Atticus
@atticuspund.bsky.social
Husband, father, immigrant, liberal, believer in science, observer of facts, and prone to outbursts of sarcasm. I'd rather learn from other peoples' mistakes.
Saorfaimid sinn féin ón gcos ar bolg.
Saorfaimid sinn féin ón gcos ar bolg.
Pinned
#USPOL
This is how Royals are treated when they associate with pedophiles.
If we have a king, he should be held to the same standard.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
This is how Royals are treated when they associate with pedophiles.
If we have a king, he should be held to the same standard.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of His Royal Title
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM
#USPOL
This is how Royals are treated when they associate with pedophiles.
If we have a king, he should be held to the same standard.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
This is how Royals are treated when they associate with pedophiles.
If we have a king, he should be held to the same standard.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
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Hmmm.
Reminds me of the massive corporations raking in BILLIONS that “can’t afford” to pay us a living wage. 🤔
Reminds me of the massive corporations raking in BILLIONS that “can’t afford” to pay us a living wage. 🤔
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hmmm.
Reminds me of the massive corporations raking in BILLIONS that “can’t afford” to pay us a living wage. 🤔
Reminds me of the massive corporations raking in BILLIONS that “can’t afford” to pay us a living wage. 🤔
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#USPOL
Definitely lost the plot... as if the USSC could be in thrall to anyone/thing other than dear leader.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Definitely lost the plot... as if the USSC could be in thrall to anyone/thing other than dear leader.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Trump accuses Canada of attempting to influence US supreme court with anti-tariff advertising campaign – live
The US president announced he ended talks in retaliation to an ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
#USPOL
Definitely lost the plot... as if the USSC could be in thrall to anyone/thing other than dear leader.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Definitely lost the plot... as if the USSC could be in thrall to anyone/thing other than dear leader.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
#USPOL
If the Democrats cave on this, they should all be ousted and replaced with senators that have spines.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
If the Democrats cave on this, they should all be ousted and replaced with senators that have spines.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says
The 20-day U.S. federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#USPOL
If the Democrats cave on this, they should all be ousted and replaced with senators that have spines.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
If the Democrats cave on this, they should all be ousted and replaced with senators that have spines.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
#uspol
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.
More extrajudicial kills by a rogue President.
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.
More extrajudicial kills by a rogue President.
October 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#uspol
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.
More extrajudicial kills by a rogue President.
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.
More extrajudicial kills by a rogue President.
#uspol
And so the the insanity continues with a predictable market reaction. Down 1.5%
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
And so the the insanity continues with a predictable market reaction. Down 1.5%
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Threatens New China Tariffs, Sees ‘No Reason’ to Meet Xi
US President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase” of tariffs on goods from China, citing recent “hostile” export controls on rare-earth minerals, and said he saw “no reason” to meet with Chine...
www.bloomberg.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#uspol
And so the the insanity continues with a predictable market reaction. Down 1.5%
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
And so the the insanity continues with a predictable market reaction. Down 1.5%
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#uspol #antifa
Follow the carnage as it unfolds in Portland where Antifa are eating their pets.
Oh the horror!
Sigh.
www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/w...
Follow the carnage as it unfolds in Portland where Antifa are eating their pets.
Oh the horror!
Sigh.
www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/w...
Webcams around Portland - meteoblue
Current webcams for Portland. Check if it is currently sunny, rainy, cloudy or even snowing in Portland
www.meteoblue.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
#uspol #antifa
Follow the carnage as it unfolds in Portland where Antifa are eating their pets.
Oh the horror!
Sigh.
www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/w...
Follow the carnage as it unfolds in Portland where Antifa are eating their pets.
Oh the horror!
Sigh.
www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/w...
#uspol
CBS is becoming another largely ignored mainstream media outlet.
This is just hastening that exit. No-one will care.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
CBS is becoming another largely ignored mainstream media outlet.
This is just hastening that exit. No-one will care.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
CBS News staffers react to Bari Weiss being named editor-in-chief: ‘It’s utterly depressing’
Six network employees expressed a mix of emotions over the appointment in conversations with the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#uspol
CBS is becoming another largely ignored mainstream media outlet.
This is just hastening that exit. No-one will care.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
CBS is becoming another largely ignored mainstream media outlet.
This is just hastening that exit. No-one will care.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
As John Oliver said - “Fuck you, Make me.” Release the Epstein files.
September 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
Does anyone think this could be the US trying to destabilize Denmark so we can invade Greenland?
Hmm!
Why indeed are all those generals being recalled to Washington for a meeting?
Hmm!
This is how conspiracy theories get started.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hmm!
Why indeed are all those generals being recalled to Washington for a meeting?
Hmm!
This is how conspiracy theories get started.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Denmark Reports More Drone Sightings at Military Facilities
Danish authorities sighted yet more drones at several military facilities overnight, as incursions in the Nordic country entered a seventh day.
www.bloomberg.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Does anyone think this could be the US trying to destabilize Denmark so we can invade Greenland?
Hmm!
Why indeed are all those generals being recalled to Washington for a meeting?
Hmm!
This is how conspiracy theories get started.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hmm!
Why indeed are all those generals being recalled to Washington for a meeting?
Hmm!
This is how conspiracy theories get started.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.
September 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.
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An Oregon firefighter is back home after spending nearly a month in immigration detention following his arrest while battling an active blaze, his legal team confirmed on Thursday.
An Oregon firefighter is back home after spending nearly a month in immigration detention following his arrest while battling an active blaze, his legal team confirmed on Thursday.
Firefighter released from ICE custody after arrest on front line sparked outrage (ABC News)
An Oregon firefighter is back home after spending nearly a month in immigration detention following his arrest while battling an active blaze, his legal team...
l.smartnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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An Oregon firefighter is back home after spending nearly a month in immigration detention following his arrest while battling an active blaze, his legal team confirmed on Thursday.
An Oregon firefighter is back home after spending nearly a month in immigration detention following his arrest while battling an active blaze, his legal team confirmed on Thursday.
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Mockler: I'm pretty tired of conservatives gaslighting about the current political environment and Donald Trump's rhetoric when all of this escalation can be traced back to his entrance into American politics.
September 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Mockler: I'm pretty tired of conservatives gaslighting about the current political environment and Donald Trump's rhetoric when all of this escalation can be traced back to his entrance into American politics.
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@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
Why don’t you congressional democrats put a poll up on BlueSky and ask us, the actual resistance, if we want a shutdown? Answer is YES!👍
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
Why don’t you congressional democrats put a poll up on BlueSky and ask us, the actual resistance, if we want a shutdown? Answer is YES!👍
September 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
@schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
Why don’t you congressional democrats put a poll up on BlueSky and ask us, the actual resistance, if we want a shutdown? Answer is YES!👍
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
Why don’t you congressional democrats put a poll up on BlueSky and ask us, the actual resistance, if we want a shutdown? Answer is YES!👍
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#uspol
Let's see if Microsoft has what it takes to tell tRump to FATWO
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Let's see if Microsoft has what it takes to tell tRump to FATWO
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Calls for Microsoft to Fire Former Biden Aide Lisa Monaco
President Donald Trump called for Microsoft Corp. to fire Lisa Monaco, the company’s president of global affairs, the latest in a series of moves targeting former government officials he perceives as ...
www.bloomberg.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#uspol
Let's see if Microsoft has what it takes to tell tRump to FATWO
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Let's see if Microsoft has what it takes to tell tRump to FATWO
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#uspol
The Trump administration is considering a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina to help President Javier Milei weather a market slump.
(Our tax dollars!)
This is what goes on in Buenos Aires:
(But then it's not Venezuela) Double standard? I think so.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
The Trump administration is considering a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina to help President Javier Milei weather a market slump.
(Our tax dollars!)
This is what goes on in Buenos Aires:
(But then it's not Venezuela) Double standard? I think so.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Drug traffickers livestream Argentinian women’s torture and killing
Brenda del Castillo, Morena Verdi and Lara Gutiérrez were lured with a promise of a $300 payment for a ‘sex party’
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#uspol
The Trump administration is considering a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina to help President Javier Milei weather a market slump.
(Our tax dollars!)
This is what goes on in Buenos Aires:
(But then it's not Venezuela) Double standard? I think so.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
The Trump administration is considering a $20 billion lifeline for Argentina to help President Javier Milei weather a market slump.
(Our tax dollars!)
This is what goes on in Buenos Aires:
(But then it's not Venezuela) Double standard? I think so.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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The administration has gone straight into Posting Mode without really even taking a more than a few seconds here and there to express sadness and grief for the person in detention who was murdered today. Trump’s statement on it doesn’t even mention it!
September 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The administration has gone straight into Posting Mode without really even taking a more than a few seconds here and there to express sadness and grief for the person in detention who was murdered today. Trump’s statement on it doesn’t even mention it!
#uspol
The United States is the world’s biggest producer of both oil and natural gas, and Mr. Trump has made it a priority to increase exports of these fossil fuels.
That's the REAL reason he refuses to acknowledge climate change.
Not so - everyone else. Who's he going to sell the oil and gas to?
The United States is the world’s biggest producer of both oil and natural gas, and Mr. Trump has made it a priority to increase exports of these fossil fuels.
That's the REAL reason he refuses to acknowledge climate change.
Not so - everyone else. Who's he going to sell the oil and gas to?
September 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#uspol
The United States is the world’s biggest producer of both oil and natural gas, and Mr. Trump has made it a priority to increase exports of these fossil fuels.
That's the REAL reason he refuses to acknowledge climate change.
Not so - everyone else. Who's he going to sell the oil and gas to?
The United States is the world’s biggest producer of both oil and natural gas, and Mr. Trump has made it a priority to increase exports of these fossil fuels.
That's the REAL reason he refuses to acknowledge climate change.
Not so - everyone else. Who's he going to sell the oil and gas to?
#uspol
tRump keeps plugging oil and coal while,
"VCs plan to avoid allocating funds to Western startups that can't compete with Chinese peers, with some already halting investments in Western battery cell manufacturers and looking to collaborate with Chinese firms."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
tRump keeps plugging oil and coal while,
"VCs plan to avoid allocating funds to Western startups that can't compete with Chinese peers, with some already halting investments in Western battery cell manufacturers and looking to collaborate with Chinese firms."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Road Trip Exposes List of Uninvestable Assets in the West
Venture capitalists in clean tech are starting to say out loud what they’ve suspected for a while: China’s dominance has left key sectors in the West uninvestable.
www.bloomberg.com
September 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#uspol
tRump keeps plugging oil and coal while,
"VCs plan to avoid allocating funds to Western startups that can't compete with Chinese peers, with some already halting investments in Western battery cell manufacturers and looking to collaborate with Chinese firms."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
tRump keeps plugging oil and coal while,
"VCs plan to avoid allocating funds to Western startups that can't compete with Chinese peers, with some already halting investments in Western battery cell manufacturers and looking to collaborate with Chinese firms."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...