Peter VanOosting
@pvanoosting.bsky.social
Public Defender, film maker, political junkie.
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Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
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“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.
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real sense in which last night was fairly predictable. real question is why our pundits and the elites who listen to them couldn’t see it. (gift link)
Opinion | Trump Is an Albatross
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
real sense in which last night was fairly predictable. real question is why our pundits and the elites who listen to them couldn’t see it. (gift link)
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🚨LET'S VOTE AMERICA 🚨
Tomorrow November 4th
VOTE IN NUMBERS SO LARGE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO TRUMP & REPUBLICANS
Vote YES CALIFORNIA ON PROP 50
Vote Abigail Spanberger VA
Vote Mikie Sherrill NJ
Vote Supreme Court Justices PA
Donahue, Dougherty, & Wecht
Vote Blue...Show them America
Tomorrow November 4th
VOTE IN NUMBERS SO LARGE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO TRUMP & REPUBLICANS
Vote YES CALIFORNIA ON PROP 50
Vote Abigail Spanberger VA
Vote Mikie Sherrill NJ
Vote Supreme Court Justices PA
Donahue, Dougherty, & Wecht
Vote Blue...Show them America
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚨LET'S VOTE AMERICA 🚨
Tomorrow November 4th
VOTE IN NUMBERS SO LARGE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO TRUMP & REPUBLICANS
Vote YES CALIFORNIA ON PROP 50
Vote Abigail Spanberger VA
Vote Mikie Sherrill NJ
Vote Supreme Court Justices PA
Donahue, Dougherty, & Wecht
Vote Blue...Show them America
Tomorrow November 4th
VOTE IN NUMBERS SO LARGE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO TRUMP & REPUBLICANS
Vote YES CALIFORNIA ON PROP 50
Vote Abigail Spanberger VA
Vote Mikie Sherrill NJ
Vote Supreme Court Justices PA
Donahue, Dougherty, & Wecht
Vote Blue...Show them America
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According to new NBC and ABC/Ipsos polls, Trump's approval ratings — especially on the economy and cost of living — are now in the negative double digits.
Remember: Trump is a failing president.
He is not all powerful.
Remember: Trump is a failing president.
He is not all powerful.
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
According to new NBC and ABC/Ipsos polls, Trump's approval ratings — especially on the economy and cost of living — are now in the negative double digits.
Remember: Trump is a failing president.
He is not all powerful.
Remember: Trump is a failing president.
He is not all powerful.
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They’re counting on you to sit this one out. Don’t give them what they want.
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
They’re counting on you to sit this one out. Don’t give them what they want.
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
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Voters in California: Please vote YES on Prop 50, the temporary redistricting measure to fight fire with fire against cheating by the radical right in other states. Deadline to vote and to send in your ballot is Tuesday, Nov 4.
November 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Voters in California: Please vote YES on Prop 50, the temporary redistricting measure to fight fire with fire against cheating by the radical right in other states. Deadline to vote and to send in your ballot is Tuesday, Nov 4.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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TIME’S RUNNING OUT‼️
They count on us not showing up. Vote #YesOnProp50 — get your ballot in by Nov 4
They count on us not showing up. Vote #YesOnProp50 — get your ballot in by Nov 4
October 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
TIME’S RUNNING OUT‼️
They count on us not showing up. Vote #YesOnProp50 — get your ballot in by Nov 4
They count on us not showing up. Vote #YesOnProp50 — get your ballot in by Nov 4
Don't Trust the Dead (short film)
YouTube video by Peter VanOosting
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Like spooky stories? Try my latest short film. Guaranteed to give you chills or your money back!
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
Don't Trust the Dead (short film)
YouTube video by Peter VanOosting
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Like spooky stories? Try my latest short film. Guaranteed to give you chills or your money back!
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
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“If we are going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things. . . not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs. They might break our bodies (a microbe can do that) but they need not dominate our minds.”
— C. S. Lewis
— C. S. Lewis
October 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“If we are going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things. . . not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs. They might break our bodies (a microbe can do that) but they need not dominate our minds.”
— C. S. Lewis
— C. S. Lewis
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"There is a clear mental health crisis going on in the Oval Office right now. He is detached from reality. Every politician and pundit, every journalist...knows this. It should be the biggest story in our media. But, shamefully, it isn’t."
Me for 'First Draft':
Me for 'First Draft':
👑 The Madness of King Donald
Mehdi's Monday morning roundup of an increasingly unhinged US president, a new pro-Palestine Irish president, the big Mamdani/AOC/Bernie rally in Queens, and Gavin Newsom's 2028 plans.
zeteo.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"There is a clear mental health crisis going on in the Oval Office right now. He is detached from reality. Every politician and pundit, every journalist...knows this. It should be the biggest story in our media. But, shamefully, it isn’t."
Me for 'First Draft':
Me for 'First Draft':
[email protected] Congratulations, what an achievement. I’m going to be processing that for a long time. Thank you. #Frankenstein
October 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
[email protected] Congratulations, what an achievement. I’m going to be processing that for a long time. Thank you. #Frankenstein
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Justice Sotomayor with a graphic dissent as the Supreme Court allows Alabama to move forward with the execution of Anthony Boyd by lethal gas:
October 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Justice Sotomayor with a graphic dissent as the Supreme Court allows Alabama to move forward with the execution of Anthony Boyd by lethal gas:
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Alabama has just executed Anthony Boyd tonight.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
Alabama plans to execute Anthony Boyd next week with nitrogen gas for a 1993 murder.
No physical evidence linked Boyd to the crime.
He was convicted solely on the testimony of a co-defendant who avoided the death penalty by testifying against him.
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
No physical evidence linked Boyd to the crime.
He was convicted solely on the testimony of a co-defendant who avoided the death penalty by testifying against him.
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week. - Bolts
No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.
boltsmag.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Alabama has just executed Anthony Boyd tonight.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
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"normies do not care about this thing and so it is no use raising a stink" is imho just an excuse for not doing politics, which is the job of making normies care about something
October 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
"normies do not care about this thing and so it is no use raising a stink" is imho just an excuse for not doing politics, which is the job of making normies care about something
That chill at the back of you neck… it’s a good reminder: Don’t Trust the Dead
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
Don't Trust the Dead (short film)
YouTube video by Peter VanOosting
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
That chill at the back of you neck… it’s a good reminder: Don’t Trust the Dead
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
youtu.be/lz7XchCtKNI?...
The countdown to #Halloween has begun. Be careful -
Don't Trust the Dead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz7X...
Don't Trust the Dead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz7X...
Don't Trust the Dead (short film)
YouTube video by Peter VanOosting
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The countdown to #Halloween has begun. Be careful -
Don't Trust the Dead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz7X...
Don't Trust the Dead
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz7X...
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Democracy in action, Illinois.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Democracy in action, Illinois.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
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Pritzker: Throughout history we've learned that tyranny doesn't arrive with dramatic proclamations. Most times it comes quietly wrapped in the language of law and order, with fingers pointed at someone who doesn't look like you, promising safety while demanding that we sacrifice our neighbors.
October 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Pritzker: Throughout history we've learned that tyranny doesn't arrive with dramatic proclamations. Most times it comes quietly wrapped in the language of law and order, with fingers pointed at someone who doesn't look like you, promising safety while demanding that we sacrifice our neighbors.