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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 6h

Why is Congressman Josh Riley of Ithaca SILENT as Trump sends the military to invade American cities?

Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 13h

"We're creating a new man-made ecological disaster: enormous data centers in remote places like deserts, that will be rusting away and leaching bad things into the environment, with no one left to hold accountable because the builders and investors will be long gone." www.bbc.com/news/article...

A tangled web of deals stokes AI bubble fears in Silicon Valley

Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.

www.bbc.com

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Donovan Schaefer @feelingtheory.bsky.social · 20h

a friend of mine in antifa told me that antifa uses ChatGPT at their universities to run and if ChatGPT was blocked on all university campuses the whole network would fall

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

a friend of mine in antifa told me that antifa's headquarters is SHEIN and if the company fell the whole network would fall

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 22h

Protesters in Ithaca today are asking: where is Josh Riley?
As America falls into Fascism, Congressman Josh Riley is doing NOTHING to stop it.

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 1d

The Terawulf data center on Cayuga Lake will likely never be able to make a profit. futurism.com/future-socie...

AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought

An investment manager realized he made a crucial mistake — and that his grim prediction about AI investments may not have been cynical enough.

futurism.com

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 2d

This arrest appears to be in direct violation of a temporary restraining order prohibiting DHS officers from arresting journalists. The officers here may well be subject to contempt of court. protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily
ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
a.
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.

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The Ohm @ohmtheohm.bsky.social · 3d

Members of the Congressional Christian Nationalist Caucus are trying to create a new national holiday that's dedicated to teaching children religious pseudohistory - the National Day of the Bible. #ChristianNationalism #MichaelCloud
www.stopchristiannationalism.com/congressiona...

Congressional Christian Nationalist Caucus — Stop Christian Nationalism

Who in the US Congress belongs to the Christian Nationalist Caucus, and what are they doing to transform the USA into a Christian theocracy?

www.stopchristiannationalism.com

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Joshua Failé @joshuafaile.bsky.social · 2d

The people in this video being violently abducted whilst in line to pickup their children at an elementary school in Chicago were eventually released AFTER THEY SHOWED THEIR PAPERS.

This is Trump’s America.

@radiofreetom.bsky.social: please explain how *not* calling this fascism helps anyone.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 2d

Please don’t Sora us. It’s not cute

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 2d

Investors beware: Terawulf plans for a big data center on Cayuga Lake are unraveling because of local activist pressure! #ithaca www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/10/09/l...

Lansing residents call for answers as Terawulf data center plans unravel | Fingerlakes1.com

A storm is brewing on the shores of Cayuga Lake, and it has nothing to do with the weather. Local residents and environmental advocates are raising alarm bells over plans for a proposed Terawulf data ...

www.fingerlakes1.com

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 6d

ICE agents are physically attacking elderly protesters in Portland Oregon www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

www.oregonlive.com

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The Ohm @ohmtheohm.bsky.social · 6d

"Data centers, which are kind of ground zero of all of the angst about increasing costs, they should be, without question, required to bring their own power," John Quigley, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy
Why does Josh Riley never confront the role of data centers, but blame foreigners instead?

When will Congressman Josh Riley stop ignoring the role of generative AI & cryptocurrency data centers in the rapid increase of our electric bills?

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 6d

Trying to grasp the insanity of the shutdown of American government by Republicans? This podcast episode explores the origins of government shutdown in Christian Nationalism. #Christianity podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

How Russell Vought Broke the U.S. Government

Podcast Episode · The Political Scene | The New Yorker · 10/04/2025 · 36m

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The Audacity! Creative Action Together in Midcoast Maine @theaudacitymaine.bsky.social · 9d

We must listen to the voices that are firmly calling out the plan: Donald Trump declaring war on everyone who disagrees with him.

Listen, then #WakeUp:

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

#ChristianNationalism

US military will target American civilians for criticizing Christianity

Podcast Episode · Stop Christian Nationalism · 10/01/2025 · 20m

podcasts.apple.com

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The Ohm @ohmtheohm.bsky.social · 9d

"I hosted an event for Josh Riley, actively supported his election... I find myself compelled to actively support the election of a new representative who is capable of being a representative for all, not just a lobbyist."
Democrats in #NY19 say: Primary Josh Riley.
riverreporter.com/stories/josh...

Josh Riley’s decision to not stand up to the Israeli government - The River Reporter

I have been a life-long Democrat and am a plaintiffs’ antitrust lawyer, having had a law firm in New York and London. I also have a farm in Kenoza Lake and opened Toast restaurant in …

riverreporter.com

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The Ohm @ohmtheohm.bsky.social · 8d

Ethically weak Democrats like Congressman Josh Riley of Ithaca who voted for deregulation of cryptocurrency that allows for bribery of Donald Trump need to understand that cryptocurrency corruption makes voters angry.
Join this Indivisible session on the topic.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Taking on the Crypto Billionaires - A Virtual Rally. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

There's no time to lose - the Senate may soon take up legislation that is poised to cement a massive deregulatory giveaway to the crypto billionaires. This move to enshrine crypto corruption into our ...

us06web.zoom.us

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The Audacity! Creative Action Together in Midcoast Maine @theaudacitymaine.bsky.social · 10d

But if I ask the same question but insert Joe Biden’s name instead of Donald Trump, Google AI is glad to dish…. response to “what aspects of Joe Biden’s behavior are consistent with symptoms of dementia?” …

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The Audacity! Creative Action Together in Midcoast Maine @theaudacitymaine.bsky.social · 10d

So, Darth, I tried asking Google “what aspects of Donald Trump's behavior are consistent with symptoms of dementia?” to see if it was just a matter of wording. Nope. AI is programmed not to give an answer.

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gyrewellness.bsky.social @gyrewellness.bsky.social · 11d

Another day, another walk in war ravaged Portland.

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Chris Norvell @christophern17.bsky.social · 11d

War ravaged Portland’s cavalry

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worker bee @cornntaters.bsky.social · 11d

Just checked out "war-ravaged" Portland, and it was a delight. Got to talk to some "No Kings" Grandma's about solidarity

Peaceful protest at THE ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, showcasing how Trump's "warzone" rhetoric is pure propaganda meant to justify a secret police force and his politicization of the military.

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tigard-stripes.bsky.social @tigard-stripes.bsky.social · 11d

Day 2 of a #WeekWithoutDriving
here's a few miles of my 13-mile commute through the downtown core of war ravaged Portland, Oregon.

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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 15d

War-ravaged Portland

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 11d

The view from our office in war-ravaged Portland today

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Darth Liberal @jonathanccook.bsky.social · 11d

That it's a purposeful censorship by Google is shown by the response to "Does Trump show signs of idiocy?"

"While some critics describe Donald Trump's actions as indicative of a decline in cognitive ability, supporters and others may view his communication style differently."

Yeah, he's an idiot.