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· Apr 23
I was out getting steps when a homeowner called me over. I turned. He started approaching me and I saw that he was holding a hatchet. He asked me a question - I think it was something like ‘Can you help me?’ ‘Not when you’re holding an axe!,’ I half-yelled.
Story 🧵.
Semi-spoiler: Snake!
Story 🧵.
Semi-spoiler: Snake!
Interesting (to me, at least) encounter yesterday with an axe-wielding killer:
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The “i’ll fix everything on day one” loser is still blaming Joe Biden on day 328.
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The “i’ll fix everything on day one” loser is still blaming Joe Biden on day 328.
The Trump administration is providing to immigration officials the names of ALL travelers passing through U.S. airports.
They are watching YOU. But don’t worry, if you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ll be fine.
They are watching YOU. But don’t worry, if you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ll be fine.
SCOOP: The Trump administration is providing the names of all travelers passing through U.S. airports to immigration officials in search of people with deportation orders, a substantial expansion of government efforts to draw on data to hunt down immigrants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Trump administration is providing to immigration officials the names of ALL travelers passing through U.S. airports.
They are watching YOU. But don’t worry, if you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ll be fine.
They are watching YOU. But don’t worry, if you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ll be fine.
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National Park Service Receives One Final Punch in the Gut From the Trump Administration #NationalParks open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
National Park Service Receives One Final Punch in the Gut From the Trump Administration
You would think that after all the uncertainty and challenges experienced by National Park Service staff during the shutdown of the federal government, they would be allowed to finish out the year in ...
open.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
National Park Service Receives One Final Punch in the Gut From the Trump Administration #NationalParks open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
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Damnit this is good writing, @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social.
December 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Damnit this is good writing, @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social.
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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
For years, National Parks passes featured the winner of an annual photography competition.
Trump wants his face on them instead.
As if that weren’t gross enough, the administration recently announced it would no longer allow free admission on MLK Day and Juneteenth… but will for Trump’s birthday.
Trump wants his face on them instead.
As if that weren’t gross enough, the administration recently announced it would no longer allow free admission on MLK Day and Juneteenth… but will for Trump’s birthday.
Wildlife group sues to remove Trump photo from 2026 national parks pass
The 2026 America the Beautiful pass featuring the president’s face violates a 2004 law and causes “aesthetic harm,” the Center for Biological Diversity said.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Why do the Republicans lie so much about Obamacare?
They want it to die, but don’t want to be seen killing it.
A THREAD.
They want it to die, but don’t want to be seen killing it.
A THREAD.
1. If you have been following the healthcare debate in Washington, you probably know that subsidies for those of us who buy insurance via state-based Obamacare exchanges are going to run out by year’s end.
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why do the Republicans lie so much about Obamacare?
They want it to die, but don’t want to be seen killing it.
A THREAD.
They want it to die, but don’t want to be seen killing it.
A THREAD.
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when you see Trump on camera angrily attacking female reporters for asking straightforward questions, it doesn’t take much to imagine what he does behind closed doors when a woman says ‘No’
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
when you see Trump on camera angrily attacking female reporters for asking straightforward questions, it doesn’t take much to imagine what he does behind closed doors when a woman says ‘No’
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It needs to be said occasionally that if you're a liberal, there is no alternative political party. The Democrats are what you have. Yes, there are minor parties, but they only matter when they work in tandem with the Dems. You can't write off the Democrats. You have to push them forward.
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It needs to be said occasionally that if you're a liberal, there is no alternative political party. The Democrats are what you have. Yes, there are minor parties, but they only matter when they work in tandem with the Dems. You can't write off the Democrats. You have to push them forward.
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On this website, I often see a customer service attitude toward the Democrats, as in: they are not doing what I want them to do so I'll shop around elsewhere. There is no elsewhere. This is America. There are two parties. That's it. If they are not what you want, you have to make them be it.
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On this website, I often see a customer service attitude toward the Democrats, as in: they are not doing what I want them to do so I'll shop around elsewhere. There is no elsewhere. This is America. There are two parties. That's it. If they are not what you want, you have to make them be it.
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This state of affairs can be maddening. That should also be said. I struggle to balance hope for the future and knowledge of what has been. The Democrats can be disappointing, to say the least. But they are the only vehicle for progress. If there's to be a New New Deal, it will come from the Dems.
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This state of affairs can be maddening. That should also be said. I struggle to balance hope for the future and knowledge of what has been. The Democrats can be disappointing, to say the least. But they are the only vehicle for progress. If there's to be a New New Deal, it will come from the Dems.
You probably have this already, but FYI @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
The best reading of this article: Trump is going to use FDA to restrict medication abortion, but he wants to wait until after the midterms so the Republicans don't experience blowback. But that just makes the midterms more important. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FDA Slow Walking a Long-Awaited Abortion Pill Safety Study
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed a promised review of safety data for the abortion drug mifepristone at Commissioner Marty Makary’s request to put it off until after the midterm elections,...
www.bloomberg.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
You probably have this already, but FYI @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
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Republicans use the "I'm not familiar with that" dodge several times a day now, and if a reporters or anchor isn't ready and willing to shut them down as soon as they try it, that means they're either incompetent at their job or a willing accomplice to the lies.
Either way, never trust them again.
Either way, never trust them again.
If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
December 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Republicans use the "I'm not familiar with that" dodge several times a day now, and if a reporters or anchor isn't ready and willing to shut them down as soon as they try it, that means they're either incompetent at their job or a willing accomplice to the lies.
Either way, never trust them again.
Either way, never trust them again.
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If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
My all-time favorite Tony Romo quote.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My all-time favorite Tony Romo quote.
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There is no sight that more efficiently puts the lie to immigration “court” than the common sight of children “representing themselves.” Children too small to climb into the chair, children in pajamas who don’t know where they are, children not yet old enough to speak.
Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
More than a dozen undocumented minors were forced to make their case in front of an immigration judge as the Trump administration ramps up removal proceedings.
coppercourier.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There is no sight that more efficiently puts the lie to immigration “court” than the common sight of children “representing themselves.” Children too small to climb into the chair, children in pajamas who don’t know where they are, children not yet old enough to speak.
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After the first year all the competent fighters are dead, and then it's just 20 years of 15 year old kids shooting each other.
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
After the first year all the competent fighters are dead, and then it's just 20 years of 15 year old kids shooting each other.
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I've been saying this for a year now: the Democrats have missed a gigantic political opportunity--and, at this point, have failed in an ethical obligation--to create a shadow-government health department that dispenses medically accurate information, guidance, and advice.
WATCH: A CDC panel voted to end the recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine, despite a 99% drop in cases since in the 30 years since it was implemented. Chris Hayes and Brandy Zadrozny react. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6REM...
CDC Panel ends recommendation for newborn hepatitis B shot
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I've been saying this for a year now: the Democrats have missed a gigantic political opportunity--and, at this point, have failed in an ethical obligation--to create a shadow-government health department that dispenses medically accurate information, guidance, and advice.
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The Constitution is very straightforward on birthright citizenship. There's no ambiguity in the language, no other plausible interpretation.
The fact that this is a public discussion at all, and that the Supreme Court is taking it up, is on its own anti-constitutional bullshit.
Read the text👇
The fact that this is a public discussion at all, and that the Supreme Court is taking it up, is on its own anti-constitutional bullshit.
Read the text👇
It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.
December 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Constitution is very straightforward on birthright citizenship. There's no ambiguity in the language, no other plausible interpretation.
The fact that this is a public discussion at all, and that the Supreme Court is taking it up, is on its own anti-constitutional bullshit.
Read the text👇
The fact that this is a public discussion at all, and that the Supreme Court is taking it up, is on its own anti-constitutional bullshit.
Read the text👇
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December 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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There is no point along the chain of command—from then-VADM Bradley down to the crew member triggering the missile—where anyone has any excuse whatsoever for giving or following that order.
December 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
There is no point along the chain of command—from then-VADM Bradley down to the crew member triggering the missile—where anyone has any excuse whatsoever for giving or following that order.
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“Traumatized, humiliated, degraded.”
The nurse, a US citizen, 4’11”, 85 lbs, says she was following orders when she was dragged out of her car by masked immigration agents in Florida.
It was the 3rd time she had been stopped and told to produce ID.
Free link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
The nurse, a US citizen, 4’11”, 85 lbs, says she was following orders when she was dragged out of her car by masked immigration agents in Florida.
It was the 3rd time she had been stopped and told to produce ID.
Free link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Exclusive: Woman detained by feds in Keys says she was following agents’ orders
“This is not the America that I grew up in, and this is not the America that we represent.”
www.miamiherald.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“Traumatized, humiliated, degraded.”
The nurse, a US citizen, 4’11”, 85 lbs, says she was following orders when she was dragged out of her car by masked immigration agents in Florida.
It was the 3rd time she had been stopped and told to produce ID.
Free link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
The nurse, a US citizen, 4’11”, 85 lbs, says she was following orders when she was dragged out of her car by masked immigration agents in Florida.
It was the 3rd time she had been stopped and told to produce ID.
Free link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
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41 minutes of watching two shipwrecked men trying to flip a boat and signaling for surrender/help before firing on them again reminds me of the 9.5 minutes Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck, in that it’s an agonizingly long time to be killing helpless people who clearly posed no threat.
December 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
41 minutes of watching two shipwrecked men trying to flip a boat and signaling for surrender/help before firing on them again reminds me of the 9.5 minutes Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck, in that it’s an agonizingly long time to be killing helpless people who clearly posed no threat.
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Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:
February 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why: