Ethan
@ethanhill.bsky.social
Only appropriate response for a democratic lawmaker seeing democracy being torn down before their eyes
March 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Only appropriate response for a democratic lawmaker seeing democracy being torn down before their eyes
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I wrote about the fascist party that's taking power, the deepest natural laws that they oppose, the ways that this opposition renders them fundamentally, illegitimate no matter what power they hold, and what that means for all of us.
www.the-reframe.com/the-moon-is-...
www.the-reframe.com/the-moon-is-...
The Moon Is Down
When an illegitimate party takes power, they remain illegitimate all the same.
www.the-reframe.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I wrote about the fascist party that's taking power, the deepest natural laws that they oppose, the ways that this opposition renders them fundamentally, illegitimate no matter what power they hold, and what that means for all of us.
www.the-reframe.com/the-moon-is-...
www.the-reframe.com/the-moon-is-...
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As a former evangelical, my family raged for years over Bill Gates' "plan" to microchip everyone.
Can you guess their opinion on Elon Musk?
Can you guess their opinion on Elon Musk?
December 14, 2024 at 4:39 PM
As a former evangelical, my family raged for years over Bill Gates' "plan" to microchip everyone.
Can you guess their opinion on Elon Musk?
Can you guess their opinion on Elon Musk?
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Summary:
It’s confirmed Assad left Syria and is currently in Tehran.
It’s reported his family is with him.
It’s *possible* Assad is in Iran to prepare a counter offensive. Multiple data points suggest that’s unlikely, but it’s not impossible.
Short thread from earlier:
bsky.app/profile/leah...
It’s confirmed Assad left Syria and is currently in Tehran.
It’s reported his family is with him.
It’s *possible* Assad is in Iran to prepare a counter offensive. Multiple data points suggest that’s unlikely, but it’s not impossible.
Short thread from earlier:
bsky.app/profile/leah...
We seem to be approaching end game for the Assad regime.
December 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Summary:
It’s confirmed Assad left Syria and is currently in Tehran.
It’s reported his family is with him.
It’s *possible* Assad is in Iran to prepare a counter offensive. Multiple data points suggest that’s unlikely, but it’s not impossible.
Short thread from earlier:
bsky.app/profile/leah...
It’s confirmed Assad left Syria and is currently in Tehran.
It’s reported his family is with him.
It’s *possible* Assad is in Iran to prepare a counter offensive. Multiple data points suggest that’s unlikely, but it’s not impossible.
Short thread from earlier:
bsky.app/profile/leah...
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A significant problem for Democrats is the asymmetric decorum they practice: They meekly criticize Republican corruption when campaigning, and never call them out when governing. Conversely Rs constantly demonize Ds (and most often lie unabashedly in order to do so).
Democrats’ indifference to sunlight and accountability is why almost nobody knows about the impeachable Trump conduct that seeded the Hunter Biden investigation, and thus why it all came to a head with the pardon. Mystifyingly, they seem to remain indifferent.
Biden Owes The Country More Than One YOLO Power Play
If he pardoned Hunter to save him from real danger, he should break more norms to protect Donald Trump's other enemies—and the country.
www.offmessage.net
December 6, 2024 at 1:25 AM
A significant problem for Democrats is the asymmetric decorum they practice: They meekly criticize Republican corruption when campaigning, and never call them out when governing. Conversely Rs constantly demonize Ds (and most often lie unabashedly in order to do so).
Good to see Bluesky is as yet free of toadying for the big name outlets. I mean, just look at that ABYSMAL RATIO.
A craze for betting is sweeping over America. It should be celebrated, not feared econ.st/4fYTrIL
December 5, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Good to see Bluesky is as yet free of toadying for the big name outlets. I mean, just look at that ABYSMAL RATIO.
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The final House results have now landed as 220-215 for the GOP. That means the House majority came down to the 3 NC seats the GOP flipped thanks to its brand new gerrymander.
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
December 4, 2024 at 1:17 AM
The final House results have now landed as 220-215 for the GOP. That means the House majority came down to the 3 NC seats the GOP flipped thanks to its brand new gerrymander.
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
And that gerrymander hinged on NC's supreme court flipping in 2022.
I wrote this last month: boltsmag.org/state-suprem...
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So it turns out Joe Biden can use his vast power in norms-defying ways to oppose Republican intentions when he wants to.
December 2, 2024 at 3:19 AM
So it turns out Joe Biden can use his vast power in norms-defying ways to oppose Republican intentions when he wants to.
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If you don’t think this is exactly what we’re up against, then you haven’t been paying attention.
November 30, 2024 at 3:54 PM
If you don’t think this is exactly what we’re up against, then you haven’t been paying attention.
The Grifter in Chief strikes again
www.axios.com/2024/11/26/t...
www.axios.com/2024/11/26/t...
Gibson hits Trump Guitars with cease and desist for copying Les Paul design
The Trump Guitars mimic the design of Gibson's iconic Les Paul, the manufacturer said.
www.axios.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:50 PM
The Grifter in Chief strikes again
www.axios.com/2024/11/26/t...
www.axios.com/2024/11/26/t...
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Man this stuff is disgusting.
Another self-identifying “centrist” not just falling in line, but actively cheerleading the destruction of state capacity in service of an extremist agenda that has absolutely nothing to do with serious government reform… Just disgusting.
Another self-identifying “centrist” not just falling in line, but actively cheerleading the destruction of state capacity in service of an extremist agenda that has absolutely nothing to do with serious government reform… Just disgusting.
"Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who will be in charge of DOGE, are both brilliant, and the federal government has clearly become too expansive..."
November 25, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Man this stuff is disgusting.
Another self-identifying “centrist” not just falling in line, but actively cheerleading the destruction of state capacity in service of an extremist agenda that has absolutely nothing to do with serious government reform… Just disgusting.
Another self-identifying “centrist” not just falling in line, but actively cheerleading the destruction of state capacity in service of an extremist agenda that has absolutely nothing to do with serious government reform… Just disgusting.
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It's funny because when Republicans rail against "regulations," they're actually saying that they don't want to follow rules. They've been the anti-rule-of-law party since Reagan. Regulations protect us & the environment. Rules are great! It's weird folks think differently.
November 23, 2024 at 6:46 PM
It's funny because when Republicans rail against "regulations," they're actually saying that they don't want to follow rules. They've been the anti-rule-of-law party since Reagan. Regulations protect us & the environment. Rules are great! It's weird folks think differently.
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💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 10:04 PM
💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.
Here's our guide for how to do this:
Tyson, Paul, and Netflix will all agree that real friends were the money they made along the way
November 16, 2024 at 5:53 AM
Tyson, Paul, and Netflix will all agree that real friends were the money they made along the way
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Mike how about a little nibble for old time's sake?
November 16, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Mike how about a little nibble for old time's sake?
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IMO, consumers often just want their cake and eat it too. They want cheap clothes without the yucky suspicion that someone was exploited on the other end. Many make up totally fantastical ideas about automated manufacturing to justify cheap t-shirt, but reality is often yucky.
November 14, 2024 at 6:34 PM
IMO, consumers often just want their cake and eat it too. They want cheap clothes without the yucky suspicion that someone was exploited on the other end. Many make up totally fantastical ideas about automated manufacturing to justify cheap t-shirt, but reality is often yucky.
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does that hot tub time machine still work +20000%
November 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM
does that hot tub time machine still work +20000%
I see all the new cabinet appointees as the first guy, and I can’t wait for the rest of the process 😈
November 12, 2024 at 2:26 AM
I see all the new cabinet appointees as the first guy, and I can’t wait for the rest of the process 😈
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"We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics."
-FDR 2nd inaugural address
-FDR 2nd inaugural address
The New Deal actually offers a model here. Its architects saw democracy and prosperity as intricately intertwined and, moreover, knew they had to *promote* the idea that they were connected.
the challenge is building out an alternative cultural story that connects prosperity to solidarity and democracy. that *convinces* people that you can be a success without climbing over others. i don’t know where that will come from! i think it is something that you’ll ultimately have to find.
November 10, 2024 at 4:02 AM
"We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics."
-FDR 2nd inaugural address
-FDR 2nd inaugural address
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Reminds me of how many Republicans say they don’t want to raise taxes on the rich in case they become rich, despite there being no chance of them becoming a millionaire, much less a billionaire.
November 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Reminds me of how many Republicans say they don’t want to raise taxes on the rich in case they become rich, despite there being no chance of them becoming a millionaire, much less a billionaire.
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An example of how words have no meaning:
Ohio voters replaced Sherrod Brown with a car dealer chain owner and blockchain investor with numerous wage theft complaints against him and $100+ million in wealth.
No way to spin that as a rebellion against elites unless you define it out of existnece
Ohio voters replaced Sherrod Brown with a car dealer chain owner and blockchain investor with numerous wage theft complaints against him and $100+ million in wealth.
No way to spin that as a rebellion against elites unless you define it out of existnece
but “voters revolted against elites” DOES NOT MAKE SENSE unless we are using bespoke definitions of “elite”
November 10, 2024 at 5:16 AM
An example of how words have no meaning:
Ohio voters replaced Sherrod Brown with a car dealer chain owner and blockchain investor with numerous wage theft complaints against him and $100+ million in wealth.
No way to spin that as a rebellion against elites unless you define it out of existnece
Ohio voters replaced Sherrod Brown with a car dealer chain owner and blockchain investor with numerous wage theft complaints against him and $100+ million in wealth.
No way to spin that as a rebellion against elites unless you define it out of existnece
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This narrative that the Democrats ignored the working class is really aggravating. Be specific. You’re talking about the white working class because the Black working class understood the stakes of this election just fine.
November 10, 2024 at 6:40 PM
This narrative that the Democrats ignored the working class is really aggravating. Be specific. You’re talking about the white working class because the Black working class understood the stakes of this election just fine.
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