Chuckanutter
@speciatedtwit.bsky.social
After 400 years of having a thumb on the scale, simply removing it doesn't make things right. The scale is warped. Irreparably. We need a new scale.
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Chuckanutter
@speciatedtwit.bsky.social
· May 24
'A national scandal': US excess deaths rose even after pandemic, far outpacing peer countries
www.cidrap.umn.edu
"One out of every two US deaths under 65 years is likely avoidable."
Overdoses
Gun violence
Health care
All easily solvable. And would not only save millions of lives but also trillions of dollars 🤷♀️
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/nat...
Overdoses
Gun violence
Health care
All easily solvable. And would not only save millions of lives but also trillions of dollars 🤷♀️
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/nat...
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The movement drags the party(sometimes kicking and screaming). Suffrage, environment, labor, civil rights, anti-Vietnam war. And when it fails to drag them, as with abolition, it can result in the creation of a new party and the death of the old one. So careful, Dems. We're watching you.
Man I am getting a completely different takeaway from this chart than everyone else. This is a sign that electoral politics isn’t really about policy or messaging, it’s about large groups of people reacting to events. People don’t hear arguments, they see things happening and change their stances.
Commiserations to Matty Yglesias, the merry band of well funded centrists, and all the major politics desks behind them
January 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The movement drags the party(sometimes kicking and screaming). Suffrage, environment, labor, civil rights, anti-Vietnam war. And when it fails to drag them, as with abolition, it can result in the creation of a new party and the death of the old one. So careful, Dems. We're watching you.
I hate being right sometimes. We're now at the "show me your papers stage."
January 13, 2026 at 2:49 AM
I hate being right sometimes. We're now at the "show me your papers stage."
On Greenland, this is what the Dumper, a very stupid man, sees:
January 12, 2026 at 2:18 AM
On Greenland, this is what the Dumper, a very stupid man, sees:
Normally I wouldn't trust anything in the Daily Mail even with photographic evidence but they seem to be the only outlet reporting the removal of items from the Ross' home. I wonder if they were able to find his copy of the Turner Diaries.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Feds in ski masks seen taking belongings from the ICE shooter's home
The Daily Mail witnessed armed federal agents swarming the empty home of ICE shooter Jonathan Ross to retrieve his belongings, with some agents confronting reporters on the scene.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Normally I wouldn't trust anything in the Daily Mail even with photographic evidence but they seem to be the only outlet reporting the removal of items from the Ross' home. I wonder if they were able to find his copy of the Turner Diaries.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
"I'm not mad at you" should be our "I bear my chest; shoot me!"
The latter, said by Abu Sayed shortly before being shot, escalated a movement's conflict with a government whose leader was thought to be untouchable. Sheikh Hasina was deposed, fled the country, and sentenced to death in absentia.
The latter, said by Abu Sayed shortly before being shot, escalated a movement's conflict with a government whose leader was thought to be untouchable. Sheikh Hasina was deposed, fled the country, and sentenced to death in absentia.
January 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"I'm not mad at you" should be our "I bear my chest; shoot me!"
The latter, said by Abu Sayed shortly before being shot, escalated a movement's conflict with a government whose leader was thought to be untouchable. Sheikh Hasina was deposed, fled the country, and sentenced to death in absentia.
The latter, said by Abu Sayed shortly before being shot, escalated a movement's conflict with a government whose leader was thought to be untouchable. Sheikh Hasina was deposed, fled the country, and sentenced to death in absentia.
Stray acorn perhaps? Has anyone seen that trigger happy Florida cop lately? He resigned in disgrace which is pretty extraordinary considering, you know, Florida.
www.ktvu.com/news/shots-f...
www.ktvu.com/news/shots-f...
January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Stray acorn perhaps? Has anyone seen that trigger happy Florida cop lately? He resigned in disgrace which is pretty extraordinary considering, you know, Florida.
www.ktvu.com/news/shots-f...
www.ktvu.com/news/shots-f...
Links for easy following:
@bagleycartoons.bsky.social
@deadder.bsky.social
@billdayart.bsky.social
@badiucao.bsky.social
@rmckee.bsky.social
@davewhamond.bsky.social
@mluckovich.bsky.social
@dennisgoris.bsky.social
Couldn't find Jeff Koterba or Dave Granlund but my googlefu is weak.
@bagleycartoons.bsky.social
@deadder.bsky.social
@billdayart.bsky.social
@badiucao.bsky.social
@rmckee.bsky.social
@davewhamond.bsky.social
@mluckovich.bsky.social
@dennisgoris.bsky.social
Couldn't find Jeff Koterba or Dave Granlund but my googlefu is weak.
Political cartoonists are not fuckin’ around this week. (thread)
1. Pat Bagley
1. Pat Bagley
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Links for easy following:
@bagleycartoons.bsky.social
@deadder.bsky.social
@billdayart.bsky.social
@badiucao.bsky.social
@rmckee.bsky.social
@davewhamond.bsky.social
@mluckovich.bsky.social
@dennisgoris.bsky.social
Couldn't find Jeff Koterba or Dave Granlund but my googlefu is weak.
@bagleycartoons.bsky.social
@deadder.bsky.social
@billdayart.bsky.social
@badiucao.bsky.social
@rmckee.bsky.social
@davewhamond.bsky.social
@mluckovich.bsky.social
@dennisgoris.bsky.social
Couldn't find Jeff Koterba or Dave Granlund but my googlefu is weak.
Reposted by Chuckanutter
A new lawsuit alleges that an insurer’s ghost network hindered New York City employees from accessing the mental health care they sought — and harmed the reputation of psychiatrists wrongly listed as being in-network. My latest for @propublica.org: www.propublica.org/article/embl...
They Couldn’t Access Mental Health Care When They Needed It. Now They’re Suing Their Insurer.
A new lawsuit alleges that an insurer’s ghost network hindered New York City employees from accessing the mental health care they sought — and harmed the reputation of psychiatrists wrongly listed as ...
www.propublica.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
A new lawsuit alleges that an insurer’s ghost network hindered New York City employees from accessing the mental health care they sought — and harmed the reputation of psychiatrists wrongly listed as being in-network. My latest for @propublica.org: www.propublica.org/article/embl...
Reposted by Chuckanutter
American Samoans, unique among *everyone* born in US states or territories, are denied US citizenship.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
This story was produced in partnership with High Country News. I. The state troopers came first for Tupe Smith. They arrived in a pair on November 30, 2023, traveling a stretch... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
American Samoans, unique among *everyone* born in US states or territories, are denied US citizenship.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
I look forward to following him on Bluesky.
Harvard has removed a resident dean -- a Black lecturer in psychology -- for writing posts critical of Trump and law enforcement
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
Dunster House Resident Dean Gregory Davis Removed After Resurfaced Social Media Posts | News | The Harvard Crimson
Gregory K. Davis was removed from his post as Dunster House resident dean effective immediately, according to a message circulated to House affiliates Monday morning.
www.thecrimson.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
I look forward to following him on Bluesky.
Or companies like Street Cops Training.
lailluminator.com/2023/12/09/p...
Yes, they're still in business and apparently as popular as ever.
www.readfrontier.org/stories/okla...
lailluminator.com/2023/12/09/p...
Yes, they're still in business and apparently as popular as ever.
www.readfrontier.org/stories/okla...
January 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Or companies like Street Cops Training.
lailluminator.com/2023/12/09/p...
Yes, they're still in business and apparently as popular as ever.
www.readfrontier.org/stories/okla...
lailluminator.com/2023/12/09/p...
Yes, they're still in business and apparently as popular as ever.
www.readfrontier.org/stories/okla...
🤣 You are pathetic. Glad you found a home with the other centrists. Keep winning, brother!
My replies have been limited to people who follow me for months. You’re the clown who came to me to whine about it. I’m sorry you’re not getting enough attention & set on fixating on doom. I would’ve been your daddy but a dog beat me over the fence.
Replying and then limiting replies 😂 I guess he needs a victory like the Democratic party today.
I'm just pointing out that even when something passes, again, UNANIMOUSLY nothing is guaranteed. And that seeing Ds dancing and celebrating just highlights how hopeless the party is.
I'm just pointing out that even when something passes, again, UNANIMOUSLY nothing is guaranteed. And that seeing Ds dancing and celebrating just highlights how hopeless the party is.
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 AM
🤣 You are pathetic. Glad you found a home with the other centrists. Keep winning, brother!
Replying and then limiting replies 😂 I guess he needs a victory like the Democratic party today.
I'm just pointing out that even when something passes, again, UNANIMOUSLY nothing is guaranteed. And that seeing Ds dancing and celebrating just highlights how hopeless the party is.
I'm just pointing out that even when something passes, again, UNANIMOUSLY nothing is guaranteed. And that seeing Ds dancing and celebrating just highlights how hopeless the party is.
It’s almost like you should be mad that Republicans refused to override him because they control the majority & didn’t wanna hurt his feelings because he’s sad about the nut rotting in a cell in Colorado & mad his ICE facility in FL is getting blocked like the article says. You know, not Democrats.
🤡 like these celebrating the minor-est of victories. Meanwhile two bills passed both houses unanimously with ALL 270-some Republicans voting YAY yet ended up being vetoed by the Dumper. Both failed on the veto override when 220-some Rs swapped to NAY.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
January 9, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Replying and then limiting replies 😂 I guess he needs a victory like the Democratic party today.
I'm just pointing out that even when something passes, again, UNANIMOUSLY nothing is guaranteed. And that seeing Ds dancing and celebrating just highlights how hopeless the party is.
I'm just pointing out that even when something passes, again, UNANIMOUSLY nothing is guaranteed. And that seeing Ds dancing and celebrating just highlights how hopeless the party is.
🤡 like these celebrating the minor-est of victories. Meanwhile two bills passed both houses unanimously with ALL 270-some Republicans voting YAY yet ended up being vetoed by the Dumper. Both failed on the veto override when 220-some Rs swapped to NAY.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 AM
🤡 like these celebrating the minor-est of victories. Meanwhile two bills passed both houses unanimously with ALL 270-some Republicans voting YAY yet ended up being vetoed by the Dumper. Both failed on the veto override when 220-some Rs swapped to NAY.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Reposted by Chuckanutter
You're going to have to share this one because the algorithm is going to suppress the hell out of it (content, language). Check out the One Nation Indivisible pod, the episode from late August, for more.
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
You're going to have to share this one because the algorithm is going to suppress the hell out of it (content, language). Check out the One Nation Indivisible pod, the episode from late August, for more.
I know this "invasion" fearmongering goes back to at least that famous bigot pustule Pat Buchanan in the 90s but I still think there was a concerted effort(read: conspiracy) among right-wing circles to work that angle HARD. And I think the inspiration for this was my beloved(🤮) Texas.
Rep. Randy Fine: "It's time for Americans to say 'enough,' and if you get in the way of the government repelling a foreign invasion, you're gonna end up just like that lady did yesterday."
January 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
I know this "invasion" fearmongering goes back to at least that famous bigot pustule Pat Buchanan in the 90s but I still think there was a concerted effort(read: conspiracy) among right-wing circles to work that angle HARD. And I think the inspiration for this was my beloved(🤮) Texas.
For anyone else like me that thought it was Joseph Welch("have you no decency?") that led with Murrow following. It was the opposite. Murrow called him out in at least 3 episodes prior to Welch shaming him to his face.
Welch: 6/9/54
Murrow: 10/20/53 thru 3/9/54
Welch: 6/9/54
Murrow: 10/20/53 thru 3/9/54
I'm old enough to remember when CBS News and journalists like Edward R. Murrow held power to account, instead of capitulating to it.
January 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
For anyone else like me that thought it was Joseph Welch("have you no decency?") that led with Murrow following. It was the opposite. Murrow called him out in at least 3 episodes prior to Welch shaming him to his face.
Welch: 6/9/54
Murrow: 10/20/53 thru 3/9/54
Welch: 6/9/54
Murrow: 10/20/53 thru 3/9/54
@pkrugman.bsky.social
He doesn't deign to waste his time here but if he ever does maybe he would be kind enough to answer the following:
What was the percentage of trade surplus to GDP post-WWII for the U.S.? How does that compare to present-day China's?
I'll be over here not holding my breath 😂
He doesn't deign to waste his time here but if he ever does maybe he would be kind enough to answer the following:
What was the percentage of trade surplus to GDP post-WWII for the U.S.? How does that compare to present-day China's?
I'll be over here not holding my breath 😂
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
@pkrugman.bsky.social
He doesn't deign to waste his time here but if he ever does maybe he would be kind enough to answer the following:
What was the percentage of trade surplus to GDP post-WWII for the U.S.? How does that compare to present-day China's?
I'll be over here not holding my breath 😂
He doesn't deign to waste his time here but if he ever does maybe he would be kind enough to answer the following:
What was the percentage of trade surplus to GDP post-WWII for the U.S.? How does that compare to present-day China's?
I'll be over here not holding my breath 😂
Swore I'd never come back to this place but just wanted to wish Mamdani and Wilson luck. They'll probably need it now more than ever.
January 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Swore I'd never come back to this place but just wanted to wish Mamdani and Wilson luck. They'll probably need it now more than ever.
If you don't attend protests out of an abundance of caution, there is probably no way to stay under the radar if you have a "normal" life. They have everything you've ever liked, posted, watched, un/followed, reviewed, blocked, un/friended, ordered, returned, GPSed, texted.
October 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
If you don't attend protests out of an abundance of caution, there is probably no way to stay under the radar if you have a "normal" life. They have everything you've ever liked, posted, watched, un/followed, reviewed, blocked, un/friended, ordered, returned, GPSed, texted.
Was thinking of transitioning to Mastodon due to the douche-canoe CEO and moderation team here but 5 minutes checking it out brought more questions than answers.
What the hell happened to Kolektiva?
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
What the hell happened to Kolektiva?
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
FBI Seizure of Mastodon Server Data is a Wakeup Call to Fediverse Users and Hosts to Protect their Users
We’re in an exciting time for users who want to take back control from major platforms like Twitter and Facebook. However, this new environment comes with challenges and risks for user privacy, so we ...
www.eff.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Was thinking of transitioning to Mastodon due to the douche-canoe CEO and moderation team here but 5 minutes checking it out brought more questions than answers.
What the hell happened to Kolektiva?
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
What the hell happened to Kolektiva?
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
I always say I hope to live long enough to see Texas burn. In the meantime I'll settle for screwworms.
Big ag, big oil, and big bigotry. The three pillars of Texas. No one deserves the fall more. Maybe after the decent people can take over but until then 🔥🔥🔥
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/14/s...
Big ag, big oil, and big bigotry. The three pillars of Texas. No one deserves the fall more. Maybe after the decent people can take over but until then 🔥🔥🔥
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/14/s...
USDA slaps down Sid Miller over New World Screwworm
The federal agency accused Miller of disregarding proven strategies to combat the parasitic pest “in favor of clickbait publicity stunts.”
www.texastribune.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I always say I hope to live long enough to see Texas burn. In the meantime I'll settle for screwworms.
Big ag, big oil, and big bigotry. The three pillars of Texas. No one deserves the fall more. Maybe after the decent people can take over but until then 🔥🔥🔥
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/14/s...
Big ag, big oil, and big bigotry. The three pillars of Texas. No one deserves the fall more. Maybe after the decent people can take over but until then 🔥🔥🔥
www.texastribune.org/2025/10/14/s...
In the past couple of decades the U.S. spent billions trying to figure out how to defeat an insurgency. Good to know they didn't learn anything.
Just replace "COIN force" with "ICE" and "insurgents" with "immigrants" or "protestors."
Just replace "COIN force" with "ICE" and "insurgents" with "immigrants" or "protestors."
October 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In the past couple of decades the U.S. spent billions trying to figure out how to defeat an insurgency. Good to know they didn't learn anything.
Just replace "COIN force" with "ICE" and "insurgents" with "immigrants" or "protestors."
Just replace "COIN force" with "ICE" and "insurgents" with "immigrants" or "protestors."
Was crafting a joke about the "gazpacho" gestapo since the soup is usually orange like the Cheeto Bandito but some idiot MAGAt already kind of went there. It's getting harder and harder to write new jokes nowadays.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
‘Gazpacho police’: Nazi gaffe lands Republican congresswoman in the soup
Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to confuse Hitler’s secret police with popular Spanish cold tomato soup
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Was crafting a joke about the "gazpacho" gestapo since the soup is usually orange like the Cheeto Bandito but some idiot MAGAt already kind of went there. It's getting harder and harder to write new jokes nowadays.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...