Eric
@astroeric12.bsky.social
Nerd, Freshwater Person. Here to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. As social as a wet cat.
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Eric
@astroeric12.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Seven blunders of the world that lead to violence: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, politics without principle. -Mahatma Gandhi
"An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field"
Niels Bohr
Niels Bohr
January 24, 2026 at 5:04 AM
"An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field"
Niels Bohr
Niels Bohr
This is monstrous. It keeps getting worse.
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:38 AM
This is monstrous. It keeps getting worse.
Anyone want to come over and snuggle? Not for affection just to stay warm. 🥶
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Anyone want to come over and snuggle? Not for affection just to stay warm. 🥶
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Read this and consider how these two women who, after being attacked by violent thugs, literally saved the life of their abuser.
And then ICE continued taking them hostage.
People who work with this administration in its pursuit of fascism are not part of the same social contract that we are.
And then ICE continued taking them hostage.
People who work with this administration in its pursuit of fascism are not part of the same social contract that we are.
Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Read this and consider how these two women who, after being attacked by violent thugs, literally saved the life of their abuser.
And then ICE continued taking them hostage.
People who work with this administration in its pursuit of fascism are not part of the same social contract that we are.
And then ICE continued taking them hostage.
People who work with this administration in its pursuit of fascism are not part of the same social contract that we are.
Pro Tip: Alt text is easy to use and very helpful to people with limited vision. So if you want to post all your awesome screen grabs and whatever please use alt text.
January 24, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Pro Tip: Alt text is easy to use and very helpful to people with limited vision. So if you want to post all your awesome screen grabs and whatever please use alt text.
I saw someone point the cuts made to NOAA by the Trump administration are impacting the forecasts for the impending winter storm which is far less than ideal.
January 24, 2026 at 2:22 AM
I saw someone point the cuts made to NOAA by the Trump administration are impacting the forecasts for the impending winter storm which is far less than ideal.
Sure penguins don't live in the northern hemisphere but facts are irrelevant to this administration
January 24, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Sure penguins don't live in the northern hemisphere but facts are irrelevant to this administration
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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Vivek Ramaswamy's blinder of a campaign continued Friday, when he allowed his new security team to park his personal SUV across three handicap spots outside a campaign stop in Grandview.
January 23, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Vivek Ramaswamy's blinder of a campaign continued Friday, when he allowed his new security team to park his personal SUV across three handicap spots outside a campaign stop in Grandview.
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DHS is more concerned about content than saving lives—which we knew, but this is another egregious example. Also, we should oblige them:
Watch out for the ICE.
Watch out for the ICE.
CNN: DHS officials have come to FEMA staff and told them to limit the use of the word ice…they are worried that by posting something like, watch out for the ice, that it's going to become a meme….
January 24, 2026 at 1:33 AM
DHS is more concerned about content than saving lives—which we knew, but this is another egregious example. Also, we should oblige them:
Watch out for the ICE.
Watch out for the ICE.
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Mortality rates:
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
More people have died in ICE detention centers already in 2026 than will die from mifepristone all year. These politicians are extremely dangerous to women.
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
More people have died in ICE detention centers already in 2026 than will die from mifepristone all year. These politicians are extremely dangerous to women.
Rep. Chris Smith: "The abortion pill -- mifepristone -- is baby poison ... we now know that the abortion bill -- we've long expected this -- is extremely dangerous to women" (this is a lie)
January 23, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Mortality rates:
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
More people have died in ICE detention centers already in 2026 than will die from mifepristone all year. These politicians are extremely dangerous to women.
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
More people have died in ICE detention centers already in 2026 than will die from mifepristone all year. These politicians are extremely dangerous to women.
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I don’t know who might need to hear this, but, no, “evil” is not too strong a word.
Trust your gut.
Trust your gut.
January 24, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I don’t know who might need to hear this, but, no, “evil” is not too strong a word.
Trust your gut.
Trust your gut.
His cheeks are almost human looking 😳
someone spackled up Trump's disfigured left hand before his meeting with Zelenskyy (also note the otherworldly color of his face)
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
His cheeks are almost human looking 😳
Is anyone else lost what day of the week it is?
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Is anyone else lost what day of the week it is?
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Patriot Front losers showed up today in DC and were appropriately greeted. #PFLosersDC
January 23, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Patriot Front losers showed up today in DC and were appropriately greeted. #PFLosersDC
If you're unaware insulin smells a lot like an old bandaid. It is not a pleasant smell.
January 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
If you're unaware insulin smells a lot like an old bandaid. It is not a pleasant smell.
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As angry as we might be at Democratic leaders, we are still not angry enough.
If you want to know what people mean when they say Democrats are "controlled opposition," rather than whipping votes against ICE funding, Hakeem Jeffries struck a deal with Republicans to allow Democrats to feign outrage at ICE while still funding the spending package.
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
As angry as we might be at Democratic leaders, we are still not angry enough.
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"Ultimately, the encounter was brief: The woman, who the pastors said appeared to be pregnant, had citizenship papers with her."
What a sentence.
What a sentence.
Hundreds of clergy descend on Minneapolis and go on lookout for ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS agent...
religionnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
"Ultimately, the encounter was brief: The woman, who the pastors said appeared to be pregnant, had citizenship papers with her."
What a sentence.
What a sentence.
“Show me a rocky relationship a new baby hasn’t saved.”
Abe Ellis, Garnish Applicator
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Abe Ellis, Garnish Applicator
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Usha Vance Announces Pregnancy With Fourth Child https://theonion.com/usha-vance-announces-pregnancy-with-fourth-child/
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
“Show me a rocky relationship a new baby hasn’t saved.”
Abe Ellis, Garnish Applicator
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Abe Ellis, Garnish Applicator
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I hope everybody getting hit with the winter storm this weekend stays safe.
January 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I hope everybody getting hit with the winter storm this weekend stays safe.
These people are heroes
Outside the Twin Cities this morning, where it is -19F—
Minnesotans are gathered early outside the Whipple Federal Building. ICE and DHS agents currently arriving at work to much disapproval.
Minnesotans are gathered early outside the Whipple Federal Building. ICE and DHS agents currently arriving at work to much disapproval.
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
These people are heroes
"It is clear that the nations of the world now can only rise and fall together. It is not a question of one nation winning at the expense of another. We must all help one another or all perish together."
Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 AM
"It is clear that the nations of the world now can only rise and fall together. It is not a question of one nation winning at the expense of another. We must all help one another or all perish together."
Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan
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Mr. Rogers radicalized me as a kid. He was all about inclusion, understanding and kindness. The fact this nepobaby missed that tells more about her than it does about the show.
Meghan McCain Completely Missed the Point of Mister Rogers
Meghan McCain Completely Missed the Point of Mister Rogers
As evidenced by her continued use of Twitter, Meghan McCain is a bleached brickhouse of dumb who doesn't know how anything works. However, thanks to some John guy being a United States senator, we're routinely subject to Meghan's thoughts like...
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www.pajiba.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Mr. Rogers radicalized me as a kid. He was all about inclusion, understanding and kindness. The fact this nepobaby missed that tells more about her than it does about the show.
I have so many questions. Would Americans or Europeans see the same thing if they were unaware of the effects? Do all the little people look exactly the same? I need more people trip on these so I can get some answers.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
'They saw them on their dishes when eating': The mushroom making people hallucinate dozens of tiny humans
Only recently described by science, the mysterious mushrooms are found in different parts of the world, but they give people the same exact visions.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 AM
I have so many questions. Would Americans or Europeans see the same thing if they were unaware of the effects? Do all the little people look exactly the same? I need more people trip on these so I can get some answers.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...