Auld Black Jack
@freejack.bsky.social
You know that "People, people who need people.." song? ...I'm not one of those people.
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Auld Black Jack
@freejack.bsky.social
· Dec 7
The GOP will misrepresent S.S. as a Investment with a poor ROI in an attempt sell their privatization scam.
This video is from the era of GWB's failed attempt, so the figures are dated but the program is accurately described.
Please share to combat GOP disinformation.
youtu.be/Tts2uTWt6e8?...
This video is from the era of GWB's failed attempt, so the figures are dated but the program is accurately described.
Please share to combat GOP disinformation.
youtu.be/Tts2uTWt6e8?...
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Briitsh-American freestyle skier (and AHS:1984's "Chet Clancy") Gus Kenworthy shares a message on IG prior to competing in the Winter Olympics.
February 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Briitsh-American freestyle skier (and AHS:1984's "Chet Clancy") Gus Kenworthy shares a message on IG prior to competing in the Winter Olympics.
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🚨BREAKING: Republicans are moving quickly to pass a bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship both to register and at the polls ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — a move that experts warn could disenfranchise millions of Americans. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls
In the past few weeks, passing the legislation has been a unifying rally cry for Republicans, a welcome distraction from the party’s cratering public opinion polls.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🚨BREAKING: Republicans are moving quickly to pass a bill requiring voters to show proof of citizenship both to register and at the polls ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — a move that experts warn could disenfranchise millions of Americans. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Really though, most of the right love being told what to do by people they perceive as correctly powerful. They can not comprehend of the idea of working together with friends and neighbors to create a system and share information in order to protect each other. Their brains can't do it.
February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Really though, most of the right love being told what to do by people they perceive as correctly powerful. They can not comprehend of the idea of working together with friends and neighbors to create a system and share information in order to protect each other. Their brains can't do it.
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Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
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We have a Boston Review Forum out today on the Democratic Party in a time of authoritarianism
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
February 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
We have a Boston Review Forum out today on the Democratic Party in a time of authoritarianism
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
www.bostonreview.net/forum/how-no...
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As @jeffsharlet.bsky.social documented in The Family, honoring brutal right wing dictators from around the world has been a National Prayer Breakfast tradition since the 1980s.
This speaks volumes about the so-called “Christians” who host this event. Disgusting.
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
As @jeffsharlet.bsky.social documented in The Family, honoring brutal right wing dictators from around the world has been a National Prayer Breakfast tradition since the 1980s.
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404 Media is watching ICE grow from an already horrifying organization into a deportation force that is better funded than most militaries. It's why we made a zine about the surveillance technologies used by ICE.
To support our continued work: www.404media.co/membership/
To support our continued work: www.404media.co/membership/
404 Media Is Making a Zine
We are publishing a risograph-printed zine about the surveillance technologies used by ICE.
www.404media.co
January 25, 2026 at 5:22 PM
404 Media is watching ICE grow from an already horrifying organization into a deportation force that is better funded than most militaries. It's why we made a zine about the surveillance technologies used by ICE.
To support our continued work: www.404media.co/membership/
To support our continued work: www.404media.co/membership/
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This highly influential White House advisor now states openly: use paramilitary forces to intervene directly in our elections.
This is what the conspiracy theories have been for. This moment.
Conservative and Liberal Americans reject fascism. We know it won't help any 'side'. It is time to act.
This is what the conspiracy theories have been for. This moment.
Conservative and Liberal Americans reject fascism. We know it won't help any 'side'. It is time to act.
Steve Bannon,
"We're gonna have ICE surround the polls...We'll never again allow an election to be stolen."
"We're gonna have ICE surround the polls...We'll never again allow an election to be stolen."
February 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
This highly influential White House advisor now states openly: use paramilitary forces to intervene directly in our elections.
This is what the conspiracy theories have been for. This moment.
Conservative and Liberal Americans reject fascism. We know it won't help any 'side'. It is time to act.
This is what the conspiracy theories have been for. This moment.
Conservative and Liberal Americans reject fascism. We know it won't help any 'side'. It is time to act.
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"power holds no value unless it is exercised"
I wrote about Minnesota and ICE and how average Americans are reclaiming the power that the administration is abusing.
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
February 4, 2026 at 4:06 AM
"power holds no value unless it is exercised"
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Jesus Christ.
ICE agents clash with bystanders in Minneapolis
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Jesus Christ.
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"We're releasing all the information except the stuff about the crimes, corruption, borderline treason, actual treason, and anything personally embarrassing to people we consider important."
*apart from those deemed prejudicial to national security or that could damage diplomatic relations.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer orders release of files relating to Mandelson US ambassador decision
Pressure grows on PM over ex-minister’s Jeffrey Epstein links as Tories criticise move to withhold some records
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:51 AM
"We're releasing all the information except the stuff about the crimes, corruption, borderline treason, actual treason, and anything personally embarrassing to people we consider important."
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The letter from Matt in Minneapolis gave me a lump in my throat, and @driftglass.bsky.social Literature Corner was awesome. Thanks to @bluegal.bsky.social for bringing back their fake sponsor. I needed the lulz💙
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbYp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbYp...
Ep 966: The Persistence of Memory
YouTube video by Professional Left
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:43 AM
The letter from Matt in Minneapolis gave me a lump in my throat, and @driftglass.bsky.social Literature Corner was awesome. Thanks to @bluegal.bsky.social for bringing back their fake sponsor. I needed the lulz💙
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbYp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbYp...
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Some people have asked me how concerned they should be about the #NipahVirus outbreak in India. So I put together a short thread with general information for education purposes. The risk of international spread is very low.
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/n...
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/n...
Nipah virus: what is it, where is it found and how does it spread?
Nipah virus (NiV) is a serious infectious disease that periodically causes outbreaks in parts of Asia. While the risk to most people remains very low, understanding this virus is important if you are ...
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk
January 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Some people have asked me how concerned they should be about the #NipahVirus outbreak in India. So I put together a short thread with general information for education purposes. The risk of international spread is very low.
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/n...
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/27/n...
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US measles cases this year already exceed the total for the whole of 2023 and 2024 combined, and it is only January. Yikes.
January 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
US measles cases this year already exceed the total for the whole of 2023 and 2024 combined, and it is only January. Yikes.
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Infectious diseases do not magically disappear just because you stop tracking and reporting. This is dangerous.
When diseases spread in silence, outbreaks go undetected for much longer and containment is more difficult.
All of this means more avoidable deaths.
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
When diseases spread in silence, outbreaks go undetected for much longer and containment is more difficult.
All of this means more avoidable deaths.
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
CDC Stopped Updating Key Vaccine, Infectious Disease Databases in 2025
The inaction 'demonstrates a profound disregard for human life,' says IDSA leader
www.medpagetoday.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Infectious diseases do not magically disappear just because you stop tracking and reporting. This is dangerous.
When diseases spread in silence, outbreaks go undetected for much longer and containment is more difficult.
All of this means more avoidable deaths.
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
When diseases spread in silence, outbreaks go undetected for much longer and containment is more difficult.
All of this means more avoidable deaths.
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
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Wondering why there's such a fuss about pushing some #vaccine recommendations to "shared clinical decision making"? The term is being conflated with "informed consent," suggesting it's about empowering parents. This isn't that; good take here. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/shared-dec...
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Wondering why there's such a fuss about pushing some #vaccine recommendations to "shared clinical decision making"? The term is being conflated with "informed consent," suggesting it's about empowering parents. This isn't that; good take here. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/shared-dec...
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Long COVID Linked to New-Onset Allergies
"Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, participants were 74% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, 66% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, and 37% more likely to be allergic rhinitis."
Source: archive.md/R5nVs
"Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, participants were 74% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, 66% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, and 37% more likely to be allergic rhinitis."
Source: archive.md/R5nVs
January 27, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Long COVID Linked to New-Onset Allergies
"Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, participants were 74% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, 66% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, and 37% more likely to be allergic rhinitis."
Source: archive.md/R5nVs
"Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, participants were 74% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, 66% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, and 37% more likely to be allergic rhinitis."
Source: archive.md/R5nVs
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This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
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A good and important article. Joshua Green's book The Devil's Bargain quotes Bannon on radicalization through games / Gamergate: "these rootless white males, had monster power.." "You can activate that army. They come in through Gamergate or whatever and then get turned onto politics and Trump."
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A good and important article. Joshua Green's book The Devil's Bargain quotes Bannon on radicalization through games / Gamergate: "these rootless white males, had monster power.." "You can activate that army. They come in through Gamergate or whatever and then get turned onto politics and Trump."
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hey remember when I got shit on for years for trying to warn people that GamerGate was just Nazis and not just about harassing women and not just about some “consumer revolt”
The Epstein files reveal what powerful people see in video games: profit, coercion, and control
aftermath.site/jeffrey-epstei...
aftermath.site/jeffrey-epstei...
February 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
hey remember when I got shit on for years for trying to warn people that GamerGate was just Nazis and not just about harassing women and not just about some “consumer revolt”
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A MAGAt thought he could approach a group of protesting junior high and high school kids in Buda, Texas, assault a girl, and walk away.
They beat his ass and he limps back to his truck, red hat in hand.
The kids are alright!
They beat his ass and he limps back to his truck, red hat in hand.
The kids are alright!
February 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
A MAGAt thought he could approach a group of protesting junior high and high school kids in Buda, Texas, assault a girl, and walk away.
They beat his ass and he limps back to his truck, red hat in hand.
The kids are alright!
They beat his ass and he limps back to his truck, red hat in hand.
The kids are alright!
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Presented without comment. I just want everyone here to know.
I want you to know what you're looking at the next time you see this guy being interviewed or RTed by an Abundance bro.
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I want you to know what you're looking at the next time you see this guy being interviewed or RTed by an Abundance bro.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Presented without comment. I just want everyone here to know.
I want you to know what you're looking at the next time you see this guy being interviewed or RTed by an Abundance bro.
1/8
I want you to know what you're looking at the next time you see this guy being interviewed or RTed by an Abundance bro.
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Republicans mightily struggling in New York in a new Siena poll.
Kathy Hochul leads GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman 54% to 28%. (She won by 6% in 2022.)
Democrats have a 56/29 lead in the generic congressional ballot. (Result was 57/43 in 2024).
Trump approval is 33/63. sri.siena.edu/2026/02/03/h...
Kathy Hochul leads GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman 54% to 28%. (She won by 6% in 2022.)
Democrats have a 56/29 lead in the generic congressional ballot. (Result was 57/43 in 2024).
Trump approval is 33/63. sri.siena.edu/2026/02/03/h...
February 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Republicans mightily struggling in New York in a new Siena poll.
Kathy Hochul leads GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman 54% to 28%. (She won by 6% in 2022.)
Democrats have a 56/29 lead in the generic congressional ballot. (Result was 57/43 in 2024).
Trump approval is 33/63. sri.siena.edu/2026/02/03/h...
Kathy Hochul leads GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman 54% to 28%. (She won by 6% in 2022.)
Democrats have a 56/29 lead in the generic congressional ballot. (Result was 57/43 in 2024).
Trump approval is 33/63. sri.siena.edu/2026/02/03/h...
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MAGA figures are now calling for an *escalation* in ICE's war on Americans. "Raise the temperature," says Steve Bannon. They want an authoritarian terror state and they see ICE as its vanguard.
On the pod @gbrockell.bsky.social is good on the sadism that defines ICE:
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
On the pod @gbrockell.bsky.social is good on the sadism that defines ICE:
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump ICE Threats Take Darker Turn as MAGA Erupts in Demands for Blood
As Trump’s designs grow more unnerving and MAGA figures call for an escalation, a journalist who closely tracks ICE explains how the agency is effectively becoming an instrument of authoritarian state...
newrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
MAGA figures are now calling for an *escalation* in ICE's war on Americans. "Raise the temperature," says Steve Bannon. They want an authoritarian terror state and they see ICE as its vanguard.
On the pod @gbrockell.bsky.social is good on the sadism that defines ICE:
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
On the pod @gbrockell.bsky.social is good on the sadism that defines ICE:
newrepublic.com/article/2060...