T.J. Payne
@thomaspayne.bsky.social
West Coast life, News junkie, sports enthusiast, dog lover, Pisces, and GenX Military Veteran of Iraq & Afghanistan
'Democracy Dies In Dumbness'
'Democracy Dies In Dumbness'
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T.J. Payne
@thomaspayne.bsky.social
· Dec 31
Here it is, my #2026BingoCard of things I predict will happen.
Anyone who pays taxes in the US has every right to talk about politics as they want. #Olympics
Vice President JD Vance issues warning to U.S. Olympians over politics
JD Vance would like American athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics to kindly stop speaking out against the Trump administration: 'You're not there to pop off about politics.'
ew.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Anyone who pays taxes in the US has every right to talk about politics as they want. #Olympics
They are not even covering up their hatred of women anymore. Trump and MAGA are pushingba full on War on Women
Fuentes, yesterday: “Our #1 political enemy is women because women constrain everything, every conversation, every man, everything. They have to be imprisoned. They are the ones that are hurting the fertility rate. They're the ones making us sympathetic to poor people, which are also brown people.”
Nick Fuentes: “The number one political enemy in America is women. … They have to be imprisoned.”
www.mediamatters.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
They are not even covering up their hatred of women anymore. Trump and MAGA are pushingba full on War on Women
I'd make that deal
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I'd make that deal
Colorado bill SB26-070 Requires warrants for Flock and Axon ALPR camera access AND requires data destruction after four days.
SB26-070 Ban Gov Access Historical Location Info Database | Colorado General Assembly
leg.colorado.gov
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Colorado bill SB26-070 Requires warrants for Flock and Axon ALPR camera access AND requires data destruction after four days.
How bad was their poll results that Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years?
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years
Gallup will no longer track presidential approval ratings after more than eight decades doing so, the public opinion polling agency confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The company said starting thi…
thehill.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM
How bad was their poll results that Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years?
Me looking at the photos for clues
February 11, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Me looking at the photos for clues
FBI releases surveillance photos of a potential subject in the Nancy Guthrie case
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
FBI releases surveillance photos of a potential subject in the Nancy Guthrie case
Just to be clear, after 9/11 airspace was closed for two days only. Trump ordered it closed for ten. Draw whatever conclusions you think that means.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
www.kvue.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Just to be clear, after 9/11 airspace was closed for two days only. Trump ordered it closed for ten. Draw whatever conclusions you think that means.
February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
www.kvue.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
Ford reported its worst quarterly earnings in four years, a net loss of $8.2 billion for 2025, the largest yet since the 2008 recession.
Ford Had Its Biggest Net Loss Since the Recession Due To EV Troubles
Now, Ford CEO is looking to see how China will
gizmodo.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Ford reported its worst quarterly earnings in four years, a net loss of $8.2 billion for 2025, the largest yet since the 2008 recession.
Drunk MAGA father shot 23 year old daughter dead after argument about Trump #FamilyValues
Father shot daughter dead after ‘arguing about Donald Trump’
Lucy Harrison, 23, from Cheshire, was killed while visiting her father in Texas. He lied to police about whether he had been drinking that day, an inquest heard
www.thetimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Drunk MAGA father shot 23 year old daughter dead after argument about Trump #FamilyValues
Thousands of MAGA left Colorado as ordered by their handlers now once deep red Colorado Springs is in play for a Democrat takeover #Colorado
National Democrats see a path to winning Colorado Springs’ congressional seat for first time ever
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced that the 5th Congressional District is now on its list of “districts in play.” The designation may eventually come with money.
coloradosun.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Thousands of MAGA left Colorado as ordered by their handlers now once deep red Colorado Springs is in play for a Democrat takeover #Colorado
Fallout 4 is still the most played game in the series right now
Todd Howard reveals Fallout 4 is still the “most played Fallout game right now” with massive player numbers a decade after launch
Todd Howard reveals that Fallout 4 is the most played game in the series right now as the RPG brings in massive player numbers.
frvr.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Fallout 4 is still the most played game in the series right now
Mercenary Billionaire Eric Prince reportedly captured in Eastern DRC
Reports Emerge Claiming M23 Detained Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Eastern DRC
kigalidailynews.rw
February 10, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Mercenary Billionaire Eric Prince reportedly captured in Eastern DRC
CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil’s Latest Ratings Compared With NBC & ABC show the network is down 25% and the worst viewership since 2000. #business
CBS News' Tony Dokoupil's Latest Ratings Compared With NBC & ABC
How's he doing after first few weeks in new role?
www.tvinsider.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil’s Latest Ratings Compared With NBC & ABC show the network is down 25% and the worst viewership since 2000. #business
Gay Days Orlando canceled, citing sponsor losses and mounting pressures on LGBTQ+ gatherings
Gay Days Orlando canceled, citing sponsor losses and mounting pressures on LGBTQ+ gatherings
It was supposed to be the event's 35th anniversary in June.
www.advocate.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Gay Days Orlando canceled, citing sponsor losses and mounting pressures on LGBTQ+ gatherings
FCC to Investigate ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Interview With Texas Democratic Candidate for US Senate
FCC to Investigate ABC's 'The View' Over Interview With Texas Democratic Candidate for US Senate
The regulator is looking into whether the Democratic Texas State Representative's appearance violated the agency's equal time rule, according to Reuters
www.thewrap.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
FCC to Investigate ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Interview With Texas Democratic Candidate for US Senate
A day after Trump calls one of her teammates a loser, US Olympian Chloe Kim, who has immigrant parents, speaks out: I’m really proud to represent the United States. The U.S. has given my family so much opportunity, but I also think we are allowed to voice our opinions on what’s going on. #Olympics
February 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
A day after Trump calls one of her teammates a loser, US Olympian Chloe Kim, who has immigrant parents, speaks out: I’m really proud to represent the United States. The U.S. has given my family so much opportunity, but I also think we are allowed to voice our opinions on what’s going on. #Olympics
Congress threatens to release the unredacted Epstein Files if DoJ continues to hide evidence of criminal wrongdoings
Massie Threatens to Go 'Nuclear' and Reveal Epstein Client Names If Bondi Won't Unredact Them | Common Dreams
Massie Plots 'Nuclear Option' for Epstein File Release
www.commondreams.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Congress threatens to release the unredacted Epstein Files if DoJ continues to hide evidence of criminal wrongdoings
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In a democracy, we are supposed to feel like we have control over our lives because the people control the government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In a democracy, we are supposed to feel like we have control over our lives because the people control the government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
But in the U.S., people feel like our lives are out of control because the people don’t control the federal government.
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Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
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Donald Trump is withholding billions of dollars in New York infrastructure unless he gets Penn Station and Dulles Airport named after him.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Donald Trump is withholding billions of dollars in New York infrastructure unless he gets Penn Station and Dulles Airport named after him.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
This is not only brazenly corrupt. It is sick, twisted and egomaniacal. The time is long overdue for sane Republicans to stand up to Trump.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”