Mr. Fahrenheit
@mrfahrenheit.bsky.social
Recent resident of Colorado Springs.
she/her
mostly nice, fervently anti-GOP
In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.
H. L. Mencken
she/her
mostly nice, fervently anti-GOP
In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.
H. L. Mencken
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Welp!
"Venezuelan authorities launched a broad crackdown on dissent as the country’s new leader consolidated power, undermining early hopes that the US capture of Maduro could allow for democratic reforms."
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
"Venezuelan authorities launched a broad crackdown on dissent as the country’s new leader consolidated power, undermining early hopes that the US capture of Maduro could allow for democratic reforms."
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Venezuela detains journalists and seizes communication devices after Maduro’s removal
Thirteen of those detained were released according to the country’s National Union of Press Workers
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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The Trump administration’s lawless attack on Senator Mark Kelly is part of a much broader project to turn the US military into a partisan militia and silence veterans who might speak out against that by threatening their pensions www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The Trump administration’s lawless attack on Senator Mark Kelly is part of a much broader project to turn the US military into a partisan militia and silence veterans who might speak out against that by threatening their pensions www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Richard Mack of the CSPOA is set to have a Washington state rally to protest a proposed regulation for sheriffs as well as support for sheriffs who want to help ICE.
irehr.org/2026/01/05/c...
irehr.org/2026/01/05/c...
CSPOA Sheriff Recruitment Drive Coming to Washington State
irehr.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Richard Mack of the CSPOA is set to have a Washington state rally to protest a proposed regulation for sheriffs as well as support for sheriffs who want to help ICE.
irehr.org/2026/01/05/c...
irehr.org/2026/01/05/c...
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The best piece on January 6th I’ve read.
January 7, 2026 at 7:02 AM
The best piece on January 6th I’ve read.
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Good thread:
J6 prosecutor: “It’s more maddening than it is anything else. I spent years of my life watching the events of that day unfold in front of me again and again and again. I spoke with dozens and dozens of people who were there that day and who are still dealing with the trauma.”
Five years after Jan. 6, Trump is rewriting the narrative around the Capitol siege
More actions are expected, including possible payments to compensate Jan. 6 defendants, as the White House launches a webpage dedicated to Trump's claims.
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Good thread:
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Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's still serving as U.S. attorney
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's still serving as U.S. attorney after previous ruling against her
A separate judge had ruled that Halligan, who brought cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, was unlawfully appointed.
www.nbcnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's still serving as U.S. attorney
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
OMG
January 7, 2026 at 5:24 AM
OMG
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Walz: "If they have emails showing that I have committed fraud, you should get those! Why aren't they putting them out there? Why aren't they turning them over to prosecutors? Right now they're hiding behind a veil of innuendo. They're protecting the biggest fraudster in the White House."
January 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Walz: "If they have emails showing that I have committed fraud, you should get those! Why aren't they putting them out there? Why aren't they turning them over to prosecutors? Right now they're hiding behind a veil of innuendo. They're protecting the biggest fraudster in the White House."
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It's working ✨
There’s a California ballot initiative that will levy a one-time tax of 5% of the wealth of billionaires who lived in the state as of January 1st 2026, if it passes.
Larry Page, the second richest man in the world has moved out of California to avoid the tax.
Larry Page, the second richest man in the world has moved out of California to avoid the tax.
Larry Page is officially moving business out of California ahead of a proposed billionaire's tax
The Google cofounder has severed ties between California and several of his business entities, including his family office.
www.businessinsider.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:04 AM
It's working ✨
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The official right wing propaganda line seems to be “but if you raise taxes the billionaires will leave!”… but if they’re not paying taxes, what good are they doing for the state anyway? Good riddance.
January 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM
The official right wing propaganda line seems to be “but if you raise taxes the billionaires will leave!”… but if they’re not paying taxes, what good are they doing for the state anyway? Good riddance.
I'm sorry about the lack of alt-text on the vehicles. I just posted without thinking.
I walked by an old (pre-1970s) service station housing a private collection of motorcycles and 1960s microcosm and other vintage cars. The photo quality isn't good through the glass, but here's some of my favorites.
January 7, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I'm sorry about the lack of alt-text on the vehicles. I just posted without thinking.
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I walked by an old (pre-1970s) service station housing a private collection of motorcycles and 1960s microcosm and other vintage cars. The photo quality isn't good through the glass, but here's some of my favorites.
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 AM
I walked by an old (pre-1970s) service station housing a private collection of motorcycles and 1960s microcosm and other vintage cars. The photo quality isn't good through the glass, but here's some of my favorites.
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It's exactly what they mean.
And it's what they'd like to do here.
And it's what they'd like to do here.
January 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
It's exactly what they mean.
And it's what they'd like to do here.
And it's what they'd like to do here.
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Grammy Award-winning bluegrass performer Béla Fleck canceled an upcoming performance at the Kennedy Center, saying the venue has become too politically charged after a series of recent changes at the storied venue championed by President Donald Trump.
Grammy-Winning Bluegrass Musician Cancels Kennedy Center Show
Béla Fleck is one of nearly a dozen performers who have canceled their appearances at the storied arts venue in recent weeks.
www.notus.org
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass performer Béla Fleck canceled an upcoming performance at the Kennedy Center, saying the venue has become too politically charged after a series of recent changes at the storied venue championed by President Donald Trump.
Five years after Jan. 6, 2021, we are still caught up in a struggle between forces who are willing to use authoritarian violence outside the Constitution to take and wield power and those who stand up nonviolently for our Constitution in the streets and in the polling places. ...
Opinion | Jamie Raskin: Jan. 6 Never Ended
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Five years after Jan. 6, 2021, we are still caught up in a struggle between forces who are willing to use authoritarian violence outside the Constitution to take and wield power and those who stand up nonviolently for our Constitution in the streets and in the polling places. ...
White House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland
European leaders push back forcefully against US president’s desire to seek takeover of Arctic territory
European leaders push back forcefully against US president’s desire to seek takeover of Arctic territory
White House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland
European leaders push back forcefully against US president’s desire to seek takeover of Arctic territory
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
White House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland
European leaders push back forcefully against US president’s desire to seek takeover of Arctic territory
European leaders push back forcefully against US president’s desire to seek takeover of Arctic territory
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Good morning, kids.
Be safe out there. 🥰
Be safe out there. 🥰
January 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Good morning, kids.
Be safe out there. 🥰
Be safe out there. 🥰
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“Trump said he wants more immigrants from Norway. I have reviewed the offer, and I have to decline… Moving to the US right now feels like leaving a spa to go work in a burning hot dog stand. Thanks, but we will stay in the snow."
www.newsweek.com/trump-wants-...
www.newsweek.com/trump-wants-...
Trump said he wants more Nordic immigrants—Norwegian man's reply goes viral
Chris Lund told Newsweek: "For a Norwegian, moving there is a massive downgrade."
www.newsweek.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:39 AM
“Trump said he wants more immigrants from Norway. I have reviewed the offer, and I have to decline… Moving to the US right now feels like leaving a spa to go work in a burning hot dog stand. Thanks, but we will stay in the snow."
www.newsweek.com/trump-wants-...
www.newsweek.com/trump-wants-...
For fucks sake. This is insanely disturbing and it can't be allowed to continue.
What is the point of having laws if nobody will enforce them?
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
For fucks sake. This is insanely disturbing and it can't be allowed to continue.