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April 16, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
April 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
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Friends, my very good friend, @mikesacks.bsky.social, is running for Congress in the NY-17th (Putnam Valley area). I vouch for him personally, and while we hardly agree on everything, he is a true believer Supreme Court reformer.
And his opening ad is fire. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20U5...
And his opening ad is fire. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20U5...
Unf*ck Our Country
YouTube video by Mike Sacks for Congress
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April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Friends, my very good friend, @mikesacks.bsky.social, is running for Congress in the NY-17th (Putnam Valley area). I vouch for him personally, and while we hardly agree on everything, he is a true believer Supreme Court reformer.
And his opening ad is fire. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20U5...
And his opening ad is fire. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20U5...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced that he is running for Senate. So here's everything you need to know about him—if you care about reality.
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Ken Paxton is going to take some classes on how to be more ethical
He could use some tips.
www.motherjones.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially announced that he is running for Senate. So here's everything you need to know about him—if you care about reality.
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
Let's start with the fact that he had to take literal ethics classes after he was indicted for securities fraud. (1/5)
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:: BREAKING NOW: Multiple polling places across Milwaukee are running low or have run out of ballots as turnout is at record levels.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
April 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
:: BREAKING NOW: Multiple polling places across Milwaukee are running low or have run out of ballots as turnout is at record levels.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
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People are saying that there looks to be a turnout surge in Wisconsin for the judicial election so just remember that if you're in line by 8:00 pm, STAY IN LINE.
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
April 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
People are saying that there looks to be a turnout surge in Wisconsin for the judicial election so just remember that if you're in line by 8:00 pm, STAY IN LINE.
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
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This this this. Trump is a lame duck but doesn’t want to be disregarded like a lame duck so he’s just talking lame nonsense.
“The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term” electionlawblog.org?p=149254
"The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term" #ELB
NYT: President Trump cannot run for a third term as president, barring changes to the Constitution. But that has not stopped him from openly flirting with the idea. He has floated it publicly and priv...
electionlawblog.org
April 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This this this. Trump is a lame duck but doesn’t want to be disregarded like a lame duck so he’s just talking lame nonsense.
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Can you spot this pedestrian? 👀
When cars are parked right next to the intersection, drivers can't see people crossing the street. This is a dangerous — even deadly — problem.
The good news is we can fix this, with Councilmember Julie Won's Universal Daylighting bill, Intro 1138!
When cars are parked right next to the intersection, drivers can't see people crossing the street. This is a dangerous — even deadly — problem.
The good news is we can fix this, with Councilmember Julie Won's Universal Daylighting bill, Intro 1138!
March 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Can you spot this pedestrian? 👀
When cars are parked right next to the intersection, drivers can't see people crossing the street. This is a dangerous — even deadly — problem.
The good news is we can fix this, with Councilmember Julie Won's Universal Daylighting bill, Intro 1138!
When cars are parked right next to the intersection, drivers can't see people crossing the street. This is a dangerous — even deadly — problem.
The good news is we can fix this, with Councilmember Julie Won's Universal Daylighting bill, Intro 1138!
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This aged badly
March 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This aged badly
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This is perfect 😂🇨🇦
March 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is perfect 😂🇨🇦
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The pro-pedestrian death group responsible for Vanderbilt Open Streets being only one day this year and who continue to agitate against a modest redesign of Underhill finally had their secret meeting with Eric Adams, if you’d like to know the quality of people still keeping company with Adams.
March 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The pro-pedestrian death group responsible for Vanderbilt Open Streets being only one day this year and who continue to agitate against a modest redesign of Underhill finally had their secret meeting with Eric Adams, if you’d like to know the quality of people still keeping company with Adams.
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De Blasio: ‘Well, Well, Well, Not So Easy To Find A Mayor That Doesn’t Suck Shit, Huh?’ theonion.com/de-blasio-we...
De Blasio: ‘Well, Well, Well, Not So Easy To Find A Mayor That Doesn’t Suck Shit, Huh?’
NEW YORK—Clucking his tongue with mock disappointment, Bill De Blasio announced to New Yorkers that “It’s not so easy to find a mayor that doesn’t suck shit after all, huh?” during a press conference ...
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March 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
De Blasio: ‘Well, Well, Well, Not So Easy To Find A Mayor That Doesn’t Suck Shit, Huh?’ theonion.com/de-blasio-we...
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If you voted for some pro-Russian goons to be President and vice president you don’t get to be “shocked” that they acted playground bullies with no home training while showing their whole ass in the White House.
February 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
If you voted for some pro-Russian goons to be President and vice president you don’t get to be “shocked” that they acted playground bullies with no home training while showing their whole ass in the White House.
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Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
February 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.
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algorithmic complacency and the decline of human agency. youtu.be/QEJpZjg8GuA?...
(Thanks to @techconnectify.bsky.social for helping me understand everything from pinball machines to microwaves to .... the world.)
(Thanks to @techconnectify.bsky.social for helping me understand everything from pinball machines to microwaves to .... the world.)
Algorithms are breaking how we think
YouTube video by Technology Connections
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February 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
algorithmic complacency and the decline of human agency. youtu.be/QEJpZjg8GuA?...
(Thanks to @techconnectify.bsky.social for helping me understand everything from pinball machines to microwaves to .... the world.)
(Thanks to @techconnectify.bsky.social for helping me understand everything from pinball machines to microwaves to .... the world.)
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The fourth book in the NYT-bestselling Proof Series has been made free to the public (click below to read).
A main character is Kash Patel. The focus is on the last time Trump tried to use the Pentagon to amplify an intended overthrow of American democracy.
It’s information all Americans need now.
A main character is Kash Patel. The focus is on the last time Trump tried to use the Pentagon to amplify an intended overthrow of American democracy.
It’s information all Americans need now.
Proof of Coup: How the Pentagon Shaped An Insurrection
This fourth book in the NYT-bestselling Proof series is a 250-page exposé on the January 6 coup plot at the Pentagon, with hundreds of citations, photos and videos.
sethabramson.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The fourth book in the NYT-bestselling Proof Series has been made free to the public (click below to read).
A main character is Kash Patel. The focus is on the last time Trump tried to use the Pentagon to amplify an intended overthrow of American democracy.
It’s information all Americans need now.
A main character is Kash Patel. The focus is on the last time Trump tried to use the Pentagon to amplify an intended overthrow of American democracy.
It’s information all Americans need now.
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(📢) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: The Daily Beast publishes a sourced allegation that Trump has been a Russian spy since 1987 and then—possibly under some form of threat—deletes it. But in an act of unusual heroism, it left it up long enough for Wayback Machine to capture it text.
Here it is (please share):
Here it is (please share):
Former Intelligence Officer Claims KGB Recruited Trump
Alnur Mussayev alleged Trump was given the codename “Krasnov”.
web.archive.org
February 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
(📢) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: The Daily Beast publishes a sourced allegation that Trump has been a Russian spy since 1987 and then—possibly under some form of threat—deletes it. But in an act of unusual heroism, it left it up long enough for Wayback Machine to capture it text.
Here it is (please share):
Here it is (please share):
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Hey Hakeem Jeffries: is this pitch fat enough for you to swing at or are you looking for something away? bsky.app/profile/chri...
February 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hey Hakeem Jeffries: is this pitch fat enough for you to swing at or are you looking for something away? bsky.app/profile/chri...
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Furious about what Trump and Elon Musk are doing to our country? Looking for specific ways that you can fight back? Here are some specific ideas on how to channel your anger into meaningful action:
www.messageboxnews.com/p/how-to-cha...
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How to Channel Your Anger at Trump into Meaningful Action
There are ways you can fight back right now
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February 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Today is a day that so many of us have dreaded for so long. The second Trump presidency is upon us. Here are some thoughts on surviving it and even turning our anger and anxiety into productive action.
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A Guide to Surviving the Trump Presidency
Here are tips to staying sane as we embark on yet another four years of Trump
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January 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today is a day that so many of us have dreaded for so long. The second Trump presidency is upon us. Here are some thoughts on surviving it and even turning our anger and anxiety into productive action.
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If you are in Oklahoma or know others that are with school age children, please pass this along to them. Defense of Democracy created opt-out forms for Ryan Walter’s forced bible instruction. Let’s keep getting in good trouble!
#EduSky #Resist
kfor.com/news/oklahom...
#EduSky #Resist
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Non-profit creates opt out forms against State Superintendent Ryan Walters
A non-profit called Defense of Democracy has created opt-out forms for parents who want their child to have no interaction with Ryan Walters in any capacity, which includes the recent prayer video.
kfor.com
November 24, 2024 at 7:48 PM
If you are in Oklahoma or know others that are with school age children, please pass this along to them. Defense of Democracy created opt-out forms for Ryan Walter’s forced bible instruction. Let’s keep getting in good trouble!
#EduSky #Resist
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#EduSky #Resist
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