Jarod Johnson
@jarodjohnson.bsky.social
Screaming into the void
There are certainly examples of him using lawsuits as cover to collect bribes, and this would be a deterrent to those. But that's only part of the problem.
February 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
There are certainly examples of him using lawsuits as cover to collect bribes, and this would be a deterrent to those. But that's only part of the problem.
It's a good idea, but I worry it doesn't go far enough.
Trump loves money, yes, but these lawsuits are more about exerting dominance. Trump doesn't actually have to collect a dime to "win." He can still use the threat of a lawsuit to silence perceived enemies and declare victory if they settle.
Trump loves money, yes, but these lawsuits are more about exerting dominance. Trump doesn't actually have to collect a dime to "win." He can still use the threat of a lawsuit to silence perceived enemies and declare victory if they settle.
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
It's a good idea, but I worry it doesn't go far enough.
Trump loves money, yes, but these lawsuits are more about exerting dominance. Trump doesn't actually have to collect a dime to "win." He can still use the threat of a lawsuit to silence perceived enemies and declare victory if they settle.
Trump loves money, yes, but these lawsuits are more about exerting dominance. Trump doesn't actually have to collect a dime to "win." He can still use the threat of a lawsuit to silence perceived enemies and declare victory if they settle.
I'm not even disagreeing with Jamelle. I think he's right here. We shouldn't throw our hands up and accept what the administration is doing. We just need to be prepared to fight back
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as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
February 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I'm not even disagreeing with Jamelle. I think he's right here. We shouldn't throw our hands up and accept what the administration is doing. We just need to be prepared to fight back
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It's a close seat, so even a small effect could make a difference. And we've seen the chaos these moronic slobs have caused.
It's highly likely that it'll backfire and actually convince more people to vote for Dems, but it's something we need to be prepared for.
It's highly likely that it'll backfire and actually convince more people to vote for Dems, but it's something we need to be prepared for.
February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
It's a close seat, so even a small effect could make a difference. And we've seen the chaos these moronic slobs have caused.
It's highly likely that it'll backfire and actually convince more people to vote for Dems, but it's something we need to be prepared for.
It's highly likely that it'll backfire and actually convince more people to vote for Dems, but it's something we need to be prepared for.
The presence of a paramilitary force in one of the few diverse places in the state could absolutely depress turnout because people are afraid to go out. In a close election like CD2, it could be enough to swing it.
I don't think it'll work, I'm just saying we need to be prepared to fight back
I don't think it'll work, I'm just saying we need to be prepared to fight back
February 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The presence of a paramilitary force in one of the few diverse places in the state could absolutely depress turnout because people are afraid to go out. In a close election like CD2, it could be enough to swing it.
I don't think it'll work, I'm just saying we need to be prepared to fight back
I don't think it'll work, I'm just saying we need to be prepared to fight back
I live in Maine. I know people in my neighborhood who are afraid to send their kids to school.
February 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I live in Maine. I know people in my neighborhood who are afraid to send their kids to school.
If he sends ICE back to Lewiston, ME in November, it could affect the race for Jared Golden's seat. Maybe it backfires and motivates people to vote Dem in that district, but that's the type of targeted action that could have big consequences
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
If he sends ICE back to Lewiston, ME in November, it could affect the race for Jared Golden's seat. Maybe it backfires and motivates people to vote Dem in that district, but that's the type of targeted action that could have big consequences
This is the energy we need
February 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
This is the energy we need
I'm sure Leavitt, Johnson, and all the other Republicans that spent the afternoon pretending he was talking about the SAVE act will be asked about this by the media.
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I'm sure Leavitt, Johnson, and all the other Republicans that spent the afternoon pretending he was talking about the SAVE act will be asked about this by the media.
Trump admitting he treats the DOJ like his personal legal team
February 2, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Trump admitting he treats the DOJ like his personal legal team
Did they go through 3 million documents already?
January 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Did they go through 3 million documents already?
Less than half *of Republicans* are confident that he acts ethically in office. That is insane
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Less than half *of Republicans* are confident that he acts ethically in office. That is insane
She called him an "illegitimate president" but I think Rand Paul is taking that out of context
January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
She called him an "illegitimate president" but I think Rand Paul is taking that out of context
Goddammit, I can't believe Rand Paul is making sense.
Although he misrepresents what Hillary Clinton said about Trump
Although he misrepresents what Hillary Clinton said about Trump
January 28, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Goddammit, I can't believe Rand Paul is making sense.
Although he misrepresents what Hillary Clinton said about Trump
Although he misrepresents what Hillary Clinton said about Trump
It's anecdotal, but the guy from HGTV's Good Bones seems to have gotten on board www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
It's anecdotal, but the guy from HGTV's Good Bones seems to have gotten on board www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2...
I'm thinking about the MAGA I know in real life
January 27, 2026 at 10:47 PM
I'm thinking about the MAGA I know in real life
And you know who's buying it? The most cynical, don't trust the government, do you're own research people I know.
January 27, 2026 at 10:35 PM
And you know who's buying it? The most cynical, don't trust the government, do you're own research people I know.
Throw the yellow brick road at that motherfucker, one yellow brick at a time
January 26, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Throw the yellow brick road at that motherfucker, one yellow brick at a time
Sounds like a great opportunity to pick up woodworking
January 26, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Sounds like a great opportunity to pick up woodworking
I just called @senangusking.bsky.social and his mailbox is full
January 26, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I just called @senangusking.bsky.social and his mailbox is full
That said, when @stevevladeck.bsky.social comes across my FYP, I listen till the end
January 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM
That said, when @stevevladeck.bsky.social comes across my FYP, I listen till the end