Alex R Olivas Jr
@alexolivas.bsky.social
The only bipartisanship I support is bipartisan opposition to MAGA.
Proud "scumbag commie lib" who doesn't engage Nazis.
Dog dad, Democrat, software engineer, firefighter/EMT, rock climber, triathlete, gamer, and recovering physicist.
Proud "scumbag commie lib" who doesn't engage Nazis.
Dog dad, Democrat, software engineer, firefighter/EMT, rock climber, triathlete, gamer, and recovering physicist.
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To anyone who says we shouldn't be pressuring Democratic members of congress to fight, I only have this to say - the oath they took did not say "...to protect and defend the Constitution the next time we're in the majority."
I also think supporting violent fascists at arm’s length, just enough to provide yourself implausible deniability, helping you lie to yourself at night when you try to sleep on your ketamine-free nights, qualifies you as a Nazi and a fascist.
What should be the punishment for giving the Hitler salute?
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I also think supporting violent fascists at arm’s length, just enough to provide yourself implausible deniability, helping you lie to yourself at night when you try to sleep on your ketamine-free nights, qualifies you as a Nazi and a fascist.
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I’d like more information about which DAs Skandalakis asked to take over the case, and why they all turned him down. Seems odd.
November 27, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I’d like more information about which DAs Skandalakis asked to take over the case, and why they all turned him down. Seems odd.
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Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
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With the tragic news out of CO last night on the loss of Senator Winter, I’m wishing everyone a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving with family and friends.
She was a brilliant fighter, taken way too soon. Love to her family.
Hold all who are dear a little tighter today.
She was a brilliant fighter, taken way too soon. Love to her family.
Hold all who are dear a little tighter today.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
With the tragic news out of CO last night on the loss of Senator Winter, I’m wishing everyone a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving with family and friends.
She was a brilliant fighter, taken way too soon. Love to her family.
Hold all who are dear a little tighter today.
She was a brilliant fighter, taken way too soon. Love to her family.
Hold all who are dear a little tighter today.
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
Good lord.
I want someone to record and post the moment they learn about the origins of algebra and algorithms.
I want someone to record and post the moment they learn about the origins of algebra and algorithms.
The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Good lord.
I want someone to record and post the moment they learn about the origins of algebra and algorithms.
I want someone to record and post the moment they learn about the origins of algebra and algorithms.
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There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
Wait, so if your president stages a coup, you’re saying you don’t have re-elect him? Who knew. This would have been good to know last year.
At least one insurrectionist goes to jail
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Bolsonaro to Start Serving 27-Year Sentence Over Coup Plot
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Wait, so if your president stages a coup, you’re saying you don’t have re-elect him? Who knew. This would have been good to know last year.
I think we can safely say he’s just the most corrupt president in US history.
I would think it’s nearly impossible to even be this privately corrupt.
I would think it’s nearly impossible to even be this privately corrupt.
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I think we can safely say he’s just the most corrupt president in US history.
I would think it’s nearly impossible to even be this privately corrupt.
I would think it’s nearly impossible to even be this privately corrupt.
I want both. We have to impeach him before we can imprison him.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I want both. We have to impeach him before we can imprison him.
…or when just a handful of Republican members of congress say no.
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
…or when just a handful of Republican members of congress say no.
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The right loves the accounts, which often rail against supposed voter fraud.
They’re run by a Macedonian who illegally donated to a U.S. House candidate.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
They’re run by a Macedonian who illegally donated to a U.S. House candidate.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The right loves the accounts, which often rail against supposed voter fraud.
They’re run by a Macedonian who illegally donated to a U.S. House candidate.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
They’re run by a Macedonian who illegally donated to a U.S. House candidate.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Well, it relies on members of his party honoring their oath and exercise the tools the Constitution provides them.
The Constitution isn’t the problem. The Republican Party is the problem. We could draft a better constitution, but if the party in power chooses to ignore it…
The Constitution isn’t the problem. The Republican Party is the problem. We could draft a better constitution, but if the party in power chooses to ignore it…
“The Constitution is not adequate to deal with a President as evil as Trump.”
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Well, it relies on members of his party honoring their oath and exercise the tools the Constitution provides them.
The Constitution isn’t the problem. The Republican Party is the problem. We could draft a better constitution, but if the party in power chooses to ignore it…
The Constitution isn’t the problem. The Republican Party is the problem. We could draft a better constitution, but if the party in power chooses to ignore it…
I wish we lived in a world where the worst we could say about the Republican Party is that it’s extremely dysfunctional.
Resignations could cost the GOP the House before the midterms, something that almost never happens. Majorities only collapse like this when a party is in a full-blown meltdown, and it has only happened a few times in modern history during periods of extreme dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I wish we lived in a world where the worst we could say about the Republican Party is that it’s extremely dysfunctional.
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NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
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Pardons for sale, get your fresh hot pardons for sale...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The case of a felon who paid lobbyists nearly $1 million to seek a Trump pardon
Nursing home magnate Joseph Schwartz was sentenced in April to three years for defrauding the government of $38 million. Seven months later, Trump pardoned him, but the White House denies a lobbying t...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Pardons for sale, get your fresh hot pardons for sale...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Yes, you have to pay the convicted fraudsters to get your presidential pardon, but that's how the United States of America sells 'em now:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Absolutely fucking love that response.
Senator Ruben Gallego didn't mince words. Read the full daily bulletin: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Absolutely fucking love that response.
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This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
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“His abusive and excessive use of the GV Jet for his personal adventures and the assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility,” he added...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“His abusive and excessive use of the GV Jet for his personal adventures and the assignment of SWAT-qualified special agents to guard his girlfriend are indicative of his lack of leadership experience, judgment and humility,” he added...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
I agree with the Ragin’ Cajun, for the first time in a long time.
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I agree with the Ragin’ Cajun, for the first time in a long time.
They treat it as any other service subject to natural market forces.
The problem is the market simply asks “what is this worth to you?”
It is fundamentally immoral to ask someone what their life is worth to them.
The problem is the market simply asks “what is this worth to you?”
It is fundamentally immoral to ask someone what their life is worth to them.
Republicans have a million ideas regarding health care. Except one.
They will never acknowledge that health care is a human right — to be guaranteed to ALL.
They will never acknowledge that health care is a human right — to be guaranteed to ALL.
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
They treat it as any other service subject to natural market forces.
The problem is the market simply asks “what is this worth to you?”
It is fundamentally immoral to ask someone what their life is worth to them.
The problem is the market simply asks “what is this worth to you?”
It is fundamentally immoral to ask someone what their life is worth to them.
He can actually say more. He’s choosing not to. It’s a choice not to answer the simple yes or no question.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
He can actually say more. He’s choosing not to. It’s a choice not to answer the simple yes or no question.
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He’s always thinking about new ways to improve the lives of average Americans.
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
He’s always thinking about new ways to improve the lives of average Americans.
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Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with:
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with:
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout
-No casus belli
-No authorization from Congress
-No allies or international support
-No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela
-No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout