Mischollanious Thoughts
@mischollaneous.bsky.social
Raconteur, tea drinker.
Neuro-Spicy thinker of thoughts.
Better living through CQI.
Neuro-Spicy thinker of thoughts.
Better living through CQI.
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The massive influx of high traffic accounts unaccustomed to the practice of using Alt text have diluted its use into obscurity.
The ubiquity of Alt txt makes Bluesky a welcoming space for disabled folk like me.
Don't slam the door on the faces of the differently abled by skipping the Alt txt.
The ubiquity of Alt txt makes Bluesky a welcoming space for disabled folk like me.
Don't slam the door on the faces of the differently abled by skipping the Alt txt.
The court hasn't been this broken Since 1857 when it handed down the Dred Scott decision. The Civil War wasn't far behind it.
We're long overdue to replace our originalist racist roots from the 18th century with an equitable system that reflects the modern, globally interconnected world of today.
We're long overdue to replace our originalist racist roots from the 18th century with an equitable system that reflects the modern, globally interconnected world of today.
Many legal scholars link the court with the Constitution, as if attacking one is somehow attacking the other. They are not linked, nor have they ever been linked. The court is a threat to the Constitution and reform is the best way to protect it.
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The court hasn't been this broken Since 1857 when it handed down the Dred Scott decision. The Civil War wasn't far behind it.
We're long overdue to replace our originalist racist roots from the 18th century with an equitable system that reflects the modern, globally interconnected world of today.
We're long overdue to replace our originalist racist roots from the 18th century with an equitable system that reflects the modern, globally interconnected world of today.
Quality journalism takes tenacity, curiosity, and the ability to evaluate credibility.
AI, which is now pumping out over half of all news, lacks all but the tenacity to churn out unending column inches of hallucinations with click bait ready content designed to stimulate engagement, but not inform.
AI, which is now pumping out over half of all news, lacks all but the tenacity to churn out unending column inches of hallucinations with click bait ready content designed to stimulate engagement, but not inform.
"The newspaper industry served as a feeder for our entire news media ecosystem. So when we lose those newspapers, we've lost that journalism. In the early 2000s, we had 40 journalists per 100,000 people. We're now down to 8 journalists per 100,000 people," says @victorpickard.bsky.social.
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Quality journalism takes tenacity, curiosity, and the ability to evaluate credibility.
AI, which is now pumping out over half of all news, lacks all but the tenacity to churn out unending column inches of hallucinations with click bait ready content designed to stimulate engagement, but not inform.
AI, which is now pumping out over half of all news, lacks all but the tenacity to churn out unending column inches of hallucinations with click bait ready content designed to stimulate engagement, but not inform.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy."
Obi Wan Kenobi always called them like he saw them. Life under this cabal makes a regime under Jaba the Hutt seem like a reasonable alternative to this administration, while offering a better chance of returning to some decorum.
Obi Wan Kenobi always called them like he saw them. Life under this cabal makes a regime under Jaba the Hutt seem like a reasonable alternative to this administration, while offering a better chance of returning to some decorum.
This is a photo from the Vanity Fair article. Notice how they have to arrange it so Stephen Miller is on the end, so it isn’t obvious that there is no reflection of him on the mirrored table.🧛
December 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy."
Obi Wan Kenobi always called them like he saw them. Life under this cabal makes a regime under Jaba the Hutt seem like a reasonable alternative to this administration, while offering a better chance of returning to some decorum.
Obi Wan Kenobi always called them like he saw them. Life under this cabal makes a regime under Jaba the Hutt seem like a reasonable alternative to this administration, while offering a better chance of returning to some decorum.
Finally someone in game of hawking Christianity has publicly acknowledged the president is not walking the path taught by the titular head of the faith.
I have actually read from the KJ Bible, and am baffled by the throng of cross wearing fanz who have so utterly missed the point of the lessons.
I have actually read from the KJ Bible, and am baffled by the throng of cross wearing fanz who have so utterly missed the point of the lessons.
Dr Russell D. Moore is a theologian, pastor, and the editor in chief of Christianity Today.
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Finally someone in game of hawking Christianity has publicly acknowledged the president is not walking the path taught by the titular head of the faith.
I have actually read from the KJ Bible, and am baffled by the throng of cross wearing fanz who have so utterly missed the point of the lessons.
I have actually read from the KJ Bible, and am baffled by the throng of cross wearing fanz who have so utterly missed the point of the lessons.
This should serve as a reminder that Native Americans are not all alike. Over a thousand different tribes live on Turtle Island. (North America)
That's a lot of separate opportunities for tribes to wind-up with leadership that makes bad choices by individuals not grounded in traditional values.
That's a lot of separate opportunities for tribes to wind-up with leadership that makes bad choices by individuals not grounded in traditional values.
Kansas Native American tribe in turmoil over deal to design ICE facilities
www.theguardian.com
Kansas Native American tribe in turmoil over deal to design ICE facilities
twp.ai
December 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This should serve as a reminder that Native Americans are not all alike. Over a thousand different tribes live on Turtle Island. (North America)
That's a lot of separate opportunities for tribes to wind-up with leadership that makes bad choices by individuals not grounded in traditional values.
That's a lot of separate opportunities for tribes to wind-up with leadership that makes bad choices by individuals not grounded in traditional values.
BENNIE THOMPSON: "Sir, you wouldn't come to this committee and say something you can't prove, I know.
I know you wouldn't do that.
But you did."
I know you wouldn't do that.
But you did."
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
BENNIE THOMPSON: "Sir, you wouldn't come to this committee and say something you can't prove, I know.
I know you wouldn't do that.
But you did."
I know you wouldn't do that.
But you did."
Look at the confidence MAGA exudes as they proclaim their disingenuous "truths" as if they are incontrovertible self evident facts, while evidence contradicting the lie stares them right in the face.
Bipartisanship must end when the only commitment to faith these folks demonstrate is bad faith.
Bipartisanship must end when the only commitment to faith these folks demonstrate is bad faith.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Look at the confidence MAGA exudes as they proclaim their disingenuous "truths" as if they are incontrovertible self evident facts, while evidence contradicting the lie stares them right in the face.
Bipartisanship must end when the only commitment to faith these folks demonstrate is bad faith.
Bipartisanship must end when the only commitment to faith these folks demonstrate is bad faith.
Santa disavows claims of association made on Faux News by the first lady.
He says he has never interacted with her in any way, on any occasion.
She shouldn't go poking the bear by throwing his name about like they're besties or something.
That's not how one gets a pardon off the naughty list.
He says he has never interacted with her in any way, on any occasion.
She shouldn't go poking the bear by throwing his name about like they're besties or something.
That's not how one gets a pardon off the naughty list.
Please note that I've never had a conversation with Melania, nor is she on my Nice List.
December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Santa disavows claims of association made on Faux News by the first lady.
He says he has never interacted with her in any way, on any occasion.
She shouldn't go poking the bear by throwing his name about like they're besties or something.
That's not how one gets a pardon off the naughty list.
He says he has never interacted with her in any way, on any occasion.
She shouldn't go poking the bear by throwing his name about like they're besties or something.
That's not how one gets a pardon off the naughty list.
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Restoring democracy is a lot like making art; an uplifting sense of inspiration is nice if you can get it, but a grim, unrelenting dedication to grinding away until the mf-er’s done will get you farther in the long run.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Restoring democracy is a lot like making art; an uplifting sense of inspiration is nice if you can get it, but a grim, unrelenting dedication to grinding away until the mf-er’s done will get you farther in the long run.
I guess double jeopardy protections are off the table in cases where the objective is retribution.
Another example showing the era of the rule of law is ending.
We're living in a time of fluidic AI slop from here on out unless we see some major shifts in the direction of our public policies PDQ.
Another example showing the era of the rule of law is ending.
We're living in a time of fluidic AI slop from here on out unless we see some major shifts in the direction of our public policies PDQ.
“Mocking”, “laughing” at the charge
The juror resistance grows against some Justice Dept cases
youtube.com/shorts/tvf4M...
The juror resistance grows against some Justice Dept cases
youtube.com/shorts/tvf4M...
“Mocking”, “laughing” at the charge. The juror resistance grows against some Justice Dept cases
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane CBS
youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I guess double jeopardy protections are off the table in cases where the objective is retribution.
Another example showing the era of the rule of law is ending.
We're living in a time of fluidic AI slop from here on out unless we see some major shifts in the direction of our public policies PDQ.
Another example showing the era of the rule of law is ending.
We're living in a time of fluidic AI slop from here on out unless we see some major shifts in the direction of our public policies PDQ.
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Hegseth is posting crap like this because he is confident in getting a presidential pardon.
He’s confident in a presidential pardon because it’s an official act for Trump, and SCOTUS all but legalized illegal official acts in Trump v. USA.
He’s confident in a presidential pardon because it’s an official act for Trump, and SCOTUS all but legalized illegal official acts in Trump v. USA.
This is what the so-called "Secretary of War" is tweeting amid reports that his department ordered a second strike to make sure they killed survivors of a boat they attacked that they allege with no proof carries drugs (which doesn't justify bombing them even it were true)
December 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Hegseth is posting crap like this because he is confident in getting a presidential pardon.
He’s confident in a presidential pardon because it’s an official act for Trump, and SCOTUS all but legalized illegal official acts in Trump v. USA.
He’s confident in a presidential pardon because it’s an official act for Trump, and SCOTUS all but legalized illegal official acts in Trump v. USA.
A reminder from Santa, an expert on the nuances of the naughty list
TRUMP’S
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong…With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
~Hannah Arendt
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong…With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
~Hannah Arendt
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A reminder from Santa, an expert on the nuances of the naughty list
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TRUMP’S
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong…With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
~Hannah Arendt
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong…With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
~Hannah Arendt
November 20, 2025 at 4:36 AM
TRUMP’S
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong…With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
~Hannah Arendt
“…constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong…With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
~Hannah Arendt
When communities watch out for each other, they are stronger.
This is a cheap, easy, and effective way to protect your neighbors from the abuse of power being used by this administration.
The code only works if people know it. Grab a whistle, give a whistle. Share this knowledge with everyone.
This is a cheap, easy, and effective way to protect your neighbors from the abuse of power being used by this administration.
The code only works if people know it. Grab a whistle, give a whistle. Share this knowledge with everyone.
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When communities watch out for each other, they are stronger.
This is a cheap, easy, and effective way to protect your neighbors from the abuse of power being used by this administration.
The code only works if people know it. Grab a whistle, give a whistle. Share this knowledge with everyone.
This is a cheap, easy, and effective way to protect your neighbors from the abuse of power being used by this administration.
The code only works if people know it. Grab a whistle, give a whistle. Share this knowledge with everyone.
Hoarding is a serious mental health issue.
Throwing away a working device containing environmentally destructive components just to protect corporate profits strikes me as a much more serious psychological disorder.
Recklessly mischaracterizing our reality has become a hallmark of American media.
Throwing away a working device containing environmentally destructive components just to protect corporate profits strikes me as a much more serious psychological disorder.
Recklessly mischaracterizing our reality has become a hallmark of American media.
If a phone still works fine, it’s not “device hoarding” to keep using it. It’s common sense.
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Hoarding is a serious mental health issue.
Throwing away a working device containing environmentally destructive components just to protect corporate profits strikes me as a much more serious psychological disorder.
Recklessly mischaracterizing our reality has become a hallmark of American media.
Throwing away a working device containing environmentally destructive components just to protect corporate profits strikes me as a much more serious psychological disorder.
Recklessly mischaracterizing our reality has become a hallmark of American media.
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Multiple women came forward and their complaints were ignored.
This is the culture Hegseth wants to foster.
He doesn’t want women to be safe.
He won’t let them come forward anonymously.
Rape culture is alive and well.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
This is the culture Hegseth wants to foster.
He doesn’t want women to be safe.
He won’t let them come forward anonymously.
Rape culture is alive and well.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Army OB-GYN accused of secretly recording women under his care
This week, the U.S. Army has been reckoning with a sexual abuse scandal that could involve the largest number of allegations in its history. An Army doctor is accused of abusing women who were under h...
www.pbs.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Multiple women came forward and their complaints were ignored.
This is the culture Hegseth wants to foster.
He doesn’t want women to be safe.
He won’t let them come forward anonymously.
Rape culture is alive and well.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
This is the culture Hegseth wants to foster.
He doesn’t want women to be safe.
He won’t let them come forward anonymously.
Rape culture is alive and well.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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🔥POWERFUL AD ABOUT ICE AGENTS: “What will you say when your kids ask you about your day? A mask can’t hide you from your neighbors, your family, God… you can walk away, but the shame will follow you home.”
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🔥POWERFUL AD ABOUT ICE AGENTS: “What will you say when your kids ask you about your day? A mask can’t hide you from your neighbors, your family, God… you can walk away, but the shame will follow you home.”
Ice keeps looking increasingly incompetent when they pull shit like this. And 'this' appears to be their standard operating procedure.
The kind of colonizer BS just keeps on with its slow quiet attempt at genocide transpiring under the radar of white society.
This is the hallmark of oppression.
The kind of colonizer BS just keeps on with its slow quiet attempt at genocide transpiring under the radar of white society.
This is the hallmark of oppression.
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Ice keeps looking increasingly incompetent when they pull shit like this. And 'this' appears to be their standard operating procedure.
The kind of colonizer BS just keeps on with its slow quiet attempt at genocide transpiring under the radar of white society.
This is the hallmark of oppression.
The kind of colonizer BS just keeps on with its slow quiet attempt at genocide transpiring under the radar of white society.
This is the hallmark of oppression.
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Of course the first American pope has Turkey for Thanksgiving.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
In Turkey, Pope Meets Erdogan With Message of Outreach
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Of course the first American pope has Turkey for Thanksgiving.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/w...
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Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
newsGP - Australia set for world-first cervical cancer elimination
Vaccination programs have played a key role, and GPs remain ‘instrumental’ in boosting screening rates to reach the 2035 target.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Australia recorded ZERO cases of cervical cancer in women under 25 for the first time since they started tracking the cancer in the 80s.
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
This is the power of vaccines.
The HPV vaccine is extremely effective at preventing cancer.
Viruses can be oncogenic. Get your vaccines and protect yourself!
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We’ve got a serious case of “The Elites that Thrive in Omelas”, but they would never be satisfied with just one kid.
They build their cozy world of impunity while immiserating pretty much everyone else, as much as they can get away with. 😒
They build their cozy world of impunity while immiserating pretty much everyone else, as much as they can get away with. 😒
If this piece doesn't make you want to drag out the guillotine, then nothing will.
Free article
Free article
Opinion | How the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We’ve got a serious case of “The Elites that Thrive in Omelas”, but they would never be satisfied with just one kid.
They build their cozy world of impunity while immiserating pretty much everyone else, as much as they can get away with. 😒
They build their cozy world of impunity while immiserating pretty much everyone else, as much as they can get away with. 😒
The sign only regulates behavior, not what's in people's hearts, but that apparently is a request too extreme for Colorado Republicans to comply with.
Thanks to @twesq.bsky.social for this. It is entertaining, but lacking alt text. Fixed that.
Thanks to @twesq.bsky.social for this. It is entertaining, but lacking alt text. Fixed that.
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The sign only regulates behavior, not what's in people's hearts, but that apparently is a request too extreme for Colorado Republicans to comply with.
Thanks to @twesq.bsky.social for this. It is entertaining, but lacking alt text. Fixed that.
Thanks to @twesq.bsky.social for this. It is entertaining, but lacking alt text. Fixed that.
This emphasizes why the GOP has committed to abandoning public education.
Those who haven't learned about the world, the law, or critical thinking are easier to control.
The originalists in power have embraced the new slavery. Economic indebtedness creates a chattel class ripe for exploitation.
Those who haven't learned about the world, the law, or critical thinking are easier to control.
The originalists in power have embraced the new slavery. Economic indebtedness creates a chattel class ripe for exploitation.
The draft dodging idiot posted a pic of this West Point plaque. It contains these words:
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This emphasizes why the GOP has committed to abandoning public education.
Those who haven't learned about the world, the law, or critical thinking are easier to control.
The originalists in power have embraced the new slavery. Economic indebtedness creates a chattel class ripe for exploitation.
Those who haven't learned about the world, the law, or critical thinking are easier to control.
The originalists in power have embraced the new slavery. Economic indebtedness creates a chattel class ripe for exploitation.
Justice is slow, but like the tortoise in its race against a hare, it keeps plodding on till it reaches its goal.
Project 2025 was designed to flood the zone enough to break the justice system before the inevitable consequences unfold.
The judicial needs protecting until it can get
its job done.
Project 2025 was designed to flood the zone enough to break the justice system before the inevitable consequences unfold.
The judicial needs protecting until it can get
its job done.
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Justice is slow, but like the tortoise in its race against a hare, it keeps plodding on till it reaches its goal.
Project 2025 was designed to flood the zone enough to break the justice system before the inevitable consequences unfold.
The judicial needs protecting until it can get
its job done.
Project 2025 was designed to flood the zone enough to break the justice system before the inevitable consequences unfold.
The judicial needs protecting until it can get
its job done.
The Trump regime will hopefully be brief, but it's hellbent on racking up the damages while they can. Fresh travesties amassing daily will be felt for generations.
Apparently that isn't good enough, and they are now attempting permanent enshitification of our fagile and finite planetary habitat.
Apparently that isn't good enough, and they are now attempting permanent enshitification of our fagile and finite planetary habitat.
The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The Trump regime will hopefully be brief, but it's hellbent on racking up the damages while they can. Fresh travesties amassing daily will be felt for generations.
Apparently that isn't good enough, and they are now attempting permanent enshitification of our fagile and finite planetary habitat.
Apparently that isn't good enough, and they are now attempting permanent enshitification of our fagile and finite planetary habitat.