Mark Thompson
@sonofathomp.bsky.social
A Cartoonerer. The New Yorker..er. My posts are unreliably narrated. Native Upper Midwesterner now in Colorado.
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Mark Thompson
@sonofathomp.bsky.social
· Nov 20
My Bluesky posts are artisanal, handcrafted and scented with lavender.
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Anyone remember that big vote to release the Epstein files? Anyone seen any Epstein files?
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyone remember that big vote to release the Epstein files? Anyone seen any Epstein files?
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Trump doesn’t care if Ukrainians die, or Russians die, or Europeans die, or Americans die. If he can make a deal with Putin to make money, he will.
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Trump doesn’t care if Ukrainians die, or Russians die, or Europeans die, or Americans die. If he can make a deal with Putin to make money, he will.
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When your approval rating is cratering because, among other things people think you’ve lost your grip on reality, maybe insisting it’s at a record high isn’t the move.
November 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
When your approval rating is cratering because, among other things people think you’ve lost your grip on reality, maybe insisting it’s at a record high isn’t the move.
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Vance lurking like the Sickos guy
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Vance lurking like the Sickos guy
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This is the Republican majority in Congress. Completely disinterested in looking into anything Trump is doing. Whatever he decides to do is fine with them and they won’t investigate or question anything. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Markwayne Mullin defends Trump pardoning Honduran president who was convicted of drug trafficking: "What the president is doing is always calculated. I haven't had a direct conversation with the president about it, but I do trust his natural reaction and his approach to foreign affairs."
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is the Republican majority in Congress. Completely disinterested in looking into anything Trump is doing. Whatever he decides to do is fine with them and they won’t investigate or question anything. bsky.app/profile/atru...
A Republican with respect for the law and the rules. Now as rare as a total solar eclipse.
“Does anyone care about the rules anymore?”
“INDIANA REPUBLICAN Sen. Greg Walker turned down an invitation to the Oval Office, accuses the White House of violating federal law in its push to pressure Republicans to redraw IN’s congressional districts…” dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
“INDIANA REPUBLICAN Sen. Greg Walker turned down an invitation to the Oval Office, accuses the White House of violating federal law in its push to pressure Republicans to redraw IN’s congressional districts…” dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
November 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A Republican with respect for the law and the rules. Now as rare as a total solar eclipse.
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“Does anyone care about the rules anymore?”
“INDIANA REPUBLICAN Sen. Greg Walker turned down an invitation to the Oval Office, accuses the White House of violating federal law in its push to pressure Republicans to redraw IN’s congressional districts…” dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
“INDIANA REPUBLICAN Sen. Greg Walker turned down an invitation to the Oval Office, accuses the White House of violating federal law in its push to pressure Republicans to redraw IN’s congressional districts…” dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
November 30, 2025 at 3:22 AM
“Does anyone care about the rules anymore?”
“INDIANA REPUBLICAN Sen. Greg Walker turned down an invitation to the Oval Office, accuses the White House of violating federal law in its push to pressure Republicans to redraw IN’s congressional districts…” dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
“INDIANA REPUBLICAN Sen. Greg Walker turned down an invitation to the Oval Office, accuses the White House of violating federal law in its push to pressure Republicans to redraw IN’s congressional districts…” dailyjournal.net/2025/11/26/s...
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It’s starting to look like having an alcoholic TV host as Secretary of War wasn’t a great idea
November 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It’s starting to look like having an alcoholic TV host as Secretary of War wasn’t a great idea
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New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown - ABC News share.google/GLybyJfLpyI3...
We continue to watch this regime, ILLEGALLY invade cities. They do NOTHING but cause chaos, pain, and suffering. Few dangerous criminals being arrested. It's our SKIN COLOR....PERIOD!??
We continue to watch this regime, ILLEGALLY invade cities. They do NOTHING but cause chaos, pain, and suffering. Few dangerous criminals being arrested. It's our SKIN COLOR....PERIOD!??
New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown
Federal agents are preparing to send over 200 border patrol agents into New Orleans as part of its immigration enforcement, sources told ABC News.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown - ABC News share.google/GLybyJfLpyI3...
We continue to watch this regime, ILLEGALLY invade cities. They do NOTHING but cause chaos, pain, and suffering. Few dangerous criminals being arrested. It's our SKIN COLOR....PERIOD!??
We continue to watch this regime, ILLEGALLY invade cities. They do NOTHING but cause chaos, pain, and suffering. Few dangerous criminals being arrested. It's our SKIN COLOR....PERIOD!??
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Pete HogsBreath Order To Kill Any
Survivors On So Called Drug Boats,
Would Be Illegal Under U.S. And
International Laws.......
Survivors On So Called Drug Boats,
Would Be Illegal Under U.S. And
International Laws.......
November 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Pete HogsBreath Order To Kill Any
Survivors On So Called Drug Boats,
Would Be Illegal Under U.S. And
International Laws.......
Survivors On So Called Drug Boats,
Would Be Illegal Under U.S. And
International Laws.......
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Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
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No, a US President, including Donald Trump, cannot unilaterally "give" Ukraine to Vladimir Putin. Ukraine is a sovereign nation, and only the Ukrainian government and its people can decide their future, including any territorial concessions
November 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
No, a US President, including Donald Trump, cannot unilaterally "give" Ukraine to Vladimir Putin. Ukraine is a sovereign nation, and only the Ukrainian government and its people can decide their future, including any territorial concessions
Killing survivors of your drone attack sounds super tough and manly until future enemies follow this now established practice with our own troops.
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Killing survivors of your drone attack sounds super tough and manly until future enemies follow this now established practice with our own troops.
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Just think it’s a bit weird that society has been brainwashed in to thinking that rich people and massive corporations having a bit less money is the main thing we need to avoid no matter what.
November 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Just think it’s a bit weird that society has been brainwashed in to thinking that rich people and massive corporations having a bit less money is the main thing we need to avoid no matter what.
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This:
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This:
This immigrant who made his fortune off our tax money subsidies has views on proper citizenship.
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This immigrant who made his fortune off our tax money subsidies has views on proper citizenship.
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When Mark Carney sets specific goals for Canada to "diversify away" from its reliance on the US—making headlines in Canada but not the US—hear that for what it is: Close partners and allies looking elsewhere for better friends.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When Mark Carney sets specific goals for Canada to "diversify away" from its reliance on the US—making headlines in Canada but not the US—hear that for what it is: Close partners and allies looking elsewhere for better friends.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
This is the silent way that the US loses its pointless trade war.
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Imagine if they just subsidized newspapers and magazines the way they’re subsidizing this slop
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, how can it survive?
Don't call it a bubble! Loss-making monster OpenAI is on the hook for $1.4 trillion (with a T) in compute commitments. How can this go on?
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November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Imagine if they just subsidized newspapers and magazines the way they’re subsidizing this slop
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I found old pictures of my childhood dog and I'm sad and miss her
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I found old pictures of my childhood dog and I'm sad and miss her
No worries, the Sunday morning news interviews will save us!
November 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
No worries, the Sunday morning news interviews will save us!
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Today marks four years since four students were killed and seven others were injured at Oxford High School in Michigan.
Michiganders demanded action and fought to pass historic gun safety laws. Our hearts are with the victims and survivors as we work to expand this progress.
Michiganders demanded action and fought to pass historic gun safety laws. Our hearts are with the victims and survivors as we work to expand this progress.
November 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today marks four years since four students were killed and seven others were injured at Oxford High School in Michigan.
Michiganders demanded action and fought to pass historic gun safety laws. Our hearts are with the victims and survivors as we work to expand this progress.
Michiganders demanded action and fought to pass historic gun safety laws. Our hearts are with the victims and survivors as we work to expand this progress.
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He scammed over 1,000 people, most of whom were not wealthy - veterans, farmers, teachers, nurses, small businesses owners. Some lost everything. But he’s a rich Republican, so Trump let him get away with it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
He scammed over 1,000 people, most of whom were not wealthy - veterans, farmers, teachers, nurses, small businesses owners. Some lost everything. But he’s a rich Republican, so Trump let him get away with it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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A Federal judge said that the deployment of national guard to DC is illegal. He paused the removal to not cause chaos until the after the expected appeal.
Technically, they are following illegal orders by being there.
Why aren't the Governors recalling their troops from our cities?
Technically, they are following illegal orders by being there.
Why aren't the Governors recalling their troops from our cities?
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A Federal judge said that the deployment of national guard to DC is illegal. He paused the removal to not cause chaos until the after the expected appeal.
Technically, they are following illegal orders by being there.
Why aren't the Governors recalling their troops from our cities?
Technically, they are following illegal orders by being there.
Why aren't the Governors recalling their troops from our cities?
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Republican voters and politicians can’t all of the sudden be upset by Trumps positions (Russia, Healthcare, bombings, etc). This isn’t new. He has not changed. Trying to roll back what they allowed to happen could be a bit too late. They must all pay electorally
November 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Republican voters and politicians can’t all of the sudden be upset by Trumps positions (Russia, Healthcare, bombings, etc). This isn’t new. He has not changed. Trying to roll back what they allowed to happen could be a bit too late. They must all pay electorally