Dave Pomes
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Dave Pomes
@davepomes.bsky.social
· Oct 30
There's a tendency, possibly unavoidable, to assume everyone you run into online is an evil, ignorant ass.
Which is fine. Conditioned responses, whatever.
But if you're gonna make it obvious and run with that assumption through every interaction, look for the ass in your screen's glass.
Which is fine. Conditioned responses, whatever.
But if you're gonna make it obvious and run with that assumption through every interaction, look for the ass in your screen's glass.
There's other possibilities, this is simply the most cynical projection available and I'm sure there's some logical proof already locking outcomes to money.
Trump could treat Maduro like a Noriega, here as a threat to our vital access to available oil.
Still leaves the question of Trump's price. 🧵
Trump could treat Maduro like a Noriega, here as a threat to our vital access to available oil.
Still leaves the question of Trump's price. 🧵
Maduro's arrest is probably a shakedown.
The pardon of the Honduran pres makes it clear freedom can be bought. Maduro will be negotiating his freedom against some percentage of Venezuela's economy, to return as a reformed pro-Trump vassal governor.
All kinds of ways he never sees a court trial. 🧵
The pardon of the Honduran pres makes it clear freedom can be bought. Maduro will be negotiating his freedom against some percentage of Venezuela's economy, to return as a reformed pro-Trump vassal governor.
All kinds of ways he never sees a court trial. 🧵
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
There's other possibilities, this is simply the most cynical projection available and I'm sure there's some logical proof already locking outcomes to money.
Trump could treat Maduro like a Noriega, here as a threat to our vital access to available oil.
Still leaves the question of Trump's price. 🧵
Trump could treat Maduro like a Noriega, here as a threat to our vital access to available oil.
Still leaves the question of Trump's price. 🧵
Maduro's arrest is probably a shakedown.
The pardon of the Honduran pres makes it clear freedom can be bought. Maduro will be negotiating his freedom against some percentage of Venezuela's economy, to return as a reformed pro-Trump vassal governor.
All kinds of ways he never sees a court trial. 🧵
The pardon of the Honduran pres makes it clear freedom can be bought. Maduro will be negotiating his freedom against some percentage of Venezuela's economy, to return as a reformed pro-Trump vassal governor.
All kinds of ways he never sees a court trial. 🧵
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Maduro's arrest is probably a shakedown.
The pardon of the Honduran pres makes it clear freedom can be bought. Maduro will be negotiating his freedom against some percentage of Venezuela's economy, to return as a reformed pro-Trump vassal governor.
All kinds of ways he never sees a court trial. 🧵
The pardon of the Honduran pres makes it clear freedom can be bought. Maduro will be negotiating his freedom against some percentage of Venezuela's economy, to return as a reformed pro-Trump vassal governor.
All kinds of ways he never sees a court trial. 🧵
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TIMES OF ISRAEL: “Culture Minister Miki Zohar, of the ruling Likud party, says Gaza belongs to Israel, and that Palestinians in the territory are “guests” whom Israel is merely allowing to live there for now.” www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
January 2, 2026 at 4:38 AM
TIMES OF ISRAEL: “Culture Minister Miki Zohar, of the ruling Likud party, says Gaza belongs to Israel, and that Palestinians in the territory are “guests” whom Israel is merely allowing to live there for now.” www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
All politics are local. If it's going to look good in her district to oppose Trump, she's going to oppose Trump. That's how it's supposed to work and from there it's on the voters.
It's reassuring to me, to see pols on the Right covering their @sses; they seemingly think the midterms still matter.
It's reassuring to me, to see pols on the Right covering their @sses; they seemingly think the midterms still matter.
“These are not the people who should be attacked.”
Rep. Boebert rips Trump for vetoing a bipartisan water project bill - either bc they won’t release Tina Peters after he pardoned her, or for Boebert backing the Epstein files release.
(She only cares when it impacts her)
Rep. Boebert rips Trump for vetoing a bipartisan water project bill - either bc they won’t release Tina Peters after he pardoned her, or for Boebert backing the Epstein files release.
(She only cares when it impacts her)
January 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
All politics are local. If it's going to look good in her district to oppose Trump, she's going to oppose Trump. That's how it's supposed to work and from there it's on the voters.
It's reassuring to me, to see pols on the Right covering their @sses; they seemingly think the midterms still matter.
It's reassuring to me, to see pols on the Right covering their @sses; they seemingly think the midterms still matter.
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many current problems began when people started trusting computer. you must never trust computer. computer is the machine that hates you
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
many current problems began when people started trusting computer. you must never trust computer. computer is the machine that hates you
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MOTHER JONES: “The Israeli government announced it would suspend the aid work of several humanitarian organizations that provide lifesaving aid to Palestinians… The suspensions affect 37 organizations, including Doctors Without Borders…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
December 31, 2025 at 3:05 AM
MOTHER JONES: “The Israeli government announced it would suspend the aid work of several humanitarian organizations that provide lifesaving aid to Palestinians… The suspensions affect 37 organizations, including Doctors Without Borders…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I 🤔 everyone has their part to play. Stewart's not the guy, but he helped create Colbert & Bee & Noah & a new bunch, now doing what heroes do and aging out 🤷
But the Left's as much a sucker for cults as the Right, often only conflating nostalgia with principle. Real q now is what Bee et al can do.
But the Left's as much a sucker for cults as the Right, often only conflating nostalgia with principle. Real q now is what Bee et al can do.
This is my reaction every time I see someone late to the game finally recognizing that Jon Stewart is no help whatsoever
December 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I 🤔 everyone has their part to play. Stewart's not the guy, but he helped create Colbert & Bee & Noah & a new bunch, now doing what heroes do and aging out 🤷
But the Left's as much a sucker for cults as the Right, often only conflating nostalgia with principle. Real q now is what Bee et al can do.
But the Left's as much a sucker for cults as the Right, often only conflating nostalgia with principle. Real q now is what Bee et al can do.
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USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Post a random GIF, and everything will go good in 2026
December 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Post a random GIF, and everything will go good in 2026
Clinton was ok but categorically NOT "great for America". His crime bill amplified mass incarceration of Blacks and his economic policy primed the Great Recession.
...And his FBI ('96) let Epstein walk, so he does have a vested interest in making Trump look even worse with a full file release.
...And his FBI ('96) let Epstein walk, so he does have a vested interest in making Trump look even worse with a full file release.
What is the obsession with pictures of Bill Clinton with Epstein?
Clinton has released statements calling for the Epstein files to be made public.
Trump is fighting to prevent the American public from ever seeing the Epstein files.
Clinton was great for America; Trump is killing America.
Clinton has released statements calling for the Epstein files to be made public.
Trump is fighting to prevent the American public from ever seeing the Epstein files.
Clinton was great for America; Trump is killing America.
December 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Clinton was ok but categorically NOT "great for America". His crime bill amplified mass incarceration of Blacks and his economic policy primed the Great Recession.
...And his FBI ('96) let Epstein walk, so he does have a vested interest in making Trump look even worse with a full file release.
...And his FBI ('96) let Epstein walk, so he does have a vested interest in making Trump look even worse with a full file release.
I see anecdotal claims that Bluesky has an anti-Palestine bias, don't know firsthand if it's true.
On my feed: all pro-Palestine posts are pleas for support or ending the war. All pro-Israel posts are condemnations of Palestinians or calls for more destruction.
Bias or bad spam filters? No idea.
On my feed: all pro-Palestine posts are pleas for support or ending the war. All pro-Israel posts are condemnations of Palestinians or calls for more destruction.
Bias or bad spam filters? No idea.
December 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I see anecdotal claims that Bluesky has an anti-Palestine bias, don't know firsthand if it's true.
On my feed: all pro-Palestine posts are pleas for support or ending the war. All pro-Israel posts are condemnations of Palestinians or calls for more destruction.
Bias or bad spam filters? No idea.
On my feed: all pro-Palestine posts are pleas for support or ending the war. All pro-Israel posts are condemnations of Palestinians or calls for more destruction.
Bias or bad spam filters? No idea.
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This bold soul blocks both replies and quotes, AND skips over a reality that King Bibi was sending cash payments directly to Hamas to prop them up as a villain he could politically oppose.
The word is "D'oh". Link below.
The word is "D'oh". Link below.
December 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This bold soul blocks both replies and quotes, AND skips over a reality that King Bibi was sending cash payments directly to Hamas to prop them up as a villain he could politically oppose.
The word is "D'oh". Link below.
The word is "D'oh". Link below.
Stop what you're doing and post a gif of your favourite anime.
December 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Stop what you're doing and post a gif of your favourite anime.
*runs face-first into post*
December 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
*runs face-first into post*
Unfortunately due to the attention paid to weaksauce reactions on these early batches, odds are later more incriminating elements will be locked down more securely.
I love the smell of panic in the evening. Smells like…victory
December 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Unfortunately due to the attention paid to weaksauce reactions on these early batches, odds are later more incriminating elements will be locked down more securely.
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2025 HIGHLIGHT: The September 2025 report marks the first time a U.N. investigative body has declared that the military campaign of Israel in the Gaza Strip constitutes genocide under the Genocide Convention framework.
United Nations Commission Investigation: Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza - Profolus
An independent UN investigation found that the campaign of Israel in Gaza constitutes genocide under international law.
www.profolus.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
2025 HIGHLIGHT: The September 2025 report marks the first time a U.N. investigative body has declared that the military campaign of Israel in the Gaza Strip constitutes genocide under the Genocide Convention framework.
Just in case you're worried that you haven't handed off enough of your identity and personal information to soulless billionaires and bureaucrats for their ongoing enrichment 👍
www.macrumors.com/2025/12/24/i...
www.macrumors.com/2025/12/24/i...
Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver's Licenses to These 7 U.S. States
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airport...
www.macrumors.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Just in case you're worried that you haven't handed off enough of your identity and personal information to soulless billionaires and bureaucrats for their ongoing enrichment 👍
www.macrumors.com/2025/12/24/i...
www.macrumors.com/2025/12/24/i...
Looked up my old school out of curiosity, found the best thing I've ever actually seen about the place.
#CSUCI is totally run by campus police. Their admin of parking passes is an outright scam, and they park their SUVs on the actual quad just to intimidate students.
Go anywhere but there, kids.
#CSUCI is totally run by campus police. Their admin of parking passes is an outright scam, and they park their SUVs on the actual quad just to intimidate students.
Go anywhere but there, kids.
Cal State Channel Islands professor threw tear gas canister at police, U.S. Attorney says
Cal State Channel Islands professor threw tear gas canister at police, U.S. Attorney says
U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, says the California State University Channel Islands professor who was detained during an immigration raid protest in Camarillo o…
ktla.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Looked up my old school out of curiosity, found the best thing I've ever actually seen about the place.
#CSUCI is totally run by campus police. Their admin of parking passes is an outright scam, and they park their SUVs on the actual quad just to intimidate students.
Go anywhere but there, kids.
#CSUCI is totally run by campus police. Their admin of parking passes is an outright scam, and they park their SUVs on the actual quad just to intimidate students.
Go anywhere but there, kids.
No but her tacit support for genocide is offering aid and comfort to those same deplorables so...
Might be time for a new role model.
Might be time for a new role model.
Anyone still think Hillary was wrong calling them deplorable?
December 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
No but her tacit support for genocide is offering aid and comfort to those same deplorables so...
Might be time for a new role model.
Might be time for a new role model.
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Who else wants a snow buddy for #Christmas? 🐯 #CalvinandHobbes
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Who else wants a snow buddy for #Christmas? 🐯 #CalvinandHobbes
The missus is a career librarian, she knows books. Was stunned that Chris Nolan could possibly fit The Odyssey into a single film.
I was a career film dope. It'll be 3+ hrs, effects will drown out lost nuance & there'll be an extra last reel for Harvey Dent to turn into Two-Face and die. #filmsky
I was a career film dope. It'll be 3+ hrs, effects will drown out lost nuance & there'll be an extra last reel for Harvey Dent to turn into Two-Face and die. #filmsky
December 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The missus is a career librarian, she knows books. Was stunned that Chris Nolan could possibly fit The Odyssey into a single film.
I was a career film dope. It'll be 3+ hrs, effects will drown out lost nuance & there'll be an extra last reel for Harvey Dent to turn into Two-Face and die. #filmsky
I was a career film dope. It'll be 3+ hrs, effects will drown out lost nuance & there'll be an extra last reel for Harvey Dent to turn into Two-Face and die. #filmsky
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"It was not Hitler or Himmler who abducted me, beat me and shot my family. It was the shoemaker, the milkman, the neighbor, who received a uniform and then believed they were the master race."
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
December 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
"It was not Hitler or Himmler who abducted me, beat me and shot my family. It was the shoemaker, the milkman, the neighbor, who received a uniform and then believed they were the master race."
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor
Karl Stojka, Auschwitz survivor