Dave Johnson
@dcjohnson.bsky.social
Former Sr Fellow, Campaign for America's Future
Former Silicon Valley. Atari, Imagic, Be, Working Software, Gobe
US expat in the UK
seeingtheforest.com
wecanhavenicethings.com
democracyandcommunity.org
governmentcheese.co.uk
Former Silicon Valley. Atari, Imagic, Be, Working Software, Gobe
US expat in the UK
seeingtheforest.com
wecanhavenicethings.com
democracyandcommunity.org
governmentcheese.co.uk
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Dave Johnson
@dcjohnson.bsky.social
· Nov 19
I post on UK issues because I spent much time & effort trying to warn people about the rightward shift of US "conservatives" and what it would lead to.
I moved here and see the same forces now working to capture the UK govt and impose what has been imposed on the US. I give a shit so I post & warn.
I moved here and see the same forces now working to capture the UK govt and impose what has been imposed on the US. I give a shit so I post & warn.
I hope this isn't a Facebook loggyist gimmick that lets Facebook off the hook.
That's how tobacco lobbyists did it. They paid politicians to require a warning. That let the companies off the hook, making it the "personal responsibility" of people because they suppsedly had been warned.
That's how tobacco lobbyists did it. They paid politicians to require a warning. That let the companies off the hook, making it the "personal responsibility" of people because they suppsedly had been warned.
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings reut.rs/4jh7Wdp
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday.
reut.rs
December 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I hope this isn't a Facebook loggyist gimmick that lets Facebook off the hook.
That's how tobacco lobbyists did it. They paid politicians to require a warning. That let the companies off the hook, making it the "personal responsibility" of people because they suppsedly had been warned.
That's how tobacco lobbyists did it. They paid politicians to require a warning. That let the companies off the hook, making it the "personal responsibility" of people because they suppsedly had been warned.
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UK and EU politicians read this. This is a big deal. It offers a way to country Trump's tariffs and fight the tech monopolies.
www.wired.com/story/us-tra...
www.wired.com/story/us-tra...
US Trade Dominance Will Soon Begin to Crack
Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.
www.wired.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
UK and EU politicians read this. This is a big deal. It offers a way to country Trump's tariffs and fight the tech monopolies.
www.wired.com/story/us-tra...
www.wired.com/story/us-tra...
We all should be bugging those still using Twitter. They are supporting fascism by being there at this point, helping engagement. Being there keeps others there. Get everyone off Twitter - leave it as a Nazi wasteland.
This includes especially politicians and businesses.
This includes especially politicians and businesses.
December 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We all should be bugging those still using Twitter. They are supporting fascism by being there at this point, helping engagement. Being there keeps others there. Get everyone off Twitter - leave it as a Nazi wasteland.
This includes especially politicians and businesses.
This includes especially politicians and businesses.
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How many #Christians are actually supporting Trump MAGA Republicans? And what do they think about Trump calling people 'Scum' on #Christmas?
December 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
How many #Christians are actually supporting Trump MAGA Republicans? And what do they think about Trump calling people 'Scum' on #Christmas?
Make it happen. Every one of us.
My predictions for 2026:
- Trump’s coalition will crack and he will be seen as politically finished
- We will see the first stirrings of Woke 2
- Multiracial, working class solidarity against the billionaire oligarchs will be back on the menu
- A new political era will be on the horizon
- Trump’s coalition will crack and he will be seen as politically finished
- We will see the first stirrings of Woke 2
- Multiracial, working class solidarity against the billionaire oligarchs will be back on the menu
- A new political era will be on the horizon
December 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Make it happen. Every one of us.
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My predictions for 2026:
- Trump’s coalition will crack and he will be seen as politically finished
- We will see the first stirrings of Woke 2
- Multiracial, working class solidarity against the billionaire oligarchs will be back on the menu
- A new political era will be on the horizon
- Trump’s coalition will crack and he will be seen as politically finished
- We will see the first stirrings of Woke 2
- Multiracial, working class solidarity against the billionaire oligarchs will be back on the menu
- A new political era will be on the horizon
December 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
My predictions for 2026:
- Trump’s coalition will crack and he will be seen as politically finished
- We will see the first stirrings of Woke 2
- Multiracial, working class solidarity against the billionaire oligarchs will be back on the menu
- A new political era will be on the horizon
- Trump’s coalition will crack and he will be seen as politically finished
- We will see the first stirrings of Woke 2
- Multiracial, working class solidarity against the billionaire oligarchs will be back on the menu
- A new political era will be on the horizon
Let's hope so.
2025 was the year MAGA fucked around the American people.
2026 is going to be the year they find out.
2026 is going to be the year they find out.
December 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Let's hope so.
It Always Starts With The Immigrants
It always starts with the immigrants. They're "not us." Extreme measures and abuses become OK. Because "they" are "not us." Then it moves to the minorities - as the definition of "us" is whittled down. "We" don't want "them" making demands, getting benefits,…
It always starts with the immigrants. They're "not us." Extreme measures and abuses become OK. Because "they" are "not us." Then it moves to the minorities - as the definition of "us" is whittled down. "We" don't want "them" making demands, getting benefits,…
It Always Starts With The Immigrants
It always starts with the immigrants. They're "not us." Extreme measures and abuses become OK. Because "they" are "not us." Then it moves to the minorities - as the definition of "us" is whittled down. "We" don't want "them" making demands, getting benefits, etc. Then the opposition is targeted because they're in the way. Of course the activists and unions are targets.
governmentcheese.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It Always Starts With The Immigrants
It always starts with the immigrants. They're "not us." Extreme measures and abuses become OK. Because "they" are "not us." Then it moves to the minorities - as the definition of "us" is whittled down. "We" don't want "them" making demands, getting benefits,…
It always starts with the immigrants. They're "not us." Extreme measures and abuses become OK. Because "they" are "not us." Then it moves to the minorities - as the definition of "us" is whittled down. "We" don't want "them" making demands, getting benefits,…
Again and again ICE says something, video shows they're lying.
"Officials of the Department of Homeland Security would later say that Villegas-Gonzalez “drove his car at law enforcement officers,” a claim clearly refuted by surveillance video."
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
"Officials of the Department of Homeland Security would later say that Villegas-Gonzalez “drove his car at law enforcement officers,” a claim clearly refuted by surveillance video."
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Again and again ICE says something, video shows they're lying.
"Officials of the Department of Homeland Security would later say that Villegas-Gonzalez “drove his car at law enforcement officers,” a claim clearly refuted by surveillance video."
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
"Officials of the Department of Homeland Security would later say that Villegas-Gonzalez “drove his car at law enforcement officers,” a claim clearly refuted by surveillance video."
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
If protests didn't make a difference Republican PR firms wouldn't manufacture "astroturf."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
If protests didn't make a difference Republican PR firms wouldn't manufacture "astroturf."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Kind of wild how the take that some of Trump's supporters were "deplorable" was some huge scandal, but regularly screaming about "radical left scum" is just a thing he'll say with no media backlash.
December 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Kind of wild how the take that some of Trump's supporters were "deplorable" was some huge scandal, but regularly screaming about "radical left scum" is just a thing he'll say with no media backlash.
Reminder: Crossing the US border without authorization is a misdemeanor. Being present in the US without documentation is not a crime. www.aclu.org/documents/is...
December 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Reminder: Crossing the US border without authorization is a misdemeanor. Being present in the US without documentation is not a crime. www.aclu.org/documents/is...
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
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Year in a word: Groyper ft.trib.al/2kuKOnL | opinion
Year in a word: Groyper
America’s ultra-right wing holds growing sway over young conservatives
ft.trib.al
December 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Year in a word: Groyper ft.trib.al/2kuKOnL | opinion
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Remember when Pam Bondi said there actually weren't any files? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US justice department says it may need ‘a few more weeks’ to process 1m more Epstein documents for release
DoJ says more documents have been uncovered amid criticisms for missing 19 December deadline for full release
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Remember when Pam Bondi said there actually weren't any files? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The wrong kind of Christians. The Trump admin won't listen to them.
In his Christmas Day sermon, the Archbishop of York describes his visit to Israel and Palestine this year and the extraordinary obstruction put in his way by Israeli authorities when he attempted to visit and minister to Anglican faithful on the West Bank. www.archbishopofyork.org/speaking-and...
December 26, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The wrong kind of Christians. The Trump admin won't listen to them.
The Americans are targeting people who protect the EU and UK from Nazi hate and Russian disinfo.
It's time to face it: America is now allied with Russia and they are targeting the EU and UK for right-wing takeover.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
It's time to face it: America is now allied with Russia and they are targeting the EU and UK for right-wing takeover.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat
Imran Ahmed, an anti-disinformation advocate, claims he is being targeted for scrutinising social media companies
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Americans are targeting people who protect the EU and UK from Nazi hate and Russian disinfo.
It's time to face it: America is now allied with Russia and they are targeting the EU and UK for right-wing takeover.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
It's time to face it: America is now allied with Russia and they are targeting the EU and UK for right-wing takeover.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Paper wealth is powering this economy. And it can disappear just as quickly as it was created. on.wsj.com/3KWJqlf
Feeling Great About the Economy? You Must Own Stocks
Investors’ rosy feelings about their stock market gains are powering spending—but it’s a different story for everyone else.
on.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Paper wealth is powering this economy. And it can disappear just as quickly as it was created. on.wsj.com/3KWJqlf
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"Robert May never really fit in as a child. He was awkward and experienced bullying due to his religious background. And he had, well, a rather prominent nose - a trait that the bullies used for ethnic slurs. When he created the Rudolph story, he based it in part on his own experience."
RUDOLPH - A JEWISH TALE — Beth Chai
The origin story of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer is, in fact, a Jewish story – and a secular humanist one at that. In 1939, Robert L. May created Rudolph for the Montgomery Ward department stor...
www.bethchai.org
December 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"Robert May never really fit in as a child. He was awkward and experienced bullying due to his religious background. And he had, well, a rather prominent nose - a trait that the bullies used for ethnic slurs. When he created the Rudolph story, he based it in part on his own experience."
This is right.
if you're shooting jews at a jewish social event in the diaspora, you're not targeting the state of israel, nor are you targeting its policies, nor are you targeting anyone with the power to effect change in israel's policies. you are just targeting jews.
When you’ve gone to this place, it’s time to just admit your only interest in antisemitism is claiming it doesn’t exist
December 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is right.
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How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very.
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very.
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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No, I’m accusing the nation of Israel of committing genocide, as many Jews and Israelis have done.
Calling critics of war crimes antisemitic is a pathetic dodge.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Calling critics of war crimes antisemitic is a pathetic dodge.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Israel/OPT: Israeli organizations conclude Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza in another milestone for accountability efforts
Following the landmark publication of two reports by leading Israeli human rights organizations B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights Israel, which concluded that Israel is committing genocide agai...
www.amnesty.org
December 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
No, I’m accusing the nation of Israel of committing genocide, as many Jews and Israelis have done.
Calling critics of war crimes antisemitic is a pathetic dodge.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Calling critics of war crimes antisemitic is a pathetic dodge.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Actually I think they are referring to Trump, not Christ8anity. Trump is the official state religion now.
Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
December 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Actually I think they are referring to Trump, not Christ8anity. Trump is the official state religion now.