Spencer’s Butte’s Shadow
@brienmcmullen.bsky.social
Teaching reading skills to K-5. Dad.
History, Folklore, Jazz, Bass Player, Conjugal, Organic gardening, Hiking, Politics, Finance, Deadhead, Tree Hugging Dirt Worshipper.
Incapable of stopping before reaching the character limit.
History, Folklore, Jazz, Bass Player, Conjugal, Organic gardening, Hiking, Politics, Finance, Deadhead, Tree Hugging Dirt Worshipper.
Incapable of stopping before reaching the character limit.
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Adhere to any of these factions and it will instantly declare you to be a great man and a genius, while the other will hate you and declare you to be a nincompoop. At any rate, though having enemies you will also have friends. By maintaining an unbiased and sober view on the subject, you will incur
In my hierarchy, "Internet rando" is higher than "Professional Twitter Personality".
February 13, 2026 at 3:36 AM
In my hierarchy, "Internet rando" is higher than "Professional Twitter Personality".
One moment deep in the winter,
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
One moment deep in the winter,
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
I crack open a jar from the Summer garden.
It's still sunny in there.
The brine tastes as fresh as snoot full of a crashing wave.
The vines scratched my arms when I brushed against the prickly leaves.
Crawling in the shade of the cuke patch.
Making plans.
All of our environmental protections are being rolled back, but at least leftists punished Joe Biden for Israel's actions in Gaza.
Because that is what is most important.
Or have leftists stopped caring about Gaza?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
Because that is what is most important.
Or have leftists stopped caring about Gaza?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
What to Know About the E.P.A.’s Big Attack on Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM
All of our environmental protections are being rolled back, but at least leftists punished Joe Biden for Israel's actions in Gaza.
Because that is what is most important.
Or have leftists stopped caring about Gaza?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
Because that is what is most important.
Or have leftists stopped caring about Gaza?
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
I'm just an old burnout these days, tying shoes and putting bandaids on owies.
But I used to go hard AF.
But I used to go hard AF.
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I'm just an old burnout these days, tying shoes and putting bandaids on owies.
But I used to go hard AF.
But I used to go hard AF.
Jon Meachem said something profound on today on Morning Joe;
"The United States government was founded, as Alexander Hamilton has said, 'to see whether deliberation and Reason could take a stand against Force and accident'. And right now it is Reason against Force.
1/2
"The United States government was founded, as Alexander Hamilton has said, 'to see whether deliberation and Reason could take a stand against Force and accident'. And right now it is Reason against Force.
1/2
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Jon Meachem said something profound on today on Morning Joe;
"The United States government was founded, as Alexander Hamilton has said, 'to see whether deliberation and Reason could take a stand against Force and accident'. And right now it is Reason against Force.
1/2
"The United States government was founded, as Alexander Hamilton has said, 'to see whether deliberation and Reason could take a stand against Force and accident'. And right now it is Reason against Force.
1/2
Bondi's actions yesterday was not unprecedented. As a student of history it felt very familiar.
Every dictatorship, every monarchy, every corrupt government acts like that. They have to, because they govern without consent of the people.
In that sense, this is all very boring and normal.
Every dictatorship, every monarchy, every corrupt government acts like that. They have to, because they govern without consent of the people.
In that sense, this is all very boring and normal.
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Bondi's actions yesterday was not unprecedented. As a student of history it felt very familiar.
Every dictatorship, every monarchy, every corrupt government acts like that. They have to, because they govern without consent of the people.
In that sense, this is all very boring and normal.
Every dictatorship, every monarchy, every corrupt government acts like that. They have to, because they govern without consent of the people.
In that sense, this is all very boring and normal.
The Republican standard is that if even one person gets hurt by a pardoned criminal, then the President is responsible.
But of course, they don't have principles when it comes to Donald Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
But of course, they don't have principles when it comes to Donald Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Man pardoned by Trump for attacking US Capitol found guilty of child abuse
Andrew Paul Johnson was found guilty of five counts including molesting a child under 12 and another under 16
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Republican standard is that if even one person gets hurt by a pardoned criminal, then the President is responsible.
But of course, they don't have principles when it comes to Donald Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
But of course, they don't have principles when it comes to Donald Trump.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I almost never have a meaningful conversation on Blue sky.
Even arguing with Maga idiots on Twitter, I often had conversations that led all kinds of places.
That never happens on Blue sky.
These people are insufferable.
Even arguing with Maga idiots on Twitter, I often had conversations that led all kinds of places.
That never happens on Blue sky.
These people are insufferable.
its' all comments with no action no matter how you slice it.
February 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I almost never have a meaningful conversation on Blue sky.
Even arguing with Maga idiots on Twitter, I often had conversations that led all kinds of places.
That never happens on Blue sky.
These people are insufferable.
Even arguing with Maga idiots on Twitter, I often had conversations that led all kinds of places.
That never happens on Blue sky.
These people are insufferable.
Watch Al Green use DHS, CBP leaders own words to prosecute Kristi Noem at the hearing today.
It's.... Impressive
It's.... Impressive
Rep. Green Questions DHS Leadership on Sec. Noem’s Cover-Up Comments Prior to Pretti Investigation.
You can also tune in to Rep. Green's remarks on his official YouTube channel by clicking here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX_K...
You can also tune in to Rep. Green's remarks on his official YouTube channel by clicking here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX_K...
Rep. Green Questions DHS Leadership on Sec. Noem’s Cover-Up Comments Prior to Pretti Investigation
YouTube video by Rep. Al Green
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Watch Al Green use DHS, CBP leaders own words to prosecute Kristi Noem at the hearing today.
It's.... Impressive
It's.... Impressive
I'm sure all the "Do-something" critics watched the Democrats questioning ICE & CPB heads during the House oversight committee hearing today.
They know so much more about politics and government than the rest of us, they must follow these issues pretty closely.
Or no?
They know so much more about politics and government than the rest of us, they must follow these issues pretty closely.
Or no?
Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."
February 11, 2026 at 5:39 AM
I'm sure all the "Do-something" critics watched the Democrats questioning ICE & CPB heads during the House oversight committee hearing today.
They know so much more about politics and government than the rest of us, they must follow these issues pretty closely.
Or no?
They know so much more about politics and government than the rest of us, they must follow these issues pretty closely.
Or no?
We can do this to the statute of limitations on other crimes too.
Such as public corruption, fraud, abuse of power, state sponsored murder.
Such as public corruption, fraud, abuse of power, state sponsored murder.
Sen. Schumer & Rep. Leger Fernandez Introduce Bill Removing Statute of Limitation for Sex Trafficking Charges
C-SPAN: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) join Jeffrey Epstein survivors for a news conference announcing a bill that would remove the…
C-SPAN: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) join Jeffrey Epstein survivors for a news conference announcing a bill that would remove the…
Sen. Schumer & Rep. Leger Fernandez Introduce Bill Removing Statute of Limitation for Sex Trafficking Charges
C-SPAN: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) join Jeffrey Epstein survivors for a news conference announcing a bill that would remove the federal statute of limitations for sex trafficking charges.
fromthegman.net
February 11, 2026 at 4:41 AM
We can do this to the statute of limitations on other crimes too.
Such as public corruption, fraud, abuse of power, state sponsored murder.
Such as public corruption, fraud, abuse of power, state sponsored murder.
You know, we could just not repost millions of times every stupid thing Trump says.
I could've never heard about his opinions about the halftime show and still lived a full life.
I could've never heard about his opinions about the halftime show and still lived a full life.
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
You know, we could just not repost millions of times every stupid thing Trump says.
I could've never heard about his opinions about the halftime show and still lived a full life.
I could've never heard about his opinions about the halftime show and still lived a full life.
He's right. It was an attempted coup. Based on completely false grounds for prosecution.
This was a failed coup by the Trump administration against Democratic members of Congress. Everyday Americans on the grand jury stopped it. The 6 targets were right all along—don’t follow illegal orders. Speak truth to power. Because it will prevail.
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 AM
He's right. It was an attempted coup. Based on completely false grounds for prosecution.
"He ain't gonna be passing a background check sometime soon"
Police announce 30 arrests in sex trafficking sting operation in Bloomington, MN:
"Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
#DefundICE #ICEout #Minnesota #ProudBlue
"Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
#DefundICE #ICEout #Minnesota #ProudBlue
February 11, 2026 at 3:57 AM
"He ain't gonna be passing a background check sometime soon"
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it's just so weird to me that one of president miller's first big attempts to consolidate authoritarian power was to declare war on a midwestern state. it's the heartland, motherfucker!
February 11, 2026 at 3:28 AM
it's just so weird to me that one of president miller's first big attempts to consolidate authoritarian power was to declare war on a midwestern state. it's the heartland, motherfucker!
Old songs that describe "A fool in love" is such a great covert insult
The reason being in love with you is foolish is because you are a terrible person.
Yeah, I'm an idiot, but it's mostly a lack of judgement.
The reason being in love with you is foolish is because you are a terrible person.
Yeah, I'm an idiot, but it's mostly a lack of judgement.
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Old songs that describe "A fool in love" is such a great covert insult
The reason being in love with you is foolish is because you are a terrible person.
Yeah, I'm an idiot, but it's mostly a lack of judgement.
The reason being in love with you is foolish is because you are a terrible person.
Yeah, I'm an idiot, but it's mostly a lack of judgement.
Gaza critics who oppose genocide as a core principle must be protesting extra hard now that our President is directly causing a humanitarian crisis.
(Sarcasm)
www.wsj.com/world/life-i...
(Sarcasm)
www.wsj.com/world/life-i...
Life in Cuba Is Grinding to a Halt Under U.S. Oil Blockade
The Communist Caribbean island is in crisis as airlines cancel flights, hotels close and authorities furlough workers.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Gaza critics who oppose genocide as a core principle must be protesting extra hard now that our President is directly causing a humanitarian crisis.
(Sarcasm)
www.wsj.com/world/life-i...
(Sarcasm)
www.wsj.com/world/life-i...
That skier didn't "try out" for the team and he wasn't given his spot to honor him.
He competed and won. He proved that he was the best.
If we stripped him of his spot (for saying he has mixed feelings) he works be replaced with a less capable person.
Maga has really lost the thread here.
He competed and won. He proved that he was the best.
If we stripped him of his spot (for saying he has mixed feelings) he works be replaced with a less capable person.
Maga has really lost the thread here.
February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
That skier didn't "try out" for the team and he wasn't given his spot to honor him.
He competed and won. He proved that he was the best.
If we stripped him of his spot (for saying he has mixed feelings) he works be replaced with a less capable person.
Maga has really lost the thread here.
He competed and won. He proved that he was the best.
If we stripped him of his spot (for saying he has mixed feelings) he works be replaced with a less capable person.
Maga has really lost the thread here.
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JUDGE JOHNSTON: “Today, immigrants are being detained without due process. Tomorrow, under the Government’s interpretation of the law, American citizens could be subject to the same .. This Court will not allow such an unraveling of the Constitution.”
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February 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
JUDGE JOHNSTON: “Today, immigrants are being detained without due process. Tomorrow, under the Government’s interpretation of the law, American citizens could be subject to the same .. This Court will not allow such an unraveling of the Constitution.”
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Now that newspapers are finally tiptoeing towards covering Lutnick’s depraved links to Epstein, it is plain to see how timid and careful the pieces are. The stunning impact of Lutnick lying about his relationship with child traffickers and trading nannies with the criminal is airbrushed away.
February 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Now that newspapers are finally tiptoeing towards covering Lutnick’s depraved links to Epstein, it is plain to see how timid and careful the pieces are. The stunning impact of Lutnick lying about his relationship with child traffickers and trading nannies with the criminal is airbrushed away.
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What this ad doesn’t show: Ring also rolled out facial recognition for humans. I wrote to them months ago about this. Their answer? They won’t ask for your consent.
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
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This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
x.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
What this ad doesn’t show: Ring also rolled out facial recognition for humans. I wrote to them months ago about this. Their answer? They won’t ask for your consent.
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
This definitely isn’t about dogs—it’s about mass surveillance.
x.com/Phil_Lewis_/...
My favorite part was the boy getting his haircut in the barber shop.
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
My favorite part was the boy getting his haircut in the barber shop.
A soaking rain settles in over Tacoma as we await the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
A soaking rain settles in over Tacoma as we await the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.
Mark Warner the Democratic senator from Virginia is on this Tulsi gabbard scandal.
He's a really tough Senator. I've been watching him his whole career and when he gets on a scandal he usually blows it open.
Perfect example of a moderate to conservative white man Democrat who does a great job.
He's a really tough Senator. I've been watching him his whole career and when he gets on a scandal he usually blows it open.
Perfect example of a moderate to conservative white man Democrat who does a great job.
February 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Mark Warner the Democratic senator from Virginia is on this Tulsi gabbard scandal.
He's a really tough Senator. I've been watching him his whole career and when he gets on a scandal he usually blows it open.
Perfect example of a moderate to conservative white man Democrat who does a great job.
He's a really tough Senator. I've been watching him his whole career and when he gets on a scandal he usually blows it open.
Perfect example of a moderate to conservative white man Democrat who does a great job.
Every white liberal and progressive needs to understand that our coalition with Black voters is inviolable.
All our success, past present or future has been only possible with the support of Black voters, organizers and leaders. Often w/o even a seat at the table.
We owe them our support.
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All our success, past present or future has been only possible with the support of Black voters, organizers and leaders. Often w/o even a seat at the table.
We owe them our support.
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Lordddd...
No one is saying that progressive candidates are bad.
No one is saying socialist candidates are bad.
But we are saying that Burlington Jesus, Nina Turner, and David Hogg are shitty people to have in your corner.
We are also saying...
Didn't disrespect the Black voters.
No one is saying that progressive candidates are bad.
No one is saying socialist candidates are bad.
But we are saying that Burlington Jesus, Nina Turner, and David Hogg are shitty people to have in your corner.
We are also saying...
Didn't disrespect the Black voters.
February 7, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Every white liberal and progressive needs to understand that our coalition with Black voters is inviolable.
All our success, past present or future has been only possible with the support of Black voters, organizers and leaders. Often w/o even a seat at the table.
We owe them our support.
end
All our success, past present or future has been only possible with the support of Black voters, organizers and leaders. Often w/o even a seat at the table.
We owe them our support.
end