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Thomas Krafft

@thomaskrafft.bsky.social

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I think a lot. The patient also enjoys composing on piano, writing, political progress, and figuring out new ways to solve old problems. SoCal https://thomaskrafft.carrd.co

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · 28d

‘…It’s a choice to write an obituary that begins “Joseph Goebbels was a gifted marketer and loving father to six children.”’

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Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning

The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Aug 10

“These (living wages, affordable housing, healthcare) aren’t fringe dreams. …Basic fairness is not radical.”

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Jun 21

We voted for a kind of promise and hope our leaders would make life better. This panelist breaks down the problem for those leaders now, if we ever rid ourselves of the bad populists with all their promises yet even worse outcomes youtu.be/GiioF9cEnfM

When people of Britain have no vision for the future

YouTube video by Articulating History

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · Jun 10

This is what it looks like without a United States Congress.

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Apr 23

Every time Trump calls out someone on his platform (today it was a judge and lawyer he doesn’t like), he KNOWS people like this will threaten or X them. He’s basically issuing ☠️ orders by tweet

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Apr 18

This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Apr 17

Go see every part of John’s amazing post, and make sure your Rep and Sen see it. Better yet, jump in the ring.

Dems and Progressives: Don’t run and hide from bad guys. Run and fight FOR freedom and democracy.

John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social · Apr 17

Liz Cheney a republican had to come up with our
Project 2029 but it’s so good I can get behind it! Cause fighting this fascist president has aged me considerably!

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John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social · Apr 17

Democrats project 2029 part 5

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John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social · Apr 17

Dem’s project 2029 part 4

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John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social · Apr 17

Democrat’s project 2029 part 1

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John Leguizamo @johnleguizamo.bsky.social · Apr 17

Liz Cheney a republican had to come up with our
Project 2029 but it’s so good I can get behind it! Cause fighting this fascist president has aged me considerably!

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 11

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social discusses how his time as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana informed his views of the Washington DC bubble and politicians’ responsiveness to voters.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · Apr 3

PRESIDENT BUSINESS GENIUS: a big man came up to me tears in his eyes and he said sir Mister Business Genius I have too much money

PRESIDENT BUSINESS GENIUS: *sets all the money on fire*

REPUBLICANS: *cheer*

REPUBLICANS: *also catch fire*

AMERICA: *on fire*

PRESIDENT: *does his jerkoff dance*

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Apr 2

Here’s an actual quote from one of Trump’s former professors at Wharton School of Business and Finance: “Donald Trump was the dumbest goddam student I ever had.”

Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 30

I’ve decided Maralago belongs to me now. I mean, if that’s what we’re doing in the world then let’s do it right here. So, Trump? You’re out. Because I feel like it. I’ll leave your stuff in boxes on the driveway

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 29

Vietnam War Veterans Day

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Tom's War | #VeteransVoices from StoryCorps

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 29

Billionaire Christy Walton has entered the chat, running this ad in several national and local newspapers

USA USA USA

WE are a people of principle and honor.
WE honor our commitments and stand by our allies.
WE defend against aggression by dictators.
WE uphold and defend the Constitution.
WE care for veterans and children.
WE respect our neighbors and trading partners.
WE support a healthy national and international economy, community, and environment.
WE are the world leader trusted to uphold the stability of rule of law.
We are the people of the United States of America.
The honor, dignity, and integrity of our country is not for sale.
Show up, attend your town halls, be civil.

Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 25

Noticeably, yet predictably absent: any plan for what they will do about it. I love (hate) how these political leaders’ consistent response to any crisis seems to be …expecting someone else to do something.
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Pelosi: In my 30 years of experience working with the Intelligence Community, I have never before seen such horrifying incompetence in the securing of our nation's intelligence.
How dare they put our Troops at risk with this cavalier behavior. There must be accountability.

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Mar 23

Anyone have any idea how many students loan holders this impacts ?

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Austin attorney sues Department of Education after seeing her student loan payments skyrocket

The attorney claims she was not informed in advance about the removal of income-driven repayment plans.

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 22

AOC, Bernie, Jasmine, Buttegieg and Walz getting the country fired up, mobilized and active, spreading across all socials, by JUST TALKING TO PEOPLE, instead of lecturing on decorum and institutional establishment bullshit.

It’s not complicated Dem leaders.

Get on board or get out of the way

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Mar 22

Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.

This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.

Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.

And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).

AOC and Bernie in front of the rally crowd in Denver

Zoomed out crowd shot of 34,000 people in downtown Denver with Colorado mountains in the background

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 21

Speaking of tourism—which adds $2+Trillion to the US GDP (nearly 3% of our economy), supports millions of jobs, and substantial revenue for states—it’s hard to imagine anyone taking the risk to visit the US now. Expect tourism and revenue and US GDP to contract significantly this summer.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Mar 20

It is a sad day for the legal industry. Paul Weiss, didn't just bend a knee, it set a new standard for shameful capitulation. This is a stain on the firm, every one of its partners, and the entire legal profession.

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 20

Dems used to be progressive, and we loved them. They couldn’t be beat. Hell, even Rs were progressive over a hundred years ago, before the wealthy took over. We want progress again, and AOC is one of the few trying to bring it. Get on board or get out of the way (*ahem, Schumer*)

Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 17

This person is clearly a kindred spirit

Shoji Morimoto, a 41-year-old from Japan, earns around $80,000 a year by renting himself out to "do nothing."

Shoji Morimoto, a 41-year-old from Japan, earns around $80,000 a year by renting himself out to "do nothing." Charging between $65 and $195 per session, he has conducted over 4,000 sessions in four years, offering silent companionship for those who need a nonjudgmental presence. Clients hire him for various reasons, from sharing a meal to attending important life events, often to combat loneliness. Morimoto sets clear boundaries, refusing requests involving labor, long-distance travel, or anything inappropriate. Previously working in publishing, he found fulfillment in embracing his passivity as a service, bringing joy to both himself and those who seek his presence.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · Mar 14

These are the same Senate Democrats who lectured the base for years about the importance of preserving the filibuster so it would still be available when Democrats were in the minority

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Mar 12

🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.

Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.

Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.

TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 6

Why yes, yes I am listening to “Waterfall in a Forest” on some Relaxing Vibes channel.

Because it’s too early for bourbon, and apparently I’m the only person in America without a xanax prescription

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · Mar 5

Dear US Media covering Combover Caligula's speech:

if you can spell things like:

"Disinformation"
"Misinformation"
"Fibs"
"Untruths"
"Fabrications"
"Demonstrable falsehoods"
“Plays loosely w/facts”
"Mendacity"
"Prevarications”
Or "whoppers"

Then you're probably able to spell the word “lies.”

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Thomas Krafft @thomaskrafft.bsky.social · Mar 4

A better life lived and devoted to service than anything we’ve seen from any billionaire, and most evangelicals, frankly

NPR @npr.org · Mar 4

Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.

James Harrison, whose blood donations saved over 2 million babies, has died

Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.