Isaac Johnson
@thinkaboutitfirst.bsky.social
First year Emergency Medicine resident at Western Michigan University
We don't all have to get along, but we at least have to be able to hold a conversation in which we disagree with some class.
We don't all have to get along, but we at least have to be able to hold a conversation in which we disagree with some class.
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Cheers to 2026 🥳 To slow mornings, deep conversations, tiny wins, and big dreams. May we measure success by how alive we feel - not just how much we accomplish.
January 1, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Cheers to 2026 🥳 To slow mornings, deep conversations, tiny wins, and big dreams. May we measure success by how alive we feel - not just how much we accomplish.
"I'm not a Republican...but I'd like to be rich enough to at least consider it" 😂
-Zavior Phillips
-Zavior Phillips
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"I'm not a Republican...but I'd like to be rich enough to at least consider it" 😂
-Zavior Phillips
-Zavior Phillips
The fact that every Republican is actively lying about ACA subsidies being for illegal immigrants knowing that their base stopped fact checking them years ago is terrifying. Trump is also using the courts to block SNAP funding, so basically GOP is saying no to food and medicine for Americans. Cool
November 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The fact that every Republican is actively lying about ACA subsidies being for illegal immigrants knowing that their base stopped fact checking them years ago is terrifying. Trump is also using the courts to block SNAP funding, so basically GOP is saying no to food and medicine for Americans. Cool
Assassinations committed by Gen Z are a product of being born into a world toxically resistant to change. These young men feel anger that they likely weren't taught to deal with, and they channel it into action they believe will get people's attention. We have to find a better outlet than violence
September 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Assassinations committed by Gen Z are a product of being born into a world toxically resistant to change. These young men feel anger that they likely weren't taught to deal with, and they channel it into action they believe will get people's attention. We have to find a better outlet than violence
The only one I would want to be decreasing is the only one on the rise
This data set from @jburnmurdoch.ft.com shows declining conscientiousness and agreeableness and increasing neuroticism across generations - probably linked to smartphone use and social media.
August 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The only one I would want to be decreasing is the only one on the rise
In Trump's position, it would be a high risk/reward move to start an aggressive military campaign against the cartels in Mexico/SA. It could reduce the burden of ppl seeking asylum in US, plus reduce flow of drugs into US. Not to mention benefits to the economy of the hemisphere. Thoughts?
August 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In Trump's position, it would be a high risk/reward move to start an aggressive military campaign against the cartels in Mexico/SA. It could reduce the burden of ppl seeking asylum in US, plus reduce flow of drugs into US. Not to mention benefits to the economy of the hemisphere. Thoughts?
Had a nice conversation w/ someone from across the aisle. Sadly, when I asked if he knew what was in the megabill pushed through by Trump and his loyalists he said no. And when I asked him to learn how it affects our healthcare, he said "I can only afford to worry bout taking care of myself"
July 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Had a nice conversation w/ someone from across the aisle. Sadly, when I asked if he knew what was in the megabill pushed through by Trump and his loyalists he said no. And when I asked him to learn how it affects our healthcare, he said "I can only afford to worry bout taking care of myself"
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Listen closely as Carl Sagan explains how regular people can create change!
July 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Listen closely as Carl Sagan explains how regular people can create change!
From an emergency physicians perspective, the big beautiful bill passing is confirmation that things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. All of those unable to maintain their Medicaid due to increased barriers will be in the ED to receive all their healthcare. Lines are getting long
July 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
From an emergency physicians perspective, the big beautiful bill passing is confirmation that things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. All of those unable to maintain their Medicaid due to increased barriers will be in the ED to receive all their healthcare. Lines are getting long
Fruit is about to get way more expensive
June 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Fruit is about to get way more expensive
What is the actual argument against a flat tax on retained earnings? Do rich people basically just say that it would hinder growth or some shit?
June 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
What is the actual argument against a flat tax on retained earnings? Do rich people basically just say that it would hinder growth or some shit?
Actual things that our president did: Threatened billionaire of consequences if he donates to his political rivals. Deployed national guard against protesters.
June 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Actual things that our president did: Threatened billionaire of consequences if he donates to his political rivals. Deployed national guard against protesters.
Over one thousand cases of measles this year. Unprecedented numbers, and the obvious cause is that we have legitimized the anti vaccine movement. my heart breaks for the immunocompromised children that cannot receive live vaccines like MMR, for now they must live in fear. Herd immunity is waning:/
June 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Over one thousand cases of measles this year. Unprecedented numbers, and the obvious cause is that we have legitimized the anti vaccine movement. my heart breaks for the immunocompromised children that cannot receive live vaccines like MMR, for now they must live in fear. Herd immunity is waning:/
We need a legion of tax/accounting nerds that can actually make this reality. I've been told a lot of bullshit by both sides and don't know what to believe
May 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We need a legion of tax/accounting nerds that can actually make this reality. I've been told a lot of bullshit by both sides and don't know what to believe
I think reading that the three senators responsible for stopping a horrible bill from being passed are Ron Johnson, Mitch McConnell and Lindsay graham might be the most shocked I've been this year. Goes to show there are always places you can find common ground with others you don't like
May 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I think reading that the three senators responsible for stopping a horrible bill from being passed are Ron Johnson, Mitch McConnell and Lindsay graham might be the most shocked I've been this year. Goes to show there are always places you can find common ground with others you don't like
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Congressman Casar tells it like it is. This should go viral! Seriously!
May 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Congressman Casar tells it like it is. This should go viral! Seriously!
I love being on both ends of these conversations, we need more of this!
May 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I love being on both ends of these conversations, we need more of this!
I can't help but notice that the current administration has doubled down on the notion that the government doesn't do Anything well. They ain't perfect, but imagine having the greed of the private sector dictate EVERYTHING in your life
May 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I can't help but notice that the current administration has doubled down on the notion that the government doesn't do Anything well. They ain't perfect, but imagine having the greed of the private sector dictate EVERYTHING in your life
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A horrible story but god bless this woman so accurately reading the ICE goons for filth here
April 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A horrible story but god bless this woman so accurately reading the ICE goons for filth here
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Proud to stand with Reps. Thompson, Carter, and Titus in the fight for fair, equitable disaster response and the resilient infrastructure our communities need to face future crises and rebuild stronger.
May 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Proud to stand with Reps. Thompson, Carter, and Titus in the fight for fair, equitable disaster response and the resilient infrastructure our communities need to face future crises and rebuild stronger.
Ignorant, naive, brainwashed, uneducated, or a lovely mix of all of the above
April 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Ignorant, naive, brainwashed, uneducated, or a lovely mix of all of the above
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I've been seeing a lot of AOC 2028. It's ok to feel hope right now.
But if you honestly think she has a chance of becoming President, you need to step out of your echo chamber for a sec.
But if you honestly think she has a chance of becoming President, you need to step out of your echo chamber for a sec.
April 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I've been seeing a lot of AOC 2028. It's ok to feel hope right now.
But if you honestly think she has a chance of becoming President, you need to step out of your echo chamber for a sec.
But if you honestly think she has a chance of becoming President, you need to step out of your echo chamber for a sec.
Both parties or other interest groups should be challenging every incumbent in Congress. Enough of this complacency please, I've had enough
Hogg says he wants to fund primary challenges against Democratic lawmakers who he feels are "out of touch" and not fighting President Trump hard enough.
(via @wbur.org)
(via @wbur.org)
Party vice-chair David Hogg wants to unseat some fellow Democrats by funding primary challengers
Hogg says he wants to fund primary challenges against Democratic lawmakers who he feels are "out of touch" and not fighting President Trump hard enough.
www.wbur.org
April 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Both parties or other interest groups should be challenging every incumbent in Congress. Enough of this complacency please, I've had enough
Learning about Alexander the great has been cool, but I must say it's a little disappointing no one ever talks about how equally badass his dad Phillip II was. Dude conquered all the Greek city states and got Alexander all teed up with the best army in history to that point.
April 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Learning about Alexander the great has been cool, but I must say it's a little disappointing no one ever talks about how equally badass his dad Phillip II was. Dude conquered all the Greek city states and got Alexander all teed up with the best army in history to that point.
If anyone was wondering, Trump's administration is making it harder for students to ever pay off their debt by eliminating income based repayment plans that prevent interest from burying you until your income is sufficient to pay off your debt.
April 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If anyone was wondering, Trump's administration is making it harder for students to ever pay off their debt by eliminating income based repayment plans that prevent interest from burying you until your income is sufficient to pay off your debt.