Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

if you can’t see it, then you are useless in the fight to stop it.

How stupid are these people?

Mediocre white men think RFK Jr’s pathetic midlife crisis is inspirational. The bar is set so low for them, it’s subterranean.

… gradually, and then suddenly.

Since we are repeating ourselves, let me just say fuck that.

Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

A thin legal pretext to veneer over their personal religious and political desires.

The words do not have to be perfect.

But frankly mr. cole, I’ll be happier when you get back to telling us to go fuck ourselves.

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”

Second rate reporter says what?

Accused of treason; bitches about the ratings. I am in awe.

Stop using mental illness to avoid talking about armed white supremacy.

When they say they’re pro-life, they don’t mean yours.

Hey hey, RFK, how many kids did you kill today?

Following reporting rules is only for the little people, apparently.

Oh FFS you might as well trust a 6-year-old with a flamethrower.

I am pretty sure these ‘journalists’ were not always such a bootlicking sycophants.

Innocent people don’t delay justice.

Sadly, media malpractice has become standard practice.

He really is that stupid.

It’s pointless to bring up problems that can only be solved with a time machine.

Lick the third rail, it tastes like chocolate!

Fear or fury? The choice is ours.

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I’m not sure what happened, but I only have 5 RSVPs for the zoom with Elle Reeve on Saturday.  I know there was more interest than that, so just 5 RSVPs  can’t be right.

Please RSVP to me by email, even if you previously sent an RSVP.

my nym @ balloon-juice.com

Link to previous post in case you missed it or you have slept since then. :-)

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  2. 2.

    WaterGirl

    Announcing two Balloon Juice zooms with Elle Reeves to talk about her book.

    Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics

    First zoom:  Saturday, February 15 at 3:30 pm Eastern time.  Charlottesville in 2017.

    Second zoom:  Saturday, March 1 at 3:30 pm Eastern time.  Insurrection on Jan 6, 2021.

    We won’t just look backwards, we’ll talk about what we can learn from the those events that we can use going forward.

    To attend, please RSVP by email to WaterGirl at balloon-juice.com

    Who is Elle Reeve, and why would you want to read her book?

    Let’s see.  For starters, Cole has known Elle Reeve for a long time, she’s written a terrific book, and we’re lucky that she is up for having a couple of book club zooms.

    We also know she’s smart, because when I asked her to send me a blurb that I could use for this post, she enlisted a friend of hers to write it for her.  Self-promotion is hard; outsource whenever possible!

    “Named one of the best books of 2024 by The Washington Post, Elle Reeve’s Black Pill is a wild ride into the dark heart of political discourse on the internet and how it has come to be a decisive factor in our current politics. Over a decade of reporting, Reeve unearths hundreds of as-yet-unseen documents and exposes some of the most notorious leaders of American far right groups in dozens of hours of exclusive interviews. This unique raft of reporting goes deeper than ever to explain just how these nefarious forces conspired to propel Donald Trump to the presidency in 2016 and drove real-world political action in Charlottesville in 2017 and at the January 6 insurrection in Washington, D.C.

    With this clarity comes a more nuanced understanding of not just how it all happened, but also how those who oppose creeping fascism can fight back.

    Reeve’s unique voice, sharp observations, and penchant for dark humor are propulsive. Black Pill is an essential and entertaining read for anyone interested in how we got to this moment in American political history, what might happen next, and how to affect change.

    Excerpt from Vanity Fair.

    Link to the Washington Post review.

    NYT Book Review.   (If You Want to Understand Why Democracy Is Under Attack, Read This Book.)

    Excerpt in Book Riot.

    The book is available on Amazon and elsewhere.  If you need a copy of the book because money is tight right now, send me an email message and I’ll pair you up with someone who is willing to sponsor a book.

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    Miss Bianca

    I got the book, but I haven’t had time to dip into it yet. Too many other books, too much other shit happening. Aargh!

  6. 6.

    Joy in FL

    I just emailed you my RSVP. I’ve read only a little of the book; I liked what I read. I will read more before Saturday.

  8. 8.

    SiubhanDuinne

    I totally missed seeing the original announcement. Will email with my acceptance. Thanks for the reminder.

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    WaterGirl

    @rikyrah: I think yes, but I’m trying to figure out the best way, because donating directly to candidates probably isn’t our best option.

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