Thomas Long
@rayosunlong.bsky.social
Artist Dude Dad Dog Lover Fascist Foe
Threader. Destroyer of Propaganda. Elon’s worst nightmare. Sand in the Gears.
If it needs to be said… I’ll say it.
Happily engaged to @lisaloe.bsky.social
Threader. Destroyer of Propaganda. Elon’s worst nightmare. Sand in the Gears.
If it needs to be said… I’ll say it.
Happily engaged to @lisaloe.bsky.social
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Thomas Long
@rayosunlong.bsky.social
· Dec 15
🧵 I think it’s time for a little history lesson… about echo chambers and how they are used to control the people, specifically.
We simply need to look at Hitler’s regime, and in this case… it was as simple as a cheap radio. exhibitions.ushmm.org/propaganda/g...
We simply need to look at Hitler’s regime, and in this case… it was as simple as a cheap radio. exhibitions.ushmm.org/propaganda/g...
German Radio: The People’s Receiver - State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Nazi’s propaganda ministry and the German radio industry heavily promoted the People’s Receiver. Not surprisingly, sales soared, as did radio listenership.
exhibitions.ushmm.org
Since my followers are growing, I’m reintroducing myself.
My main focus here is on Propaganda, Propaganda Delivery Networks, and Counter Propaganda (how we fight back 👊).
This is my thread of threads, which will remain pinned on my timeline for easy access and reference.
First, a primer:
My main focus here is on Propaganda, Propaganda Delivery Networks, and Counter Propaganda (how we fight back 👊).
This is my thread of threads, which will remain pinned on my timeline for easy access and reference.
First, a primer:
I’m old enough to remember the savings and loan crisis and the secondary mortgage crisis… and this is exactly how they started… when banks were deregulated and allowed to put profits over stability.
Don’t worry. The banks will get bailed out.
We’ll pay the tab. Again.
Don’t worry. The banks will get bailed out.
We’ll pay the tab. Again.
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I’m old enough to remember the savings and loan crisis and the secondary mortgage crisis… and this is exactly how they started… when banks were deregulated and allowed to put profits over stability.
Don’t worry. The banks will get bailed out.
We’ll pay the tab. Again.
Don’t worry. The banks will get bailed out.
We’ll pay the tab. Again.
One way to delay the building of a building that was never intended to be built would be to invent problems between the architect and the client.
I stand by my assertion that this was never about a ballroom. It was about something else.
Also, for scale, this building is about 90,000 sq ft.
I stand by my assertion that this was never about a ballroom. It was about something else.
Also, for scale, this building is about 90,000 sq ft.
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
One way to delay the building of a building that was never intended to be built would be to invent problems between the architect and the client.
I stand by my assertion that this was never about a ballroom. It was about something else.
Also, for scale, this building is about 90,000 sq ft.
I stand by my assertion that this was never about a ballroom. It was about something else.
Also, for scale, this building is about 90,000 sq ft.
Agreed. Highly suspect.
We now know that the man who shot the National Guard troops worked with the CIA for years in Afghanistan in a covert unit that was accused of the widespread killing of civilians. This raises so many questions about why this guy travelled from Washington State all the way to DC to shoot soldiers
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Agreed. Highly suspect.
Let’s see…
Immigrant shoots national guard members…
At the moment where trump is underwater on both his immigration enforcement policy and his use of the guard in that effort.
Very convenient.
And now we find he was involved with the CIA.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but it just smells off.
Immigrant shoots national guard members…
At the moment where trump is underwater on both his immigration enforcement policy and his use of the guard in that effort.
Very convenient.
And now we find he was involved with the CIA.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but it just smells off.
Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA, agency confirms
Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA, agency confirms
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, worked with agency-backed military units during US war in Afghanistan
The suspected shooter of two national guard members in Washington DC on Wednesday worked with CIA-backed military units during the US war in Afghanistan, the agency has confirmed.
The alleged gunman, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, came to the US in September 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome program that gave some Afghans who had worked for the US government entry visas to the US. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Let’s see…
Immigrant shoots national guard members…
At the moment where trump is underwater on both his immigration enforcement policy and his use of the guard in that effort.
Very convenient.
And now we find he was involved with the CIA.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but it just smells off.
Immigrant shoots national guard members…
At the moment where trump is underwater on both his immigration enforcement policy and his use of the guard in that effort.
Very convenient.
And now we find he was involved with the CIA.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but it just smells off.
Next step, total Muslim ban. That’s where they’re headed. They just needed an excuse.
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Next step, total Muslim ban. That’s where they’re headed. They just needed an excuse.
Basically saying we’re all barbarians who need to be constantly policed.
Pirro: "These Guardsmen and all who are here to protect the District are the line that separates a civilized society from a barbaric one."
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Basically saying we’re all barbarians who need to be constantly policed.
The Boring Company, like all companies associated with musk, is broke. All the valuations are fake. It’s all worthless. If it weren’t for government handouts, they’d all be bankrupt… and now that tesla isn’t able to sell EV credits, its revenue will not cover operations. Musk is a sinkhole.
“Shane Trucking confirmed they are no longer working here with the Boring Company”
WSMV on the NASHVILLE worker walkout on Elon & @GovBillLee’s Teslas only tunnel project over nonpayment and safety concerns
(The tennessean has still not covered this 🤔 for some reason)
WSMV on the NASHVILLE worker walkout on Elon & @GovBillLee’s Teslas only tunnel project over nonpayment and safety concerns
(The tennessean has still not covered this 🤔 for some reason)
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Boring Company, like all companies associated with musk, is broke. All the valuations are fake. It’s all worthless. If it weren’t for government handouts, they’d all be bankrupt… and now that tesla isn’t able to sell EV credits, its revenue will not cover operations. Musk is a sinkhole.
This seat could be ours.
Don’t let up. All gas. No brakes.
Don’t let up. All gas. No brakes.
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This seat could be ours.
Don’t let up. All gas. No brakes.
Don’t let up. All gas. No brakes.
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🚨NEW AD LAUNCH🚨
It’s my birthday, so we’re launching our final ad for the campaign called “Shake Up.”
We’ve got 8 days to make history and to shake up Washington! Donate today to keep our ad on air through the election!
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It’s my birthday, so we’re launching our final ad for the campaign called “Shake Up.”
We’ve got 8 days to make history and to shake up Washington! Donate today to keep our ad on air through the election!
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November 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🚨NEW AD LAUNCH🚨
It’s my birthday, so we’re launching our final ad for the campaign called “Shake Up.”
We’ve got 8 days to make history and to shake up Washington! Donate today to keep our ad on air through the election!
secure.actblue.com/donate/aftyn...
It’s my birthday, so we’re launching our final ad for the campaign called “Shake Up.”
We’ve got 8 days to make history and to shake up Washington! Donate today to keep our ad on air through the election!
secure.actblue.com/donate/aftyn...
Gizmo was the most obnoxiously adorable dog I’ve ever known. He never took no for an answer, but got away with it like a bandit… because of those eyes.
He will be missed. 💔
He will be missed. 💔
Our beloved 14yo Gizmo crossed over the rainbow bridge at 4:45pm this afternoon after a short but valiant battle with cancer. 💝
We’re going into tomorrow incredibly thankful for 14 glorious years. 🤍🌈🐾💫
Sleep sweet, my good boy. 🙏🏽😔
We’re going into tomorrow incredibly thankful for 14 glorious years. 🤍🌈🐾💫
Sleep sweet, my good boy. 🙏🏽😔
November 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Gizmo was the most obnoxiously adorable dog I’ve ever known. He never took no for an answer, but got away with it like a bandit… because of those eyes.
He will be missed. 💔
He will be missed. 💔
Humanity is a child with a box of matches
Lighting fires we are powerless to extinguish
We evolve in every direction except inward
Lighting fires we are powerless to extinguish
We evolve in every direction except inward
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Humanity is a child with a box of matches
Lighting fires we are powerless to extinguish
We evolve in every direction except inward
Lighting fires we are powerless to extinguish
We evolve in every direction except inward
My takeaway is pretty simple.
The media failed us in 2015…
And every day since.
RIP truth.
The media failed us in 2015…
And every day since.
RIP truth.
While there are often some ethical issues with making free PDFs of paywalled content, in this case it seems entirely justifiable, given the author, the subject, and the journalistic imperative to provide the widest possible audience for the verb "Michael Wolffed"
gofile.io/d/Ap4v35
gofile.io/d/Ap4v35
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
My takeaway is pretty simple.
The media failed us in 2015…
And every day since.
RIP truth.
The media failed us in 2015…
And every day since.
RIP truth.
I wasn’t aware that there was an instruction manual on how to use the software…
Because there isn’t one.
This is absolute bullshit.
Because there isn’t one.
This is absolute bullshit.
OpenAI has responded to a landmark wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that a teen who died by suicide after talking to ChatGPT misused the software. More:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Family Suing OpenAI Over Teen's Suicide Blasts 'Disturbing' Response From Company
OpenAI has responded to a landmark wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that a teen who died by suicide after talking to ChatGPT misused the software.
www.rollingstone.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I wasn’t aware that there was an instruction manual on how to use the software…
Because there isn’t one.
This is absolute bullshit.
Because there isn’t one.
This is absolute bullshit.
Might I propose “fucktard”?
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Might I propose “fucktard”?
There are 3 houses on the market within 100 yards of our house. All have been on the market for 6 months or more. Nothing’s moving.
The housing crash is coming.
The housing crash is coming.
People are putting the brakes on moving, so they’re pulling their homes off the market.
📌 Weak buyer demand, softening prices, and a jittery economy are pushing sellers to back out and wait for a better day.
📌 Weak buyer demand, softening prices, and a jittery economy are pushing sellers to back out and wait for a better day.
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
There are 3 houses on the market within 100 yards of our house. All have been on the market for 6 months or more. Nothing’s moving.
The housing crash is coming.
The housing crash is coming.
Saw a think piece yesterday about why college students don’t read the @nytimes.com … and I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s because the NYT sucks balls.
There's nothing wrong with this New York Times video except the headline (which some would say is the most important part).
The headline reads:
"Fact Check: Is Trump Right About Affordability?"
A headline that reflected the reporting would read:
"Fact Check: Trump Is Wrong About Affordability"
The headline reads:
"Fact Check: Is Trump Right About Affordability?"
A headline that reflected the reporting would read:
"Fact Check: Trump Is Wrong About Affordability"
Video: Fact Check: Is Trump Right About Affordability?
President Trump has made misleading statements about the cost of a Thanksgiving meal, turkey and gasoline.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Saw a think piece yesterday about why college students don’t read the @nytimes.com … and I couldn’t help but wonder if it’s because the NYT sucks balls.
Ready?
I’m already excited.
Never too soon to do the work.
I’m already excited.
Never too soon to do the work.
I hope people are ready to get excited by December elections... I realize it's too soon, but the election calendar does not stop. (Stay tuned!)
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Ready?
I’m already excited.
Never too soon to do the work.
I’m already excited.
Never too soon to do the work.
Mark Kelly:
“Bring it.”
“Bring it.”
Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Mark Kelly:
“Bring it.”
“Bring it.”
Was just reading this bit to my fiancée, who said, “wait, what? can you read that again without laughing?”
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Was just reading this bit to my fiancée, who said, “wait, what? can you read that again without laughing?”
Criminal Lawyer Reacts to DoorDash Girl
YouTube video by CLR Bruce Rivers
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Trump will not find support among voters for any military action in Venezuela.
I’m sure he doesn’t care… but it would be a tragically misguided mistake.
New YouGov poll shows 70% against.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
I’m sure he doesn’t care… but it would be a tragically misguided mistake.
New YouGov poll shows 70% against.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Trump will not find support among voters for any military action in Venezuela.
I’m sure he doesn’t care… but it would be a tragically misguided mistake.
New YouGov poll shows 70% against.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
I’m sure he doesn’t care… but it would be a tragically misguided mistake.
New YouGov poll shows 70% against.
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Lol. The concept is still too conceptual.
prepare to be shocked:
*WHITE HOUSE TO DELAY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
*WHITE HOUSE TO DELAY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Lol. The concept is still too conceptual.
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The GOP isn’t scared of Mamdani because he’s a socialist, or a Muslim…
They’re scared because he ran the populist campaign that terrifies them…
the campaign they know the majority of the public will respond to…
the campaign to make billionaires and corporations actually pay their share.
They’re scared because he ran the populist campaign that terrifies them…
the campaign they know the majority of the public will respond to…
the campaign to make billionaires and corporations actually pay their share.
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The GOP isn’t scared of Mamdani because he’s a socialist, or a Muslim…
They’re scared because he ran the populist campaign that terrifies them…
the campaign they know the majority of the public will respond to…
the campaign to make billionaires and corporations actually pay their share.
They’re scared because he ran the populist campaign that terrifies them…
the campaign they know the majority of the public will respond to…
the campaign to make billionaires and corporations actually pay their share.
I think Brian is partially right here… it’s not just about sticker prices… but the other half is that voters are just sick and fucking tired of seeing the rich getting richer and richer while the rest of us struggle and the middle class completely disappears.
Voters want to see billionaires pay.
Voters want to see billionaires pay.
The problem with affordability literalism is that we have just about as much purchasing power as ever before. So if there’s an economic component to this era of bad feelings, it’s probably not mechanically tied to sticker prices. www.offmessage.net/p/taking-aff...
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I think Brian is partially right here… it’s not just about sticker prices… but the other half is that voters are just sick and fucking tired of seeing the rich getting richer and richer while the rest of us struggle and the middle class completely disappears.
Voters want to see billionaires pay.
Voters want to see billionaires pay.
It was a foregone conclusion… and a massive waste of taxpayer money.
1/Judge Cameron Currie dismisses the Comey prosecution because Lindsey Halligan was improperly appointed US Atty.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It was a foregone conclusion… and a massive waste of taxpayer money.