The chief pardon skeptic has chosen to avoid this. Curious.

Every successful political movement has the energy of “mom said you have to be friends with me.”

Someone has to explain this “kick on early downs” thing. Washington didn’t onside kick because they thought they had time. Not so much! And if they actually played out their last possession they would understand the situation. Finishing the drive gives you info to make better decisions.

Away in a manger ‘tween cattle and mice Our quarterback Trevor Fell on his butt twice

A small (personal) example of this book’s intellectual dishonesty: My father-in-law is reading In Covid’s Wake, and excitedly told me he found a passage where I’m quoted. The quote in question is me saying the FBI worked to censor speech on social media. Huh? When did I say that?!

In 2021, Bari Weiss famously published a resignation letter by former Smith College librarian Jodi Shaw. Shortly after, I asked Smith if Weiss had reached out for comment first. “She did not,” spokesperson Stacey Schmeidel said via email. Weiss’ agents declined my requests for comment.

I respect anyone who has fully given up Twitter. But watching all of Bari's FP weirdos rush to her defense today is very funny. "Oh, cool, 'Chauvin shouldn't have been convicted' guy has thoughts..."

This observation is true, but I'm constantly struck by how much boot-licking loyalty is viewed by conservatives as the highest moral imperative. It's not a bit - Haidt talks about it a lot in Righteous Mind. They actually think blind loyalty is not simply helpful but righteous.

I have seen DOJ do some strange redactions before, but this is up there:

Oh sure this is a good not. See, if they have been CHARGED with a crime then sending them to be tortured would be better. Wait a second…

James Talarico: The Bible doesn't mention abortion or gay marriage, but it goes on and on about forgiving debt, liberating the poor, and healing the sick. The closest thing we have to the kingdom of heaven is a multiracial, multicultural democracy where power is truly shared among all people

A+ interaction here. “All the people who know about economics think X.” Well that must just be a shady conspiracy and not the result of learning about the topic.

the post revolves around two very basic tactical points: one, the culture war exists and can't be run from, and two, the "richardsonists" are the most committed base of the democratic party conclusions? don't run against your own base. you have to fight the culture war so you might as well win it.

Well JMU has now matched the Aggies’ scoring.

I take it all back. The block by the QB made it worth it.

Well the auto qualifier idea was cute. Glad everyone got to participate.

texas longhorns watching both oklahoma and a&m get bounced out of the playoffs

As a Texas fan, if we can’t be involved this is an A+ playoff.

Marcel Reed is still Marcel Reed.

That is too much excitement for a 35 yard FG from both announcers and crowd.

Sometimes you say “it’s always the ones you least expect.” Not this time though.

That is certainly a fumble. Ahh the Marcel Reed experience.

Can you get a concussion baseline on Jake Paul?

What contagious brain worm told both Herbie and Venables that kicking made any sense there?

Lol, the sad Sooner content tonight is *delicious* -OS

Uh Venables? What’re we up to man?

The one time I root for Bama…

Well this seems like fun. I’m also glad that I’m not the only one who went crazy watching Texas on defense this year.

One of the things that brings Trump into focus is the realization that he literally does not conceive of the world in any way other than “how does this relate to me.” I don’t even know if you describe him as selfish? It’s more like a child who just…never developed.

I honestly don't think it occurs to many of these journalists that the elite colleges, museums, and publications where they focus their work are a tiny, tiny, tiny sliver of the United States and are not especially important simply because it's what they know about.

Ok if you have kids in the 10ish range, this book (and the whole series) are incredible:

Michigan announces that Sherrone Moore has been fired for cause & school found “credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.”

Man, who could’ve seen THAT coming.

Yeesh. Omarion Hampton a little rusty on blitz pickup.

Well. That was a play.

Oooh breastfeeding discourse. I’m sure everyone will be comfortable letting “it’s great we have formula because lots of people need it for lots of reasons” and “breastfeeding is probably slightly better for kids” coexist without going crazy.

Yes I get the vision now. Put on a suit and then work out. Makes as much sense as this:

I get that it's all a business, and these guys are making the right call for their livelihoods, but it sucks for everyone involved that Texas fans and Ant don't get a final game. Obviously not unique to him, but missing the A&M game with an injury makes this one sting a little more.

Jeez Kelce. Not a great series!

Ok analytics have gone too far. The Texans cannot move the ball. How are you going to risk giving them points?

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

Love these analysts saying “huh why would you take the team that won head to head?!?” The real answer is the committee are clowns and work only on vibes.

Hey guess what you can’t leave yourself down 7 because a FG from the Lions beats you.

I mean sure, do that, but why is anyone ignoring “this is recreational murder?” The circumstances are irrelevant. They are killing people for the entertainment of their bloodthirsty fans. That’s the whole thing.

Boy then beating THAT team must really rocket you up the rankings. Let me just check that out…

You are down by 20 points. Why are you punting?

OH! NO! Younghoe Koo!!!

Sports BlueSky and politics BlueSky. Lots of crossover! But not total crossover. If it were a story about UO she’d be wearing some neon green monstrosity in all the pictures.

I guess my question is what's the accountability measure here? You put him on trial, he seems likely to implicate Hegseth/Trump, you pardon him. What then? Do we think the GOP really impeaches Trump for this? I mean they should, but that's not new. Is there a prosecution method Trump can't pardon?