Is this what they meant by peak government efficiency?

In his book "The Anatomy of Fascism", Robert Paxton suggests that each 20th-century fascist regime came with a different version of fascism, on a spectrum from far right to communist fascism. I hereby suggest that we identify its 21st-century American variant as "Dunning-Kruger Fascism".

Hey Trump supporters, is this the absolute economic chaos you voted for?

Apparently, allowing Americans to file their tax returns for free is a bad thing. A big gift to the Big Tax lobby and a big middle finger to Americans.

The tornado alert test siren just went off and it was as comforting as music. I couldn't figure out why I got teary-eyed until I realized it was relief at a functional alarm system, one that's still funded, one that still works, blaring the same way it always does on the first Monday of the month.

Yes totally cool that a 19-year-old who called his deleted LinkedIn "Big Balls," where he lists his experience working as a camp counselor can access the entire US federal payment system without anyone looking into his background, for instance, his Russian national close relatives or anything else

Very powerfully winning

If you have felt overwhelmed and horrified by what has been happening in the US in the last couple of weeks, This is an excellent piece by @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social that will shift your perspective in 15 minutes.
Give it a listen!!!

this is how it feels to reach 30 MILLION users!!!

H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Through California Dairy Herds

The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.

As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.

Opportunities are everywhere.

Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

Sometime in the last 24-48 hours, my Instagram account automatically followed these four accounts. I never chose to follow them.

For my first post on @bsky.app this January 20st 2025, I thought I'd share this photo of my dog. Her name is Barnacle 🥰