Crimson Capacitor
@crimsoncapacitor.bsky.social
Scientist, Nerd, Aspiring to be a decent human being, dog person.
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So Samuel Alito may retire this summer. Remember all the things we’ve been saying about Senate Dems denying unanimous consent to bring the chamber to a total halt?
Well, that’s when they should use them.
Block ALL confirmations. Including the new Trump SCOTUS nominee. Stop the Senate completely.
Well, that’s when they should use them.
Block ALL confirmations. Including the new Trump SCOTUS nominee. Stop the Senate completely.
So @elienyc.bsky.social and @strictscrutiny.bsky.social have speculated that Alito may retire soon. I agree. Elie lays out the case here—it'd be odd to release a memoir in October if he's (a) still serving and (b) unable to promote it because he's hearing arguments. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Is Samuel Alito Preparing to Disrobe?
In this installment of Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores the week’s big legal news, including a possible Alito retirement. Also, the anti-trans mob’s latest target: tight clothing.
www.thenation.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM
So Samuel Alito may retire this summer. Remember all the things we’ve been saying about Senate Dems denying unanimous consent to bring the chamber to a total halt?
Well, that’s when they should use them.
Block ALL confirmations. Including the new Trump SCOTUS nominee. Stop the Senate completely.
Well, that’s when they should use them.
Block ALL confirmations. Including the new Trump SCOTUS nominee. Stop the Senate completely.
My suggestion: Make it one of those "move the book/image and it turns into the other" things on the cover.
February 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
My suggestion: Make it one of those "move the book/image and it turns into the other" things on the cover.
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This is a grim look inside the machine in Minnesota—and what happens when people are immediately removed to Texas.
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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February 12, 2026 at 3:45 AM
This is a grim look inside the machine in Minnesota—and what happens when people are immediately removed to Texas.
The wife and I were in NYC. We were in an elevator, going to the roof for some restaurant up there. Bear Grylls and two other people got on. Bear was going to try to climb out the escape hatch for reasons, when the woman he was with talked him down.
What is YOUR most mundane celebrity encounter?
Belle and Sebastian asked me to hold the elevator for them at a Holiday Inn in Paris, after a gig...
Belle and Sebastian asked me to hold the elevator for them at a Holiday Inn in Paris, after a gig...
February 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The wife and I were in NYC. We were in an elevator, going to the roof for some restaurant up there. Bear Grylls and two other people got on. Bear was going to try to climb out the escape hatch for reasons, when the woman he was with talked him down.
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Deciding it’s too dangerous to reveal just how unpopular the current president is seems like the worst poll result ever.
February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Deciding it’s too dangerous to reveal just how unpopular the current president is seems like the worst poll result ever.
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MAGA dimwit Peter Navarro accidentally admitted Trump-MAGA's claim about immigrants taking jobs is a scam. And as @pkrugman.bsky.social notes, not only is job growth down; *manufacturing* jobs are also down. The whole MAGA story is in collapse.
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
MAGA dimwit Peter Navarro accidentally admitted Trump-MAGA's claim about immigrants taking jobs is a scam. And as @pkrugman.bsky.social notes, not only is job growth down; *manufacturing* jobs are also down. The whole MAGA story is in collapse.
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
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<staff kitchen>
NAZGUL #1: I just...
NAZGUL: #2: What?
N#1: Like... Seriously? We're hunting HOBBITS now?
N#2: I mean okay but clue was in the name
N#1: True, but still
WITCH KING <entering>: Hey
N#1: Hey
N#2: Hey
<Witch King leaves with coffee>
N#1: Maybe we should have said something
N#2: Maybe
NAZGUL #1: I just...
NAZGUL: #2: What?
N#1: Like... Seriously? We're hunting HOBBITS now?
N#2: I mean okay but clue was in the name
N#1: True, but still
WITCH KING <entering>: Hey
N#1: Hey
N#2: Hey
<Witch King leaves with coffee>
N#1: Maybe we should have said something
N#2: Maybe
SCOOP: Tensions at Palantir have grown in recent weeks over the company's work with ICE.
On Friday, CEO Alex Karp tried to calm concerns in an hourlong video that offered few specifics—instead offering NDAs to workers who want to understand how it's empowering ICE.
www.wired.com/story/palant...
On Friday, CEO Alex Karp tried to calm concerns in an hourlong video that offered few specifics—instead offering NDAs to workers who want to understand how it's empowering ICE.
www.wired.com/story/palant...
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Recorded a Video About ICE for His Employees
In a video shared with Palantir employees, Alex Karp did not explain how ICE is utilizing the company's products. Instead, workers were told they can sign NDAs if they want detailed information.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM
<staff kitchen>
NAZGUL #1: I just...
NAZGUL: #2: What?
N#1: Like... Seriously? We're hunting HOBBITS now?
N#2: I mean okay but clue was in the name
N#1: True, but still
WITCH KING <entering>: Hey
N#1: Hey
N#2: Hey
<Witch King leaves with coffee>
N#1: Maybe we should have said something
N#2: Maybe
NAZGUL #1: I just...
NAZGUL: #2: What?
N#1: Like... Seriously? We're hunting HOBBITS now?
N#2: I mean okay but clue was in the name
N#1: True, but still
WITCH KING <entering>: Hey
N#1: Hey
N#2: Hey
<Witch King leaves with coffee>
N#1: Maybe we should have said something
N#2: Maybe
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Play as one of the iconic companions of #CriticalRole Campaigns 1–3, including Trinket, Mister, and Pâté, in an all-new fast-paced card game race with a touch of whimsy from Darrington Press this April 7th! ✨
LEARN MORE & PRE-ORDER ⬇️
https://critrole.com/a-familiar-find-coming-soon/
LEARN MORE & PRE-ORDER ⬇️
https://critrole.com/a-familiar-find-coming-soon/
February 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Play as one of the iconic companions of #CriticalRole Campaigns 1–3, including Trinket, Mister, and Pâté, in an all-new fast-paced card game race with a touch of whimsy from Darrington Press this April 7th! ✨
LEARN MORE & PRE-ORDER ⬇️
https://critrole.com/a-familiar-find-coming-soon/
LEARN MORE & PRE-ORDER ⬇️
https://critrole.com/a-familiar-find-coming-soon/
Age verification? I was my dad's TV remote control.
Age verification? I voted for Dukakis.
Age verification? My first cellular device was a pager.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Age verification? I was my dad's TV remote control.
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The choice to frame this rhetorically as a negotiation *with ICE and DHS* rather than, you know, a decision about their future made by their rightful superiors in the popularly elected legislature is, to me, incredibly grating.
Our DHS reform demands are exceedingly reasonable.
We're asking ICE to do nothing more than follow the standards that the vast majority of law enforcement agencies already follow.
Republicans, the ball is in your court. The clock is ticking.
We're asking ICE to do nothing more than follow the standards that the vast majority of law enforcement agencies already follow.
Republicans, the ball is in your court. The clock is ticking.
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 AM
The choice to frame this rhetorically as a negotiation *with ICE and DHS* rather than, you know, a decision about their future made by their rightful superiors in the popularly elected legislature is, to me, incredibly grating.
Post a banger that is not in English.
Seen the Gipsy Kings several times. They put on a great show.
youtu.be/GGqcpDSUJlE?...
Seen the Gipsy Kings several times. They put on a great show.
youtu.be/GGqcpDSUJlE?...
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Post a banger that is not in English.
Seen the Gipsy Kings several times. They put on a great show.
youtu.be/GGqcpDSUJlE?...
Seen the Gipsy Kings several times. They put on a great show.
youtu.be/GGqcpDSUJlE?...
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Whale evolution makes me uncomfortable
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Whale evolution makes me uncomfortable
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This is it. This is what I'm talking about. This is everything. bsky.app/profile/sean...
I want to leave you with this, from @mostlybree.kitrocha.com:
February 10, 2026 at 2:10 AM
This is it. This is what I'm talking about. This is everything. bsky.app/profile/sean...
I don't think enough people have ever seen/heard this. This is probably the worst sax solo ever recorded.
Starts at about 0:55...
youtu.be/Pt76-vvCGWs?...
Starts at about 0:55...
youtu.be/Pt76-vvCGWs?...
The Jones Girl (alt) - The Five Satins
YouTube video by Bob Marvin
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
I don't think enough people have ever seen/heard this. This is probably the worst sax solo ever recorded.
Starts at about 0:55...
youtu.be/Pt76-vvCGWs?...
Starts at about 0:55...
youtu.be/Pt76-vvCGWs?...
I just saw your cat horse!
February 10, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I just saw your cat horse!
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We are proud to unveil the world’s longest underwater timelapse, starting May 1st 2023 and running 1,000 days through January 28, 2026. This 10fps period covers summer 2023’s coral bleaching mortality event, but then recovering and growing through ‘24 & ‘25 into ‘26 #coralcitycamera
February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
We are proud to unveil the world’s longest underwater timelapse, starting May 1st 2023 and running 1,000 days through January 28, 2026. This 10fps period covers summer 2023’s coral bleaching mortality event, but then recovering and growing through ‘24 & ‘25 into ‘26 #coralcitycamera
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You'll be amazed how satisfying this is.
February 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
You'll be amazed how satisfying this is.
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Can confirm, is excellent
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Can confirm, is excellent
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a panican implies the existence of a panican't
February 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
a panican implies the existence of a panican't
Take my "hateful" reskeet for this comment that I feel I should have made but didn't....
February 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Take my "hateful" reskeet for this comment that I feel I should have made but didn't....
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“The half time show needs to be in English so Americans understand it…”
I mean the Epstein files and The Constitution are in English and you don’t seem to understand either of those….
I mean the Epstein files and The Constitution are in English and you don’t seem to understand either of those….
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
“The half time show needs to be in English so Americans understand it…”
I mean the Epstein files and The Constitution are in English and you don’t seem to understand either of those….
I mean the Epstein files and The Constitution are in English and you don’t seem to understand either of those….
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Here is a true thing and it has nothing to do with sales or marketing or my of that noise.
If your blood family sucks, come be with us. I get the privilege of inviting you to be an honorary X-Man and you get to ride in the Blackbird and steal Gambit’s beer and be part of a family that loves you.
If your blood family sucks, come be with us. I get the privilege of inviting you to be an honorary X-Man and you get to ride in the Blackbird and steal Gambit’s beer and be part of a family that loves you.
February 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Here is a true thing and it has nothing to do with sales or marketing or my of that noise.
If your blood family sucks, come be with us. I get the privilege of inviting you to be an honorary X-Man and you get to ride in the Blackbird and steal Gambit’s beer and be part of a family that loves you.
If your blood family sucks, come be with us. I get the privilege of inviting you to be an honorary X-Man and you get to ride in the Blackbird and steal Gambit’s beer and be part of a family that loves you.
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“Subjecting children to Bad Bunny’s dancing is disgusting!” shouted the man who subjected children to raping.
February 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM
“Subjecting children to Bad Bunny’s dancing is disgusting!” shouted the man who subjected children to raping.