Chris Johnson
@cxj.bsky.social
Writer, mental explorer, crème brûlée afficionado, internet pioneer. Struggles not to give up. Non-average guy of European ancestry. Provides useful data and insight on occasion.
"A sprinkle of insightful critique topped with a dash of snark."
"A sprinkle of insightful critique topped with a dash of snark."
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RFK, Jr. should not be able to appear in public without people yelling "murderer" at him.
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
RFK, Jr. should not be able to appear in public without people yelling "murderer" at him.
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Extremely bad: "The legislation, if enacted, would mean someone cannot be a U.S. citizen if they are also a citizen of another country."
www.newsweek.com/dual-citizen...
www.newsweek.com/dual-citizen...
Citizenship requirements to change for millions of Americans under new bill
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill that would eliminate dual citizenship for Americans.
www.newsweek.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Extremely bad: "The legislation, if enacted, would mean someone cannot be a U.S. citizen if they are also a citizen of another country."
www.newsweek.com/dual-citizen...
www.newsweek.com/dual-citizen...
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If journalists will not defend their own colleagues, who or what can we expect them to stand up for? If they will not defy abuse, how can they defend the truth?
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 AM
If journalists will not defend their own colleagues, who or what can we expect them to stand up for? If they will not defy abuse, how can they defend the truth?
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"What we're witnessing is not reform. It's the hollowing out of an institution Americans rely on in every emergency. The actions will leave the country less prepared for the next foodborne illness cluster, maternal mortality crisis, or emerging pandemic."
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
I Left the CDC 100 Days Ago. My Worst Fears About the Agency Are Coming True
"Things have not improved," writes Dr. Debra Houry. "They have worsened. And Congress has still failed to act."
time.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 AM
"What we're witnessing is not reform. It's the hollowing out of an institution Americans rely on in every emergency. The actions will leave the country less prepared for the next foodborne illness cluster, maternal mortality crisis, or emerging pandemic."
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
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But of course...
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
But of course...
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According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
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Cue the Carney fans to rationalize this too.
NEW: Hundreds of public servants are being let go at federal agencies that monitor climate risks, @natashabulowski.bsky.social reports
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada ‘decimate’ wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Carney's cuts have hit Natural Resources Canada, causing uproar from public sector unions warning the layoffs will hurt Canada's ability to respond to cliamte change and protect Canadians from wildfir...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Cue the Carney fans to rationalize this too.
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Bill Cassidy will forever be known as the Senator who enabled RFK,Jr to dismantle safe vaccines in this country.
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Bill Cassidy will forever be known as the Senator who enabled RFK,Jr to dismantle safe vaccines in this country.
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You're going to want to sit down and take a deep breath before you read this.
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
US solicitor general tells Supreme Court to reject Duke Energy antitrust appeal
“This appeal arises out of a campaign by an established monopolist to stop a more efficient rival from disturbing its long-dominant hold over a regional energy market,” U.S. Solicitor General John Sau...
www.utilitydive.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
You're going to want to sit down and take a deep breath before you read this.
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.
I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
www.utilitydive.com/news/solicit...
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I’m trying to reconcile having the power, riches, connections, and influence of an United States Senator and when a wastrel frat boy fake soldier is killing fishermen and migrants with missiles my reaction is a sternly worded tweet
December 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I’m trying to reconcile having the power, riches, connections, and influence of an United States Senator and when a wastrel frat boy fake soldier is killing fishermen and migrants with missiles my reaction is a sternly worded tweet
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I want to hear Bill Cassidy say he regrets voting for RFK Jr. If not, I’ll assume he just regrets the political discomfort this is causing him.
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I want to hear Bill Cassidy say he regrets voting for RFK Jr. If not, I’ll assume he just regrets the political discomfort this is causing him.
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Let's be very clear that one of the major effects of the CDC no longer recommending various vaccinations is that it becomes much harder for folks who still want to be—or want their children to be—vaccinated to get their insurance providers to cover those vaccinations.
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Let's be very clear that one of the major effects of the CDC no longer recommending various vaccinations is that it becomes much harder for folks who still want to be—or want their children to be—vaccinated to get their insurance providers to cover those vaccinations.
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Dear Fellow Canadians,
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dear Fellow Canadians,
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
If we have been listening, Trumpistan has been telling us since he came into office...
CUSMA will not be renewed.
If you own a business, you need to diversify right now.
Stop buying US products.
Stop buying cars manufactured in the US.
Stop visiting the US.
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MLT City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the contract w/ Flock Safety.
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council votes to cancel Flock contract | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday business meeting voted 6-0 to cancel the City’s contract with the Flock Safety license plate
mltnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
MLT City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the contract w/ Flock Safety.
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
#MyMLTNews #MLTNews
mltnews.com/time-to-pull...
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Trump’s “enraged” that the media is giving major news coverage to what everyone sees: the age, the decline, the not so slow fade. And he can’t spin it away.
Bonus: folks online are calling him “Sleepy Don” because he keeps nodding off in meetings like it’s nap time at Mar a Lago.
Keep it up 👊🏽
Bonus: folks online are calling him “Sleepy Don” because he keeps nodding off in meetings like it’s nap time at Mar a Lago.
Keep it up 👊🏽
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Trump’s “enraged” that the media is giving major news coverage to what everyone sees: the age, the decline, the not so slow fade. And he can’t spin it away.
Bonus: folks online are calling him “Sleepy Don” because he keeps nodding off in meetings like it’s nap time at Mar a Lago.
Keep it up 👊🏽
Bonus: folks online are calling him “Sleepy Don” because he keeps nodding off in meetings like it’s nap time at Mar a Lago.
Keep it up 👊🏽
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BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from the abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida. You know.
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
December 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts from the abandoned Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Florida. You know.
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
The one when Pam Bondi was Attorney General for Florida? The one that Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary over? That one. 🍿
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The Afro Deli is the Mpls skyway is closing after today because there was an ICE raid a few days ago and they don't have enough employees to continue. I will vote for any person who promises to put these dudes in jail forever.
December 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Afro Deli is the Mpls skyway is closing after today because there was an ICE raid a few days ago and they don't have enough employees to continue. I will vote for any person who promises to put these dudes in jail forever.
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They cannot be given authority to forcibly remove anyone from their vehicle this way. Think about how bad actors would abuse this power.
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
They cannot be given authority to forcibly remove anyone from their vehicle this way. Think about how bad actors would abuse this power.
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Everything so stupid, also the worst person in the Nuzzi scandal got to keep his cabinet appointment
December 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Everything so stupid, also the worst person in the Nuzzi scandal got to keep his cabinet appointment
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What does he mean he “approved”? American carmakers have NEVER been prevented from making small cars. They just didn’t want to. Big ones are more profitable here.
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What does he mean he “approved”? American carmakers have NEVER been prevented from making small cars. They just didn’t want to. Big ones are more profitable here.
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A teacher in Greenville, North Carolina told her black students that if it wasn’t for the constitution, they would be her slaves.
Other students began using the N word and when a black student spoke out, the teacher replied “it’s ok we’re all a little bit racist”
Other students began using the N word and when a black student spoke out, the teacher replied “it’s ok we’re all a little bit racist”
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
A teacher in Greenville, North Carolina told her black students that if it wasn’t for the constitution, they would be her slaves.
Other students began using the N word and when a black student spoke out, the teacher replied “it’s ok we’re all a little bit racist”
Other students began using the N word and when a black student spoke out, the teacher replied “it’s ok we’re all a little bit racist”