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<rockwell guy standing up meme>
I don't actually think that the Centers for Disease Control, National Weather Service, Food and Nutrition Service, and National Park Service, to name a few, are riddled with career psychopaths or beyond saving as institutions, no.
I don't actually think that the Centers for Disease Control, National Weather Service, Food and Nutrition Service, and National Park Service, to name a few, are riddled with career psychopaths or beyond saving as institutions, no.
So, my liberal buds, my progressive pals: you know how you're beginning to realize that ICE (perhaps the whole of DHS?) is structured to allow abuses, riddled with career psychopaths, utterly beyond saving as an institution?
Now, consider, in the spirit of inquiry: the entire federal government
Now, consider, in the spirit of inquiry: the entire federal government
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
<rockwell guy standing up meme>
I don't actually think that the Centers for Disease Control, National Weather Service, Food and Nutrition Service, and National Park Service, to name a few, are riddled with career psychopaths or beyond saving as institutions, no.
I don't actually think that the Centers for Disease Control, National Weather Service, Food and Nutrition Service, and National Park Service, to name a few, are riddled with career psychopaths or beyond saving as institutions, no.
Gandalf has spoken, America
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Gandalf has spoken, America
56% of independents strongly disapprove of the current administration. just wow.
“In this poll, just 30% of independents approve of the job he's doing overall. Almost two-thirds disapprove, 56% strongly so; two-thirds disapprove of how he's handling the economy and nearly 6 in 10 think lowering prices should be the Trump administration's top priority.”
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
56% of independents strongly disapprove of the current administration. just wow.
just an immense display of solidarity between liberals and socialists that should be the model for how the Democratic Party operates writ large
I'm endorsing Gov. @KathyHochul because she's someone willing to engage in honest dialogue that delivers results.
Along with the movement that powered our campaign, it's how we secured a historic agreement on childcare. And we're just getting started.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Along with the movement that powered our campaign, it's how we secured a historic agreement on childcare. And we're just getting started.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Zohran Mamdani: Why I'm Endorsing Kathy Hochul
Exclusive: New York City's mayor explains why he's backing New York's governor in the 2026 election.
www.thenation.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
just an immense display of solidarity between liberals and socialists that should be the model for how the Democratic Party operates writ large
and they might not even get all of these things because it is all contingent on what Republicans agree to
Yes. The best you can hope for at the moment is to strengthen the ability of states to fight deployment; to give them power to stop new detention facilities; to slow hiring, and shrink the recruiting pool. The Democrat demands accomplish that. You are not going to get abolition now.
Nothing in this list stops what's happening or even meaningfully slows it down, and that's before the part where they're already signaling the masks, for example, could be conditionally ok. I've also yet to see an evidence-based argument for how body cams will help.
February 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
and they might not even get all of these things because it is all contingent on what Republicans agree to
the concept of the 2028 primary being a mid-off between a bunch of losers and freaks makes me want to register as an independent
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
the concept of the 2028 primary being a mid-off between a bunch of losers and freaks makes me want to register as an independent
not things that happen in good economies
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
not things that happen in good economies
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2. Mejia will rise as the night goes on, because her votes should disproportionately be younger and less wealthy who vote later
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
2. Mejia will rise as the night goes on, because her votes should disproportionately be younger and less wealthy who vote later
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so what does that mean? 1 means that if Gill is already trailing with the first drops, he's cooked; 2 means that if Mejia is already close in those first drops, buckle up for an interesting night.
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
so what does that mean? 1 means that if Gill is already trailing with the first drops, he's cooked; 2 means that if Mejia is already close in those first drops, buckle up for an interesting night.
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
(not certain of any pattern to votes for Malinowski or Way, sorry.)
surprisingly enough: it was nothing but a relaunch of Kamala HQ
strong chance this ages poorly in a low number of hours but i don't think you do random unplanned drop ins at the DCCC or postpone your nominally lucrative book tour to drop a podcast or a PAC
she's running for something
she's running for something
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
surprisingly enough: it was nothing but a relaunch of Kamala HQ
jesus it's about damn time national pols involve themselves in this one
bernie? bernie where are you
bernie? bernie where are you
I’m so grateful to have earned the endorsement of @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social, a true leader in combatting corruption, defending workers, and defying the status quo to fight for the people. I’m honored to have Sen. Warren on Team Juliana, and I can’t wait to work alongside her in the U.S. Senate!
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
jesus it's about damn time national pols involve themselves in this one
bernie? bernie where are you
bernie? bernie where are you
season finale of Fallout was very odd. Enclave established but there are so many hanging threads here that i'm not sure how they bring this back together in season 3.
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
season finale of Fallout was very odd. Enclave established but there are so many hanging threads here that i'm not sure how they bring this back together in season 3.
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My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.
This is one reason I keep trying to remind people of the power that we have. That we have *always* had. Not because I’m in denial, but because I know history. I’m no sophisticated intellectual, but I do know we’re going to win even though the bad shit is really terrible right now.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
My actual job description is activist and here’s what I tell people in despair all the time: do not underestimate how much harm you can prevent by being just a little bit annoying.
strong chance this ages poorly in a low number of hours but i don't think you do random unplanned drop ins at the DCCC or postpone your nominally lucrative book tour to drop a podcast or a PAC
she's running for something
she's running for something
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
strong chance this ages poorly in a low number of hours but i don't think you do random unplanned drop ins at the DCCC or postpone your nominally lucrative book tour to drop a podcast or a PAC
she's running for something
she's running for something
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Interesting trend unfolding in this cycle's special elections (data courtesy of @the-downballot.com). In 2018, Dems way overperformed on average in heavily GOP districts; slightly in more competitive ones; and not at all in heavily Dem districts.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
February 4, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Interesting trend unfolding in this cycle's special elections (data courtesy of @the-downballot.com). In 2018, Dems way overperformed on average in heavily GOP districts; slightly in more competitive ones; and not at all in heavily Dem districts.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
In 2026, they're gangbusters in all three.
back to seemingly being ignored by everyone on here??
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 AM
back to seemingly being ignored by everyone on here??
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there is a kind of person that would dunk on this, but this sort of reflection over a seemingly tiny thing is exactly the sort of civic virtue that we need to be encouraging more of
I got my first whistle last weekend and it was a very intense moment, putting it around my neck and thinking about how to use it responsibly to protect my neighborhood. That happened because of the organizing that has already been done in MN, Chicago, and LA.
February 5, 2026 at 5:15 AM
there is a kind of person that would dunk on this, but this sort of reflection over a seemingly tiny thing is exactly the sort of civic virtue that we need to be encouraging more of
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A statement against doomerism as some kind of intellectually elevated, clued-in reaction to the horrors of our political moment.
The Faux-Sophistication of Doomer Despair
It's okay to feel despair in the moment. But it's dumb to insist we've already lost.
www.aaronrosspowell.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
A statement against doomerism as some kind of intellectually elevated, clued-in reaction to the horrors of our political moment.
it's an explicit manifestation of the lack of critical thinking ability they had in 2024 and in 2016
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 7:35 AM
it's an explicit manifestation of the lack of critical thinking ability they had in 2024 and in 2016
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I have been on this site since the invite only days, and I don't think I've ever seen a skeet so thoroughly and comprehensively validated by the reskeets.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I have been on this site since the invite only days, and I don't think I've ever seen a skeet so thoroughly and comprehensively validated by the reskeets.
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I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:04 AM
I understand folks are scared but I want you to think about the mechanics of this.
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
There are more polling places (>100k) than ICE and CBP agents combined, so they can only pick a few districts to try to intimidate.
Now what happens when cell phone footage of that goes online in the early morning?
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Many people are saying.
Have people not figured out that Steve Bannon just says stuff? He’s literally the “flood the zone with shit“ guy.
He‘s not in Trumps good graces and has little to zero influence. He says bombastic stuff mostly to drive engagement, which he has always done.
He‘s not in Trumps good graces and has little to zero influence. He says bombastic stuff mostly to drive engagement, which he has always done.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Many people are saying.
this!!!!!!
it's bait! ignore him.
it's bait! ignore him.
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM
this!!!!!!
it's bait! ignore him.
it's bait! ignore him.
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I really have to question why Steve Bannon is taken as a credible authority on literally anything in Trump II? like is it just residual belief he's the brains behind Trump? because that wasn't even true in his first term!
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 AM
I really have to question why Steve Bannon is taken as a credible authority on literally anything in Trump II? like is it just residual belief he's the brains behind Trump? because that wasn't even true in his first term!