Malaclypse the Middle
@malaclypse.bsky.social
A hoopy frood who really knows where his towel is. Two wheels good, four wheels bad. Ex Sociology adjunct turned Accounting nerd. North of Boston, near witches. Born into a 321 PPM world. He/Him. Enjoy every sandwich. Aurë entuluva.
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Great ride to remember a life stolen to soon. Rest in power, Alex. With @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social and @eschneider.bsky.social .
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It's hilarious that Trump is lazily going through the motions of the National Prayer Breakfast as his cult is planning to erect a literal golden idol of him.
‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It's hilarious that Trump is lazily going through the motions of the National Prayer Breakfast as his cult is planning to erect a literal golden idol of him.
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For these four, it is important to understand that this is all a joke. They are much happier volunteering to protect a system that enables and encourages sexual abuse than they are grappling, even a little bit, with how to fix it. Absolute moral degenerates.
February 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
For these four, it is important to understand that this is all a joke. They are much happier volunteering to protect a system that enables and encourages sexual abuse than they are grappling, even a little bit, with how to fix it. Absolute moral degenerates.
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the number of academics who were in touch with Epstein really puts the (elite) backlash to Title IX's enforcement against sexual violence into perspective.
DiChristina also invited Epstein to attend an editorial meeting for the Scientific American, where she worked as editor-in-chief.
Correspondence from 2010 also showed DiChristina on a guest list for a meeting on “the islands,” though it was not immediately clear what Epstein meant by “islands.”
Correspondence from 2010 also showed DiChristina on a guest list for a meeting on “the islands,” though it was not immediately clear what Epstein meant by “islands.”
BU COM dean corresponded extensively with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014 and 2015, files show
Mariette DiChristina, dean of Boston University’s College of Communication, corresponded extensively with Jeffrey Epstein in 2014 and 2015. The two set up a one-on-one meeting, had “phone dates” and D...
dailyfreepress.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:24 AM
the number of academics who were in touch with Epstein really puts the (elite) backlash to Title IX's enforcement against sexual violence into perspective.
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Killing the CIA World Factbook might seem like small potatoes, but it was a touchstone of curated facts in a sea of disinformation.
February 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Killing the CIA World Factbook might seem like small potatoes, but it was a touchstone of curated facts in a sea of disinformation.
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sneaking around the neighborhood at night, slapping stickers that say "I bought this after Elon begged to go to the wildest party at Pedophile Island" on every last Tesla I find
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
sneaking around the neighborhood at night, slapping stickers that say "I bought this after Elon begged to go to the wildest party at Pedophile Island" on every last Tesla I find
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That’s the thing about a ridiculously obvious cover-up via corrupt abuse of power — rational people just assume that you’re guilty.
I think everyone should assume that anyone who contributed to Trump's campaign is a predator who raped children, unless they can provide proof otherwise.
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 AM
That’s the thing about a ridiculously obvious cover-up via corrupt abuse of power — rational people just assume that you’re guilty.
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Daily bunny no.3220 always sticks the landing
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Daily bunny no.3220 always sticks the landing
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All of which is not to say they won't do it.
They might! Some of them are *very* stupid! So we should be prepared.
Sign up to be an official polling worker or watcher - they *always* need more volunteers - so you can be the one with that cell camera blasting out to the world if they try something.
They might! Some of them are *very* stupid! So we should be prepared.
Sign up to be an official polling worker or watcher - they *always* need more volunteers - so you can be the one with that cell camera blasting out to the world if they try something.
February 5, 2026 at 4:21 AM
All of which is not to say they won't do it.
They might! Some of them are *very* stupid! So we should be prepared.
Sign up to be an official polling worker or watcher - they *always* need more volunteers - so you can be the one with that cell camera blasting out to the world if they try something.
They might! Some of them are *very* stupid! So we should be prepared.
Sign up to be an official polling worker or watcher - they *always* need more volunteers - so you can be the one with that cell camera blasting out to the world if they try something.
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My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.
This is one reason I keep trying to remind people of the power that we have. That we have *always* had. Not because I’m in denial, but because I know history. I’m no sophisticated intellectual, but I do know we’re going to win even though the bad shit is really terrible right now.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.
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to let this go by but permaban link is just a plain old doublestandard and they damn well know it. i understand the case for banning link, but how do you make it and let this get a 72 hour wrist slap
it's extremely funny (in a cosmic sense) how that guy was like "yes marchini & stancil need to fear for their lives, I am completely serious", just in general, but particularly given apparently that's not a bannable offense on bluesky dot app.
more permissive mod policy than kiwifarms on here
more permissive mod policy than kiwifarms on here
February 5, 2026 at 5:14 AM
to let this go by but permaban link is just a plain old doublestandard and they damn well know it. i understand the case for banning link, but how do you make it and let this get a 72 hour wrist slap
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Reminder that basically every time a state where child marriage is legal tries to change that, one party reliably steps in to make sure they get to keep marrying children, and it’s not Democrats
Kinda wild that these people are just in charge of things isn’t it
February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Reminder that basically every time a state where child marriage is legal tries to change that, one party reliably steps in to make sure they get to keep marrying children, and it’s not Democrats
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This is ONE WHISTLE FOR EVERY 1000 PEOPLE IN THE US.
WE DID IT! And @romancingthevote.com volunteer & @peculiarityshop.bsky.social artist @shivaniswriting.bsky.social is the one who tipped us over! 💓
February 5, 2026 at 4:59 AM
This is ONE WHISTLE FOR EVERY 1000 PEOPLE IN THE US.
Do you ever think about how Trump shitting himself on live television was not even the grossest news that week?
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Do you ever think about how Trump shitting himself on live television was not even the grossest news that week?
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I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
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Retweeting this again, because I cannot overemphasize HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Retweeting this again, because I cannot overemphasize HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
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Take this as an opportunity to request Election Day off & work as a poll watcher, volunteer with ICE watches, or offer rides to the polls to ensure our free elections continue.
Tbh, if we start planing early enough, you could get local businesses to close Election Day.
www.eac.gov/help-america...
Tbh, if we start planing early enough, you could get local businesses to close Election Day.
www.eac.gov/help-america...
February 5, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Take this as an opportunity to request Election Day off & work as a poll watcher, volunteer with ICE watches, or offer rides to the polls to ensure our free elections continue.
Tbh, if we start planing early enough, you could get local businesses to close Election Day.
www.eac.gov/help-america...
Tbh, if we start planing early enough, you could get local businesses to close Election Day.
www.eac.gov/help-america...
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Suddenly realizing that in 10-20 years, the MN Historical Society will have an exhibit about *all this* and there will be a whole wall showing different types of whistles
We have favorite whistles now. I never could have imagined.
February 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Suddenly realizing that in 10-20 years, the MN Historical Society will have an exhibit about *all this* and there will be a whole wall showing different types of whistles
Imagine being this anti-semitic.
Schmitt: "Your words that don’t mean anything aren't going to stop what’s coming, and I want you to take that back to Soros and all these ridiculous funders you have. Because justice is coming. And by the way, if I have it my way, we will be denaturalize all these fraudsters and send them home."
February 5, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Imagine being this anti-semitic.
Cleek’s Law, all the way down.
This is, from a historical point of view, insane:
"With the promise of Manifest Destiny beating in every American heart, President James K. Polk took swift action to defend our Nation’s security, our dignity, and our sovereign borders."
www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
"With the promise of Manifest Destiny beating in every American heart, President James K. Polk took swift action to defend our Nation’s security, our dignity, and our sovereign borders."
www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of Our Victory in the Mexican-American War
Today marks the 178th anniversary of our Nation’s triumph in the Mexican-American War—a legendary victory that secured the American Southwest, reasserted
www.whitehouse.gov
February 5, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Cleek’s Law, all the way down.
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I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 AM
I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
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I should note that Miller's faction seems to be talking themselves into thinking they can actually pull this shit off. They can't, but this is the scenario we should be ready for.
And as @bretdevereaux.bsky.social points out, it will go *spectacularly* badly for the regime.
And as @bretdevereaux.bsky.social points out, it will go *spectacularly* badly for the regime.
I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I should note that Miller's faction seems to be talking themselves into thinking they can actually pull this shit off. They can't, but this is the scenario we should be ready for.
And as @bretdevereaux.bsky.social points out, it will go *spectacularly* badly for the regime.
And as @bretdevereaux.bsky.social points out, it will go *spectacularly* badly for the regime.
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:58 AM
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Early in his career, William Randolph Hearst famously joked that if his papers kept losing $1 million a year, he'd lose all his money in 60 years. If the Post continues to lose $100 million a year, it will take Jeff Bezos 2000 years to lose his money.
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Early in his career, William Randolph Hearst famously joked that if his papers kept losing $1 million a year, he'd lose all his money in 60 years. If the Post continues to lose $100 million a year, it will take Jeff Bezos 2000 years to lose his money.
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Yes. The best you can hope for at the moment is to strengthen the ability of states to fight deployment; to give them power to stop new detention facilities; to slow hiring, and shrink the recruiting pool. The Democrat demands accomplish that. You are not going to get abolition now.
Nothing in this list stops what's happening or even meaningfully slows it down, and that's before the part where they're already signaling the masks, for example, could be conditionally ok. I've also yet to see an evidence-based argument for how body cams will help.
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Yes. The best you can hope for at the moment is to strengthen the ability of states to fight deployment; to give them power to stop new detention facilities; to slow hiring, and shrink the recruiting pool. The Democrat demands accomplish that. You are not going to get abolition now.