Chris McCoy
@scipiogemini.bsky.social
he/him/his, Gen X, queer, poly, socialist, communist, atheist/polytheist. If you're following me for something profound, I will let you down frequently.
Free Palestine.
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Chris McCoy
@scipiogemini.bsky.social
· Feb 7
The vast majority of people will never care about an issue untill they are personally affected. Some people will start caring when a loved one is harmed, but for most people, it will take impacting them directly.
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You cannot prove a negative. You cannot prove that X does not cause Y. That's not how proofs work.
The burden of proof is to show that X causes Y. So far there is no proof that vaccines cause autism.
Stating otherwise is not just disinformation but malinformation.
The burden of proof is to show that X causes Y. So far there is no proof that vaccines cause autism.
Stating otherwise is not just disinformation but malinformation.
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
You cannot prove a negative. You cannot prove that X does not cause Y. That's not how proofs work.
The burden of proof is to show that X causes Y. So far there is no proof that vaccines cause autism.
Stating otherwise is not just disinformation but malinformation.
The burden of proof is to show that X causes Y. So far there is no proof that vaccines cause autism.
Stating otherwise is not just disinformation but malinformation.
Every conservative accusation is a confession.
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Every conservative accusation is a confession.
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THIS IS INCREDIBLY INSPIRING!
Please watch and share as Starbucks baristas demonstrate outside the company's biggest distribution hub.
They're on DAY 7 of their strike. Baristas and their allies are protesting Starbucks’ serious and unresolved unfair labor practices.
REPOST IF YOU SUPPORT THEM
Please watch and share as Starbucks baristas demonstrate outside the company's biggest distribution hub.
They're on DAY 7 of their strike. Baristas and their allies are protesting Starbucks’ serious and unresolved unfair labor practices.
REPOST IF YOU SUPPORT THEM
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
THIS IS INCREDIBLY INSPIRING!
Please watch and share as Starbucks baristas demonstrate outside the company's biggest distribution hub.
They're on DAY 7 of their strike. Baristas and their allies are protesting Starbucks’ serious and unresolved unfair labor practices.
REPOST IF YOU SUPPORT THEM
Please watch and share as Starbucks baristas demonstrate outside the company's biggest distribution hub.
They're on DAY 7 of their strike. Baristas and their allies are protesting Starbucks’ serious and unresolved unfair labor practices.
REPOST IF YOU SUPPORT THEM
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Legitimate reasons
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Legitimate reasons
"You tried to hide wrongdoing, therefore it is only logical to conclude that wrongdoing worth hiding occurred."
Destroying evidence is illegal.
This should be an automatic guilty verdict.
Destroying evidence is illegal.
This should be an automatic guilty verdict.
Nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from the Broadview ICE Detention Center has been "irretrievably destroyed" and cannot be produced as evidence in a lawsuit against the government over abhorrent conditions there:
www.404media.co/two-weeks-of...
www.404media.co/two-weeks-of...
Two Weeks of Surveillance Footage From ICE Detention Center ‘Irretrievably Destroyed’
"Defendants have indicated that some video between October 19, 2025 and October 31, 2025 has been irretrievably destroyed and therefore cannot be produced on an expedited basis or at all."
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"You tried to hide wrongdoing, therefore it is only logical to conclude that wrongdoing worth hiding occurred."
Destroying evidence is illegal.
This should be an automatic guilty verdict.
Destroying evidence is illegal.
This should be an automatic guilty verdict.
The case for overthrowing Trump.
The case for overthrowing MAGA.
The case for overthrowing the entire Republican Party.
The case for overthrowing literal Nazis on our own damn country.
The case for overthrowing MAGA.
The case for overthrowing the entire Republican Party.
The case for overthrowing literal Nazis on our own damn country.
There is no batshit far-right idea that the NYT's "reasonable" conservatives will not launder into polite discourse.
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The case for overthrowing Trump.
The case for overthrowing MAGA.
The case for overthrowing the entire Republican Party.
The case for overthrowing literal Nazis on our own damn country.
The case for overthrowing MAGA.
The case for overthrowing the entire Republican Party.
The case for overthrowing literal Nazis on our own damn country.
My most woke opinion is that people convicted of (or even charged with) any crime should not lose any of their rights.
If all the state has to do to take away your rights is charge you with a crime (even if they have to make up a new one in order to target you), no one has rights.
If all the state has to do to take away your rights is charge you with a crime (even if they have to make up a new one in order to target you), no one has rights.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
My most woke opinion is that people convicted of (or even charged with) any crime should not lose any of their rights.
If all the state has to do to take away your rights is charge you with a crime (even if they have to make up a new one in order to target you), no one has rights.
If all the state has to do to take away your rights is charge you with a crime (even if they have to make up a new one in order to target you), no one has rights.
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BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
Moderate Democrats were always going to cave.
The shutdown was always going to be performative. It not a matter of if, but when.
Establishment Democrats were always going to give the fascists everything they want, because they personally benefit from fascism.
The shutdown was always going to be performative. It not a matter of if, but when.
Establishment Democrats were always going to give the fascists everything they want, because they personally benefit from fascism.
These are the Senate Democrats who voted to reopen the government
After reaching a bipartisan deal, Senate Democrats finally gave Republicans the votes needed to advance a government funding measure.
www.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Moderate Democrats were always going to cave.
The shutdown was always going to be performative. It not a matter of if, but when.
Establishment Democrats were always going to give the fascists everything they want, because they personally benefit from fascism.
The shutdown was always going to be performative. It not a matter of if, but when.
Establishment Democrats were always going to give the fascists everything they want, because they personally benefit from fascism.
This post fundamentally misunderstands that conservative extremism, fascism, and racism are actually more American than liberty or justice.
We cannot move forward until we can accurately identify the root problem.
We cannot move forward until we stop pretending, and face who we really are.
We cannot move forward until we can accurately identify the root problem.
We cannot move forward until we stop pretending, and face who we really are.
Democrats need to call Republicans what they are: un-American. Every Republican going along with Trump’s destruction wears that label, and it’s time to make them own it. Watch LP’s Stuart Stevens on MSNBC:
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This post fundamentally misunderstands that conservative extremism, fascism, and racism are actually more American than liberty or justice.
We cannot move forward until we can accurately identify the root problem.
We cannot move forward until we stop pretending, and face who we really are.
We cannot move forward until we can accurately identify the root problem.
We cannot move forward until we stop pretending, and face who we really are.
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My pronouns are she/her but I’m about to identify as a fucking problem for establishment Democrats.
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
My pronouns are she/her but I’m about to identify as a fucking problem for establishment Democrats.
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As long as a single child needs SNAP benefits, as long as a single veteran is unhoused, as long as a single parent needs to work more than 1 job to put food on the table, the top marginal tax rate should be 100%
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
As long as a single child needs SNAP benefits, as long as a single veteran is unhoused, as long as a single parent needs to work more than 1 job to put food on the table, the top marginal tax rate should be 100%
The largest lobby to keep Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the US Chamber of Commerce, which is not a federal agency, but a 501(c)(6), an NGO.
They lobby on behalf of businesses, and want to keep DST so that you spend more money before it gets dark.
They lobby on behalf of businesses, and want to keep DST so that you spend more money before it gets dark.
November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The largest lobby to keep Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the US Chamber of Commerce, which is not a federal agency, but a 501(c)(6), an NGO.
They lobby on behalf of businesses, and want to keep DST so that you spend more money before it gets dark.
They lobby on behalf of businesses, and want to keep DST so that you spend more money before it gets dark.
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Someone needs to make an info graphic of exactly how much each specific billionaire is "saving" in taxes and list the federal programs that add up to that amount.
Like, Elon Musk is saving $700M in taxes, and XYZ program cost $700M, so we gutted this program to give that money to Elon instead.
Like, Elon Musk is saving $700M in taxes, and XYZ program cost $700M, so we gutted this program to give that money to Elon instead.
November 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Someone needs to make an info graphic of exactly how much each specific billionaire is "saving" in taxes and list the federal programs that add up to that amount.
Like, Elon Musk is saving $700M in taxes, and XYZ program cost $700M, so we gutted this program to give that money to Elon instead.
Like, Elon Musk is saving $700M in taxes, and XYZ program cost $700M, so we gutted this program to give that money to Elon instead.
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It's similar to drug testing welfare recipients, which was also not effective, and ended up costing more than it saved.
They don't care that it doesn't work. It's about shaming poor people, and maintaining the poverty-to-prison-to-slavery pipeline.
They don't care that it doesn't work. It's about shaming poor people, and maintaining the poverty-to-prison-to-slavery pipeline.
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It's similar to drug testing welfare recipients, which was also not effective, and ended up costing more than it saved.
They don't care that it doesn't work. It's about shaming poor people, and maintaining the poverty-to-prison-to-slavery pipeline.
They don't care that it doesn't work. It's about shaming poor people, and maintaining the poverty-to-prison-to-slavery pipeline.
I'm genuinely surprised when people are shocked that our soldiers who are trained to follow orders and to kill, follow orders to kill.
The military is obeying orders to murder. WTF!
October 27, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I'm genuinely surprised when people are shocked that our soldiers who are trained to follow orders and to kill, follow orders to kill.
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Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
Your daily reminder to listen to black women.
Ngl, seeing “you’re holding the nazi tatted racist white man to impossible standards” as a Black woman, aka the demographic ACTUALLY held to impossible standards, pisses me off deeply. The bar is so low for them and they still can’t clear it, but we’re “ideological purists” for pointing that out.
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Your daily reminder to listen to black women.
"US Secretary of War Openly Admits to 8th War Crime"
There I fixed it for you.
There I fixed it for you.
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says in a social media post the U.S. military conducted its eighth strike against an alleged drug vessel, this time in the Pacific Ocean.
Trump administration announces another strike on alleged drug-carrying boat, in the Pacific Ocean
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military has conducted its eighth strike against an alleged drug vessel.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"US Secretary of War Openly Admits to 8th War Crime"
There I fixed it for you.
There I fixed it for you.
Main Stream Media will never question the character of any member of this administration untill they are financially harmed by not doing so.
Every member of the public should cancel subscriptions to, and block any media outlet that refuses to actually take their job seriously. (1/2)
Every member of the public should cancel subscriptions to, and block any media outlet that refuses to actually take their job seriously. (1/2)
Q: What's your message to the 170 US citizens who have been detained by ICE? About 20 of them are children
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know what you're talking about with the children. I haven't seen that so I'm not going to comment on it.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know what you're talking about with the children. I haven't seen that so I'm not going to comment on it.
October 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Main Stream Media will never question the character of any member of this administration untill they are financially harmed by not doing so.
Every member of the public should cancel subscriptions to, and block any media outlet that refuses to actually take their job seriously. (1/2)
Every member of the public should cancel subscriptions to, and block any media outlet that refuses to actually take their job seriously. (1/2)
All 6 of the Republican judges (they don't deserve the title justice) must be impeached for the crime of treason against the Constitution and the American public.
The case is submitted.
My prediction is that Section 2 is overturned, 6-3 Kav majority, saying that the Section 2 still *exists* but isn't allowed to do anything.
My prediction is that Section 2 is overturned, 6-3 Kav majority, saying that the Section 2 still *exists* but isn't allowed to do anything.
October 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
All 6 of the Republican judges (they don't deserve the title justice) must be impeached for the crime of treason against the Constitution and the American public.
When I say that the plan to just wait for the 2026 mid-terms and hope for the best was a mistake, this is what I am referring to.
Irrevocable damage is already being done every day.
It will take generations to rebuild what this administration has demolished in mere months.
Irrevocable damage is already being done every day.
It will take generations to rebuild what this administration has demolished in mere months.
This is a jaw-dropping, terrifying number. The CDC's workforce has decreased by 3,000 people since January.
A Quarter of the CDC Is Gone
Another round of terminations, combined with previous layoffs and departures, has reduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workforce by about 3,000 people since January.
www.wired.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
When I say that the plan to just wait for the 2026 mid-terms and hope for the best was a mistake, this is what I am referring to.
Irrevocable damage is already being done every day.
It will take generations to rebuild what this administration has demolished in mere months.
Irrevocable damage is already being done every day.
It will take generations to rebuild what this administration has demolished in mere months.
This administration is finally forcing white, moderate America to face the ugly truth that we are not a "nation of laws", we are a nation of privileges, which can be revoked from anyone, at any time, for any reason.
There isn’t another side to the argument. Every actor in the system—from defense attorneys to Justices on the Supreme Court—recognizes what is happening. The only question is how the criminal justice system should respond.”
open.substack.com/pub/harrylit...
open.substack.com/pub/harrylit...
The Irredeemable DOJ
Why James has an even stronger case of selective prosecution than Comey.
open.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This administration is finally forcing white, moderate America to face the ugly truth that we are not a "nation of laws", we are a nation of privileges, which can be revoked from anyone, at any time, for any reason.
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Waiting untill the midterms to regain control was always going to be a losing strategy.
Even if we do manage to regain the House or the Senate in 2027, the damage is already done.
It will take literal generations to rebuild what they destroyed in months. (2/2)
Even if we do manage to regain the House or the Senate in 2027, the damage is already done.
It will take literal generations to rebuild what they destroyed in months. (2/2)
October 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Waiting untill the midterms to regain control was always going to be a losing strategy.
Even if we do manage to regain the House or the Senate in 2027, the damage is already done.
It will take literal generations to rebuild what they destroyed in months. (2/2)
Even if we do manage to regain the House or the Senate in 2027, the damage is already done.
It will take literal generations to rebuild what they destroyed in months. (2/2)
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When Trump said "Drain the Swamp" he never meant "End Corruption in Government".
He always meant "Destroy the Institutions of Government".
Every day the Trump Regime remains in power, they accomplish more of their goal of completely destroying the federal government. (1/2)
He always meant "Destroy the Institutions of Government".
Every day the Trump Regime remains in power, they accomplish more of their goal of completely destroying the federal government. (1/2)
October 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
When Trump said "Drain the Swamp" he never meant "End Corruption in Government".
He always meant "Destroy the Institutions of Government".
Every day the Trump Regime remains in power, they accomplish more of their goal of completely destroying the federal government. (1/2)
He always meant "Destroy the Institutions of Government".
Every day the Trump Regime remains in power, they accomplish more of their goal of completely destroying the federal government. (1/2)