Corporal Joe Bauers
@dethtrot.bsky.social
Surviving Idiocracy in real life.
I support your right to be weird.
Social equity is not fascist.
Everything is temporary.
(Not a military member just a reference to the main character in the movie)
https://youtu.be/sP2tUW0HDHA?si=o576cBc38pr6O5Tx
I support your right to be weird.
Social equity is not fascist.
Everything is temporary.
(Not a military member just a reference to the main character in the movie)
https://youtu.be/sP2tUW0HDHA?si=o576cBc38pr6O5Tx
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Louise Hartmann, Thom Hartmann Report’s wife has some amazing AI political songs.
Even if you don’t agree with AI music, it takes skill and creativity in writing the lyrics and editing the prompts.
Spotify Playlists:
open.spotify.com/artist/0k4VO...
YouTube playlist:
youtube.com/channel/UCqA...
Even if you don’t agree with AI music, it takes skill and creativity in writing the lyrics and editing the prompts.
Spotify Playlists:
open.spotify.com/artist/0k4VO...
YouTube playlist:
youtube.com/channel/UCqA...
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Trump has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a boon for big corporations.
His Big Ugly Bill, which slashed Medicaid and SNAP, also gave corporations $16B in new depreciation tax breaks this year.
A windfall for the wealthy at your expense.
His Big Ugly Bill, which slashed Medicaid and SNAP, also gave corporations $16B in new depreciation tax breaks this year.
A windfall for the wealthy at your expense.
December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Trump has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a boon for big corporations.
His Big Ugly Bill, which slashed Medicaid and SNAP, also gave corporations $16B in new depreciation tax breaks this year.
A windfall for the wealthy at your expense.
His Big Ugly Bill, which slashed Medicaid and SNAP, also gave corporations $16B in new depreciation tax breaks this year.
A windfall for the wealthy at your expense.
Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators.
Action detailed in a state department memo directs officials to deny visas to any applicant engaging in ‘censorship’.
Action detailed in a state department memo directs officials to deny visas to any applicant engaging in ‘censorship’.
Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators
Action detailed in a state department memo directs officials to deny visas to any applicant engaging in ‘censorship’
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators.
Action detailed in a state department memo directs officials to deny visas to any applicant engaging in ‘censorship’.
Action detailed in a state department memo directs officials to deny visas to any applicant engaging in ‘censorship’.
Trump gifted gold FIFA ‘peace prize’ with Tiffany and Melania at his side during World Cup draw: Live updates
After placing the gold medal around his neck, Trump called the award ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’
Is just like when Hershel Walker got a sheriff badge.🤣
After placing the gold medal around his neck, Trump called the award ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’
Is just like when Hershel Walker got a sheriff badge.🤣
Trump receives FIFA ‘peace prize’ as World Cup draw underway
After placing the gold medal around his neck, Trump called the award ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Trump gifted gold FIFA ‘peace prize’ with Tiffany and Melania at his side during World Cup draw: Live updates
After placing the gold medal around his neck, Trump called the award ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’
Is just like when Hershel Walker got a sheriff badge.🤣
After placing the gold medal around his neck, Trump called the award ‘one of the greatest honors of my life’
Is just like when Hershel Walker got a sheriff badge.🤣
Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling.
The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag.
The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag.
Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling.
The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag.
The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag.
Three-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn official rating.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha plays up to five hours a day.
Indian boy beats adults to secure record-breaking status.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha plays up to five hours a day.
Indian boy beats adults to secure record-breaking status.
Three-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn official rating
Indian boy Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha practises for four to five hours each day and beat multiple adults to secure record-breaking status
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Three-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn official rating.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha plays up to five hours a day.
Indian boy beats adults to secure record-breaking status.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha plays up to five hours a day.
Indian boy beats adults to secure record-breaking status.
Rosa Parks’ vacant former home is an emblem of racist housing policies.
Seventy years after the Montgomery bus boycott, policies hiding in plain sight continue to ravage the Black community.
Seventy years after the Montgomery bus boycott, policies hiding in plain sight continue to ravage the Black community.
Rosa Parks’ vacant former home is an emblem of racist housing policies | Bernadette Atuahene
Seventy years after the Montgomery bus boycott, policies hiding in plain sight continue to ravage the Black community
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Rosa Parks’ vacant former home is an emblem of racist housing policies.
Seventy years after the Montgomery bus boycott, policies hiding in plain sight continue to ravage the Black community.
Seventy years after the Montgomery bus boycott, policies hiding in plain sight continue to ravage the Black community.
Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand.
The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places.
The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places.
Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand
The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Baby fur seal wanders into a bar in New Zealand.
The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places.
The surprise visitor waddled around the pub during what’s known as ‘silly season’ where seals pop up in unexpected places.
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery studio and streaming business in $83bn deal.
I think Netflix owning WB is the lesser evil, will be better overall, like when Disney bought Lucas film Star Wars and Marvel.
But the reality is less competition, and higher prices will be the result.
I think Netflix owning WB is the lesser evil, will be better overall, like when Disney bought Lucas film Star Wars and Marvel.
But the reality is less competition, and higher prices will be the result.
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery studio and streaming business in $83bn deal
Streaming service to gain control of studio behind Harry Potter and Batman, as well as HBO, home to The White Lotus and Game of Thrones
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery studio and streaming business in $83bn deal.
I think Netflix owning WB is the lesser evil, will be better overall, like when Disney bought Lucas film Star Wars and Marvel.
But the reality is less competition, and higher prices will be the result.
I think Netflix owning WB is the lesser evil, will be better overall, like when Disney bought Lucas film Star Wars and Marvel.
But the reality is less competition, and higher prices will be the result.
Trump DOJ urges judge to jail pardoned J6 rioter after he turns up in DC.
#FAFO
Pardoning a J6 rioter and then DOJ wants him back in jail, also removing anything for him related to Jan 6 for sentencing criteria.
I can’t wait for next president to change Trumps portrait to an orange autopen.🤣
#FAFO
Pardoning a J6 rioter and then DOJ wants him back in jail, also removing anything for him related to Jan 6 for sentencing criteria.
I can’t wait for next president to change Trumps portrait to an orange autopen.🤣
Trump DOJ urges judge to jail pardoned J6 rioter after he turns up in DC
A Jan. 6 defendant pardoned by President Donald Trump, who was arrested while livestreaming near former President Barack Obama's house with a stash of guns and weapons, has turned up in Washington, D....
www.rawstory.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Trump DOJ urges judge to jail pardoned J6 rioter after he turns up in DC.
#FAFO
Pardoning a J6 rioter and then DOJ wants him back in jail, also removing anything for him related to Jan 6 for sentencing criteria.
I can’t wait for next president to change Trumps portrait to an orange autopen.🤣
#FAFO
Pardoning a J6 rioter and then DOJ wants him back in jail, also removing anything for him related to Jan 6 for sentencing criteria.
I can’t wait for next president to change Trumps portrait to an orange autopen.🤣
Elon Musk's company hit with $139 million fine despite 'garbage' tough talk from JD Vance.
I love how quaint the fines are, he is an almost trillionaire, that’s a slap on the wrist.
Fine him billions, even that’s not much, but at least it will get his attention.
I love how quaint the fines are, he is an almost trillionaire, that’s a slap on the wrist.
Fine him billions, even that’s not much, but at least it will get his attention.
Elon Musk's company hit with $139 million fine despite 'garbage' tough talk from JD Vance
Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has received a $139 million fine by the European Commission. The penalty is the first-ever issued under the content moderation laws and was issued today (Dece...
www.rawstory.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Elon Musk's company hit with $139 million fine despite 'garbage' tough talk from JD Vance.
I love how quaint the fines are, he is an almost trillionaire, that’s a slap on the wrist.
Fine him billions, even that’s not much, but at least it will get his attention.
I love how quaint the fines are, he is an almost trillionaire, that’s a slap on the wrist.
Fine him billions, even that’s not much, but at least it will get his attention.
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For 50 years, the median wage of hourly workers stagnated or declined while the stock market and CEO pay skyrocketed.
Is it any wonder so many feel abandoned by the system?
People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void. This is why we must fix the system.
Is it any wonder so many feel abandoned by the system?
People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void. This is why we must fix the system.
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For 50 years, the median wage of hourly workers stagnated or declined while the stock market and CEO pay skyrocketed.
Is it any wonder so many feel abandoned by the system?
People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void. This is why we must fix the system.
Is it any wonder so many feel abandoned by the system?
People lose faith, and a demagogue fills the void. This is why we must fix the system.
Reposted by Corporal Joe Bauers
At one point or another, we're all going to need to see a doctor.
But our health care system remains unaffordable, inaccessible, and deeply dysfunctional. It is unacceptable.
That’s why a strong majority of Americans agree: We need Medicare for All.
But our health care system remains unaffordable, inaccessible, and deeply dysfunctional. It is unacceptable.
That’s why a strong majority of Americans agree: We need Medicare for All.
December 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
At one point or another, we're all going to need to see a doctor.
But our health care system remains unaffordable, inaccessible, and deeply dysfunctional. It is unacceptable.
That’s why a strong majority of Americans agree: We need Medicare for All.
But our health care system remains unaffordable, inaccessible, and deeply dysfunctional. It is unacceptable.
That’s why a strong majority of Americans agree: We need Medicare for All.
Reposted by Corporal Joe Bauers
These 2,900 individual billionaires could lose 75% of their wealth and still be richer than 4 billion people.
Inequality is eating the whole world alive.
Inequality is eating the whole world alive.
There are now 2,900 billionaires, and they hold $15.8 trillion.
The wealth of the bottom 50% of the global population, over 4 billion people, is estimated at $3.7 trillion.
The wealth of the bottom 50% of the global population, over 4 billion people, is estimated at $3.7 trillion.
December 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
These 2,900 individual billionaires could lose 75% of their wealth and still be richer than 4 billion people.
Inequality is eating the whole world alive.
Inequality is eating the whole world alive.
In comedy of errors, men accused of wiping gov databases turned to an AI tool.
Defendants were convicted of similar crimes a decade ago. How were they cleared again?
I naively thought the vetting process of government contractors and employees, was supposed to be pretty thorough.🤷♂️
Defendants were convicted of similar crimes a decade ago. How were they cleared again?
I naively thought the vetting process of government contractors and employees, was supposed to be pretty thorough.🤷♂️
In comedy of errors, men accused of wiping gov databases turned to an AI tool
Defendants were convicted of similar crimes a decade ago. How were they cleared again?
arstechnica.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In comedy of errors, men accused of wiping gov databases turned to an AI tool.
Defendants were convicted of similar crimes a decade ago. How were they cleared again?
I naively thought the vetting process of government contractors and employees, was supposed to be pretty thorough.🤷♂️
Defendants were convicted of similar crimes a decade ago. How were they cleared again?
I naively thought the vetting process of government contractors and employees, was supposed to be pretty thorough.🤷♂️
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote.
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional.
After all the cruelty these Nazis have caused they still want to take away womens right to vote.
The MAGA women better wake up!
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional.
After all the cruelty these Nazis have caused they still want to take away womens right to vote.
The MAGA women better wake up!
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote | Moira Donegan
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote.
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional.
After all the cruelty these Nazis have caused they still want to take away womens right to vote.
The MAGA women better wake up!
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional.
After all the cruelty these Nazis have caused they still want to take away womens right to vote.
The MAGA women better wake up!
Gavin Newsom launches portal for California residents to snitch on federal agents who ‘abuse their authority’.
Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration.
Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration.
Gavin Newsom launches portal to report ICE agents who ‘abuse authority’ in California
Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Gavin Newsom launches portal for California residents to snitch on federal agents who ‘abuse their authority’.
Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration.
Golden State officials said the tool would help push back against a ‘campaign of terror’ by Trump administration.
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While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
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Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive. Concentrated wealth is already endangering our democracy. Wealth doesn’t just beget more wealth — it begets more power.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
It’s a vicious cycle that destroys our economy and democracy at the same time.
Trump announces plans to weaken regulations on fuel efficiency for cars
Just when you thought the US car companies were going to compete, because you know free market capitalism.🤦🏻♂️
US cars are to big, expensive, have to many recalls and not fuel efficient compared to other countries.
Just when you thought the US car companies were going to compete, because you know free market capitalism.🤦🏻♂️
US cars are to big, expensive, have to many recalls and not fuel efficient compared to other countries.
Trump announces plans to weaken regulations on fuel efficiency for cars
The president announced the plans Wednesday and was joined by the heads of three major U.S. automakers: Ford, Stellantis, and GM
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Trump announces plans to weaken regulations on fuel efficiency for cars
Just when you thought the US car companies were going to compete, because you know free market capitalism.🤦🏻♂️
US cars are to big, expensive, have to many recalls and not fuel efficient compared to other countries.
Just when you thought the US car companies were going to compete, because you know free market capitalism.🤦🏻♂️
US cars are to big, expensive, have to many recalls and not fuel efficient compared to other countries.
Suspected DC National Guard shooter may have carried out attack after being blackmailed by Taliban, bombshell report claims.
Obviously there is blame on the shooter.
It’s still Trumps fault for setting up the policy for Afghanistan withdrawal and putting national guard in harms way for no reason.
Obviously there is blame on the shooter.
It’s still Trumps fault for setting up the policy for Afghanistan withdrawal and putting national guard in harms way for no reason.
Taliban may have been blackmailed suspected DC National Guard shooter, report claims
Officials are reportedly probing whether the National Guard shooting suspect was among Afghans who have faced retribution for previously collaborating with U.S. forces in Afghanistan
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Suspected DC National Guard shooter may have carried out attack after being blackmailed by Taliban, bombshell report claims.
Obviously there is blame on the shooter.
It’s still Trumps fault for setting up the policy for Afghanistan withdrawal and putting national guard in harms way for no reason.
Obviously there is blame on the shooter.
It’s still Trumps fault for setting up the policy for Afghanistan withdrawal and putting national guard in harms way for no reason.
Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee.
Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness.
Looks like Tennessee is not ready to move on from fascism and Trump.🤬
Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness.
Looks like Tennessee is not ready to move on from fascism and Trump.🤬
Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee.
Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness.
Looks like Tennessee is not ready to move on from fascism and Trump.🤬
Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness.
Looks like Tennessee is not ready to move on from fascism and Trump.🤬
Leaked memo reveals US veterans affairs officials vetting non-citizen workers.
Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown.
Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown.
Leaked memo reveals US veterans affairs officials vetting non-citizen workers
Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Leaked memo reveals US veterans affairs officials vetting non-citizen workers.
Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown.
Exclusive: Compilation of data to be shared with ‘appropriate agencies’ prompts fears of immigration crackdown.
UK ministers aim to ban cryptocurrency political donations over anonymity risks.
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year.
Sounds sensible.
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year.
Sounds sensible.
UK ministers aim to ban cryptocurrency political donations over anonymity risks
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
UK ministers aim to ban cryptocurrency political donations over anonymity risks.
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year.
Sounds sensible.
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new year.
Sounds sensible.
Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds.
Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds
Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said, after the government's move s...
www.reuters.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Exclusive: Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds.
San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.