Alec Mento

This Used to Be the Future Longtime Thieves in the Temple blogger Alec Mento returns with a dozen new essays excoriating the venality of political and corporate “leaders” and...

My new book of essays, *This Used to Be the Future*, is out now! Check it out at the link below.

It’s a question worth asking!

Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly ...

Well, looks like I won’t be using Instagram, either.

Thank you!

Still not scared. Just angry.

I suspect they’ll pick the whiny, traitorous asshole’s side, and they won't care whom that hurts.

To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?

“Purely for mathematical harmony” impresses whom exactly?

Thank you!

President labels Rep. Jason Crow and others ‘traitors’ for video urging the military not to follow unlawful orders On social media, Trump accused the lawmakers of seditious behavior, and said it was punishable by death.

Not even a year into his second term, Trump calls his opponents traitors and wants their deaths. Someone change his fucking diaper.

Given how shitty so much technology is these days, I wonder if I will look more kindly upon the Sharper Image catalog.

Again, Trump, you will not use me to hurt other people.

But seriously, why would I want to “change (his) mind”? He’s an asshole, and he’s just going to do asshole things.

“Yes, Mr. Trump has raped many women and children, has masked goons kidnap people off the streets to be tortured in foreign concentration camps, and murders fishermen on the high seas, but he’s fundamentally a humanitarian.”

CDC data confirms US is 2 months away from losing measles elimination status Elimination status is lost if the virus spreads continuously for 12 months.

Welcome to another exciting episode of “Assholes Ruin Everything.”

Republicans fear a midterm slump without Trump on the trail Republicans are concerned about flagging enthusiasm within their base, following this month's elections.

HAHAHAHA they think Trump will *help* them on the campaign trail! He only helps when he’s on the ballot; he’s an anvil when he’s not.

Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality' In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.

When I hear that “no company is going to be immune” from an AI bubble burst, all I can say is WE CAN ONLY HOPE

Three exclamation points and random shouty caps don’t indicate dementia, but they do indicate asshole behavior.

Happy Birthday, Joe Biden. 💙

Americans More Supportive of Higher Taxes Once Informed of 'Universal Benefits of Public Goods': Study | Common Dreams Researchers found that informing people of the benefits of taxpayer-funded goods and services significantly boosted public opinion of larger government, spending, and taxation.

I’m starting to get disgusted that folks don't already know this. And Democrats are almost as responsible as Republicans for that.

LOOK AT ME I’M SO SMART I’M ONLY THIRTEEN is the only thing I ever hear out of Ben Shapiro’s mouth.

I understand the desire to respond to argumentative replies from randos but I guarantee you it is far more satisfying to say “tell me more about that” and then mute them

Maybe more a reminder for me than for you!

Clay Higgins is a disgusting human being, and always has been.

Very good summation, leading to a damning but fair conclusion.

Ron DeSantis says conservatism is in its ‘racket stage,’ riddled with paid influencers 'There's a whole cottage industry.'

Like we were all waiting for *his* analysis!

Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona

“You know, now that I think about it, I actually *did* try to inflict serious injuries on our democracy."

FEMA acting chief David Richardson resigns amid criticism over Texas flood response David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.

<sarcasm>What a shame! He was such a nice guy!</sarcasm>

Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026 The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he woul...

Great news! At least until our Supreme Court invents precedent/doctrine that favors Republicans.

They all think they’re so loved. They’re so wrong.