Kevin Kostka
@mpbx3003.bsky.social
Chelsea, Disc Golf, Politics.
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The fisherman vote is up for grabs bsky.app/profile/moth...
This ice “fish-fluencer” wants ICE to get out of Minnesota.
Nate Pischke has turned his indignation and outrage about the largest deployment of masked and armed ICE agents in US history into a call for hunters and fishermen to speak out.
"Nobody wants these ding dongs in our fucking city."
Nate Pischke has turned his indignation and outrage about the largest deployment of masked and armed ICE agents in US history into a call for hunters and fishermen to speak out.
"Nobody wants these ding dongs in our fucking city."
February 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The fisherman vote is up for grabs bsky.app/profile/moth...
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On the one hand, this ruin several people’s lives. On the other hand, most of them will probably deserve it.
February 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
On the one hand, this ruin several people’s lives. On the other hand, most of them will probably deserve it.
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The rivalry with Mighty Morphin Power Celtic seldom gets mentioned.
February 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The rivalry with Mighty Morphin Power Celtic seldom gets mentioned.
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the actual concern here -- as per the article! -- is that a few Republican megadonors are giving far more money to GOP superpacs than in previous cycles and this will give the Republicans a high spending floor
it's got ~nothing to do with democratic small donors, who only ever gave to campaigns
it's got ~nothing to do with democratic small donors, who only ever gave to campaigns
February 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
the actual concern here -- as per the article! -- is that a few Republican megadonors are giving far more money to GOP superpacs than in previous cycles and this will give the Republicans a high spending floor
it's got ~nothing to do with democratic small donors, who only ever gave to campaigns
it's got ~nothing to do with democratic small donors, who only ever gave to campaigns
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-the RNC out raising the DNC is a tale as old as time
-Democratic campaign fundraising is extremely strong across the board
-Democrats are still sending fucking non-stop texts asking for money they just mostly come from the campaigns, and they seem to be working fine for better or for worse
-Democratic campaign fundraising is extremely strong across the board
-Democrats are still sending fucking non-stop texts asking for money they just mostly come from the campaigns, and they seem to be working fine for better or for worse
This is a huge deal. After years of leading in fundraising, Dem small donors are (rightly) pissed off at the spam texts and emails, as well as at congressional leadership. Meanwhile, GOP billionaire money is hitting record levels. Perfect storm.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
-the RNC out raising the DNC is a tale as old as time
-Democratic campaign fundraising is extremely strong across the board
-Democrats are still sending fucking non-stop texts asking for money they just mostly come from the campaigns, and they seem to be working fine for better or for worse
-Democratic campaign fundraising is extremely strong across the board
-Democrats are still sending fucking non-stop texts asking for money they just mostly come from the campaigns, and they seem to be working fine for better or for worse
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as others have pointed out, this chart doesn't include candidate fundraising (which dems tend to give their $ to) and in which dems are CRUSHING republicans
anyway, DEMS IN DISARRAY i guess
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
anyway, DEMS IN DISARRAY i guess
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
as others have pointed out, this chart doesn't include candidate fundraising (which dems tend to give their $ to) and in which dems are CRUSHING republicans
anyway, DEMS IN DISARRAY i guess
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
anyway, DEMS IN DISARRAY i guess
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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For clarity, and for those not grasping how obscenely overblown the scenario, or the extent of the misrepresentation.
Counting only written complaints, the NHS in England alone received 256,777 in 2024-25.
4.5 complaints per 1000 people.
Tavistock trans services received 0.06 per 1000 patients.
Counting only written complaints, the NHS in England alone received 256,777 in 2024-25.
4.5 complaints per 1000 people.
Tavistock trans services received 0.06 per 1000 patients.
The entire Tavistock scandal was over 8 complaints. They've fucked the entirety of trans and non binary peoples, because of 8 complaints, all of which have not materialised into anything as far as I can tell.
The real Tavistock Clinic scandal: 1,000 court cases that never materialised | A FoI request for the data behind the media hysteria over the Tavistock Clinic presents quite a different picture | Marie Shrewsbury
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
For clarity, and for those not grasping how obscenely overblown the scenario, or the extent of the misrepresentation.
Counting only written complaints, the NHS in England alone received 256,777 in 2024-25.
4.5 complaints per 1000 people.
Tavistock trans services received 0.06 per 1000 patients.
Counting only written complaints, the NHS in England alone received 256,777 in 2024-25.
4.5 complaints per 1000 people.
Tavistock trans services received 0.06 per 1000 patients.
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this... feels like a really big deal for sunderland?
People traditionally focus on the race for the title, European spots, or avoiding relegation. atm in the Premier League, there's also a rare midtable race, of who will finish higher: Sunderland or Newcastle
(As it stands, Sunderland (10th) lead by a point)
(As it stands, Sunderland (10th) lead by a point)
February 11, 2026 at 9:22 PM
this... feels like a really big deal for sunderland?
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He got out after 3 months in an ICE gulag.
My electrician is a green card holder who's been here since he was a kid. He got married to a citizen, applied for citizenship, went to court for the papers and when he got there ICE kidnapped him and he's been locked up for a month.
February 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
He got out after 3 months in an ICE gulag.
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what is with these people and dogs?
February 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
what is with these people and dogs?
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ok here it is and im allowed to share it now! the strip law opening credits which i think are fuckin gorgeous and fun and have the greatest song ever written
February 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM
ok here it is and im allowed to share it now! the strip law opening credits which i think are fuckin gorgeous and fun and have the greatest song ever written
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both quarterbacks from the 1999 west canaan coyotes gone too soon. damn.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
both quarterbacks from the 1999 west canaan coyotes gone too soon. damn.
Genuinely, the best thing the Internet has ever done is create platforms for weirdos (extremely laudatory) to share their citizen science about their special interests.
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Genuinely, the best thing the Internet has ever done is create platforms for weirdos (extremely laudatory) to share their citizen science about their special interests.
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this man is also precisely correct about what sticky toffee pudding ought to be, he is clearly the right person to have taken up this proud mantle
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 PM
this man is also precisely correct about what sticky toffee pudding ought to be, he is clearly the right person to have taken up this proud mantle
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I'm not sure what's strategically optimal but the party currently locked in a doom loop with a cult of personality centered on the worst human being in the universe is probably not acting out of an understanding of electoral/legislative optimization
weird how so many democrats from competitive seats feel compelled to vote against the party line (and national interest), but republicans don't. makes you wonder if they are taking bad advice that has little to do with electoral performance, and GOP pols know this
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I'm not sure what's strategically optimal but the party currently locked in a doom loop with a cult of personality centered on the worst human being in the universe is probably not acting out of an understanding of electoral/legislative optimization
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SHE REMOVED THEIR WEDDING PHOTO LMAOOOOOO
Oh she HATED his guts
Oh she HATED his guts
February 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
SHE REMOVED THEIR WEDDING PHOTO LMAOOOOOO
Oh she HATED his guts
Oh she HATED his guts
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close second: Republicans want to run Casey DeSantis in the special lmfao
February 11, 2026 at 7:59 PM
close second: Republicans want to run Casey DeSantis in the special lmfao
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I think the funniest part is that Dunn may be resigning due to a case of Long COVID. the first Long COVID Congressman is a Republican from Floribama
oh my god
this puts us at 217-214 with 4 vacancies
Mejia’s swearing in will have us at 217-215
what majority?
this puts us at 217-214 with 4 vacancies
Mejia’s swearing in will have us at 217-215
what majority?
February 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I think the funniest part is that Dunn may be resigning due to a case of Long COVID. the first Long COVID Congressman is a Republican from Floribama
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quite literally did the 99 luftballons thing
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
quite literally did the 99 luftballons thing
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James Van Der Beek, who starred in the teen drama series "Dawson’s Creek," has died at 48
February 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
James Van Der Beek, who starred in the teen drama series "Dawson’s Creek," has died at 48
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I have a lot of misprint Craves and Glitches... so here's what I did... Buy any two (MISPRINT) Crave or Glitches or combo, and they're going to be $22 (a $4 discount...) Two Misprint Glow Craves? $22! A (misprint) Glitch and a Crave? $22... SHARE!!! RanDisc.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I have a lot of misprint Craves and Glitches... so here's what I did... Buy any two (MISPRINT) Crave or Glitches or combo, and they're going to be $22 (a $4 discount...) Two Misprint Glow Craves? $22! A (misprint) Glitch and a Crave? $22... SHARE!!! RanDisc.com
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Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is that in the height of the Panic of 1893, 1/4 of the rail in the US was run by trustees in bankruptcy.
Something can be overhyped, have way too much capital invested, and also be an enormously impactful change at the societal level.
Something can be overhyped, have way too much capital invested, and also be an enormously impactful change at the societal level.
![From the Wikipedia article on the Panic of 1893:
"In 1893, the total railroad mileage in the U.S. was 176,803.6 miles. In 1894 and 1895, railroads only expanded 4,196.4 miles, although 100,000 miles of rail was added from 1878 to 1896.[17] In 1893, the year following the panic, one fourth of all rail mileage went into receivership.[18] The U.S. Census placed this value at close to $1.8 billion (not adjusted for inflation), the largest amount recorded between 1876 and 1910. This was over $1 billion (also not adjusted for inflation) more than the next largest amount, in 1884."
The phrase "...one fourth of all rail mileage went into receivership" is highlighted for emphasis.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p7wjyn5bebiuc7ws4ujhilxy/bafkreieeyjgfecjtpegr56fkgvnhg5ap7atadeskudhqchwnx3j6eidr3y@jpeg)
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Something I've been thinking about a lot lately is that in the height of the Panic of 1893, 1/4 of the rail in the US was run by trustees in bankruptcy.
Something can be overhyped, have way too much capital invested, and also be an enormously impactful change at the societal level.
Something can be overhyped, have way too much capital invested, and also be an enormously impactful change at the societal level.
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my completely uninformed, shitpost guess is that musk intends to follow the same pattern that he's done with all of his companies in recent years of marginalizing top-level employees and consolidating all decision-making for himself and these folks can read the wall writing
So apparently at least 11 senior people (including 2 co-founders) left simultaneously xAI yesterday
Explanations?
1) Incriminating Epstein documents being circulated internally
2) Illegal activities discovered in the business
3) Extraordinary coincidence
Explanations?
1) Incriminating Epstein documents being circulated internally
2) Illegal activities discovered in the business
3) Extraordinary coincidence
February 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
my completely uninformed, shitpost guess is that musk intends to follow the same pattern that he's done with all of his companies in recent years of marginalizing top-level employees and consolidating all decision-making for himself and these folks can read the wall writing
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This is how CBS Evening News depicted data showing that less than 14% of ICE arrests involved those accused or convicted of violent crimes, and less than 2% had homicide or sexual assault charges or convictions.
February 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
This is how CBS Evening News depicted data showing that less than 14% of ICE arrests involved those accused or convicted of violent crimes, and less than 2% had homicide or sexual assault charges or convictions.