STEMthebleeding
@stemthebleeding.bsky.social
Medically-retired Marine. Biochemist and Mathematician.
Here for the science and the snark, in varying degrees of each.
Here for the science and the snark, in varying degrees of each.
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Stories like this are exactly why we need Congress to get this done.
January 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Stories like this are exactly why we need Congress to get this done.
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If anyone blockaded the U.S., launched a military operation to make an arrest on U.S. soil, let alone seized our natural resources, and killed civilians in the process, we'd consider it an act of war.
January 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM
If anyone blockaded the U.S., launched a military operation to make an arrest on U.S. soil, let alone seized our natural resources, and killed civilians in the process, we'd consider it an act of war.
When I was getting my TS clearance, I to explain to a very young FBI agent why I had a collection on my credit report for 99 cents.
The funny part is - if you're under 30, you're going to say "what a waste of time"
If you're over 40, you're going to ask "Hollywood or Blockbuster"?
The funny part is - if you're under 30, you're going to say "what a waste of time"
If you're over 40, you're going to ask "Hollywood or Blockbuster"?
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM
When I was getting my TS clearance, I to explain to a very young FBI agent why I had a collection on my credit report for 99 cents.
The funny part is - if you're under 30, you're going to say "what a waste of time"
If you're over 40, you're going to ask "Hollywood or Blockbuster"?
The funny part is - if you're under 30, you're going to say "what a waste of time"
If you're over 40, you're going to ask "Hollywood or Blockbuster"?
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As it has been from the very start, the problem with Trump, the secret key to his power and the reason he’s going to get us all killed, is the enormous chunk of society that understands he is criminal, a fool, a brute, and deranged, but will not say so because they perceive him as rich and powerful
January 10, 2026 at 2:38 PM
As it has been from the very start, the problem with Trump, the secret key to his power and the reason he’s going to get us all killed, is the enormous chunk of society that understands he is criminal, a fool, a brute, and deranged, but will not say so because they perceive him as rich and powerful
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Tina Smith: "I've worked closely with law enforcement in my roles at state and local government, and I have never seen anybody describe as protocol holding a cell phone and taking video while you are simultaneously shooting a gun that ends up killing somebody. It's kind of unbelievable."
January 10, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Tina Smith: "I've worked closely with law enforcement in my roles at state and local government, and I have never seen anybody describe as protocol holding a cell phone and taking video while you are simultaneously shooting a gun that ends up killing somebody. It's kind of unbelievable."
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Public service announcement:
Don’t just ask Black voters to save democracy.
Respect Black candidates when they step forward to lead it.
Yes, we can cast ballots and we can be on the ballot.
Support who you want. Disrespect will be called out.
Don’t just ask Black voters to save democracy.
Respect Black candidates when they step forward to lead it.
Yes, we can cast ballots and we can be on the ballot.
Support who you want. Disrespect will be called out.
January 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Public service announcement:
Don’t just ask Black voters to save democracy.
Respect Black candidates when they step forward to lead it.
Yes, we can cast ballots and we can be on the ballot.
Support who you want. Disrespect will be called out.
Don’t just ask Black voters to save democracy.
Respect Black candidates when they step forward to lead it.
Yes, we can cast ballots and we can be on the ballot.
Support who you want. Disrespect will be called out.
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You lying piece of shit. I chaired the Minnesota DFL for all three of your runs here. I watched you lose. Three times. Minnesota never bought your con. And now, as Chair of the DNC, I’m looking forward to ending Trumpism for good in 2028 — not with lies, but with votes. Again.
Trump: "I feel I won Minnesota. I think I won it all three times. Nobody has won it since Richard Nixon won it many many years ago. I won it all three times in my opinion. It's a corrupt state ... I did so well in that state. The people were crying every time after."
January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
You lying piece of shit. I chaired the Minnesota DFL for all three of your runs here. I watched you lose. Three times. Minnesota never bought your con. And now, as Chair of the DNC, I’m looking forward to ending Trumpism for good in 2028 — not with lies, but with votes. Again.
I just made an anodyne comment on a thread about different types of weapons and had a photojournalist tell me to "stay in my lane".
It would be funny if not for the fact that the reason I'm having a bad PTSD day today is because the Marine Corps made weapons and the effects they have "my lane".
It would be funny if not for the fact that the reason I'm having a bad PTSD day today is because the Marine Corps made weapons and the effects they have "my lane".
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
I just made an anodyne comment on a thread about different types of weapons and had a photojournalist tell me to "stay in my lane".
It would be funny if not for the fact that the reason I'm having a bad PTSD day today is because the Marine Corps made weapons and the effects they have "my lane".
It would be funny if not for the fact that the reason I'm having a bad PTSD day today is because the Marine Corps made weapons and the effects they have "my lane".
Because Democrats saw themselves indict Trump twice only to be blamed by voters who let him go free after Republican judges ran interference.
Voters blamed Dems for Republicans ending Roe, blocking student loans, etc.
The idea that voters will reward Dems for trying is completely debunked.
Voters blamed Dems for Republicans ending Roe, blocking student loans, etc.
The idea that voters will reward Dems for trying is completely debunked.
Deciding whether to arrest the ICE officer is emblematic of the tactical divide among Dems right now. One side is against it because they rightly believe they'll never get a successful conviction. The other is for it because it demoralizes other DHS agents and forces Trump to waste scarce resources.
Q: Is this ICE officer immune to charges?
HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MORIARTY: I can't speak to why the Trump administration says what it says. I can say the ICE officer does not have complete immunity here.
HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MORIARTY: I can't speak to why the Trump administration says what it says. I can say the ICE officer does not have complete immunity here.
January 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Because Democrats saw themselves indict Trump twice only to be blamed by voters who let him go free after Republican judges ran interference.
Voters blamed Dems for Republicans ending Roe, blocking student loans, etc.
The idea that voters will reward Dems for trying is completely debunked.
Voters blamed Dems for Republicans ending Roe, blocking student loans, etc.
The idea that voters will reward Dems for trying is completely debunked.
One of the most important things Amerocans vote for who has the unilateral authority to launch nuclear weapons.
Voters decided to elect someone who will call their own intelligence agencies liars if they don't tell him what a wannabe Goebbels showed them on Twitter to hold that power.
Voters decided to elect someone who will call their own intelligence agencies liars if they don't tell him what a wannabe Goebbels showed them on Twitter to hold that power.
in addition to the many reasons i gave people why voting matters is that when we vote we do not just vote for america. we vote for our Allies. we vote for people in other countries who want to breathe free. we never have voted for just us. it should be clear by now voting is a Butterfly Effect.
January 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
One of the most important things Amerocans vote for who has the unilateral authority to launch nuclear weapons.
Voters decided to elect someone who will call their own intelligence agencies liars if they don't tell him what a wannabe Goebbels showed them on Twitter to hold that power.
Voters decided to elect someone who will call their own intelligence agencies liars if they don't tell him what a wannabe Goebbels showed them on Twitter to hold that power.
The fact that so many people are screaming about this statement makes it really funny when they're demanding Democrats "codify Roe" because it proves that they have no idea what Roe v Wade actually did.
Roe didn't legalize abortions.
It restricted states interests upto the point of viability.
Roe didn't legalize abortions.
It restricted states interests upto the point of viability.
"On abortion—I fully support the Women's Health Protection Act...that would basically make sure that women have the right to terminate or continue an abortion through viability, and protect physicians and other health care professionals from the absolutely absurd things going on in some states."
January 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The fact that so many people are screaming about this statement makes it really funny when they're demanding Democrats "codify Roe" because it proves that they have no idea what Roe v Wade actually did.
Roe didn't legalize abortions.
It restricted states interests upto the point of viability.
Roe didn't legalize abortions.
It restricted states interests upto the point of viability.
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BREAKING: After successfully forcing a vote, Democrats have officially passed their bill to extend lifesaving Affordable Care Act subsidies in the House.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
BREAKING: After successfully forcing a vote, Democrats have officially passed their bill to extend lifesaving Affordable Care Act subsidies in the House.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good
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The House just decisively passed legislation that restores the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The House just decisively passed legislation that restores the Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
Over the objection of Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
If you don’t know, now you know.
It really is quite something watching people scream about Democrats voting for a judge that was always going to be confirmed, seemingly oblivious to the idea that this is what it's going to cost them to get Republicans to join them in stopping Trump.
Because it's the only option voters gave them.
Because it's the only option voters gave them.
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
It really is quite something watching people scream about Democrats voting for a judge that was always going to be confirmed, seemingly oblivious to the idea that this is what it's going to cost them to get Republicans to join them in stopping Trump.
Because it's the only option voters gave them.
Because it's the only option voters gave them.
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Tonight — thanks to all of YOU — House Democrats did something many thought impossible.
We forced the Republican-controlled House to vote on extending healthcare tax credits for working families.
And it PASSED.
The Senate must now do the same.
We forced the Republican-controlled House to vote on extending healthcare tax credits for working families.
And it PASSED.
The Senate must now do the same.
January 8, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Tonight — thanks to all of YOU — House Democrats did something many thought impossible.
We forced the Republican-controlled House to vote on extending healthcare tax credits for working families.
And it PASSED.
The Senate must now do the same.
We forced the Republican-controlled House to vote on extending healthcare tax credits for working families.
And it PASSED.
The Senate must now do the same.
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State of the State Address — one last time.
Thank you, California.
Thank you, California.
January 8, 2026 at 8:56 PM
State of the State Address — one last time.
Thank you, California.
Thank you, California.
I can't remember if it were Pierce or Tony that suggested that Mills simply ignore every primary candidate and instead focus on Collins, but it seems to be working.
BINGO from Janet Mills: My problem with Susan Collins is that she never does the right or hard thing the first time when it’s needed most – only when it serves her politically – and we always pay the price. Once again, she is a day late and a dollar short.
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I can't remember if it were Pierce or Tony that suggested that Mills simply ignore every primary candidate and instead focus on Collins, but it seems to be working.
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BINGO from Janet Mills: My problem with Susan Collins is that she never does the right or hard thing the first time when it’s needed most – only when it serves her politically – and we always pay the price. Once again, she is a day late and a dollar short.
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
BINGO from Janet Mills: My problem with Susan Collins is that she never does the right or hard thing the first time when it’s needed most – only when it serves her politically – and we always pay the price. Once again, she is a day late and a dollar short.
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Jeffries: "The killing of Renee Nicole Good was an abomination, a disgrace, and blood is clearly on the hands of those individuals within the admin who have been pushing an extreme policy that has nothing to do with immigration enforcement connected to removing violent felons from this country"
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Jeffries: "The killing of Renee Nicole Good was an abomination, a disgrace, and blood is clearly on the hands of those individuals within the admin who have been pushing an extreme policy that has nothing to do with immigration enforcement connected to removing violent felons from this country"
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In the years since, I've watched Gabby fight her way back with a strength that inspires me every day. Her courage, and the courage of the other survivors, reminds us why we can’t accept gun violence in our everyday lives.
January 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
In the years since, I've watched Gabby fight her way back with a strength that inspires me every day. Her courage, and the courage of the other survivors, reminds us why we can’t accept gun violence in our everyday lives.
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The killing of an unarmed woman by a masked federal agent in Minneapolis is a moral outrage and a betrayal of American values. There has been no justification offered—only deception and deflection from those in charge.
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The killing of an unarmed woman by a masked federal agent in Minneapolis is a moral outrage and a betrayal of American values. There has been no justification offered—only deception and deflection from those in charge.
Somehow this is just exactly what I needed today.
CNN graphics put the asterisk in the wrong place, it appears…
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Somehow this is just exactly what I needed today.
This image is all you need to see to debunk the ICE agent's claim.
Bullets fly straight from the barrel into their target, and pass through glass at an angle perpendicular to their point of entry (in most cases).
IF the officer was being rammed, the holes would be in the center of the windshield.
Bullets fly straight from the barrel into their target, and pass through glass at an angle perpendicular to their point of entry (in most cases).
IF the officer was being rammed, the holes would be in the center of the windshield.
January 8, 2026 at 1:59 AM
This image is all you need to see to debunk the ICE agent's claim.
Bullets fly straight from the barrel into their target, and pass through glass at an angle perpendicular to their point of entry (in most cases).
IF the officer was being rammed, the holes would be in the center of the windshield.
Bullets fly straight from the barrel into their target, and pass through glass at an angle perpendicular to their point of entry (in most cases).
IF the officer was being rammed, the holes would be in the center of the windshield.