shadowwordpain
@shadowwordpain.bsky.social
[this liminal space under perpetual construction] I know you desperately wish I were a bot or a chaos agent, sorry for criticizing the conservative "liberalism" that gave us Spineless Schumer
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I can't speak for what was said at the protests, but seeing people react to an anodyne statement like "sacred spaces should not be used to promote activities in violation of international law" as if it were a vicious slur is clarifying.
Zohran Mamdani chastised a Manhattan synagogue that hosted an event promoting migration to Israel and settlements in occupied territories. His stance further tested his strained relationship with pro-Israel Jews in New York.
Mamdani Response to Protest Inflames Tensions with Jewish Leaders
The mayor-elect chastised a synagogue that hosted an event promoting migration to Israel and settlements in occupied territories. His stance further tested his strained relationship with pro-Israel Jews.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I can't speak for what was said at the protests, but seeing people react to an anodyne statement like "sacred spaces should not be used to promote activities in violation of international law" as if it were a vicious slur is clarifying.
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Even as the cases against James Comey and Letitia James are dismissed in a stunning display of prosecutorial ineptitude
The Pentagon opens a case against Senator Mark Kelly-for reminding our troops of their duty to follow the Constitution
The dystopian fascism of Trump’s DOJ on full display
The Pentagon opens a case against Senator Mark Kelly-for reminding our troops of their duty to follow the Constitution
The dystopian fascism of Trump’s DOJ on full display
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Even as the cases against James Comey and Letitia James are dismissed in a stunning display of prosecutorial ineptitude
The Pentagon opens a case against Senator Mark Kelly-for reminding our troops of their duty to follow the Constitution
The dystopian fascism of Trump’s DOJ on full display
The Pentagon opens a case against Senator Mark Kelly-for reminding our troops of their duty to follow the Constitution
The dystopian fascism of Trump’s DOJ on full display
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AP Julie Pace on #FreePress
“be clear
about 🎤role of the press
in a #democracy &
what exactly is at stake.
When we talk about
•press freedom,
we are really talking about •your freedom.
Reporters ask questions, photographers take pictures; video journalists record history
on your behalf
1/2
“be clear
about 🎤role of the press
in a #democracy &
what exactly is at stake.
When we talk about
•press freedom,
we are really talking about •your freedom.
Reporters ask questions, photographers take pictures; video journalists record history
on your behalf
1/2
No president should have the power to silence journalists or control who gets to question them.
Good for the AP for refusing to back down. Others should follow their example.
Good for the AP for refusing to back down. Others should follow their example.
OpEd: Executive Editor Julie Pace on why AP is standing for your right to speak freely
The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
AP Julie Pace on #FreePress
“be clear
about 🎤role of the press
in a #democracy &
what exactly is at stake.
When we talk about
•press freedom,
we are really talking about •your freedom.
Reporters ask questions, photographers take pictures; video journalists record history
on your behalf
1/2
“be clear
about 🎤role of the press
in a #democracy &
what exactly is at stake.
When we talk about
•press freedom,
we are really talking about •your freedom.
Reporters ask questions, photographers take pictures; video journalists record history
on your behalf
1/2
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Trying to remember ancient Social Studies classes: Isn't there a name for an economic system that entails public ownership of the means of production?
Trying to remember last week's news: Didn't all the House Republicans and 86 Democrats vote for a resolution condemning the horrors of that system?
Trying to remember last week's news: Didn't all the House Republicans and 86 Democrats vote for a resolution condemning the horrors of that system?
“.. The unusual government intervention .. is fueling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favoritism, corruption and market distortions, along with the possible loss of taxpayer funds should the investments fail.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Trying to remember ancient Social Studies classes: Isn't there a name for an economic system that entails public ownership of the means of production?
Trying to remember last week's news: Didn't all the House Republicans and 86 Democrats vote for a resolution condemning the horrors of that system?
Trying to remember last week's news: Didn't all the House Republicans and 86 Democrats vote for a resolution condemning the horrors of that system?
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DOGE employees are not immune from prosecution and that includes Musk.
That is all.
That is all.
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
DOGE employees are not immune from prosecution and that includes Musk.
That is all.
That is all.
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I'll say it again, like a child hiding their report cards.
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I'll say it again, like a child hiding their report cards.
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@homelandcbp.bsky.social is using license plate readers to monitor Americans. This is at best a profound invasion of privacy and at worst a deep violation of the Fourth Amendment. I'm demanding answers.
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
@homelandcbp.bsky.social is using license plate readers to monitor Americans. This is at best a profound invasion of privacy and at worst a deep violation of the Fourth Amendment. I'm demanding answers.
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What Pam Bondi and Lindsey Halligan did was not incompetence--It was intentional misconduct. They both must be disbarred. My new article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/what-pam-b...
What Pam Bondi and Lindsey Halligan did was not incompetence--It was intentional misconduct. They both must be disbarred.
Only way to deter other lawyers.
deanobeidallah.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What Pam Bondi and Lindsey Halligan did was not incompetence--It was intentional misconduct. They both must be disbarred. My new article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/what-pam-b...
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District court judges are engaged in a bipartisan project of [forgive me] actually calling balls and strikes. Republican circuit judges are largely going full-tilt partisan.
Stats as of last month:
courtaccountability.substack.com/p/where-law-...
Stats as of last month:
courtaccountability.substack.com/p/where-law-...
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
District court judges are engaged in a bipartisan project of [forgive me] actually calling balls and strikes. Republican circuit judges are largely going full-tilt partisan.
Stats as of last month:
courtaccountability.substack.com/p/where-law-...
Stats as of last month:
courtaccountability.substack.com/p/where-law-...
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When you draw a platoon leader like Hegseth, it’s your worst nightmare. You just ride it out until he’s gone and gets replaced by someone who isn’t a complete jackass. Only a fool like Trump would put one of them in charge of the entire defense department.
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
When you draw a platoon leader like Hegseth, it’s your worst nightmare. You just ride it out until he’s gone and gets replaced by someone who isn’t a complete jackass. Only a fool like Trump would put one of them in charge of the entire defense department.
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Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.
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A lot of the people lamenting Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure from Congress—and celebrating her as some kind of principled maverick—are going to end up eating their words when she reemerges in 2028 to help lead a pro-groper, pro-Fuentes “America First” faction of the GOP.
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A lot of the people lamenting Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure from Congress—and celebrating her as some kind of principled maverick—are going to end up eating their words when she reemerges in 2028 to help lead a pro-groper, pro-Fuentes “America First” faction of the GOP.
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Gmail privacy has always been a misnomer.
This is a crisis.
This is a crisis.
FBI Caught Spying on Signal Group Chat of Immigration Activists
Keep a close eye on who’s joining your group chats.
newrepublic.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Gmail privacy has always been a misnomer.
This is a crisis.
This is a crisis.
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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So don’t express your disgust with the illegal behavior of ICE and the Trump Brownshirt thugs or you’ll be arrested for conspiracy to kill
MAGAts show up anywhere they want with guns; Capitol police were killed, and Jan 6 rioters were pardoned by this Administration. Clearly we have two tiers of J
MAGAts show up anywhere they want with guns; Capitol police were killed, and Jan 6 rioters were pardoned by this Administration. Clearly we have two tiers of J
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
So don’t express your disgust with the illegal behavior of ICE and the Trump Brownshirt thugs or you’ll be arrested for conspiracy to kill
MAGAts show up anywhere they want with guns; Capitol police were killed, and Jan 6 rioters were pardoned by this Administration. Clearly we have two tiers of J
MAGAts show up anywhere they want with guns; Capitol police were killed, and Jan 6 rioters were pardoned by this Administration. Clearly we have two tiers of J
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I’d like an investigation into the background of the “off duty” cop . . .
November 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’d like an investigation into the background of the “off duty” cop . . .
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This is the type of shit that makes people hate cops. They lie constantly and then their spokesmen amplify their lies.
November 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is the type of shit that makes people hate cops. They lie constantly and then their spokesmen amplify their lies.
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Now two brothers can’t have a conversation. We really are turning into Nazi Germany. Neighbors reporting neighbor’s conversations! Like this “off-duty” police officer thought this assistant principal was a threat. But we’re supposed to believe Trump’s pussy-grabbing was just locker room talk. Sure.
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Now two brothers can’t have a conversation. We really are turning into Nazi Germany. Neighbors reporting neighbor’s conversations! Like this “off-duty” police officer thought this assistant principal was a threat. But we’re supposed to believe Trump’s pussy-grabbing was just locker room talk. Sure.
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This. It should never have been passed in the first place, calling it Homeland Security should have been a giant red swastika flag that waved us away but we're ruled by quislings.
November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This. It should never have been passed in the first place, calling it Homeland Security should have been a giant red swastika flag that waved us away but we're ruled by quislings.
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The entire "Patriot Act" needs to be abolished. Bush created it and every president since has strengthened it and made it more Orwellian. At its core, the entire act is anti Democratic and pro autocratic.
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The entire "Patriot Act" needs to be abolished. Bush created it and every president since has strengthened it and made it more Orwellian. At its core, the entire act is anti Democratic and pro autocratic.
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Ice does not protect anyone. They are legitimized criminals. They are out there ramming cars, zip-tying kids, shooting citizens, sneak attacks on peaceful protesters,breaking down doors, etc. No repercussions.
A cop overhears a conversation and makes two arrests. I bet he is Maga.
A cop overhears a conversation and makes two arrests. I bet he is Maga.
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Ice does not protect anyone. They are legitimized criminals. They are out there ramming cars, zip-tying kids, shooting citizens, sneak attacks on peaceful protesters,breaking down doors, etc. No repercussions.
A cop overhears a conversation and makes two arrests. I bet he is Maga.
A cop overhears a conversation and makes two arrests. I bet he is Maga.
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So can’t help a woman in an abusive relationship threatened with death because no crime has been committed, but can arrest people talking about vigilante justice against Ice agents acting in bad faith with no confirming evidence.
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM
So can’t help a woman in an abusive relationship threatened with death because no crime has been committed, but can arrest people talking about vigilante justice against Ice agents acting in bad faith with no confirming evidence.
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"According to a criminal complaint filed in Virginia Beach General District Court, an off-duty Norfolk police officer overheard the two brothers while dining inside a Pho restaurant"
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
"According to a criminal complaint filed in Virginia Beach General District Court, an off-duty Norfolk police officer overheard the two brothers while dining inside a Pho restaurant"