Rob Middlemas
@rob1160.bsky.social
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This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
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This is very true, but it is also complicated by the fact that they exist in a universe that *reinforces* the nonsense they believe. They get snookered easily — and then everyone they trust tells them they're right!
Reminder: Trump is not only a mark (ask Putin), but surrounded by weak-minded fools who are frequently taken in by the most obvious misinformation and propaganda - Musk, Patel, Bongino, RFK, Hegseth, Gabbard... the list is endless
February 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is very true, but it is also complicated by the fact that they exist in a universe that *reinforces* the nonsense they believe. They get snookered easily — and then everyone they trust tells them they're right!
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social why are you not posting on here first ? You have some great things to say. You are trying some great things. Yet you post on X where 100pct of the replies are meaningless and hateful.
It's not all roses here, but the engagement has depth and real convos happen
It's not all roses here, but the engagement has depth and real convos happen
February 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social why are you not posting on here first ? You have some great things to say. You are trying some great things. Yet you post on X where 100pct of the replies are meaningless and hateful.
It's not all roses here, but the engagement has depth and real convos happen
It's not all roses here, but the engagement has depth and real convos happen
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This creates a very strong argument for Trump to negotiate to keep as much of that annexed land under Ukraine as possible.
It also makes providing more military support for Ukraine a financial transaction. We can continue to provide billions in order to get minerals worth trillions.
It also makes providing more military support for Ukraine a financial transaction. We can continue to provide billions in order to get minerals worth trillions.
February 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This creates a very strong argument for Trump to negotiate to keep as much of that annexed land under Ukraine as possible.
It also makes providing more military support for Ukraine a financial transaction. We can continue to provide billions in order to get minerals worth trillions.
It also makes providing more military support for Ukraine a financial transaction. We can continue to provide billions in order to get minerals worth trillions.
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Just when you think Donald Trump cannot sink lower or be more shameful, today he's blaming Ukraine for the war and calling Zelinsky a dictator, when he knows perfectly well that Putin's constant re-elections are put-up jobs.
February 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Just when you think Donald Trump cannot sink lower or be more shameful, today he's blaming Ukraine for the war and calling Zelinsky a dictator, when he knows perfectly well that Putin's constant re-elections are put-up jobs.
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Drudge Report dubs the Prez Comrade Trumpski.
MAGA, is that what you voted for? A coward bowing to Putin ?
MAGA, is that what you voted for? A coward bowing to Putin ?
February 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Drudge Report dubs the Prez Comrade Trumpski.
MAGA, is that what you voted for? A coward bowing to Putin ?
MAGA, is that what you voted for? A coward bowing to Putin ?
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People can smell BS a mile away. Building a real relationship with voters/constituents (ya know, people) requires getting rid of performing nonsense and showing up as yourself, even if it’s not perfectly polished. www.newsweek.com/mallory-mcmo...
Rising star Mallory McMorrow tells Democrats to leave the "bulls***" behind
McMorrow sat down with Newsweek to talk how her party could solve their messaging problem, why most people don't care and how to engage Gen Z.
www.newsweek.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
People can smell BS a mile away. Building a real relationship with voters/constituents (ya know, people) requires getting rid of performing nonsense and showing up as yourself, even if it’s not perfectly polished. www.newsweek.com/mallory-mcmo...
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Money talks
We got a Costco membership for the first time in our lives today. They asked why & I said because treat your workers well, you value diversity, & you didn’t cave in to authoritarian demands. He said: “We’ve been getting lots of folks saying that, thanks for joining.”
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
Who needs a gallon of ketchup?
February 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Money talks
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Saying DEI with the hard R
February 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Saying DEI with the hard R
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My favorite is "you have TDS " LOL.
But the goal is important enough to deal with the meaningless responses in order to get to quality engagement
But the goal is important enough to deal with the meaningless responses in order to get to quality engagement
Typical MAGA characterize “real discussion” to contain insults, name calling, “yeah-but” and (my favorite) “you just don’t like him, there is no point in talking to you.”
February 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
My favorite is "you have TDS " LOL.
But the goal is important enough to deal with the meaningless responses in order to get to quality engagement
But the goal is important enough to deal with the meaningless responses in order to get to quality engagement
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Is there anyone out there that is mapping any delayed or cancelled federal payments ? Would be really interesting to see which towns and cities are going to be hit
February 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Is there anyone out there that is mapping any delayed or cancelled federal payments ? Would be really interesting to see which towns and cities are going to be hit
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Ask Me Anything: Do protests actually work? If so, can you tell me how?
www.youtube.com/shorts/LtYkK...
www.youtube.com/shorts/LtYkK...
Ask me anything: do protests really work? If so, can you tell me how?
YouTube video by Mallory McMorrow
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Ask Me Anything: Do protests actually work? If so, can you tell me how?
www.youtube.com/shorts/LtYkK...
www.youtube.com/shorts/LtYkK...
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BREAKING: we just blocked Musk & Trump out of the Treasury systems!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
BREAKING: we just blocked Musk & Trump out of the Treasury systems!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
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100% this. They’re dweebs. Be a hero. Bully them.
I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
February 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
100% this. They’re dweebs. Be a hero. Bully them.
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This is not a big deal. Simply forward the request to the “External Revenue Service” so a bill can be sent to China. Easy-peasy.
SCOOP: One day after Trump's new Chinese tariffs went into effect, Americans say they are being blindsided by notifications from DHL and UPS saying that they owe between $20 to $50 (or more) in import duties www.wired.com/story/tariff...
US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China
Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump's new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.
www.wired.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This is not a big deal. Simply forward the request to the “External Revenue Service” so a bill can be sent to China. Easy-peasy.
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We have to be direct about Trump’s plan in Gaza: He is calling for ethnic cleansing. Congress must stand firm against his demand for war crimes.
Palestinians have a right to live with equal rights and freedom on their land.
Palestinians have a right to live with equal rights and freedom on their land.
February 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We have to be direct about Trump’s plan in Gaza: He is calling for ethnic cleansing. Congress must stand firm against his demand for war crimes.
Palestinians have a right to live with equal rights and freedom on their land.
Palestinians have a right to live with equal rights and freedom on their land.
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Democrats have got the unity and fight to oppose Trump’s illegal and monarchical decimation of Congressional legislation and federal programs.
We will show up wherever and whenever the rule of law is under attack by Elon Musk and his interns.
We will show up wherever and whenever the rule of law is under attack by Elon Musk and his interns.
February 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Democrats have got the unity and fight to oppose Trump’s illegal and monarchical decimation of Congressional legislation and federal programs.
We will show up wherever and whenever the rule of law is under attack by Elon Musk and his interns.
We will show up wherever and whenever the rule of law is under attack by Elon Musk and his interns.
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We speak with @moiradonegan.bsky.social about her article at The Guardian “Why are the Democrats so spineless?” and how the Democrats allowed such a disastrous misanthrope to be elected president not just once, but twice. soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
The Failure of the Dems and the US Left In Allowing a Disastrous Misanthrope to Be Elected Twice
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, ex
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February 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We speak with @moiradonegan.bsky.social about her article at The Guardian “Why are the Democrats so spineless?” and how the Democrats allowed such a disastrous misanthrope to be elected president not just once, but twice. soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
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But since most of these dweebs weren’t alive when Office Space came out, I bet they think it’s a compliment.
Some GSA employees have a new name for the Musk lieutenants, calling them "The Bobs" like the consultants in the movie "Office Space."
Some of the Bobs stand out because they wear t-shirts with blazers, which is something no one else in the office does.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
Some of the Bobs stand out because they wear t-shirts with blazers, which is something no one else in the office does.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
February 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
But since most of these dweebs weren’t alive when Office Space came out, I bet they think it’s a compliment.
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NEW: I heard from federal employees across various agencies about the internal chaos they're experiencing because of Trump and how they feel going forward in their jobs.
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
‘Fuck That’: Federal Workers Say They’re Scared But ‘Digging In’ Amid Trump’s Chaos
“Ironically for the Trumpies, bringing us back to the office will make us stronger morale-wise,” said one EPA employee as Trump vowed to purge civil servants.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
NEW: I heard from federal employees across various agencies about the internal chaos they're experiencing because of Trump and how they feel going forward in their jobs.
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
A clear theme? They are scared - and also pissed off and hunkering down to fight.
"Fuck that." www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...
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You know what I would subscribe to? A newsletter just called "Can He Do That?" which is a list of things Trump does each day, with an additional coda that explains whether or not he is, in fact, legally empowered to do that.
February 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
You know what I would subscribe to? A newsletter just called "Can He Do That?" which is a list of things Trump does each day, with an additional coda that explains whether or not he is, in fact, legally empowered to do that.
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Unions representing federal workers sued the Treasury Department and its head, Scott Bessent, on Monday in an effort to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing the federal payment system.
Unions Sue to Block Musk’s Access to Treasury Payment Data
The suit was the latest effort by unions representing federal workers to push back against Trump administration directives aimed at undermining the federal bureaucracy.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Unions representing federal workers sued the Treasury Department and its head, Scott Bessent, on Monday in an effort to block Elon Musk and his team from accessing the federal payment system.