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Cliff Bargar
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San Franciscan (via Boston). (Surgical) robots, bikes, trains, etc
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scottwiener.bsky.social
There’s an orchestrated campaign to pretend antisemitism only exists at the extremes. It’s not just the extremes. It’s pervasive and we see it online and in real life on a daily basis. It has profound consequences in terms of violence. We must call it out and never normalize it.
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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chicagomike.bsky.social
I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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jamellebouie.net
why would immigrants do this www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
December 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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noupside.bsky.social
Just to be clear: if 'no one was ready' a lot of people fucked up, bc those of us who work on this laid out what was going to happen 8yrs ago.

The twofold issue that 1)it's not just a tech problem, and 2) Big Tech allowed itself to be ref-worked into spinelessness.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/t...
A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
This is the most corrupt White House in the history of the country.
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
Elon's little serfs are quite literally begging journalists to come back because every publicly available source of data shows people have fled the platform and young people won't use it.

They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
An interview with Twitter's Chief Product Officer title "X Wants Its Haters Back"
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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picardtips.bsky.social
Picard management tip: Share the credit. Take the blame.
December 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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mnolangray.bsky.social
Dudes will listen to two hour podcasts about the loneliness crisis instead of just cold calling their friends to chat.
December 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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stano.bsky.social
The biggest priority for Project 2029 is putting Republicans in prison. But right under that is purging all of these companies from the federal payroll and blacklisting them for any taxpayer money.
jvagle.me Jeffrey Vagle @jvagle.me · 4d
And then there’s the story about Alex Karp’s not-at-all-weird interview (for lack of a better word) with Oswald Mosley’s grandson for a senior position at Palantir.
December 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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samd.bsky.social
this is a fantastic point that I hadn’t thought about: when antivaxx was associated with crunchy Marin libs and caused an outbreak at Disneyland what happened? Dems fought back and passed stronger vaccine requirements

now that antivaxxers are republicans they instantly took over the party
California Senate Bill 277 (SB277) is a California law that removed personal belief as a reason for an exemption from the vaccination requirements for entry to private or public elementary or secondary schools in California, as well as day care centers. The final version of the bill was enacted by the California Legislature in 2015 (passing the State Assembly on a 46-31 vote!][2] and the California State Senate on a 24-14 vote!?]) and was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on June 30, 2015. [2][3]
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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tvmojoe.bsky.social
AP on Trump now, and Biden in June 2022.

For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”

For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
The good news for Trump is that his overall approval hasn't fallen as steeply. The new poll found that 36% of Americans approve of the way he's handling his job as president, which is down slightly from 42% in March. That signals that even if some people aren't happy with elements of his approach, they might not be ready to say he's doing a bad job as president. And while discontent is increasing among Republicans on certain issues, they're largely still behind him. That 34% figure is even lower than his overall approval rating of 41%, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Biden's approval figures have barely moved for the past year and a half, a source of concern for a president pursuing a second term on his ability to govern and focus on workers. He wants voters to connect local roads and bridge projects, factory construction and the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy to the millions of dollars in initiatives he signed into law during the first two years of his administration.
December 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
cliffbar.bsky.social
A great example of technology that exists today (and in this case has existed for decades) that would reduce dangerous and distracted driving without needing to resort to vehicles that are fully controlled by computers. But we don't have any NYT op-eds from physicians advocating for it so 🤷‍♂️
kerstanley.bsky.social Kirsten Bladh @kerstanley.bsky.social · 4d
The California ACLU is staunchly opposed to the ignition interlock device program and is a big reason that it has not been expanded. Despite the fact that California heavily subsidizes the cost for low-income drunk drivers, the ACLU says that the program is a form of "racialized wealth extraction."
According to the American Civil Liberties Union California Action: The American Civil Liberties California Action respectfully opposes AB 366, which converts a discretionary rule into a judicial mandate, requiring judges — in all cases involving a first Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction-to order the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). In making this change, the bill fails to address the financial and logistical barriers that drivers with low incomes will encounter to comply. The costs associated with this bill are untenable, especially given expected budget shortfalls. The financial consequences of a DUI conviction are considerable and are disproportionately burdensome for drivers with low incomes. Furthermore, DUI convictions and the consequences that follow are unequally levied on Black and Brown drivers. In addition to the standard penalty fines, drivers face the even more burdensome costs of DUl class fees, high-cost insurance premiums, DMV licensing fees, and other charges - up to $18,000 total. This bill would add the cost of an ignition interlock device to this list for all first-time convictions. For drivers with low incomes who are trying to comply with their legal obligations, the cumulative financial costs often prevent them from meeting these obligations and leave them with an indefinitely suspended license. Because of both the racial disparities in convictions as well as the racial wealth gap, this system results in a form of racialized wealth extraction.
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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jamellebouie.net
someone tell the California ACLU who is disproportionately more likely to be killed in traffic accidents including those involving people under the influence
kerstanley.bsky.social Kirsten Bladh @kerstanley.bsky.social · 4d
The California ACLU is staunchly opposed to the ignition interlock device program and is a big reason that it has not been expanded. Despite the fact that California heavily subsidizes the cost for low-income drunk drivers, the ACLU says that the program is a form of "racialized wealth extraction."
According to the American Civil Liberties Union California Action: The American Civil Liberties California Action respectfully opposes AB 366, which converts a discretionary rule into a judicial mandate, requiring judges — in all cases involving a first Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction-to order the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). In making this change, the bill fails to address the financial and logistical barriers that drivers with low incomes will encounter to comply. The costs associated with this bill are untenable, especially given expected budget shortfalls. The financial consequences of a DUI conviction are considerable and are disproportionately burdensome for drivers with low incomes. Furthermore, DUI convictions and the consequences that follow are unequally levied on Black and Brown drivers. In addition to the standard penalty fines, drivers face the even more burdensome costs of DUl class fees, high-cost insurance premiums, DMV licensing fees, and other charges - up to $18,000 total. This bill would add the cost of an ignition interlock device to this list for all first-time convictions. For drivers with low incomes who are trying to comply with their legal obligations, the cumulative financial costs often prevent them from meeting these obligations and leave them with an indefinitely suspended license. Because of both the racial disparities in convictions as well as the racial wealth gap, this system results in a form of racialized wealth extraction.
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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scottwiener.bsky.social
Trump declares war on state AI laws, including a law I passed to ensure transparency of AI safety protocols. He’s doing so purportedly to promote U.S. AI “dominance.”

Of course, he just authorized chip sales to China & Saudi Arabia: the exact opposite of ensuring U.S. dominance.
Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
December 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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chrislhayes.bsky.social
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
In a normal administration, this would be a career-ending, weeks-long scandal
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?

NOEM: We haven't deported veterans

MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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theonion.com
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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governor.ca.gov
California is a majority-minority state. Our strength is defined by diversity.
December 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
cliffbar.bsky.social
And all New Jersey got out of it was statistically significantly cleaner air
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
First of all, the prosecutor was Emil Bove, a Trump ally who just got rewarded with a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.

Second of all, he's now saying he didn't know anything about it and relied on what "people said" (Christ) but just ten days ago he was claiming he'd pored over the records.
What reason did Trump cite for the pardon? The White House referred USA TODAY to Trump’s Nov. 30 comments aboard Air Force One, in which he described the case as another example of political weaponization by the Biden administration. “It was a terrible thing. He was the president of the country, and they basically said he was a drug dealer because he was the president of the country,” Trump said. “And I looked at the facts and I agreed with them.”
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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chrislhayes.bsky.social
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
yasharali.bsky.social Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 12d
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
Pete Hegseth * G @PeteHegseth X.com Your wish is our command, Andrew. Just sunk another narco boat. Andrew Kolvet • @AndrewKolvet • 3h Every new attack aimed at Pete Hegseth makes me want another narco drug boat blown up and sent to the bottom of the ocean. x.com/SenSchumer/sta...
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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sifill.bsky.social
We’ve just stopped talking about the disgraceful complicity of every MSM outlet and reporter that has chosen to remain on a site that is an explicitly racist, Nazi cesspool.

It is unconscionable that they have CHOSEN to continue using it as their primary social media platform.
samd.bsky.social Sam @samd.bsky.social · 14d
it should probably be a bigger story that the richest man on earth and leading Republican is a fucking Nazi

media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
Elon Musk X @elonmusk• 10h X If current trends continue, Whites will go from being a small minority of world population today to virtually extinct! Wall Street Apes & @WallStreetAp... • 13h White people are on the verge of extinction Global population of white people: 100 years ago roughly 35% 50 years ago roughly 20% 25 years ago 15% Today just 8% White people are the minorities and must take their countries back. No more tolerance. No more suicidal empathy
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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peterhartlaub.bsky.social
Claude the albino alligator is dead

My story with @aidinvaziri.bsky.social

Lots of cool facts from biologists I've interviewed. Claude knew his name & briefly had a pit-mate named "Bonnie." Most common question from guests: "Is he real?"

RIP to an SF icon

🐊 😢

www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Claude, San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator, dies at 30
Claude, the California Academy of Sciences’ rare albino alligator and one of San Francisco’s most recognizable residents, has died at age 30.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
cliffbar.bsky.social
Love to see some new BikeLink lockers going in at @caltrain.com's Lawrence Station
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM