Durham Garbutt
@durbrygarbutt.bsky.social
I'm a spirit having a human experience. Nonbinary queer, autistic, artistic, former makeup artist.
Me, trying to wrap my head around the fact that I'm now 52 years old.
#happybirthdaytome
#happybirthdaytome
December 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Me, trying to wrap my head around the fact that I'm now 52 years old.
#happybirthdaytome
#happybirthdaytome
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I mean yeah it’s an authoritarian takeover but can we take some comfort in the fact that the people doing it are INSANELY stupid?
December 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I mean yeah it’s an authoritarian takeover but can we take some comfort in the fact that the people doing it are INSANELY stupid?
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And with that, The Tiffany Network, the network of Murrow, Cronkite and Rather, falls, as so many have, to MAGA propaganda.
#CBSNewsmax #TheMediaHasFailedUs
#CBSNewsmax #TheMediaHasFailedUs
WATCH: DuBois & Dickerson sign off from Bari Weiss’ CBS News(max) for the last time
December 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
And with that, The Tiffany Network, the network of Murrow, Cronkite and Rather, falls, as so many have, to MAGA propaganda.
#CBSNewsmax #TheMediaHasFailedUs
#CBSNewsmax #TheMediaHasFailedUs
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Of course they are — good luck putting the cat back in the bag, Bari. All you’re doing is guaranteeing more people will see it. #CBSNewsmax
December 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Of course they are — good luck putting the cat back in the bag, Bari. All you’re doing is guaranteeing more people will see it. #CBSNewsmax
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Pamela Jo Bondi, doing her part to help an administration that calls itself, with a seemingly straight face, "The Most Transparent in American History."
December 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Pamela Jo Bondi, doing her part to help an administration that calls itself, with a seemingly straight face, "The Most Transparent in American History."
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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The backdrop of speech tonight is Trump’s top advisor just eviscerated him and his agenda on the record, lowest approval ratings on the economy of his presidency, jack smith is destroying him today, House Rs just signed a discharge petition on healthcare and the epstein files are due tomorrow
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The backdrop of speech tonight is Trump’s top advisor just eviscerated him and his agenda on the record, lowest approval ratings on the economy of his presidency, jack smith is destroying him today, House Rs just signed a discharge petition on healthcare and the epstein files are due tomorrow
New, from the Pew Research Center:
"Just 17% of Americans now say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (15%)." 😬
"Just 17% of Americans now say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (15%)." 😬
December 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
New, from the Pew Research Center:
"Just 17% of Americans now say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (15%)." 😬
"Just 17% of Americans now say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (2%) or “most of the time” (15%)." 😬
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I don’t write the headlines but I do like this one (post-Slaughter argument roundtable for @nytimes.com with @stevevladeck.bsky.social & @williambaude.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Opinion | Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Continue to Overturn the 20th Century
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I don’t write the headlines but I do like this one (post-Slaughter argument roundtable for @nytimes.com with @stevevladeck.bsky.social & @williambaude.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Small victories.
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey | CNN Politics
Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, following an appeals court ruling finding that she was serving in h...
www.cnn.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Small victories.
Boom.
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
December 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Boom.
What could go wrong? Oh, I don't know... People could die? Likely.
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What could go wrong? Oh, I don't know... People could die? Likely.
I'm so honored to be able to announce that I'm this year's recipient of the "Radio Shack Peace Prize'.
December 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm so honored to be able to announce that I'm this year's recipient of the "Radio Shack Peace Prize'.
These people have no bottom. And yes, people are literally driving by the Walz house screaming the 'R' word.
December 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
These people have no bottom. And yes, people are literally driving by the Walz house screaming the 'R' word.
@afefetye.bsky.social saw this and thought of your video today...lol
December 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
@afefetye.bsky.social saw this and thought of your video today...lol
Attacking the media again.
Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
President Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets.
apnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Attacking the media again.
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🚨NEW: 46% of Americans say the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can ever remember it being — including 37% of 2024 Trump voters. They also say the affordability crisis is Trump’s responsibility, with 46% saying it’s his economy now and he’s responsible for the costs they struggle with.
Poll: Trump's own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis
Americans continue to say affordability is out of control, and they place the responsibility on Trump, The POLITICO Poll found.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🚨NEW: 46% of Americans say the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can ever remember it being — including 37% of 2024 Trump voters. They also say the affordability crisis is Trump’s responsibility, with 46% saying it’s his economy now and he’s responsible for the costs they struggle with.
Pete HagueSeth's very bad, no good day, just got worse.
BREAKING: The Pentagon knew a September boat attack in the Caribbean left survivors but still launched follow-on strike to sink the vessel, AP sources say.
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Pete HagueSeth's very bad, no good day, just got worse.
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Meet the head of a federal panel expected to upend the childhood vaccine schedule later this week. Dr. Kirk Milhoan believes that Covid was made in North Carolina and deployed to China as a bioweapon ... among other conspiracy theories. www.ms.now/news/rfk-jr-...
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Meet the head of a federal panel expected to upend the childhood vaccine schedule later this week. Dr. Kirk Milhoan believes that Covid was made in North Carolina and deployed to China as a bioweapon ... among other conspiracy theories. www.ms.now/news/rfk-jr-...
Seriously, f#ck him. I can't wait until he's no longer holding this country hostage.
Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from Democrat-led states over data
The Trump administration said it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information on those receiving the assi...
abc7.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Seriously, f#ck him. I can't wait until he's no longer holding this country hostage.
She's so disgusting
Valentina Gomez announced her run for Texas’ 31st Congressional District with one of the most vile racist messages I’ve ever seen:
“Vote for me so we can kick every dirty Muslim out of Texas.
Save your daughters from getting ra**d by Muhammad”
America 2025
“Vote for me so we can kick every dirty Muslim out of Texas.
Save your daughters from getting ra**d by Muhammad”
America 2025
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
She's so disgusting
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North Korean-style. A Potemkin village of fake journalists.
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
North Korean-style. A Potemkin village of fake journalists.
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Trump pardoned a billionaire fraudster shortly after he reported to prison—this guy stole from regular hardworking people, and his punishment was a few days in jail? If you're rich and well-connected, Trump’s got your back. Everyone else gets to pound sand.
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Trump pardoned a billionaire fraudster shortly after he reported to prison—this guy stole from regular hardworking people, and his punishment was a few days in jail? If you're rich and well-connected, Trump’s got your back. Everyone else gets to pound sand.