Chris
@wilywolf108.bsky.social
Don't follow me expecting a follow back because I don't ;)
I'm just here to observe and comment.
Military Retiree (Air Force, 22 yrs)
Nerd/Geek, Bookworm, Science fan
Skeptical Atheist Humanist
Social Democrat/Leftist
I'm just here to observe and comment.
Military Retiree (Air Force, 22 yrs)
Nerd/Geek, Bookworm, Science fan
Skeptical Atheist Humanist
Social Democrat/Leftist
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The crackdown is vast, the stakes could hardly be higher, and the response from Chicagoans has been profound and far-reaching. trib.al/USPmkQC
Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
trib.al
December 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The crackdown is vast, the stakes could hardly be higher, and the response from Chicagoans has been profound and far-reaching. trib.al/USPmkQC
On Halle Berry vs Gavin Newsom...
Berry is actively working to support women's issues.
Newsom is actively working to block taxing the wealthy.
Winner: Halle Berry
Actions speak louder than words. Newsom is a defender of the status quo when we need radical change.
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Berry is actively working to support women's issues.
Newsom is actively working to block taxing the wealthy.
Winner: Halle Berry
Actions speak louder than words. Newsom is a defender of the status quo when we need radical change.
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Coming in 2026: A battle over California billionaire tax proposal
Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed new wealth taxes, but at least one of his potential successors endorsed the idea.
www.sacbee.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On Halle Berry vs Gavin Newsom...
Berry is actively working to support women's issues.
Newsom is actively working to block taxing the wealthy.
Winner: Halle Berry
Actions speak louder than words. Newsom is a defender of the status quo when we need radical change.
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
Berry is actively working to support women's issues.
Newsom is actively working to block taxing the wealthy.
Winner: Halle Berry
Actions speak louder than words. Newsom is a defender of the status quo when we need radical change.
www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
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Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.
Free buses can be a reality — just look at Maryland
Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.
therealnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.
Everybody keeps saying Hegseth/Trump are throwing Bradley under the bus.
I disagree. Remember Hegseth cleaned house when he was appointed. Bradley was probably chosen for command *because* he would follow orders like that. He's probably expecting the White House to protect him and so far it is.
I disagree. Remember Hegseth cleaned house when he was appointed. Bradley was probably chosen for command *because* he would follow orders like that. He's probably expecting the White House to protect him and so far it is.
REPORTER: Does the administration deny that that second strike happened, or did it happen and the administration denies that Hegseth gave the order?
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Everybody keeps saying Hegseth/Trump are throwing Bradley under the bus.
I disagree. Remember Hegseth cleaned house when he was appointed. Bradley was probably chosen for command *because* he would follow orders like that. He's probably expecting the White House to protect him and so far it is.
I disagree. Remember Hegseth cleaned house when he was appointed. Bradley was probably chosen for command *because* he would follow orders like that. He's probably expecting the White House to protect him and so far it is.
I'll tell you all why Dems are inviting Marjorie Taylor Greene into their "big tent": $$$.
MTG is one of the GOP's biggest fundraisers.
Dems will say they want her to bring conservative voters with her but who they really want are her donors.
MTG is one of the GOP's biggest fundraisers.
Dems will say they want her to bring conservative voters with her but who they really want are her donors.
an elderly woman is holding a fan of money .
Alt: an elderly woman is holding a fan of money .
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I'll tell you all why Dems are inviting Marjorie Taylor Greene into their "big tent": $$$.
MTG is one of the GOP's biggest fundraisers.
Dems will say they want her to bring conservative voters with her but who they really want are her donors.
MTG is one of the GOP's biggest fundraisers.
Dems will say they want her to bring conservative voters with her but who they really want are her donors.
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In a fiery speech after his projected win, Zohran Mamdani warned President Trump that New York City will stand united: "To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In a fiery speech after his projected win, Zohran Mamdani warned President Trump that New York City will stand united: "To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
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“There is a very strange kind of self-censorship in America. Even with European eyes, it is very frightening to see to what degree individual bravery does not exist. From Zuckerberg to ABC, everyone immediately surrenders." apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's moves against the media mirror approaches by authoritarian leaders to silence dissent
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders…
apnews.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“There is a very strange kind of self-censorship in America. Even with European eyes, it is very frightening to see to what degree individual bravery does not exist. From Zuckerberg to ABC, everyone immediately surrenders." apnews.com/article/trum...
Cory Booker is performing for donations again.
Yes, he yelled at Patel (who deserves it).
But I guarantee there will be followup emails asking for donations so he can keep on doing nothing.
Actions speak louder than words and Booker is all talk.
Yes, he yelled at Patel (who deserves it).
But I guarantee there will be followup emails asking for donations so he can keep on doing nothing.
Actions speak louder than words and Booker is all talk.
September 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Cory Booker is performing for donations again.
Yes, he yelled at Patel (who deserves it).
But I guarantee there will be followup emails asking for donations so he can keep on doing nothing.
Actions speak louder than words and Booker is all talk.
Yes, he yelled at Patel (who deserves it).
But I guarantee there will be followup emails asking for donations so he can keep on doing nothing.
Actions speak louder than words and Booker is all talk.
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Strong, unique passwords are a must, and it's not as hard to accomplish as you might think.
Creating Strong Passwords
Reusing passwords is a dangerous security practice. If someone gets ahold of your password—whether that's from a data breach, or wherever else—they can often gain access to any other account you used ...
ssd.eff.org
July 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Strong, unique passwords are a must, and it's not as hard to accomplish as you might think.
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Humiliation is built into every single aspect of accessing any social support.
And people get labeled as “service resistant” & categorized as unworthy of help when they refuse to participate in the humiliation rituals.
And people get labeled as “service resistant” & categorized as unworthy of help when they refuse to participate in the humiliation rituals.
My strongest lesson from WIC is that benefit restrictions are structured for maximum humiliation.
You can't do self-checkout for WIC, you *have* to do it with a cashier
You can't do self-checkout for WIC, you *have* to do it with a cashier
June 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Humiliation is built into every single aspect of accessing any social support.
And people get labeled as “service resistant” & categorized as unworthy of help when they refuse to participate in the humiliation rituals.
And people get labeled as “service resistant” & categorized as unworthy of help when they refuse to participate in the humiliation rituals.
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Oh man, this top 4 contributor list to Hakeem Jeffries is BLEAK.
June 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh man, this top 4 contributor list to Hakeem Jeffries is BLEAK.
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The Trump administration says it targets undocumented “criminals,” but a Times analysis found that 69% of Angelenos arrested by ICE in early June had no criminal convictions, and 58% had never even been charged with a crime.
Most nabbed in L.A. raids were men with no criminal conviction, picked up off the street
The Trump administration claimed the sweeps were aimed at criminals, but data shows otherwise.
www.latimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Trump administration says it targets undocumented “criminals,” but a Times analysis found that 69% of Angelenos arrested by ICE in early June had no criminal convictions, and 58% had never even been charged with a crime.
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Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there.
How to: Manage Your Digital Footprint
Search for your name in any search engine and you’ll likely encounter dozens of results, some of which might include personal information like addresses, email accounts, usernames, or family members. ...
ssd.eff.org
June 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there.
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A Texas sheriff used 83,000+ license plate reader cameras to track a woman “suspected of having an abortion.” The reason listed in the record: “had an abortion, search for female.”
She Got an Abortion. So A Texas Cop Used 83,000 Cameras to Track Her Down.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Lawmakers who support reproductive rights must recognize that abortion access and mass surveillance are incompatible. The systems built to track stolen ca...
www.eff.org
June 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A Texas sheriff used 83,000+ license plate reader cameras to track a woman “suspected of having an abortion.” The reason listed in the record: “had an abortion, search for female.”
Dems are worse than useless -- they're complicit.
"one reason why Democratic leaders weren’t willing to put up more of a fight: the industry’s massive campaign spending."
Dems don't fight corruption. They only fight progressives trying to fight corruption.
theintercept.com/2025/05/20/c...
"one reason why Democratic leaders weren’t willing to put up more of a fight: the industry’s massive campaign spending."
Dems don't fight corruption. They only fight progressives trying to fight corruption.
theintercept.com/2025/05/20/c...
Senate Dems Hand Trump a Win by Backing Stablecoin Bill
Democrats helped the GENIUS Act evade filibuster risk, paving the way for crypto legislation that stands to enrich Trump.
theintercept.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Dems are worse than useless -- they're complicit.
"one reason why Democratic leaders weren’t willing to put up more of a fight: the industry’s massive campaign spending."
Dems don't fight corruption. They only fight progressives trying to fight corruption.
theintercept.com/2025/05/20/c...
"one reason why Democratic leaders weren’t willing to put up more of a fight: the industry’s massive campaign spending."
Dems don't fight corruption. They only fight progressives trying to fight corruption.
theintercept.com/2025/05/20/c...
Prostate cancer moves slowly.
The President gets the best healthcare in the world.
Biden *knew* he had cancer when he decided to run again.
And he would have hidden it just like his dementia.
I don't wish cancer on anyone but seriously, *fuck* that guy!
www.reuters.com/world/us/bid...
The President gets the best healthcare in the world.
Biden *knew* he had cancer when he decided to run again.
And he would have hidden it just like his dementia.
I don't wish cancer on anyone but seriously, *fuck* that guy!
www.reuters.com/world/us/bid...
Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office
Former President Joe Biden's cancer announcement revived questions on Monday about the extent of his health issues during his tenure, with Vice President JD Vance saying Biden should have been more transparent with the public.
www.reuters.com
May 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Prostate cancer moves slowly.
The President gets the best healthcare in the world.
Biden *knew* he had cancer when he decided to run again.
And he would have hidden it just like his dementia.
I don't wish cancer on anyone but seriously, *fuck* that guy!
www.reuters.com/world/us/bid...
The President gets the best healthcare in the world.
Biden *knew* he had cancer when he decided to run again.
And he would have hidden it just like his dementia.
I don't wish cancer on anyone but seriously, *fuck* that guy!
www.reuters.com/world/us/bid...
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DOGE’s creation of one massive, omnipotent database could let authorities retaliate against critics of the government, undermine political foes or personal enemies, and target marginalized groups, EFF’s Tori Noble told @gizmodo.com.
With Its Destruction of Government Data Silos, DOGE Is Building a 'Surveillance Weapon'
There's a reason the government's vast trove of data is compartmentalized.
gizmodo.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
DOGE’s creation of one massive, omnipotent database could let authorities retaliate against critics of the government, undermine political foes or personal enemies, and target marginalized groups, EFF’s Tori Noble told @gizmodo.com.
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Being a leftist is fun because it's mostly you and your buddies very loudly saying "this system doesn't work and if we don't do anything about it shits gonna get bad" only to be told "shut up don't be unrealistic" and then shit gets bad and those same people are like "wow I hope you're happy."
May 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Being a leftist is fun because it's mostly you and your buddies very loudly saying "this system doesn't work and if we don't do anything about it shits gonna get bad" only to be told "shut up don't be unrealistic" and then shit gets bad and those same people are like "wow I hope you're happy."
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Re-upping our explainer on how to defend yourself and your neighbors from ICE. Plenty of resources linked in here; share far and wide with your networks. 51st.news/how-to-defen...
How to defend your neighbors (or yourself) from ICE enforcement in D.C.
Trump has threatened mass deportations, but D.C. residents still have rights. We've rounded up strategies to protect yourself and your community.
51st.news
May 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Re-upping our explainer on how to defend yourself and your neighbors from ICE. Plenty of resources linked in here; share far and wide with your networks. 51st.news/how-to-defen...
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“Location data is some of the most sensitive, revealing information that is generated by our devices,” EFF’s Andrew Crocker told @wired.com. “You can paint a very clear picture of someone's life with just a list of all the places they've been in their car.”
Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show
Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data trails generated by a flood of new internet-connected vehicle features.
www.wired.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
“Location data is some of the most sensitive, revealing information that is generated by our devices,” EFF’s Andrew Crocker told @wired.com. “You can paint a very clear picture of someone's life with just a list of all the places they've been in their car.”
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EXACTLY!
How The United States Ended Up With Two Right-Wing Parties
YouTube video by Second Thought
www.youtube.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
EXACTLY!
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Not going to engage with fools who don’t know basic morality and pretend that Bernie sanders hasn’t been showing dems the way out - only to watch neoliberalism rat fuck the country blue -
April 4, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Not going to engage with fools who don’t know basic morality and pretend that Bernie sanders hasn’t been showing dems the way out - only to watch neoliberalism rat fuck the country blue -
Love to see it!
Of course, it's way too early to mean anything, and the Party would pull out ALL the stops to keep AOC from ousting one of their cash cows... But I like how people are waking up to Dem corruption and I hope the Party (and Schumer) grab a clue.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Of course, it's way too early to mean anything, and the Party would pull out ALL the stops to keep AOC from ousting one of their cash cows... But I like how people are waking up to Dem corruption and I hope the Party (and Schumer) grab a clue.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Poll: AOC leads Schumer in head-to-head New York primary matchup by double digits
The liberal group Data for Progress conducted the survey of likely Democratic voters.
www.politico.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Love to see it!
Of course, it's way too early to mean anything, and the Party would pull out ALL the stops to keep AOC from ousting one of their cash cows... But I like how people are waking up to Dem corruption and I hope the Party (and Schumer) grab a clue.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Of course, it's way too early to mean anything, and the Party would pull out ALL the stops to keep AOC from ousting one of their cash cows... But I like how people are waking up to Dem corruption and I hope the Party (and Schumer) grab a clue.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...