Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026If the statement is a conclusion based upon facts previously disclosed, then yes, it's an opinion and thus, not defamation. Some people have accused others of being "terrorists" simply because those others voiced support for terrorist groups. That is not a crime, generally. Another person ... 120
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 02/10/2026In a working Congress, such an action would lead to impeachment and removal. 142
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026You know who else did a lot of travel not so long ago? Lindsay Graham 120
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On this week's Serious Trouble podcast, Popehat discussed the Trump defamation case against the Iowa pollster, Ann Selzer. Based on Trump's arguments in the case, Trump seems to have relied on precedent set by arguments of social media posters. He argues: a) The First Amendment doesn't ... 150
Reposted by Brian KemperAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power" 343124504622
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"and less time doing illegal and/or unethical shit." 100
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 28/09/2026What's up, danger?static.klipy.comMiles Morales Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseALT: Miles Morales Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 000
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I see no societal good that comes from Polymarket and others of its ilk. 030
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Okay, this is taking the “playing the devil’s advocate” technique too far. 110
Reposted by Brian Kemperpaulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Trump speaks at the UN today His message: @tjeerdroyaards.com 19837227
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This is how every person on Bluesky who advocates for a "Fairness Doctrine" to get rid of lies in the media ultimately sounds like: 2215
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Here's a piece about 9/11 I wrote 8 years ago discussing my ex-wife's brother. making-it-up-as-i-go.blog/2018/09/11/t...making-it-up-as-i-go.blogThe Hell of the CostIt’s raining in New York today, September 11, 2018. If the weather always matched our moods and emotions, like so often happens in books and movies, then it would storm on this day each year … 131
Reposted by Brian KemperDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 08/09/2026For a certain kind of white man, there is no fear more primal than the fear that the people they have abused will gain power and treat them the same way. 574105162146
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Who "celebrates" 9/11? We remember the date but it's not a day of "celebration." This guy is the perfect example that, for the Trump admin, they don't care about intelligence, competence, etc., just that you parrot the right talking points. 010
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Like Trump could stand on ice skates much less swing a hockey stick while doing so. 220
Reposted by Brian KemperMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 03/09/2026maria barta no movariety.comMaria Bartiromo Out at Fox News, Fox BusinessMaria Bartiromo Out at Fox News, Fox Business 1141735176
Reposted by Brian KemperHemry, Local Bartender @bartenderhemry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026sir i can't stress enough that doing 35 rallies in 30 days when you're extremely unpopular and unhealthy is exactly what the country needs right nowpolitico.comTrump to travel for embattled Republicans in last 30 days of midtermsThe president called out Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska and Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas as places he plans to stump. 742017301
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 01/09/2026So, Scott Bessent admits he's a Sith, albeit one of the very incompetent ones. Darth Inept 000
Reposted by Brian KemperMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 30/08/2026SHOUT-OUT to Political Cartoonist extraordinaire & Member of the Order of Canada Michael de Adder, who routinely does a far better job of holding this administration accountable than the corporate media. Thank you for your attention to his brilliant satirical wit! 🙏 (also: 🤣) 557241326661
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 28/08/2026If, at sometime in the upcoming weeks, Mitch McConnell gives an in-person interview to the press or a press conference, what percentage of Bluesky will claim he is a paid actor pretending to be McConnell or a clone? 120
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 27/08/2026This sounds like the kind of thing Mike Judge would have had the President in Idiocracy do, but changed his mind because it was just too damn idiotic. 010
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Share an iconic Tim Curry gif.static.klipy.comWadsworth (Tim Curry) Shocked in ClueALT: Wadsworth (Tim Curry) Shocked in Clue 010
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I think I'll be second screening clue today to re-watch Tim Curry's great performance. The decolletage of Collen Camp and Lesley Ann Warren have absolutely nothing to do with this decision.static.klipy.comFake Smile ClueALT: Fake Smile Clue 010
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Has anyone mentioned Tim Curry's awesome guest star role on the episode of Psych that made fun of American Idol? No?static.klipy.comTim Curry: This makes me want to weep and then dieALT: Tim Curry: This makes me want to weep and then die 120
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 26/08/2026RIP Tim Currystatic.klipy.comClue: Double Negative Proof PositiveALT: Clue: Double Negative Proof Positive 000
Reposted by Brian Kemperkottke.org @kottke.org · 24/08/2026Meat proxy (noun): “A person who forwards AI-generated text, code, or other output without reading, understanding, or validating it. The person acts only as a relay between the AI system and the intended recipient.” [sfisms.org]sfisms.orgMeat proxyA person who forwards AI-generated text, code, or other output without reading, understanding, or validating it. The person acts only as a relay between the AI system and the intended recipient. 14740331
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 21/08/2026When he was doing his redemption tour on the various podcasts where he talked about how he was corrupted by Trump, I never bought his line. He never saw the light; he was transactional just like his old boss and took the position most advantageous to him given the situation. 130
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This is a great breakdown of many of the foreign policy mistakes Trump has made in his second term, many of which tie into other mistakes. 041
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Hey does anyone recall how Trump was absolutely embarrassed when Obama provided his long form birth certificate after months of Trump claiming there was no official proof that Obama was born in the US. How EVERYONE made fun of him? 020
Reposted by Brian KemperJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 17/08/2026SCOTUS lets @ejeancarroll.bsky.social’s verdict against Trump stand. He is formally out of excuses. 1233967916
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Somehow, I was added to a MAHA mailing list. I think I subscribed to one thing, and now I receive at least one email/week from MAHA adjacent sites. I keep unsubscribing and marking them as spam. Doesn't help. Just underscores how the whole movement from RFK Jr. down is a bunch of grifters. 010
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The fact that you posted incorrect information on other social media sites without pushback doesn't really mean anything. And while that may be the "popular perception" of what the Doctrine was, it definitely wasn't what the Doctrine did. I'd also note that you went beyond just posting the ... 421
Reposted by Brian KemperAyo @darrylayo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Guys like this don’t realize that they are the freak 1021141012573
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 31/07/2026If you didn't turn off replies, Pat could answer your questions directly. 130
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Per SCOTUS's recent decision in Netchoice v. Moody, plus the decisions in Red Lion v. FCC and Miami Herald v. Tornillo, the Fairness Doctrine cannot be brought back to apply to the "press." It could not apply to any media outlets other than over the air broadcast stations. It would violate 1A. 120
Reposted by Brian KemperStay Curious @dsanford0.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I'm really hoping that the next time we have an administration that doesn't own its press, the Fairness Doctrine will be brought back. However, we would also need AI authentication tools designed to support fact verification. www.niemanlab.org/2026/07/ai-a...niemanlab.orgAI authentication tools are built without adequate journalist input, new report findsIt has never been easier (or cheaper) to fake and alter media. The evidence that journalists rely on to verify facts — photographs, videos, documents, websites, and even audio calls with sources — can... 001
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.static.klipy.comMark Zuckerberg with a Mischievous SmileALT: Mark Zuckerberg with a Mischievous Smile 100
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Me when I read another post about how in the bag the courts allegedly are for Trump.static.klipy.comPattinson somebody get these beggars out of hereAlt: Pattinson somebody get these beggars out of here 000
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 28/07/2026For awhile now, I've been thinking that LLMS are just a more advanced version of the idea of the 10,000 monkeys with typewriters who given enough time will eventually write Hamlet. LLMs are much faster and we won't see as many bad drafts but its chosen "Hamlet" output still isn't Hamlet. 000
Reposted by Brian KemperKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 20/07/2026JUST IN: A federal judge has paused the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, saying it likely violates antitrust laws. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 552965738
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 19/07/2026I was going to tell a Narcissus joke, but I, … I, well, damn, I like so good right now. 010
Reposted by Brian KemperMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 14/07/2026BREAKING: The Writers Guild of America has filed a lawsuit to block the Warner Bros-Paramount merger. This comes shortly after 12 states filed to block this $81 billion merger as well. 91686414
Brian Kemper @bwkemper.bsky.social · 14/07/2026"She'll never see a dime," the chuds said. "She'll lose on appeal. There wasn't enough evidence." Eat it, chuds. 010
Reposted by Brian KemperChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 14/07/2026BREAKING: E. Jean Carroll got paid. www.lawdork.com/p/despite-tr... 212030412