John
@slwkrt.com
SLWKRT - “Slow Kart”
Grumpy democratic-socialist disabled vet millennial who has no idea why they are even here.
I post photos of cars, cats, and booze (and occasionally rant). Ok maybe more than occasionally.
Grumpy democratic-socialist disabled vet millennial who has no idea why they are even here.
I post photos of cars, cats, and booze (and occasionally rant). Ok maybe more than occasionally.
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John
@slwkrt.com
· Feb 19
Rang IDF Monday 18FEB08
YouTube video by Ruben Cordoba
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As the military bans trans members from service, I want you to watch this video. I remember this attack vividly. It’s etched in my brain FOREVER. I survived it.
At NO point during this 30 minute attack did I think, “I hope everyone in this bunker is CIS.”
#LetThemServe
youtu.be/zbQ4bniJ2uA?...
At NO point during this 30 minute attack did I think, “I hope everyone in this bunker is CIS.”
#LetThemServe
youtu.be/zbQ4bniJ2uA?...
I’d write more, but I’m exhausted. Shelters were made, beers were consumed, and tacos were eaten. It was a great night in Hamtramck.
November 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I’d write more, but I’m exhausted. Shelters were made, beers were consumed, and tacos were eaten. It was a great night in Hamtramck.
I have been putting off reading “The Shattering Peace” by @scalzi.com for a while, mostly because I don’t want to have that excruciating wait for the next book. Well, I was hooked almost instantly, and I burned through it in 2-3 days.
It is right up there in terms of quality and enjoyment. 10/10
It is right up there in terms of quality and enjoyment. 10/10
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I have been putting off reading “The Shattering Peace” by @scalzi.com for a while, mostly because I don’t want to have that excruciating wait for the next book. Well, I was hooked almost instantly, and I burned through it in 2-3 days.
It is right up there in terms of quality and enjoyment. 10/10
It is right up there in terms of quality and enjoyment. 10/10
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Of course Schumer is facing backlash - he deserves it. In the article, it ponders whether Schumer is “a liar” or “inept”. I’d argue that he’s both. And, oh my, it comes as no surprise to read that Hakeem Jeffries is defending his weak, useless colleague. Schumer must go. Jeffries can go too.
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Of course Schumer is facing backlash - he deserves it. In the article, it ponders whether Schumer is “a liar” or “inept”. I’d argue that he’s both. And, oh my, it comes as no surprise to read that Hakeem Jeffries is defending his weak, useless colleague. Schumer must go. Jeffries can go too.
Well would you look at that. You caved and this is what you get in return. Since it’s Veterans’ Day, I’ll remind some in Congress that “blanket parties” often solved problems in basic training.
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Well would you look at that. You caved and this is what you get in return. Since it’s Veterans’ Day, I’ll remind some in Congress that “blanket parties” often solved problems in basic training.
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@slotkin.senate.gov and @peters.senate.gov let’s see how strong your newfound spines are. Defend the ACA, defend SNAP, and remove those from power that will gladly throw it away to appease a tyrant.
We deserve a Democratic Party that is willing to fight as hard as we are.
We need new leadership in this moment and to get there, we need a chorus of support for change. Tell your Democratic senators to call on Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. It’s time for drastic action.
We need new leadership in this moment and to get there, we need a chorus of support for change. Tell your Democratic senators to call on Senator Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. It’s time for drastic action.
CALL NOW: Tell Your Democratic Senator It's Time for Chuck Schumer to Step Aside
indivisible.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
@slotkin.senate.gov and @peters.senate.gov let’s see how strong your newfound spines are. Defend the ACA, defend SNAP, and remove those from power that will gladly throw it away to appease a tyrant.
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This town has officially decided to fight against the construction of an AI data center that would service a nuclear weapons laboratory 1,500 miles away.
Amber Fellows, a Ypsilanti Township councilmember, tells us why:
Story by @mjgault.bsky.social: www.404media.co/a-small-town...
Amber Fellows, a Ypsilanti Township councilmember, tells us why:
Story by @mjgault.bsky.social: www.404media.co/a-small-town...
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This town has officially decided to fight against the construction of an AI data center that would service a nuclear weapons laboratory 1,500 miles away.
Amber Fellows, a Ypsilanti Township councilmember, tells us why:
Story by @mjgault.bsky.social: www.404media.co/a-small-town...
Amber Fellows, a Ypsilanti Township councilmember, tells us why:
Story by @mjgault.bsky.social: www.404media.co/a-small-town...
Kim Davis, go suck a bag of dicks.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Kim Davis, go suck a bag of dicks.
This project can fuck right off. We have enough issues with corporations manipulating our natural resources. We don’t need one more mass polluter fucking with them too. That’s aside from all the ethical and financial concerns it also brings.
Ypsilanti, Michigan has officially decided to fight against the construction of a 'high-performance computing facility' that would service a nuclear weapons laboratory 1,500 miles away.
A Small Town Is Fighting a $1.2 Billion AI Datacenter for America's Nuclear Weapon Scientists
Ypsilanti, Michigan has officially decided to fight against the construction of a 'high-performance computing facility' that would service a nuclear weapons laboratory 1,500 miles away.
www.404media.co
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This project can fuck right off. We have enough issues with corporations manipulating our natural resources. We don’t need one more mass polluter fucking with them too. That’s aside from all the ethical and financial concerns it also brings.
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
Sen. Angus King of Maine
Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
Sen. Angus King of Maine
Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
Sen. Angus King of Maine
Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia
Sen. Angus King of Maine
Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
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I’m no great fan of the ACA.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’m no great fan of the ACA.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
I believe we should guarantee health care as a human right through a single-payer Medicare for All system.
But — at minimum — we cannot allow Republicans to destroy our already-broken system by doubling insurance premiums for 20 million Americans.
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Congrats @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!!
JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Congrats @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!!
Just gonna leave this here as a reminder for those that forgot just who profited so much from lasting pain and suffering. This is just one of the many examples and why The PACT Act was such a necessity and only the tip of the iceberg.
FDC
archive.thinkprogress.org/pentagon-dis...
FDC
archive.thinkprogress.org/pentagon-dis...
Pentagon Dismisses KBR Contaminated Water: Troops Should ‘Just Drink Bottled Water’
archive.thinkprogress.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Just gonna leave this here as a reminder for those that forgot just who profited so much from lasting pain and suffering. This is just one of the many examples and why The PACT Act was such a necessity and only the tip of the iceberg.
FDC
archive.thinkprogress.org/pentagon-dis...
FDC
archive.thinkprogress.org/pentagon-dis...
Who could’ve possibly seen this coming?
arXiv, a preprint publication for academic research that has become particularly important for AI research, has announced it will no longer accept computer science articles and papers that haven’t been vetted by an academic journal or a conference. Why?
A tide of AI slop.
A tide of AI slop.
arXiv Changes Rules After Getting Spammed With AI-Generated 'Research' Papers
Cornell University’s academic paper repository will no longer accept Computer Science papers still under review.
www.404media.co
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Who could’ve possibly seen this coming?
Because there’s always money to invade sovereign nations unprovoked (i.e. Iraq). Welcome to the next “they have weapons of mass destruction” ruse.
HOW CAN WE AFFORD TO INVADE VENEZUELA IF THERE'S NO MONEY FOR SNAP???
November 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Because there’s always money to invade sovereign nations unprovoked (i.e. Iraq). Welcome to the next “they have weapons of mass destruction” ruse.
Hey Matt Goodwin, John Goodwin here. Fuck off cunt, and I pray we’re not distantly related you utter fucking twat.
Colonize the world. Take all their riches for your own. Crow about the superiority of Britain. Then demonize their descendants show up peacefully and make your country better?!
Colonize the world. Take all their riches for your own. Crow about the superiority of Britain. Then demonize their descendants show up peacefully and make your country better?!
Faiza Shaheen, "I'm so proud to be in this room at to hear so many people fight back against this hateful energy from Reform UK's Matt Goodwin - what's wrong with you"
Matt Goodwin, "Do you think this audience reflects Britain?"
#BBCQT
Matt Goodwin, "Do you think this audience reflects Britain?"
#BBCQT
October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hey Matt Goodwin, John Goodwin here. Fuck off cunt, and I pray we’re not distantly related you utter fucking twat.
Colonize the world. Take all their riches for your own. Crow about the superiority of Britain. Then demonize their descendants show up peacefully and make your country better?!
Colonize the world. Take all their riches for your own. Crow about the superiority of Britain. Then demonize their descendants show up peacefully and make your country better?!
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Everybody relies on SNAP - from farmers, corporate food producers, truckers, grocery stores, corner markets, fast food chains - all the way down to individuals who receive SNAP benefits.
Further, apply similar principles to ACA.
👉 Everybody benefits from ACA.
America is fighting itself.
🤓🤓🤓
Further, apply similar principles to ACA.
👉 Everybody benefits from ACA.
America is fighting itself.
🤓🤓🤓
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Everybody relies on SNAP - from farmers, corporate food producers, truckers, grocery stores, corner markets, fast food chains - all the way down to individuals who receive SNAP benefits.
Further, apply similar principles to ACA.
👉 Everybody benefits from ACA.
America is fighting itself.
🤓🤓🤓
Further, apply similar principles to ACA.
👉 Everybody benefits from ACA.
America is fighting itself.
🤓🤓🤓
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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“The human body is able to do some incredible things if you consume enough lead,” said the secretary of health and human services
Gray-Lipped RFK Jr. Touts Body’s Natural Ability To Transmute Lead Into Gold
WASHINGTON—Praising the process as yet another miracle of biology that modern medicine chooses to ignore, a gray-lipped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a press conference Wednesday during which he tout...
theonion.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“The human body is able to do some incredible things if you consume enough lead,” said the secretary of health and human services
This is the barn of a soy bean farmer. It is my great grandmother’s barn. You can see it if you drive from Lansing to Grand Rapids on 96. Why can you see it? Because MDOT built a highway right up against it years ago.
Glad she’s not here to get fucked over by a big orange douche canoe.
Glad she’s not here to get fucked over by a big orange douche canoe.
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This is the barn of a soy bean farmer. It is my great grandmother’s barn. You can see it if you drive from Lansing to Grand Rapids on 96. Why can you see it? Because MDOT built a highway right up against it years ago.
Glad she’s not here to get fucked over by a big orange douche canoe.
Glad she’s not here to get fucked over by a big orange douche canoe.
If I were Mamdani, I’d say thanks but no thanks to Jeffries and Schumer. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has a spine and integrity. He doesn’t need mainstream ineffectual Democrats like these two clowns. They need him.
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffries will endorse Mamdani for NYC mayor, after nine months of pressure and just before early voting begins Saturday.
That leaves Schumer as the last key person in the state's Dem leadership to withhold support.
That leaves Schumer as the last key person in the state's Dem leadership to withhold support.
After a lengthy wait, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani
The powerful Brooklyn Democrat plans to endorse the democratic socialist Friday afternoon.
www.politico.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
If I were Mamdani, I’d say thanks but no thanks to Jeffries and Schumer. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has a spine and integrity. He doesn’t need mainstream ineffectual Democrats like these two clowns. They need him.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Amen. I have nothing but respect for this man. He’s not wrong either, healthcare for all. You deserve it without having to endure lifelong trauma.
As for his past…
“I’d rather be a hypocrite than the same person forever”
Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz)
As for his past…
“I’d rather be a hypocrite than the same person forever”
Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz)
The support from the VA literally saved my life.
You shouldn't have to go to Iraq, fight in a pointless war, and watch your friends die to get decent healthcare.
You shouldn't have to go to Iraq, fight in a pointless war, and watch your friends die to get decent healthcare.
October 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Amen. I have nothing but respect for this man. He’s not wrong either, healthcare for all. You deserve it without having to endure lifelong trauma.
As for his past…
“I’d rather be a hypocrite than the same person forever”
Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz)
As for his past…
“I’d rather be a hypocrite than the same person forever”
Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz)
I don’t think we’ve put enough of the internet in the hands of Amazon. What about Microsoft services? We could use a Teams and Outlook outage.
October 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I don’t think we’ve put enough of the internet in the hands of Amazon. What about Microsoft services? We could use a Teams and Outlook outage.