Jason Sproul
@synposium.com
Systems engineer, servant-leader. My opinions only. We need "freedom from" as well as "freedom to".
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Jason Sproul
@synposium.com
· Oct 2
I know these guys are all dumber than a sack of hammers, but it is fascinating to see the military decide “logistics are gay” in real time
The real smash and grab crime wave was the Republicans we elected along the way.
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they understand insurance. the entire premise of libertarian opposition to mandatory insurance is that they should not have to care about anyone else and be permitted to take risks. it's the same opposition to vaccination and taxation.
they are bad neighbors.
they are bad neighbors.
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
they understand insurance. the entire premise of libertarian opposition to mandatory insurance is that they should not have to care about anyone else and be permitted to take risks. it's the same opposition to vaccination and taxation.
they are bad neighbors.
they are bad neighbors.
He understands just fine. This is GOP propaganda to convince the public that the ACA is a "fraud" so they can finish killing it.
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
He understands just fine. This is GOP propaganda to convince the public that the ACA is a "fraud" so they can finish killing it.
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
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i have just been informed that the employer that fired me for this page has gone under. let this be a warning to you all.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
i have just been informed that the employer that fired me for this page has gone under. let this be a warning to you all.
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This is why they were in downtown Chicago today.
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is why they were in downtown Chicago today.
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
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Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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Not a political consultant but I’m not sure “standing up to trump doesn’t work” is the best midterm message, even if if accurately represents senate dems position. Not much point in putting you in power then bsky.app/profile/atru...
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Not a political consultant but I’m not sure “standing up to trump doesn’t work” is the best midterm message, even if if accurately represents senate dems position. Not much point in putting you in power then bsky.app/profile/atru...
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The thing to make it about was the lawless authoritarianism. Just like last week’s elections were.
They were never going to get ACA subsidies, which is part of why it was a mistake to insist this was only about ACA subsidies and nothing else.
Sincere question: does anybody have any evidence that the GOP/WH would have eventually folded and extended the ACA subsidies if the shutdown continued?
I haven’t seen any. The President didn’t seem to feeling any pressure. No GOP Senator AFAIK expressed any concern. (Some Reps did)
I haven’t seen any. The President didn’t seem to feeling any pressure. No GOP Senator AFAIK expressed any concern. (Some Reps did)
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The thing to make it about was the lawless authoritarianism. Just like last week’s elections were.
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Hmm, if only pulling a gun on a Black jogger had been treated with the appropriate seriousness
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Hmm, if only pulling a gun on a Black jogger had been treated with the appropriate seriousness
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It is very weird seeing my friends and family slowly start to realize we're not overreacting.
Read every word & share with everyone you know. This is real life here in Chicago. Americans need to know this grotesque reality & stand with us.
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It is very weird seeing my friends and family slowly start to realize we're not overreacting.
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On average a third of all eligible voters, millions of Americans, don't vote. Sometimes that's due to work, economic issues, childcare, etc. But often because they don't see anything worth voting for.
You can disagree with that, but it's reality. Engage with people, don't make them give up.
You can disagree with that, but it's reality. Engage with people, don't make them give up.
Much like 2024, Democrats seem to think there’s a binary choice in the 2026 election between voting for Republicans (evil) and voting for Democrats (feckless).
They rarely acknowledge the third option which inevitably harms them the most: staying home.
They rarely acknowledge the third option which inevitably harms them the most: staying home.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
On average a third of all eligible voters, millions of Americans, don't vote. Sometimes that's due to work, economic issues, childcare, etc. But often because they don't see anything worth voting for.
You can disagree with that, but it's reality. Engage with people, don't make them give up.
You can disagree with that, but it's reality. Engage with people, don't make them give up.
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Van Hollen Senate Minority Leader vote when
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Van Hollen Senate Minority Leader vote when
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I'm also saying this because you should treat your voter registration strategically, and not as a form of identity.
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I'm also saying this because you should treat your voter registration strategically, and not as a form of identity.
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I'm mostly pointing this out because a lot of dems are likely going to be primaried from the left in 2026 and you want to ask yourself if you want to make you ineligible to vote in those primaries.
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I'm mostly pointing this out because a lot of dems are likely going to be primaried from the left in 2026 and you want to ask yourself if you want to make you ineligible to vote in those primaries.
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It's useful to think of your voter registration as strategic. In some states it might benefit you to register as a Republican even if you aren't one.
I'm not here to say how you should register. I am saying that strategic voting exists.
I'm not here to say how you should register. I am saying that strategic voting exists.
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
It's useful to think of your voter registration as strategic. In some states it might benefit you to register as a Republican even if you aren't one.
I'm not here to say how you should register. I am saying that strategic voting exists.
I'm not here to say how you should register. I am saying that strategic voting exists.
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This is no shade to Karen, but a lot depends on how primaries are held in your state. If you're a progressive in a closed primary state like NY, congrats registering as an independent blocked you from voting from Mamdani in the primary. If you're in an open primary state, you do you.
And this is why I’m registered as an independent.
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
This is no shade to Karen, but a lot depends on how primaries are held in your state. If you're a progressive in a closed primary state like NY, congrats registering as an independent blocked you from voting from Mamdani in the primary. If you're in an open primary state, you do you.
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The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
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Doubtful the history books will be able to fully capture the unseriousness of our time.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Doubtful the history books will be able to fully capture the unseriousness of our time.
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The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
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Target his support in the Senate for pressure. but just as importantly, target his friends.
Especially individual donors, small business donors, and community org allies.
Make it toxic to be caught in a picture with him.
Especially individual donors, small business donors, and community org allies.
Make it toxic to be caught in a picture with him.
Instead of targeting Schumer directly maybe target the people underpinning his support. This is a list of Senators up for re-election next year (I have not fact checked at all, I'm tipsy googling)
centerforpoliticalawareness.com/us-senator-s...
centerforpoliticalawareness.com/us-senator-s...
US Senator Seats up for Election 2026 – Center for Political Awareness
centerforpoliticalawareness.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Target his support in the Senate for pressure. but just as importantly, target his friends.
Especially individual donors, small business donors, and community org allies.
Make it toxic to be caught in a picture with him.
Especially individual donors, small business donors, and community org allies.
Make it toxic to be caught in a picture with him.