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  • Cleopatra

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    Netflix will be releasing a “documentary” about Queen Cleopatra VII. This “documentary” is apparently based on the fictional notion that she was a sub-Saharan African. This is a long-debunked and remarkably silly idea, but welcome to 2023, I guess. Here’s a good takedown: When you race swap enough fictional characters, you start in on race…

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  • True Detective: Night Country

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    Season One of HBO’s “True Detective” was *spectacular* television. Seasons 2 and 3… not so much (hell, I barely remember them… not sure I finished either season). But Season 4 looks promising again:  

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  • Oh yeah, this seems like a spectacular idea

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    Remember the “Fyre Festival?” Remember how it was s shit show of historic and utterly hilarious proportions, never to be repeated in this lifetime? Guess what… Billy McFarland Announces Fyre Festival II Is ‘Finally Happening’

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  • Racism-Industrial Complex

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    When you need a lot of racism, but society just isn’t producing it anymore… you manufacture it. Former Florida State Professor Pushed Doctored Data to Create False Sense of Racism Several studies conducted by Eric Stewart, a former professor at Florida State University, were found to have been doctored to create the impression that the…

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  • “Ultra Right Beer”

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    Conservative activist launches ‘Ultra Right’ beer as rival to Bud Light after Dylan Mulvaney controversy I’m amused by this, but also very, very dubious of long-term success. I don’t know from developing a beer brand from scratch, but I suspect it’s not something you can slap together at a moments notice. I suspect developing a…

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  • A good ruling

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    As a non-user of mind-altering substances… good: Federal Judge Tosses Gun Possession Case Against Drug Users “In short, the historical tradition of disarming ‘unlawful’ individuals appears to mainly involve disarming those convicted of serious crimes after they have been afforded criminal process,” Judge Cardone wrote in her opinion. “Section 922(g)(3), in contrast, disarms those who…

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  • A bit of a problem with security

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    Security fears mount after top-secret Biden Belfast visit plan found in street I gotta say, I’ve never come across top secret documents about ongoing Presidential security matters just flopping about on the road. The story is unclear, but this seems to be an Irish document rather than a White House document. Which, given this White…

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    Draw what conclusions you will: People who hate the smell of sweaty feet could be more xenophobic Karolinska Institute finds people with a sensitive nose for disgusting smells are more likely to have negative attitudes towards migrants

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  • Some “grim” good news

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    The Grim Truth: The War on Guns Is Lost The author of this New Republic piece seems close to tears that: Millions of Americans are exercising their basic rights The Supreme Court recognizes their basic rights Americans keep voting for enough politicians who understand the Constitution to keep the tyrants somewhat at bay. This is…

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  • “Excess Compensation Tax”

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    WA Democrats push abusive new tax on jobs they say earn too much The so-called “excess compensation tax” comes from SB 5767, sponsored by State Senators Christine Rolfes and Emily Randall. It would pose a 7.5% “excise tax” on hospital administrator jobs that Democrats deem overpaid. The bill defines “excess compensation” as one that exceeds…

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