The Tangible Participant
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Just going with the flow, man
Looks horrible, thanks.
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Looks horrible, thanks.
The idea that protest requires “experienced activists” is so fucking stupid
February 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The idea that protest requires “experienced activists” is so fucking stupid
If I have a choice between a group of normal people fired up about a specific cause, or a group of people who make it their entire identity to get fired up about causes, I’m going with the former every time.
February 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
If I have a choice between a group of normal people fired up about a specific cause, or a group of people who make it their entire identity to get fired up about causes, I’m going with the former every time.
“Why would I wash my towels? I’m clean when I use them.”
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
“Why would I wash my towels? I’m clean when I use them.”
“This line is not secure… I’ll email you”
February 3, 2026 at 5:52 AM
“This line is not secure… I’ll email you”
To coordinate following ICE…?
February 3, 2026 at 2:19 AM
To coordinate following ICE…?
What operation should they be securing? The operation is “follow ICE in person.” That can only be so secretive.
February 3, 2026 at 1:43 AM
What operation should they be securing? The operation is “follow ICE in person.” That can only be so secretive.
Okay but that amount has decreased over time so what is special about this time that is worth talking about?
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Okay but that amount has decreased over time so what is special about this time that is worth talking about?
Severe consequences for the entire Trump admin is the only thing that will heal us
February 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Severe consequences for the entire Trump admin is the only thing that will heal us
Beat the heat: tax the meat
January 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Beat the heat: tax the meat
It’s so rare to even see candidates talking to the camera like this, let alone electeds. It’s always just vague notions and imagery with “I’m ______ and I approve this message”
January 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It’s so rare to even see candidates talking to the camera like this, let alone electeds. It’s always just vague notions and imagery with “I’m ______ and I approve this message”
Even if he is fired he will continue advising
January 30, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Even if he is fired he will continue advising
There was a story I saw about how he got assaulted by ice recently like a week before he was murdered. But there wasn’t really anything to draw that conclusion from
January 28, 2026 at 4:54 AM
There was a story I saw about how he got assaulted by ice recently like a week before he was murdered. But there wasn’t really anything to draw that conclusion from
Sounds like they don’t want to have to go through confirmation hearings for her replacement. Miller would just keep advising anyway.
January 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Sounds like they don’t want to have to go through confirmation hearings for her replacement. Miller would just keep advising anyway.
Noem is in a cabinet-level secretary. Her job requires senate approval. Miller works as an advisor (and deputy chief of staff).
They want to keep Noem because they don’t want to do confirmation hearings for her replacement. Everyone knows Miller would continue advising even if he’s pushed out.
They want to keep Noem because they don’t want to do confirmation hearings for her replacement. Everyone knows Miller would continue advising even if he’s pushed out.
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Noem is in a cabinet-level secretary. Her job requires senate approval. Miller works as an advisor (and deputy chief of staff).
They want to keep Noem because they don’t want to do confirmation hearings for her replacement. Everyone knows Miller would continue advising even if he’s pushed out.
They want to keep Noem because they don’t want to do confirmation hearings for her replacement. Everyone knows Miller would continue advising even if he’s pushed out.
Turns out if you literally send the chat to people outside of your opsec circle, people outside of your opsec circle will have the information in the chat!
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Turns out if you literally send the chat to people outside of your opsec circle, people outside of your opsec circle will have the information in the chat!
I guess I’m just built different (enjoys giving interest-free loans to the government)
January 26, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I guess I’m just built different (enjoys giving interest-free loans to the government)
I’ve been saying this is coming. They’re gonna do a “mission accomplished” parade and move on and hope we forget about this by the midterms.
January 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I’ve been saying this is coming. They’re gonna do a “mission accomplished” parade and move on and hope we forget about this by the midterms.
Are republicans suddenly concerned about unemployed federal employees?
January 24, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Are republicans suddenly concerned about unemployed federal employees?
No, ICE is doing that.
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 AM
No, ICE is doing that.
“Does that mean I get a free pardon?”
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 PM
“Does that mean I get a free pardon?”