Cameron Watters
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We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump
Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...
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@sarahkendzior.bsky.social Wrote this essay in November 2016. The best time to read it was then. The second best time is now: thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
Sure, but the candidates from both parties were pro-police and pro-prison, based on their records.
There were zero options on the ballot with a meaningful record of curbing police violence.
There were zero options on the ballot with a meaningful record of curbing police violence.
This is not entirely accurate. People already forget that the immigration platform Donald Trump *explicitly* ran on *exclusively* focused on detaining and deporting the worst of the worst—people with violent criminal records. As soon as the election was over, it became clear what he really intended.
Ah well. Can't disagree here really. Americans did vote for masked agents of the state to kill innocent people, whether they understood that at the time or not. Too bad they didn't listen to anyone who tried to explain it to them bsky.app/profile/atru...
January 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Sure, but the candidates from both parties were pro-police and pro-prison, based on their records.
There were zero options on the ballot with a meaningful record of curbing police violence.
There were zero options on the ballot with a meaningful record of curbing police violence.
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Race isn't real. Racism is very real.
You have to first invent race, just so that you can then be mad about it.
And yes, the concept of race was just invented one day.
You have to first invent race, just so that you can then be mad about it.
And yes, the concept of race was just invented one day.
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Race isn't real. Racism is very real.
You have to first invent race, just so that you can then be mad about it.
And yes, the concept of race was just invented one day.
You have to first invent race, just so that you can then be mad about it.
And yes, the concept of race was just invented one day.
Nothing is more powerful than condemning "whitewashing" while referring to Trump and his failed insurrection using euphemisms.
recommit to standing against political violence in all forms and upholding our democracy.
I was there on that terrifying day. Despite this president’s attempts to whitewash what transpired, we must never forget the reality of what happened on that day.
I was there on that terrifying day. Despite this president’s attempts to whitewash what transpired, we must never forget the reality of what happened on that day.
January 7, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Nothing is more powerful than condemning "whitewashing" while referring to Trump and his failed insurrection using euphemisms.
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The irony:
2024 was the most violent year for US cops killing Black people *in recorded history*
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This was following the largest civil rights protest to stop these killings *in recorded history*
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And there's such "ghoulish indifference" that most Americans don't even know 2024 was the record.
🤷🏿♂️
2024 was the most violent year for US cops killing Black people *in recorded history*
🤷🏿♂️
This was following the largest civil rights protest to stop these killings *in recorded history*
🤷🏿♂️
And there's such "ghoulish indifference" that most Americans don't even know 2024 was the record.
🤷🏿♂️
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
The irony:
2024 was the most violent year for US cops killing Black people *in recorded history*
🤷🏿♂️
This was following the largest civil rights protest to stop these killings *in recorded history*
🤷🏿♂️
And there's such "ghoulish indifference" that most Americans don't even know 2024 was the record.
🤷🏿♂️
2024 was the most violent year for US cops killing Black people *in recorded history*
🤷🏿♂️
This was following the largest civil rights protest to stop these killings *in recorded history*
🤷🏿♂️
And there's such "ghoulish indifference" that most Americans don't even know 2024 was the record.
🤷🏿♂️
Calling them "messaging failures" presumes that the Democratic Party is, in fact, opposed to the policy goals of the Republican Party.
Perhaps the "we're basically the same as pre-Trump Republicans on most issues" platform from Harris/Walz in 2024 was, in fact, accurate?
Perhaps the "we're basically the same as pre-Trump Republicans on most issues" platform from Harris/Walz in 2024 was, in fact, accurate?
this just so perfectly encapsulates the decades-long messaging failures by the dems
Republicans made welfare fraud in Minnesota the most important story in the country. Schumer turned a war for oil into a question about national security briefings.
January 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Calling them "messaging failures" presumes that the Democratic Party is, in fact, opposed to the policy goals of the Republican Party.
Perhaps the "we're basically the same as pre-Trump Republicans on most issues" platform from Harris/Walz in 2024 was, in fact, accurate?
Perhaps the "we're basically the same as pre-Trump Republicans on most issues" platform from Harris/Walz in 2024 was, in fact, accurate?
In the dictionary, under the entry for self-delusion, there was just a link to this post about WaPo newsroom independence.
I was unaware, but that's sort-of the point. The Post's newsroom is independent from the editorial board. Post polls are commissioned by the newsroom
January 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
In the dictionary, under the entry for self-delusion, there was just a link to this post about WaPo newsroom independence.
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*reads study after study showing the best way to help communities is to give anyone who needs it straight cash*
WaPo editorial board: what if we just ignore all that and continue the system we’ve done for decades now that we know is really inefficient?
WaPo editorial board: what if we just ignore all that and continue the system we’ve done for decades now that we know is really inefficient?
No. No. No.
Punitive processes make narrowly targeted programs *less* efficient and *more* costly. Because more scrutiny requires more bureaucracy.
Punitive processes also make it *less* likely that people will get aid for which they qualify. Because of the roadblocks and stigma scrutiny creates.
Punitive processes make narrowly targeted programs *less* efficient and *more* costly. Because more scrutiny requires more bureaucracy.
Punitive processes also make it *less* likely that people will get aid for which they qualify. Because of the roadblocks and stigma scrutiny creates.
January 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
*reads study after study showing the best way to help communities is to give anyone who needs it straight cash*
WaPo editorial board: what if we just ignore all that and continue the system we’ve done for decades now that we know is really inefficient?
WaPo editorial board: what if we just ignore all that and continue the system we’ve done for decades now that we know is really inefficient?
The American people deserve better congressional representation.
Trump has repeatedly, brazenly violated U.S. and international law to harm your constituents.
Do more, better.
Trump has repeatedly, brazenly violated U.S. and international law to harm your constituents.
Do more, better.
The American people deserve answers, especially at a time when the president should be focused on running our own country and making life better for Americans.
The Administration must brief Congress and answer multiple remaining and pressing questions.
The Administration must brief Congress and answer multiple remaining and pressing questions.
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The American people deserve better congressional representation.
Trump has repeatedly, brazenly violated U.S. and international law to harm your constituents.
Do more, better.
Trump has repeatedly, brazenly violated U.S. and international law to harm your constituents.
Do more, better.
In light of this, I feel a little bad for whoever ends up having to talk about that combination event involving cross-country skiing and ski jumping at the Winter Olympics in a few weeks who didn't realize the implications when they agreed to it.
Anyone who drops “Nordic” unironically is undoubtedly one of the most racist people you will ever come across
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
In light of this, I feel a little bad for whoever ends up having to talk about that combination event involving cross-country skiing and ski jumping at the Winter Olympics in a few weeks who didn't realize the implications when they agreed to it.
War is good for the news networks because it sells papers and drives viewership, and most news orgs are nihilistic at their core.
everyone on the tv wants you to know that this is good actually
January 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
War is good for the news networks because it sells papers and drives viewership, and most news orgs are nihilistic at their core.
Every game he makes a couple of boneheaded mistakes that college QBs on non-playoff teams don't often make.
Missing 26 in the flat, ok, sure. Taking a 15 yard sack instead of throwing it out the back of the endzone? Oof.
Missing 26 in the flat, ok, sure. Taking a 15 yard sack instead of throwing it out the back of the endzone? Oof.
Good to know that Sam Darnold still sucks. I played him for like 4 weeks in fantasy and he screwed me.
January 4, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Every game he makes a couple of boneheaded mistakes that college QBs on non-playoff teams don't often make.
Missing 26 in the flat, ok, sure. Taking a 15 yard sack instead of throwing it out the back of the endzone? Oof.
Missing 26 in the flat, ok, sure. Taking a 15 yard sack instead of throwing it out the back of the endzone? Oof.
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The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
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I'm deeply sorry to the people of Venezuela. There is no opposition party in the United States to counter the fascist regime's actions and the population is easily demagogued.
January 3, 2026 at 7:53 AM
I'm deeply sorry to the people of Venezuela. There is no opposition party in the United States to counter the fascist regime's actions and the population is easily demagogued.
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AI bootlickers: “We need a more nuanced view of AI!”
AI: “Drink bleach, meatbags!!”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI: “Drink bleach, meatbags!!”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice
Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation finds
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:51 PM
AI bootlickers: “We need a more nuanced view of AI!”
AI: “Drink bleach, meatbags!!”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI: “Drink bleach, meatbags!!”
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"almost every city in the country" is an impressive feat, if not an exaggeration; the number of municipalities classified as cities in the US is a huge number
January 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
"almost every city in the country" is an impressive feat, if not an exaggeration; the number of municipalities classified as cities in the US is a huge number
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In 2026 I want all of the decent people to remember one thing.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
January 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
In 2026 I want all of the decent people to remember one thing.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
You aren’t meant to be this disciplined, this self-sacrificing to survive. The environment is supposed to support good living. We can have that. You are not a failure. That is politics.
That is all.
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CBS News will now be a megaphone for the country's most vicious crusader against free speech, and the most relentless propagandist of far-right disinformation.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
CBS News will now be a megaphone for the country's most vicious crusader against free speech, and the most relentless propagandist of far-right disinformation.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
This is basically the same rationale offered by many theists who don't believe their god(s) are malicious, malignant narcissists.
So, you know, this delusion is pretty common.
So, you know, this delusion is pretty common.
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is basically the same rationale offered by many theists who don't believe their god(s) are malicious, malignant narcissists.
So, you know, this delusion is pretty common.
So, you know, this delusion is pretty common.
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2 Washington trades teachers, from just 25 honorees across the nation, received recognition today from Harbor Freight's Tools for Schools program.
Thank you to Jon Cerio from Rogers HS in Puyallup and Sam Garson from Friday Harbor HS for helping young people find the trades.
Thank you to Jon Cerio from Rogers HS in Puyallup and Sam Garson from Friday Harbor HS for helping young people find the trades.
October 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
2 Washington trades teachers, from just 25 honorees across the nation, received recognition today from Harbor Freight's Tools for Schools program.
Thank you to Jon Cerio from Rogers HS in Puyallup and Sam Garson from Friday Harbor HS for helping young people find the trades.
Thank you to Jon Cerio from Rogers HS in Puyallup and Sam Garson from Friday Harbor HS for helping young people find the trades.
Super glad Apple invested so much in making their OS look like gaudy Linux desktop themes from 25 years ago and rearranging the UI of apps I use every day (thereby rug-pulling any developed fluency) instead of making Siri capable of following basic instructions.
September 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Super glad Apple invested so much in making their OS look like gaudy Linux desktop themes from 25 years ago and rearranging the UI of apps I use every day (thereby rug-pulling any developed fluency) instead of making Siri capable of following basic instructions.
With 300m+ people, the U.S. could definitely field a competitive international 15s team. But relatively few elite gridiron players could make the switch.
The athletic demands are quite different.
The athletic demands are quite different.
Can you imagine the team the US could field if all that football talent was funneled into rugby?
September 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
With 300m+ people, the U.S. could definitely field a competitive international 15s team. But relatively few elite gridiron players could make the switch.
The athletic demands are quite different.
The athletic demands are quite different.
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Five years ago, @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social and I did a story about rural Oregon's fever dream that Antifa was coming to their town from Portland.
Hundreds showed up armed downtown because they heard on Facebook that "Antifa buses" were coming.
No buses came so they said Antifa "retreated."
Hundreds showed up armed downtown because they heard on Facebook that "Antifa buses" were coming.
No buses came so they said Antifa "retreated."
In Klamath Falls, Oregon, victory declared over antifa, which never showed up
Towns from Washington state to Indiana have seen armed groups begin patrolling the streets after rumors spread on social media about an antifa invasion.
www.nbcnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Five years ago, @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social and I did a story about rural Oregon's fever dream that Antifa was coming to their town from Portland.
Hundreds showed up armed downtown because they heard on Facebook that "Antifa buses" were coming.
No buses came so they said Antifa "retreated."
Hundreds showed up armed downtown because they heard on Facebook that "Antifa buses" were coming.
No buses came so they said Antifa "retreated."
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yeah this guy is dumber than donkey shit
so this is what counts as an intellectual for the modern right, huh
September 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
yeah this guy is dumber than donkey shit
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I just figured out something that has confused me for ages. You know how some people love advice and how much I loathe it??
Well, see, I read. I read books and stories. That’s my advice.
Well, see, I read. I read books and stories. That’s my advice.
September 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I just figured out something that has confused me for ages. You know how some people love advice and how much I loathe it??
Well, see, I read. I read books and stories. That’s my advice.
Well, see, I read. I read books and stories. That’s my advice.