iowaBear
@iowabear.bsky.social
Bear Down!!! From the Midwest, love the Bears, Dodgers, Iowa Hawkeyes, my family, friends and my dog. Being Good beats acting ‘great’ every time.
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iowaBear
@iowabear.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Ok not sure if I did this right but here is the 🐻⬇️ starter pack! If it works please re-skeet/post! And sorry if I missed anyone will add you if you reply below:
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go.bsky.app/6AmaeDX
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this is a phenomenal quote
“I imagine if this was a homeless shelter or a mental health center, you would find a way to stop it. You would pull out all the stops."
www.welcometohellworld.com/a-surprise-z...
www.welcometohellworld.com/a-surprise-z...
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
this is a phenomenal quote
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While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
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For those not in #Minnesota, please know that the remaining 2300 agents on the ground have redoubled their efforts at terrorizing the citizenry.
I’m on the scene at Franklin and 1st. A convoy of about a couple dozen ICE/HSI agents broke the entryway into an apartment building at 6am. No warrant presented. Less than 24 hours ago, Tom Homan announced the end of large convoys in Minnesota… Bullshit.
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
For those not in #Minnesota, please know that the remaining 2300 agents on the ground have redoubled their efforts at terrorizing the citizenry.
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The morning after mass layoffs, The Washington Post publishes this as their lead editorial. The owner and publisher clearly have no idea why they are losing subscribers. Meanwhile they have destroyed a storied brand.
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Support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
February 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
The morning after mass layoffs, The Washington Post publishes this as their lead editorial. The owner and publisher clearly have no idea why they are losing subscribers. Meanwhile they have destroyed a storied brand.
Support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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YOU TOOK MY FUCKING JOB ASSHOLE. GIVE ME YOUR MONEY.
February 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM
YOU TOOK MY FUCKING JOB ASSHOLE. GIVE ME YOUR MONEY.
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I get that Occupy Wall Street was a formational experience for some people but it was a total and comprehensive failure, we’re now at peak oligarchy!
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I get that Occupy Wall Street was a formational experience for some people but it was a total and comprehensive failure, we’re now at peak oligarchy!
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
“Your plan of winning voters to your side pales in comparison to my strategy of living in a tent and complaining about liberals”
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I'd call it Network State run media.
Because it's not the actual government taking over, it's the international network of tech billionaires who *control* the government right now and consider themselves above and beyond the power of state sovereignty itself.
Because it's not the actual government taking over, it's the international network of tech billionaires who *control* the government right now and consider themselves above and beyond the power of state sovereignty itself.
This is the pattern. Purchase/Take Over a media source that has informed the public. Then dismantle them to the lowest form:
1. Twitter
2. Meta
3. Washington Post
4. CBS-60 Minutes/News
5. Public Broadcasting
6. Tik Tok
We are up to our necks in state run media.
1. Twitter
2. Meta
3. Washington Post
4. CBS-60 Minutes/News
5. Public Broadcasting
6. Tik Tok
We are up to our necks in state run media.
February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I'd call it Network State run media.
Because it's not the actual government taking over, it's the international network of tech billionaires who *control* the government right now and consider themselves above and beyond the power of state sovereignty itself.
Because it's not the actual government taking over, it's the international network of tech billionaires who *control* the government right now and consider themselves above and beyond the power of state sovereignty itself.
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A cynic would say Europe is putting their services trade surplus to work. 👀
February 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
A cynic would say Europe is putting their services trade surplus to work. 👀
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There is an actual argument that this curse actually worked.
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
There is an actual argument that this curse actually worked.
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Oh fuck yes, I am so here for this.
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Oh fuck yes, I am so here for this.
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As a disabled person with all the neurodivergences and significant sensory sensitivities: the existence of fascism causes me more pain on a daily basis than anything else and they're not even at my doorstep yet. Please keep using the whistles
Seeing yet another 'using whistles is disablist' piece circulating: for the 40 millionth time, using disabled people as cover like this is disgusting and calculated to prey on people who are anxious about doing the wrong thing. Doesn't escape notice that white people are the worst offenders.
February 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
As a disabled person with all the neurodivergences and significant sensory sensitivities: the existence of fascism causes me more pain on a daily basis than anything else and they're not even at my doorstep yet. Please keep using the whistles
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This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
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Hang the banner!
February 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Hang the banner!
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This is what we've seen too.
Within the living memory of many of these smaller communities, (a) the "warehousing boom," and then (b) the "bitcoin mining boom, tore things up, left a lot of ruin, and did not make many people better off.
So broad skepticism of (c) AI/data center boom.
Within the living memory of many of these smaller communities, (a) the "warehousing boom," and then (b) the "bitcoin mining boom, tore things up, left a lot of ruin, and did not make many people better off.
So broad skepticism of (c) AI/data center boom.
4. I’ve spent some time tracking and attending local populist responses to ai data centers. Despite some critiques from left that it’s all repackaged “nimby bullshit” (as I’ve been told), I have seen organic multiracial coalitions on this issue. Esp. in places with strong environmental racism orgs
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This is what we've seen too.
Within the living memory of many of these smaller communities, (a) the "warehousing boom," and then (b) the "bitcoin mining boom, tore things up, left a lot of ruin, and did not make many people better off.
So broad skepticism of (c) AI/data center boom.
Within the living memory of many of these smaller communities, (a) the "warehousing boom," and then (b) the "bitcoin mining boom, tore things up, left a lot of ruin, and did not make many people better off.
So broad skepticism of (c) AI/data center boom.
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Bugs Bunny threw an immaculate inning with just one pitch in this cartoon:
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Bugs Bunny threw an immaculate inning with just one pitch in this cartoon:
One side came over as Quakers from somewhere in England in mid-1600s, other side from a little town north of Belfast in 1830s (right before famine, probably Irish Catholic but not 💯 sure on that). Plus some from Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden and Norway.
Genuinely curious: If your family is American, what brought them here?
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
February 3, 2026 at 12:44 AM
One side came over as Quakers from somewhere in England in mid-1600s, other side from a little town north of Belfast in 1830s (right before famine, probably Irish Catholic but not 💯 sure on that). Plus some from Germany, Luxembourg, Sweden and Norway.
The Trump-era Republican Party, filled with middle-aged teenagers motivated solely by getting clicks likes and reposts. Feeding that helluva drug of dopamine. And governing around that and only that purpose.
Nancy Mace allegedly instructed a staffer to go on Reddit forums about the “hottest women in Congress” to boost her standing in the rankings and comment where needed.
via @jakelahut.bsky.social
nymag.com/intelligence...
via @jakelahut.bsky.social
nymag.com/intelligence...
February 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The Trump-era Republican Party, filled with middle-aged teenagers motivated solely by getting clicks likes and reposts. Feeding that helluva drug of dopamine. And governing around that and only that purpose.
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[February 2nd, 1946] Groundhogs across Pennsylvania saw their shadows in the bright sunshine, signaling six more weeks of winter according to tradition. The Punxsutawney group also mocked a rival's forecasting methods.
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
[February 2nd, 1946] Groundhogs across Pennsylvania saw their shadows in the bright sunshine, signaling six more weeks of winter according to tradition. The Punxsutawney group also mocked a rival's forecasting methods.
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Bennett Stirtz has been incredibly efficient tonight.
He has 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three.
He has 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three.
February 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Bennett Stirtz has been incredibly efficient tonight.
He has 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three.
He has 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three.
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The Hawkeyes have yet to adjust to life without Taylor McCabe...
That being said, each of their remaining seven games is winnable. The season is far from over at 18-4 overall.
That being said, each of their remaining seven games is winnable. The season is far from over at 18-4 overall.
February 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The Hawkeyes have yet to adjust to life without Taylor McCabe...
That being said, each of their remaining seven games is winnable. The season is far from over at 18-4 overall.
That being said, each of their remaining seven games is winnable. The season is far from over at 18-4 overall.
You really see the drop off between the elite of NCAAW basketball and the very good in this game. I mean I know injuries are an issue for us but still, just a different level of basketball that UCLA plays compared to Hawks
February 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM
You really see the drop off between the elite of NCAAW basketball and the very good in this game. I mean I know injuries are an issue for us but still, just a different level of basketball that UCLA plays compared to Hawks
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Checkin' in from Pro Bowl practice 👋
February 1, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Checkin' in from Pro Bowl practice 👋