Andrew Tobolowsky
@andytobo.bsky.social
Associate prof, biblical studies, but in a cool way. Author, dreamweaver etc.
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Rare to see a Dem actually govern. futurism.com/future-socie...
Mamdani Forces Delivery Apps to Pay Back $4.6 Million Cheated From Drivers
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already scored a major win for deliveristas working for three delivery giants.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Rare to see a Dem actually govern. futurism.com/future-socie...
The way that this is American politics in a nutshell is that Republicans are just allowed to live in a fantasy land, which explains their beliefs. The problem is you CAN'T identify "the bad ones," even if Stephen Miller didn't think they were all bad. You can't wave a wand and do it.
Gimenez: "We've been warning the administration about the enforcement that's been going on. We thought there should've been a course correction a long time ago, and now I guess it's gonna be forced on us by the Democrats. We should've been focusing on criminals and gang members, not grandmothers."
February 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The way that this is American politics in a nutshell is that Republicans are just allowed to live in a fantasy land, which explains their beliefs. The problem is you CAN'T identify "the bad ones," even if Stephen Miller didn't think they were all bad. You can't wave a wand and do it.
And the thing is, how not? You know, the Republican party has been THIS their whole lives. If it appeals to them, this is the only reason why, not some mythos about small government
it’s difficult to overstate how much the next generation of Republicans is worse
we’re seeing a little of it bleed into the current admin with their social media interns but basically every young person actively engaged in Republican politics is a psychotic freak who should be exiled from society
we’re seeing a little of it bleed into the current admin with their social media interns but basically every young person actively engaged in Republican politics is a psychotic freak who should be exiled from society
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
And the thing is, how not? You know, the Republican party has been THIS their whole lives. If it appeals to them, this is the only reason why, not some mythos about small government
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Happy Ned Ryerson Day to @andytobo.bsky.social!
February 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Happy Ned Ryerson Day to @andytobo.bsky.social!
Just my annual reminder that even though it’s Groundhogs Day there is absolutely no reason to punch a Tobolowsky
February 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Just my annual reminder that even though it’s Groundhogs Day there is absolutely no reason to punch a Tobolowsky
This Alex Mack where are they now is grim
Don’t worry guys, everything is very cool and normal at the Wegman’s parking lot!
February 2, 2026 at 3:46 AM
This Alex Mack where are they now is grim
I agree with all this and would add that part of what makes them dangerous is that if you take even the longer view only to the extent of thinking about more than two years from now, you realize that thermostatic backlashes only last so long
the gop is both weaker and more dangerous because it has cut itself off from democratic processes.
gop pols r generally so deep in the right wing media derp that they literally do not know that a reality exists outside it. they are fundamentally incapable of obtaining info from any1 not their base
gop pols r generally so deep in the right wing media derp that they literally do not know that a reality exists outside it. they are fundamentally incapable of obtaining info from any1 not their base
In 2010, Dems candidates distanced themselves from Obama to try to avoid thermostatic backlash and punishment for the ACA. This was seen as smart strategy at the time.
The GOP in 2026 has decided to go 100% in on the most unpopular policies, figures, and ideas in politics. MN gonna be D+15 in Nov
The GOP in 2026 has decided to go 100% in on the most unpopular policies, figures, and ideas in politics. MN gonna be D+15 in Nov
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I agree with all this and would add that part of what makes them dangerous is that if you take even the longer view only to the extent of thinking about more than two years from now, you realize that thermostatic backlashes only last so long
I think one of the funniest things about Trump and entertainment is that every racist name-checks Lee Greenwood whenever they start talking about who should perform instead of anyone of color even though he only has one song and Lee Greenwood is always like yes definitely, I agree
February 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM
I think one of the funniest things about Trump and entertainment is that every racist name-checks Lee Greenwood whenever they start talking about who should perform instead of anyone of color even though he only has one song and Lee Greenwood is always like yes definitely, I agree
I’m just a guy hooping in snow boots, trying to show the world you can hoop in snow boots. But, you shouldn’t
February 2, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I’m just a guy hooping in snow boots, trying to show the world you can hoop in snow boots. But, you shouldn’t
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Trump just wants to be racist, eat fillet o' fish, and pick out the ugliest possible marble for his ballroom while Miller is trying to get his school shooter manifesto put into the CFR and Rubio is trying to get Trump to sign an EO that just says "invade cuba"
this is how the WH works now
ME: yeah could i get the impossible burger with cheese.
THE VIZIER WHO'S BEEN ADVISING ME: ahh, an excellent choice sire. an imitation of the genuine article. there are some "friends" of yours to whom it bears a passing similarity
ME: you want anything
VIZIER: [chuckles] what i want is of no import
THE VIZIER WHO'S BEEN ADVISING ME: ahh, an excellent choice sire. an imitation of the genuine article. there are some "friends" of yours to whom it bears a passing similarity
ME: you want anything
VIZIER: [chuckles] what i want is of no import
February 2, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Trump just wants to be racist, eat fillet o' fish, and pick out the ugliest possible marble for his ballroom while Miller is trying to get his school shooter manifesto put into the CFR and Rubio is trying to get Trump to sign an EO that just says "invade cuba"
You know how on Sunday evenings your kid who is almost too old for naps gets so crazy
February 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
You know how on Sunday evenings your kid who is almost too old for naps gets so crazy
You are never going to see a photo of Republicans that looks like this
liam and his dad are home!
and someone please get rep. castro a coat!
and someone please get rep. castro a coat!
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
You are never going to see a photo of Republicans that looks like this
Perfect Texas joke
goodbye White Settlement, hello "Racialized-as-white Settlement"
This race was such a massive swing blowout that Democrat Taylor Rehmet literally won a city called White Settlement
February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Perfect Texas joke
To me, the focus of democratic party strategy over the next two years must be coming up with plans for making thermostatic public opinion work for them. If we can preserve fair elections, there will be at least one and possibly two blue waves in our future. The problem is that we've had them -
February 1, 2026 at 1:57 PM
To me, the focus of democratic party strategy over the next two years must be coming up with plans for making thermostatic public opinion work for them. If we can preserve fair elections, there will be at least one and possibly two blue waves in our future. The problem is that we've had them -
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got our asses
NGL this description of Bsky in Vulture cracked me up
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 AM
got our asses
It's been really fun to watch Klay Thompson shoot the bball this month. I always wondered how he'd do without Steph taking all the defensive attention
February 1, 2026 at 3:39 AM
It's been really fun to watch Klay Thompson shoot the bball this month. I always wondered how he'd do without Steph taking all the defensive attention
Najj has been playing out of his mind lately and PJ brings a lot to the table but both of them are justttttt a little too confident in their dribbling
February 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Najj has been playing out of his mind lately and PJ brings a lot to the table but both of them are justttttt a little too confident in their dribbling
Me when I’m happy to see you
February 1, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Me when I’m happy to see you
Y'know who NBA people never talk about anymore is Kevin Martin. Averaged nearly 20 for a lot of years, retired with a 38.4% 3-pt shooting percentage....
February 1, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Y'know who NBA people never talk about anymore is Kevin Martin. Averaged nearly 20 for a lot of years, retired with a 38.4% 3-pt shooting percentage....
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January 31, 2026 at 3:31 PM
I think maybe your average normie dem (Klobuchar) doesn’t understand that affordability arguments work when the person making them seems sincere, NOT when they seem like they’re making a galaxy brain move to avoid talking about ICE
January 31, 2026 at 10:52 PM
I think maybe your average normie dem (Klobuchar) doesn’t understand that affordability arguments work when the person making them seems sincere, NOT when they seem like they’re making a galaxy brain move to avoid talking about ICE
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“i think he should be bringing in economists” is so fucking funny
June 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“i think he should be bringing in economists” is so fucking funny
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Just no longer engaging with people who can only imagine social progress through the lens of legislation. Y’all got it.
January 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Just no longer engaging with people who can only imagine social progress through the lens of legislation. Y’all got it.
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