Dale
@rastapackermon.bsky.social
Retired life insurance bot and current low intermediate guitar player.
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Primary them all and block anybody who comes with the “at this crucial juncture the most important thing is that we win.” if they believed that they wouldn’t do this and with friends like them nobody needs enemies
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
By a vote of 76-23, S 1071 passes the motion to proceed to the motion to concur. Won't know who voted for this until the roll call is uploaded, but safe to say it passed with the support of at least 24 members of the Democratic caucus. (Rand Paul probably voted nay and Steve Daines has been absent).
December 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Primary them all and block anybody who comes with the “at this crucial juncture the most important thing is that we win.” if they believed that they wouldn’t do this and with friends like them nobody needs enemies
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The lawless Hegseth/Trump boat murders continue: “The US military conducted strikes against three alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 8 people…”https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/politics/us-military-strikes-three-boats-pacific
December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The lawless Hegseth/Trump boat murders continue: “The US military conducted strikes against three alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 8 people…”https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/politics/us-military-strikes-three-boats-pacific
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@samanthamichaels.bsky.social has been a criminal justice reporter for over a decade. She has lived in an authoritarian country overseas.
But she has never seen a police presence like the one in ICE-occupied Memphis.
“The people supposedly eliminating crime are making the city unlivable.”
But she has never seen a police presence like the one in ICE-occupied Memphis.
“The people supposedly eliminating crime are making the city unlivable.”
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social has been a criminal justice reporter for over a decade. She has lived in an authoritarian country overseas.
But she has never seen a police presence like the one in ICE-occupied Memphis.
“The people supposedly eliminating crime are making the city unlivable.”
But she has never seen a police presence like the one in ICE-occupied Memphis.
“The people supposedly eliminating crime are making the city unlivable.”
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On U.S. soil, the worst antisemitic massacre in living memory was perpetrated by one of Vance's white nationalist fellow travelers, who was specifically incensed about the Jewish community providing aid to refugees and asylum seekers.
Folks, would you believe me if I told you JD Vance was over there railing against the immigrants as the reason for the antisemitism
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On U.S. soil, the worst antisemitic massacre in living memory was perpetrated by one of Vance's white nationalist fellow travelers, who was specifically incensed about the Jewish community providing aid to refugees and asylum seekers.
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
By a vote of 76-23, S 1071 passes the motion to proceed to the motion to concur. Won't know who voted for this until the roll call is uploaded, but safe to say it passed with the support of at least 24 members of the Democratic caucus. (Rand Paul probably voted nay and Steve Daines has been absent).
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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This is just one example, but this story is the perfect example of why mediocre white guys are against DEI and this is the “American Dream” they’re trying to preserve. This is the “western culture” they want to protect, and anti-discrimination laws and policies destroy that.
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is just one example, but this story is the perfect example of why mediocre white guys are against DEI and this is the “American Dream” they’re trying to preserve. This is the “western culture” they want to protect, and anti-discrimination laws and policies destroy that.
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For anyone who thinks resistance is futile, I would like to bring your attention to just how much less ambitious the administration’s domestic crackdown goals have become in recent months. They’re unpopular, fighting on all fronts, and on the retreat.
Today, for the first time in six months, Angelenos are living without the National Guard unlawfully deployed in their city.
Our team fought tirelessly against President Trump’s unlawful attempts to militarize American cities, and while the fight is not over, this is a step in the right direction.
Our team fought tirelessly against President Trump’s unlawful attempts to militarize American cities, and while the fight is not over, this is a step in the right direction.
December 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
For anyone who thinks resistance is futile, I would like to bring your attention to just how much less ambitious the administration’s domestic crackdown goals have become in recent months. They’re unpopular, fighting on all fronts, and on the retreat.
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Measles cases reported in 2025: 1,912
Nuzzi book sales: 1,165
Nuzzi book sales: 1,165
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Measles cases reported in 2025: 1,912
Nuzzi book sales: 1,165
Nuzzi book sales: 1,165
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Three DHS agents manhandled this tiny 75-year-old woman who was peacefully protesting in front of ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The corporate media is refusing to cover the story. Click to watch the video, and please share.
The Hero We Need Now
How a tiny 75-year-old woman stood up to Kristi Noem’s goons.
www.borowitzreport.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Three DHS agents manhandled this tiny 75-year-old woman who was peacefully protesting in front of ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The corporate media is refusing to cover the story. Click to watch the video, and please share.
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Because it’s a smash and grab.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state program...
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Because it’s a smash and grab.
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Munson: In Oklahoma, Republicans have been in charge of state government for two decades, and nothing has improved. In fact, everything has gotten worse. On every good list, we’re at the bottom, and on every bad list, we’re at the very top.
December 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Munson: In Oklahoma, Republicans have been in charge of state government for two decades, and nothing has improved. In fact, everything has gotten worse. On every good list, we’re at the bottom, and on every bad list, we’re at the very top.
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We just murdered eight more people in boats.
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
We just murdered eight more people in boats.
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So now we have a big hole in the ground.🙄
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
So now we have a big hole in the ground.🙄
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It's going to take a long time for Wisconsin to recover from the Republican gerrymandering of Wisconsin.
Guess who voted to short the voters out of their constitutional power of the vote?
Yep, Tom Tiffany 🤫
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/proposa...
#Wisconsin #wipolitics #wisdems #wisgop #WIGov
Guess who voted to short the voters out of their constitutional power of the vote?
Yep, Tom Tiffany 🤫
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/proposa...
#Wisconsin #wipolitics #wisdems #wisgop #WIGov
December 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It's going to take a long time for Wisconsin to recover from the Republican gerrymandering of Wisconsin.
Guess who voted to short the voters out of their constitutional power of the vote?
Yep, Tom Tiffany 🤫
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/proposa...
#Wisconsin #wipolitics #wisdems #wisgop #WIGov
Guess who voted to short the voters out of their constitutional power of the vote?
Yep, Tom Tiffany 🤫
docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/proposa...
#Wisconsin #wipolitics #wisdems #wisgop #WIGov
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The US is down at least $30 billion in tourism for 2025. International boycotts and a loss in appeal to visit due to Donald Trump has resulted in millions of trips canceled.
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The US is down at least $30 billion in tourism for 2025. International boycotts and a loss in appeal to visit due to Donald Trump has resulted in millions of trips canceled.
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The federal government is considering changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving threatened and endangered wildlife, and the public comment period is now open. Learn more at www.oregonzoo.org/news/defend-endangered-species-act
December 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The federal government is considering changes to the Endangered Species Act that would severely weaken our most powerful tool for saving threatened and endangered wildlife, and the public comment period is now open. Learn more at www.oregonzoo.org/news/defend-endangered-species-act
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This regime hands out tax breaks to billionaires and major corporations while forcing costs to skyrocket for working Americans.
The rich get richer while the rest of America struggles to get by.
That is the reality of Trump's economy.
The rich get richer while the rest of America struggles to get by.
That is the reality of Trump's economy.
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This regime hands out tax breaks to billionaires and major corporations while forcing costs to skyrocket for working Americans.
The rich get richer while the rest of America struggles to get by.
That is the reality of Trump's economy.
The rich get richer while the rest of America struggles to get by.
That is the reality of Trump's economy.
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This is what leadership looks like. Rep. @ramirez.house.gov announced she's launching impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for ICE abuses and other Constitutional violations under her and Trump's watch. Bravo, Congresswoman!
December 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is what leadership looks like. Rep. @ramirez.house.gov announced she's launching impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for ICE abuses and other Constitutional violations under her and Trump's watch. Bravo, Congresswoman!
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Just don't buy 'em at Target or Walmart, or from Amazon.
Make your holidays a little brighter, buy Union-Made!
December 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Just don't buy 'em at Target or Walmart, or from Amazon.
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Keep your cameras up, folks. Document, document, document.
The Constitution guarantees your right to follow, record, protest, and notify others about the agents and what you see. These are core First Amendment rights, and DHS has clearly ordered its agents to threaten and violate those rights. cato.org/blog/dhs-pol...
December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Keep your cameras up, folks. Document, document, document.
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A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
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You know who fascist fear the most? Teachers, because we teach critical thinking skills, we promote the common good & fascist don’t believe in the common good. I’m a teacher & I’m about to get real loud. I will not stay silent while fascists try to steal the future from our kids
October 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
You know who fascist fear the most? Teachers, because we teach critical thinking skills, we promote the common good & fascist don’t believe in the common good. I’m a teacher & I’m about to get real loud. I will not stay silent while fascists try to steal the future from our kids
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IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
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This ballroom not only marks the destruction of a historic landmark — it's also creating a monument to corruption in our country, as massive corporations & the ultra-wealthy have donated millions to build the ballroom & buy Trump's favor.
We need to put a stop to this entire corrupt enterprise.
We need to put a stop to this entire corrupt enterprise.
National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction
The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This ballroom not only marks the destruction of a historic landmark — it's also creating a monument to corruption in our country, as massive corporations & the ultra-wealthy have donated millions to build the ballroom & buy Trump's favor.
We need to put a stop to this entire corrupt enterprise.
We need to put a stop to this entire corrupt enterprise.
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Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.