Ash, apparently
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@arreffbee.bsky.social
· Nov 14
RULES FOR BLUESKY
Welcome friends! Here are some differences from the BirdSite that I hope you'll respect.
1. We do not quote dunk. Quote dunking is a miserable thing to do. It spreads terrible crap to your friends feeds and generates rage clicks. I unfollow people who quote dunk.
Welcome friends! Here are some differences from the BirdSite that I hope you'll respect.
1. We do not quote dunk. Quote dunking is a miserable thing to do. It spreads terrible crap to your friends feeds and generates rage clicks. I unfollow people who quote dunk.
It does come in bags too
posting this for those who are not aware of what whole milk is called in canada
February 14, 2026 at 3:13 AM
It does come in bags too
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Jesus Christ we gotta stop thinking of books as "content" to be "consumed" at an ever greater pace
June 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Jesus Christ we gotta stop thinking of books as "content" to be "consumed" at an ever greater pace
Okay as much as I love tail fins can I please have one (1) decent utilitarian hatchback in plug-in hybrid form?
Most of my driving is ten miles from home but several times I year I need to go 500+ and I can't add two more hours to the trip please just let me use gas for those
Most of my driving is ten miles from home but several times I year I need to go 500+ and I can't add two more hours to the trip please just let me use gas for those
February 14, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Okay as much as I love tail fins can I please have one (1) decent utilitarian hatchback in plug-in hybrid form?
Most of my driving is ten miles from home but several times I year I need to go 500+ and I can't add two more hours to the trip please just let me use gas for those
Most of my driving is ten miles from home but several times I year I need to go 500+ and I can't add two more hours to the trip please just let me use gas for those
I actually think this is going okay right now. Ish. Better than expected.
DHS is shutting down shortly while the rest of the government remains open bc democrats (so far, things could change) actually handled this situation pretty well, but if you think those facts are going to have any effect on senate Gabe’s poasting, well, I’m afraid you don’t know senate Gabe.
February 14, 2026 at 2:33 AM
I actually think this is going okay right now. Ish. Better than expected.
When is Schumer going to understand that there is no legitimate function of an executive-branch domestic paramilitary
This is why there must be a full, independent investigation of every incident that ICE has been involved in. DHS and this administration cannot be trusted to carry out investigations on their own.
And it’s why Democrats are fighting to rein in ICE.
And it’s why Democrats are fighting to rein in ICE.
February 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
When is Schumer going to understand that there is no legitimate function of an executive-branch domestic paramilitary
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
Thanks I hate it
NIMBYism to the rescue
NIMBYism to the rescue
for better or worse, this will probably be the most successful and compelling argument by communities against ICE concentration camps being built:
(from this piece: archive.is/eGsQf)
(from this piece: archive.is/eGsQf)
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Thanks I hate it
NIMBYism to the rescue
NIMBYism to the rescue
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This is the white nationalist and pusher of antisemitism that the Trump administration is trying to get confirmed right now in the Senate. Shameful sick stuff:
KFile: Trump nominee for key State Department position attempted to erase years of inflammatory social media posts | CNN Politics
Jeremy Carl, a top Trump State Department nominee, deleted thousands of social media posts, many demonstrating a history of inflammatory commentary— including incendiary posts about race, claims that ...
www.cnn.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
This is the white nationalist and pusher of antisemitism that the Trump administration is trying to get confirmed right now in the Senate. Shameful sick stuff:
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Again! Congratulations! To the number one killer of US troops! The US military!!!
February 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Again! Congratulations! To the number one killer of US troops! The US military!!!
This is just COINTELPRO again
SCOOP: An FBI counterterrorism agent spent weeks pursuing a nonviolent climate activist, and showed up at his door. The visit suggests a possible probe into the climate group as the Trump admin increases surveillance of activists, calls them domestic "terrorists."
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/f...
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/f...
FBI Counterterrorism Agents Spent Weeks Seeking a Climate Activist — Then Showed Up at His Door
The visit suggests a possible FBI probe into Extinction Rebellion NYC as the Trump administration increases surveillance of activist groups.
theintercept.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
This is just COINTELPRO again
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he's a nazi. he told us he was a nazi, he keeps doing nazi things. he's a nazi.
The silence of US elites about this remains stunning & utterly damning.
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
Many social media posts by Tesla CEO on his platform are indiscernible from those of white supremacists, say experts
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
he's a nazi. he told us he was a nazi, he keeps doing nazi things. he's a nazi.
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we know this, but a reminder: anytime ICE CBP etc says they’re drawing down their presence in a city, it’s bullshit. whatever their numbers, lawless federal agents remain behind & still cause havoc & kidnap people. Also relocated agents just go somewhere else to destroy lives. Abolish ICE end DHS
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
we know this, but a reminder: anytime ICE CBP etc says they’re drawing down their presence in a city, it’s bullshit. whatever their numbers, lawless federal agents remain behind & still cause havoc & kidnap people. Also relocated agents just go somewhere else to destroy lives. Abolish ICE end DHS
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He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Hey @egall.bsky.social is there any appetite at all among the reps for working towards passing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? It's only 4 EVs but every one counts
February 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Hey @egall.bsky.social is there any appetite at all among the reps for working towards passing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? It's only 4 EVs but every one counts
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These dudes think this is so clever.
Beyond the difference in harms that accompanies the age limits for booze and voting, there were 26,000+ arrests of minors for liquor law violations in 2019. It’s a relatively common crime.
There are functionally no arrests each year for in-person voter fraud.
Beyond the difference in harms that accompanies the age limits for booze and voting, there were 26,000+ arrests of minors for liquor law violations in 2019. It’s a relatively common crime.
There are functionally no arrests each year for in-person voter fraud.
Rep. Brian Steil: "I flew home to my home state of Wisconsin, went to buy a 6 pack a beer, the clerk asked for my ID, confirmed it, and then I was allowed to buy the beer. I just think it's nuts that we protect our beer more than our ballots."
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
These dudes think this is so clever.
Beyond the difference in harms that accompanies the age limits for booze and voting, there were 26,000+ arrests of minors for liquor law violations in 2019. It’s a relatively common crime.
There are functionally no arrests each year for in-person voter fraud.
Beyond the difference in harms that accompanies the age limits for booze and voting, there were 26,000+ arrests of minors for liquor law violations in 2019. It’s a relatively common crime.
There are functionally no arrests each year for in-person voter fraud.
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He gave them the anti-aircraft laser because he's pleased with their work kicking down doors, crashing cars, and shooting innocents.
Y'all must understand, the work of CBP and ICE has the *full* endorsement of the regime. They love the terror, they WANT the terror. The terror is the point.
Y'all must understand, the work of CBP and ICE has the *full* endorsement of the regime. They love the terror, they WANT the terror. The terror is the point.
HEGSETH GAVE THE GUYS SHOOTING CITIZENS IN THE STREET AND BREAKING DOWN DOORS AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT LASER.
Sorry for shouting I just can’t hear my thoughts over the ringing in my ears.
Sorry for shouting I just can’t hear my thoughts over the ringing in my ears.
February 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
He gave them the anti-aircraft laser because he's pleased with their work kicking down doors, crashing cars, and shooting innocents.
Y'all must understand, the work of CBP and ICE has the *full* endorsement of the regime. They love the terror, they WANT the terror. The terror is the point.
Y'all must understand, the work of CBP and ICE has the *full* endorsement of the regime. They love the terror, they WANT the terror. The terror is the point.
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Particularly since easier access to rape of all kinds and enhanced immunity from any consequence has been revealed beyond shadow of doubt as one of the primary —if not the sole—motivations behind the drive to acquire vast wealth.
A billionaire should be presumed a serial rapist.
A billionaire should be presumed a serial rapist.
If your response to the question “What are you going to do about the rapists?” is “Let me tell you how much richer the rich people are,” then you answered the question and your answer is “Nothing.”
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Particularly since easier access to rape of all kinds and enhanced immunity from any consequence has been revealed beyond shadow of doubt as one of the primary —if not the sole—motivations behind the drive to acquire vast wealth.
A billionaire should be presumed a serial rapist.
A billionaire should be presumed a serial rapist.
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Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters were already indefensible.
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter convicted on child molestation charges, adding to pattern
Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters were already indefensible. That so many of them ended up committing additional crimes makes the move look even worse.
www.ms.now
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters were already indefensible.
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The fact that so many of those who received pardons went on to commit additional crimes, including many felonies, makes the move look so much worse.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Watching China become the climate change heroes while Trump's America throws away renewable tech & knowledge & instead becomes the climate change villains is wild
All because some offshore windmills were visible from Donald's little Scottish golf club & he's too much of a petty moron to handle it
All because some offshore windmills were visible from Donald's little Scottish golf club & he's too much of a petty moron to handle it
If China's emissions had kept growing at previous levels emissions would like, what, maybe a full GIGATONNE higher....the area of avoided emissions here is like deleting the emissions of entire countries. This is happening at a scale that will very clearly have an effect in lessening disasters
February 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Watching China become the climate change heroes while Trump's America throws away renewable tech & knowledge & instead becomes the climate change villains is wild
All because some offshore windmills were visible from Donald's little Scottish golf club & he's too much of a petty moron to handle it
All because some offshore windmills were visible from Donald's little Scottish golf club & he's too much of a petty moron to handle it
Okay but I'm DYING at "our unofficial state fish is the sink hole"
Almost worth it for that line
Almost worth it for that line
Oh for fuck sake. How is anyone still falling for this bullshit? You can’t just dig tunnels in Florida. Our unofficial state fish is the sink hole. Anyway. RIP Harry Potter land, swallowed by Elon Musk’s giant unfinished hole in the ground probably.
Elon Musk’s tunneling company tapped to link Universal parks
The company is best known for creating the underground Las Vegas Loop. But little is known about how The Boring Company intends to proceed in Central Florida, including how it might approach constr…
www.orlandosentinel.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Okay but I'm DYING at "our unofficial state fish is the sink hole"
Almost worth it for that line
Almost worth it for that line
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The SAVE Act has passed the House, making it harder for 69 million American women to vote.
This isn’t about voter fraud or undocumented immigrants.
This is about suppressing the female vote.
They want to repeal the 19th and this is a step in that direction.
This isn’t about voter fraud or undocumented immigrants.
This is about suppressing the female vote.
They want to repeal the 19th and this is a step in that direction.
February 12, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The SAVE Act has passed the House, making it harder for 69 million American women to vote.
This isn’t about voter fraud or undocumented immigrants.
This is about suppressing the female vote.
They want to repeal the 19th and this is a step in that direction.
This isn’t about voter fraud or undocumented immigrants.
This is about suppressing the female vote.
They want to repeal the 19th and this is a step in that direction.
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Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
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it's deeply funny how maintaining the belief in fascism requires hiding any contrary information, and how every institution has to abase itself toward that end.
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
it's deeply funny how maintaining the belief in fascism requires hiding any contrary information, and how every institution has to abase itself toward that end.
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You realise it is three years to the day that Brianna Ghey was murdered.
An innocent young girl killed because of transphobia and hate. What's changed in the three years since? Transphobes have upped their attacks. The government has increased discrimination.
It doesn't have to be like this.
An innocent young girl killed because of transphobia and hate. What's changed in the three years since? Transphobes have upped their attacks. The government has increased discrimination.
It doesn't have to be like this.
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
You realise it is three years to the day that Brianna Ghey was murdered.
An innocent young girl killed because of transphobia and hate. What's changed in the three years since? Transphobes have upped their attacks. The government has increased discrimination.
It doesn't have to be like this.
An innocent young girl killed because of transphobia and hate. What's changed in the three years since? Transphobes have upped their attacks. The government has increased discrimination.
It doesn't have to be like this.