Kirk Becker

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Measure Twice, Cut Once xkcd.com/3149/

The Shutdown Is Sparing Trump Some Bad Economic News Job creation is probably worse than we know, but we can’t be sure without a new jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Nature abhors a vacuum....

The Shutdown Is Sparing Trump Some Bad Economic News newrepublic.com/article/2013...

📣 The Weekly Gospel of Absurdity — Issue #1 — Becker Journal By the Reverend of Resigned Cynicism 🛳️ Gaza Flotilla: Humanitarian Aid, Now With Bonus Jail Time This week’s scripture opens on the high seas, where a boat full of activists tried to deliver food ...

A little political commentary for the week.

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#snarkycommentary

A Modest Proposal for the Efficient Disposal of Antiquated Governance — Becker Journal An irreverent satire on the state of constitutional decay and the spectacle of modern American politics It is with great humility and patriotic fervor that I submit this modest proposal: that the Un...

A modest proposal for this administration...
#Satire #Politics

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LEAKED: The Quantico Conclave and the Rise of the Smooth Doctrine — Becker Journal By The Bureau of Strategic Absurdity On September 30, Quantico, Virginia—normally the Marine Corps’ training ground—will host what Pentagon insiders are already calling “the most surreal military ga...

Since everyone else is speculation about the Quantico meeting this week week with (drunk) Sec of Defense, POTUS, and top brass.... #Politics #Satire

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Could you imagine using this site? Lol

MAGA’s Big Miscalculation In the shadow of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, something remarkable seems to be happening that Trump’s movement seems completely unable to see. Trapped within their own epistemic bubble, MAGA appea…

MAGA’s Big Miscalculation www.techdirt.com/2025/09/22/m...

When Facts Became Optional and Stupidity Got Elected — Becker Journal You know what pisses me off? We’ve got a government run by people who treat facts like they’re fucking optional. The Trump administration doesn’t govern—it bullshits. It’s a clown car of hacks, grifte...

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Once more: the best evidence shows that Tylenol taken during pregnancy is not harmful. **This question is settled.** The benefit of reducing discomfort and fever is extremely important at a time when the fetus is developing.

Pregnant women - Tylenol is safe.
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claims China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits : NPR Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn't provided evidence to support the claim.

Conspiracy theories abound all around.

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🗽 The Enduring Struggle for Free Speech in American Democracy — Becker Journal Freedom of speech is often hailed as the cornerstone of American democracy—a sacred right that enables dissent, fosters innovation, and protects the individual against tyranny. Enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it reflects a radical trust in the public’s ability to reason, a

Thoughts I had even before the censorship this week.

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In new level of stupid, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine advisors axe MMRV recommendation - Ars Technica The vote to strip the recommendation came after a day of inept discussion.

Another level of idiocy…

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"You know, I kind of like how I look in this Nazi uniform"

Union Warns Professors About Posting In the ‘Current Climate’ Academic workers are re-thinking how they live and work online after some have been fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk following his death.

Union Warns Professors About Posting In the ‘Current Climate’ www.404media.co/union-warns-...

Would the winner be someone who isn’t wearing a smart ring?

Russia Steps Up Disinformation Efforts as Trump Abandons Resistance

As a U.S. social media user, this story is particularly interesting to me. [GIFT LINK]

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Most Parents Nationally and in Florida Want Schools to Require Vaccines As Florida moves to end its mandates, early release findings from a new KFF-Washington Post survey show that parents overwhelmingly support current laws that require children to be vaccinated against ...

New polling finds an overwhelming majority (81%) of parents support mandates for vaccines against diseases like MMR and polio. That includes 82% of parents in Florida, 75% of Republicans, and 73% of MAGA Republicans. Anti-vaccine positions remain extremely unpopular.

www.kff.org/quick-take/m...

New high of Americans saying immigration is good for the US

Just wrapping themselves in idiocy. As if it’s a badge of honor. You’re in charge of public health in the state. You’re doing something that you know will negatively impact public health. And you’re doing nothing to prepare people for the ramifications. Proudly. Republican governance in action.

Florida Decided There Were Too Many Children The state’s elimination of vaccine mandates is a courageous first step toward decluttering itself of any excess kids.

Just give Alexandra Petrie a Pulitzer already. "Florida is the first state to take the courageous step toward decluttering itself of excess children, but under the inexpert guidance of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., other states may follow."

Ron DeSantis Risks Letting Polio, Measles Spread in Florida Schools DeSantis is bringing Donald Trump and RFK Jr.’s attacks on science and the health and safety of children to Florida.

The dumbest f*cking timeline.

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In win for infectious diseases, Florida to end all school vaccine requirements Exposing vulnerable people to vaccine-preventable disease is just part of life, Ladapo said.

Number of days since Florida has been a national embarrassment has been reset to 0. The war on science is in full swing here. #science #medicine

In win for infectious diseases, Florida to end all school vaccine requirements arstechnica.com/health/2025/...

“Papers, please”