Robert Godfrey
@holbein.bsky.social
Social scientist, humanist.
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Robert Godfrey
@holbein.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Religion is like a penis. It’s ok to have one, it’s ok to be proud of it. But do not pull it out in public, do not push it on kids, do not write laws with it, do not think with it.
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Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Not one MAGA Republican has criticized the president’s repeated calls to murder six Congressional Democrats
Instead, they defended Trump-and attacked the Dems
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION
Apparently-according to the GOP-if you now follow the law you are committing sedition
Instead, they defended Trump-and attacked the Dems
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION
Apparently-according to the GOP-if you now follow the law you are committing sedition
Houlahan: "I'm just continually stunned by the fact the commander in chief, the president, has called for my death. And that's something that should be chilling for everybody, and everybody should be worried about their safety in this nation when the president can yield that sort of statement."
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Not one MAGA Republican has criticized the president’s repeated calls to murder six Congressional Democrats
Instead, they defended Trump-and attacked the Dems
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION
Apparently-according to the GOP-if you now follow the law you are committing sedition
Instead, they defended Trump-and attacked the Dems
FOR TELLING OUR TROOPS TO FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION
Apparently-according to the GOP-if you now follow the law you are committing sedition
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Between Nixon planting drugs on blacks and liberals, Reagan cutting education and lying about the huge deficit, Bush WMD, Trump 1.0, any Americans who are surprised weren’t paying attention.
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Between Nixon planting drugs on blacks and liberals, Reagan cutting education and lying about the huge deficit, Bush WMD, Trump 1.0, any Americans who are surprised weren’t paying attention.
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Trump is filling his government with Nazis, consolidating authoritarian power, and eroding democracy at every chance.
And yet these 86 House Democrats voted for a right-wing messaging amendment to say that the real authoritarians are the socialists.
Pathetic.
And yet these 86 House Democrats voted for a right-wing messaging amendment to say that the real authoritarians are the socialists.
Pathetic.
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Trump is filling his government with Nazis, consolidating authoritarian power, and eroding democracy at every chance.
And yet these 86 House Democrats voted for a right-wing messaging amendment to say that the real authoritarians are the socialists.
Pathetic.
And yet these 86 House Democrats voted for a right-wing messaging amendment to say that the real authoritarians are the socialists.
Pathetic.
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Elon Musk moments before spending a billion dollars to reprogram Grok
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Elon Musk moments before spending a billion dollars to reprogram Grok
Naturally.
The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Naturally.
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At least when Al Jolson did his makeup like this he could sing.
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At least when Al Jolson did his makeup like this he could sing.
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28-74 on inflation. That’s digging into the Republican base.
Trump is absolutely cratering on economy in new Marquette poll:
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Trump’s Anger over Prices Goes Nuclear as Fresh Polls Show Him Tanking
As Trump’s inflation rants grow more unhinged amid brutal new polls for him, an economics writer explains why Trump is ill-suited for the crisis that might be coming—and why the bottom might be about ...
newrepublic.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
28-74 on inflation. That’s digging into the Republican base.
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State run media run by angry ancient men and flaccid propagandists www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
State run media run by angry ancient men and flaccid propagandists www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A possible defense strategy to use in some of these cases.
One of the people arrested on September 27 at Broadview was a 70-yo Air Force veteran who was hospitalized with his injuries from ICE assault. First charged w/felony, then misdemeanor.
He was going to call Greg Bovino at trial.
It just got dismissed.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71489...
He was going to call Greg Bovino at trial.
It just got dismissed.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71489...
United States v. Briggs, 1:25-cr-00610 - CourtListener.com
Docket for United States v. Briggs, 1:25-cr-00610 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A possible defense strategy to use in some of these cases.
In a sense, yes. But a part of a nearly 50 year trend towards science illiteracy.
The CDC website under RFK Jr. now argues that we “can’t say vaccines don’t cause autism” because studies haven’t ruled out every possible scenario.
It’s wild to see this misunderstanding of science on a federal health website, but it’s also an opportunity to explain how the scientific process works
It’s wild to see this misunderstanding of science on a federal health website, but it’s also an opportunity to explain how the scientific process works
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In a sense, yes. But a part of a nearly 50 year trend towards science illiteracy.
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Strong evidence suggests that food allergies are caused by a lack of exposure to food allergens—not by exposure to toxins
RFK, Jr., Says Peanut Allergies May Be Tied to Aluminum in Vaccines and Pesticides. Here's What the Science Says
Strong evidence suggests that food allergies are caused by a lack of exposure to food allergens—not by exposure to toxins
www.scientificamerican.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Strong evidence suggests that food allergies are caused by a lack of exposure to food allergens—not by exposure to toxins
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Democrats made a video urging members of the military to not follow illegal orders. And Trump demands these Democrats be arrested. 3 thoughts: Trump is the world’s biggest crybaby, Trump does not believe in free speech, Trump is planning on issuing illegal orders to the military.
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Democrats made a video urging members of the military to not follow illegal orders. And Trump demands these Democrats be arrested. 3 thoughts: Trump is the world’s biggest crybaby, Trump does not believe in free speech, Trump is planning on issuing illegal orders to the military.
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In as much as he understands anything, Trump knows his power is waning, so he’s already flailing around.
Trump posts again about Democrats, saying their behavior is “punishable by DEATH!”
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In as much as he understands anything, Trump knows his power is waning, so he’s already flailing around.
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Because endangered species don't have enough problems: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Because endangered species don't have enough problems: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
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Maybe I’m naive but I don’t think these are fertile conditions for a full and effective authoritarian takeover.
Three recent national polls now have Trump in the 30s, and his disapproval in the 60s....
Reuters/Ipsos 38%-60% (-22)
CNN/SRSS 37%-63% (-26)
AP/NORC 36%-62% (-26)
The thrill is gone, baby.
Reuters/Ipsos 38%-60% (-22)
CNN/SRSS 37%-63% (-26)
AP/NORC 36%-62% (-26)
The thrill is gone, baby.
Trump takes big hit in two new polls released today:
Reuters/Ipsos
38% approve (-2)
60% disapprv (+2) 4 pt drop in past week
Echelon
42% approve (-4)
57% disapprv (+4) 8 pt drop since mid October
Ruh-roh Donnie boy!
Reuters/Ipsos
38% approve (-2)
60% disapprv (+2) 4 pt drop in past week
Echelon
42% approve (-4)
57% disapprv (+4) 8 pt drop since mid October
Ruh-roh Donnie boy!
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Maybe I’m naive but I don’t think these are fertile conditions for a full and effective authoritarian takeover.
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Ain't no fight like an evangelical slapfight.
Massie: “[Speaker Johnson is] trying to say the rich, powerful men who flew to Epstein Island are the victims now. The only way a ‘Christian man’ can stand up there and sell a lie like that is if he’s already decided in his head that protecting them is somehow okay.”
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Ain't no fight like an evangelical slapfight.
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Before praising MTG, think about who’s behind all this? Perhaps it’s not common sense, but rather someone named Thiel.
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Before praising MTG, think about who’s behind all this? Perhaps it’s not common sense, but rather someone named Thiel.
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The second paragraph of every article about Trump freeing House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files should make it clear that he could order them released himself and chooses not to.
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The second paragraph of every article about Trump freeing House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files should make it clear that he could order them released himself and chooses not to.
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Where’s Dickens when you need him?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Where’s Dickens when you need him?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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This has been done before.
Republicans demanded that welfare recipients pass drug tests before getting benefits. They found that so few recipients were using drugs that the testing cost far more than any savings which occurred by kicking people off welfare.
Fraud makes up only ~.5%
Republicans demanded that welfare recipients pass drug tests before getting benefits. They found that so few recipients were using drugs that the testing cost far more than any savings which occurred by kicking people off welfare.
Fraud makes up only ~.5%
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This has been done before.
Republicans demanded that welfare recipients pass drug tests before getting benefits. They found that so few recipients were using drugs that the testing cost far more than any savings which occurred by kicking people off welfare.
Fraud makes up only ~.5%
Republicans demanded that welfare recipients pass drug tests before getting benefits. They found that so few recipients were using drugs that the testing cost far more than any savings which occurred by kicking people off welfare.
Fraud makes up only ~.5%
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You could not pay me to read an entire book of this self-satisfied drivel.
I regret to inform you that Olivia Nuzzi's book appears to be Perfect
insane, stupid, comically overwritten, dishy, politically indefensible I cannot wait to get my hands on it I must accept this is who I am as a person at some deep level whether I like it or not www.vanityfair.com/news/story/o...
insane, stupid, comically overwritten, dishy, politically indefensible I cannot wait to get my hands on it I must accept this is who I am as a person at some deep level whether I like it or not www.vanityfair.com/news/story/o...
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
You could not pay me to read an entire book of this self-satisfied drivel.
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Exactly -- Majorie Taylor Greene did the right thing in breaking with Trump. She deserves to be praised for that. Someone else can worry about her soul.
Majorie Taylor Greene is not your friend. No politician is your friend. No permanent friends, just permanent interests.
You shouldn’t like her, or even celebrate her—you can cheer the action and not the person. We want to encourage more defections, not kid ourselves about who people are.
You shouldn’t like her, or even celebrate her—you can cheer the action and not the person. We want to encourage more defections, not kid ourselves about who people are.
November 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Exactly -- Majorie Taylor Greene did the right thing in breaking with Trump. She deserves to be praised for that. Someone else can worry about her soul.
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Like when I have $10 in my pocket and go "negotiate" the price of a Big Mac at McDonald's.
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
TRUMP: We’re going to give Americans the money to buy health insurance
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Like when I have $10 in my pocket and go "negotiate" the price of a Big Mac at McDonald's.
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."