@djharvey81.bsky.social
Just a guy using Bluesky to follow interesting and informed people on a wide range of topics.
I am not Richard Nixon.
I am not Richard Nixon.
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Are we winning yet?
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Are we winning yet?
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Three things:
1) No longer classifying swastikas, nooses, and the Confederate flag as hate symbols is quite bad, and in line with many other actions from this admin.
2) Congrats to the cancel culture moral panickers.
3) I don't think a good political response to this is to shrug at Nazi tattoos.
1) No longer classifying swastikas, nooses, and the Confederate flag as hate symbols is quite bad, and in line with many other actions from this admin.
2) Congrats to the cancel culture moral panickers.
3) I don't think a good political response to this is to shrug at Nazi tattoos.
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Three things:
1) No longer classifying swastikas, nooses, and the Confederate flag as hate symbols is quite bad, and in line with many other actions from this admin.
2) Congrats to the cancel culture moral panickers.
3) I don't think a good political response to this is to shrug at Nazi tattoos.
1) No longer classifying swastikas, nooses, and the Confederate flag as hate symbols is quite bad, and in line with many other actions from this admin.
2) Congrats to the cancel culture moral panickers.
3) I don't think a good political response to this is to shrug at Nazi tattoos.
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Republicans will legit scream that the left must be antisemitic because a big city elected a Muslim mayor but then they’ll ardently go to the mat for Nazi flags and iconography.
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Republicans will legit scream that the left must be antisemitic because a big city elected a Muslim mayor but then they’ll ardently go to the mat for Nazi flags and iconography.
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REPUBLICANS: “How dare you call us Nazis?!”
ALSO REPUBLICANS: “The swastika needs to make a comeback.”
ALSO REPUBLICANS: “The swastika needs to make a comeback.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
REPUBLICANS: “How dare you call us Nazis?!”
ALSO REPUBLICANS: “The swastika needs to make a comeback.”
ALSO REPUBLICANS: “The swastika needs to make a comeback.”
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Because of course the Trump regime has named its CBP occupation of New Orleans Swamp Sweep, or SS for short
www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
Opposition to ICE, CBP deployments in New Orleans mounts
The Southern Poverty Law Center Oct. 20 joined the growing chorus of organizations and leaders denouncing President Donald Trump’s occupation of New Orleans using ICE and CBP units, saying it "reflect...
www.nola.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Because of course the Trump regime has named its CBP occupation of New Orleans Swamp Sweep, or SS for short
www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
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It was murder and everybody involved must be prosecuted.
As we knew all along, these were murders.
“The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources.”
“The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources.”
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources...
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It was murder and everybody involved must be prosecuted.
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The party of "We are deeply committed to fighting antisemitism in all American societal institutions" folks
This is fucking horrifying.
Swastikas and nooses are just “potentially divisive”? Are you kidding me?
Swastikas and nooses are just “potentially divisive”? Are you kidding me?
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The party of "We are deeply committed to fighting antisemitism in all American societal institutions" folks
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Trump has reportedly been in conversation with Paramount and his billionaire ally Larry Ellison about a potential takeover of CNN that would include firing journalists he dislikes.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump has reportedly been in conversation with Paramount and his billionaire ally Larry Ellison about a potential takeover of CNN that would include firing journalists he dislikes.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
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Someone is writing a plan to de-Nazify the American Government in a few years, right?
WAPO SCOOP: U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Someone is writing a plan to de-Nazify the American Government in a few years, right?
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I found a lot to disagree with in this David Leonhardt interview with Sarah Isgur, starting with the assumption in the subhed about conservatives finding "its way back to small government," particularly since Isgur worked for one of the most invasive elements of the Trump I presidency.
November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I found a lot to disagree with in this David Leonhardt interview with Sarah Isgur, starting with the assumption in the subhed about conservatives finding "its way back to small government," particularly since Isgur worked for one of the most invasive elements of the Trump I presidency.
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Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
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There's that famous Collegiality™️ that is just SO characteristic of the Senate 🥰✨
Martha Blackburn defends Trump's call to arrest (and execute) Democratic elected officials
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
There's that famous Collegiality™️ that is just SO characteristic of the Senate 🥰✨
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I know I’m a libtard but I think it’s bad the U.S. president keeps calling for the killing of specific sitting elected officials who didn’t even commit crimes
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I know I’m a libtard but I think it’s bad the U.S. president keeps calling for the killing of specific sitting elected officials who didn’t even commit crimes
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
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I saw a woman put a Mexican flag sticker on her car and now gets pulled over repeatedly and wastes their time 👍🏽
When they ask why she has that sticker when she's white she says it came on the car when she bought it. It's like that never occurred to them that could happen 🤦🏽♀️
When they ask why she has that sticker when she's white she says it came on the car when she bought it. It's like that never occurred to them that could happen 🤦🏽♀️
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I saw a woman put a Mexican flag sticker on her car and now gets pulled over repeatedly and wastes their time 👍🏽
When they ask why she has that sticker when she's white she says it came on the car when she bought it. It's like that never occurred to them that could happen 🤦🏽♀️
When they ask why she has that sticker when she's white she says it came on the car when she bought it. It's like that never occurred to them that could happen 🤦🏽♀️
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BREAKING: Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against two Chicagoans, including a woman shot by federal agents, who were accused of ramming a vehicle driven by Border Patrol agents on Oct. 4, court records show.
Background, for @wttw.bsky.social: news.wttw.com/2025/10/05/2...
Background, for @wttw.bsky.social: news.wttw.com/2025/10/05/2...
2 Chicagoans, Including Woman Shot by Federal Agents, Charged with Ramming Border Patrol Vehicle
Marimar Martinez, 30, and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, 21, are facing felony charges of “forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer,” federal prosecutors announc...
news.wttw.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
BREAKING: Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against two Chicagoans, including a woman shot by federal agents, who were accused of ramming a vehicle driven by Border Patrol agents on Oct. 4, court records show.
Background, for @wttw.bsky.social: news.wttw.com/2025/10/05/2...
Background, for @wttw.bsky.social: news.wttw.com/2025/10/05/2...
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/8 There is no remotely plausible argument that it’s treason or sedition to point out that the military need not follow illegal orders. It is unquestionably protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
/8 There is no remotely plausible argument that it’s treason or sedition to point out that the military need not follow illegal orders. It is unquestionably protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Let’s talk about sedition and treason, because the most powerful yet inadequate man in the world is having a tantrum about it, and his soulless, spineless sycophants are boosting his message.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Let’s talk about sedition and treason, because the most powerful yet inadequate man in the world is having a tantrum about it, and his soulless, spineless sycophants are boosting his message.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Tesla's Fremont, CA factory is now up to 40 violations of the Clean Air Act this year, making a late sprint to catch last year's record of more than 90.
This while Tesla is in active legal wrangling with the local air district, and kids attend elementary school next door.
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This while Tesla is in active legal wrangling with the local air district, and kids attend elementary school next door.
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just a regular reminder, since it's easy to forget with everything else going on: Tesla's Fremont, CA factory received 91 notices of violation of the Clean Air Act last year, and has 17 more on the books so far this year
there is an elementary school next door
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there is an elementary school next door
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Detailed Facility Report | ECHO | US EPA
echo.epa.gov
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tesla's Fremont, CA factory is now up to 40 violations of the Clean Air Act this year, making a late sprint to catch last year's record of more than 90.
This while Tesla is in active legal wrangling with the local air district, and kids attend elementary school next door.
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This while Tesla is in active legal wrangling with the local air district, and kids attend elementary school next door.
bsky.app/profile/nied...
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If you're wondering why a large chunk of ostensibly left-of-center pundits are waging war on environmental protections in the form of an "abundance agenda," it's because Silicon Valley has quietly developed a culture of rampant pollution.
EPA fines Apple over hazardous waste violations at Santa Clara factory
EPA fines Apple over hazardous waste violations at Santa Clara factory
(KRON) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday that it has settled claims of hazardous waste violations at an Apple microchip factory in Santa Clara. In August 2023 and January 2024, federal regulators inspected Apple’s facility at 3250 Scott Boulevard after receiving a tip from the public. The inspections, according to the EPA, [...]
www.kron4.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you're wondering why a large chunk of ostensibly left-of-center pundits are waging war on environmental protections in the form of an "abundance agenda," it's because Silicon Valley has quietly developed a culture of rampant pollution.
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🚨A newly uncovered document flagged last week in a federal court filing threatens undocumented immigrant children in government custody with “prolonged” detention if they choose to exercise their legal rights rather than voluntarily depart the United States.
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
Newly Uncovered Document Reveals An 'Alarming And Disturbing' Trump Threat
The Trump administration is turning the screws on kids who’ve arrived in the United States without adults accompanying them.
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨A newly uncovered document flagged last week in a federal court filing threatens undocumented immigrant children in government custody with “prolonged” detention if they choose to exercise their legal rights rather than voluntarily depart the United States.
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
www.huffpost.com/entry/docume...
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i dunno, “cars need to have a driver” seems like it should be in the big book of car law somewhere
Minnesota law neither prohibits nor specifically allows automated vehicles to conduct testing on streets in Minnesota, a MnDOT spokesperson said.
“We expect this to come up during the next legislative session and look forward to being included in those discussions,” spokesperson Anne Meyer said.
“We expect this to come up during the next legislative session and look forward to being included in those discussions,” spokesperson Anne Meyer said.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
i dunno, “cars need to have a driver” seems like it should be in the big book of car law somewhere