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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1h

I fucking HATE how much JD Vance says the name of female reporters when he talks to them, basically every sentence. It feels weirdly aggressive because he's such a creep.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 5h

We should not have a 74yr old senator hand selecting a 77yr old to run for Maine senator. Chuck Schumer has completely lost it.

Dan Pfeiffer @danpfeiffer.bsky.social · 5h

Dan Pfeiffer
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...

Are Democrats About to Blow It in Maine?

By backing Janet Mills over a grassroots outsider, party leaders may be repeating the same mistakes from 2024

messagebox.substack.com

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 17h

TV shows need to come with an "NDD" warning meaning "No Distracted Driving" so you can relax and not worry if when characters are talking while driving in the car that they'll suddenly be hit by a semi-truck. Would make such a difference.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 17h

They're what the blurb says, short adventures of Agent P fighting animal agents from ANATHEMA.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 17h

Hmm. I don't know when those will come out. I didn't hear they were delayed, but they definitely will be released at some point! I hope not too long in the future.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 17h

It's so hard I hope I keep pushing through!

Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 17h

I've got my #NoKings sign ready for next week I hope to see you at a protest!

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 22h

I want to see it so badly!

Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 23h

That's good. The bad part is he's doing it illegally.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 23h

Trump says military will be paid during US government shutdown on.ft.com/3W1cmdG

Trump says military will be paid during US government shutdown

Republicans were under pressure to issue pay cheques to US forces as congressional stand-off drags on

on.ft.com

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 23h

If anyone can help I'd be grateful. I'm worried I'm not being paid for my work airing on Disney Channel. For anyone who watches the actual channel can you remember seeing any of these Theme Song Takeovers air with regularity?

-Remy
-Kiff Takes over Disney
-T-Sisters
-Andromeda
-Hailey's Day Off

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

Oh gosh, this one hurts. What a talent. We were so lucky to have her.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

Stop casting Jared Leto. We don't want him.

Cosmic Marvel @dailycosmicmarvel.bsky.social · 1d

‘TRON: ARES’ has earned $14.3M in its opening day at the domestic box office.

For comparison, ‘MORBIUS’ opened to $17.3M.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

Our latest episode of "How Not to Draw" featuring Gramma Alice from "Big City Greens." www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJDS...

Big City Greens Gramma Alice Cartoon Comes to Life! 💚 | How NOT To Draw | @disneychannelanimation

YouTube video by Disney Channel Animation

www.youtube.com

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

That a politician would be standing up for trans people in this moment is deeply important and meaningful.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

People are gonna die.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

Wonder if this doctor still has a career when he passes away from natural causes in 6 months.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

I guess I'm picky but I kinda feel presidents should be tethered to reality.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

Wonder if the daughter wrote a diary while in hiding.

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 1d

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

You can't say how math works if you work for Trump.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Dr Oz: "Drugs for lung diseases are discounted massively. The president highlighted 650%. Significant discounts ... "

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 1d

Guess that court order against attacking journalists didn't stick, did it?

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 2d

Like would you say if you left Disney Channel on all day you might see the same one a few times a day?

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it!

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 2d

I don't have regular cable, for anyone who still watches Disney Channel the old school way, do "Theme Song Takeovers" still play on it pretty regularly, or barely at all anymore?

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 2d

He would have done this anyway.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

Breaking news: The Trump administration began laying off federal workers while the government is shuttered, fulfilling threats from President Trump to take advantage of the closure to shave off more parts of the federal workforce he dislikes.

Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown

White House budget director Russell Vought said reductions-in-force were underway.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ben Siemon @benjaminjs.bsky.social · 2d

The craziest thing is the Epstein files vote won't even release the files, the Senate won't pass that bill. It's just to put Congress on record. For that we're not paying the troops?

Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 2d

A few minutes ago in the House:

- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week

- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week

House Press Gallery: During today's pro forma session, the Clerk read a message from the Speaker designating Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19 as a district work period.

Punchbowl's Briana Reilly: House gaveled in and out of its pro forma just now w/o recognizing Rep Elfreth, who was seeking to UC a mil pay bill from Rep Sykes.

Elfreth told reporters after that House Dems stand “ready and willing to take” up standalone legislation to pay troops.

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