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"The cardinal error of the Germans who opposed Naziism was their failure to unite against it." -William L. Shirer, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
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In a better world, the documentary would have been titled "Medium Talent"
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In a better world, the documentary would have been titled "Medium Talent"
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The latest Republican running for Colorado Governor labels Gov. Jared Polis and others as the "synagogue of Satan Jews" and has called for their execution by hanging.
MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann recently said "Violence is probably the only solution."
MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann recently said "Violence is probably the only solution."
December 30, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Zelensky told Fox News that 87% of Ukrainians want peace, but 85% oppose withdrawing from Donbas. “Everyone wants peace, but a just peace. Leaving Donbas is the worst-case scenario, a major risk, and unacceptable to Ukrainians. A referendum would not support it,” he said.
December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Zelensky told Fox News that 87% of Ukrainians want peace, but 85% oppose withdrawing from Donbas. “Everyone wants peace, but a just peace. Leaving Donbas is the worst-case scenario, a major risk, and unacceptable to Ukrainians. A referendum would not support it,” he said.
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James Merril’s poem “Christmas Tree,” written while he was dying of AIDS. 1995.
December 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
James Merril’s poem “Christmas Tree,” written while he was dying of AIDS. 1995.
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The one thing you can watch for is whether they count wins for actual poor people, poc, children, gays and lesbians, or trans people, or whether they only count wins that work towards people being able to do drugs and play video games at home without having to go to work
I’ve come to really resent the way the left treats trans people.
They never fucking shut up about how pro-trans they are. It’s like the first thing they bring up, or second after Gaza.
But they never, EVER prioritize our rights. They insult you if you propose they should in any meaningful way.
They never fucking shut up about how pro-trans they are. It’s like the first thing they bring up, or second after Gaza.
But they never, EVER prioritize our rights. They insult you if you propose they should in any meaningful way.
December 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The one thing you can watch for is whether they count wins for actual poor people, poc, children, gays and lesbians, or trans people, or whether they only count wins that work towards people being able to do drugs and play video games at home without having to go to work
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On behalf of the State of Maryland, congratulations to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the Baltimore American Indian Center on the historic achievement of federal acknowledgment for the Lumbee People.
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/20/g-s1-103223/lumbee-tribe-federal-recognition-137-years
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/20/g-s1-103223/lumbee-tribe-federal-recognition-137-years
North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.
www.npr.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
On behalf of the State of Maryland, congratulations to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and the Baltimore American Indian Center on the historic achievement of federal acknowledgment for the Lumbee People.
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/20/g-s1-103223/lumbee-tribe-federal-recognition-137-years
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/20/g-s1-103223/lumbee-tribe-federal-recognition-137-years
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🐶🆘DON’T KILL ROCKY B
Entered the shelter as a stray a yr ago, reclaimed by owner, who has now dumped him
Blind in 1 eye, he lived happily w/a young child he was protective of
He’s easily leashed, well behaved on walks, social, gentle & sweet
C video: sad boy needs ♥️
🙏Repost to find a #foster
Entered the shelter as a stray a yr ago, reclaimed by owner, who has now dumped him
Blind in 1 eye, he lived happily w/a young child he was protective of
He’s easily leashed, well behaved on walks, social, gentle & sweet
C video: sad boy needs ♥️
🙏Repost to find a #foster
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
🐶🆘DON’T KILL ROCKY B
Entered the shelter as a stray a yr ago, reclaimed by owner, who has now dumped him
Blind in 1 eye, he lived happily w/a young child he was protective of
He’s easily leashed, well behaved on walks, social, gentle & sweet
C video: sad boy needs ♥️
🙏Repost to find a #foster
Entered the shelter as a stray a yr ago, reclaimed by owner, who has now dumped him
Blind in 1 eye, he lived happily w/a young child he was protective of
He’s easily leashed, well behaved on walks, social, gentle & sweet
C video: sad boy needs ♥️
🙏Repost to find a #foster
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Are white people aware that Trump won twice BECAUSE A MAJORITY OF WHITE PEOPLE WHO VOTED PUT HIM IN OFFICE?????????? Why is this consistently elided???? Stop being ridiculous.
December 30, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Are white people aware that Trump won twice BECAUSE A MAJORITY OF WHITE PEOPLE WHO VOTED PUT HIM IN OFFICE?????????? Why is this consistently elided???? Stop being ridiculous.
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The J6 Pipe Bomber stated that the reason he placed the pipe bombs at the DNC & RNC because he believed that the 2020 election was stolen, & no one in Congress was taking it seriously.
Now who was the one that kept on saying that the election was stolen??
youtu.be/4xgayuaun2U?...
Now who was the one that kept on saying that the election was stolen??
youtu.be/4xgayuaun2U?...
BREAKING: Justice Department makes BOMBSHELL announcement
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The J6 Pipe Bomber stated that the reason he placed the pipe bombs at the DNC & RNC because he believed that the 2020 election was stolen, & no one in Congress was taking it seriously.
Now who was the one that kept on saying that the election was stolen??
youtu.be/4xgayuaun2U?...
Now who was the one that kept on saying that the election was stolen??
youtu.be/4xgayuaun2U?...
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Norman Rockwell’s family is shaking their heads at the Trump administration’s use of his work.
Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter Slams ICE Barbie’s MAGA Makeover of His Art
The legendary painter’s family said his work was also used without authorization.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Norman Rockwell’s family is shaking their heads at the Trump administration’s use of his work.
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If you’re even just interested in MTG’s “rehabilitation” as dumb entertainment you’ve been so seduced by social media that you are now effectively seeing the world through the same lens as the worst odds-not-stakes, horse race reporter. Avert your eyes!
December 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you’re even just interested in MTG’s “rehabilitation” as dumb entertainment you’ve been so seduced by social media that you are now effectively seeing the world through the same lens as the worst odds-not-stakes, horse race reporter. Avert your eyes!
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5 yrs ago next Tuesday, an American president who lost an election but refused to accept the loss incited a violent attempt to overthrow the election.
Instead of being treated like a pariah, that president was actually voted back into the White House, a much bigger condemnation of us than him.
Instead of being treated like a pariah, that president was actually voted back into the White House, a much bigger condemnation of us than him.
December 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
5 yrs ago next Tuesday, an American president who lost an election but refused to accept the loss incited a violent attempt to overthrow the election.
Instead of being treated like a pariah, that president was actually voted back into the White House, a much bigger condemnation of us than him.
Instead of being treated like a pariah, that president was actually voted back into the White House, a much bigger condemnation of us than him.
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This is such a scary, dangerous moment. The President of the United States is, and always has been, on Putin’s side. Which means as long as he’s in the White House, the United States is NOT on Ukraine’s side and is NOT on the side of the free world. Our European allies must understand this. Quickly.
December 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is such a scary, dangerous moment. The President of the United States is, and always has been, on Putin’s side. Which means as long as he’s in the White House, the United States is NOT on Ukraine’s side and is NOT on the side of the free world. Our European allies must understand this. Quickly.
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The worst part is the bit where the SCOTUS and Congress aided & abetted.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The worst part is the bit where the SCOTUS and Congress aided & abetted.
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As 2025 is drawing to a close, I want to express how grateful I am for Bluesky. I've met some wonderful people on here, & am enjoying burgeoning sense of community with other writers—a feeling I haven't had for a very long time. And that doesn't even get into the constant deluge of beautiful art.
December 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
As 2025 is drawing to a close, I want to express how grateful I am for Bluesky. I've met some wonderful people on here, & am enjoying burgeoning sense of community with other writers—a feeling I haven't had for a very long time. And that doesn't even get into the constant deluge of beautiful art.
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Just a reminder since some commenters appear to be confused: As it states in my profile, I am a retired US Ambassador.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
December 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Just a reminder since some commenters appear to be confused: As it states in my profile, I am a retired US Ambassador.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
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So one of the groyper generals liked to wear women’s cloths and talk about his gay glory days.
@willsommer.bsky.social
@willsommer.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
So one of the groyper generals liked to wear women’s cloths and talk about his gay glory days.
@willsommer.bsky.social
@willsommer.bsky.social
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Here's Trump giving more credence to the fear that Israel plans to remove Palestinians from Gaza and ship them to Somaliland, a self-declared country in the Horn of Africa that no UN member state recognizes – except for Israel.
Trump: "I heard that number today -- half of Gaza would leave. I've always said it. I said if they were given the opportunity to live in a better climate, they would move. We're helping the people of Gaza a lot. So is Israel, by the way."
December 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Here's Trump giving more credence to the fear that Israel plans to remove Palestinians from Gaza and ship them to Somaliland, a self-declared country in the Horn of Africa that no UN member state recognizes – except for Israel.
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Barbara Tuchman’s Law magnified a billion times by the internet.
![Tuchman's Law has been defined as a psychological principle of "perceptual readiness" or "subjective probability" and one that is a useful guide in how to align with our subjective misunderstanding of the world's dangers fueled by television and other media where random but rare acts of violence seem more prevalent than the higher rates of harm that stem, for example, from financial fraud and corporate or government decisions.[19]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:h3ki44q6c2jrhhphbwfr7yaf/bafkreieks5gendyy2gufl2tk5gocunsj44wgwwfbqlmmnukvgtnzhney34@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Barbara Tuchman’s Law magnified a billion times by the internet.
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We went to the zoo on Christmas Eve and there was no one by the elephants and so I started talking to them and they walked over to see me and it was one of the best things that’s ever happened in my life
December 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We went to the zoo on Christmas Eve and there was no one by the elephants and so I started talking to them and they walked over to see me and it was one of the best things that’s ever happened in my life
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Wrote about how disappointing it is that Jon Stewart punched down on people masking at @motherjones.com, when people should mind their own business and leave mask wearers be. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Hey Jon Stewart, jokes about wearing masks aren't funny
Critics of the Daily Show host say he's a hypocrite.
www.motherjones.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Wrote about how disappointing it is that Jon Stewart punched down on people masking at @motherjones.com, when people should mind their own business and leave mask wearers be. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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I went to Texas to write about the sudden end of one of America's most successful experiments: the six decades of welcoming India's most educated and ambitious citizens. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
Opinion | One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I went to Texas to write about the sudden end of one of America's most successful experiments: the six decades of welcoming India's most educated and ambitious citizens. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
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The ACA saved my life. ♥️ Just taking a moment to remember how it all went down thanks to Barack, Joe and the Democrats.
As millions of Americans are about to lose their healthcare thanks to Republicans, don't forget these same politicians will cont to get their primo government funded insurance.
As millions of Americans are about to lose their healthcare thanks to Republicans, don't forget these same politicians will cont to get their primo government funded insurance.
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The ACA saved my life. ♥️ Just taking a moment to remember how it all went down thanks to Barack, Joe and the Democrats.
As millions of Americans are about to lose their healthcare thanks to Republicans, don't forget these same politicians will cont to get their primo government funded insurance.
As millions of Americans are about to lose their healthcare thanks to Republicans, don't forget these same politicians will cont to get their primo government funded insurance.