Dillon Blair

I tweet mostly about sports. Overreactions only. UCSB Alum. Not your average Tech Bro. 1/4 of Frez.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

We’ve had Wiseman PnR, Poole running point guard, now if Steve Kerr gives JTA minutes the Warriors Twitter infinity stones will be complete.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@realalmightee That’s tuff

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

Tweeting for the first time in a year because I can’t believe how good Jalen Duren is now.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@JohnSheaHey Yeah let’s definitely call out the guy in his first game back who faced Adam and Suarez, two of the games elite relievers.

Surely the guys who have been slumping all season don’t deserved to be called out!

Do better, John. We’re glad to have Jerar back.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@LeadingReport Has anyone ever seen him and Unai Emery in the same room?

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@lorenzojordan23 Just watched Prestige on the plane bro…phenomenal.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@lorenzojordan23 Dark Knight 3rd seems like a crime but that’s how good his filmography is

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@UsherNBA Most fun I’ve ever had watching basketball. This season was a religious experience. The game was changing before our eyes.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

All of this in the same game is an utter joke. What a treat that he is still able to play at these levels.

[Brett Usher @UsherNBA]

These highlights are insane even for Steph

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

Important to ground us on the facts. Stunning amount of lying coming from the administration.

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed UKR - Misinformation by President Trump.

While we typically refrain from political commentary, President Donald Trump's recent statement regarding the war in Ukraine is so egregious that we feel compelled to respond.

Several claims made by President Trump have already been debunked. We've included responses from Grok AI for each claim, demonstrating that even Grok refutes the misinformation spread by the president.

In this thread, we will provide geolocated footage as a reminder to everyone that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marking the beginning of this war.

1)

The United States has not spent $350 billion on this war, nor has it outspent Europe by $200 billion. In fact, European contributions have surpassed those of the US. Moreover, a significant portion of the American military aid (around 90% !) is spend in the US, reinvesting in the US economy.

https://t.co/ixpSYq760j

https://t.co/R43tYKS97a

https://t.co/HcD3e906Ax

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

(Grok: https://t.co/xvtso8g5ZC)

2)

President Zelensky did not claim that half the American money sent to Ukraine is "missing". He stated that half of the promised funds had not been received, which is a crucial distinction.

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

https://t.co/UvDRegmS2a

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/TBgyaJQog8)

3)

Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections during wartime, a measure designed to protect the democratic process from foreign interference, particularly given Russia's known capabilities in this area...

https://t.co/g52JHKbxOS

https://t.co/oDp3fUd8mq

https://t.co/nn0RpBGGu6

(Grok: https://t.co/UFR5gGvlmi)

4)

President Zelensky is not a dictator, as evidenced by Ukraine's constitutional framework and his commitment to holding elections once hostilities cease. In contrast, it's worth noting that President Putin consistently wins elections in Russia with implausibly high percentages of votes, with opposition that 'falls out of windows", is poisened or jailed, raising questions about the true nature of Russia's electoral process.

https://t.co/Y7ZqMgz8QO

https://t.co/ROaxPjVHK7

https://t.co/xY73CzziHd

https://t.co/LiPrS6NWNL

https://t.co/RMMPcOwFIM

(Grok: https://t.co/8oYZ22jCDL)

5)

President Zelensky has a approval rate above 50% and not 4%. 4% is Russian disinformation.

https://t.co/QClKP7ATLz

https://t.co/0D2e4ePdJd

https://t.co/b2f6x9F3Fp

https://t.co/oj4y2Nh5mo

(Grok: https://t.co/RGglftewgL)

6)

There was no NATO expansion to the East, as NATO itself cannot expand. Instead, democratic countries independently decide whether they want to become members of the alliance. The process of joining NATO is voluntary and involves multiple steps, including meeting specific requirements and completing a formal application process.

The fact that many of Russia's former neighbors have chosen to seek NATO membership speaks volumes about their perception of Russia and their desire for collective security.

The decision of these nations to pursue NATO membership reflects their sovereign right to determine their own foreign policy and security arrangements. It also indicates a preference for the stability and security guarantees that NATO membership offers, rather than remaining under Russian influence.

Regarding the famous 'promise':
Article 103 of the UN Charter establishes a clear hierarchy in international law. It states that obligations under the UN Charter prevail over obligations under any other international agreement in case of conflict. This supremacy extends beyond just treaties, as it is generally understood to also apply to customary international law.
The hierarchy can be summarized as follows:

1) UN Charter obligations
2) Other treaties and customary international law
3) Non-treaty international texts
4) Political promises or commitments
5) Historical claims

Russia's invasion of Ukraine clearly violates fundamental principles of the UN Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state. Any attempts to justify this action based on lower-ranking considerations like political promises or historical claims are legally irrelevant.

https://t.co/Izu3N1dTLv

https://t.co/BCVCGDSM2d

https://t.co/1uXijMIcDt

(Grok: https://t.co/Gh0hvwaeCN and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0 and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0)

8)

Who initiated this nearly three-year-long war? RUSSIA.

As a platform that has analyzed over 50,000 frames/videos related to the conflict, we will remind the president ,with geolocated footage, who started this war: RUSSIA.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, despite repeatedly denying any plans for invasion in the preceding days.

https://t.co/bkygHVSYXk

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/Ujmef6lyCF)

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24 FEB 2022 - Russian tanks crossing the border from Belarus into Ukraine in Senkivka.

52.106063, 31.780644
4Q4J+C7C Sen'kivka, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Sources: https://t.co/4VNiYZYDbS

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[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

Jason, the same guy running DOGE happens to also drown out the legit facts he finds with 100+ tweets a day attacking the left and endorsing far-right conspiracies. Of course it’s one sided!

Distinguishing the truth is a challenge for both casuals + left leaners because of it.

[@jason @Jason]

DOGE team needs to call out some specific GOP grifting in addition to focusing on the left shenanigans

Most of my left learning friends actually want to love DOGE, but in my group chats they feel it’s one sided — which doesn’t make a ton of sense, but their perception is their reality

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@theallinpod @AntonioGracias @DOGE @DavidSacks Two questions after the pod:

1. Are we supposed to take everything DOGE/Elon says at face value? Only $24k of that $8.2 million for Politico came from USAID…

2. Say DOGE ID’s waste/fraud/abuse spending, how will they re-direct those funds? Where will that $ go? 🤔

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

Cleaning up at tonight’s @goldenglobes …the best TV show of 2024 by far 🗡️

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

So deserved. Show was flawless.

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

Hiroyuki Sanada’s acceptance speech for his first Emmy win for ‘SHOGUN’

See the full winners list: https://t.co/bBIk4z709y

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@goldenglobes Kings stay kings. Most slam dunk winner of the night

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

Shai is unbelievable man. Doing it on both ends down the stretch against Boston. Full fledged superstar and MVP front-runner without question.

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@957thegame Goddamn lol

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@Dexerto Loved Penguin but it has to be Shogun

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@ImperatoreFC @lorenzojordan23 ⚠️Disclaimer: viewing of Sopranos is incomplete!

**Rankings subject to change once the whole series is finished**

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

My Best TV Shows Official List:

1. Game of Thrones
2. Succession
3. Breaking Bad
4. Peaky Blinders
5. Sherlock

Honorable Mentions: Silicon Valley, Better Call Saul, House of Cards, Avatar the last Airbender, Full House, True Detective S1

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@CultureCrave One of the best movies of all time

[Dillon Blair @DBthagen]

@ESPNFC Cristiano cele in front of the Madrid fans 🥶