Bill Brantley
@wabranty.bsky.social
I am a longtime Democrat who likes to question conventional wisdom and is a proud resident of the Real Appalachia (not the fake Appalachia of JD "Putin's Puppet" Vance).
"In time, US citizens may find themselves trapped in a diminished, nightmare America—like a post-Musk Twitter at scale—where everything works badly, everything can be turned against you, and everyone else has fled."
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The Enshittification of American Power
First Google and Facebook, then the world. Under Trump 2.0, US statecraft is starting to mimic the worst tendencies of Big Tech.
www.wired.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"In time, US citizens may find themselves trapped in a diminished, nightmare America—like a post-Musk Twitter at scale—where everything works badly, everything can be turned against you, and everyone else has fled."
www.wired.com/story/enshit...
www.wired.com/story/enshit...
"The federal government’s greatest asset is its people. Investing in their development, rather than relying on external experts, is the most reliable way to improve public services long-term. Focusing on upskilling public servants will help build a better future."
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Upskill, Don’t Outsource: Building Federal Tech Talent from Within [1,738 words. Settle in with a nice beverage.] | Dr. William Brantley
"The federal government’s greatest asset is its people. Investing in their development, rather than relying on external experts, is the most reliable way to improve public services long-term. Focusing...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"The federal government’s greatest asset is its people. Investing in their development, rather than relying on external experts, is the most reliable way to improve public services long-term. Focusing on upskilling public servants will help build a better future."
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"When you normalize extremism in service of order, you don’t contain it, you professionalize it. When you excuse cruelty as 'process,' you don’t reduce harm, you routinize it."
Susie Wiles and the Myth of “Not Being an Enabler”
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Susie Wiles and the Myth of “Not Being an Enabler”
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Susie Wiles and the Myth of “Not Being an Enabler”
A reality check from someone who lived it.
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"When you normalize extremism in service of order, you don’t contain it, you professionalize it. When you excuse cruelty as 'process,' you don’t reduce harm, you routinize it."
Susie Wiles and the Myth of “Not Being an Enabler”
open.substack.com/pub/welivedi...
Susie Wiles and the Myth of “Not Being an Enabler”
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We don't need no stinkin' ethics! (sarcastic comment)
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Trump admin launches US Tech Force to recruit temporary workers after shedding thousands this year
Some of the recruits to government service will be on leaves of absence from private sector companies while working for government — a setup that raises ethical questions about conflicts of interest.
www.nextgov.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We don't need no stinkin' ethics! (sarcastic comment)
www.nextgov.com/people/2025/...
www.nextgov.com/people/2025/...
AMERICAN TERROR
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AMERICAN TERROR
The Destruction of USAID Was Not a Scandal. It Was a Blueprint for a Nation Learning to Abandon the Vulnerable to Their Deaths.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
AMERICAN TERROR
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The Strange Death of Trump's Signature Policy
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The Strange Death of Trump's Signature Policy
On DOGE's demise and government-by-chaos.
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The Strange Death of Trump's Signature Policy
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The boats the regime is claiming are going from Venezuela to the US would need to refuel over 20 times to get to Miami.
They are lying to us.
They are lying to us.
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The boats the regime is claiming are going from Venezuela to the US would need to refuel over 20 times to get to Miami.
They are lying to us.
They are lying to us.
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while making some tea i remembered a substitute Physics teacher we had at school for a bit who'd end every lesson with a general "do you have any questions?" segment and one person asked why when you forget to boil a kettle you can tell by the sound because hot and cold water sound different
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
while making some tea i remembered a substitute Physics teacher we had at school for a bit who'd end every lesson with a general "do you have any questions?" segment and one person asked why when you forget to boil a kettle you can tell by the sound because hot and cold water sound different
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Good morning and Happy Thursday 👋
It’s always a great day to meet #NeverTrump friends. I have many packs and if you want to be included please comment or leave a meme.
Have a great day! ❤️☮️
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It’s always a great day to meet #NeverTrump friends. I have many packs and if you want to be included please comment or leave a meme.
Have a great day! ❤️☮️
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a cup of coffee with smoke coming out of it and the words happy thursday my friend good morning
ALT: a cup of coffee with smoke coming out of it and the words happy thursday my friend good morning
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December 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Good morning and Happy Thursday 👋
It’s always a great day to meet #NeverTrump friends. I have many packs and if you want to be included please comment or leave a meme.
Have a great day! ❤️☮️
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It’s always a great day to meet #NeverTrump friends. I have many packs and if you want to be included please comment or leave a meme.
Have a great day! ❤️☮️
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PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
"While several media reports have suggested that DOGE has all but fizzled out, DOGE affiliates are scattered across the federal government working as developers, designers, and even leading agencies in powerful roles."
www.wired.com/story/what-i...
www.wired.com/story/what-i...
DOGE Isn’t Dead. Here’s What Its Operatives Are Doing Now
Contrary to popular reports, DOGE has “burrowed into the agencies like ticks,” government sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"While several media reports have suggested that DOGE has all but fizzled out, DOGE affiliates are scattered across the federal government working as developers, designers, and even leading agencies in powerful roles."
www.wired.com/story/what-i...
www.wired.com/story/what-i...
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The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially the parents. And we’re grateful to the first responders and rescue teams working around the clock to help.
July 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially the parents. And we’re grateful to the first responders and rescue teams working around the clock to help.
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"Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials," per NYT.
July 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials," per NYT.
Will Muskrat be hoisted by his own DOGE? (evil laugh)
July 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Will Muskrat be hoisted by his own DOGE? (evil laugh)
It's not like the US would go to war with a country based on rumors of a WMD. Rumors that were proven later to be false.
Oh, wait . . .
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Oh, wait . . .
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'There Is No Intel': Trump's Attacks on Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say
Trump’s decision to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities was not based on new intelligence, administration officials say.
www.rollingstone.com
June 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It's not like the US would go to war with a country based on rumors of a WMD. Rumors that were proven later to be false.
Oh, wait . . .
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Oh, wait . . .
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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June 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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