Michael Shanabarger
@mshanabarger.bsky.social
Hoosier Democrat. | @allencountydems.bsky.social Precinct Chair; former @cd3indems.org Comms Director; former Whitley County vice chair. | All opinions are my own. Reposts not necessarily endorsements.
Polis has now disqualified himself from 2028 presidential consideration.
Election denier Tina Peters goes back to court after a boost from Colorado’s Democratic governor | CNN Politics
Former election clerk Tina Peters’ prison sentence has long been a rallying cry for President Donald Trump and other 2020 election deniers. Her lawyers headed back to court to appeal her conviction as...
www.cnn.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Polis has now disqualified himself from 2028 presidential consideration.
Any Democrat that votes for this will betray their constituents - and it is a goddamn red line that they should be driven out of the party.
Will Democrats Vote to Give Trump More Money for ICE?
Americans increasingly want to see ICE abolished. Yet, Democrats could soon help Trump expand his violent anti-immigration campaign.
zeteo.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Any Democrat that votes for this will betray their constituents - and it is a goddamn red line that they should be driven out of the party.
These two are literally the worst fucking "leaders".
January 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
These two are literally the worst fucking "leaders".
The White House continues to openly talk about forcibly annexing the territory of a historically close ally.
This is the clearest signal yet that the United States under the Trump regime is a rogue nation, no better than Russia - and willing to risk a war in which everyone loses.
This is the clearest signal yet that the United States under the Trump regime is a rogue nation, no better than Russia - and willing to risk a war in which everyone loses.
January 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The White House continues to openly talk about forcibly annexing the territory of a historically close ally.
This is the clearest signal yet that the United States under the Trump regime is a rogue nation, no better than Russia - and willing to risk a war in which everyone loses.
This is the clearest signal yet that the United States under the Trump regime is a rogue nation, no better than Russia - and willing to risk a war in which everyone loses.
"Checks and balances? Separation of powers? Here's why the framers didn't actually want those, based on the misogynistic ramblings of a Salem witch trial judge." -- Samuel Alito, probably.
December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Checks and balances? Separation of powers? Here's why the framers didn't actually want those, based on the misogynistic ramblings of a Salem witch trial judge." -- Samuel Alito, probably.
Jeffries is unfit to be the Democratic House leader. He needs to go.
December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Jeffries is unfit to be the Democratic House leader. He needs to go.
Oh, good, I was really hoping for war against Venezuela.
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Oh, good, I was really hoping for war against Venezuela.
Reminder that at least twice now, FOX News lawyers have argued in courts that a "reasonable person" would not believe that the entertainment channel's programming states "actual facts".
McDougal v. Fox News Network, LLC. (2020).
Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News (2023).
McDougal v. Fox News Network, LLC. (2020).
Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News (2023).
September 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Reminder that at least twice now, FOX News lawyers have argued in courts that a "reasonable person" would not believe that the entertainment channel's programming states "actual facts".
McDougal v. Fox News Network, LLC. (2020).
Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News (2023).
McDougal v. Fox News Network, LLC. (2020).
Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News (2023).
If you thought drug prices and shortages were bad now, just wait...
Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture and pharmaceuticals
President Trump said pharmaceutical products may face tariffs of up to 100 percent, upholstered furniture 30 percent and heavy trucks 25 percent starting Oct. 1.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
If you thought drug prices and shortages were bad now, just wait...
"Along with Oracle and its cofounder Larry Ellison, other investors include the private equity firm Silver Lake, media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan, and the CEO of Dell computers Michael Dell."
This is a big win for the oligarchs and a significant danger for the American people.
This is a big win for the oligarchs and a significant danger for the American people.
Trump signs executive order to transfer TikTok to US owners
Agreement separates app from Chinese owner ByteDance and allows US investors to take 80% stake
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"Along with Oracle and its cofounder Larry Ellison, other investors include the private equity firm Silver Lake, media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan, and the CEO of Dell computers Michael Dell."
This is a big win for the oligarchs and a significant danger for the American people.
This is a big win for the oligarchs and a significant danger for the American people.
Disable 2G networks on your phones.
Android phones could soon warn you of “Stingrays” snooping on your communications
But it requires specific hardware support that is missing on current phones.
arstechnica.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Disable 2G networks on your phones.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt
September 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt
"Maybe you do not care much about the future of the Republican Party. You should. Conservatives will always be with us. If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy." -- David Frum
September 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"Maybe you do not care much about the future of the Republican Party. You should. Conservatives will always be with us. If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy." -- David Frum
There are a total of three Democrats on FW City Council out of nine members. It is majority Republican and has been for a long time.
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
There are a total of three Democrats on FW City Council out of nine members. It is majority Republican and has been for a long time.
Oh, great, Trump's Gestapo will now be able to access everything. This can't possibly go wrong with their military-sized budget.
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Oh, great, Trump's Gestapo will now be able to access everything. This can't possibly go wrong with their military-sized budget.
Who knew "We're all going to die" wasn't a winning campaign slogan?
August 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Who knew "We're all going to die" wasn't a winning campaign slogan?
The DNC continues to fail.
DNC punts on dueling Israel resolutions as Chair Ken Martin calls for bridging the divide
A more moderate resolution was successful, but the chair withdrew it while calling for Democrats to continue “working through this.”
www.politico.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The DNC continues to fail.
A "legacy name" that won't matter at all to younger voters AND he showed up with Hogsett? Hoosier Democrats can do better.
Can Beau Bayh and that 'incredible surname' reignite the hopes of Indiana Democrats?
Bayh isn’t quite ready to share his plans, but he looks and sounds lately like he’s about to run for political office here.
www.indystar.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A "legacy name" that won't matter at all to younger voters AND he showed up with Hogsett? Hoosier Democrats can do better.
This is how Democrats will continue to lose: By furthering the same milquetoast positions of the past and alienating the very voters and activists we desperately need.
And this is just the right fucking thing to do.
And this is just the right fucking thing to do.
DNC Leadership Pressured Gen Z Member to Kill Resolution on Banning Arms to Israel
Democrats say they need enthusiasm among young voters. They aren’t listening to what Gen Z wants.
theintercept.com
August 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This is how Democrats will continue to lose: By furthering the same milquetoast positions of the past and alienating the very voters and activists we desperately need.
And this is just the right fucking thing to do.
And this is just the right fucking thing to do.
If you're fine with voting for a pedophile and rapist, then you're no better than the pedophile and rapist.
And let's be real here. The "not sure" people just weren't willing to admit they wouldn't care.
And let's be real here. The "not sure" people just weren't willing to admit they wouldn't care.
August 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If you're fine with voting for a pedophile and rapist, then you're no better than the pedophile and rapist.
And let's be real here. The "not sure" people just weren't willing to admit they wouldn't care.
And let's be real here. The "not sure" people just weren't willing to admit they wouldn't care.
The Republican appetite for power and control is unending.
JD Vance to visit Indiana amid push for redistricting. Will Braun call special session?
Republicans hold seven of Indiana's nine U.S. House districts. Will state lawmakers try to squeeze out another GOP seat ahead of the 2026 midterms?
www.indystar.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Republican appetite for power and control is unending.
Republicans are choosing to protect pedophiles over their own legislative priorities.
Politico & Punchbowl report House Republican leadership is shutting down the Rules Committee - which is essential for moving party-line bills on the floor - for the week rather than vote on Democratic amendments on the Epstein files.
Dems have effectively halted Republican legislation in the House:
Dems have effectively halted Republican legislation in the House:
July 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Republicans are choosing to protect pedophiles over their own legislative priorities.
Time for the @democrats.org to sit up and take notice: Progressive candidates are good, actually.
July 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Time for the @democrats.org to sit up and take notice: Progressive candidates are good, actually.
Say goodbye to the US tourism economy.
Travelers to the US must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — What to know
The fee will be at least $250, is on top of other visa fees, and may be reimbursable.
www.nbcnewyork.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Say goodbye to the US tourism economy.
"It's a dog!"
"Yeah, he's not even a very good one. But he's out there alone, and probably scared."
Peak Superman.
"Yeah, he's not even a very good one. But he's out there alone, and probably scared."
Peak Superman.
July 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"It's a dog!"
"Yeah, he's not even a very good one. But he's out there alone, and probably scared."
Peak Superman.
"Yeah, he's not even a very good one. But he's out there alone, and probably scared."
Peak Superman.