Dan Brennan
@ripplepig.bsky.social
Father, toy designer, geek, comics, movies, sf, social media remora, cat dad. He/Him
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I am a little tired of being yelled at for this but apparently not tired about: heroin addiction is not RFK’s problem. He’s a sociopath. Most addicts aren’t. Honestly, walk into an NA meeting, grab the first person with a few years to be head of HHS and they’d probably do a better job than Bobby.
This is what happens when you put a privileged, 14 year heroin addict in charge of health. Duh
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I am a little tired of being yelled at for this but apparently not tired about: heroin addiction is not RFK’s problem. He’s a sociopath. Most addicts aren’t. Honestly, walk into an NA meeting, grab the first person with a few years to be head of HHS and they’d probably do a better job than Bobby.
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SCOOP—In August, nearly 200 current/former FEMA staffers published the Katrina Declaration, a whistleblower letter detailing all the dangers posed by current leadership.
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
FEMA employee terminated for signing whistleblower letter
It appears to be a major violation of federal whistleblower protections and constitutional rights.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SCOOP—In August, nearly 200 current/former FEMA staffers published the Katrina Declaration, a whistleblower letter detailing all the dangers posed by current leadership.
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
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he fell victim to one of the classic blunders! the most famous of which is, ‘never answer the phone for isaac chotiner,’ but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘never behave in a manner which causes derek guy to critique your fashion choices’
can't believe this ancient mesopotamia shoe wearing ass said people need to dress up at the airport
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
he fell victim to one of the classic blunders! the most famous of which is, ‘never answer the phone for isaac chotiner,’ but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘never behave in a manner which causes derek guy to critique your fashion choices’
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Ok, however much you've thought about this Nuzzi business, I promise I've thought about it more.
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Notes on Your American Canto Draft
I read it. Everyone deserves a good editor, even people who don’t get one. Olivia, Thank you so much for this. I’m impressed with the scope of your ambition...
newsletter.anamariecox.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ok, however much you've thought about this Nuzzi business, I promise I've thought about it more.
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newsletter.anamariecox.com/archive/note...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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🚨 I will never look away. Neither should you. This is what ICE is doing. They are not police, they are untrained, morally bankrupt monsters. This cannot go on. We need to organize for these children. They may have weapons and power, but we see this. This is fuel. 1/2
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🚨 I will never look away. Neither should you. This is what ICE is doing. They are not police, they are untrained, morally bankrupt monsters. This cannot go on. We need to organize for these children. They may have weapons and power, but we see this. This is fuel. 1/2
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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I think it's the "saving up for braces" part of this story that adds a whole new level of ick. Like... that's a kid, man
The 17 year old who had sex for money with Trump’s first nominee for Attorney General was in and out of a homeless shelter, working at McDonalds. and trying to save up for braces. (Gift link).
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I think it's the "saving up for braces" part of this story that adds a whole new level of ick. Like... that's a kid, man
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he was a boy
she was a girl
can I make it any more obvious?
he went to work
she stole his plums
forgive her, they're cold and she wanted them
she was a girl
can I make it any more obvious?
he went to work
she stole his plums
forgive her, they're cold and she wanted them
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
he was a boy
she was a girl
can I make it any more obvious?
he went to work
she stole his plums
forgive her, they're cold and she wanted them
she was a girl
can I make it any more obvious?
he went to work
she stole his plums
forgive her, they're cold and she wanted them
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Instead of folding like cheap chairs, Democrats should have forced the GOP to end the shutdown by killing the filibuster. Holding onto the archaic, antidemocratic tradition doesn't help them stop fascism, it makes them complicit to it.
My latest in @thenation.com
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My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Democrats Should Have Let Republicans Kill the Filibuster
Instead of caving on the shutdown, Democrats should have waited for the GOP to cave on Trump’s demand to scotch this antidemocratic tactic.
www.thenation.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Instead of folding like cheap chairs, Democrats should have forced the GOP to end the shutdown by killing the filibuster. Holding onto the archaic, antidemocratic tradition doesn't help them stop fascism, it makes them complicit to it.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
They are only in a terrible position if they give any kind of shit about their constituents. Which they have shown they do not.
Do I trust them? No. That’s why I voted no. But they are in a terrible position, and we can use the next few weeks to turn the pressure up even further.
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
They are only in a terrible position if they give any kind of shit about their constituents. Which they have shown they do not.
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Democrats Kill Hope (Again)
Chuck Schumer Reboots The Montreal Screwjob
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Time for another round.
“There are times when the struggle seems impossible.“
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“There are times when the struggle seems impossible.“
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November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Time for another round.
“There are times when the struggle seems impossible.“
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“There are times when the struggle seems impossible.“
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no money for politicians
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
no money for politicians
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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Eight Senate Dems Caved, and Caved Too Early
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
Eight Senate Dems Caved, and Caved Too Early - emptywheel
The eight Democrats who voted for a deal to reopen government not just caved, but caved at least a week too early.
www.emptywheel.net
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Eight Senate Dems Caved, and Caved Too Early
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
With one more week, Trump would have owned far more of the responsibility for SNAP and flight cutbacks.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/10/e...
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I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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The list of sell outs and thier re-election dates. Lots of just electeds abd retirees.
Hassan-2028
King -just re-elected
Cortez-Masto - 2028
Shaheen - retiring
Kaine -just re-elected
Fetterman - 2028
Durbin -retiring
Rosen - just re-elected
Hassan-2028
King -just re-elected
Cortez-Masto - 2028
Shaheen - retiring
Kaine -just re-elected
Fetterman - 2028
Durbin -retiring
Rosen - just re-elected
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The list of sell outs and thier re-election dates. Lots of just electeds abd retirees.
Hassan-2028
King -just re-elected
Cortez-Masto - 2028
Shaheen - retiring
Kaine -just re-elected
Fetterman - 2028
Durbin -retiring
Rosen - just re-elected
Hassan-2028
King -just re-elected
Cortez-Masto - 2028
Shaheen - retiring
Kaine -just re-elected
Fetterman - 2028
Durbin -retiring
Rosen - just re-elected
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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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 12:53 AM
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?
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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@schiff.senate.gov hey weenie. All your voicemails are full. How can you be trusted to represent 12 million people if you can’t figure out a voicemail system from the 21st century?
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
@schiff.senate.gov hey weenie. All your voicemails are full. How can you be trusted to represent 12 million people if you can’t figure out a voicemail system from the 21st century?