Vania
@dawookie.bsky.social
- Proud cat herder & homeostatic vibe-shifter
- Devil's advocate & altruism bully (in recovery)
Currently: On a quest to save democracy and the world for selfish cat-based comfortable retirement reasons
- Devil's advocate & altruism bully (in recovery)
Currently: On a quest to save democracy and the world for selfish cat-based comfortable retirement reasons
There's a reason people who cling tightly to religious doctrine have trouble absorbing facts. They think the truth of reality will NEGATE their faith. Highly educated people tend towards atheism, but w/ enough wisdom, faith comes BACK. #Enlightenment is... 1/2
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
There's a reason people who cling tightly to religious doctrine have trouble absorbing facts. They think the truth of reality will NEGATE their faith. Highly educated people tend towards atheism, but w/ enough wisdom, faith comes BACK. #Enlightenment is... 1/2
Enlarging your circle of compassion gives you more thinking space. Imagine someone as powerful as Musk or Altman who didn't constrain their brains with selfish ego concerns?
Well, #enlightenment would stop them training AI on "money-go-up," optimizing for user addiction & selfishness, for a start
Well, #enlightenment would stop them training AI on "money-go-up," optimizing for user addiction & selfishness, for a start
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Enlarging your circle of compassion gives you more thinking space. Imagine someone as powerful as Musk or Altman who didn't constrain their brains with selfish ego concerns?
Well, #enlightenment would stop them training AI on "money-go-up," optimizing for user addiction & selfishness, for a start
Well, #enlightenment would stop them training AI on "money-go-up," optimizing for user addiction & selfishness, for a start
The GOP trained its cult members to trust NO ONE but them. They feed them GARBAGE misinfo that warps their brains with HIGH SKILL LEVEL manipulation.
Those people are terrified. When you attack them with MALICE in your heart, they retreat into their religion & REFUSE to learn facts. #BetterDems
Those people are terrified. When you attack them with MALICE in your heart, they retreat into their religion & REFUSE to learn facts. #BetterDems
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The GOP trained its cult members to trust NO ONE but them. They feed them GARBAGE misinfo that warps their brains with HIGH SKILL LEVEL manipulation.
Those people are terrified. When you attack them with MALICE in your heart, they retreat into their religion & REFUSE to learn facts. #BetterDems
Those people are terrified. When you attack them with MALICE in your heart, they retreat into their religion & REFUSE to learn facts. #BetterDems
Either we stand for altruism or we're being selfish. Either we're for EVERYONE, aligned with scientific truth AND the highest pro-social values, or we're tribal, no better than the "bad guys."
(we're ALL OF US, ALWAYS both, skating between selfish pragmatism and the bliss of ego death)... 1/
(we're ALL OF US, ALWAYS both, skating between selfish pragmatism and the bliss of ego death)... 1/
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Either we stand for altruism or we're being selfish. Either we're for EVERYONE, aligned with scientific truth AND the highest pro-social values, or we're tribal, no better than the "bad guys."
(we're ALL OF US, ALWAYS both, skating between selfish pragmatism and the bliss of ego death)... 1/
(we're ALL OF US, ALWAYS both, skating between selfish pragmatism and the bliss of ego death)... 1/
@aoc.bsky.social You know how you took that boss run at Pelosi and failed?
You've got more runs to make. Fight & grow strong. We need @schumer.senate.gov GONE. Make it happen. Show us Democrats have heart, spine, and MOMENTUM.
Don't waste the hope the elections generated.
LEVEL UP. #BetterDems
You've got more runs to make. Fight & grow strong. We need @schumer.senate.gov GONE. Make it happen. Show us Democrats have heart, spine, and MOMENTUM.
Don't waste the hope the elections generated.
LEVEL UP. #BetterDems
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
@aoc.bsky.social You know how you took that boss run at Pelosi and failed?
You've got more runs to make. Fight & grow strong. We need @schumer.senate.gov GONE. Make it happen. Show us Democrats have heart, spine, and MOMENTUM.
Don't waste the hope the elections generated.
LEVEL UP. #BetterDems
You've got more runs to make. Fight & grow strong. We need @schumer.senate.gov GONE. Make it happen. Show us Democrats have heart, spine, and MOMENTUM.
Don't waste the hope the elections generated.
LEVEL UP. #BetterDems
Thanks for the explainer, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social !!
But you know what #BetterDems can do RIGHT NOW to make our painfully polite hero-wannabes more impressive?
Practice fighting the lower level bosses and LEVEL UP so when it's time to fight the biggest bad guys, we can actually win. #ChuckChuck
But you know what #BetterDems can do RIGHT NOW to make our painfully polite hero-wannabes more impressive?
Practice fighting the lower level bosses and LEVEL UP so when it's time to fight the biggest bad guys, we can actually win. #ChuckChuck
Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Thanks for the explainer, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social !!
But you know what #BetterDems can do RIGHT NOW to make our painfully polite hero-wannabes more impressive?
Practice fighting the lower level bosses and LEVEL UP so when it's time to fight the biggest bad guys, we can actually win. #ChuckChuck
But you know what #BetterDems can do RIGHT NOW to make our painfully polite hero-wannabes more impressive?
Practice fighting the lower level bosses and LEVEL UP so when it's time to fight the biggest bad guys, we can actually win. #ChuckChuck
It's like a sportsball game where if the good guys lose, everyone dies, but so few people are INVESTED in the outcome because they don't UNDERSTAND why they should be. The story is both too terrifying & not terrifying enough.
So, turn the stress down and the joy UP.
Thank you for saving the world!
So, turn the stress down and the joy UP.
Thank you for saving the world!
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It's like a sportsball game where if the good guys lose, everyone dies, but so few people are INVESTED in the outcome because they don't UNDERSTAND why they should be. The story is both too terrifying & not terrifying enough.
So, turn the stress down and the joy UP.
Thank you for saving the world!
So, turn the stress down and the joy UP.
Thank you for saving the world!
aw, hell yeah!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
That feeling when you are so mad and sad and frustrated and disappointed and activated that you want to just run for office yourself and then you realize you already are.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
aw, hell yeah!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
Stay mad. Call the sacrificial cowards.
And then call your faves in the senate and demand THEY have words with them, too.
Hell, call the Republicans, just to practice staying mad forever.
oh, and tell 'em to #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems can do THAT much for America, surely.
And then call your faves in the senate and demand THEY have words with them, too.
Hell, call the Republicans, just to practice staying mad forever.
oh, and tell 'em to #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems can do THAT much for America, surely.
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Stay mad. Call the sacrificial cowards.
And then call your faves in the senate and demand THEY have words with them, too.
Hell, call the Republicans, just to practice staying mad forever.
oh, and tell 'em to #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems can do THAT much for America, surely.
And then call your faves in the senate and demand THEY have words with them, too.
Hell, call the Republicans, just to practice staying mad forever.
oh, and tell 'em to #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems can do THAT much for America, surely.
It's the LEAST we can do
This object capitulation by Schumer and Jefferies was appalling – – and so unnecessary and humiliating because they were winning the battle for public opinion and have the cards to win and save healthcare. I agree: primary any Dem who supports the failed leadership. Do you?
www.indivisible2026.org
www.indivisible2026.org
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It's the LEAST we can do
The fourth F is implied and it's exactly what you HOPE it is, I'm SURE, Tennessee!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The fourth F is implied and it's exactly what you HOPE it is, I'm SURE, Tennessee!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
You hear that? The bells toll for thee
(cowards in hiding, either step UP and get LOUD for the greater good or pack up your stuff and go enjoy your life BEYOND your failure to serve the public)
#BetterDems
(cowards in hiding, either step UP and get LOUD for the greater good or pack up your stuff and go enjoy your life BEYOND your failure to serve the public)
#BetterDems
MoveOn, Indivisible, Our Revolution, and 6 Democrats have called on Chuck Schumer to step aside as leader.
So we asked all 40 Democratic senators who didn’t cave to Republicans if they still think Schumer is the right leader.
Here's what they said.
@andrewperez.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social
So we asked all 40 Democratic senators who didn’t cave to Republicans if they still think Schumer is the right leader.
Here's what they said.
@andrewperez.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
You hear that? The bells toll for thee
(cowards in hiding, either step UP and get LOUD for the greater good or pack up your stuff and go enjoy your life BEYOND your failure to serve the public)
#BetterDems
(cowards in hiding, either step UP and get LOUD for the greater good or pack up your stuff and go enjoy your life BEYOND your failure to serve the public)
#BetterDems
Hell yeah!
Stand up and... wait.
What're we fired up about?
Good energy but you forgot to say, specifically, what "special interests" we're mad at and then land the plane with PLANS. Calls to action.
Vague promises, at LEAST.
(and no, asking for money does not a plane land)
#BetterDems
Stand up and... wait.
What're we fired up about?
Good energy but you forgot to say, specifically, what "special interests" we're mad at and then land the plane with PLANS. Calls to action.
Vague promises, at LEAST.
(and no, asking for money does not a plane land)
#BetterDems
We must stand up. Because if we don’t, no one will be there to fight back against the special interests who are making life unaffordable for Ohioans.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Hell yeah!
Stand up and... wait.
What're we fired up about?
Good energy but you forgot to say, specifically, what "special interests" we're mad at and then land the plane with PLANS. Calls to action.
Vague promises, at LEAST.
(and no, asking for money does not a plane land)
#BetterDems
Stand up and... wait.
What're we fired up about?
Good energy but you forgot to say, specifically, what "special interests" we're mad at and then land the plane with PLANS. Calls to action.
Vague promises, at LEAST.
(and no, asking for money does not a plane land)
#BetterDems
🤩
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🤩
Hear hear!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
Today, I made a promise to the people of Maine: when it comes to fighting for your healthcare, I will always hold the line — and I will not blink.
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hear hear!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
Hell yeah. Join the chorus and make some noise.
He's screwed us for the last time. #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems
He's screwed us for the last time. #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems
We won't be successful fighting Trump with Schumer/Durban in party leadership positions. Now is the time to put leaders in place who understand the fight we're in.
Will you call for Schumer to step aside?
Will you call for Schumer to step aside?
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hell yeah. Join the chorus and make some noise.
He's screwed us for the last time. #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems
He's screwed us for the last time. #ChuckChuck
#BetterDems
When you draw a too-little-tpo-late line in the sand, you have to hold the line, @schumer.senate.gov
The shadow puppets you're throwing up for an old-school political theater show? We can SEE you. Welcome to the Internet age. Our intuitions are FULL of info & our altruistic guts say you gotta go.
The shadow puppets you're throwing up for an old-school political theater show? We can SEE you. Welcome to the Internet age. Our intuitions are FULL of info & our altruistic guts say you gotta go.
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
When you draw a too-little-tpo-late line in the sand, you have to hold the line, @schumer.senate.gov
The shadow puppets you're throwing up for an old-school political theater show? We can SEE you. Welcome to the Internet age. Our intuitions are FULL of info & our altruistic guts say you gotta go.
The shadow puppets you're throwing up for an old-school political theater show? We can SEE you. Welcome to the Internet age. Our intuitions are FULL of info & our altruistic guts say you gotta go.
Haha this video is Galadriel holding the ring.
He is CORRECT and I DO have his back! Do you?
#BetterDems
He is CORRECT and I DO have his back! Do you?
#BetterDems
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Haha this video is Galadriel holding the ring.
He is CORRECT and I DO have his back! Do you?
#BetterDems
He is CORRECT and I DO have his back! Do you?
#BetterDems
If you think vaccines are scary, wait'll you hear about FOOD
(we need good SCIENCE and safety experts working on behalf of a sane, reality-based government to help keep the public safe from toxic substances like the Republican party?? Haha, speaking of, oust @schumer.senate.gov)
(we need good SCIENCE and safety experts working on behalf of a sane, reality-based government to help keep the public safe from toxic substances like
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If you think vaccines are scary, wait'll you hear about FOOD
(we need good SCIENCE and safety experts working on behalf of a sane, reality-based government to help keep the public safe from toxic substances like the Republican party?? Haha, speaking of, oust @schumer.senate.gov)
(we need good SCIENCE and safety experts working on behalf of a sane, reality-based government to help keep the public safe from toxic substances like
Get 'em!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 Tangipa et al v. Newsom et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Get 'em!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
<dancing around>
Happy news, lovelies!
Happy news, lovelies!
Kim Davis who tried to get the #SupremeCourt to overturn same sex marriage now owes a gay couple $360k — Fabulous 🏳️🌈
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
<dancing around>
Happy news, lovelies!
Happy news, lovelies!
There he is!!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
This is why we need a new generation of leaders in Congress. After 40 days of holding firm, with public opinion and momentum on our side, establishment Democrats decided to cave to Trump.
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
There he is!!
#BetterDems
#BetterDems
#Instagram experts - can I set my feed to show *only* accounts I've chosen to follow or is the app a permanently broken algo-rapist garbage hole now?
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#Instagram experts - can I set my feed to show *only* accounts I've chosen to follow or is the app a permanently broken algo-rapist garbage hole now?
Knowing the science we do, not vaccinating a kid is like punching their future in the face.
Before you judge that, tho, you should know that if you're still eating cows, YOU are also a childrens' future face-puncher.
Try presenting education as a gift, not a weapon. (& yes, annoying) #BetterDems
Before you judge that, tho, you should know that if you're still eating cows, YOU are also a childrens' future face-puncher.
Try presenting education as a gift, not a weapon. (& yes, annoying) #BetterDems
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Knowing the science we do, not vaccinating a kid is like punching their future in the face.
Before you judge that, tho, you should know that if you're still eating cows, YOU are also a childrens' future face-puncher.
Try presenting education as a gift, not a weapon. (& yes, annoying) #BetterDems
Before you judge that, tho, you should know that if you're still eating cows, YOU are also a childrens' future face-puncher.
Try presenting education as a gift, not a weapon. (& yes, annoying) #BetterDems
Come ON, America. At least TRY to pretend you're still training to be in the "good guy" Olympics for like a MINUTE.
#BetterDems
Man, my mood is a WHOLE rolling weather system TODAY :)
It SNOWED last night and I'm TIRED of darkness.
How you doing?
Claims of felling 250 year-old trees + shipping them thousands of miles to burn in a power station, releasing fine particulate pollution linked to breathing + heart conditions.
Perhaps, instead of subsidising this, our tax money could go to treating people with those conditions?
🧵 1/2
Perhaps, instead of subsidising this, our tax money could go to treating people with those conditions?
🧵 1/2
Official data from government of British Columbia, along with satellite monitoring, backs claims that a Canadian subsidiary owned by Drax sourced 250-year-old trees to manufacture biomass pellets as recently as this year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Come ON, America. At least TRY to pretend you're still training to be in the "good guy" Olympics for like a MINUTE.
#BetterDems
Man, my mood is a WHOLE rolling weather system TODAY :)
It SNOWED last night and I'm TIRED of darkness.
How you doing?