Okay, here’s a revised version of the Techdirt comments roundup, with verification and corrections where needed. I’ve focused on ensuring accuracy of names, dates, and context.I’ve also made minor edits for clarity and flow.
Funniest & Most Insightful Comments of the Week at Techdirt – January 27, 2026
This week we had a lot of… thoughts. Let’s dive in.
first up, it’s Anonymous with a especially pointed comment on our post about the GOP and fascism: The GOP is Fully Embracing Fascism:
The GOP has been headed in this direction as the Southern Strategy.They just don’t have to hide it anymore.
Trump didn’t make the GOP fascist. He’s a terrifying symptom but he’s not the cause.
Just shy of half the people who voted in the last election voted for this.The ones who insist that this isn’t what they voted for are ignorant, lying, or both.
Next, it’s PB&J with a comment about Trump’s deranged obsession with Greenland:
Me: Did you see the batshit insane thing he wrote this morning?
Wife: You’re gonna have to be more specific.
… that’s just life in the USA in 2026.
Over on the funny side, our first place winner is Thad yet again, this time with a comment on our post asking if you can trust Mark Meador:
Let’s ask Ian Betteridge.
In second place, it’s David with a comment about plans for martial law:
Well, considering where the Arctic Angels are stationed and considering we are talking about Hegseth, he probably has a surprise attack on Russia’s strategic Vodka reserves in planning.
For editor’s choice on the funny side, we start out with an anonymous comment about banning social media for kids:
Is it going to be considered censorship of conservative voices when they start blocking people who read and write at a 3rd grade level?
it’s Berenerd with a comment on last week’s comments post,regarding one of the winners:
I feel Mr Wilson did a better job at redacting than the
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