Ray Anselmo
@rayanselmo.bsky.social
Current "community associate," former tech de-escalator, onetime writer-editor, longtime father, flag designer, football supporter, cat servant. Outside the camp with Jesus.
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Ray Anselmo
@rayanselmo.bsky.social
· Jan 20
20 January 2025
FAIR WARNING (thread):
It's already bad. Starting today, it's going to get much, much worse. And based on historical precedent, it's probably going to be an absolute disaster before it starts getting better.
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FAIR WARNING (thread):
It's already bad. Starting today, it's going to get much, much worse. And based on historical precedent, it's probably going to be an absolute disaster before it starts getting better.
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A Nativity display at a church in Massachusetts is sparking a debate after swapping Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus for a sign that reads "ICE was here."
Details: www.wpri.com/new-england/...
Details: www.wpri.com/new-england/...
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
A Nativity display at a church in Massachusetts is sparking a debate after swapping Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus for a sign that reads "ICE was here."
Details: www.wpri.com/new-england/...
Details: www.wpri.com/new-england/...
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Anyone who still supports Trump is a fucking racist.
No, wait, I take it back. As much as I disdain Trump, that's just not accurate.
What I meant to say is that anyone who ever supported Trump at any time is a fucking racist.
No, wait, I take it back. As much as I disdain Trump, that's just not accurate.
What I meant to say is that anyone who ever supported Trump at any time is a fucking racist.
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Anyone who still supports Trump is a fucking racist.
No, wait, I take it back. As much as I disdain Trump, that's just not accurate.
What I meant to say is that anyone who ever supported Trump at any time is a fucking racist.
No, wait, I take it back. As much as I disdain Trump, that's just not accurate.
What I meant to say is that anyone who ever supported Trump at any time is a fucking racist.
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people thought Judith Butler was exaggerating before but she's been proven right, i think
December 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
people thought Judith Butler was exaggerating before but she's been proven right, i think
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this clip encapsulates so much of what has been wrong about MSM Trump coverage for the past decade -- treating Trump's lies and bigotry as a valid "side" of a debate instead of calling it out, because calling it out makes it seem as though you're biased
MSNBC reporter presents Trump's shameful racism towards Somalis as merely "a different view"
December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
this clip encapsulates so much of what has been wrong about MSM Trump coverage for the past decade -- treating Trump's lies and bigotry as a valid "side" of a debate instead of calling it out, because calling it out makes it seem as though you're biased
Trump crash omelettes
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Trump crash omelettes
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the gremlins around him would never allow that, but the mamdani meeting showed that if you got some handsome charismatic leftists in a room with him and let him put his name on it, I bet you could get him behind medicare for all
If he wants to do this bullshit stuff we should at least call it the Donald J Trump Medicare for All and see if we can’t just do that
Donald Trump wants to be recognized as a peacemaker.
His deputies obliged today by putting his name on the headquarters of the U.S. Institute of Peace, an agency that DOGE tried to kill.
The new name — the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace — "adds insult to injury," said a lawyer for USIP staff.
His deputies obliged today by putting his name on the headquarters of the U.S. Institute of Peace, an agency that DOGE tried to kill.
The new name — the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace — "adds insult to injury," said a lawyer for USIP staff.
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
the gremlins around him would never allow that, but the mamdani meeting showed that if you got some handsome charismatic leftists in a room with him and let him put his name on it, I bet you could get him behind medicare for all
As if 2025 hasn't sucked ENOUGH!
A giant. One of the greats. Rest In Peace, Steve Cropper. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/a...
Steve Cropper, Guitarist, Songwriter and a Shaper of Memphis Soul Music
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
As if 2025 hasn't sucked ENOUGH!
"How does The New York Times cover the fire hose of news from the Trump administration?"
Really, really badly.
Really, really badly.
For my part, I would say that questioning the framing of some Times stories—for example, the highlighting of Trump’s putative emotions or the foregrounding of what he says (even when, as is often the case, what he says is false)—is not an indication that I want my “views validated.”
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"How does The New York Times cover the fire hose of news from the Trump administration?"
Really, really badly.
Really, really badly.
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This is really important. Both in the fact of IMLS reinstating grants. (Which have been *crucial* for libraries and civic life across the country. Notably in rural areas.)
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
IMLS announces "upon further review" that it is reinstating all federal grants to libraries. It leaves out that it's doing this because a federal court told them a few weeks ago that the Trump admin's decision to destroy libraries was not legal.
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants Washington, DC– Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersede...
www.imls.gov
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This is really important. Both in the fact of IMLS reinstating grants. (Which have been *crucial* for libraries and civic life across the country. Notably in rural areas.)
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
And in the example that the overall stalwartness and rigor of federal district/circuit courts has made a huge difference.
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Its basically a constant through history, theyre all gambling addicts and theyre all in huge debt
does no one remember what Sean McElwee actually went down for? for all the hate Nate Silver gets do you not notice the gambling? cmon guys if we can internalize the existence of a widespread elite drug problem a widespread elite gambling problem is well within reach
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Its basically a constant through history, theyre all gambling addicts and theyre all in huge debt
SLAY QUEEN
Rep. Ilhan Omar: "I hope he gets the help he needs. It sounds like he's trying to deflect from the failures that he's had as president ... he's fought to be the head of the pedophile protection party."
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
SLAY QUEEN
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Christopher Rufo is just a white supremacist, and I think it’s silly that we’re still doing news stories where he’s called a conservative activist or some other harmless sounding term.
December 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Christopher Rufo is just a white supremacist, and I think it’s silly that we’re still doing news stories where he’s called a conservative activist or some other harmless sounding term.
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Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein Scandal talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/steve...
Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein Scandal
We seem to be in another Epstein hiatus before the story and...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Steve Bannon’s Surprisingly Key Role in the Epstein Scandal talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/steve...
Definite working hypothesis.
I think part of What's Going On with billionaires is that the daily friction of interacting with normal people is part of what anchors people to the real world, and once you have enough money to buy your way out of the friction you can knock down a load-bearing column propping up your sanity.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Definite working hypothesis.
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The reactionary mind is incredibly neurotic about both being stolen from and being laughed at and that's part of why they're so consumed with anxieties about welfare cheats, fake refugees, fake disabled kids, etc. It's like an asexual version of their cucking anxiety.
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The reactionary mind is incredibly neurotic about both being stolen from and being laughed at and that's part of why they're so consumed with anxieties about welfare cheats, fake refugees, fake disabled kids, etc. It's like an asexual version of their cucking anxiety.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social: fascist sock puppet.
Jeffries: "The border is secure. That's a good thing. It happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it, of course he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration, there's a lot that's left to be desired."
December 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social: fascist sock puppet.
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every time these guys post about dating they reveal a deep and profound lack of game.
Yes where else could men possibly receive this scorching insight
December 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
every time these guys post about dating they reveal a deep and profound lack of game.
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Icymi: A week before Thanksgiving, the Trump administration deleted the Federal Report on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
The ‘Not One More’ report recorded indigenous deaths and disappearances, and provided resources and policy suggestions to address the crisis
www.jezebel.com/trump-admin-...
The ‘Not One More’ report recorded indigenous deaths and disappearances, and provided resources and policy suggestions to address the crisis
www.jezebel.com/trump-admin-...
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Icymi: A week before Thanksgiving, the Trump administration deleted the Federal Report on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
The ‘Not One More’ report recorded indigenous deaths and disappearances, and provided resources and policy suggestions to address the crisis
www.jezebel.com/trump-admin-...
The ‘Not One More’ report recorded indigenous deaths and disappearances, and provided resources and policy suggestions to address the crisis
www.jezebel.com/trump-admin-...
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"If it wasn’t for the Hispanic population coming to New Orleans after Katrina, we’d still be gutting houses,” he said. “And I can’t abide and just stand by while my friends get toted off for no reason. I’ve had enough.”"
Protesters rally in New Orleans as Trump launches immigration sweep
New Orleans anti-ICE protesters gathered at City Hall to protest Trump's deportation effort known as "Swamp Sweep."
www.nola.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"If it wasn’t for the Hispanic population coming to New Orleans after Katrina, we’d still be gutting houses,” he said. “And I can’t abide and just stand by while my friends get toted off for no reason. I’ve had enough.”"
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Despite rising tensions and the alleged closure of Venezuelan airspace, U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela have continued on their usual Wed/Fri schedule. The 74th such flight of the year (EAL8280) is currently en route from Phoenix, AZ to Caracas.
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Despite rising tensions and the alleged closure of Venezuelan airspace, U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela have continued on their usual Wed/Fri schedule. The 74th such flight of the year (EAL8280) is currently en route from Phoenix, AZ to Caracas.
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99% of complaints about things being better in the past boil down to "you miss not having adult responsibilities". The other 1% is that everything is manufactured to break after two years now.
Because you're an adult you fucking muppet. You gotta pay the magic forward.
December 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
99% of complaints about things being better in the past boil down to "you miss not having adult responsibilities". The other 1% is that everything is manufactured to break after two years now.
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Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
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Alina Habba’s parents emigrated to the US from Iraq citing persecution.
November 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Alina Habba’s parents emigrated to the US from Iraq citing persecution.
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NEW: Trump commuted the sentence of billion dollar Ponzi schemer David Gentile days into his sentence.
Gentile's business history is long intermingled with former oligarch Michael Cherney, wanted by Interpol for alleged ties to Russian organized crime.
jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/trump-comm...
Gentile's business history is long intermingled with former oligarch Michael Cherney, wanted by Interpol for alleged ties to Russian organized crime.
jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/trump-comm...
Trump commuted the prison sentence for a financial fraudster with ties to Russian tycoon allegedly linked to organized crime
David Gentile has long been in business with the family of Michael Cherney, accused of hiding the exiled Russian's assets in US companies
jacquelinesweet.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
NEW: Trump commuted the sentence of billion dollar Ponzi schemer David Gentile days into his sentence.
Gentile's business history is long intermingled with former oligarch Michael Cherney, wanted by Interpol for alleged ties to Russian organized crime.
jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/trump-comm...
Gentile's business history is long intermingled with former oligarch Michael Cherney, wanted by Interpol for alleged ties to Russian organized crime.
jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/trump-comm...
Just a periodic reminder that Joe Rogan has the intelligence of wet plywood.
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Just a periodic reminder that Joe Rogan has the intelligence of wet plywood.