now available for pre-order. Here’s a sneak peek—-a look at the mysterious creator of the world changing virtual currency—Satoshi Nakamoto—who may or may not be Japanese. Even though he has a Japanese name: 中本哲史 Or does he? substack.com/home/post/p-...

They’re getting closer to outright rigging the economic stats www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Mao would like a word.

Our Monday Show: the Giants sweep of "Oakla-mento", Bum Phillips, jury duty, WILMER's wknd, Denver Nuggets bad vibes, Righteous Gemstones, Brock Purdy's payday, NBA Conf Finals preview, Pete Townshend's 80th bday & more. www.youtube.com/live/LoIhWhi...

How Italian Cafes, French Housing, and Sushi Inspired the Look of ‘Andor’

Can’t stop laughing.. 😂

PMP stands with Oakland! We set up the weekend and talk to our friends at the Last Dive Bar at "High Noon", y’[email protected]

Our Thursday show: Where do the Dubs go from here?  Plus, the Niners schedule, New Orleans stories, Walton Goggins, Candlestick Park, tattoos, Tahoe casinos & more! www.youtube.com/live/peKJBbW...

Lake Biwa, largest lake in Japan.

Our Thursday show took a deep dive into the Dubs/Rockets series as SF Gate's Sports Editor, Alex Simon, joined the show...Plus a lengthy "Bookmarks" segment highlighted by Dillon Brooks & Sengun... @alexsimonsports.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/a1X23BV...

Our "Robey Tuesday" show: The guys build "Mt. Hatemore" based on Dillon "The Villian" Brooks. Plus, they reveal their biggest "man-crushes" after Paulie's shares his deep admiration for Jimmy Butler, and big 92nd birthday wishes to Willie Nelson. www.youtube.com/live/INa5441...

Spring day at Negishi Bay.

We were told this was an Oakland problem. Like we’ve been saying for years…this is a John Fisher problem. But don’t worry, he’s gonna sellout thirty years straight once he’s in Vegas.

"He’s the worst owner in sports and the only thing he’s been successful at is running a once proud and historic franchise into the ground…” -LDB We sit down with Mark Powell of @fansided as they provide insight to the John Fisher dysfunction.. 🔗: fansided.com/as-hard-as-t...

so they're mycoblogging

You probably know melonpan, Japan's beloved sweet bread. But do you know its Armenian origins? An Armenian-American author dives into the deep history of a confection whose story spans Armenia, America, and Japan. buff.ly/Holm0If

Amazing Doug! Ill add Yokohama to the PMP Chapters list!

Ladies & gentlemen of the Bay Area, please welcome to the stage…Playoff Jimmy!! Or was that Batman & Robin? We’ll discuss at 11am... *animation H/T @luckymongdrawing

Look like the WWE universe hates John Fisher! From Wrestlemania in Las Vegas:

Did a Costco run yesterday and every single employee was a goddamn delight.

It's a dangerous game for Ishiba to play but the incentives probably favor holding out to see if market pressure increases Trump's desperation for an agreement.

Keep an eye on this