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“The story so far: In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” — Douglas Adams

“Ah yes, Peter Thiel. The philosopher-king of Silicon Valley who looked at democracy and decided it was an optional feature. Thiel is a central co-founder of Palantir, because nothing says “libertarian freedom” quite like a surveillance company named after an all-seeing orb from Tolkien. He’s a billionaire venture capitalist, an early investor in Facebook, and one of the PayPal founders who helped design the financial plumbing of the digital age. He built tools that move money invisibly and harvest data efficiently, and then had the audacity to publicly muse that maybe democracy itself is the inefficiency. He famously declared, “I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible.” Just sit with that for a second. A man who amassed staggering wealth inside a democratic republic now questions whether the voting public should continue having a say in how that republic functions. It’s the kind of statement that would’ve gotten you laughed out of civics class, but in Silicon Valley boardrooms, it passes for edgy intellectualism. And then there’s the Epstein angle. The latest batch of Department of Justice files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shed light on Epstein’s deep ties to Silicon Valley. In those documents, Peter Thiel’s name reportedly appears at least 2,200 times. Let me be precise: appearing in documents is not proof of wrongdoing. But when your name surfaces thousands of times in files connected to one of the most notorious financial predators in modern history, it raises eyebrows, especially for someone who styles himself as a moral and civilizational critic of modern society. The reporting also highlights something almost absurdly on-brand: Thiel’s elaborate dietary restrictions. Because of course. While the rest of us are worrying about whether democracy survives the decade, billionaires are managing micronutrients and optimizing their biological performance like they’re beta-testing immortality. There’s something darkly poetic about it. A tech titan who questions democracy. A surveillance empire built on data extraction. Thousands of mentions in Epstein-related files. Meticulous food rituals. Apocalyptic musings about the “Antichrist.” It reads less like a biography and more like a rejected script from HBO. But here’s the through-line: power without accountability. When billionaires start openly theorizing that democracy and freedom are incompatible, that’s not just philosophical debate. That’s a worldview backed by capital, influence, networks, and institutions. It’s not a blog post. It’s a strategy. And the rest of us? We’re left hoping that “freedom” in their lexicon doesn’t just mean freedom for the few, and management for the many.” —Michael Jochum, Not Just a Drummer: Reflections on Art, Politics, Dogs, and the Human Condition.

If clowns raped kids like preachers rape kids it would be against the law to take a kid to the circus. joemygod.com/2025/12/pentec…

BREAKING: I have now confirmed 9 things that will be taking place under Mamdani’s New York City: - New York students will be taught that the Constitution never mentions Christianity and that the U.S. has no national religion. - Classrooms will include lessons on how authoritarian regimes merge religion with politics. - Students will be taught that no president is above the law and how authoritarianism actually rises. - Economics classes will teach that tariffs are taxes on Americans, not foreign governments. - School cafeterias will serve immigrant-inspired foods - New York hospitals will rely on foreign-born doctors to meet medical demand. - Science classes will discuss vaccines, renewable energy, and climate change. - Teachers will explain that America’s Founders were not evangelical Christians. - Civics teachers will cover why journalists are not “the enemy of the people.” AWESOME!!!

Raise your hand 🙋🏽‍♀️ if you agree….

@BillKristol MSM should refer to Hegseth as Sec of Defense, Major Hegseth.

“The Pentagon announced today that former Secretary of Defense/former Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will now hold the title CEO of War, following what officials described as a ‘full-blown tantrum’ during a cabinet meeting. ‘Secretary is a lady job!…’” duffelblog.com/ceo-of-war-heg…

@TheDailyShow We pay a little over $1100 per year for my spouse’s medication. If that cost is lowered by 1000%, the government will pay us over $1M a year for taking it! Deal!

How exactly does Trump plan to lower drug prices by 1000%?

@TracyRaymo52436 @FACTMATTER2024 @GavinNewsom @realDonaldTrump This ranking says nothing about the students in FL schools; nothing about their reading and math skills.

Thanks, @realDonaldTrump!!

@RachelBitecofer What is this strange language you speak?😂

We knew this was the best roster Oregon has ever had on paper, but now we know it for a fact. Back to back 2 play TDs to open, 2 6 pix in a row with our 2nd string And Moore & Moore-OMG 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆 The Gundy presser gonna be 🔥🤣🤣🤣

@louperez @SeeRacists Depends on the circumstance.

@SeeRacists Will you celebrate the other 199 deaths?

A Millionaire from Texas who slaughters animals for fun was killed by a buffalo during South Africa hunting trip. Thoughts?

@SantaOnVacation @SeeRacists Nope. Just this guy and everyone like him.

@SeeRacists So you celebrate anyone's death?

#MedalOfHonor Monday! 🇺🇸 On this day in 1922, a future Medal recipient is born. Perhaps few would have expected Johnnie David Hutchins to become a military hero? The young man came from humble beginnings, having grown up in a one-room shack in Lissie, Texas. /1 of X 🧵👇

wonkette.com/p/if-texas-wan…. Where you at Gov. Polis? @jaredpolis

@bluhue123 @szwest1 I am tired of elected officials stating the obvious as though doing so made a difference. Folks-we know what the problem is! What the f—- are you going to do about it!

Do you agree with Hakeem Jeffries? Yes or No

@jaredpolis What planet do you live on?!

Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸 Life, Liberty, and pursuit of happiness!

@scopedbylarry But he has no issue with spaghetti or lasagne on Olive Garden’s menu?

What rock was lifted to let these cruel idiot morons loose on us?

🙄🙄🙄 his wandering rage is about as useful as Susan Collins frown and concern

🚨EXTRAORDINARY FULL PAGE AD in today’s @nytimes by Cuban American businessman Mike Fernandez savaging the Trump Administration and calling for 5 @GOP senators @SenMcConnell @lisamurkowski @SenatorCollins @SenThomTillis @SenJohnCurtis to band together to stop him! Incredible! 👏🏼

@ChrisMurphyCT Yes! I see that Democrats don’t know how to negotiate!!

It’s 4am - still debating the Republicans’ billionaire tax giveaway. We offered an amendment to say no tax cut for those making over $10m. Every Republican voted no. So we tried $100m. Every Republican voted no. So we tried $500m! Every Republican a no. See what’s going on?

@EdKrassen Sociopaths don’t feel shame.

I never thought I’d see the day when the US would side with Russia and Putin against Ukraine and Europe. Putin is a war criminal. He’s a thug. He’s a cheat. He’s a murderer. Trump should be ashamed of himself.