Jack Shostak
@jack-shostak.bsky.social
Recovering clinical researcher (determining via science if a drug/device helps people) who loves dogs and is aghast at the USA slide into authoritarianism. Huge fan of the 1st Amendment.
So many more could be! Kegseth isn't fit to scrub the grout in Kelly's bathroom.
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
So many more could be! Kegseth isn't fit to scrub the grout in Kelly's bathroom.
Remember every institution that sold Americans out to these fascists.
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Remember every institution that sold Americans out to these fascists.
The Roberts court will go down as the worst in history. And perhaps the last.
February 11, 2026 at 11:36 AM
The Roberts court will go down as the worst in history. And perhaps the last.
I can't cover my face at a protest but these ICE Nazis can. That's entirely reasonable.
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
I can't cover my face at a protest but these ICE Nazis can. That's entirely reasonable.
Sadly, I am no longer willing to waste time on honest conversations. I am looking forward to them suffering personally, however.
February 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Sadly, I am no longer willing to waste time on honest conversations. I am looking forward to them suffering personally, however.
“For the CEOs and university presidents and other responsible leaders who have been biding their time and waiting for him to cross the magic red line before speaking up,” Sen. Chris Murphy wrote, “maybe when he starts arresting Senators is a good time to get off the f------ sidelines.”
This!
This!
'Absolutely obscene': Trump DOJ sparks massive backlash as bid to indict Dems blows up
'Absolutely obscene': Trump DOJ sparks massive backlash as bid to indict Dems blows up
Outrage erupted across social media Tuesday after reports that the Trump administration attempted – and failed – to secure indictments against Democratic lawmakers over a video urging members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders. “For the CEOs and university preside...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:18 AM
“For the CEOs and university presidents and other responsible leaders who have been biding their time and waiting for him to cross the magic red line before speaking up,” Sen. Chris Murphy wrote, “maybe when he starts arresting Senators is a good time to get off the f------ sidelines.”
This!
This!
Yeah, their yes votes to funding the 4th Reich did not age well at all.
February 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Yeah, their yes votes to funding the 4th Reich did not age well at all.
Authoritarians don't care about poll numbers. What the people think no longer matters.
February 11, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Authoritarians don't care about poll numbers. What the people think no longer matters.
As bad as the job report may be, who actually believes any propaganda from this federal government now. I can't imagine the numbers not being cooked.
February 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
As bad as the job report may be, who actually believes any propaganda from this federal government now. I can't imagine the numbers not being cooked.
And Congress will do absolutely nothing about it. Toss those maga bastards out in November.
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 AM
And Congress will do absolutely nothing about it. Toss those maga bastards out in November.
The cigarette smoking man has nothing on DJT
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 AM
The cigarette smoking man has nothing on DJT
I hope the SAVE act disenfranchises a crap load of maga voters. But it will never pass the Senate. Unless thune trashes the filibuster. Pretty please!
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I hope the SAVE act disenfranchises a crap load of maga voters. But it will never pass the Senate. Unless thune trashes the filibuster. Pretty please!
But entirely expected...
February 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
But entirely expected...
Hank Hill would be proud
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Hank Hill would be proud
Well, if it was just renamed the DJT Memorial Bridge then this all goes away. We have a clown as president. Fuck maga.
February 11, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Well, if it was just renamed the DJT Memorial Bridge then this all goes away. We have a clown as president. Fuck maga.
Is there any chance this reduction in elderly caregivers might have an impact on a president who may be soiling himself? Asking for a friend.
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Is there any chance this reduction in elderly caregivers might have an impact on a president who may be soiling himself? Asking for a friend.
Here's a fix to this whole hockey and China concern. Get Gary Bettman to award Trump the NHL peace trophy. It worked for FIFA. We all know that it would be a joke, just don't tell trump.
February 11, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Here's a fix to this whole hockey and China concern. Get Gary Bettman to award Trump the NHL peace trophy. It worked for FIFA. We all know that it would be a joke, just don't tell trump.
Tesla is a damn meme stock unhinged to reality. Musk is a huckster just like his pal Donnie.
February 11, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Tesla is a damn meme stock unhinged to reality. Musk is a huckster just like his pal Donnie.
Remember, it was 1972 when you could legally murder your wife for adultery in Texas. Seriously. Nobody should be surprised by this ruling....
February 11, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Remember, it was 1972 when you could legally murder your wife for adultery in Texas. Seriously. Nobody should be surprised by this ruling....
I can only hope he does....
February 11, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I can only hope he does....
I think when you reach comer and trump levels of jackassery, it really isn't a contest anymore. It is a complete failure at being human.
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I think when you reach comer and trump levels of jackassery, it really isn't a contest anymore. It is a complete failure at being human.
Can you imagine a Democratic president who waged open war on red states like this dumbass does on blue states? OK.... well.... yeah, I can dream....
February 11, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Can you imagine a Democratic president who waged open war on red states like this dumbass does on blue states? OK.... well.... yeah, I can dream....
I kinda hope Ron is martyred via a nasty bout of anal cancer. I know that isn't very nice of me.
February 10, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I kinda hope Ron is martyred via a nasty bout of anal cancer. I know that isn't very nice of me.
I love the optimism. That fights off depression too
February 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I love the optimism. That fights off depression too