Curmudge1
@curmudge1.bsky.social
Juneau political activist, lifetime resident of Tlingit Aani, for which I thank the Aak Kwaan, the traditional caretakers of this land.
Democrat, Keynesian, antiFedSoc. Musician, former broadcaster, IT guru, annoyer of public officials, sailboater
Democrat, Keynesian, antiFedSoc. Musician, former broadcaster, IT guru, annoyer of public officials, sailboater
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Trump has spent his entire second term sabotaging the Social Security Administration.
Now, SSA staffing levels are at a record low while the number of beneficiaries is at a record high.
Now, SSA staffing levels are at a record low while the number of beneficiaries is at a record high.
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Trump has spent his entire second term sabotaging the Social Security Administration.
Now, SSA staffing levels are at a record low while the number of beneficiaries is at a record high.
Now, SSA staffing levels are at a record low while the number of beneficiaries is at a record high.
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Billionaires are fearmongering about California’s proposed billionaire tax.
Baloney. Just look at what happened when Massachusetts raised taxes on the rich.
Baloney. Just look at what happened when Massachusetts raised taxes on the rich.
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Billionaires are fearmongering about California’s proposed billionaire tax.
Baloney. Just look at what happened when Massachusetts raised taxes on the rich.
Baloney. Just look at what happened when Massachusetts raised taxes on the rich.
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🚨BREAKING: This brave immigration attorney is blowing the whistle on ICE saying agents are keeping all the Immigrants’ money, jewelry, Work Visas and any state documentation they had on them when detained. This is disgusting.
#FundHealthcareOverICE
#FundHealthcareOverICE
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
🚨BREAKING: This brave immigration attorney is blowing the whistle on ICE saying agents are keeping all the Immigrants’ money, jewelry, Work Visas and any state documentation they had on them when detained. This is disgusting.
#FundHealthcareOverICE
#FundHealthcareOverICE
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Tax billionaires out of existence.
Expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Tax billionaires out of existence.
Expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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NEW: My friend is running for Steny Hoyer’s seat. LFG!!
January 6 was the worst day of my life. But the threat of Donald Trump didn’t end when the mob left the Capitol.
That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress.
I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.
That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress.
I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.
Done Waiting
YouTube video by Harry Dunn
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
NEW: My friend is running for Steny Hoyer’s seat. LFG!!
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I don’t believe Tom Homan. I think this is a ploy to get @democrats.senate.gov to fund DHS. They lied about deescalation last week and I don’t believe a word the Cava Czar says.
Trump 'border czar' Tom Homan says 700 immigration officers will be withdrawn from Minnesota immediately.
Roughly 3,000 officers are currently deployed in the state.
Roughly 3,000 officers are currently deployed in the state.
February 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I don’t believe Tom Homan. I think this is a ploy to get @democrats.senate.gov to fund DHS. They lied about deescalation last week and I don’t believe a word the Cava Czar says.
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Republicans and their billionaire backers want you to work until you die.
Dr Oz: "If we could get the average American to start working a year earlier, right out of high school, or a year later -- not retire -- or work better during their lifetime because they're healthy, it would generate about $3 trillion to the US economy. That would more than remove the debt."
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Republicans and their billionaire backers want you to work until you die.
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The draconian cuts at the Washington Post could be called committing suicide by a once-great journalism institution that deserved trust and respect. But I think it should be seen as the owner of the Washington Post committing murder in service to Donald J. Trump.
February 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The draconian cuts at the Washington Post could be called committing suicide by a once-great journalism institution that deserved trust and respect. But I think it should be seen as the owner of the Washington Post committing murder in service to Donald J. Trump.
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In a sane world, the decision by Rufo, Vance, & co. to slander and slap a target on the traumatized, hardworking immigrants who revitalized a rust belt city -- and who *were invited* to that city -- would be a stain on their careers that they never live down.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
MAGA is a movement of America haters who despise this country and are conspiring to destroy it
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In a sane world, the decision by Rufo, Vance, & co. to slander and slap a target on the traumatized, hardworking immigrants who revitalized a rust belt city -- and who *were invited* to that city -- would be a stain on their careers that they never live down.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
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Jeff Bezos took over the Washington Post Editorial Board and turned it into a mouthpiece for pro-corporate, pro-billionaire propaganda.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
February 4, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Jeff Bezos took over the Washington Post Editorial Board and turned it into a mouthpiece for pro-corporate, pro-billionaire propaganda.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
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🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Oh, the pearl-clutching that will commence when future US leaders take steps to remove Trump constructions in DC. "How could you insult..." and "you have to accept that..." and on and on.
Ignore it. These are aberrations, illegal, a stain.
We the People, not tribute to one anti-democracy figure.
Ignore it. These are aberrations, illegal, a stain.
We the People, not tribute to one anti-democracy figure.
If this Putinesque monstrosity is built, it will be torn down soon after completion.
Trump Releases Latest Rendering of White House Ballroom Project
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Oh, the pearl-clutching that will commence when future US leaders take steps to remove Trump constructions in DC. "How could you insult..." and "you have to accept that..." and on and on.
Ignore it. These are aberrations, illegal, a stain.
We the People, not tribute to one anti-democracy figure.
Ignore it. These are aberrations, illegal, a stain.
We the People, not tribute to one anti-democracy figure.
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Moderate, run to the center, assume opinions are fixed and chase what polls well — that’s a badly misguided strategy for this moment.
If interested in US elections, “popularism,” and opposing authoritarianism, read what the poli sci says, from
@adambonica.bsky.social and @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social.
If interested in US elections, “popularism,” and opposing authoritarianism, read what the poli sci says, from
@adambonica.bsky.social and @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social.
How Not to Defeat Authoritarianism
Moderation used to help Democrats win, but its advantages now have been greatly exaggerated.
www.bostonreview.net
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Moderate, run to the center, assume opinions are fixed and chase what polls well — that’s a badly misguided strategy for this moment.
If interested in US elections, “popularism,” and opposing authoritarianism, read what the poli sci says, from
@adambonica.bsky.social and @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social.
If interested in US elections, “popularism,” and opposing authoritarianism, read what the poli sci says, from
@adambonica.bsky.social and @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social.
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I don't often wear political t-shirts, but I'm proudly sporting this one today.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I don't often wear political t-shirts, but I'm proudly sporting this one today.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
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Elon Musk's net worth just hit $800 billion. How?
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
February 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Elon Musk's net worth just hit $800 billion. How?
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Recent shelling in Kherson left many residents without electricity & other utilities. People are unable to cook for themselves, so WCK teams are on the ground with hot meals. We're also supporting first responders clearing ice from the highway to keep people safe & restore travel. #ChefsForUkraine
February 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Recent shelling in Kherson left many residents without electricity & other utilities. People are unable to cook for themselves, so WCK teams are on the ground with hot meals. We're also supporting first responders clearing ice from the highway to keep people safe & restore travel. #ChefsForUkraine
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🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use its new, voter-approved congressional map in the 2026 election, clearing the way for Democrats to counter President Donald Trump’s redistricting gains in Texas. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
SCOTUS allows California to use new congressional map in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use its new, voter-approved congressional map in the 2026 election, clearing the way for Democrats to counter President Donald Trump’s redistr...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use its new, voter-approved congressional map in the 2026 election, clearing the way for Democrats to counter President Donald Trump’s redistricting gains in Texas. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Great work by Greg Sargent. We are, right now, deciding whether we want to be a land of giant concentration camps and ethnic cleanings.
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Great work by Greg Sargent. We are, right now, deciding whether we want to be a land of giant concentration camps and ethnic cleanings.
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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There are other public officials who we have traditionally let cover their faces: Executioners.
Federal Judges have a very real and well-established reason to fear doxing and violence and yet I doubt anyone thinks it would be acceptable for them to preside from the bench in a hood.
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
There are other public officials who we have traditionally let cover their faces: Executioners.
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“We want to do Nazi stuff but women gonna nag us about it, lol,” thinks subhuman Elon Musk
in order to save this country we are probably going to have to do things that make rich men sad 😔
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
“We want to do Nazi stuff but women gonna nag us about it, lol,” thinks subhuman Elon Musk
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Trump seems to be so worried about the midterms that he is looking for ways to manipulate the election process, rather than abandon the cruel policies that are making Republicans so unpopular:
https://bit.ly/4kBBX8J
https://bit.ly/4kBBX8J
Trump Ratchets Up Talk of Taking Over Elections
This is one of many signs that Trump knows his party is in big trouble in the coming midterm elections.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Trump seems to be so worried about the midterms that he is looking for ways to manipulate the election process, rather than abandon the cruel policies that are making Republicans so unpopular:
https://bit.ly/4kBBX8J
https://bit.ly/4kBBX8J
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🚨BREAKING!!! GAME ON!!!
The Supreme Court just green-lighted California's new voter-approved Prop 50 map after rejecting an emergency request by the Trump administration to override an appeals court and block the map.
Dems are now positioned for a potential +5 seat pickup.
The Supreme Court just green-lighted California's new voter-approved Prop 50 map after rejecting an emergency request by the Trump administration to override an appeals court and block the map.
Dems are now positioned for a potential +5 seat pickup.
February 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
🚨BREAKING!!! GAME ON!!!
The Supreme Court just green-lighted California's new voter-approved Prop 50 map after rejecting an emergency request by the Trump administration to override an appeals court and block the map.
Dems are now positioned for a potential +5 seat pickup.
The Supreme Court just green-lighted California's new voter-approved Prop 50 map after rejecting an emergency request by the Trump administration to override an appeals court and block the map.
Dems are now positioned for a potential +5 seat pickup.
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WCK is on the ground in southern Spain as Storm Leonardo brings torrential rains that are forcing thousands of families in southern Spain from their homes, closing schools, and disrupting travel. (1/2)
February 4, 2026 at 11:11 PM
WCK is on the ground in southern Spain as Storm Leonardo brings torrential rains that are forcing thousands of families in southern Spain from their homes, closing schools, and disrupting travel. (1/2)