Shablo Pleye
@shablopligh.bsky.social
Interested in life, justice and sustainable society for humanity. Permaculture, ecology, regenerative agriculture. Mostly plants. Non-violent except self-defense. Human rights > upper class/corps.
Posting news, info + insults to fascism.
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Posting news, info + insults to fascism.
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Shablo Pleye
@shablopligh.bsky.social
· Dec 9
Video: Thousands of crows flying around with a brilliant hot pink n orange sunset backdrop
#Sunset #Birds #Crows #MurderOfCrows
#Sunset #Birds #Crows #MurderOfCrows
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Yet again Trump’s authoritarianism backfires: “Rocket boosters under Talarico’s campaign… 5 million views… $2.5 million in donations…”
February 18, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Yet again Trump’s authoritarianism backfires: “Rocket boosters under Talarico’s campaign… 5 million views… $2.5 million in donations…”
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Censoring Colbert over a harmless interview with a Dem was an incredible own-goal by Trump's goons because millions more people watched it, it significantly raised Talarico's profile, and made it even harder for anyone to trust CBS, Paramount, and the FCC going forward.
February 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Censoring Colbert over a harmless interview with a Dem was an incredible own-goal by Trump's goons because millions more people watched it, it significantly raised Talarico's profile, and made it even harder for anyone to trust CBS, Paramount, and the FCC going forward.
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FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: James Talarico’s campaign racked up $2.5 million in donations in the 24 hours after CBS killed his interview on “The Late Show.”
What the haul tells us about the current moment in U.S. politics, in this morning’s Playbook newsletter👇
politico.com/playbook
What the haul tells us about the current moment in U.S. politics, in this morning’s Playbook newsletter👇
politico.com/playbook
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: James Talarico’s campaign racked up $2.5 million in donations in the 24 hours after CBS killed his interview on “The Late Show.”
What the haul tells us about the current moment in U.S. politics, in this morning’s Playbook newsletter👇
politico.com/playbook
What the haul tells us about the current moment in U.S. politics, in this morning’s Playbook newsletter👇
politico.com/playbook
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Whelp.... there goes her job. FCC commissioner calling out CBS.
February 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Whelp.... there goes her job. FCC commissioner calling out CBS.
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Money And Power Converge As CBS Becomes Trump State Media
www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...
www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...
Stephen Colbert’s CBS Reveal Should Send A Chill Down Your Spine
The capitulation of CBS has been the most blatant example of the Trump administration attempting to suppress anyone who disagrees with it.
www.huffpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Money And Power Converge As CBS Becomes Trump State Media
www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...
www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...
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Odd response from Google Gemini when asked to find recent articles or opinion pieces about CBS News. It keeps responding: "I can't help with CBS yet, but I'm still learning.”
Finally, I asked it to explain what the heck that means and it tells me the cause is "a bit of an automated 'brain fart.’"
Finally, I asked it to explain what the heck that means and it tells me the cause is "a bit of an automated 'brain fart.’"
February 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Odd response from Google Gemini when asked to find recent articles or opinion pieces about CBS News. It keeps responding: "I can't help with CBS yet, but I'm still learning.”
Finally, I asked it to explain what the heck that means and it tells me the cause is "a bit of an automated 'brain fart.’"
Finally, I asked it to explain what the heck that means and it tells me the cause is "a bit of an automated 'brain fart.’"
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Colbert: "They know damn well that every word of my script last night was approved by CBS lawyers who, for the record, approved every script that goes on the air."
Stephen Colbert blasted CBS's denial that it blocked the broadcast of his interview with James Talarico,
"I don't even know what to do with this crap." He then pulled a plastic doggy bag from behind his desk, picked up CBS's statement, tied a knot and mimed tossing it before cutting to commercial.
"I don't even know what to do with this crap." He then pulled a plastic doggy bag from behind his desk, picked up CBS's statement, tied a knot and mimed tossing it before cutting to commercial.
February 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Colbert: "They know damn well that every word of my script last night was approved by CBS lawyers who, for the record, approved every script that goes on the air."
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We have the power to do more than just complain about CBS/Paramount. We can use our power by boycotting all companies like CBS that support Trump's fascist agenda! We did that with Disney/ABC and we got Jimmy Kimmel back on the air.
February 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
We have the power to do more than just complain about CBS/Paramount. We can use our power by boycotting all companies like CBS that support Trump's fascist agenda! We did that with Disney/ABC and we got Jimmy Kimmel back on the air.
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Re: Stephen Colbert and this week's "Late Show" fiasco: Many critics are calling out CBS for flinching rather than forcefully standing up to politically motivated intimidation. Here's my latest write for CNN >>>
How an FCC ‘equal time’ letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert | CNN Business
A recent FCC inquiry to ABC about a possible “equal time” rule violation at “The View” raised concerns at CBS that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” could be targeted next, according to people fami...
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Re: Stephen Colbert and this week's "Late Show" fiasco: Many critics are calling out CBS for flinching rather than forcefully standing up to politically motivated intimidation. Here's my latest write for CNN >>>
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this piece makes some important points including:
1) The FCC hasn't actually changed the late night equal time rules
2) Enforcement of a violation would be very limited usually requiring equal time for the other candidate(s)
Given all that, why did CBS censor Colbert? To keep Trump happy.
1) The FCC hasn't actually changed the late night equal time rules
2) Enforcement of a violation would be very limited usually requiring equal time for the other candidate(s)
Given all that, why did CBS censor Colbert? To keep Trump happy.
Re: Stephen Colbert and this week's "Late Show" fiasco: Many critics are calling out CBS for flinching rather than forcefully standing up to politically motivated intimidation. Here's my latest write for CNN >>>
How an FCC ‘equal time’ letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert | CNN Business
A recent FCC inquiry to ABC about a possible “equal time” rule violation at “The View” raised concerns at CBS that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” could be targeted next, according to people fami...
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
this piece makes some important points including:
1) The FCC hasn't actually changed the late night equal time rules
2) Enforcement of a violation would be very limited usually requiring equal time for the other candidate(s)
Given all that, why did CBS censor Colbert? To keep Trump happy.
1) The FCC hasn't actually changed the late night equal time rules
2) Enforcement of a violation would be very limited usually requiring equal time for the other candidate(s)
Given all that, why did CBS censor Colbert? To keep Trump happy.
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Wake up, Democrats. Trump is about to effectively control TikTok, Twitter, CBS, Comedy Central and most likely CNN, HBO and two major movie studios. Where is our leadership to warn these media companies about consequences once we regain the WH?
open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
Laugh at Trump, Lose Your License
The president is about to control CBS, CNN, HBO and TikTok
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Wake up, Democrats. Trump is about to effectively control TikTok, Twitter, CBS, Comedy Central and most likely CNN, HBO and two major movie studios. Where is our leadership to warn these media companies about consequences once we regain the WH?
open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
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And before anyone says “only criminals should worry,” remember:
• Requests include metadata, who you talk to, when, how often
• “Emergency” requests can happen without a judge first
• Broad investigations sweep up innocent people
• Once data is collected, it rarely disappears
• Requests include metadata, who you talk to, when, how often
• “Emergency” requests can happen without a judge first
• Broad investigations sweep up innocent people
• Once data is collected, it rarely disappears
February 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
And before anyone says “only criminals should worry,” remember:
• Requests include metadata, who you talk to, when, how often
• “Emergency” requests can happen without a judge first
• Broad investigations sweep up innocent people
• Once data is collected, it rarely disappears
• Requests include metadata, who you talk to, when, how often
• “Emergency” requests can happen without a judge first
• Broad investigations sweep up innocent people
• Once data is collected, it rarely disappears
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You’re on social media, so this should concern you.
The U.S. government has been asking platforms like Meta for user data.
You don’t have to be paranoid to see the problem. You just have to be paying attention. If you’re online, this includes you.
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The U.S. government has been asking platforms like Meta for user data.
You don’t have to be paranoid to see the problem. You just have to be paying attention. If you’re online, this includes you.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
You’re on social media, so this should concern you.
The U.S. government has been asking platforms like Meta for user data.
You don’t have to be paranoid to see the problem. You just have to be paying attention. If you’re online, this includes you.
1/2
The U.S. government has been asking platforms like Meta for user data.
You don’t have to be paranoid to see the problem. You just have to be paying attention. If you’re online, this includes you.
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I want to thank the neighbors and observers who helped extinguish the fire. I have reached out to the Minneapolis Fire Department and the Office of Community staff to work with the community to rectify any concerns.
We’re still asking for justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Jason Chavez 2/
We’re still asking for justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Jason Chavez 2/
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
I want to thank the neighbors and observers who helped extinguish the fire. I have reached out to the Minneapolis Fire Department and the Office of Community staff to work with the community to rectify any concerns.
We’re still asking for justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Jason Chavez 2/
We’re still asking for justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Jason Chavez 2/
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Last night, there was attempted arson at Renee Good’s memorial at 33rd and Portland with gasoline being poured on the fence, near the front yard of the house, and throughout the memorial. This is despicable. 1/
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Last night, there was attempted arson at Renee Good’s memorial at 33rd and Portland with gasoline being poured on the fence, near the front yard of the house, and throughout the memorial. This is despicable. 1/
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California is preparing a lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to US childhood vaccine recommendations made by the Trump administration, the state's AG General Rob Bonta said in an interview on February 17 reut.rs/3Oe6T2J
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
California is preparing a lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to US childhood vaccine recommendations made by the Trump administration, the state's AG General Rob Bonta said in an interview on February 17 reut.rs/3Oe6T2J
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Allowing publishers to opt out of AI Overviews without affecting search is a "huge engineering project", a Google boss told publishers
Sulina Connal also set out how the tech giant is responding to publisher feedback and said it is planning to do more AI deals
pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/go...
Sulina Connal also set out how the tech giant is responding to publisher feedback and said it is planning to do more AI deals
pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/go...
Google promises 'more focused deals' with news publishers as FT joins AI pilot
Google is adding search features in direct response to feedback from publishers and plans to do "more focused deals" around AI.
pressgazette.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Allowing publishers to opt out of AI Overviews without affecting search is a "huge engineering project", a Google boss told publishers
Sulina Connal also set out how the tech giant is responding to publisher feedback and said it is planning to do more AI deals
pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/go...
Sulina Connal also set out how the tech giant is responding to publisher feedback and said it is planning to do more AI deals
pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/go...
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Not necessa this case, but they like their friends giving them attaboy/girls/theys on X, they think the Nazis are the ones that matter, and they act like the paying or previously paying or potentially paying customer don’t matter unless they’ve 6-figures to spend, and that is a one way track to bad
February 18, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Not necessa this case, but they like their friends giving them attaboy/girls/theys on X, they think the Nazis are the ones that matter, and they act like the paying or previously paying or potentially paying customer don’t matter unless they’ve 6-figures to spend, and that is a one way track to bad
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Respectfully:
1) The piece claims jobs are holding up when they're not: bsky.app/profile/mcop...
2) It suggests we had a soft landing in 2023-4 when everyone denied that then: bsky.app/profile/mcop.... You & I even debated this in Dec 2024, & you suggested I was absurd for suggesting we'd landed:
1) The piece claims jobs are holding up when they're not: bsky.app/profile/mcop...
2) It suggests we had a soft landing in 2023-4 when everyone denied that then: bsky.app/profile/mcop.... You & I even debated this in Dec 2024, & you suggested I was absurd for suggesting we'd landed:
This got me curious, so data: The Fed's had a formal 2% target since 2012. The current 3-month moving average of deviation from 2% is 0.285.
The mean absolute value of the 2012-24 deviation is 1.19.
There have only been 24 of 155 (15.5%) months where we've ever been <closer> to target than now.
The mean absolute value of the 2012-24 deviation is 1.19.
There have only been 24 of 155 (15.5%) months where we've ever been <closer> to target than now.
February 18, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Respectfully:
1) The piece claims jobs are holding up when they're not: bsky.app/profile/mcop...
2) It suggests we had a soft landing in 2023-4 when everyone denied that then: bsky.app/profile/mcop.... You & I even debated this in Dec 2024, & you suggested I was absurd for suggesting we'd landed:
1) The piece claims jobs are holding up when they're not: bsky.app/profile/mcop...
2) It suggests we had a soft landing in 2023-4 when everyone denied that then: bsky.app/profile/mcop.... You & I even debated this in Dec 2024, & you suggested I was absurd for suggesting we'd landed:
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YES. I've been begging for this. They are running illegal detention facilities in office buildings. Municipalities shut down businesses all the time for health code or zoning violations far less severe than ICE's. Pressure your cities!
New in @dmagazine.bsky.social
"In June 2025, DHS waived the original 12-hour limit on holding people at field offices, increasing it to 72 hours...between July and October 15, at least 336 people were held at the Dallas ICE field office for more than 72 hours."
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
"In June 2025, DHS waived the original 12-hour limit on holding people at field offices, increasing it to 72 hours...between July and October 15, at least 336 people were held at the Dallas ICE field office for more than 72 hours."
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
Activists Want the City to Enforce Code Against the Dallas ICE Field Office. Can It Be Done?
Cities across the state and nation are finding ways to hold ICE accountable. Will Dallas?
www.dmagazine.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
YES. I've been begging for this. They are running illegal detention facilities in office buildings. Municipalities shut down businesses all the time for health code or zoning violations far less severe than ICE's. Pressure your cities!
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MSNBC: Would you be willing to say yes to ICE needing to have judicial warrants before they can enter a home?
GOP REP. DON BACON: I do support warrants. What's in the Constitution has to be done for everybody if you ask me. I'm not a lawyer.
GOP REP. DON BACON: I do support warrants. What's in the Constitution has to be done for everybody if you ask me. I'm not a lawyer.
February 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM
MSNBC: Would you be willing to say yes to ICE needing to have judicial warrants before they can enter a home?
GOP REP. DON BACON: I do support warrants. What's in the Constitution has to be done for everybody if you ask me. I'm not a lawyer.
GOP REP. DON BACON: I do support warrants. What's in the Constitution has to be done for everybody if you ask me. I'm not a lawyer.
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Core story here is Anthropic was hired to do work managing classified information but now have been told if they won't do mass surveillance, they will be designated a "supply chain risk", meaning NO company doing defense work can use them- which is a death sentence given how many key companies do.
February 18, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Core story here is Anthropic was hired to do work managing classified information but now have been told if they won't do mass surveillance, they will be designated a "supply chain risk", meaning NO company doing defense work can use them- which is a death sentence given how many key companies do.
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DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
I have an update on Juan Nicolás, the 2-month-old baby detained at Dilley, and his mother.
February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
DHS is holding a 2-month-old BABY at a detention facility in Texas.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.
Last night, Juan Nicolás was rushed to the hospital after choking on his own vomit & being unable to breathe.
This demands accountability — not a blank check for more cruelty.