Thinking in Public
@bruceduggan.bsky.social
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“fold like a wet taco”
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
I am livid over this bullshit. Dems fuckin fold like a wet taco. I seriously want to gut a bitch in a dark alley.
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“fold like a wet taco”
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
From this website: "The military gave them [FAA employees, including air traffic controllers] a sense of discipline … and a sense of duty....and a sense of mission and pride in serving the United States government."
Mr. Duffy, could you remind us of your military service again?
Mr. Duffy, could you remind us of your military service again?
So you're concerned about their patriotism?!?
I wonder: What percentage of air traffic controllers are veterans?
Turns out there's a government website that tells us that: www.faa.gov/taxonomy/ter...
Turns out about 1/3 are.
You might want to take down this website before you insult them.
I wonder: What percentage of air traffic controllers are veterans?
Turns out there's a government website that tells us that: www.faa.gov/taxonomy/ter...
Turns out about 1/3 are.
You might want to take down this website before you insult them.
www.faa.gov
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
From this website: "The military gave them [FAA employees, including air traffic controllers] a sense of discipline … and a sense of duty....and a sense of mission and pride in serving the United States government."
Mr. Duffy, could you remind us of your military service again?
Mr. Duffy, could you remind us of your military service again?
It seems to me that his style is an odd combination of Pres. Trump & Speaker Johnson. Both vicious and bland at the same time.
Poilievre's rhetoric mirrors Trump's style
Poilievre has adopted a combative style similar to former U.S. President Donald Trump, which has polarized the Conservative Party and alienated some members who support progressive social policies.
Poilievre has adopted a combative style similar to former U.S. President Donald Trump, which has polarized the Conservative Party and alienated some members who support progressive social policies.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
It seems to me that his style is an odd combination of Pres. Trump & Speaker Johnson. Both vicious and bland at the same time.
Obama: Always a class act.
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Obama: Always a class act.
I wish we could, but he was elected.
Twice.
(I know: Ouch! But better to face facts, I think. They're often painful, but never as painful as lies.)
Twice.
(I know: Ouch! But better to face facts, I think. They're often painful, but never as painful as lies.)
Can we put "President" in quotes too?
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I wish we could, but he was elected.
Twice.
(I know: Ouch! But better to face facts, I think. They're often painful, but never as painful as lies.)
Twice.
(I know: Ouch! But better to face facts, I think. They're often painful, but never as painful as lies.)
apnews.com/article/trum...
If I could offer a suggestion to AP (and maybe to all other news outlets):
Whenever you need to refer to a Trump plan, put "plan" in quotes.
If I could offer a suggestion to AP (and maybe to all other news outlets):
Whenever you need to refer to a Trump plan, put "plan" in quotes.
What to know about Trump's plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
apnews.com/article/trum...
If I could offer a suggestion to AP (and maybe to all other news outlets):
Whenever you need to refer to a Trump plan, put "plan" in quotes.
If I could offer a suggestion to AP (and maybe to all other news outlets):
Whenever you need to refer to a Trump plan, put "plan" in quotes.
But at least he looks the part.
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
But at least he looks the part.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Is it targeting if you're investigated bc there's plausible evidence you broke the law?
Is it targeting if, after that investigation, prosectors think you'll be convicted if tried by a jury of your peers?
No.
And No.
The #VictimhoodIndustry is thriving.
Is it targeting if you're investigated bc there's plausible evidence you broke the law?
Is it targeting if, after that investigation, prosectors think you'll be convicted if tried by a jury of your peers?
No.
And No.
The #VictimhoodIndustry is thriving.
Will Trump pardon this 'huge group of Americans' next?
Justice Department lawyer Ed Martin said he’s leading an extensive effort to identify those Trump believes were wronged by Presidents Obama or Biden.
www.usatoday.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Is it targeting if you're investigated bc there's plausible evidence you broke the law?
Is it targeting if, after that investigation, prosectors think you'll be convicted if tried by a jury of your peers?
No.
And No.
The #VictimhoodIndustry is thriving.
Is it targeting if you're investigated bc there's plausible evidence you broke the law?
Is it targeting if, after that investigation, prosectors think you'll be convicted if tried by a jury of your peers?
No.
And No.
The #VictimhoodIndustry is thriving.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=l8UY...
Useful backgrounder on federal governments clean energy initiatives.
Useful backgrounder on federal governments clean energy initiatives.
Carney’s Plan for Canada’s Clean Power Future
YouTube video by Energi Media
m.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
m.youtube.com/watch?v=l8UY...
Useful backgrounder on federal governments clean energy initiatives.
Useful backgrounder on federal governments clean energy initiatives.
Or maybe both.
The thing about the "I voted against this" position Schumer is taking is that either he is trying to mislead Dem voters by implying he didn't support reopening right now, or he has no control over his caucus.
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Or maybe both.
It’s not super top secret at all. Trump laid it out: Instead of giving the money to the insurance companies, we’ll just just give the money back to the people.
His plan is…wait for it…another tax cut!
His plan is…wait for it…another tax cut!
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
It’s not super top secret at all. Trump laid it out: Instead of giving the money to the insurance companies, we’ll just just give the money back to the people.
His plan is…wait for it…another tax cut!
His plan is…wait for it…another tax cut!
Turns out that protesting by roller skating is a winning tactic. Who knew?
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Turns out that protesting by roller skating is a winning tactic. Who knew?
Just one example proving that the #floridation system is used to erase all our memories:
Nobody remembers what a good President Jimmy Carter was.
#ConspiracyTheories
Nobody remembers what a good President Jimmy Carter was.
#ConspiracyTheories
Of course, using the #floridation scam to erase people’s memory is nothing new. There’s a whole bunch of things nobody remembers because fluoridation was used to erase our memories.
#ConspiracyTheories
#ConspiracyTheories
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Just one example proving that the #floridation system is used to erase all our memories:
Nobody remembers what a good President Jimmy Carter was.
#ConspiracyTheories
Nobody remembers what a good President Jimmy Carter was.
#ConspiracyTheories
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Wait, shouldn’t those “White House officials” be furious at the President?
Advisers advise; Presidents decide.
And this President set up the system where random people can stick a bug in his ear (only to pop out of his mouth a couple days later).
Wait, shouldn’t those “White House officials” be furious at the President?
Advisers advise; Presidents decide.
And this President set up the system where random people can stick a bug in his ear (only to pop out of his mouth a couple days later).
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: WH furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Wait, shouldn’t those “White House officials” be furious at the President?
Advisers advise; Presidents decide.
And this President set up the system where random people can stick a bug in his ear (only to pop out of his mouth a couple days later).
Wait, shouldn’t those “White House officials” be furious at the President?
Advisers advise; Presidents decide.
And this President set up the system where random people can stick a bug in his ear (only to pop out of his mouth a couple days later).
@timmiller.bsky.social @saletan.bsky.social
I listened to you together on @thebulwark.com today.
I have a lot of respect for your smarts, but I think you ignored a crucial point:
Trump will take 1 clear lesson from the last 40 days; Never give in on anything. Everybody else will always fold.
I listened to you together on @thebulwark.com today.
I have a lot of respect for your smarts, but I think you ignored a crucial point:
Trump will take 1 clear lesson from the last 40 days; Never give in on anything. Everybody else will always fold.
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@timmiller.bsky.social @saletan.bsky.social
I listened to you together on @thebulwark.com today.
I have a lot of respect for your smarts, but I think you ignored a crucial point:
Trump will take 1 clear lesson from the last 40 days; Never give in on anything. Everybody else will always fold.
I listened to you together on @thebulwark.com today.
I have a lot of respect for your smarts, but I think you ignored a crucial point:
Trump will take 1 clear lesson from the last 40 days; Never give in on anything. Everybody else will always fold.
Perhaps when he says “We have $20 Trillion coming in” he’s referring to his family’s income, not govt revenues.
INGRAHAM: “Why are people saying they’re anxious about the economy?”
TRUMP: “The polls are fake 🤥. The economy is the strongest ever 🤥. We have $20 Trillion coming in 🤥 . Largely because of the tariffs 🤥.”
Every sentence is a lie.
TRUMP: “The polls are fake 🤥. The economy is the strongest ever 🤥. We have $20 Trillion coming in 🤥 . Largely because of the tariffs 🤥.”
Every sentence is a lie.
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Perhaps when he says “We have $20 Trillion coming in” he’s referring to his family’s income, not govt revenues.
Winter is a great time for Canadian tourism.
American here. I want to buy more Canadian.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Winter is a great time for Canadian tourism.
Maybe @nancypelosi.bsky.social could become leader of the Senate Dems.
I hear the job’s about to become vacant.
And she’s about to have lots of free time.
I hear the job’s about to become vacant.
And she’s about to have lots of free time.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Maybe @nancypelosi.bsky.social could become leader of the Senate Dems.
I hear the job’s about to become vacant.
And she’s about to have lots of free time.
I hear the job’s about to become vacant.
And she’s about to have lots of free time.
You know you’re doing something right when Trump is NOT HAPPY WITH YOU.
Hope air traffic controllers wear it as a badge of honour.
You have one of the hardest jobs in existence & he made it worse.
Hope air traffic controllers wear it as a badge of honour.
You have one of the hardest jobs in existence & he made it worse.
Trump: All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially “docked.”… I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
You know you’re doing something right when Trump is NOT HAPPY WITH YOU.
Hope air traffic controllers wear it as a badge of honour.
You have one of the hardest jobs in existence & he made it worse.
Hope air traffic controllers wear it as a badge of honour.
You have one of the hardest jobs in existence & he made it worse.
www.gravityisgone.com/a-slap-in-th...
Pity they couldn’t get their union to hold the line.
Pity they couldn’t get their union to hold the line.
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
www.gravityisgone.com/a-slap-in-th...
Pity they couldn’t get their union to hold the line.
Pity they couldn’t get their union to hold the line.
I thought one of the selling points of authoritarian governments was that they were more efficient than messy, slow, frustrating open democracy.
If true, why do they need bailing out?
If true, why do they need bailing out?
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I thought one of the selling points of authoritarian governments was that they were more efficient than messy, slow, frustrating open democracy.
If true, why do they need bailing out?
If true, why do they need bailing out?
Well the whole #DemsInArray thing lasted about, what, 4 days?
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Well the whole #DemsInArray thing lasted about, what, 4 days?
Sen. Thune promises to keep his word.
Not to vote for an ACA extension, of course, only to allow one to happen.
They’ve traded their cow for some magic beans.
Only, this time, there’s not going to be any beanstalk, no gold treasure, & no giant is going to be defeated.
Not to vote for an ACA extension, of course, only to allow one to happen.
They’ve traded their cow for some magic beans.
Only, this time, there’s not going to be any beanstalk, no gold treasure, & no giant is going to be defeated.
Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Sen. Thune promises to keep his word.
Not to vote for an ACA extension, of course, only to allow one to happen.
They’ve traded their cow for some magic beans.
Only, this time, there’s not going to be any beanstalk, no gold treasure, & no giant is going to be defeated.
Not to vote for an ACA extension, of course, only to allow one to happen.
They’ve traded their cow for some magic beans.
Only, this time, there’s not going to be any beanstalk, no gold treasure, & no giant is going to be defeated.
Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Maybe that was the only deal available now.
But in another week US flights would have been at a near standstill & the Republicans would have been desperate for a deal.
Maybe that was the only deal available now.
But in another week US flights would have been at a near standstill & the Republicans would have been desperate for a deal.
Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’
Seven Democrats and an independent face fury over support to advance funding bill amid 40-day shutdown
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Maybe that was the only deal available now.
But in another week US flights would have been at a near standstill & the Republicans would have been desperate for a deal.
Maybe that was the only deal available now.
But in another week US flights would have been at a near standstill & the Republicans would have been desperate for a deal.
Thankyou for doing Gods work
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Excellent public intervention.
#FaithInAction brings a voice to the public square that needs to be heard more often.
Excellent public intervention.
#FaithInAction brings a voice to the public square that needs to be heard more often.
Faith Leaders Call Senate Deal To End Shutdown A 'Moral Failure'
www.huffpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Thankyou for doing Gods work