The Ass is the father of the legs
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internethippo.bsky.social
Something we should be talking about more bsky.app/profile/nota...
notalawyer.bsky.social
the actual story here, which the media never talks about, is that police in this country have become a discrete right-wing political operation. the story isn't about cops leaving (they're lying about that), it's about the police trying to exert influence over elections.
misoshnik.bsky.social
Lmao is this supposed to be a bad thing?
internethippo.bsky.social
There's no "regular politics" anymore because you can no longer maintain the idea that we all agree on common goals but we only differ about the means of getting there or whatever. The guys in charge now are plainly amoral, sadistic nihilists. They delight in it! You can't civilly disagree with that
internethippo.bsky.social
This is exactly how he used to post when he was out of power. He doesn't know what year it is
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tomjoscelyn.bsky.social
“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.
I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.
Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
internethippo.bsky.social
Touched grass today and can't say I was much changed by the experience. Which probably means I was already cool and normal prior to that
internethippo.bsky.social
Particularly in this time of ubiquitous AI filth I think we should appreciate great writers & David is one of the best imo
davidjroth.bsky.social
This went up last Friday around The Appointed Time, albeit not at Defector. I really liked the movie, and appreciated the opportunity to write some descriptive language about 1970s Gene Hackman movies.
annaleen.bsky.social
Here's a super thoughtful take on "One Battle After Another" from @davidjroth.bsky.social ... he puts it in the context of 1970s thrillers whose style informed the film. Then he identifies what makes it different. And maybe more hopeful. Only on @flaminghydra.com! flaminghydra.com/winning-isnt...
internethippo.bsky.social
hoarding opinions to sell as antiques later
internethippo.bsky.social
If I caught the scent of a delicious pie cooling on a windowsill I wouldn't float towards it helplessly. I would continue on to whatever business I had that day
internethippo.bsky.social
We've strategically placed mediocre hacks at the top of every political and business organization, let's see what happens next
internethippo.bsky.social
My guess is they rule against him on IEEPA but the government doesn't have to pay back revenue already collected. Then the tariffs get reimposed via the 232 process anyway. And that would still be better than what we have today lol
internethippo.bsky.social
Insane that the Supreme Court didn't immediately stop the tariffs and let this drag on for 6 months. Even the most sacrosanct, load bearing pillar of this country-the interests of capital-must submit to the whims of one old doofus. And we love to see it
internethippo.bsky.social
Remember that viral tweet that was like "I feel bad for our country but this is tremendous content?" Now the content isn't even good. It stinks!
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mjsdc.bsky.social
This is why I think the next Democratic president needs to use the EXACT tools that SCOTUS has handed Trump. Don't leave room for any distinctions.

Impound funds for deportation. Give ICE the USAID treatment. Refuse to collect government-backed debt. Purge MAGA loyalists from the executive branch.
internethippo.bsky.social
The Greek myth ending of this story is the Trump gang's invention of leftist bogeymen accidentally provokes the advent of actual militant leftism, because it becomes the only realistic way of resisting his abuses
internethippo.bsky.social
One of the reasons they're having trouble concocting a Left Wing Terrorism epidemic is basically nobody in this country has ever met a left wing person. You might as well say we're being invaded by the smurfs
internethippo.bsky.social
Trying to speedrun martial law before the economy collapses
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lightblanket.bsky.social
We’re getting rid of leaf blowers by eating 50 leaves a day each. Get out there
internethippo.bsky.social
He's president crimes! He's been doing nothing but crimes since he took the oath!
internethippo.bsky.social
Instead of being forced to talk about Big Tech's fake inventions we should celebrate the truly life changing feats of genius that we don't think about. The incredible "head phones." The humble toilet