Chris Crofton
@thecroftonshow.bsky.social
⚡️☕️☕️✍️ Author of⚡️”THE ADVICE KING ANTHOLOGY”⚡️IT IS OUT!!!!! on @vanderbiltUP✨Available NOW!!!!!!⚡️☕️☕️❤️
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A sickening read.
Five-byline alert: 🚨
“.. the full scope of [Witkoff’s talks] went much further, according to people familiar .. They were privately charting a path to bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold—with American businesses first in line .. to the dividends. 🇺🇦
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
“.. the full scope of [Witkoff’s talks] went much further, according to people familiar .. They were privately charting a path to bring Russia’s $2 trillion economy in from the cold—with American businesses first in line .. to the dividends. 🇺🇦
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A sickening read.
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Actually incredible resource here. One click to copy all Metro Council emails? Brilliant. (They don’t check the general inbox, don’t tell anybody.)
If you don’t want to be surveilled when you go to the Ryman or Robert’s, take a sec and write them a nice email about it. 🦞
If you don’t want to be surveilled when you go to the Ryman or Robert’s, take a sec and write them a nice email about it. 🦞
I just emailed all of our CMs and would strongly encourage you to do the same. Learn more, find your CM, and get help with an email here:
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Actually incredible resource here. One click to copy all Metro Council emails? Brilliant. (They don’t check the general inbox, don’t tell anybody.)
If you don’t want to be surveilled when you go to the Ryman or Robert’s, take a sec and write them a nice email about it. 🦞
If you don’t want to be surveilled when you go to the Ryman or Robert’s, take a sec and write them a nice email about it. 🦞
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lol the mayor’s office favorite way to refute every single point we make is simply to claim “it’s misinformation” with no substantive rebuttal. Dave Rosenberg did the same thing with fusus and every single thing we said about surveillance tech has happened since then.
I wrote to my councilperson and focused on the Downtown Partnership's apparent negligence in other areas (Library Garage). I got a reponse that was copied from the mayor's office claiming "misinformation."
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
lol the mayor’s office favorite way to refute every single point we make is simply to claim “it’s misinformation” with no substantive rebuttal. Dave Rosenberg did the same thing with fusus and every single thing we said about surveillance tech has happened since then.
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The markets are staying afloat right now on the hope that AI will destroy American workers. What a bleak thing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The markets are staying afloat right now on the hope that AI will destroy American workers. What a bleak thing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
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Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Don’t forget that *Trump’s own lawyer’s argument* to the Supreme Court in the immunity case was that the check on the President using his immunity to order criminal acts was that those under him would not follow illegal orders. Now it’s a crime for lawmakers to remind servicemembers of that?
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A study came out today in the Tennessean that said the income needed to be “comfortable” in Nashville is $111K
We have a “poverty trap” and it’s driving the destruction of social cohesion.
The “poverty line” is’t 35,000, it’s $150,000, and making more than one, and less than the other is worse than being “poor”.
Which is why the rage.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
The “poverty line” is’t 35,000, it’s $150,000, and making more than one, and less than the other is worse than being “poor”.
Which is why the rage.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
A study came out today in the Tennessean that said the income needed to be “comfortable” in Nashville is $111K
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“I woke up with the energy of a thousand Dolly Partons!”
TN Democrat Aftyn Behn on learning a new poll has her within clear range of flipping a deeply Republican House seat in 12/2 special election that could deal a huge blow to the GOP.
Read this exclusive interview with @aftynbehn.bsky.social:
TN Democrat Aftyn Behn on learning a new poll has her within clear range of flipping a deeply Republican House seat in 12/2 special election that could deal a huge blow to the GOP.
Read this exclusive interview with @aftynbehn.bsky.social:
Can Aftyn Behn Stun the GOP in Tennessee Next Week?
The Democrat has a real chance to flip a deep-red congressional seat. In an exclusive interview, she explains why her bid is shaking up the politics of 2025 (and maybe 2026).
www.thenation.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“I woke up with the energy of a thousand Dolly Partons!”
TN Democrat Aftyn Behn on learning a new poll has her within clear range of flipping a deeply Republican House seat in 12/2 special election that could deal a huge blow to the GOP.
Read this exclusive interview with @aftynbehn.bsky.social:
TN Democrat Aftyn Behn on learning a new poll has her within clear range of flipping a deeply Republican House seat in 12/2 special election that could deal a huge blow to the GOP.
Read this exclusive interview with @aftynbehn.bsky.social:
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Biz Jounal and Tennessean breathlessly cover Boring's every bowel movement but ignore that their main contractor stopped work yesterday due to unsafe conditions and failure to pay
These are LIES. Boring needs a distraction from the labor dispute so they are LYING SO YOU WILL PUBLISH THE LIES
These are LIES. Boring needs a distraction from the labor dispute so they are LYING SO YOU WILL PUBLISH THE LIES
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Biz Jounal and Tennessean breathlessly cover Boring's every bowel movement but ignore that their main contractor stopped work yesterday due to unsafe conditions and failure to pay
These are LIES. Boring needs a distraction from the labor dispute so they are LYING SO YOU WILL PUBLISH THE LIES
These are LIES. Boring needs a distraction from the labor dispute so they are LYING SO YOU WILL PUBLISH THE LIES
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LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
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🔥🔥🔥🔥
LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🔥🔥🔥🔥
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The alpha wolf concept was debunked by the very guy who coined it because he realized that wolves in the wild are extremely communal and defer to parents for guidance. The “alpha” behavior was observed in captivity and was a terrified and violent male lashing out to feel some sort of control.
idiot guy: i'm like the wolf i'm stalking my prey alone through the forest and being raw as fuck even if i'm in a group i'm the alpha
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
actual wolf: i love my friends so much!!! i love to romp and kiss my bros and work together as a family <3 awooo etc etc have you seen the puppies oh my god come see
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The alpha wolf concept was debunked by the very guy who coined it because he realized that wolves in the wild are extremely communal and defer to parents for guidance. The “alpha” behavior was observed in captivity and was a terrified and violent male lashing out to feel some sort of control.
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They think they can sneak this shit in around the holidays because we aren’t paying attention. WRONG. This meeting is 1 day after the 1 year anniversary of Fusus failing. Some council members may be checked out but we are ALWAYS on the clock when it come to fighting mass surveillance in our city.
Why do they always try to do the stuff around the holidays?
To the #MetroCouncilNash: our concerns about oversight of surveillance programs actually are not allayed by putting it into the hands of a third party. Please do not let this happen.
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To the #MetroCouncilNash: our concerns about oversight of surveillance programs actually are not allayed by putting it into the hands of a third party. Please do not let this happen.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
They think they can sneak this shit in around the holidays because we aren’t paying attention. WRONG. This meeting is 1 day after the 1 year anniversary of Fusus failing. Some council members may be checked out but we are ALWAYS on the clock when it come to fighting mass surveillance in our city.
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Show us your emails folks!!!
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Show us your emails folks!!!
“My old account got deleted, I made a new one primarily for your poems”
capitalism is
crumbling
poetry is
ascending
hallelujah
capitalism is
crumbling
poetry is
ascending
hallelujah
My old account got deleted, I made a new one primarily for your poems.
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“My old account got deleted, I made a new one primarily for your poems”
capitalism is
crumbling
poetry is
ascending
hallelujah
capitalism is
crumbling
poetry is
ascending
hallelujah
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
nothing puts
pressure
on a strained
relationship
like
Christmas Music
nothing puts
pressure
on a strained
relationship
like
Christmas Music
Christmas Music
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
nothing puts
pressure
on a strained
relationship
like
Christmas Music
nothing puts
pressure
on a strained
relationship
like
Christmas Music
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
it stays
in the drapes
like cigar smoke
so if you are in
an abandoned house
with remnants
of
drapes
still up
just give em a rustle
and Bing Crosby
will silently
sing
about war bonds
it stays
in the drapes
like cigar smoke
so if you are in
an abandoned house
with remnants
of
drapes
still up
just give em a rustle
and Bing Crosby
will silently
sing
about war bonds
Christmas Music
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
it stays
in the drapes
like cigar smoke
so if you are in
an abandoned house
with remnants
of
drapes
still up
just give em a rustle
and Bing Crosby
will silently
sing
about war bonds
it stays
in the drapes
like cigar smoke
so if you are in
an abandoned house
with remnants
of
drapes
still up
just give em a rustle
and Bing Crosby
will silently
sing
about war bonds
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
name of a
finishing move
for a wrestler
from the North Pole
name of a
finishing move
for a wrestler
from the North Pole
Christmas Music
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
name of a
finishing move
for a wrestler
from the North Pole
name of a
finishing move
for a wrestler
from the North Pole
Poetry Window is open for 45 min!!!!
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Poetry Window is open for 45 min!!!!
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Y’all.
Amazing story, state legislator and Turning Points USA leader who crusaded against bogus voter fraud claims pleads guilty to attempted election fraud. azmirror.com/briefs/turni...
Turning Point leader, former GOP Rep pleads guilty to attempted election fraud | Arizona Mirror
Austin Smith election fraud guilty plea: Former GOP Rep admits forging 100+ signatures on ballot petitions in Arizona
azmirror.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Y’all.
Crypto is a pyramid scheme. The stock market is a pyramid scheme. Congress is a pyramid scheme.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Crypto is a pyramid scheme. The stock market is a pyramid scheme. Congress is a pyramid scheme.
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Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
Mother Viola Fletcher passes away at 111 years old
TULSA, Okla. — Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the passing of one of the two last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Mother Viola Fletcher.
www.fox23.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
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people are reading "catch-and-kill" in the journalistic sense but she was probably just finding raccoons for him to eat
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
people are reading "catch-and-kill" in the journalistic sense but she was probably just finding raccoons for him to eat
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The way the Black Panthers understood food aid as a crucial form of self defense against the capitalist machinery of the racial state remains essential to the struggle against fascism today.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The way the Black Panthers understood food aid as a crucial form of self defense against the capitalist machinery of the racial state remains essential to the struggle against fascism today.
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As of yesterday, 9.49% of active Nashville voters in TN-07 had cast their ballots. In this Ted Talk I will throw myself in the river
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As of yesterday, 9.49% of active Nashville voters in TN-07 had cast their ballots. In this Ted Talk I will throw myself in the river