Matthew Macomber
@chumesog.bsky.social
I work in the IT field. I reshare various interests (i.e. Queer issues, accessibility, video games, weather, politics). Views here are my own. Partner to @alicia-klees.bsky.social! (He/Him)
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I've seen furries doing more than your caucus
House Democrats are in Minnesota today confronting ICE’s brutalization of American citizens.
We will hold every single one of these extremists accountable for their lawless behavior.
We will hold every single one of these extremists accountable for their lawless behavior.
January 18, 2026 at 3:35 AM
I've seen furries doing more than your caucus
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Could be 3-4 feet of lake-effect this round! Not a lot of ice on the lakes!
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Tom Niziol
NWS Buffalo snowfall totals for this MAJOR lake-effect snow event. I actually think the Tug Hill numbers are a bit conservative...although the max looks to be on the order of 4 feet.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Could be 3-4 feet of lake-effect this round! Not a lot of ice on the lakes!
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I'd like Bill to read his med school application essay where he talked about how much he wanted to help people.
So he could see that he had actually accomplished that...
But then ended up hurting far more people than he ever helped. And his legacy will be as the doctor who gave the keys to RFK Jr.
So he could see that he had actually accomplished that...
But then ended up hurting far more people than he ever helped. And his legacy will be as the doctor who gave the keys to RFK Jr.
Bill Cassidy losing a primary to a Trump-backed candidate might not really make the world a better place. But it would make Bill Cassidy sad. And I approve of things that make Bill Cassidy sad. I bet he actually thought his aggressive lies to push through the RFK Jr nomination would protect him.
Trump says he will endorse Julia Letlow if she runs against Bill Cassidy in a Republican senate primary.
January 18, 2026 at 3:05 AM
I'd like Bill to read his med school application essay where he talked about how much he wanted to help people.
So he could see that he had actually accomplished that...
But then ended up hurting far more people than he ever helped. And his legacy will be as the doctor who gave the keys to RFK Jr.
So he could see that he had actually accomplished that...
But then ended up hurting far more people than he ever helped. And his legacy will be as the doctor who gave the keys to RFK Jr.
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There’s genuinely no reason why the two countries could not work together given how China reoriented its economy around US interests.
But it was because China started to move up the value chain and challenge US dominance in certain sectors that the US decided to pull the plug.
But it was because China started to move up the value chain and challenge US dominance in certain sectors that the US decided to pull the plug.
January 18, 2026 at 1:35 AM
There’s genuinely no reason why the two countries could not work together given how China reoriented its economy around US interests.
But it was because China started to move up the value chain and challenge US dominance in certain sectors that the US decided to pull the plug.
But it was because China started to move up the value chain and challenge US dominance in certain sectors that the US decided to pull the plug.
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One thing people forget is that it wasn’t actually that long ago that China and the US were good economic partners.
This was under the assumption that China would always remain behind the US. Obama’s pivot to Asia led to the breakdown in relations. But the two countries could just be doing this.
This was under the assumption that China would always remain behind the US. Obama’s pivot to Asia led to the breakdown in relations. But the two countries could just be doing this.
“Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with Chinese companies within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge.”
“The goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.”
“The goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.”
Canada wants to be first in North America to build EV with Chinese knowledge: senior official | CBC News
Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with China within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge, according to a senior Canadian official.
www.cbc.ca
January 18, 2026 at 1:35 AM
One thing people forget is that it wasn’t actually that long ago that China and the US were good economic partners.
This was under the assumption that China would always remain behind the US. Obama’s pivot to Asia led to the breakdown in relations. But the two countries could just be doing this.
This was under the assumption that China would always remain behind the US. Obama’s pivot to Asia led to the breakdown in relations. But the two countries could just be doing this.
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“Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with Chinese companies within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge.”
“The goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.”
“The goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.”
Canada wants to be first in North America to build EV with Chinese knowledge: senior official | CBC News
Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with China within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge, according to a senior Canadian official.
www.cbc.ca
January 17, 2026 at 4:38 PM
“Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with Chinese companies within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge.”
“The goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.”
“The goal is for Canada to become the first country in North America to build this type of EV.”
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jd vance would sell his *own* children for a percocet if he thought it would get him closer to the presidency
NEW: JD Vance supported US strikes on Iran this week and reasoned that Trump had to enforce his own red line, per sources. It was a surprise role reversal for a politician who built his identity on opposing Middle East wars with a loose connection to core US interests
January 18, 2026 at 1:21 AM
jd vance would sell his *own* children for a percocet if he thought it would get him closer to the presidency
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NEW: Democrats want to flip Texas's Senate seat. But Jasmine Crockett's comments about immigrants doing work because "we're done picking cotton" has some Hispanic Democrats in the state worried
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How Jasmine Crockett could ruin the Democrats’ plan to win back the Senate
Jasmine Crockett tells Eric Garcia that she has not heard people criticize her past comments about immigrants. But some Democrats fear she could cost them a chance to flip a seat in Texas
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January 18, 2026 at 12:50 AM
NEW: Democrats want to flip Texas's Senate seat. But Jasmine Crockett's comments about immigrants doing work because "we're done picking cotton" has some Hispanic Democrats in the state worried
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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"we knowingly killed you, but we're going to remove the only tool of accountability you have to provide for your family, your young children, once you're dead, because we fucking killed you"
January 18, 2026 at 12:48 AM
"we knowingly killed you, but we're going to remove the only tool of accountability you have to provide for your family, your young children, once you're dead, because we fucking killed you"
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dystopian hellscape bullshit: "a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers"
Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.
Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits
Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:46 AM
dystopian hellscape bullshit: "a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers"
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Iratxe García Pérez, leader of the Socialist group:
"Trump’s 25% tariffs on allies supporting Greenland against his imperialist threats are unacceptable.
We must act now: suspend negotiations on the EU-US trade deal and activate the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
The EU will not bow to intimidation."
"Trump’s 25% tariffs on allies supporting Greenland against his imperialist threats are unacceptable.
We must act now: suspend negotiations on the EU-US trade deal and activate the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
The EU will not bow to intimidation."
Manfred Weber, the leader of the EPP, says the approval of the EU-US trade deal should be "put on hold" in response to Trump's 10% tariff threat.
Until today, the EPP, the largest group in the European Parliament, wanted to move forward with ratification despite the Greenland tensions.
Until today, the EPP, the largest group in the European Parliament, wanted to move forward with ratification despite the Greenland tensions.
January 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Iratxe García Pérez, leader of the Socialist group:
"Trump’s 25% tariffs on allies supporting Greenland against his imperialist threats are unacceptable.
We must act now: suspend negotiations on the EU-US trade deal and activate the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
The EU will not bow to intimidation."
"Trump’s 25% tariffs on allies supporting Greenland against his imperialist threats are unacceptable.
We must act now: suspend negotiations on the EU-US trade deal and activate the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
The EU will not bow to intimidation."
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Board of Peace?
You know where I heard that before?
1984 (the book): Ministry of Peace
You know where I heard that before?
1984 (the book): Ministry of Peace
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The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
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The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
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Trump Wants Nations to Pay $1 Billion to Stay on His Peace Board
According to a draft charter for the proposed group seen by Bloomberg, President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members. Decisions would b...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Board of Peace?
You know where I heard that before?
1984 (the book): Ministry of Peace
You know where I heard that before?
1984 (the book): Ministry of Peace
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History made in Virginia today.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being sworn in as the commonwealth's first woman governor. Breaking barriers, opening doors, and leading with purpose.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being sworn in as the commonwealth's first woman governor. Breaking barriers, opening doors, and leading with purpose.
I am honored to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
It is with a profound sense of duty to all Virginians that I assume the Governorship and pledge myself to work tirelessly on behalf of our Commonwealth — our home.
It is with a profound sense of duty to all Virginians that I assume the Governorship and pledge myself to work tirelessly on behalf of our Commonwealth — our home.
January 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM
History made in Virginia today.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being sworn in as the commonwealth's first woman governor. Breaking barriers, opening doors, and leading with purpose.
Congratulations to @abigailspanberger.com on being sworn in as the commonwealth's first woman governor. Breaking barriers, opening doors, and leading with purpose.
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HAPPENING NOW in Nuuk: Massive crowds are marching in Nuuk, Greenland to protest the Trump administration.
One sign says it all:
“NO MEANS NO.”
Greenland is not for sale.
One sign says it all:
“NO MEANS NO.”
Greenland is not for sale.
January 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
HAPPENING NOW in Nuuk: Massive crowds are marching in Nuuk, Greenland to protest the Trump administration.
One sign says it all:
“NO MEANS NO.”
Greenland is not for sale.
One sign says it all:
“NO MEANS NO.”
Greenland is not for sale.
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The thing that I hate most in the world is some mother fucker in a Winter Park McMansion who thinks that scamming people is cool and smart but paying taxes is for suckers.
These dicks think they’re winning but their souls smell like ass and they’ve built nothing but wealth.
These dicks think they’re winning but their souls smell like ass and they’ve built nothing but wealth.
January 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
The thing that I hate most in the world is some mother fucker in a Winter Park McMansion who thinks that scamming people is cool and smart but paying taxes is for suckers.
These dicks think they’re winning but their souls smell like ass and they’ve built nothing but wealth.
These dicks think they’re winning but their souls smell like ass and they’ve built nothing but wealth.
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June 2024: "Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack‘s [(R)] son James Phillip Womack was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine."
Jan. 2026: Trump pardons James Phillip Womack.
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Jan. 2026: Trump pardons James Phillip Womack.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
June 2024: "Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack‘s [(R)] son James Phillip Womack was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine."
Jan. 2026: Trump pardons James Phillip Womack.
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Jan. 2026: Trump pardons James Phillip Womack.
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www.justice.gov/pardon/media...
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that’s right
Spanberger ends relationship between ICE and Virginia State Police
“This is an absolutely huge first step because it sends a message that she cares about the trust that the community has with the government, not just law enforcement,” immigration advocate Luis Aguila...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
that’s right
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There was an "influencer" who "went live" after being entombed for three days. But you kids probably haven't heard of him
January 17, 2026 at 6:29 PM
There was an "influencer" who "went live" after being entombed for three days. But you kids probably haven't heard of him
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The EU actually has an Anti-Coercion instrument that would allow it to implement trade restrictions and block investment and other aspects.
But they didn't use it on the US last year, and they really want to use it against China lol.
So we'll see what happens. I'm not expecting much tbh.
But they didn't use it on the US last year, and they really want to use it against China lol.
So we'll see what happens. I'm not expecting much tbh.
Trump just announced a 10% tariff on most of Europe until Greenland is surrendered.
It is time for the EU to put a 20% tariff on the USA and sign a free trade deal with China.
It is time for the EU to put a 20% tariff on the USA and sign a free trade deal with China.
January 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The EU actually has an Anti-Coercion instrument that would allow it to implement trade restrictions and block investment and other aspects.
But they didn't use it on the US last year, and they really want to use it against China lol.
So we'll see what happens. I'm not expecting much tbh.
But they didn't use it on the US last year, and they really want to use it against China lol.
So we'll see what happens. I'm not expecting much tbh.
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The FBI does not send you a letter inviting you to submit a written statement.
If they want to talk to you, two of them just show up in person. They don’t want you to do the writing, that’s not how it works.
The FBI agents write the summary of the interview in their 302s.
If they want to talk to you, two of them just show up in person. They don’t want you to do the writing, that’s not how it works.
The FBI agents write the summary of the interview in their 302s.
January 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The FBI does not send you a letter inviting you to submit a written statement.
If they want to talk to you, two of them just show up in person. They don’t want you to do the writing, that’s not how it works.
The FBI agents write the summary of the interview in their 302s.
If they want to talk to you, two of them just show up in person. They don’t want you to do the writing, that’s not how it works.
The FBI agents write the summary of the interview in their 302s.
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New tariff just dropped.
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
January 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
New tariff just dropped.
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).