J
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he/him 🏳️🌈 nerd about 🌍🗳️🗣️🎶
lib/left/socdem. pro democracy. pro 🇺🇦🇵🇸
from 🇺🇸 (MN->MI), speak fr🇫🇷 pt🇧🇷 es🇲🇽
lib/left/socdem. pro democracy. pro 🇺🇦🇵🇸
from 🇺🇸 (MN->MI), speak fr🇫🇷 pt🇧🇷 es🇲🇽
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Wanted to share my thoughts on the announcement that ICE is coming to the Twin Cities.
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Wanted to share my thoughts on the announcement that ICE is coming to the Twin Cities.
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Cons of the neocon true believers: they were willing to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
Is it possible that there are now issues where I am to the right of Bill Kristol??
December 2, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Cons of the neocon true believers: they were willing to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
Pros of the neocon true believers: they are ready to kill for constitutional democracy.
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Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
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"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Should the US government release all of its files from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein?"
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
Yes: 81%
No: 5%
YouGov / Nov 24, 2025
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Gallego to Hegseth: "You will never ever be half the man that Sen. Kelly is. You, sir, are a coward. And the fact that you are following this order from the president shows how big of a coward you are. I can't wait until you are no longer the secretary of defense."
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Gallego to Hegseth: "You will never ever be half the man that Sen. Kelly is. You, sir, are a coward. And the fact that you are following this order from the president shows how big of a coward you are. I can't wait until you are no longer the secretary of defense."
Yes, and this is always how you should vote in primaries.
If you try to predict which candidate other people can believe in, you'll fail. You're not the expert on what other people believe in.
You are the expert on what *you* believe in. *Your own beliefs* are the value you bring as a voter.
If you try to predict which candidate other people can believe in, you'll fail. You're not the expert on what other people believe in.
You are the expert on what *you* believe in. *Your own beliefs* are the value you bring as a voter.
My takeaway for 2026 primary voters: we will win, so support the candidate *you* want in office.
We are winning and will keep winning.
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Yes, and this is always how you should vote in primaries.
If you try to predict which candidate other people can believe in, you'll fail. You're not the expert on what other people believe in.
You are the expert on what *you* believe in. *Your own beliefs* are the value you bring as a voter.
If you try to predict which candidate other people can believe in, you'll fail. You're not the expert on what other people believe in.
You are the expert on what *you* believe in. *Your own beliefs* are the value you bring as a voter.
Am I reading this right? D+4 *among whites*? What’s the topline??
Generic Ballot Polling Among White Voters:
🔵 Democrats: 50%
🔴 Republicans: 46%
Marist / Nov 13, 2025
🔵 Democrats: 50%
🔴 Republicans: 46%
Marist / Nov 13, 2025
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Am I reading this right? D+4 *among whites*? What’s the topline??
Polling is vital science and we would be infinitely worse off without it. The ubiquitous popularity of “I hate polls, polls are useless” takes on all social media is one of the ugliest regressive anti-intellectual currents, uncritically accepted and repeated by otherwise curious & thoughtful people.
maybe instead of polls we could just talk to The People
hey, we could even talk to a lot of people and try to make sure that the people we talk to are reflective in many ways of society as a whole, and not just the loudest voices in the room
wait
hey, we could even talk to a lot of people and try to make sure that the people we talk to are reflective in many ways of society as a whole, and not just the loudest voices in the room
wait
November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Polling is vital science and we would be infinitely worse off without it. The ubiquitous popularity of “I hate polls, polls are useless” takes on all social media is one of the ugliest regressive anti-intellectual currents, uncritically accepted and repeated by otherwise curious & thoughtful people.
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maybe instead of polls we could just talk to The People
hey, we could even talk to a lot of people and try to make sure that the people we talk to are reflective in many ways of society as a whole, and not just the loudest voices in the room
wait
hey, we could even talk to a lot of people and try to make sure that the people we talk to are reflective in many ways of society as a whole, and not just the loudest voices in the room
wait
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
maybe instead of polls we could just talk to The People
hey, we could even talk to a lot of people and try to make sure that the people we talk to are reflective in many ways of society as a whole, and not just the loudest voices in the room
wait
hey, we could even talk to a lot of people and try to make sure that the people we talk to are reflective in many ways of society as a whole, and not just the loudest voices in the room
wait
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antivaxx bullshit pisses me off more than anything else on earth just because of the pure stupidity.
it is the definition of a luxury belief. we invented miracles that halt the spread of the deadliest diseases known to man but that has made us so comfortable that some morons turn against them
it is the definition of a luxury belief. we invented miracles that halt the spread of the deadliest diseases known to man but that has made us so comfortable that some morons turn against them
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
antivaxx bullshit pisses me off more than anything else on earth just because of the pure stupidity.
it is the definition of a luxury belief. we invented miracles that halt the spread of the deadliest diseases known to man but that has made us so comfortable that some morons turn against them
it is the definition of a luxury belief. we invented miracles that halt the spread of the deadliest diseases known to man but that has made us so comfortable that some morons turn against them
rant not over.
In 2023, Biden had announced he was running as an incumbent. Incumbents usually don't get primary challengers, so it seemed inevitable he would be the nominee. I therefore felt a duty to defend him, as the only thing stopping Trump.
The norm against primarying incumbents must die.
In 2023, Biden had announced he was running as an incumbent. Incumbents usually don't get primary challengers, so it seemed inevitable he would be the nominee. I therefore felt a duty to defend him, as the only thing stopping Trump.
The norm against primarying incumbents must die.
if you genuinely *prefer the incumbent over their challenger*, that's fine and you can say that! endorse the incumbent, taking a position in the primary! totally fine. but "we shouldn't HAVE a primary" should be offensive to anyone who supports democracy and wants a healthy party.
ok rant over.
ok rant over.
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
rant not over.
In 2023, Biden had announced he was running as an incumbent. Incumbents usually don't get primary challengers, so it seemed inevitable he would be the nominee. I therefore felt a duty to defend him, as the only thing stopping Trump.
The norm against primarying incumbents must die.
In 2023, Biden had announced he was running as an incumbent. Incumbents usually don't get primary challengers, so it seemed inevitable he would be the nominee. I therefore felt a duty to defend him, as the only thing stopping Trump.
The norm against primarying incumbents must die.
Mamdani has no obligation to endorse. Maybe if he lived in the district, but he doesn't. Mamdani's 1br is in Astoria (Queens), Gracie is in Manhattan, NY-8 is in Brooklyn.
Ossé may beat Jeffries anyway, and I sure hope he does. Anyone who prefers Mamdani to Cuomo should prefer Ossé to Jeffries.
Ossé may beat Jeffries anyway, and I sure hope he does. Anyone who prefers Mamdani to Cuomo should prefer Ossé to Jeffries.
Zohran Mamdani on Chi Ossé’s primary challenge to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries:
“I think that right now is not the time to be engaging in that kind of a primary. I think the focus should be on delivering on this affordability agenda.”
“I think that right now is not the time to be engaging in that kind of a primary. I think the focus should be on delivering on this affordability agenda.”
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Mamdani has no obligation to endorse. Maybe if he lived in the district, but he doesn't. Mamdani's 1br is in Astoria (Queens), Gracie is in Manhattan, NY-8 is in Brooklyn.
Ossé may beat Jeffries anyway, and I sure hope he does. Anyone who prefers Mamdani to Cuomo should prefer Ossé to Jeffries.
Ossé may beat Jeffries anyway, and I sure hope he does. Anyone who prefers Mamdani to Cuomo should prefer Ossé to Jeffries.
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
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I've still got AOC ringing in my ears: "There was a day before his presidency, and there will be a day after"
There WILL. We can almost see it from here.
There WILL. We can almost see it from here.
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I've still got AOC ringing in my ears: "There was a day before his presidency, and there will be a day after"
There WILL. We can almost see it from here.
There WILL. We can almost see it from here.
10 months of term 2, but 10 years since this monster first started relentlessly inflicting himself on all of us.
we made it this far. there is a future lying ahead of us, with this rapist fascist clown in our rearview mirror. a future with its own new challenges. not too far out of reach now.
we made it this far. there is a future lying ahead of us, with this rapist fascist clown in our rearview mirror. a future with its own new challenges. not too far out of reach now.
10 months into this nightmare, and I have to say, the past month feels like rounding an important sort of corner.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to get hellishly worse before it gets better.
But I’ll be here, working to make it better. We all will. We’re stronger than they thought we were.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to get hellishly worse before it gets better.
But I’ll be here, working to make it better. We all will. We’re stronger than they thought we were.
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
10 months of term 2, but 10 years since this monster first started relentlessly inflicting himself on all of us.
we made it this far. there is a future lying ahead of us, with this rapist fascist clown in our rearview mirror. a future with its own new challenges. not too far out of reach now.
we made it this far. there is a future lying ahead of us, with this rapist fascist clown in our rearview mirror. a future with its own new challenges. not too far out of reach now.
10 months into this nightmare, and I have to say, the past month feels like rounding an important sort of corner.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to get hellishly worse before it gets better.
But I’ll be here, working to make it better. We all will. We’re stronger than they thought we were.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to get hellishly worse before it gets better.
But I’ll be here, working to make it better. We all will. We’re stronger than they thought we were.
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
10 months into this nightmare, and I have to say, the past month feels like rounding an important sort of corner.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to get hellishly worse before it gets better.
But I’ll be here, working to make it better. We all will. We’re stronger than they thought we were.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to get hellishly worse before it gets better.
But I’ll be here, working to make it better. We all will. We’re stronger than they thought we were.
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lot of people on this app seem really committed to the notion that nothing damaging will come out of the Epstein files.
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
lot of people on this app seem really committed to the notion that nothing damaging will come out of the Epstein files.
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
let yourself hope a little! it’s free!
Passed 427-1 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. Trump said yesterday he would sign it. Text of the law looks very strict about no redactions other than victims' names, no squirming to protect perpetrators.
There is no excuse. Release them.
There is no excuse. Release them.
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Passed 427-1 in the House and unanimously in the Senate. Trump said yesterday he would sign it. Text of the law looks very strict about no redactions other than victims' names, no squirming to protect perpetrators.
There is no excuse. Release them.
There is no excuse. Release them.
I am posting a visual summary of this poll because I STILL see so many Israel apologists implicitly equating "antisemitism" with "siding against Israel in the I-P conflict."
That's simply absurd.
Is it really their position that 60% of Harris voters (but only 10% of Trump voters) are antisemites?
That's simply absurd.
Is it really their position that 60% of Harris voters (but only 10% of Trump voters) are antisemites?
Same question, by 2024 presidential vote:
2024 Harris voters:
60% Palestinians
12% Israel
2024 non-voters:
40% Palestinians
21% Israel
2024 Trump voters:
10% Palestinians
63% Israel
2024 Harris voters:
60% Palestinians
12% Israel
2024 non-voters:
40% Palestinians
21% Israel
2024 Trump voters:
10% Palestinians
63% Israel
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I am posting a visual summary of this poll because I STILL see so many Israel apologists implicitly equating "antisemitism" with "siding against Israel in the I-P conflict."
That's simply absurd.
Is it really their position that 60% of Harris voters (but only 10% of Trump voters) are antisemites?
That's simply absurd.
Is it really their position that 60% of Harris voters (but only 10% of Trump voters) are antisemites?
Same question, by 2024 presidential vote:
2024 Harris voters:
60% Palestinians
12% Israel
2024 non-voters:
40% Palestinians
21% Israel
2024 Trump voters:
10% Palestinians
63% Israel
2024 Harris voters:
60% Palestinians
12% Israel
2024 non-voters:
40% Palestinians
21% Israel
2024 Trump voters:
10% Palestinians
63% Israel
November 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Same question, by 2024 presidential vote:
2024 Harris voters:
60% Palestinians
12% Israel
2024 non-voters:
40% Palestinians
21% Israel
2024 Trump voters:
10% Palestinians
63% Israel
2024 Harris voters:
60% Palestinians
12% Israel
2024 non-voters:
40% Palestinians
21% Israel
2024 Trump voters:
10% Palestinians
63% Israel
"In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more: Israel or the Palestinians?"
US registered voters:
35% Palestinians
34% Israel
Dem. voters:
54% Palestinians
13% Israel
Ind. voters:
44% Palestinians
26% Israel
GOP voters:
9% Palestinians
64% Israel
US registered voters:
35% Palestinians
34% Israel
Dem. voters:
54% Palestinians
13% Israel
Ind. voters:
44% Palestinians
26% Israel
GOP voters:
9% Palestinians
64% Israel
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"In the dispute between Israel and the Palestinians, which side do you sympathize with more: Israel or the Palestinians?"
US registered voters:
35% Palestinians
34% Israel
Dem. voters:
54% Palestinians
13% Israel
Ind. voters:
44% Palestinians
26% Israel
GOP voters:
9% Palestinians
64% Israel
US registered voters:
35% Palestinians
34% Israel
Dem. voters:
54% Palestinians
13% Israel
Ind. voters:
44% Palestinians
26% Israel
GOP voters:
9% Palestinians
64% Israel
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Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate on the Democratic Party side of Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, gained a powerful ally in former Congressman Andy Levin, a stalwart labor union supporter.
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Former Congressman Andy Levin endorses El-Sayed’s U.S. Senate bid in joint op-ed • Michigan Advance
The progressive candidate on the Democratic Party side of the U.S. Senate race gained a powerful ally in former Congressman Andy Levin, a stalwart labor union supporter. Levin’s endorsement of Abdul E...
michiganadvance.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate on the Democratic Party side of Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, gained a powerful ally in former Congressman Andy Levin, a stalwart labor union supporter.
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social
Story from @bensolis1.bsky.social