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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 15/05/2026

"I thought I made myself perfectly clear the last time you came home with one of my kids. You are not welcome here. I am busy with real life, working full-time and schlepping my three kids to sporting events in which they are mediocre at best. I don’t have time for your bullshit."

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An Open Letter to My Son’s Recorder

March 7 2021 5/18/23 5/21/25 5/15/26

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Old school, but still were good the last time I was there….Hyman’s Seafood and Halls Chophouse

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Gerald Ford vetoed naming a post office after himself.

(archive document)

Memorandum of Disapproval

I have today vetoed H.R. 11897, a bill which would name the United States Courthouse and Federal Office Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the "President Gerald R. Ford Federal Office Building."

Although I appreciate the honor expressed by the Congress in enacting this legislation, I intend to continue the policy of past Administrations that the executive branch not endorse the naming of Federal office buildings. Generally, the executive branch has deferred to the desires of the Congress on such matters.

Although several Federal office buildings have been named for incumbent members of the Congress, I know of none that have been named for a President while still in office. I consider it improper for me as an incumbent President to approve legislation which places my name on a Federal building. This is a precedent I do not wish to establish.

In general, I feel this way: office buildings which house the functions of Government should not be used as monuments to Federal officials, but rather as workshops for the people's business.

In particular, I would hope our Presidents will be remembered for their labors in building better Government rather than for their efforts in constructing public works projects to themselves.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Yeah, definitely don’t open them. Big phishing scam.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 25/03/2026

A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Breaking: LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial.

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Epic Paralympic Games,,, Congratulationz to all the competitors ,, medalists ,, and way to go parasled hockey team on GOLD,!! Now Thatz a hat trick for USA Hockey 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 All that is HARDER THAN YOU THINK youtu.be/pCx5Std7mCo?...

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Harder Than You Think [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I thought you only rated dogs, not ouroboroses

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Chris Kluwe, adjudicated poaster @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Consent calendar just passed and I am now officially endorsed by the California Democratic Party! Thank you to all the delegates and everyone involved in the process - it’s not always sexy work, but it’s all important for a functioning democracy. Onwards to the primary!

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

NBER: “.. Tariff increases are contractionary: imports fall sharply, exports decline with a lag, and output and manufacturing activity drop persistently.” @scottlincicome.bsky.social www.nber.org/papers/w34852

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/02/2026

Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center Philip Glass Philip Glass Philip Glass Philip Glass Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The letter from Bill and Hillary Clinton to James Comer explaining their refusal to testify in his Epstein investigation is really remarkable, not like any letter of this genre I've seen. It's signed by them, not a lawyer, and the arguments are not legal ones. Reprinted from their X account:

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 11/01/2026

Jay-Z’s Limited Problem Set: Let x = the set including Jay’s total number of possible tribulations (maximum = 100). GIVEN: One of the set ≠ “a bitch.” How many other potential quandaries might Jay-Z face?

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Pop Song Math Quiz

Answer all questions in the form of a song title. 1. The Rob Base Postulate Given that a number greater than 1(x) is required to make a thing go ri...

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Melissa Murray @profmmurray.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Because reading is fundamental.

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Charles Louis Richter @richterscale.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going— SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti— SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This is possibly my favorite post, ever. Really brilliant

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Side-eye. Criminal, bombastic sided-eye.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Maybe a new size between 6in and 12in called “throwable” size?

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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Reason one million and ten I love NYC: Every single time I need to get my giant double stroller up or down stairs or up into the bus, a kind stranger jumps in to help me. Every single time!

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Totally agree! I had a major ortho surgery 3 months ago and was walker-bound for the whole time. The number of folks who just stopped to help and give encouragement was overwhelming.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

RFK Jr. is anti-science, anti-vax, anti-public health, and in charge of preventing infectious disease in the United States. If I’m flying I’m masking.

Photo of a brunette in tortoiseshell glasses sitting in an airplane seat. She is wearing a grey shirt and a white KF94 mask.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The specificity in re cylindrical is a choice.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I think he may have taken the whole horcrux thing a bit too far

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The “unaccredited” made me literally snort-laugh in public

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

This also feel like a high-school trigonometry question since he’s leaning lol.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Oh sweet Cthulhu help me. I just cannot.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Implement a 100% tariff and ruin a movie: My Two Left Feet

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#9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Protect yourself against SARS-CoV-2/COVID despite everything around you telling you it’s no longer a threat. #CovidIsntOver #WearAnN95

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Can someone find the relevant Little Mermaid clip that matches with this lol

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

This is enraging me lol. No one deserves or is entitled to my attention without my consent and willing participation.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

You are not entitled to the attention of literally any other human being.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I have a version of this story with crate-training a puppy….but it was a different bodily output (which was unfortunately fluid rather than solid)

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Is there any connection to dessert in the same (sort of) sense to de-serve (clear) the dinner table?

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Probably worth saving this number

Reddit post from bebe_laroux

We have (a suicide hotline) in Canada that people in the US can call.

1-877-330-6366

Edit: you can also access our health websites. If one was shutdown in the US there's likely a Canadian equivalent you can search out.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The prez is giving legit Django/Calvin Candie vibes

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Someone take the this account back from the DOGE-bros please.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I waste a ton of psychological energy being mad at the wordle-bot. I’ve had to abandon even looking at it.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

They make it sound like there are millions of dead people getting Social Security checks. But it's just not true.

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Not you, J.D. Not you.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

By the same token, AI advocacy also brings out the worst in people.

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Patrick Connolly @patrickconnolly.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Sounds like you’re asking other people to do your homework for you. Dig a little deeper, and then I’d be happy to engage. But for now, yes, LLMs are largely useless for my line of work.

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