Stretchdad vs the Dicktocracy
@stretchdad.bsky.social
Dyed-in-the-wool liberal in a red corner of Colorado. Friendly geek with a modicum of social skills. Software development, aviation, biking, dogs, Grateful Dead and their offshoots. Not afraid of big words or big ideas.
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One very sad lesson of the Tr*mp era: a large majority of elected officials -- of both parties -- seem to care more about keeping their jobs than upholding the principles they espouse.
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...John Kerry, proving again that when cowardice meets politics it always tries to destroy the perception of integrity rather than accept responsibility.
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
...John Kerry, proving again that when cowardice meets politics it always tries to destroy the perception of integrity rather than accept responsibility.
In this case, there's no daylight between satire and fact.
American public opinion is largely generated by foreigners who make money by lying to Americans over unregulated social media. Out of respect to those entrepreneurial foreigners, we will continue to treat their commodified fictions as one side of a reasoned American debate.
-The Editorial Board
-The Editorial Board
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In this case, there's no daylight between satire and fact.
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Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
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Dress for the TSA pat down you want, not the TSA pat down you have.
Sean Duffy: "Dressing with respect -- whether it's a pair of jeans and a decent shirt, I would encourage people to maybe dress a little better which encourages us to maybe behave a little better. Let's try not to wear slippers and pajamas as we come to the airport."
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Dress for the TSA pat down you want, not the TSA pat down you have.
Great detais about the repeated instances of malfeasance and screwups by the DOJ.
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Great detais about the repeated instances of malfeasance and screwups by the DOJ.
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Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
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AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
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Today, we remember and honor our trans siblings lost to violence.
We lift up their legacies by continuing the work to stem the tides of hatred, and create a world in which all trans people can survive and thrive.
We lift up their legacies by continuing the work to stem the tides of hatred, and create a world in which all trans people can survive and thrive.
a transgender day of remembrance poster with three candles and a pink ribbon
Alt: a transgender day of remembrance poster with three candles and a pink ribbon
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November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today, we remember and honor our trans siblings lost to violence.
We lift up their legacies by continuing the work to stem the tides of hatred, and create a world in which all trans people can survive and thrive.
We lift up their legacies by continuing the work to stem the tides of hatred, and create a world in which all trans people can survive and thrive.
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the gulf between the swift brutality with which places like harvard treated students protesting genocide and the endless, endless latitude those same institutions have given people like larry summers tells you everything you need to know
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
the gulf between the swift brutality with which places like harvard treated students protesting genocide and the endless, endless latitude those same institutions have given people like larry summers tells you everything you need to know
All but the most rabid MAGA players understand that there is no real evidence that Comey lied to Congress. Now the case may be tossed on procedural grounds, which would be just.
I'd rather see the charges dismissed over their lack of merit, or vindictive prosecution, or the DOJ lose in open court.
I'd rather see the charges dismissed over their lack of merit, or vindictive prosecution, or the DOJ lose in open court.
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
All but the most rabid MAGA players understand that there is no real evidence that Comey lied to Congress. Now the case may be tossed on procedural grounds, which would be just.
I'd rather see the charges dismissed over their lack of merit, or vindictive prosecution, or the DOJ lose in open court.
I'd rather see the charges dismissed over their lack of merit, or vindictive prosecution, or the DOJ lose in open court.
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The only thing the Trump administration has more practice at than lying is incompetence.
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The only thing the Trump administration has more practice at than lying is incompetence.
Jaw. Dropped. Literally.
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Jaw. Dropped. Literally.
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
What an awful thought. Because it's almost certainly true.
In the last 48 hours as you’ve watched the way that Donald Trump has spoken to women on camera for the world to see publicly, you can only imagine the way that he spoke to the victims behind closed doors
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
What an awful thought. Because it's almost certainly true.
Read the column. Highly recommended!
🎁 Gift link to an excellent editorial!
(Yes, I know it's the NYT, but it doesn't require a subscription and you do have an ad blocker, right?)
(Yes, I know it's the NYT, but it doesn't require a subscription and you do have an ad blocker, right?)
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Read the column. Highly recommended!
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Repost this everywhere you’re active on social media. Send to your friends and family who aren’t.
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 11:48 PM
Repost this everywhere you’re active on social media. Send to your friends and family who aren’t.
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Pam Bondi on Feb. 21: Epstein client list is “sitting on my desk right now.”
Bondi’s DOJ on July 7: There’s no client list. As for other Epstein files, “no further disclosure would be appropriate.”
Trump on Nov. 14: Investigate Bill Clinton over Epstein.
Bondi, also Nov. 14: Coming right up, boss!
Bondi’s DOJ on July 7: There’s no client list. As for other Epstein files, “no further disclosure would be appropriate.”
Trump on Nov. 14: Investigate Bill Clinton over Epstein.
Bondi, also Nov. 14: Coming right up, boss!
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Pam Bondi on Feb. 21: Epstein client list is “sitting on my desk right now.”
Bondi’s DOJ on July 7: There’s no client list. As for other Epstein files, “no further disclosure would be appropriate.”
Trump on Nov. 14: Investigate Bill Clinton over Epstein.
Bondi, also Nov. 14: Coming right up, boss!
Bondi’s DOJ on July 7: There’s no client list. As for other Epstein files, “no further disclosure would be appropriate.”
Trump on Nov. 14: Investigate Bill Clinton over Epstein.
Bondi, also Nov. 14: Coming right up, boss!
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Flynn pled guilty!!!
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Flynn pled guilty!!!
Justice!
wow. WOW.
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Justice!
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No one will ever sum up Bari Weiss's career more succinctly than "what's the point of standards"
“Standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She asks ‘What’s the point of standards?’
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
No one will ever sum up Bari Weiss's career more succinctly than "what's the point of standards"
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Since January, Trump's Treasury has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a huge boon for big business and wealthy investors.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Since January, Trump's Treasury has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a huge boon for big business and wealthy investors.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
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JD's family has spent $35M on vacations. Kash Patel used a $60M FBI jet to go on a date. Trump spent $98M to golf for 24% of the days of this term. All our tax dollars. But you think single moms getting $6 a day for SNAP is the problem?
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
JD's family has spent $35M on vacations. Kash Patel used a $60M FBI jet to go on a date. Trump spent $98M to golf for 24% of the days of this term. All our tax dollars. But you think single moms getting $6 a day for SNAP is the problem?
This is awesome! Fuck Fox News and their NYC doomerism.
Watch to the end
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This is awesome! Fuck Fox News and their NYC doomerism.