Concrete Cowboy
@damanfu.bsky.social
Min(Distributional impacts) + max(Just transition); vibing out in Brooklyn, born x raised in Los Angeles :) probably to the left of my employer, so YMMV
Sorry about the parasociality. Tricky phenomenon that one.
https://readymag.website/damanfu/2503426/
Sorry about the parasociality. Tricky phenomenon that one.
https://readymag.website/damanfu/2503426/
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For the life of me I cannot fathom how democrats are dithering over whether it’s good politics to place American soldiers in harm’s way in order to make Wall Street and fossil fuel mega operations richer
January 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
For the life of me I cannot fathom how democrats are dithering over whether it’s good politics to place American soldiers in harm’s way in order to make Wall Street and fossil fuel mega operations richer
2026 will not defeat me, y’all heard it here first.
January 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
2026 will not defeat me, y’all heard it here first.
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There will be a level of reconstruction needed on this country not seen since the Marshall Plan come 2029 and I sincerely am trying to understand who the Democrat as well as Democratic leadership we believe will be willing to take on something of that scope
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
There will be a level of reconstruction needed on this country not seen since the Marshall Plan come 2029 and I sincerely am trying to understand who the Democrat as well as Democratic leadership we believe will be willing to take on something of that scope
I will add that @kjephd.bsky.social 's broad assessment that the US is in an era of friend-enemy politics makes it easier to properly digest @sarahjeong.bsky.social 's latest frame up for the Verge. The medium is the message, outcome over intent, actor over action.
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 AM
I will add that @kjephd.bsky.social 's broad assessment that the US is in an era of friend-enemy politics makes it easier to properly digest @sarahjeong.bsky.social 's latest frame up for the Verge. The medium is the message, outcome over intent, actor over action.
said with moral neutrality and a regular appreciation for the contributions of these folks: its so fuckin funny seeing google hoover up all the energy folks. make sure they cut the check right though!!
January 5, 2026 at 3:50 AM
said with moral neutrality and a regular appreciation for the contributions of these folks: its so fuckin funny seeing google hoover up all the energy folks. make sure they cut the check right though!!
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Wait so the Gang of Eight was not informed before the strike but the NYT and WP were??
January 4, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Wait so the Gang of Eight was not informed before the strike but the NYT and WP were??
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Now I am not saying this isn't a war for oil.
It absolutely is an illegal, unconstitutional, unjustifiable war for oil, Trump said so quite openly.
That doesn't change how ill-conceived and stupid this whole plan is, on top of the inevitable human tragedy that is already unfolding.
#EnergySky
It absolutely is an illegal, unconstitutional, unjustifiable war for oil, Trump said so quite openly.
That doesn't change how ill-conceived and stupid this whole plan is, on top of the inevitable human tragedy that is already unfolding.
#EnergySky
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Now I am not saying this isn't a war for oil.
It absolutely is an illegal, unconstitutional, unjustifiable war for oil, Trump said so quite openly.
That doesn't change how ill-conceived and stupid this whole plan is, on top of the inevitable human tragedy that is already unfolding.
#EnergySky
It absolutely is an illegal, unconstitutional, unjustifiable war for oil, Trump said so quite openly.
That doesn't change how ill-conceived and stupid this whole plan is, on top of the inevitable human tragedy that is already unfolding.
#EnergySky
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Among the many reasons you don’t kidnap a foreign head of state at gunpoint even if you have the capability, is that it sparks consequences you can neither control nor anticipate.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Among the many reasons you don’t kidnap a foreign head of state at gunpoint even if you have the capability, is that it sparks consequences you can neither control nor anticipate.
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The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
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This is all illegal and one of several impeachable offenses.
Every elected Democrat should publicly state any corporation - financial, energy, or otherwise - that tries to share in spoils of an illegal action now will face federal investigations.
And every admin official must be held accountable.
Every elected Democrat should publicly state any corporation - financial, energy, or otherwise - that tries to share in spoils of an illegal action now will face federal investigations.
And every admin official must be held accountable.
January 3, 2026 at 9:51 PM
This is all illegal and one of several impeachable offenses.
Every elected Democrat should publicly state any corporation - financial, energy, or otherwise - that tries to share in spoils of an illegal action now will face federal investigations.
And every admin official must be held accountable.
Every elected Democrat should publicly state any corporation - financial, energy, or otherwise - that tries to share in spoils of an illegal action now will face federal investigations.
And every admin official must be held accountable.
@adamsmith.house.gov out here running his mouth on NPR talking talking about how the lack of advance notice of Congress is “not the most important point here” and rather instead “Americans should be thinking about how does /this/ advance US interests” — bitch are you stupid or something?
January 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
@adamsmith.house.gov out here running his mouth on NPR talking talking about how the lack of advance notice of Congress is “not the most important point here” and rather instead “Americans should be thinking about how does /this/ advance US interests” — bitch are you stupid or something?
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the full communique from the venezuelan government on the u.s. attacks against their capitol, as translated by bloomberg commodities analyst javier blas who highlighted sections crucial to the alleged resource war motivations
January 3, 2026 at 9:26 AM
the full communique from the venezuelan government on the u.s. attacks against their capitol, as translated by bloomberg commodities analyst javier blas who highlighted sections crucial to the alleged resource war motivations
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I should also have mentioned this paper by @noamgidron.bsky.social et al. osf.io/preprints/so...
January 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I should also have mentioned this paper by @noamgidron.bsky.social et al. osf.io/preprints/so...
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Man Chi Osse shoulda stayed in that fuckin race, because holy shit the bar is so low.
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Man Chi Osse shoulda stayed in that fuckin race, because holy shit the bar is so low.
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One extraordinarily troubling implication is this:
If the military doesn’t refuse these orders, what other orders might it follow?
If the military doesn’t refuse these orders, what other orders might it follow?
January 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
One extraordinarily troubling implication is this:
If the military doesn’t refuse these orders, what other orders might it follow?
If the military doesn’t refuse these orders, what other orders might it follow?
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words from lexi alexander, who had been suspended from this platform for being palestinian
January 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
words from lexi alexander, who had been suspended from this platform for being palestinian
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Oil, conflict, and climate change – there is a direct connection.
The real kicker here is that if US companies do succeed in ramping up Venezuela’s oil, it’s some of the dirtiest and most carbon intensive in the world. And it’s cheap to produce (PdVSA says $5/barrel, probably closer to $25).
ociplus.rmi.org/supply-chain
ociplus.rmi.org/supply-chain
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Oil, conflict, and climate change – there is a direct connection.
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The lack of public discussion and debate ex ante is certainly a strong indicator of Trump’s authoritarian intentions
Kings don’t ask for permission, after all.
Kings don’t ask for permission, after all.
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The lack of public discussion and debate ex ante is certainly a strong indicator of Trump’s authoritarian intentions
Kings don’t ask for permission, after all.
Kings don’t ask for permission, after all.
Anyways I’m no fuckin expert but Seems Bad, Man. And also Stupid, to boot.
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Anyways I’m no fuckin expert but Seems Bad, Man. And also Stupid, to boot.
Insane shit to wake up to. SIRI PLEASE PLAY BILL WITHERS’ I CANT WRITE LEFT HANDED.
January 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Insane shit to wake up to. SIRI PLEASE PLAY BILL WITHERS’ I CANT WRITE LEFT HANDED.
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This is just such a damned disgrace. A crime against knowledge and humanity itself.
January 1, 2026 at 5:38 AM
This is just such a damned disgrace. A crime against knowledge and humanity itself.
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Nobody wants to scam anymore
January 2, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Nobody wants to scam anymore