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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 5h

say what you will about the reach of bluesky it remains the internet's top destination for querying information from people who are exactly 38

essencesimmone.blacksky.app @essencesimmone.blacksky.app · 4d

Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 5h

The Plot to Enslave America

Benjamin McKean @blmckean.bsky.social · 6h

Columbus City Schools may have to stop bussing high school students entirely because Ohio law requires public school districts to prioritize bussing for charter and private school students - and the state is already fining Columbus more than $10 million/year for not complying enough

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 9h

Columbus City Schools Board of Education has voted to remove a requirement that the district provide busing for high schoolers as a potential cost-saving move amid district financial challenges.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

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Eric Blair @protecttruth.bsky.social · 22h

The CBS takeover by Larry Ellison and Bari Weiss is the most foreboding move in a while, and I’m not saying that lightly.

It will have an effect on the 2026 elections: CBS will now lie to people and normies will believe it.

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my personality is "castlevania" @leokitty.bsky.social · 6h

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 17h

Ruben Gallego on whether Trump is talking to Democrats:

“Look, the President clearly has some kind of dementia, so I think there's a he's probably talking to himself, or think he's talking to a Democrat, but I sincerely doubt that that's actually he's actually physically talking to a Democrat.“

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 14h

It makes you think

nancimartin.bsky.social @nancimartin.bsky.social · 5d

All morning on MSNBC the panelists went on and on about how the Dems are losing the messaging battle while - at the very same time - reporting a poll showing people support the Dems on the closing. One genius (John Heilemann) actually said the polls just haven’t caught up. They are all so, so wrong.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 14h

Many are saying this

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 18h

One Big Beautiful Bailout Act After Another

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 18h

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 20h

whats the point in "dealing" with the Trump administration when this is the person executing the deal, and is openly promising to violate the laws and break any agreeement? If you want to bargain for something in the shutdown fight, make firing Vought a condition of any funding package.

Mike Black @mikeblack114.bsky.social · 20h

This is rampant lawlessness

The law says what it says, and Russ Vought doesn't get to unilaterally change that

www.govexec.com/pay-benefits...

OMB deletes reference to law guaranteeing backpay to furloughed feds from shutdown guidance

An Office of Management and Budget FAQ document now states that only excepted employees forced to work without pay are guaranteed backpay at the conclusion of a lapse in appropriations.

www.govexec.com

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 20h

Hey CNN why are the gas prices on this photo so low? Ohhhh. I see. You're hoping no one notices this photo is from before the internet fucking existed. You shitheads.

CNN @cnn.com · 1d

"President Donald Trump and his top aides are using the word 'insurrection' more frequently to describe anti-ICE protests in places like Portland," writes Zachary B. Wolf. https://cnn.it/4pWYmzr

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 20h

One Bailout After Another is this anything

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible how unnecessary all this is! Not just this. Everything! bsky.app/profile/scot...

ScottCulkin 🇺🇸/🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿/🚒🚑(ret.)/🚴/🥁/⚽ @scottculkin.bsky.social · 1d

San Diego TRACON handling remotely. Listening to ATC is insane right now. Pilots announcing their location for taxiing, etc. Two runways in service. 😬

Listening to: KBUR Tower | Burbank, California, United States | LiveATC.net

www.liveatc.net

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Emma Spookdel @mayorseidel.bsky.social · 1d

They understand, and Biden did not, that the side that starts with command of the security forces and the military has a huge advantage. Their intentions have been obvious since Jan 6 2021 and Biden had four years to deal with the problem. He chose to put us in this position instead.

Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 2d

Pretty clear Stephen Miller, Noem, Hegseth and Trump are trying to provoke a Civil War at this point. What's interesting is they want to do it now, because even though they're unpopular, they seem to believe this is the most popular they'll be ever again. We can't let them win.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Trump crash plane

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 1d

California's governor says Hollywood-Burbank airport has no air traffic controllers this evening due to the federal government shutdown. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/ne...

Hollywood Burbank Airport without air traffic controllers Monday night due to staffing shortages

The Hollywood Burbank Airport will be operating without air traffic controllers on Monday night, which could create considerable delays for travelers.

www.cbsnews.com

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Lol bsky.app/profile/nsla...

Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's trade war, whatever happened there

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Also

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Trump take pasta

Michael Derby @michaelsderby.bsky.social · 2d

Italy trying to get US to call off mega tariff on imported pasta that will double prices for American consumers. Via Reuters

Rome calls on US to reconsider extra tariff on pasta imports

With almost $800 million in exports, the U.S. is one of Italy's top three export markets for pasta, a staple of the country's culinary heritage and a substantial export commodity.

www.reuters.com

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Then someone ran over and called the guy over to set and my friend realized he had been talking to Cillian Murphy

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

One of my friends was walking around Dublin and walked by a film set. He saw a guy smoking cigarettes nearby and asked if he knew what they were filming. Guy goes "I'm not sure. but I think it's a movie."

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Matt Strabone @mattstrabone.bsky.social · 1d

There is a growing realization among our generation—journalists and non-journalists alike—that we're going to have to rebuild this country's media institutions from scratch.

James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 1d

The need for fearless. independent journalism has never been greater. Which is why I'm excited to announce that I have accepted a job to become the Head of Research at @heartlandsignal.bsky.social. We have big things in store so check us out.

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George Pearkes @peark.es · 1d

They like what Trump's doing! Sorry to all those too blind to see it! Not my problem!

Nick Fleisher @nickfleisher.bsky.social · 2d

NYT headline somehow makes Oregon officials sound like the out of control aggressors

NYT: Oregon officials vent fury as California national guard heads to Portland

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Q: When you are sworn in, do you intend to sign the discharge petition that would force a vote on the release of the Epstein files?

Rep. elect Grijalva: Yes, I do. I would be 218. These files are the only thing that is different in me getting sworn in versus Reps Walkinshaw, Patronis, or Fine

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

This is a prime example of the @mtsw.bsky.social theme song

Nick Fleisher @nickfleisher.bsky.social · 2d

NYT headline somehow makes Oregon officials sound like the out of control aggressors

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