Dean Astumian, OFS
@deanast.bsky.social
Secular Franciscan, follower of Jesus and St. Francis, physicist interested in operating principles of synthetic and biological molecular machines, and non-equilibrium chemistry, wine, hiking, travel, social justice.
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He has already been charged - indicted - with what amounts to Treason. I want him and his cronies convicted. If it is better for the country, let him abjure the realm and become Putin's puppy, I doubt that would last long, and the consequence of termination of the arrangement might be severe.
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
He has already been charged - indicted - with what amounts to Treason. I want him and his cronies convicted. If it is better for the country, let him abjure the realm and become Putin's puppy, I doubt that would last long, and the consequence of termination of the arrangement might be severe.
Had Trump in his first term followed the law and given the strong support to Ukraine mandated by Congress the Russians may never have invaded. Instead, Trump tried to extort Ukraine to dig up dirt on Biden, showing Russia our lack of resolve. This war is putatively due to Trump's criminal behavior
Ungrateful Ukrainians, didn’t even thank for such a brilliant plan of their own capitulation and rewarding the Russian aggressor.
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Had Trump in his first term followed the law and given the strong support to Ukraine mandated by Congress the Russians may never have invaded. Instead, Trump tried to extort Ukraine to dig up dirt on Biden, showing Russia our lack of resolve. This war is putatively due to Trump's criminal behavior
and we are not even mentioning "ordered the extrajudicial execution of foreign nationals on the high seas. "
November 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
and we are not even mentioning "ordered the extrajudicial execution of foreign nationals on the high seas. "
Blowing ships out of the water is pretty clearly an illegal order. The admiral responsible for carrying out such strikes did the honorable thing and resigned. "I cannot, in good conscience, authorize or execute orders that risk innocent lives and compromise the principles I swore to uphold"
Many are struggling to understand what “illegal orders” the members of Congress could be referring to. But we’ve already seen examples. During his first term, Trump asked, “Can’t you just shoot them? Shoot them in the legs,” referring to protesters. #holdfast
www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1...
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Former Pentagon chief Esper says Trump asked about shooting protesters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Esper about his forthcoming book, "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times."
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November 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Blowing ships out of the water is pretty clearly an illegal order. The admiral responsible for carrying out such strikes did the honorable thing and resigned. "I cannot, in good conscience, authorize or execute orders that risk innocent lives and compromise the principles I swore to uphold"
It would have shown poor discretion (but would not have been illegal) had congress members said to disobey Trump's orders. What they did say is to disobey illegal orders - something that is required by law. Trump's recognition that "my orders = illegal orders" shows consciousness of guilt.
They actually didn’t. The fact that you don’t know that is just more proof that you are seriously unqualified to lead a boy scout troop. #StayInSchool
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It would have shown poor discretion (but would not have been illegal) had congress members said to disobey Trump's orders. What they did say is to disobey illegal orders - something that is required by law. Trump's recognition that "my orders = illegal orders" shows consciousness of guilt.
Does anyone actually believe Roberts or Kavanaugh are anything other than shills for Donald Trump?
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Does anyone actually believe Roberts or Kavanaugh are anything other than shills for Donald Trump?
The kind of guy who recognizes the scientific merit of the theory of gravity yet still jumps out of an airplane without a parachute because Trump tells him to.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The kind of guy who recognizes the scientific merit of the theory of gravity yet still jumps out of an airplane without a parachute because Trump tells him to.
For those who, despite mountains of evidence to the contrary, still think it is acceptable for religious people to support Trump, ask yourselves why it is always a "Big man, a strong man" that comes up, and never "a good man, a kind man". Trump cares about power, faith focuses on goodness & kindness
November 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For those who, despite mountains of evidence to the contrary, still think it is acceptable for religious people to support Trump, ask yourselves why it is always a "Big man, a strong man" that comes up, and never "a good man, a kind man". Trump cares about power, faith focuses on goodness & kindness
Trump asserts he wasn't threatening Congress people with death despite what his words may have sound like, and says that anyone who says otherwise should be shot.
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump asserts he wasn't threatening Congress people with death despite what his words may have sound like, and says that anyone who says otherwise should be shot.
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WELKER: What is your message to Jewish New Yorkers who feel you won't be tough enough in your response to antisemitism?
MAMDANI: That I am looking forward to being the next mayor and fulfilling the commitment I've made to Jewish New Yorkers to not only protect them but to celebrate and cherish them
MAMDANI: That I am looking forward to being the next mayor and fulfilling the commitment I've made to Jewish New Yorkers to not only protect them but to celebrate and cherish them
November 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
WELKER: What is your message to Jewish New Yorkers who feel you won't be tough enough in your response to antisemitism?
MAMDANI: That I am looking forward to being the next mayor and fulfilling the commitment I've made to Jewish New Yorkers to not only protect them but to celebrate and cherish them
MAMDANI: That I am looking forward to being the next mayor and fulfilling the commitment I've made to Jewish New Yorkers to not only protect them but to celebrate and cherish them
Lets not sugarcoat it - this mealy-mouthed moron, "Dr." Cassidy, put a higher priority on serving Donald Trump than he did on protecting the health of the American people.
TAPPER: Dr Cassidy, RFK Jr lied to you
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lets not sugarcoat it - this mealy-mouthed moron, "Dr." Cassidy, put a higher priority on serving Donald Trump than he did on protecting the health of the American people.
The Trump administration is an abject lesson as to what can happen when educated, intelligent people fail to vote because none of the candidates are perfect. If we are fortunate and survive this onslaught against Democracy we can't make the same mistake again - our children are counting on us.
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Trump administration is an abject lesson as to what can happen when educated, intelligent people fail to vote because none of the candidates are perfect. If we are fortunate and survive this onslaught against Democracy we can't make the same mistake again - our children are counting on us.
The CAT scan shows you don't have any cats, and the PET scan goes further and says you don't have dogs, goldfish, or geckos.
First day as a doctor:
Okay, the X-ray shows your bones are all still there, so you’re probably fine.
Okay, the X-ray shows your bones are all still there, so you’re probably fine.
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The CAT scan shows you don't have any cats, and the PET scan goes further and says you don't have dogs, goldfish, or geckos.
And Mamdani is wearing a tie.
everyone correctly noting that any time you put Trump in a room with someone charismatic he becomes extremely complimentary until someone reminds him he hates that person, take a bow
he’ll be posting unhinged shit about Zohran again by tomorrow
he’ll be posting unhinged shit about Zohran again by tomorrow
Trump on Mamdani: "I think he's gonna surprise some conservative people, actually. And some very liberal people he won't surprise because they already like him."
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
And Mamdani is wearing a tie.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
It is very important to remember that your Baby Monito will grow up:
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It is very important to remember that your Baby Monito will grow up:
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“I don’t know and I don’t care” should be the new MAGA motto. So accurate. Says it all.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“I don’t know and I don’t care” should be the new MAGA motto. So accurate. Says it all.
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Breaking: Administration officials working overtime to find turkeys with sexual assault and crypto scam convictions so the President can pardon them
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Breaking: Administration officials working overtime to find turkeys with sexual assault and crypto scam convictions so the President can pardon them
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To my Jesuit brothers, fellow religious & clergy, & laity who are putting themselves in harm's way by accompanying immigrants to their court hearings.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
To my Jesuit brothers, fellow religious & clergy, & laity who are putting themselves in harm's way by accompanying immigrants to their court hearings.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
Thank you for standing for the rule of law.
Thank you for showing the power of compassion.
Thank you for helping the most vulnerable among us.
Trump has written the Democrat response to his next state of the union address. Two words - "quiet piggy"
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump has written the Democrat response to his next state of the union address. Two words - "quiet piggy"
If when questioned a candidate affirms that they will uphold the constitution and do their duty, they can expect a death threat from the President.
Trump is the only president impeached twice. He knows the Democrats will impeach him again if they gain control. The trick is to have enough Democrats in the House and Senate to convict him. Let’s vote for people with the courage to do it. It should be apart of their campaign pledge. Do you agree? 🔄
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
If when questioned a candidate affirms that they will uphold the constitution and do their duty, they can expect a death threat from the President.
We all had chores at our homes when growing up. Congress has a Constitutionally mandated chore now - they need to step up and take out the trash from the White House by impeachment, conviction, and removal.
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We all had chores at our homes when growing up. Congress has a Constitutionally mandated chore now - they need to step up and take out the trash from the White House by impeachment, conviction, and removal.
There is another word for the resolution that should be passed by Congress - it is called impeachment, conviction, and removal. Congress needs to step up and take out the trash from the White House.
If Congress will not pass a resolution condemning Trump’s unhinged calls for the imprisonment and execution of elected officials, they’re essentially giving him permission to keep pushing for political violence.
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There is another word for the resolution that should be passed by Congress - it is called impeachment, conviction, and removal. Congress needs to step up and take out the trash from the White House.
Does he perhaps mean evidence like that presented at Trump's felony trial and conviction that proved Trump paid hush money to a porn star, or the evidence presented at his civil rape trial at which he was adjudicated to have committed sexual assault explained by the judge to be tantamount to rape?
Rep. Warren Davidson subtly shifts the goalposts on the Epstein files, suggesting he won't care unless "evidence is presented at trial and people are convicted. I don't need more rage bait in terms of public documents"
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Does he perhaps mean evidence like that presented at Trump's felony trial and conviction that proved Trump paid hush money to a porn star, or the evidence presented at his civil rape trial at which he was adjudicated to have committed sexual assault explained by the judge to be tantamount to rape?