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Archer

@thermodynamic.bsky.social

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Novelist, scientist, & humanist. Believes in mankind, despite the evidence. Kama‘āina lucky to still be in Hawai‘i. 📍O'ahu

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Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · Dec 4

People in Hawai‘i love to complain about govt because it's an easy foil for what troubles them. It's a perpetual grievance they can wield. But ask them to show up and actually vote to make change (however slow it may come)?

Nope. Just over 50% turn out, the worst by far.

Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · Dec 4

Just about complete with state turnout rates, with still just a few more states left to post final numbers. Here's a 2020 (Blue) to 2024 (Orange) turnout rates with green arrows identifying turnout rate increases

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 12h

Unlike the lone newspaper from Dothan, AL, which voted for Trump by almost two to one.

Front cover of the Dothan Eagle newspaper for October 19, 2025, showing that the entire above the fold section contains a picture of a No Kings rally

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Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 12h

This man is a hapless, spineless jellyfish in a human suit.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 12d

She's already drafted her pardon for signature at some future date, so she absolutely fears no consequence.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 12d

"But just don't call it fascism," Tom concluded, a bromide he's repeated on Bluesky approximately 1473 times.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 12d

The karma on this one is going to be very, very sweet.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 14d

When the war crimes trials get underway.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 15d

Every day I log on and just see endless videos of ICE agents breaking state, federal, and international laws.

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Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 17d

I think it's spelled b-o-o h-o-o.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 17d

And, like many things Reagan stood for (e.g., standing up to Russian aggression), it looks like this is a backdoor way for Republicans to kneecap EMTALA and further destroy hospitals in non-urban communities.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 19d

Didn't see a Kickstarter email so I'm glad to see the reminder here - just pledged!

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 19d

I really wish I had your faith, not just in that institution but in the people running it. Because thus far, they've been active participants in militarizing places Trump chooses for spite.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 19d

Our mistake is in assuming the military is any different from the other circuit breakers in our society. They may detest the man personally, but they will bend their knees as quickly as all the others have so they can remain intact.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 19d

Let's not kid ourselves.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 21d

The sad but obvious counterpoint to knowing our "rights" and confidently proclaiming so is the clear video evidence that the President, the DOJ, the DHS, and ICE/CBP/FBI/National Guard seemingly do not care about our "rights" and will routinely, and gladly, violate them without consequence.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 21d

I think of myself as fairly educated and hyper aware of our politics over the last twenty years, yet I'm sitting here just stunned that this is the first time I've seen the back half of that Clinton quote.

Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 23d

Now I know what the "A" in A. Kam Napier stands for.

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Aloha State Daily | Pipikaula Corner: Dr. Gov. Josh Green, patron saint of perpetual…

A deep dive into Gov. Josh Green's recent emergency proclamation defying federal rules on Covid vaccines.

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Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 27d

Stick to Wordle, Dan. You’ll be happier.

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Archer @thermodynamic.bsky.social · 27d

I don’t have the energy to sift through Tom’s posts but if I did I’m guessing I’d find you there defending his honor on the regular. So, rather than continue trying to illuminate cause and effect, I’ll just cede the whole thing and say you and our mutual boy Tom are right about everything.