Chris
@cwestmar.bsky.social
Seemingly demure Chris is a quietly opinionated old hag who loves causing a stir. Her writing uses examples from her own life and in history in an effort to 'penetrate' and explore the inhuman, unequal nonsense surrounding us all. Left Twitter years ago.
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More people need to see this:
tldr; (or is it tldw?)
1. Break the monopoly authoritarian propaganda has on strong emotions
2. Deliver facts that improve people's lives and inspire agency
3. Foster alternative communities
youtu.be/sgHHRVH0NFo
tldr; (or is it tldw?)
1. Break the monopoly authoritarian propaganda has on strong emotions
2. Deliver facts that improve people's lives and inspire agency
3. Foster alternative communities
youtu.be/sgHHRVH0NFo
How to Fight (and Win) an Information War | Peter Pomerantsev | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtu.be
December 8, 2024 at 2:56 PM
More people need to see this:
tldr; (or is it tldw?)
1. Break the monopoly authoritarian propaganda has on strong emotions
2. Deliver facts that improve people's lives and inspire agency
3. Foster alternative communities
youtu.be/sgHHRVH0NFo
tldr; (or is it tldw?)
1. Break the monopoly authoritarian propaganda has on strong emotions
2. Deliver facts that improve people's lives and inspire agency
3. Foster alternative communities
youtu.be/sgHHRVH0NFo
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In January, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will roll out a pilot program that will use AI to review Medicare patients' requests for care.
Insurers will get rewarded when they deny care.
What could go wrong?
Insurers will get rewarded when they deny care.
What could go wrong?
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
In January, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services will roll out a pilot program that will use AI to review Medicare patients' requests for care.
Insurers will get rewarded when they deny care.
What could go wrong?
Insurers will get rewarded when they deny care.
What could go wrong?
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December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
DAY 10 DECEMBER 2025
THESE APPALLING TIMES
TODAY IS
WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
LADY LIBERTY WEEPS
As we do also
For the first time the
UNITED STATES HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHLIST
Added by the org. CIVIVCUS
due to TRUMP faltering civil freedoms
DAY 10 DECEMBER 2025
THESE APPALLING TIMES
TODAY IS
WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
LADY LIBERTY WEEPS
As we do also
For the first time the
UNITED STATES HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHLIST
Added by the org. CIVIVCUS
due to TRUMP faltering civil freedoms
December 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
DAY 10 DECEMBER 2025
THESE APPALLING TIMES
TODAY IS
WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
LADY LIBERTY WEEPS
As we do also
For the first time the
UNITED STATES HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHLIST
Added by the org. CIVIVCUS
due to TRUMP faltering civil freedoms
DAY 10 DECEMBER 2025
THESE APPALLING TIMES
TODAY IS
WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
LADY LIBERTY WEEPS
As we do also
For the first time the
UNITED STATES HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHLIST
Added by the org. CIVIVCUS
due to TRUMP faltering civil freedoms
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Two judges and Congress have ordered the release or unsealing of Epstein files.
We have yet to see the release of the Epstein files.
We have yet to see the release of the Epstein files.
December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Two judges and Congress have ordered the release or unsealing of Epstein files.
We have yet to see the release of the Epstein files.
We have yet to see the release of the Epstein files.
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I’ve been licensed in life, accident, and health insurance. As well as property & casualty.
The corrupt system depends on these lies. & they know that it kills people.
So stop simping for people like #BrianThompson of #UHC.
He was a mass murderer in a suit & his investors didn’t even care he died
The corrupt system depends on these lies. & they know that it kills people.
So stop simping for people like #BrianThompson of #UHC.
He was a mass murderer in a suit & his investors didn’t even care he died
“We needed to scare people. MEDICARE FOR ALL was seen as an existential threat to the insurance industry.”
Ex-insurance exec turned #M4All advocate @wendellpotter.bsky.social tells Kanew he helped Cigna & Humana lie to keep universal health care out of 🇺🇸
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DSFsimP...
Ex-insurance exec turned #M4All advocate @wendellpotter.bsky.social tells Kanew he helped Cigna & Humana lie to keep universal health care out of 🇺🇸
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DSFsimP...
December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’ve been licensed in life, accident, and health insurance. As well as property & casualty.
The corrupt system depends on these lies. & they know that it kills people.
So stop simping for people like #BrianThompson of #UHC.
He was a mass murderer in a suit & his investors didn’t even care he died
The corrupt system depends on these lies. & they know that it kills people.
So stop simping for people like #BrianThompson of #UHC.
He was a mass murderer in a suit & his investors didn’t even care he died
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Judges cited Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' segment on DOGE, where he literally bled for his art after a surprise prop mishap.
Jon Stewart Makes History With Journalism Award After Sticking It to Trump
The longtime “Daily Show” host is receiving a new Walter Cronkite Award honor created to recognize comedic news as a force in political accountability.
trib.al
December 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Judges cited Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' segment on DOGE, where he literally bled for his art after a surprise prop mishap.
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Whenever Trump is cornered, he deflects attention. He distracts the public from whatever is causing him problems by doing something even bigger and more outrageous.
Trump is now cornered, big time. What will he do next?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-what-will-trump-do-to
Trump is now cornered, big time. What will he do next?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-what-will-trump-do-to
Office Hours: What Will Trump Do to Divert Attention from His Mounting Failures?
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Whenever Trump is cornered, he deflects attention. He distracts the public from whatever is causing him problems by doing something even bigger and more outrageous.
Trump is now cornered, big time. What will he do next?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-what-will-trump-do-to
Trump is now cornered, big time. What will he do next?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-what-will-trump-do-to
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Accurate! 😂
Trump Just Made A Bonkers Claim About Operating A Lawnmower—And Gavin Newsom's Reaction Is Priceless
www.comicsands.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Accurate! 😂
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December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The US president has announced another $12 billion in government aid to farmers, suggesting his motive is BECAUSE THEY VOTED FOR HIM.
He has declared the same motive in several other decisions, punishing blue states because they don't support him.
This is unpatriotic, and ought to be illegal.
He has declared the same motive in several other decisions, punishing blue states because they don't support him.
This is unpatriotic, and ought to be illegal.
December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The US president has announced another $12 billion in government aid to farmers, suggesting his motive is BECAUSE THEY VOTED FOR HIM.
He has declared the same motive in several other decisions, punishing blue states because they don't support him.
This is unpatriotic, and ought to be illegal.
He has declared the same motive in several other decisions, punishing blue states because they don't support him.
This is unpatriotic, and ought to be illegal.
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If SCOTUS endorses "unitary executive" theory this week, Drumph could be able to finish items on his list he hasn't fully accomplished already. 😡 🤬
But...
🤞 Welcome Speaker Jeffries!
U.S. House Speaker in Jan 2026 IF many Repub Reps DO RESIGN with MTG, as reported by Gabe Sherman & others.
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If SCOTUS endorses "unitary executive" theory this week, Drumph could be able to finish items on his list he hasn't fully accomplished already. 😡 🤬
But...
🤞 Welcome Speaker Jeffries!
U.S. House Speaker in Jan 2026 IF many Repub Reps DO RESIGN with MTG, as reported by Gabe Sherman & others.
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What’s happening at the Supreme Court this week is bigger than just one FTC commissioner. The majority seems ready to endorse the “unitary executive” theory, giving Trump the power to purge agency staffers and replace them with loyalists. It’s a frightening prospect we should be paying attention to.
Humphrey’s Who? The Big SCOTUS Case Few Understand
A decision over who Trump can fire will reshape how our entire government functions
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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If SCOTUS endorses "unitary executive" theory this week, Drumph could be able to finish items on his list he hasn't fully accomplished already. 😡 🤬
But...
🤞 Welcome Speaker Jeffries!
U.S. House Speaker in Jan 2026 IF many Repub Reps DO RESIGN with MTG, as reported by Gabe Sherman & others.
.
If SCOTUS endorses "unitary executive" theory this week, Drumph could be able to finish items on his list he hasn't fully accomplished already. 😡 🤬
But...
🤞 Welcome Speaker Jeffries!
U.S. House Speaker in Jan 2026 IF many Repub Reps DO RESIGN with MTG, as reported by Gabe Sherman & others.
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The corruption never ends.
Don Jr. Sparks Outrage After Startup Company He Backed Scores Massive Contract With Pentagon
www.comicsands.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The corruption never ends.
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The United States gives far too much power, money, and influence to silly people with heads full of nonsense.
December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The United States gives far too much power, money, and influence to silly people with heads full of nonsense.
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Who’s the last person in the world who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?
Perhaps the person who’s been waging illegal wars.
Hello?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/whos-the-last-person-in-the-world
Perhaps the person who’s been waging illegal wars.
Hello?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/whos-the-last-person-in-the-world
Who’s the Last Person in the World to Deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
The person who’s been waging illegal wars
robertreich.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Who’s the last person in the world who deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?
Perhaps the person who’s been waging illegal wars.
Hello?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/whos-the-last-person-in-the-world
Perhaps the person who’s been waging illegal wars.
Hello?
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/whos-the-last-person-in-the-world
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Billionaire Palantir co-founder calls for return of public hangings to show ‘masculine leadership’ in America
Palantir co-founder calls for public hangings to show ‘masculine leadership’
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Billionaire Palantir co-founder calls for return of public hangings to show ‘masculine leadership’ in America
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
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Workers are clinging to their roles and there’s little space for entry-level candidates.
Struggling to find a job? Three reasons why the UK labour market is stuck right now
Workers are clinging to their roles and there’s little space for entry-level candidates.
tcnv.link
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Workers are clinging to their roles and there’s little space for entry-level candidates.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM