Steve Holmes
@bottyguy.bsky.social
Born in God’s country, Chicago. Living in Durham, NC.
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Having Grok issue an “apology” is not just insulting and stupid (obviously Grok cannot actually “regret” anything, deeply or otherwise) but cowardly: It asks us to assign responsibility to an unconscious piece of software rather than the humans and institutions who should actually be blamed.
January 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Having Grok issue an “apology” is not just insulting and stupid (obviously Grok cannot actually “regret” anything, deeply or otherwise) but cowardly: It asks us to assign responsibility to an unconscious piece of software rather than the humans and institutions who should actually be blamed.
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Americans love left wing and socialist policies, they just don't like calling it socialism
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/americans-...
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/americans-...
Americans Love Socialism, Just Don't Call It That
The public is ahead of political leaders on wages, taxes, and childcare, whether they admit it or not
usapolling.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Americans love left wing and socialist policies, they just don't like calling it socialism
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/americans-...
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/americans-...
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Mamdani’s message is as American as apple pie, and that’s why he drives reactionaries of many different political stripes crazy.
Mamdani: Where else can you hear the sound of the steel pan, savor the smell of sancocho, and pay $9 for coffee on the same block? Where else could a Muslim kid like me grow up eating bagels and lox every Sunday?
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Mamdani’s message is as American as apple pie, and that’s why he drives reactionaries of many different political stripes crazy.
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I see that the NY Post is going to give Rama the Michelle Obama treatment for the next 4-8 years. Unsurprising since she's a beautiful woman of color. She's already been called petulant, angry, hypocritical, etc etc... Hope she relishes their hatred.
January 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I see that the NY Post is going to give Rama the Michelle Obama treatment for the next 4-8 years. Unsurprising since she's a beautiful woman of color. She's already been called petulant, angry, hypocritical, etc etc... Hope she relishes their hatred.
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Mamdani took over the @NYCMayor account on Twitter but old Eric Adams tweets are still active. That means Mamdani's name and face shows up for old tweets he didn't send.
You're probably going to see a lot of screenshots like this where Mamdani appears to praise Netanyahu, but they aren't by Mamdani
You're probably going to see a lot of screenshots like this where Mamdani appears to praise Netanyahu, but they aren't by Mamdani
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Mamdani took over the @NYCMayor account on Twitter but old Eric Adams tweets are still active. That means Mamdani's name and face shows up for old tweets he didn't send.
You're probably going to see a lot of screenshots like this where Mamdani appears to praise Netanyahu, but they aren't by Mamdani
You're probably going to see a lot of screenshots like this where Mamdani appears to praise Netanyahu, but they aren't by Mamdani
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Moronic take.
The idea that the wealth tax sunk Harris is laughable. By that standard, you might as well say voters rejected anti-fascism, and run on fascism.
The idea that the wealth tax sunk Harris is laughable. By that standard, you might as well say voters rejected anti-fascism, and run on fascism.
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Moronic take.
The idea that the wealth tax sunk Harris is laughable. By that standard, you might as well say voters rejected anti-fascism, and run on fascism.
The idea that the wealth tax sunk Harris is laughable. By that standard, you might as well say voters rejected anti-fascism, and run on fascism.
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like 75% of dem messaging right now should be “the party led by epsteins best friend is breaking into pre-k childcare centers so they can record your toddlers and put the videos on internet”
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
like 75% of dem messaging right now should be “the party led by epsteins best friend is breaking into pre-k childcare centers so they can record your toddlers and put the videos on internet”
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If the next Democratic president doesn’t abolish ICE then the Dems deserve to lose forever
Exclusive: ICE officials plan to spend $100 million to recruit gun-rights supporters and military enthusiasts through online influencers and a geo-targeted ad campaign, part of what the agency called a “wartime recruitment” strategy to hire thousands of officers, according to an internal document.
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If the next Democratic president doesn’t abolish ICE then the Dems deserve to lose forever
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have i ever said how much i love Waffle House?
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
have i ever said how much i love Waffle House?
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Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
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Clarification hardly needed.
December 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Clarification hardly needed.
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Are the roads leaving NYC packed with all the douchebags who said they would leave if Mamdani won?
This post brought to you by another year of insufferable rightwing douchebags pissing me off and a fantastic NYE pre-roll.
This post brought to you by another year of insufferable rightwing douchebags pissing me off and a fantastic NYE pre-roll.
January 1, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Are the roads leaving NYC packed with all the douchebags who said they would leave if Mamdani won?
This post brought to you by another year of insufferable rightwing douchebags pissing me off and a fantastic NYE pre-roll.
This post brought to you by another year of insufferable rightwing douchebags pissing me off and a fantastic NYE pre-roll.
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The Domestic Terrorist is forewarning Americans.
December 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Domestic Terrorist is forewarning Americans.
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NEW: Epstein survivors are getting impatient with Congress for not enforcing the Epstein Transparency Act, and say they will start naming names in 2026.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:58 AM
NEW: Epstein survivors are getting impatient with Congress for not enforcing the Epstein Transparency Act, and say they will start naming names in 2026.
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One last fucked up 2025 scoop—FEMA has begun issuing termination notices to CORE staff (appointed under the Stafford Act, ordinarily extended for 2 years) effective Jan 2, agency sources tell me. Sr leadership was asked if they could be given more notice but Acting Administrator Karen Evans said no.
January 1, 2026 at 3:49 AM
One last fucked up 2025 scoop—FEMA has begun issuing termination notices to CORE staff (appointed under the Stafford Act, ordinarily extended for 2 years) effective Jan 2, agency sources tell me. Sr leadership was asked if they could be given more notice but Acting Administrator Karen Evans said no.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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Trump killed a lot of breast cancer research, making this point important to get widely distributed:
January 1, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Trump killed a lot of breast cancer research, making this point important to get widely distributed:
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Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die.
Any comment from our government?
Any comment from our government?
'Simply unprecedented': Israel banning dozens of charities from Gaza
The Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called "de-legitimisation" of Israel.
www.abc.net.au
December 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Having killed hundreds of aid workers, Israel is now completely banning 37 aid orgs from entering Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children, Oxfam, Caritas, and World Vision. This is an obvious war crime and thousands will die.
Any comment from our government?
Any comment from our government?
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🧪A few more hours to go…
January 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM
🧪A few more hours to go…
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Chief Justice John Roberts says Camp Crystal Lake remains "absolutely safe" as counselors arrive for the summer
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains "firm and unshaken" with major Supreme Court rulings ahead.
Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.
bit.ly
January 1, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Chief Justice John Roberts says Camp Crystal Lake remains "absolutely safe" as counselors arrive for the summer