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Philip Smith

@palebrit.bsky.social

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Aging software engineer with 3 beautiful adult kids. Looking for a third act. Very much worried about global warming and the rise of fascism.

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 10h

Where is the NY Times in depth coverage of why 7 million Americans chose to spend the day protesting Trump?

I can’t find it.

A foreign newspaper seems to have more interest.

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump

Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism

www.theguardian.com

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 11h

Browsing NY Times and there is no story about No Kings in Today.

The Guardian doing it right.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

www.theguardian.com

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings Davis California had over 4,500 march. #NoKings

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 3d

YES! #yeson50 See you Saturday! #nokings

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 3d

Fascist says what?

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 3d

I guess that is protected free speech. But talk about hating America.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 6d

I can only hope it backfires on them and a blue wave wipes them out.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 6d

Where is the libertarian outrage?

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 7d

I wish billionaires stopped promoting civil war. Perhaps they should stop supporting politicians that promote division.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 8d

As with all things Trump: breathtakingly corrupt and mind bogglingly stupid.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 9d

Let loose the dogs of free market legal action

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 9d

Awesome trolling. Also possibly protects from pepper balls, spray and gas.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 12d

She should definitely get the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 13d

Deserves it and would also drive Trump nuts.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 13d

Every accusation is an admission

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 13d

As George has often mentioned Trump suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He is a malignant narcissist.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 18d

You know truth has a liberal bias.

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The Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 23d

George Conway @gtconway.bsky.social on the Comey indictment: "This indictment is just quintessentially Trumpian: it is both breathtakingly corrupt, and mind-blowingly stupid."

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 29d

He will be from now on referred to as Tom (50K) Homan.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 29d

The way things are going CEOs are going to really have something to worry about.

tvpworld.com/89031886/rus...

Another Russian CEO found dead in mysterious circumstances

Alexander Tyunin was found next to his car with a suicide note describing his depression.

tvpworld.com

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 29d

a man in a striped shirt is yawning in a bathroom .

ALT: a man in a striped shirt is yawning in a bathroom .

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · Sep 18

If you are not anti-fascist then I guess you are a fascist.

Is this a confession by Trump?

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · Sep 17

When was left wing violence ever greater? Can we count all those lynchings as right wing lynchings?

In the union fights it was the company guards, private detective agencies, local police, and even the National Guard, that committed the violence on behalf of the employers.

Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm attending Indivisible Yolo's event, “Safety monitor and De-escalation training” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisibley...

Safety monitor and De-escalation training · Indivisible Yolo

The movement to counter anti-democratic forces in the U.S. needs more people with the skills to keep public actions safe, calm, and effective. Peaceful marches, protests, vigils, and rallies can be po...