Adam Karapandzich
@karapanda.bsky.social
local government systems analyst, nature lover, metalhead, book devourer, human being
essays: https://substack.com/@adamkarapandzich
book reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/karapanda
what I'm listening to: https://www.last.fm/user/SoundgardenmadA
essays: https://substack.com/@adamkarapandzich
book reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/karapanda
what I'm listening to: https://www.last.fm/user/SoundgardenmadA
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
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As difficult as it is - as a parent - to look down the barrel of this future, it’s nothing compared to the horrors our kids are on track to live through.
October 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
As difficult as it is - as a parent - to look down the barrel of this future, it’s nothing compared to the horrors our kids are on track to live through.
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massive AWS failure is just a snow day for adults
October 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
massive AWS failure is just a snow day for adults
I love how Axios (among other outlets) are pretending they don't know what AI Trump was dropping from his jet. It's so typical and pathetic.
October 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I love how Axios (among other outlets) are pretending they don't know what AI Trump was dropping from his jet. It's so typical and pathetic.
"You're either with us or you're against the pedophiles"
~ Ted Cruz
~ Ted Cruz
October 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"You're either with us or you're against the pedophiles"
~ Ted Cruz
~ Ted Cruz
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Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
Bailing out a failed libertarian austerity agenda in Argentina...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
Bailing out a failed libertarian austerity agenda in Argentina...
"That's just how it is."
September 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
Bailing out a failed libertarian austerity agenda in Argentina...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
Bailing out a failed libertarian austerity agenda in Argentina...
"That's just how it is."
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15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
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When I gave this TEDx talk, I knew our rights were at risk. But today, it feels like a roadmap for what’s unfolding.
If you care about privacy, democracy, and freedom—please take 11 minutes to watch.
Universal surveillance is here—how do we fight back? youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?...
If you care about privacy, democracy, and freedom—please take 11 minutes to watch.
Universal surveillance is here—how do we fight back? youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?...
Universal surveillance is here—how do we fight back? | Eliza Orlins | TEDxHCCS Youth
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
When I gave this TEDx talk, I knew our rights were at risk. But today, it feels like a roadmap for what’s unfolding.
If you care about privacy, democracy, and freedom—please take 11 minutes to watch.
Universal surveillance is here—how do we fight back? youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?...
If you care about privacy, democracy, and freedom—please take 11 minutes to watch.
Universal surveillance is here—how do we fight back? youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?...
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I recommend everyone watches this
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I recommend everyone watches this
Xi and Putin are crazy if they think they're living til 150. They can replace all the organs they want, but a human brain is not making it that long. But here's hoping they both try brain transplants!
September 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Xi and Putin are crazy if they think they're living til 150. They can replace all the organs they want, but a human brain is not making it that long. But here's hoping they both try brain transplants!
The Right wanted a Caesar for America but they got some unholy mix of Nero and Caligula
August 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Right wanted a Caesar for America but they got some unholy mix of Nero and Caligula
MAGA flags on my street are down by more than 50% since March!
August 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
MAGA flags on my street are down by more than 50% since March!
Democrats have been notoriously bad with messaging over the years. They should take a page out of the George W book and go with “either you are with us or you are with the pedophiles”.
August 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Democrats have been notoriously bad with messaging over the years. They should take a page out of the George W book and go with “either you are with us or you are with the pedophiles”.
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As DC was taken over by Trump’s secret police, where were congressional Democrats? They weren’t in DC and some weren’t even in the US.
Instead of fighting back against the authoritarian takeover here at home, 22 House “Democrats” were being spoon-fed lies about Gaza on a trip paid for by AIPAC.
Instead of fighting back against the authoritarian takeover here at home, 22 House “Democrats” were being spoon-fed lies about Gaza on a trip paid for by AIPAC.
August 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
As DC was taken over by Trump’s secret police, where were congressional Democrats? They weren’t in DC and some weren’t even in the US.
Instead of fighting back against the authoritarian takeover here at home, 22 House “Democrats” were being spoon-fed lies about Gaza on a trip paid for by AIPAC.
Instead of fighting back against the authoritarian takeover here at home, 22 House “Democrats” were being spoon-fed lies about Gaza on a trip paid for by AIPAC.
Our emotional states are a large contributor to our political dispositions. We may all be Americans, but we certainly all feel differently.
Of Pathos
How Americans Feel Differently
open.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our emotional states are a large contributor to our political dispositions. We may all be Americans, but we certainly all feel differently.
I don't care how sweaty they make Walton Goggins...it's not going to make me want Doritos.
August 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I don't care how sweaty they make Walton Goggins...it's not going to make me want Doritos.
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Former Vice President Harris is correct in recognizing that the system is broken.
However, it’s vital to acknowledge the Democratic Party has enabled the system to remain that way.
That’s why the Democratic Party must take a moment for introspection.
However, it’s vital to acknowledge the Democratic Party has enabled the system to remain that way.
That’s why the Democratic Party must take a moment for introspection.
August 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Former Vice President Harris is correct in recognizing that the system is broken.
However, it’s vital to acknowledge the Democratic Party has enabled the system to remain that way.
That’s why the Democratic Party must take a moment for introspection.
However, it’s vital to acknowledge the Democratic Party has enabled the system to remain that way.
That’s why the Democratic Party must take a moment for introspection.
I love how @booker.senate.gov says don’t bend the knee to Trump while continuously bending the knee to Netanyahu with his cowardly votes to keep supplying Israel with child-killing arms.
August 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I love how @booker.senate.gov says don’t bend the knee to Trump while continuously bending the knee to Netanyahu with his cowardly votes to keep supplying Israel with child-killing arms.
Within 6 months we're going to have economics reports like GDP grew by 150% and 1 billion new jobs created last month.
August 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Within 6 months we're going to have economics reports like GDP grew by 150% and 1 billion new jobs created last month.
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Understand the indignity of air dropping food on Gaza.
The March air drop killed 5 Palestinians. Air drops force Palestinians to scavenge for food like animals. This could all be avoided if Israel ended its barbaric blockade, or if world leaders had the courage to break it.
Instead, more genocide
The March air drop killed 5 Palestinians. Air drops force Palestinians to scavenge for food like animals. This could all be avoided if Israel ended its barbaric blockade, or if world leaders had the courage to break it.
Instead, more genocide
July 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Understand the indignity of air dropping food on Gaza.
The March air drop killed 5 Palestinians. Air drops force Palestinians to scavenge for food like animals. This could all be avoided if Israel ended its barbaric blockade, or if world leaders had the courage to break it.
Instead, more genocide
The March air drop killed 5 Palestinians. Air drops force Palestinians to scavenge for food like animals. This could all be avoided if Israel ended its barbaric blockade, or if world leaders had the courage to break it.
Instead, more genocide
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Damn right, it’s political.
July 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Damn right, it’s political.
Everyone setting fireworks off right now should have to take turns getting my dogs pee out of this rug
July 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Everyone setting fireworks off right now should have to take turns getting my dogs pee out of this rug
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Republicans in Congress have structured the most painful benefit cuts in their budget bill to kick in AFTER the 2026 midterms.
But the tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy? Those begin immediately.
Remember this.
But the tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy? Those begin immediately.
Remember this.
July 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Republicans in Congress have structured the most painful benefit cuts in their budget bill to kick in AFTER the 2026 midterms.
But the tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy? Those begin immediately.
Remember this.
But the tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy? Those begin immediately.
Remember this.