Running With Spoons
@runswithspoons.bsky.social
Maybe we deserve this
"AI Skills" == how to manage a precocious 20-year-old who lacks common sense and makes stuff up when unsure
"AI Skills" == how to manage a precocious 20-year-old who lacks common sense and makes stuff up when unsure
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ADP private payrolls “added 614k jobs in 2025 ... other than the dramatic decline in 2020, that is the weakest year we've seen going back to 2011.”
- Schwab
- Schwab
January 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
ADP private payrolls “added 614k jobs in 2025 ... other than the dramatic decline in 2020, that is the weakest year we've seen going back to 2011.”
- Schwab
- Schwab
When the president does it, that means it is not Communism.
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 AM
When the president does it, that means it is not Communism.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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one takeaway from the grok noncon porn thing is that much of the media just isn't interested in an issue they can't pretend has two sides or that doesn't give them an opportunity to shit on the left. Also it would be uncomfortable to justify remaining on twitter after acknowledging it
January 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
one takeaway from the grok noncon porn thing is that much of the media just isn't interested in an issue they can't pretend has two sides or that doesn't give them an opportunity to shit on the left. Also it would be uncomfortable to justify remaining on twitter after acknowledging it
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa,who died this morning, was one of 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election.
It was defining moment of his political career—one that must not be forgotten on the anniversary of January 6.
It was defining moment of his political career—one that must not be forgotten on the anniversary of January 6.
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Rep. Doug LaMalfa,who died this morning, was one of 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election.
It was defining moment of his political career—one that must not be forgotten on the anniversary of January 6.
It was defining moment of his political career—one that must not be forgotten on the anniversary of January 6.
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Department of Interior says if you put a sticker over Trump's face on your national park entrance pass, the pass will be invalidated.
Meanwhile Trump's decision to put his face on the passes is being challenged in court
Meanwhile Trump's decision to put his face on the passes is being challenged in court
DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes
Park passes with protest stickers are facing new scrutiny.
www.sfgate.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Department of Interior says if you put a sticker over Trump's face on your national park entrance pass, the pass will be invalidated.
Meanwhile Trump's decision to put his face on the passes is being challenged in court
Meanwhile Trump's decision to put his face on the passes is being challenged in court
I donated to The Pulaski Institution and you should too.
They're one of a handful of groups doing the hard work to understand the moment we're in and to chart a course to something better.
They're one of a handful of groups doing the hard work to understand the moment we're in and to chart a course to something better.
2026 is the year we level up The Pulaski Institution in our mission to promote democracy in the heartlands.
I’m so proud of what we’ve done so far on an almost non-existent budget, and I know we have a unique vision that is more relevant than ever.
Won’t you join us?
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
I’m so proud of what we’ve done so far on an almost non-existent budget, and I know we have a unique vision that is more relevant than ever.
Won’t you join us?
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I donated to The Pulaski Institution and you should too.
They're one of a handful of groups doing the hard work to understand the moment we're in and to chart a course to something better.
They're one of a handful of groups doing the hard work to understand the moment we're in and to chart a course to something better.
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If this happened to a conservative organizer, Republicans would make her a hero, a household name and a congressional candidate.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
January 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If this happened to a conservative organizer, Republicans would make her a hero, a household name and a congressional candidate.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
Elected Democrats just pretend it isn't happening.
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1. The military raid on Venezuela and ouster of Maduro will create a financial windfall for a Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
Follow this thread for details.
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popular.info/p/venezuela-...
Follow this thread for details.
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popular.info/p/venezuela-...
Venezuela raid enriches MAGA billionaire
The ouster of Maduro is a financial windfall for a prominent Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
popular.info
January 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
1. The military raid on Venezuela and ouster of Maduro will create a financial windfall for a Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
Follow this thread for details.
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popular.info/p/venezuela-...
Follow this thread for details.
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popular.info/p/venezuela-...
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top risks 2026 is officially out
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
Eurasia Group | The Top Risks of 2026
www.eurasiagroup.net
January 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
top risks 2026 is officially out
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
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1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Denmark's PM urges Trump to 'stop the threats' of annexing Greenland
The prime minister of Denmark called on Trump to “stop the threats” of the U.S. annexing Greenland after renewed comments garnered international attention.
abcnews.go.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
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Americans are sick and tired of endless war, regime change, and failed attempts to “run” foreign nations.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Americans are sick and tired of endless war, regime change, and failed attempts to “run” foreign nations.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
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This is the exercise of the Article II protective power to defend federal officers exercising an arrest warrant.
January 4, 2026 at 8:50 AM
This is the exercise of the Article II protective power to defend federal officers exercising an arrest warrant.
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this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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My latest with @ichotiner.bsky.social.
January 4, 2026 at 1:14 AM
My latest with @ichotiner.bsky.social.
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The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy has arrived in Venezuela
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy has arrived in Venezuela
Trump is no longer bending the rules – he is demolishing them, with consequences far beyond Caracas
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy has arrived in Venezuela
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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That Trump pardoned another Latin American leader a few weeks ago on the very charges Maduro is being indicted now shows that this is not 4 dimensional chess.
January 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
That Trump pardoned another Latin American leader a few weeks ago on the very charges Maduro is being indicted now shows that this is not 4 dimensional chess.
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News: Gang of Eight in Congress were only notified about Trump's Venezuela operation after it began, source familiar tells me. That means the heads of the Intelligence Committees in Senate and House were *not* consulted. Just crazy.
January 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
News: Gang of Eight in Congress were only notified about Trump's Venezuela operation after it began, source familiar tells me. That means the heads of the Intelligence Committees in Senate and House were *not* consulted. Just crazy.
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Here's the newly released superseding indictment against Maduro and his wife:
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
January 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Here's the newly released superseding indictment against Maduro and his wife:
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
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People's Puppet Show says "Hands off Venezuela" at Grant Park, 2-4pm www.instagram.com/thepeoplespu...
www.instagram.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
People's Puppet Show says "Hands off Venezuela" at Grant Park, 2-4pm www.instagram.com/thepeoplespu...
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Senator Jon Ossoff: 470-786-7800
Senator Raphael Warnock: (770) 694-7828
Representative Nikema Williams: (404) 659-0116
Or find the contact info for a different congressperson 👇
Senator Raphael Warnock: (770) 694-7828
Representative Nikema Williams: (404) 659-0116
Or find the contact info for a different congressperson 👇
January 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Senator Jon Ossoff: 470-786-7800
Senator Raphael Warnock: (770) 694-7828
Representative Nikema Williams: (404) 659-0116
Or find the contact info for a different congressperson 👇
Senator Raphael Warnock: (770) 694-7828
Representative Nikema Williams: (404) 659-0116
Or find the contact info for a different congressperson 👇
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Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
Script.
Script.
![A Canva-mocked up call script re: calling electeds Trump Administration's actions in Venezuela
YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m calling from [ZIP CODE].
YOU: I’m calling [MOC] to demand they condemn the U.S.’s actions in Venezuela tonight. The Trump administration has carried out an illegal attack and capture of Maduro that is a clear violation of international sovereignty and will impact relationships will alienate international allies, and [ELECTED] must speak out about this.
YOU: I am also calling on [MOC] to:
1. Speak plainly about this to their constituents. They can acknowledge the Maduro regime’s abuses AND recognize this as an unlawful extraterritorial detention,
2. Demand a legal written justification from the Administration,
3. Hold IMMEDIATE House/Senate Foreign Affairs hearings on the the decision-making, legality, and diplomatic risks of the Maduro operation,
4. Demand an immediate classified briefing for the Gang of Eight.
YOU: What happened tonight will have ramifications across the world in the days, weeks and months to come, and we need answers and action taken.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - DEMAND A RESPONSE]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreiekz6akttflsgwcc74eyuq6m6e2lrbgxzouhdmvi5lds4qm6x4fou@jpeg)
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
Script.
Script.
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Aside from the license this gives China to just take Taiwan, I wonder how they feel about Trump dusting off the Noriega precedent (done in part to ensure access to the canal) while Trump is yapping about China having too much influence in the canal.
January 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Aside from the license this gives China to just take Taiwan, I wonder how they feel about Trump dusting off the Noriega precedent (done in part to ensure access to the canal) while Trump is yapping about China having too much influence in the canal.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:53 PM