Contrary Robot
@contraryrobot.bsky.social
Artist of Retro Robots. Human Rights Protector. Trying to Geek Out, not Freak Out. As old as Doctor Who. He/Him but inclusive of da others.
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If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
Pete Hegseth Should Be Charged With Murder
No matter how you look at the strikes on alleged “drug boats”—as acts of war or attacks on civilians—Hegseth has committed a crime and should be prosecuted.
www.thenation.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If we're not at war, Pete Hegseth is a murderer. If we are at war, Pete Hegseth is still a murderer. He's a murderer. And you don't need to go to The Hague to hold him accountable because there are perfectly good, American laws AGAINST MURDER.
My latest in @thenation.com
My latest in @thenation.com
What an ass.
Trump: “Our country is at a tipping point…We could go one way or the other, and we're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage…When they come from hell, they complain and do nothing but bitch. We don't want them in our country."
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
What an ass.
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Pete Hegseth does not have Presidential immunity, he will go to prison for his crimes.
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Pete Hegseth does not have Presidential immunity, he will go to prison for his crimes.
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Professor Jack Goldsmith, head of George W. Bush Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC):
"I do not believe that even the Bondi OLC could legally justify the events the Post reported."
"There can be no conceivable legal justification for what the Washington Post reported."
"I do not believe that even the Bondi OLC could legally justify the events the Post reported."
"There can be no conceivable legal justification for what the Washington Post reported."
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org
November 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Professor Jack Goldsmith, head of George W. Bush Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC):
"I do not believe that even the Bondi OLC could legally justify the events the Post reported."
"There can be no conceivable legal justification for what the Washington Post reported."
"I do not believe that even the Bondi OLC could legally justify the events the Post reported."
"There can be no conceivable legal justification for what the Washington Post reported."
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Stop what you’re doing and read this excellent piece. All of it.
Powerful, Earl - thank you! 🙏🏽
Powerful, Earl - thank you! 🙏🏽
📌"I have typed before, and will until my last breath, that Black voters are America’s TRUE patriots, and the only voting bloc that overwhelmingly and consistently gets it right.
How incredibly sad it must be to see white people elect bile who see white supremacy as a virtue, instead of a plague."
How incredibly sad it must be to see white people elect bile who see white supremacy as a virtue, instead of a plague."
WHITE COWER
Like it or not, Donald Trump's vulgar presidency is very much a black-and-white issue ...
dearlstephens.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Stop what you’re doing and read this excellent piece. All of it.
Powerful, Earl - thank you! 🙏🏽
Powerful, Earl - thank you! 🙏🏽
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Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
1/2
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During WWII a German vessel fired upon sailors floating in the sea after the Greek vessel Peleus was sunk. The officers were tried and convicted in the Peleus War Crimes trial.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
During WWII a German vessel fired upon sailors floating in the sea after the Greek vessel Peleus was sunk. The officers were tried and convicted in the Peleus War Crimes trial.
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really went dark for the sequel
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
really went dark for the sequel
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The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.
Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys
The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.
n.pr
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.
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Ultravox ‘Western Promise’ (Steven Wilson Stereo Mix) - Credit Ultravox … youtu.be/3sjN7PcrwJs
Western Promise (Steven Wilson Stereo Mix)
YouTube video by Ultravox - Topic
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November 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ultravox ‘Western Promise’ (Steven Wilson Stereo Mix) - Credit Ultravox … youtu.be/3sjN7PcrwJs
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Talking to your family at Thanksgiving is hard. Let @lesdoggg.bsky.social handle it
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Talking to your family at Thanksgiving is hard. Let @lesdoggg.bsky.social handle it
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While baristas are on strike, our job is simple: DON’T SHOP AT STARBUCKS.
They’re striking for fair pay and respect and we’re standing with them.
Show the billionaires our solidarity is stronger than their greed.
#NoContractNoCoffee
They’re striking for fair pay and respect and we’re standing with them.
Show the billionaires our solidarity is stronger than their greed.
#NoContractNoCoffee
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
While baristas are on strike, our job is simple: DON’T SHOP AT STARBUCKS.
They’re striking for fair pay and respect and we’re standing with them.
Show the billionaires our solidarity is stronger than their greed.
#NoContractNoCoffee
They’re striking for fair pay and respect and we’re standing with them.
Show the billionaires our solidarity is stronger than their greed.
#NoContractNoCoffee
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Wanna know how bad the Arizona legislator's petition forgeries were? Here's the examples from the Austin Smith indictment.
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24...
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24...
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Wanna know how bad the Arizona legislator's petition forgeries were? Here's the examples from the Austin Smith indictment.
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24...
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24...
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To the six Democratic lawmakers who made that beautiful video reminding our military members of their duty and obligation to NOT obey illegal orders, I say this:
Make MORE of them.
Make MORE of them.
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
To the six Democratic lawmakers who made that beautiful video reminding our military members of their duty and obligation to NOT obey illegal orders, I say this:
Make MORE of them.
Make MORE of them.
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JD Vance Cries In Bathroom After Trump Uses ‘Piggy’ Nickname On Someone Else https://theonion.com/jd-vance-cries-in-bathroom-after-trump-uses-piggy-nickname-on-someone-else/
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
JD Vance Cries In Bathroom After Trump Uses ‘Piggy’ Nickname On Someone Else https://theonion.com/jd-vance-cries-in-bathroom-after-trump-uses-piggy-nickname-on-someone-else/
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Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
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It is abhorrent that the President just threatened death upon members of Congress.
We must condemn all threats of political violence, especially when they come from someone who has incited a violent attack on the Capitol.
We must condemn all threats of political violence, especially when they come from someone who has incited a violent attack on the Capitol.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It is abhorrent that the President just threatened death upon members of Congress.
We must condemn all threats of political violence, especially when they come from someone who has incited a violent attack on the Capitol.
We must condemn all threats of political violence, especially when they come from someone who has incited a violent attack on the Capitol.
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Still think we’re not there yet?
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Still think we’re not there yet?
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BREAKING: Judge Cobb rules that the Pentagon's National Guard deployment into D.C. was illegal.
However, she has stayed the effect of her order until Dec. 11 to prevent disorder while the matter is under appeal.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
However, she has stayed the effect of her order until Dec. 11 to prevent disorder while the matter is under appeal.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
BREAKING: Judge Cobb rules that the Pentagon's National Guard deployment into D.C. was illegal.
However, she has stayed the effect of her order until Dec. 11 to prevent disorder while the matter is under appeal.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
However, she has stayed the effect of her order until Dec. 11 to prevent disorder while the matter is under appeal.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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"A Chinese immigrant was found dead in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, with his hands and feet tied behind him, an attorney has alleged."
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
Man detained by ICE found dead, hanging with hands and feet tied—attorney
The Chinese national died in Pennsylvania in August, but his family's requests for answers from DHS have gone unmet.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"A Chinese immigrant was found dead in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, with his hands and feet tied behind him, an attorney has alleged."
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
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Of all the terrible things Roberts has done, this was the most shocking stat: "the right-wing majority has used the shadow docket to uphold Trump’s actions roughly 90 percent of the time, repeatedly bailing him out of any obligation to follow the law"
There’s one person squarely to blame for Trump’s corruption, authoritarianism & assault on democracy: John Roberts. He’s enabled so much of Trump’s lawlessness while somehow escaping accountability for it
New cover story from @pemalevy.bsky.social & me
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
New cover story from @pemalevy.bsky.social & me
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Of all the terrible things Roberts has done, this was the most shocking stat: "the right-wing majority has used the shadow docket to uphold Trump’s actions roughly 90 percent of the time, repeatedly bailing him out of any obligation to follow the law"
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To quote the person who filmed this unconscious mom who was tazed while already in zip ties in front of her small child and then tossed her like a corpse into the trunk: “this is fucked up”
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
To quote the person who filmed this unconscious mom who was tazed while already in zip ties in front of her small child and then tossed her like a corpse into the trunk: “this is fucked up”
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42 million will have to reapply for SNAP.
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Thursday said the Trump administration is planning to have all Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries reapply for the program due t…
thehill.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
42 million will have to reapply for SNAP.
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
This is on brand with their toxic mindset.
Allege fraud. Make everyone suffer.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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It's TRANS AWARENESS WEEK and that means it's a great week to ignore the hysterical nonsense of bigots and understand that Trans people are awesome and deserve respect and love.
a cartoon drawing of a bear holding a heart
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a bear holding a heart
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's TRANS AWARENESS WEEK and that means it's a great week to ignore the hysterical nonsense of bigots and understand that Trans people are awesome and deserve respect and love.