Tom Rathke
@tomrathke.photo
I dabble in photography and I fly hot air balloons. No one knows why.
(Also, Arkansas Razorbacks and Redsox fan. We do know why.)
(Also, Arkansas Razorbacks and Redsox fan. We do know why.)
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things that arent the future of civilization
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
things that arent the future of civilization
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
- chatbots
- crypto
- robot butlers
- cars that sorta drive autonomously as long as youre paying attention for when they fail and almost kill a bunch of people
things that actually are the future of civilization
- free clean energy
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I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
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It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
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New ICE data show that the court order banning profiling reduced ICE arrests in LA by 66%! In other words, ICE is effectively admitting that TWO THIRDS of LA arrests were unconstitutional profiling. Did they admit this to the court? NO! They lied to the courts...
August 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New ICE data show that the court order banning profiling reduced ICE arrests in LA by 66%! In other words, ICE is effectively admitting that TWO THIRDS of LA arrests were unconstitutional profiling. Did they admit this to the court? NO! They lied to the courts...
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Watch live as Governor Gavin Newsom and state leaders announce a plan to counter the Trump regime’s attempted takeover of our country.
LIVE: Gavin Newsom speaks on California’s plan to redraw congressional maps
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Watch live as Governor Gavin Newsom and state leaders announce a plan to counter the Trump regime’s attempted takeover of our country.
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Armed Trump administration agents wearing masks just showed up outside of Gavin Newsom’s press conference.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
August 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Armed Trump administration agents wearing masks just showed up outside of Gavin Newsom’s press conference.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
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The moment he named his platform “Truth Social” we were headed this way.
August 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The moment he named his platform “Truth Social” we were headed this way.
Truth and Facts no longer matter
Sean Duffy: "Pete Buttigieg was running for president as opposed to doing his job and making sure that we got our air traffic control system modernized."
(Pete Buttigieg ran for president in 2020. He became transportation secretary in 2021.)
(Pete Buttigieg ran for president in 2020. He became transportation secretary in 2021.)
August 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Truth and Facts no longer matter
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Rule of Law is dead and the USA is a dead democracy that students will be studying in other country's civics classes in the near future.
NY Times: “A former F.B.I. agent who was charged with encouraging the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to kill police officers has been named as an adviser to [DOJ] task force that Pres Trump established to seek retribution against his political enemies.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Rule of Law is dead and the USA is a dead democracy that students will be studying in other country's civics classes in the near future.
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Yep. This is illegal and unconstitutional on its face. The budget and appropriations are laws. The President "shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed", according to the express dictate of the federal constitution. His "priorities" are literally irrelevant.
I continue to be struck by this language of “in accordance with the president’s priorities,” which treats the executive branch as an extension of the person of the president, and not a mechanism for instituting the will of Congress
July 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Yep. This is illegal and unconstitutional on its face. The budget and appropriations are laws. The President "shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed", according to the express dictate of the federal constitution. His "priorities" are literally irrelevant.
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I just hope she will not enjoy a single night without being tormented before sleep
July 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I just hope she will not enjoy a single night without being tormented before sleep
More evidence that the Rule of Law is dead in the USA. Also, this country no longer has a moral code thanks to Christian fascists voting for a completely immoral president.
The new president of the National Sheriffs’ Association participated in the Jan. 6 protests.
The New President of the National Sheriffs’ Association Participated in the Jan. 6 Protests
Chris West was sworn in as the president of the National Sheriffs’...
talkingpointsmemo.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
More evidence that the Rule of Law is dead in the USA. Also, this country no longer has a moral code thanks to Christian fascists voting for a completely immoral president.
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The Senate barely passed Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' today after an all-night circus. But the chaos isn’t just a fluke. It’s the inevitable result of governing through Trump-style campaign tactics. And the result? A bill that is as rotten as the leader who forced his party to ram it through.
The GOP Senate Chose Trump Over The American People—How Big A Price Will They Pay?
When it comes to Trump's 'Big Beautiful' budget bill, the fish rots from the head
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Senate barely passed Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' today after an all-night circus. But the chaos isn’t just a fluke. It’s the inevitable result of governing through Trump-style campaign tactics. And the result? A bill that is as rotten as the leader who forced his party to ram it through.
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This is a United States Senator mocking the assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband. He pretends to be a good Mormon. He’s a sick fuck.
June 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is a United States Senator mocking the assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband. He pretends to be a good Mormon. He’s a sick fuck.
Note to self: Don’t shop at Kroger stores (or any brands they own). Not a problem, don’t like their stores anyway. Their prices are not competitive and employee attitudes suck, now I know why.
Last year, Kroger's CEO raked in $15.4 million — 457x more than its typical employee. Kroger also announced $7.5 billion in stock buybacks.
I don't want to hear that Kroger can't afford to treat its employees fairly.
Solidarity to these workers.
I don't want to hear that Kroger can't afford to treat its employees fairly.
Solidarity to these workers.
Kroger has shut down four Colorado locations as grocery strike begins.
The UFCW just launched these initial walk outs, but the strike could grow dramatically and spread across multiple strikes.
Over 100,000 supermarket workers have authorized strikes across the West and PNW.
The UFCW just launched these initial walk outs, but the strike could grow dramatically and spread across multiple strikes.
Over 100,000 supermarket workers have authorized strikes across the West and PNW.
June 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Note to self: Don’t shop at Kroger stores (or any brands they own). Not a problem, don’t like their stores anyway. Their prices are not competitive and employee attitudes suck, now I know why.
Important safety tip.
June 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Important safety tip.
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I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message.
June 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message.
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Holy moly! This is the No Kings protest in Dallas, Texas. 🙌🙏💪👏🇺🇸👇
June 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Holy moly! This is the No Kings protest in Dallas, Texas. 🙌🙏💪👏🇺🇸👇
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Between 1,500 and 2,000 people attended Juneau, Alaska’s #NoKings rally today under clear skies. That’s based on a series of clickers used by organizers. There were 6-10 silent counterprotesters on the bridge above.
June 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Between 1,500 and 2,000 people attended Juneau, Alaska’s #NoKings rally today under clear skies. That’s based on a series of clickers used by organizers. There were 6-10 silent counterprotesters on the bridge above.
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Dallas before No Kings March. Handmaid Tails. #dallas #texas #nokings #protest #arresttrump #arrestrepublicans
June 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Dallas before No Kings March. Handmaid Tails. #dallas #texas #nokings #protest #arresttrump #arrestrepublicans