Carlisle Chambers

Pittsburgh fan, accordion player, jazz lover, chemist

[Michael Tomasky @mtomasky]

New Column: Why Does No One
Understand the Real Reason Trump Won? https://t.co/h2AFF2CukU Follow @newrepublic

[Rick Steves @RickSteves]

A century ago, Germany’s democracy was hijacked by a bombastic and charismatic tyrant — and in this five-minute video, you’ll learn how he did it. Why did I produce this? Because I believe that history is speaking to us, and all too often, those who refuse to learn from it are doomed to repeat it.

As you watch, imagine filling out a Bingo card filled with Germany 1933/USA 2024 parallels: big rallies, rage-filled and hateful rhetoric, simple answers promising quick and easy solutions to complicated problems, empty promises of a great-again future, scapegoating outsiders, and political enemies silenced on day one. And notice the caring wisdom and concern from my German friends as they share these lessons from their dark history.

It’s hard to understand how Trump could, on the eve of a tight election, paint a picture of Liz Cheney before a firing squad by actually saying, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, OK? And let’s see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face.” You can’t get into the mind of a dictator with an insatiable appetite for power — but you can recognize the playbook they all seem to follow.

Just watch this clip. It’s excerpted from my hourlong public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” which is streaming free (and ad-free) at https://t.co/YA10kVH0V8. If you care about our democracy and love our country, it’s hard to stop watching.

When I produced this in 2018, I hoped this day would never come in our country. But November 5th is upon us. Please share this with anyone in your life who might need a reminder that the stakes are high...and this is very real.

[George Fox Athletics @GFUAthletics]

🏈 FB Game Preview: https://t.co/5LXIkLDGiE

Due to nearby fires in Redlands, the Bruins switched their practice field, switched the stadium, and even moved the game time.

But through all the adversity, it was Fox on top in the opener, 17-3!

#d3fb #ReadyFearlessStrong

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

All for one 🦆🐥

[Dan Moore @DmoWriter]

After the A's announced they were leaving Oakland, two fans set out to do something audacious: start a pro baseball team of their own. Incredibly, they pulled it off.

For the @ringer, here’s my year of reporting on the wild rise of the @OaklandBallers:
https://t.co/xwHW7EdeTj

[120 Revisted @120Revisited]

Cracker
“Low” (Live)
Late Night w/ Conan O'Brien (1993)
David Lovering of the then-recently disbanded Pixies on drums 🥁

This chorus is my personal “Sweet Caroline”. It comes on in public, and I sing like a moron. A true anthem.

[Carlisle Chambers @CarlisleChamber]

👀 ⁦@ClintHurdle13⁩ ⁦@Pirates⁩ Seen on the Barcelona Metro today.

[David Frum @davidfrum]

I once asked the psychiatrist:

"You seem to specialize in treating rich and famous people. Do they present many different problems?"

He replied, "No, it's almost always some variant of the same problem. They feel like frauds on the inside." 2/x

[Carlisle Chambers @CarlisleChamber]

⁦@noirfoundation⁩ I’d like to report a crime! While visiting Granada, Spain I was initially excited to see a poster for one of my favorites then disappointed to see it had been repurposed for a cocktail bar! What gives?

[The Band @TheBandOfficial]

"Back when people were stacking up Marshall amps and blowing out their ear drums, The Band was down in the basement at Big Pink trying to get a balance." - Rick Danko #BigPinkWeek #MusicFromBigPink

📸 @ElliottLandy

[Carlisle Chambers @CarlisleChamber]

Really good article! Willie Mays’s Humility Was Key to his Genius https://t.co/M36CKH9Tor

[Mercie Hodges @Oh_Mercie]

So excited to be @Macro2024!! I'd love for you to come hear me talk about post-polymerization C-N bond formation!

[Duquesne Basketball @DuqMBB]

We are STILL the only school with back-to-back No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks.

#GoDukes

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Is About to Find New Life on the Streamers

More: https://t.co/nnyGsHGhuu

[CNW @ConflictsW]

Bolivian army vehicles and soldiers have blocked Plaza Murillo outside the Bolivian legislative assembly. Commander general of the Bolivian Army Juan José Zuñiga is in La Paz leading the potential coup.
#Bolivia

[NCAA Division III @NCAADIII]

Carding a 70 (-2) in her final round to finish with an even-par score of 288, Alison Takamiya of @GFUAthletics is the women's #d3golf individual champion‼️

#WhyD3

[Carlisle Chambers @CarlisleChamber]

@3YearLetterman @3YearLetterman Final stop was a look at the facilities. I was shocked at the poor condition. Don’t think DeBoer and Heupel aren’t using this in their recruiting pitches.

[Carlisle Chambers @CarlisleChamber]

⁦@3YearLetterman⁩ Decided it was time to make a pilgrimage to the center of the football universe. So I booked a trip to Athens. I guess the fraternity and sorority culture is pretty strong here that write everything including road signs in Greek.

[Carlisle Chambers @CarlisleChamber]

@3YearLetterman @3YearLetterman Next stop was the trophy room. This must be statues of defeated opponents. I don’t think they can stand the grind of the SEC.