John
@juanvaldes.bsky.social
Nerd, iOS dev, Gamer, Giants, Sounders
Lots of bitching about politics & soccer.
Lots of bitching about politics & soccer.
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The laws, the norms, the duct tape. Everything that’s held the Republic together for 250 years. All shredded for this One Special Boy.
It's really incredible how the norm against the deployment of the military against Americans at home has completely degraded. What this man is describing is a flagrant violation of Posse Comitatus.
Rep. Pat Harrigan: "I have asked Josh Stein, our governor, to consider working with President Trump to allow the National Guard to come into Charlotte ... use the National Guard as a force multiplier and they can a lot of load off the Charlotte PD."
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The laws, the norms, the duct tape. Everything that’s held the Republic together for 250 years. All shredded for this One Special Boy.
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This is absurd and plainly illegal. The courts should reject this fringe theory.
But the real news here is Trump will do anything to try to kill an agency that has returned more than $21 billion to scammed Americans, but he'll do nothing to lower costs for American families.
But the real news here is Trump will do anything to try to kill an agency that has returned more than $21 billion to scammed Americans, but he'll do nothing to lower costs for American families.
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is absurd and plainly illegal. The courts should reject this fringe theory.
But the real news here is Trump will do anything to try to kill an agency that has returned more than $21 billion to scammed Americans, but he'll do nothing to lower costs for American families.
But the real news here is Trump will do anything to try to kill an agency that has returned more than $21 billion to scammed Americans, but he'll do nothing to lower costs for American families.
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The fix is in.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The fix is in.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
Ghislaine Maxwell, transferred to a club med prison after Trump's lawyer met with her (and she likely spilled what she knows about Trump), is now being waited on "hand and foot" by guards and is getting her commutation application ready with help from the warden.
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Government, taxes, & regulation are good actually
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Government, taxes, & regulation are good actually
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91 votes separate the two mayoral candidates in Seattle, but Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell and is now in the lead.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
91 votes separate the two mayoral candidates in Seattle, but Katie Wilson has pulled ahead of incumbent Bruce Harrell and is now in the lead.
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Trump's America.
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Insiders warn how dismantling federal agencies could put science at risk
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump's America.
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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It’s such a bad idea, when one of his crimes was calling forth an insurrection, that he’s actually forbidden from holding the office by a constitutional provision, which a unanimous Supreme Court invented a way to turn off.
To repeat: Maybe electing a life-long criminal to an office where he can pardon other criminals wasn't such a good idea.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It’s such a bad idea, when one of his crimes was calling forth an insurrection, that he’s actually forbidden from holding the office by a constitutional provision, which a unanimous Supreme Court invented a way to turn off.
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The Russians brag about planting explosive devices in children's toys.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Russians brag about planting explosive devices in children's toys.
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When you've lost *checks notes again* Chris Cillizza
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
When you've lost *checks notes again* Chris Cillizza
lol down 4 goals the Timbers have lost the plot.
Mosquera hits a San Diego player after being fouled. EZ Red Card. 😂
Mosquera hits a San Diego player after being fouled. EZ Red Card. 😂
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
lol down 4 goals the Timbers have lost the plot.
Mosquera hits a San Diego player after being fouled. EZ Red Card. 😂
Mosquera hits a San Diego player after being fouled. EZ Red Card. 😂
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Shout out to the spineless fucks out there trying their hardest to double my health insurance costs.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Shout out to the spineless fucks out there trying their hardest to double my health insurance costs.
Even Portland Timbers losing is not cheering me up.
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Even Portland Timbers losing is not cheering me up.
Primary this old fuck. Obviously his brain no longer works.
King: So I believe that we are closer tonight to a vote on the ACA tax credits than we were this morning. This agreement tonight is a win for the American people.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Primary this old fuck. Obviously his brain no longer works.
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Listening to these pathetic rationalizations from King, Hassan, Shaheen, whoever else they have queued up.
Disappointed that they're not having windup speech by Sen. Neville Chamberlain.
Disappointed that they're not having windup speech by Sen. Neville Chamberlain.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Listening to these pathetic rationalizations from King, Hassan, Shaheen, whoever else they have queued up.
Disappointed that they're not having windup speech by Sen. Neville Chamberlain.
Disappointed that they're not having windup speech by Sen. Neville Chamberlain.
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👇🎯 Unfortunately, this is true & probably the only way. Voters need to realize that hating government, & illegally defunding & dismantling it, & pretending that we can run a modern society/economy on Ronald Reagan's shabby talking point & worn copies of Atlas Shrugged & Mein Kampf is untenable.
Democrats have to stop bailing out Republicans from facing the consequences of their own policies. And yeah, that means they have to stop sparing voters from experiencing what GOP government truly means.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
👇🎯 Unfortunately, this is true & probably the only way. Voters need to realize that hating government, & illegally defunding & dismantling it, & pretending that we can run a modern society/economy on Ronald Reagan's shabby talking point & worn copies of Atlas Shrugged & Mein Kampf is untenable.
What? Not MY Fox propaganda outfit? Why I never!
Fox gives Trump a platform during their NFL broadcast to peddle his absurd lies about "prices are coming way down", "we inherited a mess," and "our country has over $17 trillion being invested in it." Absolutely shameful for all involved.
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
What? Not MY Fox propaganda outfit? Why I never!
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Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Under Biden, the IRS launched a program for people to file their taxes FOR FREE (finally!)
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
Well, Trump ended it because TurboTax donated $1 million to him. This White House is just one big grift while the rest of us pay more for everything.
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Sir, Trump is at Mar-a-Lago since yesterday.
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Sir, Trump is at Mar-a-Lago since yesterday.
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Some of you know we do this every year. This is our twelfth year raising money for kids.
But not everyone knows what we do to make it possible.
So I thought I'd share a little this year.
Follow along on the thread, and learn what it's like INSIDE CASCADIAN GAMERS.
But not everyone knows what we do to make it possible.
So I thought I'd share a little this year.
Follow along on the thread, and learn what it's like INSIDE CASCADIAN GAMERS.
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Some of you know we do this every year. This is our twelfth year raising money for kids.
But not everyone knows what we do to make it possible.
So I thought I'd share a little this year.
Follow along on the thread, and learn what it's like INSIDE CASCADIAN GAMERS.
But not everyone knows what we do to make it possible.
So I thought I'd share a little this year.
Follow along on the thread, and learn what it's like INSIDE CASCADIAN GAMERS.
TIL
In 1909, Dr. Cora Smith Eaton climbed Mt. Rainier with a “Votes for Women” banner.
A year later, on November 8th, women in Washington state won the right to vote – the 5th state to do so, and 10 years before the 19th amendment.
A year later, on November 8th, women in Washington state won the right to vote – the 5th state to do so, and 10 years before the 19th amendment.
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
TIL
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St Clair off his line :/
November 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
St Clair off his line :/
What a stupid way to end the Sounders season.
November 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
What a stupid way to end the Sounders season.
This shootout is killing me
November 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This shootout is killing me
Do or Die.
Fuck my heart.
Fuck my heart.
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Do or Die.
Fuck my heart.
Fuck my heart.