Amanda B. Cronkhite
@abcronkhite.bsky.social
Former diplomat & professor. Quantitative social scientist focused on information manipulation. Blackhawks fan. If I can't bring my dog(s), I'm not coming.
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One of my favorite quotes from a TV show: "If you're dumb, surround yourself with smart people. If you're smart, surround yourself with smart people who disagree with you."
Veterans protesting against the regime on #veteransday in the heart of Stefanik's upstate NY district. Ya love to see it
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Veterans protesting against the regime on #veteransday in the heart of Stefanik's upstate NY district. Ya love to see it
My mom used to say, "You can't bitch if you don't vote." And I do like to bitch about things. So ... #IVoted #electionday
a woman in a green sweater is smiling and says " count me in "
ALT: a woman in a green sweater is smiling and says " count me in "
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
My mom used to say, "You can't bitch if you don't vote." And I do like to bitch about things. So ... #IVoted #electionday
Look. It's really simple. If any government is shooting journalists, they not good. There is technically a scale from fully functioning democracy through abject totalitarianism. That scale does exist. But there's also a simple binary reality. Shooting journalists never good. It's just that simple
an older man in a suit and tie says " it 's really simple when you think about it "
ALT: an older man in a suit and tie says " it 's really simple when you think about it "
media.tenor.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Look. It's really simple. If any government is shooting journalists, they not good. There is technically a scale from fully functioning democracy through abject totalitarianism. That scale does exist. But there's also a simple binary reality. Shooting journalists never good. It's just that simple
Today is Kukur Tihar! So all the dogs must get extra pets and treats #Diwali www.bbc.com/news/world-4...
Nepal festival celebrates 'day of the dogs'
Kukur Tihar honours dogs as they are considered to be the most loyal friends to humans.
www.bbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Today is Kukur Tihar! So all the dogs must get extra pets and treats #Diwali www.bbc.com/news/world-4...
Make The Hatch Act Great Again 🤦🏻♀️
October 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Make The Hatch Act Great Again 🤦🏻♀️
In 2025, unfortunately need you to specify @darthbluesky.bsky.social what we're what-the-hecking about today
what the heck
October 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
In 2025, unfortunately need you to specify @darthbluesky.bsky.social what we're what-the-hecking about today
Lando test something something 🤦🏻♀️
Breaking news: YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit over the company’s 2021 decision to suspend President Trump's account after the Jan. 6 attack.
The agreement says $22 million will go toward construction of a new White House ballroom.
The agreement says $22 million will go toward construction of a new White House ballroom.
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit over post-Jan. 6 suspension
YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit alleging it unfairly blocked President Donald Trump’s account after the Jan 6. Capitol attacks.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Lando test something something 🤦🏻♀️
As someone who for years researched and warmed that the military is in the aggregate more susceptible to information manipulation than the rest of the national security apparatus, this is my (not at all) shocked face (unfortunately)
So one third of the mass shootings are caused by military veterans. That is scary. That is why mental health is so important for veterans.
worldbeyondwar.org/32-of-mass-s...
worldbeyondwar.org/32-of-mass-s...
32% of Mass Shooters Are Veterans. 0% of Media Outlets Will Say So. - World BEYOND War
Two U.S. military veterans allegedly shot and killed at least three people each this past weekend, Thomas Jacob Sanford in Michigan, and Nigel Max Edge in North Carolina. #WorldBEYONDWar
worldbeyondwar.org
September 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
As someone who for years researched and warmed that the military is in the aggregate more susceptible to information manipulation than the rest of the national security apparatus, this is my (not at all) shocked face (unfortunately)
Why you should watch #Andor before cancelling your #Disney subscription: (1) Diego Luna. I mean... Come on. Have you seen him? (2) BC people can't easily comprehend fascism in real life but WILL get it thru storytelling. Art has always pushed back against overreaching power. Time to do it again
a man says the empire cannot win in a disney + star wars advertisement
ALT: a man says the empire cannot win in a disney + star wars advertisement
media.tenor.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Today's (totally unsurprising) example of ownership bias in news: zero coverage of #JimmyKimmel being silenced on ABC news
September 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today's (totally unsurprising) example of ownership bias in news: zero coverage of #JimmyKimmel being silenced on ABC news
Well that's not suspicious at all 🤦🏻♀️
The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States.
🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co
September 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Well that's not suspicious at all 🤦🏻♀️
@dannagal.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social @victorasal.bsky.social Anybody have a stats boot camp syllabus or similar plan? Former student says he rusty & wants to get back up to speed on all things Bayesian. Please and thank you
September 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@dannagal.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social @victorasal.bsky.social Anybody have a stats boot camp syllabus or similar plan? Former student says he rusty & wants to get back up to speed on all things Bayesian. Please and thank you
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"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”
September 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”
Ok @support.bsky.team how do I mute an image please? 🙄
September 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Ok @support.bsky.team how do I mute an image please? 🙄
What she said 👇 Reframe this! They're not the only ones who should know how to craft a narrative after all
It’s also an issue in which individual freedom can work in different ways: If people find themselves unABLE to get vaccinated because of HHS recommendations that complicate insurance/access suddenly the “I do what I want” folks encounter a different kind of constraint.
Wow. New NBC poll finds 78% support vaccines, including 72% of independents and 67% of Republicans.
As I keep trying to argue, Democrats should polarize the shit out of the vaccine/public health debate. Make people take sides. It will split Republicans and MAGA.
See this:
As I keep trying to argue, Democrats should polarize the shit out of the vaccine/public health debate. Make people take sides. It will split Republicans and MAGA.
See this:
September 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What she said 👇 Reframe this! They're not the only ones who should know how to craft a narrative after all
Hey Siri: how do I tell The New York fucking Times they should be talking about the Emoluments Clause instead of so-called ethical concerns? #griftersgonnagrift #somanycrimes #emoluments #EmolumentsClause #journalism #DoYourJob @nytimes.com
Breaking News: President Trump said that next year’s Group of 20 summit would be held at the resort he owns, the Trump Doral, in Florida, despite ethical concerns.
G20 Summit in 2026 to Be Held at Trump’s Club Near Miami, President Announces
www.nytimes.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hey Siri: how do I tell The New York fucking Times they should be talking about the Emoluments Clause instead of so-called ethical concerns? #griftersgonnagrift #somanycrimes #emoluments #EmolumentsClause #journalism #DoYourJob @nytimes.com
And, having seen his post, I am now legally obligated to reshare it with you #yourewelcome #themstherules #UmbrellaRule #TomHollandRule
I saw this so I am legally obligated to share it with you, I don't make the rules
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Tom Holland's "Umbrella" | Lip Sync Battle
YouTube video by Comedy Central Asia
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September 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
And, having seen his post, I am now legally obligated to reshare it with you #yourewelcome #themstherules #UmbrellaRule #TomHollandRule
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this should become a thing, putting up signs like this for every arrest & disappearance in public spaces. it would likely break into lower info, less politically engaged demos and local social media groups
Seen on my run in Rock Creek Park today. Parking lot near Beach and Tilden. Paper taped on over a Harris 2024 sign.
August 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
this should become a thing, putting up signs like this for every arrest & disappearance in public spaces. it would likely break into lower info, less politically engaged demos and local social media groups
Happy National Dog Day to everyone but the fucking fascists. They don't deserve dogs #nationaldogday #adoptdontshop
August 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Happy National Dog Day to everyone but the fucking fascists. They don't deserve dogs #nationaldogday #adoptdontshop
Reposted by Amanda B. Cronkhite
This is so true it hurts (I saved this meme in 2022, credits to its creator, I can’t recall who it was).
August 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This is so true it hurts (I saved this meme in 2022, credits to its creator, I can’t recall who it was).
Serious question about the #MAGA-fied #KennedyCenterHonors: who are they going to get to do the tributes and performances? Especially given the announced host 😲 And secondarily, how many former honorees will actually attend? Assuming they're all actually invited this time around anyway
August 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Serious question about the #MAGA-fied #KennedyCenterHonors: who are they going to get to do the tributes and performances? Especially given the announced host 😲 And secondarily, how many former honorees will actually attend? Assuming they're all actually invited this time around anyway
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell hole it is
August 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hell hole it is
BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
August 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM