Aristippus
@aristippus.bsky.social
Sailor
Book-lover
Hater of false dichotomies
Not (R). Not (D). Not (L).
Maybe... "Civil-Libertarian, Anti-Oligarchic Social Democrat with Constitutional Institutionalism?" It's complicated.
Book-lover
Hater of false dichotomies
Not (R). Not (D). Not (L).
Maybe... "Civil-Libertarian, Anti-Oligarchic Social Democrat with Constitutional Institutionalism?" It's complicated.
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My summary of the files so far?
It's a massive "who's who" of the people who have ruined everything in this country, from healthcare to housing to politics. Hell, even to online message boards and social media.
It's a massive "who's who" of the people who have ruined everything in this country, from healthcare to housing to politics. Hell, even to online message boards and social media.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
My summary of the files so far?
It's a massive "who's who" of the people who have ruined everything in this country, from healthcare to housing to politics. Hell, even to online message boards and social media.
It's a massive "who's who" of the people who have ruined everything in this country, from healthcare to housing to politics. Hell, even to online message boards and social media.
The remodeled Center (artist's interpretation):
February 2, 2026 at 3:06 AM
The remodeled Center (artist's interpretation):
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Also trying to parse all the emails that read like they were written by a concussed golden retriever I think I finally get why these guys are so enthusiastic about getting chatbots to write for them
January 31, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Also trying to parse all the emails that read like they were written by a concussed golden retriever I think I finally get why these guys are so enthusiastic about getting chatbots to write for them
Germany's satirical newspaper:
"Vienna Academy of Fine Arts offers Donald Trump a place to study"
"...the university didn't always give some promising intellectuals the chance they deserved, thus unnecessarily driving them into politics." 🤣
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/wien...
"Vienna Academy of Fine Arts offers Donald Trump a place to study"
"...the university didn't always give some promising intellectuals the chance they deserved, thus unnecessarily driving them into politics." 🤣
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/wien...
Wiener Kunstakademie bietet Donald Trump Studienplatz an
Wien (dpo) - Die renommierte Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien hat Donald Trump heute überraschend einen Studienplatz für Malerei angeboten. Obwohl e
www.der-postillon.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Germany's satirical newspaper:
"Vienna Academy of Fine Arts offers Donald Trump a place to study"
"...the university didn't always give some promising intellectuals the chance they deserved, thus unnecessarily driving them into politics." 🤣
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/wien...
"Vienna Academy of Fine Arts offers Donald Trump a place to study"
"...the university didn't always give some promising intellectuals the chance they deserved, thus unnecessarily driving them into politics." 🤣
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/wien...
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by @democraticwins.bsky.social CNN just aired a devastating compilation of all the times ICE brutally attacked Americans. Remember, Donald Trump sponsored this. This is done at his command.
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
by @democraticwins.bsky.social CNN just aired a devastating compilation of all the times ICE brutally attacked Americans. Remember, Donald Trump sponsored this. This is done at his command.
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Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
Dropkick Murphys' Unveil Anti-ICE Song: "Too Scared to Join the Military, Too Dumb to Be a Cop"
Dropkick Murphys are releasing an anti-I.C.E. song, "Citizen I.C.E.," as part of their tour-only split LP with Haywire. Learn more.
consequence.net
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...
As someone who's spent over 28 years doing regular training on deadly force, use of force, and force escalation:
If not obeying an ICE agent or law enforcement officer was the standard for the application of deadly force, all the January 6th defendants would have received headstones vice pardons.
If not obeying an ICE agent or law enforcement officer was the standard for the application of deadly force, all the January 6th defendants would have received headstones vice pardons.
January 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
As someone who's spent over 28 years doing regular training on deadly force, use of force, and force escalation:
If not obeying an ICE agent or law enforcement officer was the standard for the application of deadly force, all the January 6th defendants would have received headstones vice pardons.
If not obeying an ICE agent or law enforcement officer was the standard for the application of deadly force, all the January 6th defendants would have received headstones vice pardons.
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
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JONATHAN ROSS THREAD: 🧵 I think a certain # of women have seen the video from Ross’s cellphone showing the taunts that led to Renee’s murder.
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
January 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
JONATHAN ROSS THREAD: 🧵 I think a certain # of women have seen the video from Ross’s cellphone showing the taunts that led to Renee’s murder.
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
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This week’s Sunday @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
August 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This week’s Sunday @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
Pax Americana 2: Electric... I mean, Oil Boogaloo
January 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Pax Americana 2: Electric... I mean, Oil Boogaloo
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Here we go again. Regime change. Oil. But this time, not even a vote in Congress. Share this video and join us at StopForeverWar.org to end unconstitutional and illegal #ForeverWar.
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Here we go again. Regime change. Oil. But this time, not even a vote in Congress. Share this video and join us at StopForeverWar.org to end unconstitutional and illegal #ForeverWar.
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"But Wiles conceded that attacking targets on Venezuela’s mainland would force Trump to get congressional approval. 'If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then [we’d need] Congress.'"
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
Trump’s Inner Circle, On the Record (Part 2 of 2)
Susie Wiles discusses the Epstein files, Pete Hegseth’s war tactics, and “retribution” against Letitia James.
www.vanityfair.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
"But Wiles conceded that attacking targets on Venezuela’s mainland would force Trump to get congressional approval. 'If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then [we’d need] Congress.'"
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
THREAD: I’ve long struggled to articulate my political position because it doesn't fit neatly into a single box or handy label. It’s a mix of pragmatic governance, civil liberty, and economic fairness. Here I'm gonna try and distill my thoughts from the 8 pages of brainstorming on the topic.
1/26
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December 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
THREAD: I’ve long struggled to articulate my political position because it doesn't fit neatly into a single box or handy label. It’s a mix of pragmatic governance, civil liberty, and economic fairness. Here I'm gonna try and distill my thoughts from the 8 pages of brainstorming on the topic.
1/26
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Almost on cue, The Catholic League comes out in support of "it's not technically pedophilia." @popeprevost.bsky.social
www.catholicleague.org/megyn-kelly-...
www.catholicleague.org/megyn-kelly-...
MEGYN KELLY IS RIGHT ABOUT EPSTEIN - Catholic League
Bill Donohue
www.catholicleague.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Almost on cue, The Catholic League comes out in support of "it's not technically pedophilia." @popeprevost.bsky.social
www.catholicleague.org/megyn-kelly-...
www.catholicleague.org/megyn-kelly-...
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OVERT ACT 125 In additional furtherance of the conspiracy, DEFENDANTS met on November 12, 2025 to discuss ways to wield official government power to prevent further news of the child sex trafficking ring from becoming public.
Exclusive: Top Trump administration officials plan to meet today to discuss House efforts to force the release of the Epstein files. https://cnn.it/3WSyk2Y
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
OVERT ACT 125 In additional furtherance of the conspiracy, DEFENDANTS met on November 12, 2025 to discuss ways to wield official government power to prevent further news of the child sex trafficking ring from becoming public.
November 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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When Al Jazeera has to fact check American media, you know your nation is in decline, especially when checking a report that mistook “Armenia” for “America” on a chart. What a way to confirm that Americans have low literacy levels.
#NotAllAmericanJournalists
#NotAllAmericanJournalists
US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities.
Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity
US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
When Al Jazeera has to fact check American media, you know your nation is in decline, especially when checking a report that mistook “Armenia” for “America” on a chart. What a way to confirm that Americans have low literacy levels.
#NotAllAmericanJournalists
#NotAllAmericanJournalists
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This is amazing. And it’s truly the stuff of nightmares.
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This is amazing. And it’s truly the stuff of nightmares.