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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 40m

Is he saying that some Weimar Republic Antifans are still at it; after more than 100 years? 85 years is probably closer to a truth, but still a shocking development!

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 59m

He's definitelysome sort of very sleepy reptilian life form; with those lizard eyes and tiny little forepaws. At times, especially as he slouches across the lawn to his helicopter, he reminds me of Fraudzilla: a hulking barely sentient beast, slouching towards his Bethlehem.

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 1h

Pamnesia, I love that name.

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 1h

A most unctuous and supine man, his emblem of merit is to supplicate himself before his superiors, and do whatever low odious business they desire.
Anyone, that is anyone without a soul, could do his job: a concierge for the white mediocrity.

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 8h

As always

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 9h

“War changes a person.”

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 9h

… to 59 Cit/49 Hwy. One feature is I can now drive from LA to SF on 1 tank (<9 G).
Plus, as I live in an apartment w/out off street parking, an EV vehicle becomes problematic.

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, that is killer. Though I wonder about the long term cost of the battery & the slow erosion of all the electronics. An EV is now an iPhone on wheels.
Time will tell I imagine.

I now drive a Honda Civic Hybrid, and have improved mileage from +/- 29 mpg overall in old Honda …

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 16h

I saw a Director's cut of "L. A. Confidential" at the Academy; afterwards, in conversation (with/ the audience), James Ellroy, author of the book, said the film was better than his book, saying approximately, "they cut out all my pretentious bullshit".
I've loved that unloveable author ever since.

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 16h

Fuck those twats

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 16h

My Father in Law's life stretched from before the automobile until after the Moon Landing.

I've (so far) gone from the founding of the CIA, NSA, SAC, and Joe McCarthy to ICE, RFK, Jr., Stephen Miller, DJT. In other words, I've gone in a big circle from McCarthyism to Trumpism. Less Than Zero.

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 17h

Maybe we need a museum of Tyrants or Wannabee Tyrants.
Give Trump the Caesar Salad Award, or something like that.

Who will last longer, the Donald or this Caesar Salad?

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 17h

As we can see, the War in Portland is Hell....look, even the roosters are up in arms (wings?)

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 17h

Amy McGrath should pay us (the Democrats who wasted our money on her prayers) back for the $100 million that could have actually helped win a few other seats.
Egos are too big, narcissism is rampant, and the sort of individual, "only I" can do it mentality is overwhelming our democracy. Please don't

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 17h

This is a self imposed casualty. This Farmer very literally does not want to know any truth, any facts, any understanding of the real and political factors that are at work.

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 17h

This is a very good statement of the cost of Republicans' Bill:

If they really wanted to pass it (& own it) they could do that with their own votes. But they want a few Democratic votes, so they can pretend it's a bi-partisan compromise. But it's not.

So, are Republicans ready to own their Bill?

Eric Blair @protecttruth.bsky.social · 18h

This is a great video. Credit where credit is due.

“No fucking way!” (The text is bleeped but the audio is not.)

It’s one of the strongest bits of public communication I have seen from Dem leadership since Jan.

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 22h

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 17h

Common Sense + Decency Within the Supreme Court would answer that question: "No, the president can't knowingly turn the military upon our people with lies & distortions, not to mention "contrived facts".
For 1 thing: there's no such thing as a "contrived fact"; if it's contrived, it can't be a fact.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18h

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“Can presidents unleash the armed forces on their own people based on facts that they contrive?” Stephen Vladeck asks in a guest essay. “The text of the relevant statutes doesn’t answer that question. But our constitutional ideals, to say nothing of common sense, should.”

Opinion | No, Trump Can’t Order Troops to Wherever He Wants

The president’s claims about cities don’t hold up.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

This is the Epstein files shutdown.

A screenshot of an X.com post by @AdelitaForAZ
, Adelita Grijalva, stating, "The people of Southern Arizona deserve representation and I'm ready to get to work. Swear me in NOW! @SpeakerJohnson
!" followed by a reply from @GavinNewsom
, Gavin Newsom, saying, "It's not even November and the GOP are already rigging elections." Below, a news headline from McClatchy by Nikki McCann Ramirez dated September 30, 2025, reads, "DEM SAYS MIKE JOHNSON IS DELAYING HER SWEARING-IN TO PREVENT EPSTEIN VOTE," with a photo of Adelita Grijalva smiling at an event in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 18h

File under: "War Is Hell; Portland Edition"

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 22h

Chow Down bro's, and don't listen to Hegseth's rant....

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 22h

I think the billionaires all misunderstood the point of Jonathon Swift's 1792 essay "A Modest Proposal". Swift's essay suggests that poor people in Ireland could ease their economic troubles by selling their children as food to the elite.

This sounds like a Curtis Yarvin proposal for our times.

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 22h

I do not think this is evidence of a free democracy.

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 22h

Q- Did God create this Republican Party?

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topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 22h

. . . & acting (Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Leo DiCaprio)…none as Stars, all as intensely watchable character actors; reminds me of the 70’s films (of Robert Altman, Arthur Penn, a pinch of Tarantino); not even to mention the musical score. . . Did I mention how funny it is?

topiltzin.bsky.social @topiltzin.bsky.social · 22h

I loved this film, "One Battle After Another". It’s a marvel, on so many levels. The first 20 minutes were a bit confusing to me, as to time, place, who, what, but soon enough it all starts to make sense due to the precision of the rest of the film: great cinematography . . . >

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