Matt
@mattferrel.bsky.social
Political news junkie. Blocks doomers, bigots, & engagement farmers following > 10k on sight. No patience for non-voters or far left who blame Dems instead of GOP for our problems.
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Matt
@mattferrel.bsky.social
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Note the framing here:
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
February 14, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Note the framing here:
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It’s “Democrats have refused to fund” DHS and not “Republicans refused to prohibit face masks” or “the two parties could not agree on how to reform the agency.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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The concept of “lying under oath” is up for grabs right now. All the Trump SCOTUS judges did it about Roe. Kennedy did it to get his post. If one of these fuckers isn’t prosecuted it will be crystal clear that there are zero repercussions for doing so, and everyone will lie forever.
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both. n.pr/46QDn9p
RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
n.pr
February 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The concept of “lying under oath” is up for grabs right now. All the Trump SCOTUS judges did it about Roe. Kennedy did it to get his post. If one of these fuckers isn’t prosecuted it will be crystal clear that there are zero repercussions for doing so, and everyone will lie forever.
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Mobilize the NIMBYs of war
for better or worse, this will probably be the most successful and compelling argument by communities against ICE concentration camps being built:
(from this piece: archive.is/eGsQf)
(from this piece: archive.is/eGsQf)
February 13, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Mobilize the NIMBYs of war
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Narrator: "He lost the popular vote in 2016 by about 2.9 million votes."
Trump speaking at Fort Bragg: "The first time, I won but they say I didn't win the popular vote. You know I did. I won it by a lot."
February 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Narrator: "He lost the popular vote in 2016 by about 2.9 million votes."
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"I live in a democracy but the candidates I like rarely win. Therefore, democracy is of no use to me." is the basis of way too much leftist thought on here and frankly we need to do a lot better job shutting these people down and shaming them for it than we've been doing.
February 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
"I live in a democracy but the candidates I like rarely win. Therefore, democracy is of no use to me." is the basis of way too much leftist thought on here and frankly we need to do a lot better job shutting these people down and shaming them for it than we've been doing.
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going to take the brave public stance of saying that we don’t need a profile on a minor bret easton elllis character
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, has emerged as a beacon for a group of narcissistic, status-obsessed young men. He wants to take his fixation with “looksmaxxing” mainstream.
Looks Aren’t Everything? Clavicular Begs to Differ.
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, has emerged as a beacon for a group of narcissistic, status-obsessed young men. He wants to take his fixation with “looksmaxxing” mainstream.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
going to take the brave public stance of saying that we don’t need a profile on a minor bret easton elllis character
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ICYMI: I introduced my Trans Bill of Rights with @markey.senate.gov — legislation to defend trans people across this country as Republicans continue to push anti-trans rhetoric and bills.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
ICYMI: I introduced my Trans Bill of Rights with @markey.senate.gov — legislation to defend trans people across this country as Republicans continue to push anti-trans rhetoric and bills.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
To our beloved trans community: We see you, we love you, and we will always stand with you.
Best to assume all Trump 1.0 Cabinet members and senior staff until proven otherwise. No reason to give them the benefit of the doubt
Jeffrey Epstein's December 20, 2016 email to Bill Gates: "come to visit the island. new administration people visiting."
What was the upcoming administration in December2016? Oh!
What was the upcoming administration in December2016? Oh!
February 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Best to assume all Trump 1.0 Cabinet members and senior staff until proven otherwise. No reason to give them the benefit of the doubt
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NPR: Here are some ideologues lying about what you are seeing. Here are some experts redirecting you towards reality. We asked carefully-worded questions that maintained our impartiality on the topic and then moved on to something else.
February 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
NPR: Here are some ideologues lying about what you are seeing. Here are some experts redirecting you towards reality. We asked carefully-worded questions that maintained our impartiality on the topic and then moved on to something else.
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Not really sure how you can see Evelyn Normielib (D, Texas) setting fire to a facility that might have the possibility of becoming an ICE concentration camp and despair about how Dem primary voters are gonna pick Gavin "We are Charlie Kirk" Newsom as the nominee
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Not really sure how you can see Evelyn Normielib (D, Texas) setting fire to a facility that might have the possibility of becoming an ICE concentration camp and despair about how Dem primary voters are gonna pick Gavin "We are Charlie Kirk" Newsom as the nominee
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On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
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How do I delete someone else's post?
February 13, 2026 at 3:57 AM
How do I delete someone else's post?
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Incident report: Earlier this week, our automated moderation system incorrectly labeled ~32,000 accounts as requiring moderator review. Here’s what happened, what we fixed, and the current status. 1/5
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Incident report: Earlier this week, our automated moderation system incorrectly labeled ~32,000 accounts as requiring moderator review. Here’s what happened, what we fixed, and the current status. 1/5
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On the one hand, the more Noem wastes bc of her own incompetence, the less she'll have for goons and concentration camps. On the other hand, the GOP cut $273M in cancer cure research last year to pay for shit like this.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
On the one hand, the more Noem wastes bc of her own incompetence, the less she'll have for goons and concentration camps. On the other hand, the GOP cut $273M in cancer cure research last year to pay for shit like this.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
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This is the way. When they come at us, we come back at them twofold. Raise that Pride flag every time they take it down. If they prevent that, surround the park with Pride flags. Ruin their petty little lives until they shit rainbows. Never stop. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/n...
N.Y.C. Officials Reinstate Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM
This is the way. When they come at us, we come back at them twofold. Raise that Pride flag every time they take it down. If they prevent that, surround the park with Pride flags. Ruin their petty little lives until they shit rainbows. Never stop. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/n...
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This is a 3,600-word piece airing every bit of dirt Noem's detractors have aired in the last year, presumably to try to get her (and Corey) ousted.
2 words that don't appear anywhere? "Stephen Miller."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
2 words that don't appear anywhere? "Stephen Miller."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 AM
This is a 3,600-word piece airing every bit of dirt Noem's detractors have aired in the last year, presumably to try to get her (and Corey) ousted.
2 words that don't appear anywhere? "Stephen Miller."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
2 words that don't appear anywhere? "Stephen Miller."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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yup. if you think this is reasonable or defensible directed at anyone but a reactionary I don't want to organize with you, because you'll sell your allies out if its convenient
February 13, 2026 at 4:38 AM
yup. if you think this is reasonable or defensible directed at anyone but a reactionary I don't want to organize with you, because you'll sell your allies out if its convenient
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Politics streaming is so washed man
Stop listening to Hasan, stop listening to all of them. At some point it stops being about politics, and starts being about personalities.
Stop listening to Hasan, stop listening to all of them. At some point it stops being about politics, and starts being about personalities.
February 13, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Politics streaming is so washed man
Stop listening to Hasan, stop listening to all of them. At some point it stops being about politics, and starts being about personalities.
Stop listening to Hasan, stop listening to all of them. At some point it stops being about politics, and starts being about personalities.
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When Ds are back in charge, they have to change everything. No moderate half-measures. Just relentless razing of the corrupt institutions that enriched the worst people in the world and propped up fascism.
A few suggestions...
A few suggestions...
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 AM
When Ds are back in charge, they have to change everything. No moderate half-measures. Just relentless razing of the corrupt institutions that enriched the worst people in the world and propped up fascism.
A few suggestions...
A few suggestions...
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Firing a pilot for leaving Kristi Noem's blanket behind. Berating staff when she's not on TV enough. Inside the constant chaos at DHS.
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
on.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Firing a pilot for leaving Kristi Noem's blanket behind. Berating staff when she's not on TV enough. Inside the constant chaos at DHS.
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I see no reason not to look at the online gambling and prediction market craze as a new opioids crisis.
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
From Pill Mills to Prop Bets: Prediction Markets and Mobile Sports Betting Apps Are Fueling America’s Next Addiction Crisis
Against the gamblification of the world.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I see no reason not to look at the online gambling and prediction market craze as a new opioids crisis.
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
It will wreak havoc on lower-income Americans and leave a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The companies are just Purdue Pharma 2.0
www.liberalcurrents.com/from-pill-mi...
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voting for a progressive pales in comparison to my strategy of being utterly irrelevant
is that really a conflation though? she sucks because her politics are bad
February 13, 2026 at 12:54 AM
voting for a progressive pales in comparison to my strategy of being utterly irrelevant
I've eaten all of these and it's fine
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 AM
I've eaten all of these and it's fine