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Daniel M. Kimmel

@dkimmel.bsky.social

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#film critic, #author of non-fiction and humorous #sciencefiction, lecturer, political junkie, co-writer of "The Waldorf Conference" on the Hollywood blacklist, editor at OntheIssues.org, writes column on classic SF films for Space and Time magazine

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Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 14h

Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization. Their mass slaughter on Oct. 7, 2023 -- which also included rape and taking hostages -- was not "resistance."

How sick you must be to argue otherwise.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 1d

From a war that HAMAS caused in their genocidal terrorist attack. Not defending Netanyahu. But not ignoring Hamas's act of genocide as you are.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas IS guilty of genocide. They are committed to murdering Jews.

Israel is NOT guilty of genocide. Bibi may be guilty of war crimes but he is NOT trying to eliminate all Arabs, Muslims, or Palestinians.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 1d

First film was an unexpected surprise. Sequel, not so much.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas executing Palestinians in the streets of Gaza. Are you shocked at that as well?

Bibi is a war criminal. Hamas is guilty of genocide. Are you able to condemn both?

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Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 1d

Be prepared to be disgusted. The hate and bigotry really is a feature, not a bug, of today's GOP.

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 1d

And we're waiting for Stephen Miller to give Trump permission.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 2d

Well, Benny Johnson is a known plagiarist and liar who took money from Putin.

MAGA slams 'fake news' but embraces 'The Benny Show’s' misinformation

As the media landscape widens, members of the Trump administration and MAGA movement have embraced right-wing podcasters.

san.com

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 2d

The former mayor of Somerville, Mass. was Italian-American and said instead of Columbus we should celebrate Frank Sinatra. :)

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 2d

Look at the bright side, Donald, you'll be reunited with your father.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 2d

On October 18th, we say #NoKings

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Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

Found one literally in front of where I live.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

But he will be reunited with his father.

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Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

I'm not big on protests but this is important. I've gone to Boston Common for several events but was pleased to find one closer to home. Literally. It's taking place outside the building where I live.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

I got to interview Fred Rogers. He was the real deal. I remember starting the interview by saying I didn't want to waste him time and he responded by asking me questions about myself.

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Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

I was at the law school '77-'80. We called him the "Shah of BU."

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

There MUST be consequences.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

Well, that's just wrong. Vote for the ones who are doing their jobs. Vote against the ones who are not.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

Apparently in their Bibles there's no commandment against bearing false witness.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

No, he's not. He IS the recipient of *an* award from RFK Human Rights.

Stephen Colbert to Receive 2025 Ripple of Hope Award from RFK Human Rights - Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

The Emmy-winning host will be honored alongside Magic Johnson, Martin Cabrera, Jr., Stefano Lucchini, and Darren Walker at RFK Human Rights’ December 9 Gala in New York.

rfkhumanrights.org

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, John Silber in Massachusetts in 1990 who exploded when asked to name his weaknesses. He blew the election the week before Election Day.

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Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Somerville Seniors” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/capitalindiv...

NO KINGS Somerville Seniors · Capital Indivisible

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

Cheeky. :)

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

My all time favorite movie.

Daniel M. Kimmel @dkimmel.bsky.social · 3d

The next Democratic AG should not be shy about prosecuting the miscreants of this maladministration. It must be based on the facts and the law, but if there's a serious case to be made, it better be made.