Crooked Bridge
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“I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an evil somebody.” ~ A. Lincoln
I am a citizen, not a subject.
I am a citizen, not a subject.
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Crooked Bridge
@crookedbridge.bsky.social
· Jan 21
Of the number of statements made by Trump that should warrant grave concern and rebuke, this one may be the most striking.
“I was saved by god to make America great again.”
The media and most politicians have entered an era of compliant darkness. We would be foolish to look to them for help.
“I was saved by god to make America great again.”
The media and most politicians have entered an era of compliant darkness. We would be foolish to look to them for help.
Can we see all the pregame predictions from the jabbering heads that picked OSU over Indiana, with their final scores?
The point is, there are no experts.
The point is, there are no experts.
December 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Can we see all the pregame predictions from the jabbering heads that picked OSU over Indiana, with their final scores?
The point is, there are no experts.
The point is, there are no experts.
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I have *zero* proof of citizenship because my parents has no proof because their parents have no proof and their parents have no proof… you have to go back to the early 1900s to find anyone in my family becoming naturalized.
Everyone after that got it by being born here: a birthright, if you will.
Everyone after that got it by being born here: a birthright, if you will.
December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I have *zero* proof of citizenship because my parents has no proof because their parents have no proof and their parents have no proof… you have to go back to the early 1900s to find anyone in my family becoming naturalized.
Everyone after that got it by being born here: a birthright, if you will.
Everyone after that got it by being born here: a birthright, if you will.
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How these tech bros are dismantling democracy feels like sci-fi
If only it weren’t real
Their agendas have long aligned, operating like an interconnected ecosystem across politics and industry
Palantir was co-founded with Peter Thiel using the fortunes he made co-founding PayPal with Musk
#Pinks
If only it weren’t real
Their agendas have long aligned, operating like an interconnected ecosystem across politics and industry
Palantir was co-founded with Peter Thiel using the fortunes he made co-founding PayPal with Musk
#Pinks
The bizarre trajectory of Palantir CEO Alex Karp
YouTube video by Dave Jorgenson
youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
How these tech bros are dismantling democracy feels like sci-fi
If only it weren’t real
Their agendas have long aligned, operating like an interconnected ecosystem across politics and industry
Palantir was co-founded with Peter Thiel using the fortunes he made co-founding PayPal with Musk
#Pinks
If only it weren’t real
Their agendas have long aligned, operating like an interconnected ecosystem across politics and industry
Palantir was co-founded with Peter Thiel using the fortunes he made co-founding PayPal with Musk
#Pinks
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They are “flexible textualists”.
December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
They are “flexible textualists”.
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All those Originalists are suddenly not so attached to the actual words plainly written in the constitution all of the sudden. Weird.
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
All those Originalists are suddenly not so attached to the actual words plainly written in the constitution all of the sudden. Weird.
In (FY) 2024, individual and corporate income taxes generated approximately $2.93 trillion.
Trump’s tariffs will raise $2.1 trillion in revenue over the next 'decade'.
Anyone who thinks income tax is going to go away is an imbecile.
Trump’s tariffs will raise $2.1 trillion in revenue over the next 'decade'.
Anyone who thinks income tax is going to go away is an imbecile.
December 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
In (FY) 2024, individual and corporate income taxes generated approximately $2.93 trillion.
Trump’s tariffs will raise $2.1 trillion in revenue over the next 'decade'.
Anyone who thinks income tax is going to go away is an imbecile.
Trump’s tariffs will raise $2.1 trillion in revenue over the next 'decade'.
Anyone who thinks income tax is going to go away is an imbecile.
This is what Gianni Infantino came up with after Trump told him that unless he doesn't create a prize for him he will have ICE and CBP harass World Cup attendees from South American and African nations at all U.S. venues.
December 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is what Gianni Infantino came up with after Trump told him that unless he doesn't create a prize for him he will have ICE and CBP harass World Cup attendees from South American and African nations at all U.S. venues.
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The 14th Amendment expressly states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" are citizens.
If the MAGA 6 can “reason” their way around the plain meaning of that clear, unambiguous language, none of our Constitutional rights are safe.
If the MAGA 6 can “reason” their way around the plain meaning of that clear, unambiguous language, none of our Constitutional rights are safe.
December 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The 14th Amendment expressly states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" are citizens.
If the MAGA 6 can “reason” their way around the plain meaning of that clear, unambiguous language, none of our Constitutional rights are safe.
If the MAGA 6 can “reason” their way around the plain meaning of that clear, unambiguous language, none of our Constitutional rights are safe.
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I spent two years in the Trump administration. During that time, I saw how the president handled national security decisions. One of my biggest takeaways was this:
He fantasized regularly about maiming & killing unarmed civilians. Actually.
He fantasized regularly about maiming & killing unarmed civilians. Actually.
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I spent two years in the Trump administration. During that time, I saw how the president handled national security decisions. One of my biggest takeaways was this:
He fantasized regularly about maiming & killing unarmed civilians. Actually.
He fantasized regularly about maiming & killing unarmed civilians. Actually.
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The boat strikes are illegal. Dope couriers are not military combatants. So killing them with air strikes instead of arresting them is murder. It’s that simple.
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The boat strikes are illegal. Dope couriers are not military combatants. So killing them with air strikes instead of arresting them is murder. It’s that simple.
CNN..."Trump called his predecessor 'Sleepy Joe.' Now, he seems to be dozing off in meetings."
He IS dozing off in meetings.
They just can't bring themselves to stating a fact for fear of upsetting shit for brains.
He IS dozing off in meetings.
They just can't bring themselves to stating a fact for fear of upsetting shit for brains.
December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
CNN..."Trump called his predecessor 'Sleepy Joe.' Now, he seems to be dozing off in meetings."
He IS dozing off in meetings.
They just can't bring themselves to stating a fact for fear of upsetting shit for brains.
He IS dozing off in meetings.
They just can't bring themselves to stating a fact for fear of upsetting shit for brains.
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In 2016, Mike Lee started the Article 1 Project, a network of lawmakers seeking to reclaim congressional authority over spending and regulation and to curb executive discretion. Here’s what you’ll find about it on Lee’s website today.
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
In 2016, Mike Lee started the Article 1 Project, a network of lawmakers seeking to reclaim congressional authority over spending and regulation and to curb executive discretion. Here’s what you’ll find about it on Lee’s website today.
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The model of masculinity offered by MAGA, from Trump on down, has always been one of inadequate men pretending at greatness, but only a few are as laughably obvious as Pete Hegseth, a man whose every bellowed word bespeaks an unsubtle small-D energy that fuels him. www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is cowardice
He calls himself the "Secretary of War" and plays a tough guy on TV, but in real life he's a major weenie
www.salon.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The model of masculinity offered by MAGA, from Trump on down, has always been one of inadequate men pretending at greatness, but only a few are as laughably obvious as Pete Hegseth, a man whose every bellowed word bespeaks an unsubtle small-D energy that fuels him. www.salon.com/2025/12/03/p...
I am not a betting man, but if I was, I'd give the Trump led regime three weeks before it enters its final death throes.
Who is his Brutus?
Who is his Brutus?
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I am not a betting man, but if I was, I'd give the Trump led regime three weeks before it enters its final death throes.
Who is his Brutus?
Who is his Brutus?
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Kristi Noem tunnels further into tRump’s colon, inching past Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi.
Meanwhile, Arkansas and Texas still waits for FEMA relief money after killer tornadoes and floods.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #KristiNoem #tRumpsRumpKissers
Meanwhile, Arkansas and Texas still waits for FEMA relief money after killer tornadoes and floods.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #KristiNoem #tRumpsRumpKissers
Kristi Noem: "Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that."
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Kristi Noem tunnels further into tRump’s colon, inching past Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi.
Meanwhile, Arkansas and Texas still waits for FEMA relief money after killer tornadoes and floods.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #KristiNoem #tRumpsRumpKissers
Meanwhile, Arkansas and Texas still waits for FEMA relief money after killer tornadoes and floods.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #KristiNoem #tRumpsRumpKissers
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SUNDOWNING b4 our eyes‼️
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
SUNDOWNING b4 our eyes‼️
I must admit, I am a bit surprised that within one year, the regime has reached the we don't care who we offend stage of their term.
This mentality clearly indicates an intent to continue their rampage of unprecedented lawlessness and mendacity.
This mentality clearly indicates an intent to continue their rampage of unprecedented lawlessness and mendacity.
December 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I must admit, I am a bit surprised that within one year, the regime has reached the we don't care who we offend stage of their term.
This mentality clearly indicates an intent to continue their rampage of unprecedented lawlessness and mendacity.
This mentality clearly indicates an intent to continue their rampage of unprecedented lawlessness and mendacity.
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Not even a year and they've committed war crimes, while Trump keeps freeing hardened criminals from prison.
Everyone who voted for this abomination is responsible.
Everyone who voted for this abomination is responsible.
December 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Not even a year and they've committed war crimes, while Trump keeps freeing hardened criminals from prison.
Everyone who voted for this abomination is responsible.
Everyone who voted for this abomination is responsible.
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ChatGPT, please generate an exchange between Donald Trump and a reporter.
TRUMP: If they want to release my MRI it's ok w/me. It's perfect like my phone call where I got impeached
Q: What part of your body were they were looking at?
TRUMP: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain bc I took a cognitive test & aced it, which you would be incapable of doing
Q: What part of your body were they were looking at?
TRUMP: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain bc I took a cognitive test & aced it, which you would be incapable of doing
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
ChatGPT, please generate an exchange between Donald Trump and a reporter.
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"Much of the reality-based press is doing a poor job of even acknowledging that they have a role in saving democracy, much less doing anything about it."
Thank you, @sulliview.bsky.social. Yes, we need the media to do better!
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Thank you, @sulliview.bsky.social. Yes, we need the media to do better!
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Do better, Big Journalism. Please do much, much better
Low points from the New York Times, the BBC, the Washington Post and the New Yorker. And some highs.
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"Much of the reality-based press is doing a poor job of even acknowledging that they have a role in saving democracy, much less doing anything about it."
Thank you, @sulliview.bsky.social. Yes, we need the media to do better!
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Thank you, @sulliview.bsky.social. Yes, we need the media to do better!
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
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While this usually isn't the intent, "no one will ever be held accountable for this" doomerism is an excuse not to try.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
November 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
While this usually isn't the intent, "no one will ever be held accountable for this" doomerism is an excuse not to try.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
There'll be at least some accountability if enough Americans work for it. And this time really is different. Doesn't guarantee the aftermath will be, but it increases the chances.
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The current level of corruption is insane. youtube.com/shorts/4tiT1...
Trump pardons Honduran drug boss Juan Orlando Hernandez
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The current level of corruption is insane. youtube.com/shorts/4tiT1...
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I am voting for Consequences.
November 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I am voting for Consequences.
Other than scoring a bunch of points, what am I missing about North Texas? No wins over ranked opponents and their one loss is against a ranked opponent.
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Other than scoring a bunch of points, what am I missing about North Texas? No wins over ranked opponents and their one loss is against a ranked opponent.