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Michael P. Breen

@mpbreen21.bsky.social
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Historian of early modern French law & society at Reed College. Prattles on about history, dogs, politics, soccer, & hoops. H-France Editor-in-Chief (www.h-france.net)

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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 2h
I can’t believe Elon didn’t convince him to rename it Superhuman Intelligence by Trump
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 2h
The scriptwriters are having way too much fun
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 2h
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Titanic: It Has Been a Privilege and an Honor
Alt: Titanic band: It Has Been a Privilege and an Honor
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 4h
Your daily reminder that the US media spent the Summer of 2024 moving heaven and earth to convince you that the other guy was the senile one
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 6h
Alito & Thomas would cite the use of smallpox blankets as proof that such actions are consistent with our “history and traditions”
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 6h
Yes, but he poops his pants with stamina and vigor!
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Ben Franklin’s ghost @ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social · 21h
They (GOP) know this to be true and it will always be true.
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 18h
Congressional Republicans: The failure of WNBA referees to protect Caitlin Clark from contact by other players is a national scandal that must immediately be investigated and punished! Also Congressional Republicans: Who is Caitlin Clark?
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 18h
20 of the Top 25 Men’s NCAA Basketball teams were in action on Feb. 3, 2024, which featured obscure matchups such as Duke vs UNC & Marquette vs Georgetown
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 18h
White House staffers about to learn how to say “go f*ck yourself” in a whole bunch of languages
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hahahahaha come on! If you ever wanted a better example of MAGA media presenting an alternate universe to its base, you'd be hard pressed to find one.
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 21h
Iowa Republicans RN:
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Colin Jost: Please God, Just Let This End
Alt: Colin Jost: Please God, Just Let This End
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 21h
IDK, seems like this makes him a perfect fit for the guy who falsely accused Haitian immigrants of eating people’s dogs and cats to score political points
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dissing Caitlin Clark like this is guaranteed to boost Republican fortunes in Iowa
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why am I not surprised to learn that they know nothing about the sport of basketball?
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Well now we know who’s taking over at FBI when Kash gets forced out…
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It’s honestly nothing short of a miracle that he isn’t renaming it “Trump Intelligence”
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Wailele Sallas @waisallas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Current GOP in a nutshell. Amplifying untrue, unverified information that can be easily proven false.
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Hook It
Alt: Barney Just Hook It to my veins THE SIMPSONS
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They’re not good dogs, Brent
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The GOP pretty much straight up admitting that it’s the pro-war criminal party now
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
He really wants to keep his job after Ellison takes over
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E. Hochman @erhochman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The History Department at SMU is hiring a full professor who will also serve as department chair. Field is open. apply.interfolio.com/193610
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ceci n’est pas une culte
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Did he, though?
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Outstanding work @nytpitchbot.bsky.social
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are you suggesting that the de facto assignment editor for the @nytimes.com might hold some problematic views?
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Seems entirely rational and appropriate
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Protest votes have consequences
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Remember the summer of 2024 when the national media pretended to care about the cognitive abilities and stamina of the President of the United States? I wonder whatever happened to that?
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Unitary Executive™️ working precisely as John Roberts intended
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
TX-Sen: Toss Up ➡️ Likely D
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Barbara Hershey @barbarahershey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Imagine trying to explain to kids today that the @nytimes.com & the rest of the national media made the entire 2016 presidential election about whether a few bits of classified information inadvertently made it into the emails of the first woman nominee from a major political party
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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"i'm james talarico and i approve this message"
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The greatest trick the US media ever pulled was convincing people that Joe Biden was the senile one
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Republicans hate democracy
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Portland Thorns,” “Seattle Reign,” “Orlando Pride,” “KC Current…” #NWSL
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
They’re saying it’s the Manchester of the United States
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Atlanta soccer teams really pushing the boundaries of originality and creativity #MLS #NWSL
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Construction will start just as soon as the Iran War ends & right after Trump releases his tax returns and medical records
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Hillary Clinton's Sarcastic Reaction (HRC)
Alt: Hillary Clinton's Sarcastic Reaction (HRC)
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Yeah Yep Expression
Alt: David from SCHITT’S CREEK nods yes
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Incredible” as in “entirely predictable”
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The GOP is a working class party now
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When you’re done groveling for access, you might want to take a look at this @jaketapper.bsky.social
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
He’s gonna sign an Executive Order renaming it The Strait of Trump, isn’t he?
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’m not saying that’s a flop, but SGA was just awarded two free throws
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you’re explaining, you’re losing
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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Simpsons Old Man Yells at Cloud
Alt: Simpsons Old Man Yells at Cloud
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