@brettmonnard.bsky.social
Teacher, gifted advocate, proud medieval nerd, amature radio host, rennie, pastor's husband, he/him
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"...maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls..."
“That heavy inventory purchase is now, however, wearing thin, and soon Tariffs will be paid on everything they apply to, without avoidance, and the amounts payable to the USA Will SKYROCKET, over and above the already historic levels of dollars received.”
November 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"...maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls..."
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"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Bodied by my eldest , frankly
November 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Bodied by my eldest , frankly
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It's absolutely disgusting what the New York Times, and particularly Azeen Ghorayshi, is doing with its coverage of autism. It's so deeply irresponsible.
It's the same playbook they ran on trans kids.
It's the same playbook they ran on trans kids.
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It's absolutely disgusting what the New York Times, and particularly Azeen Ghorayshi, is doing with its coverage of autism. It's so deeply irresponsible.
It's the same playbook they ran on trans kids.
It's the same playbook they ran on trans kids.
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The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
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So you go “hey Grok, be funny for me”
This is the loneliest a human has ever been. I don’t even want to make fun of him anymore. I don’t leave the house and managed to get disability payments because of how much I struggle with social interactions and even I think this guy’s pitifully lovely.
This is the loneliest a human has ever been. I don’t even want to make fun of him anymore. I don’t leave the house and managed to get disability payments because of how much I struggle with social interactions and even I think this guy’s pitifully lovely.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
So you go “hey Grok, be funny for me”
This is the loneliest a human has ever been. I don’t even want to make fun of him anymore. I don’t leave the house and managed to get disability payments because of how much I struggle with social interactions and even I think this guy’s pitifully lovely.
This is the loneliest a human has ever been. I don’t even want to make fun of him anymore. I don’t leave the house and managed to get disability payments because of how much I struggle with social interactions and even I think this guy’s pitifully lovely.
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Such a small, petty, insecure loser. The Trump admin didn’t trust this drunken fool anywhere near the Ukraine negotiations so they sent the Sec of the Army instead. So this clown needs to play more stupid games.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Such a small, petty, insecure loser. The Trump admin didn’t trust this drunken fool anywhere near the Ukraine negotiations so they sent the Sec of the Army instead. So this clown needs to play more stupid games.
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Interesting summary of the case against private security in Idaho where the issue appears to be whether or not the sheriff had the authority to order them to arrest people.
No seats left at the criminal hearing for the town hall this morning. The KCRCC showed up for this one.
Today we’ll be hearing a motion to dismiss from the defendants (LEAR security guards). The judge has also handed out jury instructions in the event that the case moves forward. #idpol
Today we’ll be hearing a motion to dismiss from the defendants (LEAR security guards). The judge has also handed out jury instructions in the event that the case moves forward. #idpol
November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Interesting summary of the case against private security in Idaho where the issue appears to be whether or not the sheriff had the authority to order them to arrest people.
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The time watching a CNN documentary was a violation of parole.
www.startribune.com/after-watchi...
www.startribune.com/after-watchi...
www.startribune.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The time watching a CNN documentary was a violation of parole.
www.startribune.com/after-watchi...
www.startribune.com/after-watchi...
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An alarming development. The way was paved with the criminalization of various Islamic materials post 9-11.
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
An alarming development. The way was paved with the criminalization of various Islamic materials post 9-11.
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
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This is bullshit.
The time watching a CNN documentary was a violation of parole.
www.startribune.com/after-watchi...
www.startribune.com/after-watchi...
www.startribune.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is bullshit.
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Here is an excellent rundown of what laws these people voted for.
mailchi.mp/wrencollecti...
mailchi.mp/wrencollecti...
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Here is an excellent rundown of what laws these people voted for.
mailchi.mp/wrencollecti...
mailchi.mp/wrencollecti...
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There's a really fantastic piece to be written on the way that social media makes some people believe they are in a customer service relationship with the people they are talking to online.
I want to make something very clear to everyone: I do not work for you. You don't sign my paychecks and the expectation that I do is frankly insane. Go away.
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There's a really fantastic piece to be written on the way that social media makes some people believe they are in a customer service relationship with the people they are talking to online.
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The SECDEF confirming an investigation to the world and labeling an individual under investigation as being part of the “Seditious Six” is unlawful command influence.
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The SECDEF confirming an investigation to the world and labeling an individual under investigation as being part of the “Seditious Six” is unlawful command influence.
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Virtually the definition of...
The SECDEF confirming an investigation to the world and labeling an individual under investigation as being part of the “Seditious Six” is unlawful command influence.
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Virtually the definition of...
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From last week: “Responding with a lengthy joint statement, the lawmakers behind the video reiterated their commitment to the oaths they took, and said that ‘what’s most telling is that the president considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law.’” www.commondreams.org/news/trumps-...
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
From last week: “Responding with a lengthy joint statement, the lawmakers behind the video reiterated their commitment to the oaths they took, and said that ‘what’s most telling is that the president considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law.’” www.commondreams.org/news/trumps-...
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I sometimes wonder if Americans truly understand the global scale of political disruptions, political interference, open violence and destabilization their country has inflicted on millions--billions?--over the decades
I'd wager most don't given what I know of how US history is taught
I'd wager most don't given what I know of how US history is taught
thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I sometimes wonder if Americans truly understand the global scale of political disruptions, political interference, open violence and destabilization their country has inflicted on millions--billions?--over the decades
I'd wager most don't given what I know of how US history is taught
I'd wager most don't given what I know of how US history is taught
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A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
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Elon's "Rosebud" is posting. His deepest desire is for everyone to tell him what a hilarious and clever poster he is. The problem is that he isn't funny. And it kills him.
It explains why he bought Twitter. It's why Grok is the way it is. And it explains . . . whatever the holy hell this is.
It explains why he bought Twitter. It's why Grok is the way it is. And it explains . . . whatever the holy hell this is.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Elon's "Rosebud" is posting. His deepest desire is for everyone to tell him what a hilarious and clever poster he is. The problem is that he isn't funny. And it kills him.
It explains why he bought Twitter. It's why Grok is the way it is. And it explains . . . whatever the holy hell this is.
It explains why he bought Twitter. It's why Grok is the way it is. And it explains . . . whatever the holy hell this is.
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Extraordinary (from BBC). Can any journalist really think this is what's going on?!
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Extraordinary (from BBC). Can any journalist really think this is what's going on?!
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New rule: if you’re a Supreme Court Justice and you’re mentioned in the Epstein files, you have to recuse from any future lawsuit about the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
New rule: if you’re a Supreme Court Justice and you’re mentioned in the Epstein files, you have to recuse from any future lawsuit about the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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Musk claims X is 5% bots. A 2024 5th Column AI study analyzed 1,269 MILLION accounts & estimated that up to 64% of X profiles could be bots. Bots produce content at a much faster rate so a big majority of X content may be bots.
If bots identify that they’re bots, then the choice is yours.
If bots identify that they’re bots, then the choice is yours.
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Musk claims X is 5% bots. A 2024 5th Column AI study analyzed 1,269 MILLION accounts & estimated that up to 64% of X profiles could be bots. Bots produce content at a much faster rate so a big majority of X content may be bots.
If bots identify that they’re bots, then the choice is yours.
If bots identify that they’re bots, then the choice is yours.
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Just saying, but they could always uh… do their jobs instead of being partisan shitweasels?
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Just saying, but they could always uh… do their jobs instead of being partisan shitweasels?
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This is a huge win that you might have missed last week: we successfully pressured airlines to shut down their data broker, which was selling passenger data to the government without a court order. I'm going to keep at it until other industries to follow suit.
After 404 Media's months-long reporting and pressure from lawmakers, the data broker owned by the U.S.’s major airlines will now shut down a program in which it sold access to hundreds of millions of flight records to the government and let agencies track peoples’ movements without a warrant.
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This is a huge win that you might have missed last week: we successfully pressured airlines to shut down their data broker, which was selling passenger data to the government without a court order. I'm going to keep at it until other industries to follow suit.