@gainesm.bsky.social
Undercover NAFO operative 🇺🇦 🇬🇪
Pro-democracy. Anti-stupidity.
Diehard US patriot of the non-MAGA variety. Liars, propagandists, chaos agents, and the disingenuous get blocked - fast. I’m not here for any of that bullshit.
Pro-democracy. Anti-stupidity.
Diehard US patriot of the non-MAGA variety. Liars, propagandists, chaos agents, and the disingenuous get blocked - fast. I’m not here for any of that bullshit.
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· Sep 17
What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism
Militant, nationalistic, white supremacist violent extremism has increased in the United States. In fact, the number of far-right attacks continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic...
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If anyone wants to read that DOJ report they deleted, the one on how far right extremism is behind so much domestic violence, you can find it here:
web.archive.org/web/20250911...
web.archive.org/web/20250911...
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So we’re supposed to believe they added 130K jobs in January after revising all of 2025 down to 181K? Someone is ‘cooking’ the books.
February 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM
So we’re supposed to believe they added 130K jobs in January after revising all of 2025 down to 181K? Someone is ‘cooking’ the books.
Even if I were a big AI proponent, the simple fact it is often inconsistent and blatantly wrong - and defends its wrongness or adjusts its facts to fit a narrative makes it wholly useless as any sort of source of truth.
That big tech wants to make it a source of truth in everything is scary af.
That big tech wants to make it a source of truth in everything is scary af.
February 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Even if I were a big AI proponent, the simple fact it is often inconsistent and blatantly wrong - and defends its wrongness or adjusts its facts to fit a narrative makes it wholly useless as any sort of source of truth.
That big tech wants to make it a source of truth in everything is scary af.
That big tech wants to make it a source of truth in everything is scary af.
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Well now, would you look at that?
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Well now, would you look at that?
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of SEVERE disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
Or, it’s a moral outrage because there’s clearly a systemic proliferation of abuse, torture, rape, and potentially murder.
Noah Rothman on the Epstein files: "It is a witch hunt. It‘s a moral panic."
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Or, it’s a moral outrage because there’s clearly a systemic proliferation of abuse, torture, rape, and potentially murder.
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"That’s my challenge to you: Cancel something. Even if it’s one thing. Tell us in the comments what it was. And then share this newsletter with one person you think might be open to joining us."
You *Can* Do Something To Hurt the Oligarchs
Boycotts, strikes, and the Abstinence Fallacy.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"That’s my challenge to you: Cancel something. Even if it’s one thing. Tell us in the comments what it was. And then share this newsletter with one person you think might be open to joining us."
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I am seeing the news of a mass shooting at a high school hockey tournament in Pawtucket, RI. My heart breaks for our neighbors to the south. I may lead the gun violence prevention coalition in Massachusetts, but right now my heart is in Rhode Island. turnto10.com/news/local/p...
Girl killed, four injured in shooting at ice rink in Pawtucket
The Pawtucket mayor's office said a was killed and four people were injured in a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a high school hockey game.
turnto10.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I am seeing the news of a mass shooting at a high school hockey tournament in Pawtucket, RI. My heart breaks for our neighbors to the south. I may lead the gun violence prevention coalition in Massachusetts, but right now my heart is in Rhode Island. turnto10.com/news/local/p...
Friendly reminder, this mfer voted for The Felon in 2016 and proudly celebrated how he was getting exactly what he voted for - and only changed his tune after SCOTUS went majority conservative.
He was PROUD of his 2016 vote.
He was PROUD of his 2016 vote.
February 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Friendly reminder, this mfer voted for The Felon in 2016 and proudly celebrated how he was getting exactly what he voted for - and only changed his tune after SCOTUS went majority conservative.
He was PROUD of his 2016 vote.
He was PROUD of his 2016 vote.
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The mortgage delinquency rates for lower-income households are surging, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data
But the Dow hit 50,000, right? 🤦🏻♂️
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But the Dow hit 50,000, right? 🤦🏻♂️
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Column | A new mortgage crisis is quietly hitting those who can least afford it
This week, there was yet another warning that many homeowners might be headed for trouble.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
The mortgage delinquency rates for lower-income households are surging, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data
But the Dow hit 50,000, right? 🤦🏻♂️
wapo.st/4tAq2f5
But the Dow hit 50,000, right? 🤦🏻♂️
wapo.st/4tAq2f5
Dude 🤦♀️
February 16, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Dude 🤦♀️
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This is one explanation for no one involved answering the question: "How exactly is AI going to make money?" Because the answer is "By coming up with new ways to rip you off."
February 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This is one explanation for no one involved answering the question: "How exactly is AI going to make money?" Because the answer is "By coming up with new ways to rip you off."
Kitten update: okay, this moment was a really Big Deal. Stevie, the kitten on left is Amelie’s sister. Been hissing and running away from her for a month (Amelie being so sick made her smell “wrong”). Today, they snuggled.
If I had any doubts about our girl’s recovery status, this ended them.
If I had any doubts about our girl’s recovery status, this ended them.
February 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Kitten update: okay, this moment was a really Big Deal. Stevie, the kitten on left is Amelie’s sister. Been hissing and running away from her for a month (Amelie being so sick made her smell “wrong”). Today, they snuggled.
If I had any doubts about our girl’s recovery status, this ended them.
If I had any doubts about our girl’s recovery status, this ended them.
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Brexit was one of the most successful Russian intelligence operations in history.
Putin wanted a divided Europe and British voters handed it to him on a silver platter.
Every sovereignty argument was a Kremlin talking point in disguise
Putin wanted a divided Europe and British voters handed it to him on a silver platter.
Every sovereignty argument was a Kremlin talking point in disguise
February 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Brexit was one of the most successful Russian intelligence operations in history.
Putin wanted a divided Europe and British voters handed it to him on a silver platter.
Every sovereignty argument was a Kremlin talking point in disguise
Putin wanted a divided Europe and British voters handed it to him on a silver platter.
Every sovereignty argument was a Kremlin talking point in disguise
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UTAH - Wasatch County Republican Party Chair David Johnson arrested for allegedly “waterboarding” a teen girl for not cleaning her room.
She also had bruising, and says he did it to other kids. Released on $10,000 bail.
Full: www.abc4.com/news/crimes-...
She also had bruising, and says he did it to other kids. Released on $10,000 bail.
Full: www.abc4.com/news/crimes-...
February 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
UTAH - Wasatch County Republican Party Chair David Johnson arrested for allegedly “waterboarding” a teen girl for not cleaning her room.
She also had bruising, and says he did it to other kids. Released on $10,000 bail.
Full: www.abc4.com/news/crimes-...
She also had bruising, and says he did it to other kids. Released on $10,000 bail.
Full: www.abc4.com/news/crimes-...
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The previous administration was run by beta cuck soy boys who were too soft to carry out their duties. Here’s why I fired a Coast Guard pilot for forgetting my blankie.
by Kristi Noem
by Kristi Noem
February 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The previous administration was run by beta cuck soy boys who were too soft to carry out their duties. Here’s why I fired a Coast Guard pilot for forgetting my blankie.
by Kristi Noem
by Kristi Noem
The number of assholes and idiots on social media who think people are obligated to put up with them is kind of mind boggling
a monkey sits at a desk with a keyboard and the words block block blockity block
ALT: a monkey sits at a desk with a keyboard and the words block block blockity block
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February 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The number of assholes and idiots on social media who think people are obligated to put up with them is kind of mind boggling
Kitten update: she played with one of her siblings today! First time for kitten on kitten play since the FIP battle started! Although, tbh, looks like they’re high fiving each other and saying “suck it, FIP!”
February 15, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Kitten update: she played with one of her siblings today! First time for kitten on kitten play since the FIP battle started! Although, tbh, looks like they’re high fiving each other and saying “suck it, FIP!”
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When the U.S. House passed the SAVE Act last year, historians told us it was Congress’ worst attack on voting rights ever. Well, this week the House approved an even worse one. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This week at Democracy Docket: The worst voter suppression bill ever passed, and an FBI raid built on conspiracy theories
When the U.S. House passed the SAVE Act last year, historians told us it was Congress' worst attack on voting rights ever. Well, this week the House approved an even worse one.
www.democracydocket.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
When the U.S. House passed the SAVE Act last year, historians told us it was Congress’ worst attack on voting rights ever. Well, this week the House approved an even worse one. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Donate what you can, even a couple bucks helps. No one anywhere should go hungry, and no one in America should ever be too scared to obtain groceries.
Minneapolis residents are facing a growing food crisis. Fear from ICE is keeping families—especially elders, parents, and the homebound from groceries.
Feed Minneapolis funds trusted local food shelves and kitchens, with a goal of feeding 10,000 people in 2 weeks.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fe...
Feed Minneapolis funds trusted local food shelves and kitchens, with a goal of feeding 10,000 people in 2 weeks.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fe...
Donate to Support Feed Minneapolis: Urgent Food Relief, organized by Andrew Behrman
FEED MINNEAPOLIS
A COMMUNITY IN CRISIS NEEDS YOU NOW
Minneapolis r… Andrew Behrman needs your support for Support Feed Minneapolis: Urgent Food Relief
www.gofundme.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Donate what you can, even a couple bucks helps. No one anywhere should go hungry, and no one in America should ever be too scared to obtain groceries.
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