Michael Markman
@mickeleh.bsky.social
Avid news reader. Occasional news kibbitzer. Retired marketer. Retired YouTuber. NYer transplanted to PNW. Blue to the core.
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Michael Markman
@mickeleh.bsky.social
· Feb 22
RESISTANCE ACTION PLAN:
6 phone calls a day.
Hit both the DC offices and the local offices of your two senators and your member of Congress.
STRETCH PLAN: Show up in person at their offices and local Town Halls
6 phone calls a day.
Hit both the DC offices and the local offices of your two senators and your member of Congress.
STRETCH PLAN: Show up in person at their offices and local Town Halls
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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"But however a spiral begins, the ensuing breakdown of order...will be T’s fault.
"The reasons...will be obvious to every1 who’s been paying attn."
Problem is, most media are Right Wing. So most ppl paying attn, hear pretty lies about T/GOP & ugly lies about Dems.
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"The reasons...will be obvious to every1 who’s been paying attn."
Problem is, most media are Right Wing. So most ppl paying attn, hear pretty lies about T/GOP & ugly lies about Dems.
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The Vast Reach of Right Wing Disinformation
In one of my previous essays, I explained how very much in denial most Americans are about the extent to which our nation is immersed in…
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November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"But however a spiral begins, the ensuing breakdown of order...will be T’s fault.
"The reasons...will be obvious to every1 who’s been paying attn."
Problem is, most media are Right Wing. So most ppl paying attn, hear pretty lies about T/GOP & ugly lies about Dems.
upine.medium.com/the-vast-rea...
"The reasons...will be obvious to every1 who’s been paying attn."
Problem is, most media are Right Wing. So most ppl paying attn, hear pretty lies about T/GOP & ugly lies about Dems.
upine.medium.com/the-vast-rea...
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I helped introduce a bill to fully repeal Republicans' cuts to SNAP—the largest cuts in history.
SNAP is an investment in people and a commitment we make that, in the richest country on earth, kids and families should not be forced to go hungry.
SNAP is an investment in people and a commitment we make that, in the richest country on earth, kids and families should not be forced to go hungry.
November 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I helped introduce a bill to fully repeal Republicans' cuts to SNAP—the largest cuts in history.
SNAP is an investment in people and a commitment we make that, in the richest country on earth, kids and families should not be forced to go hungry.
SNAP is an investment in people and a commitment we make that, in the richest country on earth, kids and families should not be forced to go hungry.
Brian Beutler’s post from Oct 14:
“Let’s resolve not to be superstitious about it: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller will probably get the blood in the streets they want eventually.”
“Let’s resolve not to be superstitious about it: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller will probably get the blood in the streets they want eventually.”
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Brian Beutler’s post from Oct 14:
“Let’s resolve not to be superstitious about it: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller will probably get the blood in the streets they want eventually.”
“Let’s resolve not to be superstitious about it: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller will probably get the blood in the streets they want eventually.”
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Also, in his last term, Trump mused about shooting protestors in the legs. The man is a convicted felon who issued illegal orders regularly to his top company officers.
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Also, in his last term, Trump mused about shooting protestors in the legs. The man is a convicted felon who issued illegal orders regularly to his top company officers.
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Republicans are trying to sneak a provision into the annual defense spending bill to block states from passing AI regulations — a direct ask from Big Tech lobbyists who only care about their own profits, not your safety.
It’s a ridiculous proposal.
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
It’s a ridiculous proposal.
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
Republicans are looking for a way to bring back the AI moratorium
Congress’ last attempt to pause state AI regulations failed.
www.theverge.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Republicans are trying to sneak a provision into the annual defense spending bill to block states from passing AI regulations — a direct ask from Big Tech lobbyists who only care about their own profits, not your safety.
It’s a ridiculous proposal.
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
It’s a ridiculous proposal.
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
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While Nicolás Maduro’s repression (not nearly as brutal as the Saudi state) is used as a potential justification for invading the country and deposing him, Saudi Arabia’s crimes are largely ignored.
www.currentaffairs.org/news/dont-le...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/dont-le...
Don’t Let Them Erase Jamal Khashoggi
We must fight to preserve the memory of a dissident killed for questioning the United States’ favorite dictatorship. Two American presidents have shamefully tried to move on.
www.currentaffairs.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
While Nicolás Maduro’s repression (not nearly as brutal as the Saudi state) is used as a potential justification for invading the country and deposing him, Saudi Arabia’s crimes are largely ignored.
www.currentaffairs.org/news/dont-le...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/dont-le...
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This is disgusting.
Ronald Reagan refused to acknowledge the AIDS crisis. Even refused to help his "friend from the Hollywood days" Rock Hudson.
George W. Bush waited 7 years to recognize World AIDS Day.
And now we are back to a POS GOP POTUS who will ignore it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Ronald Reagan refused to acknowledge the AIDS crisis. Even refused to help his "friend from the Hollywood days" Rock Hudson.
George W. Bush waited 7 years to recognize World AIDS Day.
And now we are back to a POS GOP POTUS who will ignore it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is disgusting.
Ronald Reagan refused to acknowledge the AIDS crisis. Even refused to help his "friend from the Hollywood days" Rock Hudson.
George W. Bush waited 7 years to recognize World AIDS Day.
And now we are back to a POS GOP POTUS who will ignore it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Ronald Reagan refused to acknowledge the AIDS crisis. Even refused to help his "friend from the Hollywood days" Rock Hudson.
George W. Bush waited 7 years to recognize World AIDS Day.
And now we are back to a POS GOP POTUS who will ignore it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
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More broken promises.
Trump Administration Slammed After EPA Approves 'Forever Chemical' Pesticides On Food
www.comicsands.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
More broken promises.
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The Department of Government Efficiency is claiming that it is still operational, despite reports that the agency has disbanded. trib.al/R5b8Fx6
DOGE Kills Shutdown Rumors, Vows to Continue Terrorizing Americans
The “Department of Government Efficiency” says it’s not going anywhere.
trib.al
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Department of Government Efficiency is claiming that it is still operational, despite reports that the agency has disbanded. trib.al/R5b8Fx6
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Schumer’s Epstein files Unanimous Consent tactic worked.
Hard to Explain Trump not being a pedo at Thanksgiving this year if the files are still not released after tonight, it’s a federal crime to withhold them, and they paid people overtime to get them ready… months ago.
Hard to Explain Trump not being a pedo at Thanksgiving this year if the files are still not released after tonight, it’s a federal crime to withhold them, and they paid people overtime to get them ready… months ago.
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Schumer’s Epstein files Unanimous Consent tactic worked.
Hard to Explain Trump not being a pedo at Thanksgiving this year if the files are still not released after tonight, it’s a federal crime to withhold them, and they paid people overtime to get them ready… months ago.
Hard to Explain Trump not being a pedo at Thanksgiving this year if the files are still not released after tonight, it’s a federal crime to withhold them, and they paid people overtime to get them ready… months ago.
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Trump rages about New York Times story on age: ‘PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST’
Trump rages about New York Times story on age: ‘PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST’
The president, now 79, is the oldest person ever elected to the Oval Office.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Trump rages about New York Times story on age: ‘PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST’
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An Indiana legislator opposed President Trump’s push for the state to redraw its congressional map to gain GOP seats in next year’s midterms. Harassment followed. “I’d rather my house not get firebombed,” the lawmaker told @russellberman.bsky.social.
‘I’d Rather My House Not Get Firebombed’
He opposed gerrymandering. Harassment followed.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An Indiana legislator opposed President Trump’s push for the state to redraw its congressional map to gain GOP seats in next year’s midterms. Harassment followed. “I’d rather my house not get firebombed,” the lawmaker told @russellberman.bsky.social.
People power resurgent. Parallels to the 1890s… and Joy Reid for the big finish.
November 25, 2025 A particularly appropriate lesson today from the good professor, @hcrichardson.bsky.social.
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November 25, 2025
Last week, a poll conducted for Global EV Alliance, made up of electric vehicle driver associations around the world, found that 52% of Americans would avoid buying a Tesla for political reasons.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
People power resurgent. Parallels to the 1890s… and Joy Reid for the big finish.
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the lesson is ALWAYS play the long game :)
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
the lesson is ALWAYS play the long game :)
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Hegseth is a dork
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hegseth is a dork
I presume that on his way out, Trump will issue full and blanket pardons to all the miscreants and morons operating in his name—as he did with the J6 mob. Then what? How do we keep this from happening again?
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I presume that on his way out, Trump will issue full and blanket pardons to all the miscreants and morons operating in his name—as he did with the J6 mob. Then what? How do we keep this from happening again?
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What a topsy-turvy time we live in.
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What a topsy-turvy time we live in.
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“Dr. Ralph Abraham, who as Louisiana’s surgeon general ordered the state health department to stop promoting vaccinations and who has called Covid vaccines “dangerous,” has been named the second in command at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.D.C.’s Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“Dr. Ralph Abraham, who as Louisiana’s surgeon general ordered the state health department to stop promoting vaccinations and who has called Covid vaccines “dangerous,” has been named the second in command at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
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who knows the future of AI, its real world value, what it can achieve, what profits it will drive. But we can more confidently say something very weird is happening here when we look at the question of resource allocation and the very small number of individuals driving it.
The Surreal Madness of the AI Boom talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-s... via @TPM
The Surreal Madness of the AI Boom
TPM Reader EB emailed today to tell me something that hadn’t come...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
who knows the future of AI, its real world value, what it can achieve, what profits it will drive. But we can more confidently say something very weird is happening here when we look at the question of resource allocation and the very small number of individuals driving it.
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ICE lifted a $180 million cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program while guaranteeing multimillion-dollar payouts for private surveillance firms, according to new contracting records reviewed by WIRED.
ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement lifted a $180 million cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program while guaranteeing multimillion-dollar payouts for private surveillance firms.
wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
ICE lifted a $180 million cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program while guaranteeing multimillion-dollar payouts for private surveillance firms, according to new contracting records reviewed by WIRED.
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Breaking News: The CDC quietly appointed Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham, who has been critical of vaccines, as its second in command. During the Covid pandemic, he promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
C.D.C. Quietly Appoints Doctor Critical of Vaccines as Second in Command
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
trib.al
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Breaking News: The CDC quietly appointed Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham, who has been critical of vaccines, as its second in command. During the Covid pandemic, he promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign.
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Welcome to our “Competitive Autocracy”, where business leaders shower him with gifts, pay fines to avoid his frivolous lawsuits, agree to give away a cut of their export revenue — and greenlight his movie ideas.
$PSKY
$PSKY
I teased this last night in What I’m Hearing but now confirmed: Paramount WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Welcome to our “Competitive Autocracy”, where business leaders shower him with gifts, pay fines to avoid his frivolous lawsuits, agree to give away a cut of their export revenue — and greenlight his movie ideas.
$PSKY
$PSKY
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These horrors are being committed in our names.
Our tax dollars are paying for these crimes.
Our tax dollars are paying for these crimes.
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
These horrors are being committed in our names.
Our tax dollars are paying for these crimes.
Our tax dollars are paying for these crimes.
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The draft dodging idiot posted a pic of this West Point plaque. It contains these words:
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The draft dodging idiot posted a pic of this West Point plaque. It contains these words:
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition