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David Thompson

@ThompsonItIsHe

I blog. https://teapaw.org/t.co/gvYyZE1VGP

Joined July 2022
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Feats of progressive self-admiration, a possible series. Link in reply.
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It’s One Of Those Magic Mirrors THOMPSON, blog.

It’s One Of Those Magic Mirrors THOMPSON, blog.

Lifted from the comments, another feat of progressive self-admiration: Jean-Luc Picard remains the single most compelling vision of progressive politics I am familiar with — secular, rational,...

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Oddments for the weekend, including a turtle of girth; the rise and fall (and rise) of Rome; a brief history of the Cornish pasty; and three theories regarding pubic hair. Link in reply.
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Friday Ephemera (840) THOMPSON, blog.

Friday Ephemera (840) THOMPSON, blog.

You have to really get in there. || The rise and fall and rise of Rome, in three minutes. || When you need more middle finger. || The itchiness was bothersome. || His is bigger. || Dog and human...

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On things you mustn't notice. Link in reply.
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Don’t Look At The Monster THOMPSON, blog.

Don’t Look At The Monster THOMPSON, blog.

And as it's almost Hallowe'en, another unnerving tale: Or, when you're a public-school teacher and one of your colleagues suggests that you avoid eye contact with a pupil who, for no discernible...

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Will Hallowe'en approaching, some uncanny goings-on. Link in reply.
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The Walking Unwomanly THOMPSON, blog.

The Walking Unwomanly THOMPSON, blog.

Or, Angry Man Is Angry. With Hallowe'en approaching, I thought I'd lift this from the comments: World's number 1 Harry Potter fan. https://t.co/uo4pz7GAl9 — Gay Not Queer (@Gaynotqueer1) October 26,...

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On the University of Colorado's magic brown science; on that thing that never happens; and a New York Times contributor is racially agonised by a pedestrian crossing. Link in reply.
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Reheated (139) THOMPSON, blog.

Reheated (139) THOMPSON, blog.

Because some things bear repeating, a few items from the archives: No Black Lights Were Available. New York Times contributor racially agonised by pedestrian crossing. A Cunning Ruse. Cross-dressing...

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I miss the concept of shame. thompsonblog.co.uk/2026/10/i…
I Miss The Concept Of Shame THOMPSON, blog.

I Miss The Concept Of Shame THOMPSON, blog.

At risk of sounding old fashioned, if I were a parent and my child were being suspended with such regularity, I’d have questions about their behaviour. I mean, if my child behaved in such a way as to...

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Oddments for the weekend, including the man who collected human skin; fluid beef; very heavy beer; and how to throw a house party, circa 1966. Link in reply.
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Friday Ephemera (839) THOMPSON, blog.

Friday Ephemera (839) THOMPSON, blog.

The new guy looks pretty chill. || Ostrich stomach contents, 1930. (h/t, Things) || In search of peanut butter. || It was that heavy beer. || "Like a belt full of pre-filled condoms." || How to throw...

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Colin Wright and Andrew Hartz eavesdrop on a gathering of the American Psychological Association. Link in reply.
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Visiting Bedlam THOMPSON, blog.

Visiting Bedlam THOMPSON, blog.

Colin Wright and Andrew Hartz eavesdrop on a gathering of the American Psychological Association: Always a sign of mental wellbeing. Ms Lewis' tugging on the intersectional crack pipe has been...

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On crime, poverty, and assumed motivations. Link in reply.
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Different Kinds Of Beings THOMPSON, blog.

Different Kinds Of Beings THOMPSON, blog.

We've often discussed the psychology of criminals, especially violent criminals, and the determination of many progressives to superimpose motivations entirely different from those that are actually...

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A reminder, were one needed, that there are titillated creatures who want to see your homes burn. thompsonblog.co.uk/2026/10/t…
Touching Themselves THOMPSON, blog.

Touching Themselves THOMPSON, blog.

Given ongoing events, and lifted from the comments, a reminder, were one needed, that there are titillated creatures who want to see your homes burn: Because they’re intellectuals, you know. Enthus...

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