Ferris Wheeler
@half-vast.bsky.social
6th-generation Mainer from New Jersey. Slug charmer, fan of the Oxford comma. You can follow me but I'm not going anywhere.
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He's at @mnangryman.bsky.social now. Did a nice interview with @timmiller.bsky.social of the Bulwark today
January 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
He's at @mnangryman.bsky.social now. Did a nice interview with @timmiller.bsky.social of the Bulwark today
I read a very clear explainer on why the cops aren't getting involved. They aren't allowed to, because it would be an instant green light for the Insurrection Act.
January 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I read a very clear explainer on why the cops aren't getting involved. They aren't allowed to, because it would be an instant green light for the Insurrection Act.
Is this one of those backroom deals where she can vote in favor because she knows it won't ultimately pass? She said all the right things, but we've been burned way too many times...
January 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Is this one of those backroom deals where she can vote in favor because she knows it won't ultimately pass? She said all the right things, but we've been burned way too many times...
@maddow.bsky.social said the oil execs have stated they were not informed beforehand. Maybe we'll never know the truth.
January 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
@maddow.bsky.social said the oil execs have stated they were not informed beforehand. Maybe we'll never know the truth.
Oh, the irony: Oil sanctions are imposed to limit revenue for governments engaged in activities deemed destabilizing or in violation of international norms, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
January 7, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Oh, the irony: Oil sanctions are imposed to limit revenue for governments engaged in activities deemed destabilizing or in violation of international norms, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
"I called and texted my closest contact at the White House to urge that the president immediately tell the rioters to stop their violence and go home..."
January 7, 2026 at 12:46 AM
"I called and texted my closest contact at the White House to urge that the president immediately tell the rioters to stop their violence and go home..."
"...But President Donald Trump completely undercut that message by repeating his grievances and telling the rioters that he knew how they felt. This was terrible, especially since he incited them in the first place."
January 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
"...But President Donald Trump completely undercut that message by repeating his grievances and telling the rioters that he knew how they felt. This was terrible, especially since he incited them in the first place."
That second one in Oakland ME is an ice vending box.
December 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
That second one in Oakland ME is an ice vending box.
Damn, this image nearly had me convinced, but then I recognized that feeling like my soul was being sucked out by a Dementor. It never fails
October 20, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Damn, this image nearly had me convinced, but then I recognized that feeling like my soul was being sucked out by a Dementor. It never fails
While that's technically true, the good people of Walmart did overwhelmingly donate to right-wing PACs. Here's a more nuanced reckoning:
united4respect.org/reports/walm...
united4respect.org/reports/walm...
Walmart's Political Spending
Walmart and the Waltons have spent over $32 million on politics this cycle. Here's who they gave to:
united4respect.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
While that's technically true, the good people of Walmart did overwhelmingly donate to right-wing PACs. Here's a more nuanced reckoning:
united4respect.org/reports/walm...
united4respect.org/reports/walm...
The AI image isn't helping the case tho
October 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The AI image isn't helping the case tho
It's as if half (okay, a third) of the county didn't learn anything from a century of cinema.
September 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It's as if half (okay, a third) of the county didn't learn anything from a century of cinema.
"The loopy D" is what I'll be calling him now
September 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"The loopy D" is what I'll be calling him now
And what exactly is this "tough position?" Not wanting to disappoint donors to to her Super Pac?
September 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
And what exactly is this "tough position?" Not wanting to disappoint donors to to her Super Pac?