@pragmaticfist.bsky.social
I'm a politically progressive, midwestern high school teacher who served in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry when I was a young, dumb kid.
Favorite movie quote: "Say 'Auf Wiedersehen' To Your Nazi Balls!"
Favorite movie quote: "Say 'Auf Wiedersehen' To Your Nazi Balls!"
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"The Supreme Court is set to decide if the Constitution violates the Constitution."
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration. n.pr/48E1oko
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"The Supreme Court is set to decide if the Constitution violates the Constitution."
People are finally realizing that if we stop paying $12,000 for private insurance that can deny us or drop us completely, and replace it by paying $6,000 in extra taxes for Medicare for all, we're actually paying less for more. Took them long enough to do that basic math, but glad they're on board.
🚨NEW: A new poll Americans’ support for Medicare For All has intensified to the point where the old attacks may no longer work.
As both parties legislate criticism of socialism, there has been a 50-point shift on a key question in just 6 years.
This is YUGE.
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As both parties legislate criticism of socialism, there has been a 50-point shift on a key question in just 6 years.
This is YUGE.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A Massive Shift In Health Care Politics
As both parties are legislating criticism of socialism, Americans’ support for Medicare For All has intensified to the point where the old attacks may no longer work.
substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
People are finally realizing that if we stop paying $12,000 for private insurance that can deny us or drop us completely, and replace it by paying $6,000 in extra taxes for Medicare for all, we're actually paying less for more. Took them long enough to do that basic math, but glad they're on board.
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This would benefit literally everyone except the insurance companies, and large corporations who want to keep employees trapped under otherwise disadvantageous conditions. So much of our healthcare spending goes to corporate profits instead of healthcare.
🚨NEW: A new poll Americans’ support for Medicare For All has intensified to the point where the old attacks may no longer work.
As both parties legislate criticism of socialism, there has been a 50-point shift on a key question in just 6 years.
This is YUGE.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
As both parties legislate criticism of socialism, there has been a 50-point shift on a key question in just 6 years.
This is YUGE.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A Massive Shift In Health Care Politics
As both parties are legislating criticism of socialism, Americans’ support for Medicare For All has intensified to the point where the old attacks may no longer work.
substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This would benefit literally everyone except the insurance companies, and large corporations who want to keep employees trapped under otherwise disadvantageous conditions. So much of our healthcare spending goes to corporate profits instead of healthcare.
Skip the introduction, which is mostly markets lingo, but the rest is a must read for every American. www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Skip the introduction, which is mostly markets lingo, but the rest is a must read for every American. www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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ICE isn’t arresting anyone
“Arrest” implies due process under fair rule of law
They are abducting our neighbors
Words matter
“Arrest” implies due process under fair rule of law
They are abducting our neighbors
Words matter
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE isn’t arresting anyone
“Arrest” implies due process under fair rule of law
They are abducting our neighbors
Words matter
“Arrest” implies due process under fair rule of law
They are abducting our neighbors
Words matter
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If a man said what Megyn Kelly said, you would assume he was a trafficker.
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
If a man said what Megyn Kelly said, you would assume he was a trafficker.
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
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Someone needs to tell Washington.
Because having no state income tax at all doesn’t seem to be working.
Because having no state income tax at all doesn’t seem to be working.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Someone needs to tell Washington.
Because having no state income tax at all doesn’t seem to be working.
Because having no state income tax at all doesn’t seem to be working.
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Pull up a seat America 🔆☕
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Pull up a seat America 🔆☕
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Unbiased real news source not bought, controlled, or influenced by fat-cat billionaires
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#101: @courtwatchma
For 100 more, see my starter pack:
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#Resist🐸🐸🐸 #Democracy
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November 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Unbiased real news source not bought, controlled, or influenced by fat-cat billionaires
#101: @courtwatchma
For 100 more, see my starter pack:
go.bsky.app/9Rc6Q9k.
#Resist🐸🐸🐸 #Democracy
Please Re-post!
#101: @courtwatchma
For 100 more, see my starter pack:
go.bsky.app/9Rc6Q9k.
#Resist🐸🐸🐸 #Democracy
Please Re-post!
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November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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@neguse.house.gov gives a lesson on how to reframe a journalist’s stupid question about #SNAP! 💪🏼
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
@neguse.house.gov gives a lesson on how to reframe a journalist’s stupid question about #SNAP! 💪🏼
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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Masked men pretending to be ICE agents to assault women is just being ignored.
How long before a masked PDFile kidnaps a child?????
SHOW YOUR BADGES AND YOUR FACES.
How long before a masked PDFile kidnaps a child?????
SHOW YOUR BADGES AND YOUR FACES.
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Masked men pretending to be ICE agents to assault women is just being ignored.
How long before a masked PDFile kidnaps a child?????
SHOW YOUR BADGES AND YOUR FACES.
How long before a masked PDFile kidnaps a child?????
SHOW YOUR BADGES AND YOUR FACES.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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The American people deserve a public health system that puts science before politics.
That's why California and 14 other governors are joining forces to launch the Governors Public Health Alliance to protect communities and guarantee decisions are rooted in data and health.
That's why California and 14 other governors are joining forces to launch the Governors Public Health Alliance to protect communities and guarantee decisions are rooted in data and health.
October 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The American people deserve a public health system that puts science before politics.
That's why California and 14 other governors are joining forces to launch the Governors Public Health Alliance to protect communities and guarantee decisions are rooted in data and health.
That's why California and 14 other governors are joining forces to launch the Governors Public Health Alliance to protect communities and guarantee decisions are rooted in data and health.
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🔥 COUNTRY SINGER @bryanandrewsmusic.bsky.social : "You don't get to call yourself a Christian and laugh when families are torn apart — and think it's okay that the highest court in the land just gave a green light to ICE agents to target people because they’re brown or speaking Spanish.”
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
🔥 COUNTRY SINGER @bryanandrewsmusic.bsky.social : "You don't get to call yourself a Christian and laugh when families are torn apart — and think it's okay that the highest court in the land just gave a green light to ICE agents to target people because they’re brown or speaking Spanish.”
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Do you see where this is headed?
October 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Do you see where this is headed?
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🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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October 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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Abbott sent his Elite National Guard unit to Chicago. Be afraid Deep Dish Pizza, be very afraid.
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Abbott sent his Elite National Guard unit to Chicago. Be afraid Deep Dish Pizza, be very afraid.
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This is Portland right now. We’re“under siege” by pollen and potholes, that’s about it. We have a ton of live webcams if you want to watch us go to the farmers markets or walking our dogs, we love dogs.
Release the Epstein files.
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Release the Epstein files.
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Pioneer Square Webcam in Portland
Pioneer Square Webcam in Portland
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September 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is Portland right now. We’re“under siege” by pollen and potholes, that’s about it. We have a ton of live webcams if you want to watch us go to the farmers markets or walking our dogs, we love dogs.
Release the Epstein files.
www.camscape.com/webcam/pione...
Release the Epstein files.
www.camscape.com/webcam/pione...