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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 6m

it’s funny how few elected democrats are leaning into this “No Kings” movement despite how clearly it drives the opposition insane, however it’s preferable to what they did with BLM, which was to co-opt it and ultimately suggest that the solution was giving cops more money for “training”

Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 1h

sometimes I feel like I have a good grip on what Americans are feeling but then I go on a plane and the guy next to me watches Bohemian Rhapsody *twice*

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 2h

we need to take back senate quick get me a person who was born before the invention of color tv!

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h

Breaking News: Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is running for Senate, aiming to unseat Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 2h

need

Bring a Trailer @bringatrailer.bsky.social · 2h

1991 Volvo 240 Sedan

Bid for the chance to own a 1991 Volvo 240 Sedan at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #215,522.

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 3h

my theory is that millennials are uniquely good at media literacy because we were all deeply scandalized when we learned that not every Snapple cap fact was true

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 8h

even Pynchon would be like “guys can we tone this name down a little?”

Stephen Lurie @luriethereal.bsky.social · 11h

Time to tune in to some analysis from Antifa expert…Chef Andrew…Gruel?…founder of…American Gravy Concepts?

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 16h

want this so bad for Cal Raleigh

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 19h

Federal Secret Police and plainclothes ICE agents kidnap multiple people from a neighborhood in Chicago. They then deploy teargas and brutally beat neighbors who come out to express their concern.

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 17h

Waffle House employees should make $100 an hour and get castle doctrine

Union of Southern Service Workers @raiseupthesouth.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING: Waffle House workers in Orangeburg, SC are ON STRIKE.

We're demanding:
⚖️ No more favoritism
💰 Fair pay
🦺 Safe working conditions
🍽️ An end to unfair meal deductions

When workers stand up, we all rise.
#UnionsForAll #OrganizeTheSouth

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 18h

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 18h

just spit out my spaghetti and meat balls

Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 20h

Unconditional support for the Israeli government is counterproductive for both countries. If Trump can get tough, why not Congress and every potus? The Israel right-or-wrong position AIPAC, right-wing Christians, and some US Jews have held is no longer unassailable. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

What now for Israel and Gaza?

No one will be the same.

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Jake Wittich @jakewittich.bsky.social · 21h

The same ICE agent who handcuffed Ald. Jessie Fuentes has been filmed in at least 3 other violent encounters, including the viral arrest of a woman in Waukegan in front of the mayor.

“He’s obviously a danger to individuals and particularly women," Fuentes said.

Read more at @windycitytimes.com

Ald. Jessie Fuentes to file lawsuit against ICE agent who handcuffed her in Humboldt Park incident - Windy City Times

Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) is preparing to file a lawsuit against the ICE agent who handcuffed and threatened to arrest her at Humboldt Park Health earlier this month. In an interview with Windy ...

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 22h

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 22h

I love the logic of “oh, you want a socialist mayor do ya? Well then let’s see how nice it is living in a city with less rich people and cops!”

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 22h

Tired: “big dick”

Wired:

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 23h

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Daniel Gilmore @gilmored85.bsky.social · 23h

Bari Weiss's CBS cant even spell Mamdanis name right in the headline jfc

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 1d

CBS News would never put a thinly sourced 'story' by a rookie blogger like this on it's air. Until now. The Free Press isn't a journalism outlet, it's bloggers aren't reporters. This piece is more NYPost than Tiffany Network but I guess that's the goal.

www.cbsnews.com/video/some-n...

Some NYPD officers worry about Mandani becoming the NYC mayor, The Free Press reports

The Free Press spoke to several New York City Police Department officers who are worried about Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor. Olivia Reingold joins CBS News with more.

www.cbsnews.com

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 23h

we’re all trying to find the guy who did this! Guys, I’m not doing the meme!—I’m serious. We can’t find him because he’s like 5’1. He might have gotten lost in a field of tall grass!

The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 1d

Fascinated how the guy who made superstars of Matt Walsh, Candace Owens, Jordan Peterson, and Michael Knowles thought that unfettered racism and every phobia in existence wouldn't eventually include anti-semitism

Ben Shapiro warns that conspiratorial right is taking over social media

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 1d

because advocating for trans rights can’t buy you a speedboat

Alex Ries @alexries.com · 1d

What are your theories as to why nominally 'liberal' people like Simon Pegg and Matt Berry are willing to work with Rowling?

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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 1d

This bit in particular: what, our leaders just decided that the UN aid agency were terrorists, then replaced them with mercenaries firing machine guns at starving civilians? Everyone involved needs to be tried for war crimes then sent to prison for decades.

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 1d

it’s interesting that “I’m not gay but $20 is $20” hasn’t gone up with inflation. With the price of groceries these days I’m not doing anything even *remotely* gay until I can get at least $34.50

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 1d

seems like other midwit op-ed columnists are all angling for the job where an evil billionaire pays you a QB1 salary for recycling takes like “Zohran says he’s a socialist, but he wears a suit instead of a barrel with shoulder straps!”

Sally Jenkins @sallyjenx.bsky.social · 1d

Ratio me. Please. It's a badge of honor. If you don't like a link, go follow some chicken-heart who needs the approval of the thought-police. Caitlin Flanagan of @theatlantic.com is a tremendous writer and this piece is an excellent read. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Don’t Bet Against Bari Weiss

The new editor in chief of CBS News triumphs over her critics.

www.theatlantic.com

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 2d

instead of traditional political debates, the only prompt candidates should have to respond to is “please explain the themes of Watchmen and also the movie Parasite” and we can see what happens

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 2d

independent media is so good and necessary but honestly I’m a little bummed every time I see a link to an insane and hugely scandalizing article and it’s from a substack

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