Ken Burnside
@kenburnside.bsky.social
Game designer @adastragames.com, writer, monkey servant of Theoden Cat, discusser of certain varieties of politics.
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Ken Burnside
@kenburnside.bsky.social
· Sep 19
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Tagging you in for Recounting of the Arizona Minutemen Militia Girl Scout Cookie Burglary.
You may now prepare popcorn.
Tagging you in for Recounting of the Arizona Minutemen Militia Girl Scout Cookie Burglary.
You may now prepare popcorn.
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Bannon (and his buddies) are using an informational strategy called reflexive control that intentionally exploits the reaction of his adversaries (on the left) to inflict damage on their own side. Don't become an unwitting agent in their information operation.
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Bannon (and his buddies) are using an informational strategy called reflexive control that intentionally exploits the reaction of his adversaries (on the left) to inflict damage on their own side. Don't become an unwitting agent in their information operation.
This is what local election officials need to prepare to do.
And there needs to be YouTube videos quoting Bannon and pointing out that this is illegal, and will result in five year prison sentences for federal agents trying to interfere with elections.
And there needs to be YouTube videos quoting Bannon and pointing out that this is illegal, and will result in five year prison sentences for federal agents trying to interfere with elections.
First, local and state govts need to do everything in their power to ensure that people can vote safely, without fear of intimidation. Simultaneously (to the extent that it's true) they need to proactively communicate to voters that they will be safe & protected while exercising their right to vote.
February 8, 2026 at 1:47 AM
This is what local election officials need to prepare to do.
And there needs to be YouTube videos quoting Bannon and pointing out that this is illegal, and will result in five year prison sentences for federal agents trying to interfere with elections.
And there needs to be YouTube videos quoting Bannon and pointing out that this is illegal, and will result in five year prison sentences for federal agents trying to interfere with elections.
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ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
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What Bannon is proposing is illegal.
Brennan Center: “It is illegal to deploy federal troops or armed federal law enforcement to any polling place. In fact, it is a federal crime for anyone in the U.S. military to interfere in elections in any way.”
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Brennan Center: “It is illegal to deploy federal troops or armed federal law enforcement to any polling place. In fact, it is a federal crime for anyone in the U.S. military to interfere in elections in any way.”
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Federal and State Election Laws Ban Federal Forces from Polling Places
Americans should feel safe to vote free from intimidation by the presence of the military or federal agents.
www.brennancenter.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
What Bannon is proposing is illegal.
Brennan Center: “It is illegal to deploy federal troops or armed federal law enforcement to any polling place. In fact, it is a federal crime for anyone in the U.S. military to interfere in elections in any way.”
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Brennan Center: “It is illegal to deploy federal troops or armed federal law enforcement to any polling place. In fact, it is a federal crime for anyone in the U.S. military to interfere in elections in any way.”
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
New Mexico governor signs Immigrant Safety Act among other bills into law
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four bipartisan bills into law, focusing on improving health care access, investing in statewide infrastructur
kfoxtv.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
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people are either unemployed, underemployed (not making enough to meet the cost of living), or living in fear of being laid off/losing their jobs and the noise is birth rates, AI, and billionaires complaining about something or other NON STOP.
It’s ridiculous.
It’s ridiculous.
February 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
people are either unemployed, underemployed (not making enough to meet the cost of living), or living in fear of being laid off/losing their jobs and the noise is birth rates, AI, and billionaires complaining about something or other NON STOP.
It’s ridiculous.
It’s ridiculous.
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people who work in tech or games accusing anyone of being luddites is the equivalent of people who work as defense contractors accusing people of being hippies
if you want to work towards something you think is the future, that’s literally your problem & not the people who don’t want any part of it
if you want to work towards something you think is the future, that’s literally your problem & not the people who don’t want any part of it
February 8, 2026 at 1:31 AM
people who work in tech or games accusing anyone of being luddites is the equivalent of people who work as defense contractors accusing people of being hippies
if you want to work towards something you think is the future, that’s literally your problem & not the people who don’t want any part of it
if you want to work towards something you think is the future, that’s literally your problem & not the people who don’t want any part of it
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Who are these fu🤬kin' assholes?
Small dog suffers broken rib after being repeatedly kicked by U.S. Marshals deputy. "Action News 5 obtained two videos that show the marshals service employee kicking Yoshi not once, but twice." www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/07/d...
Dog kicked by Memphis Safe Task Force member on the mend as US Marshals defend action
The dog’s owner told Action News 5 that the deputy U.S. marshal seen punting her pup had no reason to do so, but officials with the U.S. Marshals Service say otherwise.
www.actionnews5.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Who are these fu🤬kin' assholes?
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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
The global publishing platform Substack is generating revenue from newsletters that promote virulent Nazi ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism, a Guardian investigation has found.
The platform, which says it has about 50 million users worldwide, allows members of the public to self-publish articles and charge for premium content. Substack takes about 10% of the revenue the newsletters make. About 5 million people pay for access to newsletters on its platform. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
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Okay, I need to raise some cash for supplies, so I'm blowing out my older pieces. These are $25 (except for the Warriors, Savannah Masters, and Maxims, which are $25 for each pair). Full list in the alt text, I'll mark which are sold in the replies. Free shipping at $100+, $10 in the US otherwise.
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Okay, I need to raise some cash for supplies, so I'm blowing out my older pieces. These are $25 (except for the Warriors, Savannah Masters, and Maxims, which are $25 for each pair). Full list in the alt text, I'll mark which are sold in the replies. Free shipping at $100+, $10 in the US otherwise.
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this is 76 years old and it remains a very good "intro to basic spaceflight" because the fundamentals are, well, fundamental
Woody Woodpecker - Destination Moon (1950)
YouTube video by John Doe
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
this is 76 years old and it remains a very good "intro to basic spaceflight" because the fundamentals are, well, fundamental
Maxwell pegging BoJo while he tosses Prince Andrew's salad.
There are no good mental images here. Do not set forth upon that road.
February 8, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Maxwell pegging BoJo while he tosses Prince Andrew's salad.
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Being Mexican, I have to admit that it hurt that many in the US did not feel horrified or angry by ICE’s actions until 2 white people were killed. Here are the names of *some* of the Latinos killed by ICE. Thousands more have suffered other atrocities. Please remember their names, too.
January 31, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Being Mexican, I have to admit that it hurt that many in the US did not feel horrified or angry by ICE’s actions until 2 white people were killed. Here are the names of *some* of the Latinos killed by ICE. Thousands more have suffered other atrocities. Please remember their names, too.
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i cannot stress enough that the phillips folks are freaking miracle workers. they are getting shit done, your money will move fast with them.
We’ve paid rent for over 270 households so far in February and we currently have a waitlist that totals over $30,000.
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
February 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
i cannot stress enough that the phillips folks are freaking miracle workers. they are getting shit done, your money will move fast with them.
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the one tiny silver lining, such that it is, of Bezos’ obliteration of the Post is that these editorials have no ability to influence anything beyond online disgust and outrage
there is no agenda-setting power left in anonymous editorials issued from a smoking crater
there is no agenda-setting power left in anonymous editorials issued from a smoking crater
WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
February 8, 2026 at 12:39 AM
the one tiny silver lining, such that it is, of Bezos’ obliteration of the Post is that these editorials have no ability to influence anything beyond online disgust and outrage
there is no agenda-setting power left in anonymous editorials issued from a smoking crater
there is no agenda-setting power left in anonymous editorials issued from a smoking crater
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The best way to oligarch-proof your information ecosystem is to follow this starter pack I made of news outlets that actively avoid Generative AI Slop
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
February 8, 2026 at 12:41 AM
The best way to oligarch-proof your information ecosystem is to follow this starter pack I made of news outlets that actively avoid Generative AI Slop
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
Because a majority of American voters decided to put a serial child rapist in the White House to punish Hispanics for an invasion narrative that doesn't exist, but lets them feel good about their racism.
SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Because a majority of American voters decided to put a serial child rapist in the White House to punish Hispanics for an invasion narrative that doesn't exist, but lets them feel good about their racism.
I wonder if police behavior would change if they could be held liable for lies on police reports and hospital admission records.
Or did they think giving 8 skull fractures and 5 brain hemorrhages was respecting his Constitutional rights?
Or did they think giving 8 skull fractures and 5 brain hemorrhages was respecting his Constitutional rights?
ICE told nurses this Minneapolis man “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall.”
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
February 8, 2026 at 12:55 AM
I wonder if police behavior would change if they could be held liable for lies on police reports and hospital admission records.
Or did they think giving 8 skull fractures and 5 brain hemorrhages was respecting his Constitutional rights?
Or did they think giving 8 skull fractures and 5 brain hemorrhages was respecting his Constitutional rights?
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This kind of thing wouldn't happen nearly as often if we had a federal anti-SLAPP statute on the books, and every state also had them.
Lawfare: you can file a suit for anything, you just usually can't *win* -- but for moneyed people, winning isn't the point. The point is forcing people to spend $$$$$ on defense, so they shut up in the future
bsky.app/profile/elle...
bsky.app/profile/elle...
How can he bring a suit for being illegally wiretapped if it's not his voice on the tape?
February 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
This kind of thing wouldn't happen nearly as often if we had a federal anti-SLAPP statute on the books, and every state also had them.
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
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“The Epstein class” is a good sound-bite. Paint them with it.
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM
“The Epstein class” is a good sound-bite. Paint them with it.
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
He wants to control the narrative.
brb, running through multiverse portals until I pass one with Kara Swisher owned Washington Post
February 8, 2026 at 12:47 AM
He wants to control the narrative.