Dr. Matthew Pate
@matthewpate.bsky.social
“Avenging Sword of Taste & Decency”
Criminologist, Author, Unapologetic Supporter of Democracy. Animal lover. If you reflexively hate the police, keep scrolling. I plant zinnias as an act of rebellion. #Resistance
Criminologist, Author, Unapologetic Supporter of Democracy. Animal lover. If you reflexively hate the police, keep scrolling. I plant zinnias as an act of rebellion. #Resistance
This morning I saw my rocket surgeon neighbor fiddle with a taser until he shot himself with it. He screamed like a little girl.
I sipped my coffee and thought ‘This could be a good day.’
I sipped my coffee and thought ‘This could be a good day.’
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 AM
This morning I saw my rocket surgeon neighbor fiddle with a taser until he shot himself with it. He screamed like a little girl.
I sipped my coffee and thought ‘This could be a good day.’
I sipped my coffee and thought ‘This could be a good day.’
In other news, water is wet. Money in politics has poisoned our nation. Citizens United is the worst SCOTUS ruling since Dred Scott.
Senator Elissa Slotkin says the real reason our healthcare in America is so bad and never changes, is because US Congress is being paid off #healthcare #Congress
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 AM
In other news, water is wet. Money in politics has poisoned our nation. Citizens United is the worst SCOTUS ruling since Dred Scott.
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"50 years after Hannah Arendt's death, the ideologies are back. On a global scale, but also in the everyday life of each individual. The globe is being redistributed, and it's not entirely clear how it will turn out. Arendt can teach us how to confront this world."
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Never Out of Date: How Hannah Arendt Helps Us Understand Our World
Fifty years after her death in New York, Hannah Arendt has become the most popular philosopher of our time. For good reason: Her views are just as timely as ever.
www.spiegel.de
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
"50 years after Hannah Arendt's death, the ideologies are back. On a global scale, but also in the everyday life of each individual. The globe is being redistributed, and it's not entirely clear how it will turn out. Arendt can teach us how to confront this world."
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
www.spiegel.de/internationa...
The mere fleeting suggestion of canceling an election is so repugnant to our democracy that this monster should be dragged off in chains.
Opinion: Of course TruⓂ️🅿️ will try to cancel the midterm elections. He's been preparing for that since January 20, 2025. People who don't believe that are not paying attention.
TIME
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TIME
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Trump Floats Cancelling Election, Then Insists He Won't — TIME
Federal law leaves no room for a president to cancel or postpone congressional elections
apple.news
January 7, 2026 at 3:23 AM
The mere fleeting suggestion of canceling an election is so repugnant to our democracy that this monster should be dragged off in chains.
Don’t threaten me with a good time…
Can’t wait for EU forces to abduct your corrupt dictator and his crime family and put them on trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
January 7, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Don’t threaten me with a good time…
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This morning on the way to work I saw a broken down garbage truck being loaded onto a huge hauler, and I was like man, a two year old would love this
January 6, 2026 at 1:18 PM
This morning on the way to work I saw a broken down garbage truck being loaded onto a huge hauler, and I was like man, a two year old would love this
Criminologist and former cop here. To call the illegal and unconstitutional use of force in Venezuela an act of law enforcement is to fundamentally mischaracterize what took place. Don’t allow the rats to appropriate legitimizing language to cover their sins.
Since when did “law enforcement” involve snatching another country’s oil?
January 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Criminologist and former cop here. To call the illegal and unconstitutional use of force in Venezuela an act of law enforcement is to fundamentally mischaracterize what took place. Don’t allow the rats to appropriate legitimizing language to cover their sins.
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What do these companies have in common?
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
What do these companies have in common?
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
I was so close.
January 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I was so close.
Thanks for making my point. I’m not going to respond further or debate this. You are not amenable to any point other than your own. That is why you are responsible.
Not supporting #GazaGenocide is a purity concern?
All Kamala had to do was allow some anti-genocide / pro-palestinians to speak at the convention, & say she would look into the genocide, but she couldn't even do that.
She *lost* the election cuz she is a bought & paid for corp owned zionist.
All Kamala had to do was allow some anti-genocide / pro-palestinians to speak at the convention, & say she would look into the genocide, but she couldn't even do that.
She *lost* the election cuz she is a bought & paid for corp owned zionist.
January 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Thanks for making my point. I’m not going to respond further or debate this. You are not amenable to any point other than your own. That is why you are responsible.
Exactly. This all lies at the feet of purity Democrats who couldn’t vote beyond their own concerns. Their inability to see the bigger picture brought this on all of us.
If you didn't vote for Kamala STFU about the Dems needing to do something.
You had a chance to give them power.
You had a chance to give them power.
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Exactly. This all lies at the feet of purity Democrats who couldn’t vote beyond their own concerns. Their inability to see the bigger picture brought this on all of us.
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You know this whole Venezuela thing is going to cost billions.
Would have been cheaper just to invest in solar power and wind power.
Also, worried about drugs? How about Americans STOP FUELING THE DEMAND
Would have been cheaper just to invest in solar power and wind power.
Also, worried about drugs? How about Americans STOP FUELING THE DEMAND
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
You know this whole Venezuela thing is going to cost billions.
Would have been cheaper just to invest in solar power and wind power.
Also, worried about drugs? How about Americans STOP FUELING THE DEMAND
Would have been cheaper just to invest in solar power and wind power.
Also, worried about drugs? How about Americans STOP FUELING THE DEMAND
I applaud the sentiment but a ban on high capacity (10+ rounds) magazines is far simpler and sidesteps Constitutional issues - while accomplishing similar ends. That said, a return of Brady is badly needed.
Next President should ban assault weapons.
And confiscate all assault weapons in the country.
By force, if necessary.
And confiscate all assault weapons in the country.
By force, if necessary.
January 6, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I applaud the sentiment but a ban on high capacity (10+ rounds) magazines is far simpler and sidesteps Constitutional issues - while accomplishing similar ends. That said, a return of Brady is badly needed.
If you don’t know Phil, you should. He has an informed and empathetic voice. In this moment, he needs our help. He asked me to share this link. I’d ask that you consider the same. We must help one another - especially in these days when that kind of thing is all too uncommon.
January 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM
If you don’t know Phil, you should. He has an informed and empathetic voice. In this moment, he needs our help. He asked me to share this link. I’d ask that you consider the same. We must help one another - especially in these days when that kind of thing is all too uncommon.
In all seriousness, what is enough? Do we wait until Trump uses nukes? Do we wait for the camps and the actual death squads? Do we wait until all media is under state control?
This is your Niemöller moment. If you don’t now support ANY means necessary to topple this regime, when will you?
This is your Niemöller moment. If you don’t now support ANY means necessary to topple this regime, when will you?
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
In all seriousness, what is enough? Do we wait until Trump uses nukes? Do we wait for the camps and the actual death squads? Do we wait until all media is under state control?
This is your Niemöller moment. If you don’t now support ANY means necessary to topple this regime, when will you?
This is your Niemöller moment. If you don’t now support ANY means necessary to topple this regime, when will you?
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An incredible pack by @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social!
No War For Oil!!
No War For Oil!!
January 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
An incredible pack by @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social!
No War For Oil!!
No War For Oil!!
Tom Cotton is one of the most shameful and dangerous #Arkansas politicians in history.
BASH: There's no question that Maduro was a destabilizing force in the region. People are celebrating in the streets all over. Is it fair to say there's some benefit in him not being in power?
CHRIS MURPHY: What changes? You just heard Sen. Cotton not be able to explain who's running the country
CHRIS MURPHY: What changes? You just heard Sen. Cotton not be able to explain who's running the country
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Tom Cotton is one of the most shameful and dangerous #Arkansas politicians in history.
I agree completely. I’d much rather go to PF than any of the ragged, but “manly” gyms in my city (Pine Bluff, AR). There are plenty of hardcore folks at my local PF. It’s clean, safe, and friendly.
@planetfitness.bsky.social
@planetfitness.bsky.social
This is the time of year where, despite all of my complaints, I will absolutely defend Planet Fitness against assholes who say it’s “not a real gym” or who shame people who go to PF. It’s just as valid of a gym as any others and people ONLY say this shit because it’s often full of beginners.
January 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I agree completely. I’d much rather go to PF than any of the ragged, but “manly” gyms in my city (Pine Bluff, AR). There are plenty of hardcore folks at my local PF. It’s clean, safe, and friendly.
@planetfitness.bsky.social
@planetfitness.bsky.social
Well… I’m a comparative criminologist trying to outline a book on state failure and I feel rather conflicted.
How it feels like to be a political scientist working on security and US foreign policy right now:
a man is talking on a phone next to a suitcase
ALT: a man is talking on a phone next to a suitcase
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Well… I’m a comparative criminologist trying to outline a book on state failure and I feel rather conflicted.
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Has any Democrat called for his impeachment?
I've only seen weak statements that "he should have talked to us first..."
I want a real opposition party.
I've only seen weak statements that "he should have talked to us first..."
I want a real opposition party.
January 4, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Has any Democrat called for his impeachment?
I've only seen weak statements that "he should have talked to us first..."
I want a real opposition party.
I've only seen weak statements that "he should have talked to us first..."
I want a real opposition party.
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
If you’re trying to make sense out of Trump and Venezuela (and Epstein), remember that a psychopath will burn the house down to hide wine they spilled on the rug.
January 4, 2026 at 3:20 AM
If you’re trying to make sense out of Trump and Venezuela (and Epstein), remember that a psychopath will burn the house down to hide wine they spilled on the rug.
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The epstein files must be bad
January 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
The epstein files must be bad
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Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"