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How many yous are there in credulous?
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every time I do a thread like this about a good election result I get a whole lot of “don’t get ahead of yourself, we still gotta make sure people are motivated for November” replies/quotes and while I understand the sentiment you know what gets people motivated?
winning! let yourself get excited!
winning! let yourself get excited!
Dems are now overperforming the 2024 lean of red districts by, uh, 30+ points in special elections
I’m not sure “apocalyptic” is sufficient to describe how the environment is starting to look for the GOP in November
I’m not sure “apocalyptic” is sufficient to describe how the environment is starting to look for the GOP in November
RESULT: Democrat Chasity Martinez wins a special election for a legislative seat in Louisiana, 62% to 38%.
This was a district that Trump carried by 13% last year, so a big overperformance by Dems, but the seat was already Dem-held.
This was a district that Trump carried by 13% last year, so a big overperformance by Dems, but the seat was already Dem-held.
February 8, 2026 at 4:05 AM
every time I do a thread like this about a good election result I get a whole lot of “don’t get ahead of yourself, we still gotta make sure people are motivated for November” replies/quotes and while I understand the sentiment you know what gets people motivated?
winning! let yourself get excited!
winning! let yourself get excited!
Not news: Dog bites man
News: Dog's staffer bite man
News: Dog's staffer bite man
February 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Not news: Dog bites man
News: Dog's staffer bite man
News: Dog's staffer bite man
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read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
February 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000
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Good to see that many Dem elected officials now want to be seen getting involved in the cases of immigrants who have been wrongly detained by ICE.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Good to see that many Dem elected officials now want to be seen getting involved in the cases of immigrants who have been wrongly detained by ICE.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
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Xbox LIVE was willing to do in 2013 what the entire US establishment was not.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Xbox LIVE was willing to do in 2013 what the entire US establishment was not.
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Shot and chaser from new Epstein batch
January 30, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Shot and chaser from new Epstein batch
LinkedIn, the company that puts broken unsubscribe links in all their emails
January 28, 2026 at 3:09 AM
LinkedIn, the company that puts broken unsubscribe links in all their emails
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Federal agents cannot murder people in broad daylight and face zero consequences.
I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands.
The DHS bill needs to be split off from the larger funding package before the Senate—Republicans must work with us to do that.
I’ll keep fighting to rein in DHS and ICE.
I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands.
The DHS bill needs to be split off from the larger funding package before the Senate—Republicans must work with us to do that.
I’ll keep fighting to rein in DHS and ICE.
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Federal agents cannot murder people in broad daylight and face zero consequences.
I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands.
The DHS bill needs to be split off from the larger funding package before the Senate—Republicans must work with us to do that.
I’ll keep fighting to rein in DHS and ICE.
I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands.
The DHS bill needs to be split off from the larger funding package before the Senate—Republicans must work with us to do that.
I’ll keep fighting to rein in DHS and ICE.
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MINNESOTA VERSION OF COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS
January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
MINNESOTA VERSION OF COME OUT YE BLACK AND TANS
"Batshit Crazy" is so 2017. 2026 is "Bullshit Crazy"
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 AM
"Batshit Crazy" is so 2017. 2026 is "Bullshit Crazy"
@nytimes.com mobile app routes to a dead URL
January 4, 2026 at 3:39 AM
@nytimes.com mobile app routes to a dead URL
If I get one more "breaking news" alert for a scheduled event, I'm going to turn the alerts off @nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:10 AM
If I get one more "breaking news" alert for a scheduled event, I'm going to turn the alerts off @nytimes.com
Least fun series format possible
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Least fun series format possible
If you're using AI to complete a task, just don't do the task. It obviously isn't important enough to do right.
I'll cautiously say I've noticed more skepticism about AI in the corporate world and it's mostly because people's coworkers are creating extra work for them. They don't have the vocabulary to describe it yet but it's basically the "Why should I read what you couldn't be bothered to write" thing
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
If you're using AI to complete a task, just don't do the task. It obviously isn't important enough to do right.
Very funny that Josh Barro thinks centrists have ideas
October 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Very funny that Josh Barro thinks centrists have ideas
It is quite possible to be brave in the face of a consolidating authoritarian. But to @radiofreetom.bsky.social it's inconceivable.
If we were living under fascism, none of you would be here daring to post things. You'd be erasing your social media accounts and keeping your head down; you'd know that peacocking your faux-bravery on a network would expose you to being disappeared.
You have no idea what "fascism" really means.
You have no idea what "fascism" really means.
the regime is zip tying toddlers and ripping them away from their mothers unclothed... calling it fascism upsets this neo-con.
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It is quite possible to be brave in the face of a consolidating authoritarian. But to @radiofreetom.bsky.social it's inconceivable.
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They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office
After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects
Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs
Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs
October 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office
Everybody calm down. The President is not dead. He is just undergoing his regularly scheduled 72-hour colonoscopy.
October 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Everybody calm down. The President is not dead. He is just undergoing his regularly scheduled 72-hour colonoscopy.
Received a @bruceharrell.bsky.social push poll of a video of him bullying @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social for ??? leading an effective advocacy organization, i guess.
Money well spent!
Also, Bruce, baby. We've seen your approach to homelessness and public safety, and it sucks. Good luck on that!
Money well spent!
Also, Bruce, baby. We've seen your approach to homelessness and public safety, and it sucks. Good luck on that!
October 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Received a @bruceharrell.bsky.social push poll of a video of him bullying @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social for ??? leading an effective advocacy organization, i guess.
Money well spent!
Also, Bruce, baby. We've seen your approach to homelessness and public safety, and it sucks. Good luck on that!
Money well spent!
Also, Bruce, baby. We've seen your approach to homelessness and public safety, and it sucks. Good luck on that!
Federal Troops in Portland looking to secure Epstein files including Trump pee tape.
If people really wanted distractions to fail and stop, all you have to do is teach the algorithm that Epstein is related to that topic.
You can talk about them together or invent hashtags. #PortlandEpsteinFiles
You can talk about them together or invent hashtags. #PortlandEpsteinFiles
September 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Federal Troops in Portland looking to secure Epstein files including Trump pee tape.
I see why there was such consternation about Vancouver not being able to support the Whitecaps. US Soccer can't even pay VAR refs to watch their games #SEAvVAN
September 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I see why there was such consternation about Vancouver not being able to support the Whitecaps. US Soccer can't even pay VAR refs to watch their games #SEAvVAN
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what anil said. also, two things are true:
1. america has a horrific, brutal facist and authoritarian tradition which has prepared for this moment;
2. that is not the only american tradition, and pretending it is helps the fascists.
1. america has a horrific, brutal facist and authoritarian tradition which has prepared for this moment;
2. that is not the only american tradition, and pretending it is helps the fascists.
Lots of folks want to have a gotcha, "did you know: America has always had corruption!" No shit. But did you know: a huge reason millions of people came to this country was because it was *better* at things like the rule of law and not being openly corrupt. For real. bsky.app/profile/anil...
sure, sure, I get that this is the "savvy" take. But no, actually, you didn't have the mayor of the largest city in the country openly bargaining away obvious crimes with the president of the United States in plain view of everyone.
September 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
what anil said. also, two things are true:
1. america has a horrific, brutal facist and authoritarian tradition which has prepared for this moment;
2. that is not the only american tradition, and pretending it is helps the fascists.
1. america has a horrific, brutal facist and authoritarian tradition which has prepared for this moment;
2. that is not the only american tradition, and pretending it is helps the fascists.
Going to go down to my local war zone to stand in line 90 minutes for brunch
September 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Going to go down to my local war zone to stand in line 90 minutes for brunch
A stair which will live in infamy
The terrorist attack on Trump’s escalator was the worst terrorist act on American soil since 9/11.
September 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
A stair which will live in infamy