David Smelser
@dsmelser.bsky.social
D&D Player, IT Professional, animal lover
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Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.
harpers.org/archive/1941...
harpers.org/archive/1941...
Who Goes Nazi?, by Dorothy Thompson
harpers.org
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.
harpers.org/archive/1941...
harpers.org/archive/1941...
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This executive order is a precursor to a major crackdown on the regime’s opposition. They’re absolutely using the Kirk assassination as their Reichstag fire moment.
Full executive order:
Full executive order:
Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence
NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.whitehouse.gov
September 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This executive order is a precursor to a major crackdown on the regime’s opposition. They’re absolutely using the Kirk assassination as their Reichstag fire moment.
Full executive order:
Full executive order:
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Here are the steps for how to contact your reps about the bill that will take away insurance coverage for trans healthcare for ADULTS:
1. Go to reps.fyi
2. Put in your address
3. Find your house & senate reps
4. To call type in phone # under name
5. Call the number and use the script in the QT
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1. Go to reps.fyi
2. Put in your address
3. Find your house & senate reps
4. To call type in phone # under name
5. Call the number and use the script in the QT
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so: what do we need you to do? two things.
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
1.call your D/I senators. find contact info here: reps.fyi
what do we need you to say? try the call script below. adapt it; make it your own! there are bailout points written in, in case you get nervous. but please *call.* 🧵
![Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME] and I'm one of Senator [THEIR NAME]'s constituents. House Republicans are trying to insert a multiple articles of anti-trans legislation, including a full transgender healthcare funding ban, into the F-Y '26 budget. I'm calling to tell the Senator to stand up for trans Americans and vote NO on any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown.
[you can stop here at 0:20 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
This care funding ban follows the map the G-O-P charted while attacking abortion. Democrats lost that fight by giving in to the G-O-P an inch at a time. Giving an inch at a time on trans care will devastate trans Americans and it'll get Democrats nothing in return but contempt.
[you can stop here at 0:40 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
Right now, the most popular Democrat in the U-S, [Zo-RAHN Mom-DA-nee], is campaigning on making trans healthcare cheaper and easier to access, and he's only got more good will because of it.
[you can stop here at 0:50 if you want to bail out—but it's better if you don't]
I'm asking the Senator to refuse to allow any anti-trans language including a healthcare ban in the F-Y '26 bill. Do not vote for any bill with that language. This IS worth forcing a shutdown. Standing with trans people is the right thing to do and it's politically smart. Voters and donors show up for Democrats who fight.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2lzahebnas6od6j6jfydwst7/bafkreih4xihrkllo4bucwiubjidhjlbjt3k7x6wtzdk776qx67tpcaizli@jpeg)
September 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Here are the steps for how to contact your reps about the bill that will take away insurance coverage for trans healthcare for ADULTS:
1. Go to reps.fyi
2. Put in your address
3. Find your house & senate reps
4. To call type in phone # under name
5. Call the number and use the script in the QT
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1. Go to reps.fyi
2. Put in your address
3. Find your house & senate reps
4. To call type in phone # under name
5. Call the number and use the script in the QT
1/4
I agree with this analysis.
Ezra Klein’s most recent column gives the game away: he talks about how horrified he was by Kirk’s assassination because he identifies with Kirk. Kirk, like Klein, talked for a living. So even if they had different policy positions, to some degree, Klein sees himself in Kirk.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I agree with this analysis.
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Have been tagged in to provide the reminder about traumatic video because of the Charlie Kirk shooting video going around!
1. Settings -> Content & Media, turn off "autoplay video"
2. Keep your device sound off while browsing so an accidental activation won't include the sound
1. Settings -> Content & Media, turn off "autoplay video"
2. Keep your device sound off while browsing so an accidental activation won't include the sound
September 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Have been tagged in to provide the reminder about traumatic video because of the Charlie Kirk shooting video going around!
1. Settings -> Content & Media, turn off "autoplay video"
2. Keep your device sound off while browsing so an accidental activation won't include the sound
1. Settings -> Content & Media, turn off "autoplay video"
2. Keep your device sound off while browsing so an accidental activation won't include the sound
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We’ve launched a new social toolkit that makes it easy to share news about Trump’s biggest failures (the ones even MAGA Republicans can’t explain away) on your preferred platforms: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/trum...
July 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We’ve launched a new social toolkit that makes it easy to share news about Trump’s biggest failures (the ones even MAGA Republicans can’t explain away) on your preferred platforms: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/trum...
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WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
July 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Half a million Americans have signed up to attend No Kings events on Saturday. Join tomorrow night’s pre-mobilization call to discuss best practices, messaging guidance, and much more: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
June 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Half a million Americans have signed up to attend No Kings events on Saturday. Join tomorrow night’s pre-mobilization call to discuss best practices, messaging guidance, and much more: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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"On Tyranny" free resources to use and to share, now or any time
snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...
snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...
June 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"On Tyranny" free resources to use and to share, now or any time
snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...
snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...
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Ahead of No Kings Day, a couple trainings we have coming up that might be useful:
Safety and Deescalation: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Know Your Rights (w/ACLU): act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...
Safety and Deescalation: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Know Your Rights (w/ACLU): act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...
No Kings: Safety and Deescalation Training for Hosts & Core Teams · No Kings
_**Gather in-person with your planning and safety team to participate in this virtual training.**_
Get together a team of fellow No Kings organizers IN PERSON and dial in as a group for this virtual ...
www.mobilize.us
June 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Ahead of No Kings Day, a couple trainings we have coming up that might be useful:
Safety and Deescalation: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Know Your Rights (w/ACLU): act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...
Safety and Deescalation: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Know Your Rights (w/ACLU): act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...
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*** RAPID RESPONSE ALERT!
Breaking updates: Call to Action Sun Jun 8th 12:00 pm, Camp Pendalton, protesting threating use of Camp Pendalton Marines on protestors
*** CALL TO ACTION
WHO: All San Diegans
WHAT: A peaceful demonstration at the Camp Pendelton South Gate
*** RAPID RESPONSE ALERT!
Breaking updates: Call to Action Sun Jun 8th 12:00 pm, Camp Pendalton, protesting threating use of Camp Pendalton Marines on protestors
*** CALL TO ACTION
WHO: All San Diegans
WHAT: A peaceful demonstration at the Camp Pendelton South Gate
June 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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*** RAPID RESPONSE ALERT!
Breaking updates: Call to Action Sun Jun 8th 12:00 pm, Camp Pendalton, protesting threating use of Camp Pendalton Marines on protestors
*** CALL TO ACTION
WHO: All San Diegans
WHAT: A peaceful demonstration at the Camp Pendelton South Gate
*** RAPID RESPONSE ALERT!
Breaking updates: Call to Action Sun Jun 8th 12:00 pm, Camp Pendalton, protesting threating use of Camp Pendalton Marines on protestors
*** CALL TO ACTION
WHO: All San Diegans
WHAT: A peaceful demonstration at the Camp Pendelton South Gate
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a “blind spot running through all of Abundance’s anecdotes: the limits of the private sector. The primary conceit is that in many areas, the private sector is ready to invest…if politicians would only lift public barriers…There is little evidence that is true.” www.bostonreview.net/articles/the...
The Real Path to Abundance - Boston Review
To deliver plentiful housing and clean energy, we have to get the story right about what’s standing in the way.
www.bostonreview.net
June 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
a “blind spot running through all of Abundance’s anecdotes: the limits of the private sector. The primary conceit is that in many areas, the private sector is ready to invest…if politicians would only lift public barriers…There is little evidence that is true.” www.bostonreview.net/articles/the...
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Expert and maritime historian @mercoglianos.bsky.social is explaining what happened tonight live on YouTube!
Tune in!
Tune in!
Mexican Sail Training Ship Cuauhtemoc Strikes Brooklyn Bridge
YouTube video by What's Going on With Shipping?
www.youtube.com
May 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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“The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it’s ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest.”
Mon Mothma, future leader of the Rebel Alliance. #Andor #StarWars #DisneyPlus
Mon Mothma, future leader of the Rebel Alliance. #Andor #StarWars #DisneyPlus
May 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
“The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it’s ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams the loudest.”
Mon Mothma, future leader of the Rebel Alliance. #Andor #StarWars #DisneyPlus
Mon Mothma, future leader of the Rebel Alliance. #Andor #StarWars #DisneyPlus
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Darrell Issa held a $1,000/plate fundraiser at a fancy steakhouse and the Chicken Brigade showed up!
April 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Darrell Issa held a $1,000/plate fundraiser at a fancy steakhouse and the Chicken Brigade showed up!
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Heading out to handsoff2025.com tomorrow? Please read this!
If your plans for this weekend involve being outdoors voicing your displeasure with *gestures* the entire situation, just sayin', my colleagues have a guide that you should read.
www.theverge.com/21276979/pho...
www.theverge.com/21276979/pho...
How to secure your phone before attending a protest
Here are some privacy measures you can take
www.theverge.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Heading out to handsoff2025.com tomorrow? Please read this!
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This will be an especially difficult year to tell the difference between fake bullshit and actual bullshit this April Fool's Day
April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This will be an especially difficult year to tell the difference between fake bullshit and actual bullshit this April Fool's Day
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So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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browse by category
www.wealthsimple.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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This 5th grader got a standing ovation from over 700 constituents for her pointed question to Republican Darrell Issa’s empty chair at the Indivisible town hall this past Sunday.
March 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This 5th grader got a standing ovation from over 700 constituents for her pointed question to Republican Darrell Issa’s empty chair at the Indivisible town hall this past Sunday.
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WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP!
March 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP!
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This is fabulous!
I've been protesting, but I decided to do something different. I made an ad. I've given a lot of thought as to how to communicate without confrontation to Republican voters, non-voters, or Trumpers who are beginning to be concerned. I hope you'll watch - it's only 30 seconds. youtu.be/bp6XUjteeV4
It's All TV To Trump
YouTube video by Anne Mitchell
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This is fabulous!
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We are sending people for indefinite detention without trial at a foreign gulag because they have tattoos about soccer teams and about loving their mothers.
I want you to understand this is happening in our name and we know most of these men committed no crimes. One is a professional soccer player who was tortured in Venezuela and was working through asylum in the U.S. ICE shipped him for his Real Madrid tattoo and a picture throwing rock & roll horns.
March 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We are sending people for indefinite detention without trial at a foreign gulag because they have tattoos about soccer teams and about loving their mothers.
What orwellian logic from the Trump administration.
Complaining about fraud (social security skipping a check) is proof that the victim is a fraud.
Complaining about fraud (social security skipping a check) is proof that the victim is a fraud.
Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says if Social Security skipped a check, his mother-in-law wouldn’t complain—and if you would, it indicates you are probably a fraudster. Insane.
March 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What orwellian logic from the Trump administration.
Complaining about fraud (social security skipping a check) is proof that the victim is a fraud.
Complaining about fraud (social security skipping a check) is proof that the victim is a fraud.