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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 22m

Everyone leveraged up to their eyeballs. I wonder if this has ever gone poorly before.

Techmeme @techmeme.com · 24m

Analysis: in 2025, tech companies have raised about $157B in the US bond markets, up 70% from last year, as debt seeps into every corner of the AI economy (Edward Ludlow/Bloomberg)

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 1h

Optimistic about defeating them, fatalistic about the generational harm they are accomplishing before then.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 1h

Traffic was crazy yesterday and already is packed again today. Ahhh leaf peeper tourist season.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 4h

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

www.oregonlive.com

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 2h

It's a popular video genre on YouTuber.

Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 2h

Who among us hasn't stumped scalding mashed potatoes on our spouse's head?

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Katie Porter dumped scalding mashed potatoes on then-husband's head, resurfaced divorce docs reveal

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 2h

Subskeets of Stephen Miller.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 2h

Probably one of the most underreported stories of this admin. Lots of people shorting an hour or two before Trump makes major market blowing up statements. Billions of dollars made, no clue as to who is making these profits.

Unusual Whales @unusualwhales.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Look at this.

A new crypto account was opened yesterday morning.

30 minutes BEFORE Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on China, it added a huge multi-million dollar levered Bitcoin short position, per YF.

The market dumped.

The trader made +$192 million in two hours.

Unusual.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 4h

The military government in Burkina Faso refused to let the US deport random people from other countries there, so in response, the US has suspended all visas in country. If you want one, you have to travel to Togo.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas

The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.

www.bbc.com

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 5h

We are going to get some super bug circulating, and the only people left at CDC will be recommending baking soda, Vitamin E, and Elmer's glue as a cure.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 5h

And when they came for John Bolton, we were making fun of his mustache. Even really bad people need constitutional protections though, so just another red light flashing.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

Trump critic and former national security adviser John Bolton to be charged soon, sources say

Bolton would be the third critic of the president to face federal charges. New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey were recently indicted.

www.nbcnews.com

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 6h

Headlines that make much more sense now than they would have 10 years ago.

‘I Am Worried About My Community,’ Says Frog Who Daily Confronts Federal Agents in Portland

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 15h

Dollars arranged for budget wine is what I read first. It must be Friday.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 16h

I like how the news will be like “while the President claiming Portland was ruled by a giant skeleton named Mr Nibbles is not strictly true, it does speak to the anxiety of many Americans”

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 16h

But what about in electoral politics?

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 16h

Also banned from Louisiana.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 17h

And we go live to the president's brain scan.

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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 20h

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 19h

1 doll, 1 crayon.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 20h

I don't believe in the death penalty but...

I am so offended.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 21h

This is a train derailment that everyone saw coming but other than destroying a news division and up ending lives, it will also damage our democracy.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 21h

“We’re all being DOGE’d,” a CBS News journalist told The Independent. “And she’s also looking out to see who will kiss up to her.”

The source pointed out that Weiss has made it clear “she wants to bring her own people in,” all while “layoffs are coming.”

www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

Bari Weiss evokes Musk, demands CBS staff tell her ‘how you spend your working hours’

‘We’re all being DOGE’d,’ a CBS News journalist told The Independent. ‘And she’s also looking out to see who will kiss up to her.’

www.the-independent.com

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Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 23h

So this IL Hospital Association memo describes an incident where ICE detained a US citizen, gave them HEART PROBLEMS, took them to a hospital where the fought with medical personnel, then left when they realized they detained a CITIZEN.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 23h

And there are some people who aren't retired LAPD officers there too!

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 23h

EXCLUSIVE — DHS Acting General Counsel sent out a memo Wednesday to all Federal Protective Service staff (the sub-agency that guards federal buildings) letting officers know they could take any action necessary "in the vicinity" federal property to protect themselves.

The Handbasket reports:

DHS top lawyer says 'no legal barrier' to actions officers can take to defend federal property

In a memo obtained exclusively by The Handbasket, Federal Protective Service (FPS) officers were given free rein.

www.thehandbasket.co

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings picked up a new sponsor.
Now brought to you by the Streisand Effect.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

So they’re keeping the House in recess for another week (see his follow up)?

To delay the Epstein Files and, I guess, avoid the No Kings rally on 10/18?

They are in full blown pants pissing panic

Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 1d

UNREAL

Democratic Whip Notice: The House GOP Leadership have made the following change to the House Floor schedule:

Members are advised that votes are no longer expected in the House on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Pending Senate action on FY26 Funding, Members will receive 48 hours' notice prior to any potential votes in the House. Further information regarding the Floor schedule will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

This is a change from the House GOP Leadership's previously announced schedule.

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