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Curtis @soccurt.bsky.social · 2h

I'd *really* like more EVs + solar for rural folks who don't have other good transport options. People on my rez back home spend so much on gas and there's a lot of room for installations. Add in bidirectional charging, and people could weather the occasional power outages too.

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Zachary Krueger @zkffb.bsky.social · 3h

The inability to think of anyone other than Lee Greenwood as an alternative to Bad Bunny in the Super Bowl is peak robot brain. Imagine thinking he has appeal in any capacity. 99% of MAGA couldn’t tell you a Lee Greenwood song that’s not God Bless the USA.

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 2h

Every 2024 over the top tweet about what a second Trump term would be like ended up being accurate

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 2h

The situation in America is not great. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Assistant HR Director of Antifa @sethdmichaels.bsky.social · 2h

our elites would so much rather believe that anything bad is just going on in the head of some hypersensitive grad-school TA than accept that some of their golf buddies are legitimately racist

Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 2h

If there is one thing the American mainstream media simply cannot resist, it’s a “Relax, the Libs are overreacting again!” take that presents a wildly disingenuous version of what is actually going on in MAGA land to launder the Right and chide “the Left” for being hysterical.

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Michael Caley @michaelcaley.bsky.social · 1h

so for no reason at all I was thinking about what Democrats should do if the AI bubble pops in the near term and Trump needs a stimulus bill

they should take a page from constitutional monarchies and demand a new set of ministers

Miller, Vought, Bondi, Hegseth, Kennedy, Lutnick out at minimum

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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 8h

I’ve been circling a cursed thought for a while and it’s time to let it out: These guys are Disney Adults for fascism.

the corgi from cowboy bebop @realqrampage.fightins.online · 1d

LMAO LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH
EVERY TIME I DO IT MAKES ME LAUGH

Kash Patel in his own merch looking fucking embarrassing as hell lmao

he’s so fucking ugly

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 13h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 15h

Here’s video of the incident

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Academic Anarchy🏴 @johnbrownbread.bsky.social · 19h

The nazis themselves were not some clever masterminds where everything they did went perfect. They were also comical idiots who did ridiculous things, like invading Russia in the winter.

They gained power because the opposition couldn’t understand that the fascists were not rational agents.

Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · Feb 5

that said: I think the "it's not fascism unless they're good at it" brand of analysis probably isn't the move

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 20h

UI: There's both a Coalition for Community Strengthening and a Coalition for Stronger Communities.

Boss:

a cartoon character from spongebob squarepants is saying oh , please , make it stop !

Alt: a cartoon character from spongebob squarepants is saying oh , please , make it stop !

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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 20h

Donald Trump is watching AI-generated videos of himself clubbing hippies like Junior Soprano watching Curb Your Enthusiasm and thinking it's him

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Jack Tripper @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 22h

Guys like this is exactly why phrasing like “stay woke” came about

The Independent @the-independent.com · 23h

Anti-woke crusader Pete Hegseth praised DEI and working with Democrats while at Harvard, report says

Pete Hegseth praised DEI and working with Democrats while at Harvard, report says

www.independent.co.uk

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 21h

Don’t Believe the Hype: Trump Bum-Rushing DC Reporters Edition talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dont-...

Don’t Believe the Hype: Trump Bum-Rushing DC Reporters Edition

News comes today that Russ Vought is now threatening not to pay...

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 21h

Undercover Informant: Boss, they had 10 speakers, each one started talking about having clear, concise messaging. Each one went on and on for 10 minutes with completely different talking points...

Boss:

a man is sitting in front of a sign that says i think i 'm going to throw up .

Alt: John C. Reilly saying "i think i 'm going to throw up"

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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 21h

Cool, man. Hope you like Zooms where nothing happens.

Robert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 23h

Citing the “martyrdom” of Charlie Kirk, Texas AG Ken Paxton says his office is pursuing sweeping undercover investigations into “leftist” groups. “To those demented souls who seek to kill, steal, and destroy our country, know this: you cannot hide, you cannot escape, and justice is coming."

"Leftist political terrorism is a clear and present danger. Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people," said Attorney General Paxton. "The martyrdom of Charlie Kirk marks a turning point in America.
There can be no compromise with those who want us dead. To that end, I have directed my office to continue its efforts to identify, investigate, and infiltrate these leftist terror cells. To those demented souls who seek to kill, steal, and destroy our country, know this: you cannot hide, you cannot escape, and justice is coming."
The radical Left has incubated an environment where political violence is not only justified but celebrated and praised. In July, nearly two dozen armed leftists connected to various Texas-based Antifa-like groups ambushed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") facility in Alvarado, Texas. On September 10, 2025, a leftist assassin connected to the radical transgender movement murdered Charlie Kirk because of Kirk's bold support for truth, love of country, and unshakable faith. Two weeks later, another deranged leftist opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas.
President Donald Trump has officially designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and instructed his administration to "utilize all applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations — especially those involving terrorist actions — conducted by Antifa." Building on President Trump's bold actions, Attorney General Paxton has instructed his office to initiate sweeping investigations into radical leftist organizations engaged in or providing support to those performing political violence.

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Sky Marchini @sky.skymarchini.net · 22h

Supreme Court: of course states can regulate, and restrict access to, medical procedures if there’s a compelling public interest

Colorado: (bans conversion therapy for minors)

Supreme Court: no not like that, we only meant abortion

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 22h

Let me be clear: backpay for these workers is required under a federal law I wrote with former Senator Cardin — which Trump signed — during the last Trump shutdown.

This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.

Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims

Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 22h

a group of people sitting at a table with the words " can you describe the ruckus sir " on the bottom

Alt: Molly ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall and Emilio estevez from the breakfast club with the words " can you describe the ruckus sir " on the bottom

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 23h

I've always wanted a song about Mr. Sparkle's hog...

a cartoon of homer simpson with his mouth open and the words " super " on the screen

Alt: a cartoon not unlike homer simpson with his mouth open and the words "for lucky best wash, use mr. sparkle"

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 1d

REWIND
MANOSPHERE INFLUENCERS WHO BOOSTED TRUMP ARE NOW COOLING ON HIM
By NIKKI MCCANN RAMIREZ
OCTOBER 6, 2025

And then it’s Homer with a hundred cigarettes in his mouth

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 1d

If you're going to distinguish between the two, then someone with more rings than MJ would like to enter the chat...

a basketball player with the number 5 on his jersey is surrounded by other players

Alt: Robert Horry forever destroying the Sacramento Kings

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 1d

If Jomboy gets the security footage and does some lipreading, this could be his most important work since the garbage can...

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 2d

Hopefully the whole Bari Weiss thing and Ezra Klein thing starts waking people up to the fact that corporate media is mostly populated with mediocre people who have made millions and gained unbelievable influence because they threaten nothing and tell wealthy people exactly what they want to hear.

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Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 2d

People really need to stop with "country over party" as a slogan. It sounds like you're throwing a "country over" party.

Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka.lpm.org · 2d

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Tom Buttry @tsbuttry.bsky.social · 1d

At least once a week, spend time with someone in person and having nothing to do with your job. It could be a partner, a friend, or joining a book club or hobby group, but genuine social interaction is really important and grounding.

essencesimmone.blacksky.app @essencesimmone.blacksky.app · 5d

Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?

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David Bartram @dbartram.bsky.social · 2d

25 people could stop this. Twenty GOP senators and five GOP representatives could summon the courage of their lives: vote to impeach, and then convict.

And then do it again if Vance doesn't learn the intended lesson.

It doesn't even have to mean a Democratic president. Just an end to lawlessness.

Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 2d

The US is on a collision course for a constitutional crisis, as Trump attempts to federalize members of red states and send them to invade blue states against the will of the governors in blue states such as Illinois and California.👇

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