Murshed Zaheed
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Murshed Zaheed
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· Nov 18
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Hello Bluesky friends. A big welcome again to new folks including my new followers. Thought I set up a thread with my starter-packs which will give you a sense of content of politics/sports coming from my TL. Starting w/ smart reads: good humans I pay close attention to: go.bsky.app/SM6cvmB 🧵(1/14)
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perfect encapsulation of the Trump era(s).
absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
perfect encapsulation of the Trump era(s).
Humpty Dumpty falls again. #FireCronin #ucla
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Humpty Dumpty falls again. #FireCronin #ucla
Unreal story …
"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
![REVERE, Mass. —
A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts.
The woman, Bruna Ferreira, has an 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, Karoline Leavitt's brother.
Ferreira migrated with her family to the United States from Brazil as a child and is currently in custody at an ICE facility in southern Louisiana.
Michael Leavitt released a statement, saying that his "only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of [his] son."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x4qyokjtdzgl7gmqhsw4ajqj/bafkreiacyzixchgacpjse7wyra342opgjsvdxzqdrkxq55zzqah65zyeae@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Unreal story …
On Thanksgiving eve - are the folks at POLITICO - appear to be getting antsy for war vs Venezuela?
Are these guys eager for bloodshed like the media were Bush-Cheney leading us into Iraq?
Are these guys eager for bloodshed like the media were Bush-Cheney leading us into Iraq?
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
On Thanksgiving eve - are the folks at POLITICO - appear to be getting antsy for war vs Venezuela?
Are these guys eager for bloodshed like the media were Bush-Cheney leading us into Iraq?
Are these guys eager for bloodshed like the media were Bush-Cheney leading us into Iraq?
Re Mamdani discourse I know some folks will not like hearing this but feels like the convo is becoming way too saturated. I really appreciate this guy and am marveling his win. And, I love New York but the world doesn't revolve around it.
How many more think pieces we will have to read? ...
How many more think pieces we will have to read? ...
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Re Mamdani discourse I know some folks will not like hearing this but feels like the convo is becoming way too saturated. I really appreciate this guy and am marveling his win. And, I love New York but the world doesn't revolve around it.
How many more think pieces we will have to read? ...
How many more think pieces we will have to read? ...
does it have to be a fight? can't pies and cakes get along? I am happy to bring them together if it helps humanity.
I've never had a pie that's even half as good as a mediocre chocolate cake.
I get a lot of hate for this view and in turn I'd only ask if you've ever had a pie as good as a typical cheesecake. The answer is no, you have not. Cheesecake invalidates the whole pie category. Hell, regular cake barely survives the cheesecake onslaught on the strength of carrot cake alone.
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
does it have to be a fight? can't pies and cakes get along? I am happy to bring them together if it helps humanity.
maybe there is a Witkoff pee tape?
tovarisch, our presidentski is a very stupid man. you must speak to him in the manner to which he is accustomed www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukra...
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
maybe there is a Witkoff pee tape?
perfect encapsulation of the Trump era(s).
absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
perfect encapsulation of the Trump era(s).
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Lord I see what you have done for others
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Lord I see what you have done for others
in a GIF mode this am I am ...
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
in a GIF mode this am I am ...
"this all boils down to understanding that setting realistic expectations and not continuously shifting the goalposts is a necessary measure for every team, including this one-time powerhouse."
NGL -feeling distraught about yesterday but always appreciate @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social's perspective.
NGL -feeling distraught about yesterday but always appreciate @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social's perspective.
“The margins between highs and lows are so small. Still, there are ways and means to frame a poorly executed evening for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United.”
@shaunconnolly85.bsky.social ✍🏻
@shaunconnolly85.bsky.social ✍🏻
Unpacking the inevitable fallout of defeat for Manchester United
A year to the day that Ruben Amorim began competitive life at Manchester United, he endured the most abject of performances in defeat.
theatre-of-red.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"this all boils down to understanding that setting realistic expectations and not continuously shifting the goalposts is a necessary measure for every team, including this one-time powerhouse."
NGL -feeling distraught about yesterday but always appreciate @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social's perspective.
NGL -feeling distraught about yesterday but always appreciate @shaunconnolly85.bsky.social's perspective.
JICYMI: Republican pushback against Trumpian redistricting has gotten lot of attention. But, keep an eye on Missouri - where local organizers are fighting the good fight. So much so that MO Republicans are threatening to sic ICE on them.
They are getting desperate ...
They are getting desperate ...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
JICYMI: Republican pushback against Trumpian redistricting has gotten lot of attention. But, keep an eye on Missouri - where local organizers are fighting the good fight. So much so that MO Republicans are threatening to sic ICE on them.
They are getting desperate ...
They are getting desperate ...
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MO Republicans are doing everything they can to thwart a veto referendum that would block the state's new congressional gerrymander.
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
MO Republicans are doing everything they can to thwart a veto referendum that would block the state's new congressional gerrymander.
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
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I have not logged into Twitter for a while but this was worth it
I generally try not to comment on Twitter but Isaac Chotiner is over there giving Semafor body blows right now and I just want to say I find it alarming that he's allowed to come for you without warning (asking for an interview)
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I have not logged into Twitter for a while but this was worth it
Given what happened before Jauan had good reason to go nuts.
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Given what happened before Jauan had good reason to go nuts.
The best running back in the NFL.
I will not be taking any questions.
I will not be taking any questions.
CMC with beautiful blocking ahead for a TD against his former team!
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The best running back in the NFL.
I will not be taking any questions.
I will not be taking any questions.
Just heard - “At least the Niners are not losing to ten men” - and I am just …
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Just heard - “At least the Niners are not losing to ten men” - and I am just …
At least Moody is not around to torture us.
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
At least Moody is not around to torture us.
And now he owes the return team as well.
Brock Purdy owes the 49ers' defense, big time. The Panthers are finally on the board, as the 49ers hold a 7-3 lead with 2:28 left in the first half. Purdy is the first QB in the NFL this season to throw three INTs in the first half of a game.
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
And now he owes the return team as well.
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Brock Purdy - buddy, we just need you to manage the game- not act like Brett Favre.
Blegh.
Blegh.
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Brock Purdy - buddy, we just need you to manage the game- not act like Brett Favre.
Blegh.
Blegh.
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM