Benjamin Lipiecki
@lipistickey.bsky.social
Modern living in the capitol of New England
Local kvetching; Massachusetts; Photographer
Local kvetching; Massachusetts; Photographer
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“Strong floor, no ceiling” is absolutely the type of slogan that a focus group of swing voters will tell you they find appealing after it has been a whole hour and they just want to go home.
It’s a slogan for people convinced this country *really* wants a Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign.
It’s a slogan for people convinced this country *really* wants a Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign.
November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“Strong floor, no ceiling” is absolutely the type of slogan that a focus group of swing voters will tell you they find appealing after it has been a whole hour and they just want to go home.
It’s a slogan for people convinced this country *really* wants a Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign.
It’s a slogan for people convinced this country *really* wants a Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign.
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The New Deal wasn’t built on a promise that there would be “no ceiling” for the richest Americans.
Quite the opposite, in fact. FDR knew its politics could only work if he singled out the rich as villains and knew that its policies could only work if the rich paid their fair share in taxes.
Quite the opposite, in fact. FDR knew its politics could only work if he singled out the rich as villains and knew that its policies could only work if the rich paid their fair share in taxes.
November 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The New Deal wasn’t built on a promise that there would be “no ceiling” for the richest Americans.
Quite the opposite, in fact. FDR knew its politics could only work if he singled out the rich as villains and knew that its policies could only work if the rich paid their fair share in taxes.
Quite the opposite, in fact. FDR knew its politics could only work if he singled out the rich as villains and knew that its policies could only work if the rich paid their fair share in taxes.
How we dooin @profanity.accountant ?
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
How we dooin @profanity.accountant ?
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Beyond depraved: "Hours after her detainment, court documents obtained by ABC News show that a federal judge ordered the government not to remove the 19-year-old from the U.S. and not to transfer her outside of Massachusetts. But Lopez Belloza was deported to Honduras the next day."
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Beyond depraved: "Hours after her detainment, court documents obtained by ABC News show that a federal judge ordered the government not to remove the 19-year-old from the U.S. and not to transfer her outside of Massachusetts. But Lopez Belloza was deported to Honduras the next day."
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Among other travesties in this statement, National Guard soldiers are not "law enforcement"
REPORTER: There are people upset with the president, believing the National Guard members shouldn't have been there
PIRRO: I don't even wanna talk about whether they should've been there. We ought to kiss the ground and thank God that the president said it's time to bring in more law enforcement
PIRRO: I don't even wanna talk about whether they should've been there. We ought to kiss the ground and thank God that the president said it's time to bring in more law enforcement
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Among other travesties in this statement, National Guard soldiers are not "law enforcement"
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No one shld lose sight of the fact that the Guard was only in DC as part of an extended political messaging stunt. The shooter is guilty for the attacks/carnage. Donald Trump is responsible for them. This is the collateral damage of Trump abusing his powers as President.
Pirro: "These Guardsmen and all who are here to protect the District are the line that separates a civilized society from a barbaric one."
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
No one shld lose sight of the fact that the Guard was only in DC as part of an extended political messaging stunt. The shooter is guilty for the attacks/carnage. Donald Trump is responsible for them. This is the collateral damage of Trump abusing his powers as President.
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2/ nor can we forget Thomas Fugate, the 22 year old Trump campaign worked appointed as the lead counter terrorism coordinator at DHS.
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
2/ nor can we forget Thomas Fugate, the 22 year old Trump campaign worked appointed as the lead counter terrorism coordinator at DHS.
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i’m so angry that we’re apparently going to be getting even what... three more of these? i can’t take this. it’s sickening bsky.app/profile/oliv...
this fuckin guy ...dropping allegations of journalistic malpractice and source betrayal in separate piece meal events like it’s delicious media gossip and then writing, “we haven’t reached the halfway point, and I haven’t yet described the most bizarre, consequential, and newsworthy events”
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
i’m so angry that we’re apparently going to be getting even what... three more of these? i can’t take this. it’s sickening bsky.app/profile/oliv...
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I just feel awful for the National Guard troopers caught up in this. They’re just standing around looking bored all the time, but they have been made into a deliberate symbol by the Trump admin and that may have made them a target for this gunman.
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration would send hundreds of additional National Guard soldiers to the nation’s capital after two soldiers were shot in the city Wednesday.
Trump Admin to Escalate D.C. Military Takeover After Two National Guard Members Shot
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I just feel awful for the National Guard troopers caught up in this. They’re just standing around looking bored all the time, but they have been made into a deliberate symbol by the Trump admin and that may have made them a target for this gunman.
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very odd that the Post would write up someone’s speciation as if it’s news. What are we doing here
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
very odd that the Post would write up someone’s speciation as if it’s news. What are we doing here
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you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
you're telling me a right-wing catholic convert is just a protestant in disguise? shocked
Remember when that guy who runs the New Hampshire Libertarian Twitter account basically said "someone ought to *bang bang kabloowie* Harris", and then the FBI showed up as his door and he just told them to go eff themselves and filmed himself laughing in their faces, and they just drove away?
Abuse of power extending beyond Senator Kelly
"FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic U.S. lawmakers."
DOJ official "said the interviews were to determine 'if there's any wrongdoing and then go from there.'"
Note: For video accurately stating military law
www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi...
"FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic U.S. lawmakers."
DOJ official "said the interviews were to determine 'if there's any wrongdoing and then go from there.'"
Note: For video accurately stating military law
www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi...
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Remember when that guy who runs the New Hampshire Libertarian Twitter account basically said "someone ought to *bang bang kabloowie* Harris", and then the FBI showed up as his door and he just told them to go eff themselves and filmed himself laughing in their faces, and they just drove away?
Pic of the weekend I think, a little love letter to Government Center & the Plaza
#boston #photography #filmphotography
#boston #photography #filmphotography
November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Pic of the weekend I think, a little love letter to Government Center & the Plaza
#boston #photography #filmphotography
#boston #photography #filmphotography
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A+ Massachusetts
Also, note that Markey is facing a challenger from the right in his own re-election
Also, note that Markey is facing a challenger from the right in his own re-election
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A+ Massachusetts
Also, note that Markey is facing a challenger from the right in his own re-election
Also, note that Markey is facing a challenger from the right in his own re-election
is continuing to eat Cheetos while scanning sheet film 😬
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
is continuing to eat Cheetos while scanning sheet film 😬
To be fair, he wasnt wrong 😁
Nov. 22, 1775: Newly arrived in Boston, a British officer is repulsed by the locals, who "retain the religious and civil principles brought over by their forefathers in the Reign of K. Charles I and are one hundred years behind Englishmen in every refinement." 1/2
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
To be fair, he wasnt wrong 😁
Chat, does this seem like something we should follow up on?
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Chat, does this seem like something we should follow up on?
gonna ride this deep cut til November, so buckle uppp
November 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
gonna ride this deep cut til November, so buckle uppp
Trump is genuinely relatable when he's not doing kabuki. Like he's just a quirky version of our quirky fascist relatives you get drunk with once a year, except I can't just ignore him by not using Facebook anymore
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Trump is genuinely relatable when he's not doing kabuki. Like he's just a quirky version of our quirky fascist relatives you get drunk with once a year, except I can't just ignore him by not using Facebook anymore
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As mayor of New York Mamdani controls access to the one thing Trump values above all else: tickets to CATS.
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
As mayor of New York Mamdani controls access to the one thing Trump values above all else: tickets to CATS.
Fuggetaboutit just two goddamn jamokes
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Fuggetaboutit just two goddamn jamokes
After a month..... finally got the e6 back! Was either a little underdeveloped, or more expired than i thought 😄 but a fun look.
grabbed two more rolls of ektachrome on the way out the door, so we're gonna revisit reversal......
#photography #filmphotography
grabbed two more rolls of ektachrome on the way out the door, so we're gonna revisit reversal......
#photography #filmphotography
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
After a month..... finally got the e6 back! Was either a little underdeveloped, or more expired than i thought 😄 but a fun look.
grabbed two more rolls of ektachrome on the way out the door, so we're gonna revisit reversal......
#photography #filmphotography
grabbed two more rolls of ektachrome on the way out the door, so we're gonna revisit reversal......
#photography #filmphotography
😄
November 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
😄
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"Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood.""
www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...
www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Framingham, driver arrested
Police have arrested a driver who was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Framingham.
www.cbsnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood.""
www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...
www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...