Reposted by A. BeanGeorge Pearkes @peark.es · 43mI don't think it's going to happen but MGP getting knocked off in an unholy blue wave year would be extremely hilarious 1728019
Reposted by A. Beanwhet moser @whetmoser.com · 50m“what is the information diet of politicians” is an increasingly urgent question 119348
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 4hIt remains wild to me that this became global news, but I'm very proud to have helped facilitate this policy and think it will be enormously beneficial for undergrads at UChicago. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...washingtonpost.comOpinion | Why these UChicago core classes are going analogAI and laptops threaten to short-circuit our seminars. So we set some ground rules. 050
Reposted by A. BeanLouis @louisevans.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Pass a law clarifying that the supreme court’s appellate jurisdiction does not begin until a final ruling has been made by district and appeals courts. 22809158
Reposted by A. BeanBrian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 15hthere’s no reason for the death penalty to exist 1357184
Reposted by A. BeanZoomer Antimillenarian @surcomplicated.bsky.social · 23hBut they're not cementing shit. That's the problem. They're deluded about what they're actually accomplishing here. The more crazed and lawless shit they do, the weaker their precedents. At this point, much of their jurisprudence has no more staying power than "Lake America". 722613
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 21hI'm doing the forms that CPS makes you fill out for each kid every school year and my hand may fall off from writing out the same information again and again and again. 120
Reposted by A. BeanPhilip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026That a guy who’s overweening political ambition was to be JD Vance’s running mate exposed himself humiliatingly as a grotesque posturing jackass seems like a textbook dog bites man story. 4805
Reposted by A. BeanLaura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Lot going on here www.azcentral.com/story/news/p... 791540276
Reposted by A. BeanDare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I love that the U.S. government now has ideas so dumb that the fact checks are simply “yeah this isn’t a parody, it’s real” 6774406894
Reposted by A. BeanSnitty @clofsnitville.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There was also a second clear strategy: make very clear to any public servants in the FBI and DOJ that you are expected to serve the interests of the GOP. And I want to be unambiguous about this: this was NOT JUST ABOUT TRUMP. This was about destroying any willingness to investigate any GOP MOC... 210415
Reposted by A. BeanCao Cao Power Hour Enthusiast @statsboyandi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This isn’t just for admittedly chauvinistic reasons, but more importantly for moral ones. We cannot be a force for good if we continue to allow a rogue state to continue to violate international norms and human rights under our aegis. 31406
Reposted by A. BeanAaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026[SENATOR ERIC SCHMITT]: So you’re telling me under oath that you’ve never spoken with an Attorney General nominee? [JACK SMITH]: No, I don’t think— [SCHMITT]: WELL THEN *unveils poster* please explain this picture of you with Matt Gaetz! [SMITH]: That is Media Matters senior fellow Matt Gertz 854292469
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Park District putting up this barricade instead of fixing the huge fucking pothole on the Lakefront Trail caused me to wipe out at full speed trying to get back on the path after being forced onto the lawn. 3261
Reposted by A. BeanT.J. Stiles @tj-stiles.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Never sell anyone out. In fact, if you're asked about banning 12-year-olds from softball, just say, "You're asking me to sell out kids for my political career. I'm not going to do that. Let's stop demonizing people in tougher circumstances than you or I will ever experience. They have guts." 151595324
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I'm not reading this piece because I strongly suspect the writer has a contrarian "getting yelled at" kink. 050
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Me, every time a new Innaritu movie proves to be an enormous sack of crap:static.klipy.comCaptain Holt Brooklyn Nine NineALT: Captain Holt Brooklyn Nine Nine 020
Reposted by A. BeanSchooley @schooley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Bold move for Republicans to remind everyone just before the election. But I'm sure Trump will have a very calm and rational, "reasonable people can disagree" reaction. 834185
Reposted by A. BeanJames @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I am the house motherfucker (I slide 4 billion dollars into T bills and bond yields immediately explode, its not clear what kind of move I was trying to do) 1047438
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We started watching Widow's Bay the other night and I've been surprised by the horror to comedy ratio. Going in I'd have guessed it was 80% comedy and 20% horror, but it's maybe the exact opposite? 010
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Ricky Stanzi. Now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time...a long time. 010
Reposted by A. BeanCapitol Fax @capitolfax.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Will they light up the NW Indiana refineries like this? 817832
Reposted by A. BeanRodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026honestly the fact that nobody broke Case Keenum's career NCAA passing yardage record during the COVID + waiver eras of NCAA eligibility means it's probably going to stand forever. Dillon Gabriel had the best shot as a 5.5-ish year starter for 3 separate schools but came up 500 yards short 617613
Reposted by A. Beandr peppermint patty @jessespector.com · 29/09/2026he’s 38 and i do believe this is the face any bluesky user would make before being put at quarterback on monday night football 12643108
Reposted by A. BeanCJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Caleb Williams looks like the Unabomber sketch 502221202
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I would gladly trade losses to Western and Iowa this year in exchange for the 2015 game against MSU and the 13/16 editions of The Game. 130
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Honestly, I hope it works out and that he does great in NY. Dude will always be special to me as a Michigan fan, so I hope getting out of the bad vibes machine in Minnesota does him wonders. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...espn.comSources: Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy in trade with VikingsThe Giants are trading for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, sending a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to Minnesota in exchange for the former first-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. 030
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The sheer amount of advertising money spent on prescription drugs that treat highly specific conditions with a enormously limited potential user base never ceases to baffle me. 030
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026She'd probably be my personal frontrunner if she announces for President, but I also think her taking Schumer's seat would be of incredible value to the Democratic Party as a whole. 000
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Should have been no flag because DPI and OPI both happened. 110
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026My opinion of Wink Martindale has never been high, but seeing Jaishawn Barham blow up into an instant impact LB in the NFL after being a limited player at Michigan is...hmmmmmm 001
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Made carne asada on the grill and fucking killed it. These are so damn tasty. 2100
Reposted by A. BeanNorm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026[seeing the stupid Trump ad during the Vikings game]: Under Donald Trump’s leadership, my fantasy team is performing worse than ever before. Justin Herbert’s performance has cratered while other QB alternatives have simply failed to develop. 4954
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Why does it sound like the Air and Water Show has resumed? 130
A. Bean @abeanchi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Fox is using a bunch of AI slop for their in-game graphics/art and I scowl every single time. That shit makes me feel like such a grouch. 130
Reposted by A. BeanBrendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This guy has to know he missed out on a great career as a 1990’s R&B guy 1333118
Reposted by A. BeanMicah @rincewind.run · 27/09/2026yeah previous presidents have been willing to accept “you have to distance yourself from me, I get it” and trump is firmly on team “you will love me and despair” good luck pretending you have any daylight from mister 32% approval rating 331016
Reposted by A. BeanSam @samd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026it’s genuinely fascinating how establishment democratic politics in big cities has become so ossified and incompetent that they’ve created a huge lane for the left to embrace good government reforms and build a broad coalition of socialists and technocrats 351992302
Reposted by A. BeanSafe Kjipuktuk @safehrm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026unreal what we permit on our roads whilst screaming at politicians to ban e scooters. www.thestar.com/life/autos/r...thestar.comRam’s new 777-horsepower super truck can launch its three-tonne frame to 96 km/h in just 3.5 secondsPriced at $147,990, the 2027 TRX SRT lands at Canadian dealerships this fall with a supercharged V8 and luxury cabin. 1212143
Reposted by A. BeanDon Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Vought is breaking the law but he is not “going rogue.” At his confirmation hearings, Vought told Republicans he would do this and they voted for him anyway. If they want to stop him, they still can via impeachment. They won’t. 7833181104