Graf Zeppelin
@granitehull.bsky.social
Library haunter (public service / private passion); against fascists & other pimps of false realities; love lit, film, music, art - from classy to junk, depending. Also into history, politics, & foreign languages. Praying for the scouring of the Shire.
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Trump's DOJ was monitoring all the movements of the Miami Herald reporter who was covering the Epstein case.
December 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trump's DOJ was monitoring all the movements of the Miami Herald reporter who was covering the Epstein case.
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Once again raising the question -- why is the president's son-in-law at this official event?
Jared Kushner and Stephen Miller with seats at the table at Mar-a-Lago meeting with Zelenskyy.
December 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Once again raising the question -- why is the president's son-in-law at this official event?
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Not long ago, the Civil Rights Division would’ve condemned this kind of thing
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They literally passed voter id in Alabama and then closed DMVs where you could get ID in heavily democratic areas.
www.allgov.com/news/top-sto...
www.allgov.com/news/top-sto...
Alabama, a Voter ID State, Closes Driver License Offices in Heavily Democratic Counties
Alabama enacted a voter identification law in 2011 and allowed it to take effect after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Now it is closing eight of 10 driver license bureaus in coun...
www.allgov.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Not long ago, the Civil Rights Division would’ve condemned this kind of thing
bsky.app/profile/even...
bsky.app/profile/even...
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Segregationists routinely defended their actions by claiming that black votes were fraudulent
December 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Segregationists routinely defended their actions by claiming that black votes were fraudulent
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I agree, and while we're at it, the renaming is not only illegal (Congress named it, Public Law 88-260), the perpetrators have committed multiple crimes against graphic design and the English language with "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
December 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I agree, and while we're at it, the renaming is not only illegal (Congress named it, Public Law 88-260), the perpetrators have committed multiple crimes against graphic design and the English language with "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
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I wonder how Trump's estate will be handled. Does the gold toilet get auctioned off or does it belong in a museum? Hard to say.
December 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I wonder how Trump's estate will be handled. Does the gold toilet get auctioned off or does it belong in a museum? Hard to say.
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i also like that they promote repair culture. imo, even when people buy quality things, they are too quick to ditch and replace when things look shabby
another video from IG thishouse5000
(pls bluesky let us attach multiple videos to a post)
another video from IG thishouse5000
(pls bluesky let us attach multiple videos to a post)
December 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
i also like that they promote repair culture. imo, even when people buy quality things, they are too quick to ditch and replace when things look shabby
another video from IG thishouse5000
(pls bluesky let us attach multiple videos to a post)
another video from IG thishouse5000
(pls bluesky let us attach multiple videos to a post)
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I think he can argue the potential reputational harm from the association is a fundamental change of the contract (i.e., he would not gave agreed to it). Trump is a convicted felon. I think it’s a fair argument if someone, say, did not want to perform at the Ted Bundy Center for the Arts
December 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I think he can argue the potential reputational harm from the association is a fundamental change of the contract (i.e., he would not gave agreed to it). Trump is a convicted felon. I think it’s a fair argument if someone, say, did not want to perform at the Ted Bundy Center for the Arts
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Seems like a great way to force a court to rule on the illegal name change.
To recap:
*The Trump administration illegally renamed the Kennedy Center. They broke the law.
*Now they are suing a guy who refused to perform because of the name change for $1 million.
*The Trump administration illegally renamed the Kennedy Center. They broke the law.
*Now they are suing a guy who refused to perform because of the name change for $1 million.
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. n.pr/49tB0uS
December 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Seems like a great way to force a court to rule on the illegal name change.
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Imagine it being easier to just pay the 8 billion dollars and it won't affect you in the slightest. Man what have we done lol
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying www.france24.com/en/americas/... @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former Meta executives agreed on Thursday to settle a $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging the company’s directors failed to prevent billions of dollars in fines and...
www.france24.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Imagine it being easier to just pay the 8 billion dollars and it won't affect you in the slightest. Man what have we done lol
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I just taught my lecture course on mid-20th c US history, which starts with Harding and concludes with Nixon.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
All of the money that changed hands in the Teapot Dome scandal totaled less than $10 million after adjusting for inflation, and it was considered so corrupt we still teach it in high school government classes a century later.
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
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Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
December 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I just taught my lecture course on mid-20th c US history, which starts with Harding and concludes with Nixon.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
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This is an incredibly illuminating video on what we're up against.
She thinks I'm with ICE
YouTube video by Ben Palmer
www.youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is an incredibly illuminating video on what we're up against.
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Play here or we'll sue you lmao yes everyone wants to play at Pedofest
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. n.pr/49tB0uS
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
n.pr
December 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Play here or we'll sue you lmao yes everyone wants to play at Pedofest
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In conclusion, this should win Best Picture:
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In conclusion, this should win Best Picture:
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This is the funniest shit I have ever seen. He kicks the dude in the beans and then mocks him
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This is the funniest shit I have ever seen. He kicks the dude in the beans and then mocks him
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Womp
“‘They represent something far bigger than just a police car,’ Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a recent press conference showcasing the vehicles. ‘They represent innovation.’”
How Las Vegas police ended up with a fleet of free Tesla Cybertrucks
Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this year
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Womp
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At this point, I hope we learn that Trump really has been blackmailing A.G. Sulzberger the XXVI all this time, because if that failgreatgrandson has been kissing his ass like this on his own free will it’s going to be depressing as hell.
This is how the New York Times sums up Trump’s term so far.
December 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
At this point, I hope we learn that Trump really has been blackmailing A.G. Sulzberger the XXVI all this time, because if that failgreatgrandson has been kissing his ass like this on his own free will it’s going to be depressing as hell.
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Y’all might not appreciate it, but it took him 87 moves and 14 hours to get here
December 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Y’all might not appreciate it, but it took him 87 moves and 14 hours to get here
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I'm once again politely asking Bluesky developers to allow us to attach multiple photos and videos in one post.
December 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I'm once again politely asking Bluesky developers to allow us to attach multiple photos and videos in one post.
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I think the ICE agents work hard and deserve a nice little Kavanaugh Snack, as a treat
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I think the ICE agents work hard and deserve a nice little Kavanaugh Snack, as a treat
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It’s going to be some bullshit respectability from the center and some bullshit bleating about identity politics from the left and some bullshit religious forgiveness from the right.
I’m just going to expire from unrequited rage.
I’m just going to expire from unrequited rage.
It’s very very frustrating to know that there isn’t much chance of any accountability for this behavior after Trump
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It’s going to be some bullshit respectability from the center and some bullshit bleating about identity politics from the left and some bullshit religious forgiveness from the right.
I’m just going to expire from unrequited rage.
I’m just going to expire from unrequited rage.
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Wild scenes. Absolutely wild. My brain can't comprehend this kind of behavior
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Wild scenes. Absolutely wild. My brain can't comprehend this kind of behavior
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I’m truly heartened by the array of people who got The Onion as a present this year. We got teens, we got dads, and this year we cracked the coveted Wacky Girlfriend demo.
Thank you to everyone who gifted a paper today. We really are gonna have more print subscribers than the Washington Post, huh?
Thank you to everyone who gifted a paper today. We really are gonna have more print subscribers than the Washington Post, huh?
Got my dad—a Recovering Republican—a subscription to @theonion.com for Christmas and he’s already cackling away.
December 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I’m truly heartened by the array of people who got The Onion as a present this year. We got teens, we got dads, and this year we cracked the coveted Wacky Girlfriend demo.
Thank you to everyone who gifted a paper today. We really are gonna have more print subscribers than the Washington Post, huh?
Thank you to everyone who gifted a paper today. We really are gonna have more print subscribers than the Washington Post, huh?
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Been saying this shit forever. This is the one that always blew my mind. Not even J6. This is the one. We got the guy on a recording shaking down Georgia for votes. Not some aide.
Newly discovered recordings show how far Donald Trump went to attempt overturning the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Trump told the Speaker he could call the session “for transparency, and to uncover fraud,” adding, “Who’s gonna stop you for that?” trib.al/Yk7Lyb5
Trump told the Speaker he could call the session “for transparency, and to uncover fraud,” adding, “Who’s gonna stop you for that?” trib.al/Yk7Lyb5
December 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Been saying this shit forever. This is the one that always blew my mind. Not even J6. This is the one. We got the guy on a recording shaking down Georgia for votes. Not some aide.