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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · Feb 2
Trump/Musk is flooding the zone, here is how you keep up: Trump taking cash bribes from oligarchs in exchange for power, Oligarchs steal from US gutting safety & opportunity for working families, Trump/Oligarchs doing horrible things to innocent people to distract US from their crimes against US.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 10h
In The Agentic Economy we consider struggle in B2C commerce between open webs-of-agents & walled-gardens, the outcome is not inevitable "The choices we make today will determine not only how these markets function, but also who benefits from this new wave of technology." cacm.acm.org/opinion/the-...
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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 10h
Focusing on rear-guard action against AI's existence ensures that you do not have an influence in how AI will impact your jobs and industries: AI impacting us is inevitable, but how it impacts us will be shaped by the technology, protocols, norms, and regulations of different industries.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 10h
It is very dangerous to dismiss AI's capability & impact based on where models & tooling are today. Everything is evolving rapidly and already augmenting (for better or worse) key workflows in many industries: that will impact will explode in coming months & years as we evolve AI-first workflows.
chrislhayes.bsky.social Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 20h
I understand why people are exhausted by AI hype, and why those of us squarely in the corner of "human dignity uber alles" see AI doomerism as self-serving hype, but I *really* think people on the left broadly need to start thinking seriously about the possibiltiy of the hype being...true.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 15h
RIP James Van Der Beek, sure he was in Dawson's Creek, but nothing beats him playing a twisted version of himself in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxzP...
BEST OF JAMES | DON'T TRUST THE B IN APARTMENT 23 | SEASON 1
YouTube video by Banter
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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 15h
Republican Elite: Olympic athletes should praise the Trump Regime (which is the entire US) or we will root against them in the name national unity.

Trump: I hate Democrats and minorities. I care only for the happiness of white Republican voters in Republican states.
factpostnews.bsky.social FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 15h
Trump: I only like states that I won so big

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 15h
Trump: I only like states that I won so big

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 17h
AG's behavior is horrifying.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h
Goldman: "Will the survivors and victims who are here please stand up one more time. By show of hands, how many of you or your loved ones actually have met with the DOJ? None ... How many of you were ignored by the DOJ? All of them." (Bondi responds by smearing Goldman.)

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h
Goldman: "Will the survivors and victims who are here please stand up one more time. By show of hands, how many of you or your loved ones actually have met with the DOJ? None ... How many of you were ignored by the DOJ? All of them." (Bondi responds by smearing Goldman.)

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 20h
AG is a cruel absurdity. There is no rule-of-law as DoJ is nakedly operating for the wealth & power of the Trump Family.

Reposted by Timnit Gebru, Brendan Nyhan, David Rothschild , and 6 more

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 20h
I understand why people are exhausted by AI hype, and why those of us squarely in the corner of "human dignity uber alles" see AI doomerism as self-serving hype, but I *really* think people on the left broadly need to start thinking seriously about the possibiltiy of the hype being...true.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 22h
Jobs & Wages tend to do well for US under Democrats & poorly for US under Republicans.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 23h
insane levels of stupidity.
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 23h
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — FAA says it has lifted temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, and all flights to resume.

Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders, David Rothschild

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 23h
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — FAA says it has lifted temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, and all flights to resume.

Reposted by David Rothschild, Greg Linden

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 1d
Yikes here are the numbers for the past 12 months. Everything is pretty much dead except healthcare/social assistance. Note that healthcare growth is largely not about the business cycle -- it's about the aging of the population and more elderly people needing care.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
"With the poor people of this earth,
I want to share my lot.
The little streams of the mountains
Please me more than the sea.
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera"

True American hero & poet Pete would agree with True American hero & poet Bad Bunny that "The only thing more powerful than hate is love"

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
"My verses are like a wounded fawn
Seeking refuge in the mountain.
I cultivate a white rose
In June and in January
For the sincere friend
Who gives me his hand.
And for the cruel one who would tear out
This heart with which I live.
I cultivate neither thistles nor nettles
I cultivate a white rose...

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5JL...

Pete Seeger singing in Spanish to Americans

Guantanamera by Jose Marti (arranged and adopted by Pete):

"I am a truthful man,
From the land of the palm.
Before dying, I want to
share these poems of my soul.
My verses are light green,
But they are also flaming red...
Pete Seeger - Guantanamera
YouTube video by 2old2Rock
www.youtube.com

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
Our Olympians represent The People with their commitment and love, and as Bad Bunny reminded US: "THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE."
factpostnews.bsky.social FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:

"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
Starting to wonder if functionally shutting down FBI and normalizing masked heavily-armed men demanding entry to homes has made US less safe?

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
What lesson are we supposed to be learning by Trump Regime locking up a legal, upstanding, business-owning white Irishman married to an American?

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
What does anyone involved with this horrific absurdity think this plausibly accomplishes for them or US?!?

Reposted by David Rothschild

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 1d
“I’m not in fear of the other inmates. I’m afraid of the staff. They’re capable of anything.”

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Irish man held in ICE detention says he fears for his life and asks Ireland for help
Seamus Culleton describes conditions as ‘torture’ as he pleads with taoiseach to raise his case with Donald Trump
www.theguardian.com

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:

"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
Seriously, did anyone follow-up to see if Trump's Commerce Secretary took all of his nannies with him when left pedophilia island?

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
Happy to hear that Trump’s Commerce Secretary took all of this children with him when he left pedophilia island, but I hope a congressperson follows up with him on the fate of his nannies.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
VAN HOLLEN: Did you in fact make the visit to Epstein's private island?

LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 1d
Left: Bill Millin, aged 21, playing bagpipes on Sword Beach, Normandy, France, June 6, 1944

Right: Jack Duffy, aged 21, playing bagpipes outside Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles, United States, January 31, 2026

Reposted by John R. Hutchinson, Steve Peers, David Rothschild , and 11 more

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
VAN HOLLEN: Did you in fact make the visit to Epstein's private island?

LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 2d
Is it important that the President’s brain is broken @jaketapper.bsky.social?
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the BUY AMERICAN Act, and not use any American products, including our Steel. Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just “take advantage of America!” What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING! Ontario won't even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We’ll just get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup. The Tariffs Canada charges us for our Dairy products have, for many years, been unacceptable, putting our Farmers at great financial risk. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Reposted by Scott L. Greer, Steve Peers, David Rothschild , and 6 more

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
As everyone knows, the Country of Canada has treated the United States very unfairly for decades. Now, things are turning around for the U.S.A., and FAST! But imagine, Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. They own both the Canada and the United States side and, of course, built it with virtually no U.S. content. President Barack Hussein Obama stupidly gave them a waiver so they could get around the BUY AMERICAN Act, and not use any American products, including our Steel. Now, the Canadian Government expects me, as President of the United States, to PERMIT them to just “take advantage of America!” What does the United States of America get — Absolutely NOTHING! Ontario won't even put U.S. spirits, beverages, and other alcoholic products, on their shelves, they are absolutely prohibited from doing so and now, on top of everything else, Prime Minister Carney wants to make a deal with China — which will eat Canada alive. We’ll just get the leftovers! I don't think so. The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup. The Tariffs Canada charges us for our Dairy products have, for many years, been unacceptable, putting our Farmers at great financial risk. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them, and also, importantly, Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset. The revenues generated because of the U.S. Market will be astronomical. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 2d
Democrats find common ground with fascists, actual democrats would not.