Kimberlee
@kibbitz.bsky.social
Problem-solving writer focused on defending democracy against disinformation spread by Russian-Republican politicians! Married--DMs permission only.
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#SaveDemocracy
#WeAreTheGuardrails
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#ReverseCitizensUnitedVsFEC
#BlameTrump
#BlameElon
#SaveDemocracy
#WeAreTheGuardrails
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Kimberlee
@kibbitz.bsky.social
· Jun 28
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This isn’t a conspiracy. It’s a strategy.
Right-wing media trains you to hate what helps you—and you don’t even realize it. Let me break it down. 🧵
1/ They don’t just lie to you.
They train you—what to fear, what to hate, what to fight.
This is SOCIAL ENGINEERING.
Here’s how it works: 🧵
This isn’t a conspiracy. It’s a strategy.
Right-wing media trains you to hate what helps you—and you don’t even realize it. Let me break it down. 🧵
1/ They don’t just lie to you.
They train you—what to fear, what to hate, what to fight.
This is SOCIAL ENGINEERING.
Here’s how it works: 🧵
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Acton: I’m running against a guy, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has said that people are struggling in Ohio because they’re lazy, they’re mediocre, they’re not working hard enough. And I can absolutely tell you that is not the Ohioans I know or see. I think he’s completely out of touch.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Acton: I’m running against a guy, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has said that people are struggling in Ohio because they’re lazy, they’re mediocre, they’re not working hard enough. And I can absolutely tell you that is not the Ohioans I know or see. I think he’s completely out of touch.
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The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
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It's scary how cute Park Slope was tonight.
Happy Halloween, NYC.
Happy Halloween, NYC.
November 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
It's scary how cute Park Slope was tonight.
Happy Halloween, NYC.
Happy Halloween, NYC.
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I visited Grand Street Senior Housing on the Lower East Side today and tried a little Bomba y Plena…
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I visited Grand Street Senior Housing on the Lower East Side today and tried a little Bomba y Plena…
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Slavery has always been the goal.
Advocates Warn of ‘Forced Labor’ Camp for Homeless People in Utah Designed to Enforce Trump Order | Common Dreams
Advocates warn that Utah's massive new homeless facility, which it's building to comply with Trump's executive order on homelessness, will be an "internment camp" that subjects those detained to force...
www.commondreams.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Slavery has always been the goal.
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Hey guys stop traveling this holiday season. TSA and ATC not getting paid and honestly that and driving only with necessary will shut shit down a lot faster than boycotting target and amazon. By all means, though, please keep that up.
Just tell your family to hold their tits. Next year, maybe.
Just tell your family to hold their tits. Next year, maybe.
October 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Hey guys stop traveling this holiday season. TSA and ATC not getting paid and honestly that and driving only with necessary will shut shit down a lot faster than boycotting target and amazon. By all means, though, please keep that up.
Just tell your family to hold their tits. Next year, maybe.
Just tell your family to hold their tits. Next year, maybe.
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Excited for 2028 when some state SoS kicks Trump off the ballot, Federal district and appellate judges uphold it and then SCOTUS issues an unsigned 6-3 shadow docket rulling staying the lower court ruling, allowing Trump to stay on the ballot and schedules arguments for the case for February 2029.
October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Excited for 2028 when some state SoS kicks Trump off the ballot, Federal district and appellate judges uphold it and then SCOTUS issues an unsigned 6-3 shadow docket rulling staying the lower court ruling, allowing Trump to stay on the ballot and schedules arguments for the case for February 2029.
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After two years plagued by infighting and political paralysis, the Dutch tried to turn a page in yesterday’s election.
But the country remains divided: The parties finishing first and second, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right PVV, are sworn enemies.
But the country remains divided: The parties finishing first and second, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right PVV, are sworn enemies.
Dutch election 2025: The winners and losers
Liberal boss Rob Jetten had a big night, lefty leader Frans Timmermans had a disaster — and what about far-right figurehead Geert Wilders?
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
After two years plagued by infighting and political paralysis, the Dutch tried to turn a page in yesterday’s election.
But the country remains divided: The parties finishing first and second, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right PVV, are sworn enemies.
But the country remains divided: The parties finishing first and second, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right PVV, are sworn enemies.
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TreasSec Scott Bessent is worth over $600,000,000.00.
He says “he is a soybean farmer and feels pain too” from the soybean debacle.
A lie from start to finish. He owns land he rents to farmers. He doesn’t feel pain bcz he is worth >$600M.
Remember: he’s supposed be “the honest one” in the regime:
He says “he is a soybean farmer and feels pain too” from the soybean debacle.
A lie from start to finish. He owns land he rents to farmers. He doesn’t feel pain bcz he is worth >$600M.
Remember: he’s supposed be “the honest one” in the regime:
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
TreasSec Scott Bessent is worth over $600,000,000.00.
He says “he is a soybean farmer and feels pain too” from the soybean debacle.
A lie from start to finish. He owns land he rents to farmers. He doesn’t feel pain bcz he is worth >$600M.
Remember: he’s supposed be “the honest one” in the regime:
He says “he is a soybean farmer and feels pain too” from the soybean debacle.
A lie from start to finish. He owns land he rents to farmers. He doesn’t feel pain bcz he is worth >$600M.
Remember: he’s supposed be “the honest one” in the regime:
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DHS says our new piece is "dishonest, slanted, and fundamentally inaccurate" but won't say why. Here's the story where we show with evidence that DHS spliced together clips spanning years and multiple locations to create its own reality. Gift link wapo.st/4nuDGwf
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
DHS says our new piece is "dishonest, slanted, and fundamentally inaccurate" but won't say why. Here's the story where we show with evidence that DHS spliced together clips spanning years and multiple locations to create its own reality. Gift link wapo.st/4nuDGwf
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$40 billion for Argentina, while millions in the U.S. will face hunger next week when SNAP benefits run out amid the MAGA shutdown.
#FDT #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement
#FDT #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
$40 billion for Argentina, while millions in the U.S. will face hunger next week when SNAP benefits run out amid the MAGA shutdown.
#FDT #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement
#FDT #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement
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Democracy in action, Illinois.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Democracy in action, Illinois.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.
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Pritzker: Throughout history we've learned that tyranny doesn't arrive with dramatic proclamations. Most times it comes quietly wrapped in the language of law and order, with fingers pointed at someone who doesn't look like you, promising safety while demanding that we sacrifice our neighbors.
October 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Pritzker: Throughout history we've learned that tyranny doesn't arrive with dramatic proclamations. Most times it comes quietly wrapped in the language of law and order, with fingers pointed at someone who doesn't look like you, promising safety while demanding that we sacrifice our neighbors.
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They will shut down the government before swearing in one woman
They fear women
They fear women
Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
They will shut down the government before swearing in one woman
They fear women
They fear women
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“People like Maxim — who refuse to become silent accomplices to the Kremlin’s crimes — are saving our country’s honor amid this current darkness. And it will be they who will lead Russia back to normality once the drawn-out nightmare of Putin’s rule is over.”
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | What Putin is crushing in Russia
The arrest of opposition leader Maxim Kruglov is a blow against the last vestiges of Russian democracy.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
“People like Maxim — who refuse to become silent accomplices to the Kremlin’s crimes — are saving our country’s honor amid this current darkness. And it will be they who will lead Russia back to normality once the drawn-out nightmare of Putin’s rule is over.”
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Mike Johnson: “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history”
Oh man, if only the party that controls EVERY branch of government could do something like oh idk not let our insurance prices triple?? 🧐
Oh man, if only the party that controls EVERY branch of government could do something like oh idk not let our insurance prices triple?? 🧐
October 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Mike Johnson: “We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history”
Oh man, if only the party that controls EVERY branch of government could do something like oh idk not let our insurance prices triple?? 🧐
Oh man, if only the party that controls EVERY branch of government could do something like oh idk not let our insurance prices triple?? 🧐
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Trump and chief attack dog Stephen Miller bit off more than they can chew. Their cities based on obvious lies has antagonized voters, outraged judges, and triggered public opposition from two GOP governors—a rare act of defiance that may trigger more defections. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
It Turns Out, Americans Don't Want a Police State
Voters, Courts, and GOP Governors slam Trump’s militarization of cities
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trump and chief attack dog Stephen Miller bit off more than they can chew. Their cities based on obvious lies has antagonized voters, outraged judges, and triggered public opposition from two GOP governors—a rare act of defiance that may trigger more defections. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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The $20 billion bailout of Argentina is happening, but there’s no money to lower healthcare costs for Americans?
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, treasury secretary confirms
The U.S. Treasury has finalized a financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country’s central bank.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The $20 billion bailout of Argentina is happening, but there’s no money to lower healthcare costs for Americans?
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Mike Johnson referred to the upcoming “No Kings Day” (October 18!) as “America Hating Parties” but there is no one on the planet who hates the USA more than Donald Trump, he never shuts up about it
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Mike Johnson referred to the upcoming “No Kings Day” (October 18!) as “America Hating Parties” but there is no one on the planet who hates the USA more than Donald Trump, he never shuts up about it
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CDC workers have been terminated tonight
October 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
CDC workers have been terminated tonight
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That's their plan. They're also trying to make militarized cities look normal.
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
That's their plan. They're also trying to make militarized cities look normal.
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