Icarus_Rising_23
@icarusrising23.bsky.social
From the bad place. Guess we'll see how this all turns out.
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I've finally figured this place out. Dems are feckless do-nothings who rely on interviews, letters, and performative DOA bills so they don't have to fight. Progressives are trailblazers who use interviews and social media to talk to the masses, and file messaging bills so ppl know they're fighting.
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Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
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I get it. I have my own feelings.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
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I get it. I have my own feelings.
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At the end of the day, the government was going to reopen. I'd have preferred a more concrete concession from Republicans than a promise to have a vote on ACA subsidies, but frankly there has never been a shutdown that resulted in the majority giving the minority a legislative win. (cont.)...
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
At the end of the day, the government was going to reopen. I'd have preferred a more concrete concession from Republicans than a promise to have a vote on ACA subsidies, but frankly there has never been a shutdown that resulted in the majority giving the minority a legislative win. (cont.)...
Assuming the leaked "deal goes through", Republicans in the Senate will vote categorically not to extend the ACA tax credits, which will guarantee huge insurance rate increases for millions of people, and the loudest voices on our side will be tearing down dems instead of excoriating Republicans.
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Assuming the leaked "deal goes through", Republicans in the Senate will vote categorically not to extend the ACA tax credits, which will guarantee huge insurance rate increases for millions of people, and the loudest voices on our side will be tearing down dems instead of excoriating Republicans.
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People will suffer more no matter what the minority chooses to do & I’m glad they’re fighting for healthcare given I’m on Medicaid. Have the smoke for Republicans that your friends & family keep voting for instead & deal with the weird hate boners you have for Schumer.
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
People will suffer more no matter what the minority chooses to do & I’m glad they’re fighting for healthcare given I’m on Medicaid. Have the smoke for Republicans that your friends & family keep voting for instead & deal with the weird hate boners you have for Schumer.
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This is actually a pretty standard and unremarkable move, as evidenced by Justice Jackson issuing it.
But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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#BREAKING: Justice Jackson has issued an "administrative" stay, temporarily pausing a district court order that would've required the USDA to continue using contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This is actually a pretty standard and unremarkable move, as evidenced by Justice Jackson issuing it.
But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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Guys.
It isn’t up to Republicans whether we have elections or not.
They’re a cult. And they know their cult leader will torpedo them in the primary if they don’t try to kill children.
Said cult leader is term limited and all cognitively limited.
Stop handing them power they don’t have.
Stop it.
It isn’t up to Republicans whether we have elections or not.
They’re a cult. And they know their cult leader will torpedo them in the primary if they don’t try to kill children.
Said cult leader is term limited and all cognitively limited.
Stop handing them power they don’t have.
Stop it.
It’s shit like this that makes me think the GOP doesn’t care about winning elections and they’re just not planning on having them. Because no one who thinks they have to win elections does this.
They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
November 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Guys.
It isn’t up to Republicans whether we have elections or not.
They’re a cult. And they know their cult leader will torpedo them in the primary if they don’t try to kill children.
Said cult leader is term limited and all cognitively limited.
Stop handing them power they don’t have.
Stop it.
It isn’t up to Republicans whether we have elections or not.
They’re a cult. And they know their cult leader will torpedo them in the primary if they don’t try to kill children.
Said cult leader is term limited and all cognitively limited.
Stop handing them power they don’t have.
Stop it.
See this right here? This is why it took until the eve of the election for Trump to get a trial date. Not because Garland or Biden slow-rolled anything. Not because Smith didnt do his job. But because Trump had the money to buy lawyers to appeal everything. Every little ruling was a 3 month delay.
A court ordered continued SNAP funding for 42M Americans H/T to @democracyforward.org & partners
Trump’s DOJ is appealing—another example of how he’s turned the DOJ into a political weapon rather than a guardian of the law
We’ll keep fighting to uphold the rule of law and protect Americans - TN
Trump’s DOJ is appealing—another example of how he’s turned the DOJ into a political weapon rather than a guardian of the law
We’ll keep fighting to uphold the rule of law and protect Americans - TN
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund Food Stamps This Month
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
See this right here? This is why it took until the eve of the election for Trump to get a trial date. Not because Garland or Biden slow-rolled anything. Not because Smith didnt do his job. But because Trump had the money to buy lawyers to appeal everything. Every little ruling was a 3 month delay.
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If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
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Day 3 of the “no more than 2” day trial of Sandwich Guy. The prosecution intends to rest; the defense hasn’t decided yet. Dispute over jury instructions continues, a few morsels (sorry) to follow.
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Day 3 of the “no more than 2” day trial of Sandwich Guy. The prosecution intends to rest; the defense hasn’t decided yet. Dispute over jury instructions continues, a few morsels (sorry) to follow.
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“This case, ladies and gentleman of the jury, is about a sandwich.”
Closing arguments from the defense in the DC sandwich guy case are now underway.
Closing arguments from the defense in the DC sandwich guy case are now underway.
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“This case, ladies and gentleman of the jury, is about a sandwich.”
Closing arguments from the defense in the DC sandwich guy case are now underway.
Closing arguments from the defense in the DC sandwich guy case are now underway.
Mississippi.
Democrats have flipped 2 seats in the Mississippi senate, and in so doing they've broken the GOP's supermajority in the chamber.
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Mississippi.
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Cuomo: Look, in the heat of battle you say strident things. But elections aside I remain the reasonable, moderate leader you know.
Reporter: But why are you in blackface?
Cuomo: I will ask my lawyer to respond to that
Lawyer: Mr. Cuomo has….okay could you possibly take your hand off of my vulva
Reporter: But why are you in blackface?
Cuomo: I will ask my lawyer to respond to that
Lawyer: Mr. Cuomo has….okay could you possibly take your hand off of my vulva
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Cuomo: Look, in the heat of battle you say strident things. But elections aside I remain the reasonable, moderate leader you know.
Reporter: But why are you in blackface?
Cuomo: I will ask my lawyer to respond to that
Lawyer: Mr. Cuomo has….okay could you possibly take your hand off of my vulva
Reporter: But why are you in blackface?
Cuomo: I will ask my lawyer to respond to that
Lawyer: Mr. Cuomo has….okay could you possibly take your hand off of my vulva
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Among other things, if shutdown is the reason, then Dems have absolutely zero incentive to surrender anything to end it.
Not exactly what the GOP Congress wants to hear from Trump right now!
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Among other things, if shutdown is the reason, then Dems have absolutely zero incentive to surrender anything to end it.
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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
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Public Service Commission races.
looks like democrats are about to flip two statewide elections with >20-point margins... in georgia
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Public Service Commission races.
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you know what cures a lot of intracoalition friction, is winning
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
you know what cures a lot of intracoalition friction, is winning
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Just let me get the leak of what the NYPD group chats post about Zohran
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Just let me get the leak of what the NYPD group chats post about Zohran
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Do they break us, bsky?
From PA to Georgia, I look at these results and I am so goddamn *proud* of everyone who voted, who volunteered, who worked, who pursued this most fundamental civic duty far and wide.
AND DID THEY FUCKING BREAK US? WITH THEIR VILE-ASS SHIT THEY WERE SLINGING?
I. THINK. NOT.
From PA to Georgia, I look at these results and I am so goddamn *proud* of everyone who voted, who volunteered, who worked, who pursued this most fundamental civic duty far and wide.
AND DID THEY FUCKING BREAK US? WITH THEIR VILE-ASS SHIT THEY WERE SLINGING?
I. THINK. NOT.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Do they break us, bsky?
From PA to Georgia, I look at these results and I am so goddamn *proud* of everyone who voted, who volunteered, who worked, who pursued this most fundamental civic duty far and wide.
AND DID THEY FUCKING BREAK US? WITH THEIR VILE-ASS SHIT THEY WERE SLINGING?
I. THINK. NOT.
From PA to Georgia, I look at these results and I am so goddamn *proud* of everyone who voted, who volunteered, who worked, who pursued this most fundamental civic duty far and wide.
AND DID THEY FUCKING BREAK US? WITH THEIR VILE-ASS SHIT THEY WERE SLINGING?
I. THINK. NOT.
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Now is the winter of our discontent
Made glorious summer by this sun of York
Made glorious summer by this sun of York
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Now is the winter of our discontent
Made glorious summer by this sun of York
Made glorious summer by this sun of York
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No paywall
New: The FBI is quietly urging ICE agents to properly ID themselves in the field.
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
No paywall
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I’m fine w Mamdani; I like that he has ambitions for & gets joy from his city.
But remember, the VA & NJ elections are 20 times more important, & the GA elections have the greatest potential to scare TF out of the Republicans.
But remember, the VA & NJ elections are 20 times more important, & the GA elections have the greatest potential to scare TF out of the Republicans.
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I’m fine w Mamdani; I like that he has ambitions for & gets joy from his city.
But remember, the VA & NJ elections are 20 times more important, & the GA elections have the greatest potential to scare TF out of the Republicans.
But remember, the VA & NJ elections are 20 times more important, & the GA elections have the greatest potential to scare TF out of the Republicans.
Just checked the FBI twitter and Patel's twitter acounts. No breathless declarations of "trans ideology" or "Radial Left Extremists", so I can only assume these are radicalized MAGAts acting directly on the orders of God Emperor Trump.
Authorities have arrested two Massachusetts men in connection with a weekend explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building, the FBI said.
Two Mass. men arrested in connection with Harvard Medical School explosion, FBI says - The Boston Globe
The bureau said additional details will be released during a 1 p.m. briefing with US Attorney Leah Foley’s office.
trib.al
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Just checked the FBI twitter and Patel's twitter acounts. No breathless declarations of "trans ideology" or "Radial Left Extremists", so I can only assume these are radicalized MAGAts acting directly on the orders of God Emperor Trump.
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If you haven’t voted yet, and you are angry about what’s happening right now, you have all the power in the world to change it. Every single race, every single seat every single proposition and ballot measure get us one step closer to saving democracy.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
If you haven’t voted yet, and you are angry about what’s happening right now, you have all the power in the world to change it. Every single race, every single seat every single proposition and ballot measure get us one step closer to saving democracy.
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Jeffries and loads of other Dems have been hitting Trump and the GOP ovwr Epstien since July, but sure Proggies, your incessant screaming made Jeffries finally speak up. 🙄
Hakeem Jeffries is Pedocon theory-pilled we did it
Jeffries: "The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program. That's the reason they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva."
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Jeffries and loads of other Dems have been hitting Trump and the GOP ovwr Epstien since July, but sure Proggies, your incessant screaming made Jeffries finally speak up. 🙄
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It’s funny to see how many people here are insisting that Dems never even try to make this case when I think of it as “Bill Clinton’s favourite stat” which he brings up variations of literally every time he has a chance lol
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It’s funny to see how many people here are insisting that Dems never even try to make this case when I think of it as “Bill Clinton’s favourite stat” which he brings up variations of literally every time he has a chance lol