Dante Atkins
@danteatkins.bsky.social
Fiona and Rowan's dad, basically. Spider guy, Lefty Dem, pragmatic progressive. Win elections with the majority you have, not the majority you wish you had.
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Dante Atkins
@danteatkins.bsky.social
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Military documents confirm that the LA operation today was a “show of presence” intended to send a message to LA residents about the power of the federal government.
After staging with armed soldiers and Border Patrol agents on horse, they packed up and left after a short walk.
After staging with armed soldiers and Border Patrol agents on horse, they packed up and left after a short walk.
"Freedom of maneuver" is a military term designed to distinguish between pacified and hostile territory in an occupation setting, in case that helps inform you of how the federal government views American cities.
The New York Times: the publication that reminds you constantly that the worst people on earth have some people who like them, including the New York Times
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The New York Times: the publication that reminds you constantly that the worst people on earth have some people who like them, including the New York Times
The overriding ethos of the New York Times is that its core audience is in need of constant scolding, and I'm not sure how a publication survives that over the long yerm
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The overriding ethos of the New York Times is that its core audience is in need of constant scolding, and I'm not sure how a publication survives that over the long yerm
What, and I repeat myself and others, the fuck
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
What, and I repeat myself and others, the fuck
It's funny how "America should be a fully integrated country with equal rights and opportunities for everyone" is "getting sucked into diversity" but "we need to resegregate America because Black people are too stupid to hold public office" is not
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's funny how "America should be a fully integrated country with equal rights and opportunities for everyone" is "getting sucked into diversity" but "we need to resegregate America because Black people are too stupid to hold public office" is not
HOW! after all the ways Summers has continually debased himself, how does CAP still bring him on for anything? Even before the latest "DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT" stuff.
NEW: Before the recent Epstein disclosures, Larry Summers was poised to lead the economic policy plank for the Democrats' "Project 2029" effort at the Center for American Progress. He signed off on a housing policy paper CAP was prepping for next week.
prospect.org/2025/11/14/e...
prospect.org/2025/11/14/e...
Epstein Confidant Larry Summers Guiding Democrats’ ‘Project 2029’ - The American Prospect
Summers was overseeing the economic policy plank of the Center for American Progress’s effort. Emails released this week show him in regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
prospect.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
HOW! after all the ways Summers has continually debased himself, how does CAP still bring him on for anything? Even before the latest "DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT" stuff.
Maybe it's a minority opinion but I'm okay with "this person should be killed and here's how" being a hard line for moderation regardless of whether you're a well known author or comedian or not. If you allow famous people to say that then you also have to allow anon randos to say that. And no.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Maybe it's a minority opinion but I'm okay with "this person should be killed and here's how" being a hard line for moderation regardless of whether you're a well known author or comedian or not. If you allow famous people to say that then you also have to allow anon randos to say that. And no.
Trump 2028: if there's grass on the field, play ball!
(Does that fit on a hat?)
(Does that fit on a hat?)
Is this what Trump wants Republicans to run on in 2026?
He —and needs-to-be-canceled Megyn Kelly— think this is a winning yard sign to tell MAGA to put out...
He —and needs-to-be-canceled Megyn Kelly— think this is a winning yard sign to tell MAGA to put out...
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Trump 2028: if there's grass on the field, play ball!
(Does that fit on a hat?)
(Does that fit on a hat?)
Ah yes, in Germany they called this "lebensraum"
But one thing that's important to note: this was their policy back during the campaign too even as people believed for some reason that they would only deport crininals
But one thing that's important to note: this was their policy back during the campaign too even as people believed for some reason that they would only deport crininals
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Ah yes, in Germany they called this "lebensraum"
But one thing that's important to note: this was their policy back during the campaign too even as people believed for some reason that they would only deport crininals
But one thing that's important to note: this was their policy back during the campaign too even as people believed for some reason that they would only deport crininals
"Do I know who Plato was? Yes. Will I tell you? No. Why? Because I'm a cynic."
Part 2: bsky.app/profile/aedw...
Part 3!
151. Gallup, 1952: "NOW HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS WHICH MIGHT BE USED IN A RADIO OR TELEVISION QUIZ PROGRAM. MOST OF THEM ARE FAIRLY HARD. LET'S SEE HOW MANY OF THEM YOU CAN ANSWER. WILL YOU TELL ME WHO PLATO WAS?"
Part 3!
151. Gallup, 1952: "NOW HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS WHICH MIGHT BE USED IN A RADIO OR TELEVISION QUIZ PROGRAM. MOST OF THEM ARE FAIRLY HARD. LET'S SEE HOW MANY OF THEM YOU CAN ANSWER. WILL YOU TELL ME WHO PLATO WAS?"
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"Do I know who Plato was? Yes. Will I tell you? No. Why? Because I'm a cynic."
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This is the Challenger Disaster of ethics in media.
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
This is the Challenger Disaster of ethics in media.
The "technically it's ephebophilia' has a strong appeal to the large portion of the evangelical base that wants teen girls married off to older men at pubescence
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The "technically it's ephebophilia' has a strong appeal to the large portion of the evangelical base that wants teen girls married off to older men at pubescence
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It's really not OK from a political or moral standpoint that it took 10 years, many of them with Democrats in control of the WH or Congress and 3 prez campaigns against Trump, to get Epstein emails like this out in the open, @ryanlcooper.com writes.
prospect.org/2025/11/13/h...
prospect.org/2025/11/13/h...
How on Earth Are We Just Now Hearing About Trump’s ‘Hours’ With an Epstein Victim? - The American Prospect
The recent release of more emails is only the latest in about 10,000 stories implicating Donald Trump in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuses. What were the Justice Department and congressional Democrats doing wi...
prospect.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's really not OK from a political or moral standpoint that it took 10 years, many of them with Democrats in control of the WH or Congress and 3 prez campaigns against Trump, to get Epstein emails like this out in the open, @ryanlcooper.com writes.
prospect.org/2025/11/13/h...
prospect.org/2025/11/13/h...
It's best to think of the Trump regime as Mr Beast for brown people torture porn. These guys are content creators with access to the military and law enforcement.
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It's best to think of the Trump regime as Mr Beast for brown people torture porn. These guys are content creators with access to the military and law enforcement.
Not Eric Trump out here doing an infomercial for money laundering services
Eric Trump: "You can send $500 million worth of bitcoin on a Sunday night at 11pm while having a glass of wine with your wife for virtually zero fees."
November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Not Eric Trump out here doing an infomercial for money laundering services
It's hard to process the degree to which the Biden DOJ and major media institutions aggressively protected Trump on the Epstein situation.
I just remembered this from Glenn Kessler 3 months ago
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It's hard to process the degree to which the Biden DOJ and major media institutions aggressively protected Trump on the Epstein situation.
One thing I keep screaming from the rooftops: "The border" and "Immigration" ARE SEPARATE ISSUES. You can be (and most Americans are!) pro-immigration but also desirous of a well-regulated border. We want our immigration process to be welcoming, generous, and orderly.
Some Dems and pundits overread the significance of Trump's win. They looked at dissatisfaction with the border and discerned a seismic cultural reaction to immigration levels inside the country. The former was real. The latter is a mirage.
(h/t @gelliottmorris.com)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
(h/t @gelliottmorris.com)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
One thing I keep screaming from the rooftops: "The border" and "Immigration" ARE SEPARATE ISSUES. You can be (and most Americans are!) pro-immigration but also desirous of a well-regulated border. We want our immigration process to be welcoming, generous, and orderly.
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Every single time! Epstein will write:
"porsecters h4arrsed me w/ sbuopenas al bcuase tr4ificing myners .due porcess much???no"
and then there's, like, the former president of a university or white house counsel or something replying:
"You're totally right, and also I love you with all my heart."
"porsecters h4arrsed me w/ sbuopenas al bcuase tr4ificing myners .due porcess much???no"
and then there's, like, the former president of a university or white house counsel or something replying:
"You're totally right, and also I love you with all my heart."
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Every single time! Epstein will write:
"porsecters h4arrsed me w/ sbuopenas al bcuase tr4ificing myners .due porcess much???no"
and then there's, like, the former president of a university or white house counsel or something replying:
"You're totally right, and also I love you with all my heart."
"porsecters h4arrsed me w/ sbuopenas al bcuase tr4ificing myners .due porcess much???no"
and then there's, like, the former president of a university or white house counsel or something replying:
"You're totally right, and also I love you with all my heart."
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Wilson was mocked for acknowledging that the cost of childcare is outrageous and her parents help her with that expense. But it turns out a majority of voters feel the same squeeze, liked her universal childcare plan, and voted accordingly.
Katie Wilson wins Seattle mayoral race, incumbent Bruce Harrell appears to be preparing to concede
The exciting race for Mayor of Seattle can now be called. With almost no ballots left to count, challenger Katie Wilson has an advantage that incumbent Bruce Harrell cannot overcome.
The exciting race for Mayor of Seattle can now be called. With almost no ballots left to count, challenger Katie Wilson has an advantage that incumbent Bruce Harrell cannot overcome.
Katie Wilson wins Seattle mayoral race, incumbent Bruce Harrell appears to be preparing to concede
The exciting race for Mayor of Seattle can now be called. With almost no ballots left to count, challenger Katie Wilson has an advantage that incumbent Bruce Harrell cannot overcome.
www.nwprogressive.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Wilson was mocked for acknowledging that the cost of childcare is outrageous and her parents help her with that expense. But it turns out a majority of voters feel the same squeeze, liked her universal childcare plan, and voted accordingly.
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FROM: reporter@nytimes.com
TO: epstein@pedophile.com
SUBJECT: re: can you print these pictures of donald trump with underage women
hello jeffrey my friend. no for some reason
TO: epstein@pedophile.com
SUBJECT: re: can you print these pictures of donald trump with underage women
hello jeffrey my friend. no for some reason
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
FROM: reporter@nytimes.com
TO: epstein@pedophile.com
SUBJECT: re: can you print these pictures of donald trump with underage women
hello jeffrey my friend. no for some reason
TO: epstein@pedophile.com
SUBJECT: re: can you print these pictures of donald trump with underage women
hello jeffrey my friend. no for some reason
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I love the Trump apologists who are like "be careful what you wish for. If the Epstein files come out, some of your people might get caught up in it." Really, so what you're saying is we could take out even more powerful pedophiles? Fuck yeah let's roll.
November 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I love the Trump apologists who are like "be careful what you wish for. If the Epstein files come out, some of your people might get caught up in it." Really, so what you're saying is we could take out even more powerful pedophiles? Fuck yeah let's roll.
LOL they caved because they thought Republicans would actually end the filibuster and that was the scariest thing of all to that institution
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
LOL they caved because they thought Republicans would actually end the filibuster and that was the scariest thing of all to that institution
The real QAnon was the thousands of misspelled emails every single rich person on earth sent to Jeffrey Epstein along the way
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The real QAnon was the thousands of misspelled emails every single rich person on earth sent to Jeffrey Epstein along the way
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Hard not to suspect that the thing that kept Epstein's documents secret and any actual co-conspirators safe is that every single person who has ever attended an East Coast gala has, at some point or another, sent Epstein an email that was like "SUBJECT: So sorry for the witchhunt against you"
November 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Hard not to suspect that the thing that kept Epstein's documents secret and any actual co-conspirators safe is that every single person who has ever attended an East Coast gala has, at some point or another, sent Epstein an email that was like "SUBJECT: So sorry for the witchhunt against you"
Advil/ibuprofen is the thing that works the absolute best for me for fevers and soreness. JD Vance is either completely insane or has never worked out a day in his life.
JD Vance calls ibuprofen "useless medication" and implies it's not "necessary, safe and effective."
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Advil/ibuprofen is the thing that works the absolute best for me for fevers and soreness. JD Vance is either completely insane or has never worked out a day in his life.
The headline "Dems release emails that mention Trump" implies that Dems are pursuing something without evidence and that Trump is named in a not-important way, as opposed to what really matters, which is, Trump was at Epstein's with girls on more than one occasion, including hours alone, plus photos
Not to be nitpicky but these (Wapo/ WSJ) are bad headlines. Is the important news here "The Democrats released emails"? Or is the important news, you know, "Epstein says Trump spent hours with underage girl"? Put the important news in the headline!
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The headline "Dems release emails that mention Trump" implies that Dems are pursuing something without evidence and that Trump is named in a not-important way, as opposed to what really matters, which is, Trump was at Epstein's with girls on more than one occasion, including hours alone, plus photos