Thor Benson

@thorbenson.bsky.social

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Writer. Featured in Rolling Stone, WIRED, NBC News and elsewhere. I write about politics, tech and society. Words: madness.ghost.io Video: youtube.com/@readmadness

"I'm fucking Matt Damon" by Sarah Silverman, for Jimmy Kimmel Live
SpaceX stock down around 14% in five days
"I think it's a good idea, and I stand by" from I Think You Should Leave
Osprey ride
"Mark it zero!" scene from The Big Lebowski
Waves on Lake Michigan
"Jersey? Come on, huh?" from The Sopranos
Cat chillin
We can do better. Working class people are getting crushed by a rigged system, and it's time we fixed it. The political revolution is here — powered by an incredible wave of people across Maine and America who are standing up to demand better. These are some of the top priorities Troy will fight for in the Senate. Pass Medicare for All Lower the cost of prescription drugs Tax the billionaires Deliver tax cuts for the working class Dismantle and abolish ICE Pass a federal right to abortion End the genocide in Gaza
The Simpsons doing The Odyssey
"Of what use was the rule" scene from No Country For Old Men
One of the Bouvier sisters with a ton of cigarettes in her mouth from The Simpsons
Screenshot showing SpaceX stock continuing to go down in value
Honda Odyssey
Nathan Fielder in Nathan For You, looking at someone across a desk
President Donald Trump in his primetime speech on Thursday is alleging vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, using a large trove of newly declassified documents as evidence to suggest future elections could be at risk of foreign interference, particularly by China. Though the documents are newly declassified, they largely discuss vulnerabilities that have been known for years and election officials around the country have tried to address. None of the declassified information supports the claim that any previous election results — including the 2020 presidential contest that Trump lost — were manipulated by foreign interference or fraud in a way that would’ve changed the outcome.
"I can't be worried about that shit. Life goes on, man." from The Big Lebowski
Werner Herzog
Trump post: One of the biggest Driving Forces in the Future for Jobs, are Data Centers. They are big, strong, bold, and Money Machines for the State in which they are built. Governor Kathy Hochul, for political reasons, has terminated all Data Centers being built, or to be built, in New York State. These Companies are now being sought in Alabama, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and many other States. Both the Taxes and the Jobs amount to LIQUID GOLD! New York State has made a terrible decision. All of this Income, and other Benefits, will be going to Red States, and some Blue, where Data Centers are sought as Cash Cows, with Lower Taxes and Record Setting Jobs. They must pay for their own Water and Power, and any leftover goes back to the State and local Community. Data Centers are tremendous WINS for the States and Communities that are lucky enough to get them. New York should change its Policy, IMMEDIATELY. The Radical Left Dumocrats must not be allowed to cause us to lose Data Centers, AI, and all of this incredible new Technology, to China, and other countries! President DONALD J. TRUMP
"Are you winning son?" meme with the son wearing a diaper and smoke coming in through the window
Last year, President Trump gathered with executives from the oil and gas industry at the White House to discuss a range of topics, including drilling and tariffs. Few details emerged from the March 2025 meeting at the time, leaving many to wonder what exactly had transpired. Now, our colleagues Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan have answers. In the new book “Regime Change,” they provide an account of that meeting that sheds additional light on Trump’s affinity for fossil fuels and his willingness to exert presidential power.
Spilled my jice meme
Instagram post from Pizza Matta explaining that ICE is in Chicago and Trump voters shouldn't come to their restaurants
Simpsons germs stuck in a doorway
WSJ headline: Marco Rubio: Why we're dismantling the International Criminal Court
I'm not owned!" dril tweet
Headlines describing an "ICE-involved" shooting
Screenshot of a Ross Douhat/Rod Dreher YouTube interview
Connor from Succession doing an awkward, generic eulogy
AOC looking Italian
"Alexander Graham Bell was Italian?" from The Sopranos
"It's anti-Italian discrimination" from The Sopranos
Stacy Keach
Cat with tongue out
Pooh bear with a speech bubble
Last Week Tonight segment on Victor Marx
White cat watching me from on top of a mattress that's leaning against a wall
Count Binface
New Statesman: Britain must now unite behind Count Binface
Curb Your Enthusiasm theme song
The Pale Man from Pan's Labyrinth
"Same as it ever was" from the Talking Heads
Frank Costanza: This guy... this is not my kind of guy.
Nathan Fielder laughing alone
"Oh nice" from I Think You Should Leave
Google search results showing July 5th is National Bikini Day
Title card reading: Salute to America, please scream inside your heart
"I'm the Wiz" from Seinfeld
Trump post: Has anyone ever seen a Happy Dumocrat?
The long-eared bat is the only native animal to the islands.
Stephen Pollard article: Donald Trump has just demonstrated the decisive leadership the West needs
"Aye, I Could Do That" meme with "How about a chill Chicago guy who pisses off the administration"
Larry David saying "Let's go upstairs and get under the covers and sob"
What raises the risk of heat-related illnesses for older adults? Older adults are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses and death. Factors that put older adults at greater risk may include: Health problems such as cardiovascular, lung, or kidney disease Changes in skin caused by normal aging Any illness that causes weakness or results in a fever Taking drugs such as diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, and some heart and high blood pressure medicines that may make it harder for the body to cool itself Being on several prescription drugs at the same time Having obesity, overweight, or underweight
Clip of Leon and Larry on Curb Your Enthusiasm
Marco Rubio lunging for water with the words "pausa de hidratación" over the picture
Two cats looking out the window together
Screenshot of a Final Fantasy boss with flames everywhere
Birdie the white cat