Michael J. Socolow (@linttrapofhistory): "Here’s the original as posted on X on February 28, 2026. Bizarre to me that a writer would think plagiarizing a viral tweet wouldn’t be seen by anyone."

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Michael J. Socolow Mar 7

The Lint Trap of History

Here’s the original as posted on X on February 28, 2026.

Bizarre to me that a writer would think plagiarizing a viral tweet wouldn’t be seen by anyone.

Helen Dale

Mar 2

I liked the world better when the news came on for half-an-hour and then we did other stuff for 23 1/2 hours. Now it follows you around all day and begs for change like a bum.

Mar 7

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