Steph
@stephfarfan.bsky.social
Learning something new every day. Dwarf.
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
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"You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid." ~ Rep. Al Green
It doesn't surprise me that a disabled Black person is the one to speak up to power. With a point of his cane, he became an icon for disabled people around the country.
It doesn't surprise me that a disabled Black person is the one to speak up to power. With a point of his cane, he became an icon for disabled people around the country.
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"You do not have a mandate to cut Medicaid." ~ Rep. Al Green
It doesn't surprise me that a disabled Black person is the one to speak up to power. With a point of his cane, he became an icon for disabled people around the country.
It doesn't surprise me that a disabled Black person is the one to speak up to power. With a point of his cane, he became an icon for disabled people around the country.
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Pete Hegseth isn’t DEI. Daniel Penny isn’t DEI. That’s not what DEI is.
They’re just grossly unqualified for their jobs and add no value that any replacement legacy job applicant wouldn’t bring.
So stop saying “it’s DEI” like it’s a clever commentary on the situation. It’s not.
They’re just grossly unqualified for their jobs and add no value that any replacement legacy job applicant wouldn’t bring.
So stop saying “it’s DEI” like it’s a clever commentary on the situation. It’s not.
February 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Pete Hegseth isn’t DEI. Daniel Penny isn’t DEI. That’s not what DEI is.
They’re just grossly unqualified for their jobs and add no value that any replacement legacy job applicant wouldn’t bring.
So stop saying “it’s DEI” like it’s a clever commentary on the situation. It’s not.
They’re just grossly unqualified for their jobs and add no value that any replacement legacy job applicant wouldn’t bring.
So stop saying “it’s DEI” like it’s a clever commentary on the situation. It’s not.
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The phrase "Doge staffers" is starting to give me an involuntary facial twitch
February 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The phrase "Doge staffers" is starting to give me an involuntary facial twitch
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I can see it now. First you build hotels in Gaza. Then of course you go to the Ukraine. Find nothing but the best land and rebuild. ..
You can train the staff at Mar a Lago ....
You can train the staff at Mar a Lago ....
February 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I can see it now. First you build hotels in Gaza. Then of course you go to the Ukraine. Find nothing but the best land and rebuild. ..
You can train the staff at Mar a Lago ....
You can train the staff at Mar a Lago ....
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USAID was investigating Starlink over its contracts in Ukraine. Elon Musk's remarks about this investigation being "criminal" are amusing, especially since his DOGE activities appear to represent violations of federal law, potentially qualifying as criminal behavior.
gizmodo.com/elon-musks-e...
gizmodo.com/elon-musks-e...
Elon Musk's Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink Over Its Contracts in Ukraine
The agency was in the midst of a probe into the billionaire's company at the time of Musk's assault.
gizmodo.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
USAID was investigating Starlink over its contracts in Ukraine. Elon Musk's remarks about this investigation being "criminal" are amusing, especially since his DOGE activities appear to represent violations of federal law, potentially qualifying as criminal behavior.
gizmodo.com/elon-musks-e...
gizmodo.com/elon-musks-e...
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FINALLY
On behalf of their members, the AFL-CIO labor union sues the US Treasury Department and it's Director, Scott Bessent for unlawfully providing their membership's personal information to Elon Musk.
#labor #laborunion #unions #privacy #informationsecurity
news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/t...?
#labor #laborunion #unions #privacy #informationsecurity
news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/t...?
Treasury, Bessent Sued Over Giving Access to Musk’s DOGE (2)
The Treasury Department was accused of breaking federal law by giving Elon Musk’s team of government efficiency enforcers access to a trove of personal and financial information — setting up a legal s...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
FINALLY
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Ever since Barack Obama became the President, the prevailing rhetoric from the right wing was that the left is intentionally trying to destroy America.
Well, what the fuck would you call this?!
Well, what the fuck would you call this?!
February 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ever since Barack Obama became the President, the prevailing rhetoric from the right wing was that the left is intentionally trying to destroy America.
Well, what the fuck would you call this?!
Well, what the fuck would you call this?!
Good!!!
People have gathered outside USAID HQ for press event with Democratic Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen where they're addressing the building's mysterious shutdown today in the midst of the Trump admin dismantling the agency.
(Photos shared with me)
(Photos shared with me)
February 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good!!!
My thing with conservative latinos is that they talk a big talk about “America first” and “coming here the right way” but they’re the first ones willing to exploit immigrants, be it undocumented or documented.
February 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My thing with conservative latinos is that they talk a big talk about “America first” and “coming here the right way” but they’re the first ones willing to exploit immigrants, be it undocumented or documented.
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The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.
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This is illegal. Congress, do your job!
New — USAID staff received an email just a few minutes ago letting them know HQ would be closed to all personnel Monday. It’s likely some employees will miss the overnight email, show up and be turned away.
It was sent by Gavin Kliger, one of the young guys at DOGE doing Musk’s bidding.
It was sent by Gavin Kliger, one of the young guys at DOGE doing Musk’s bidding.
February 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is illegal. Congress, do your job!
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Once again, not all techbros, but its always techbros who buy into fascism, technocultism, eugenics, and scientific racism; there is something rotting at the very heart of tech, and it is having/has been having global consequences.
If only academic CS/STEM would have a moment of reflection.
If only academic CS/STEM would have a moment of reflection.
If you’re entertaining any thoughts about it being “mean” to expose Elon’s little rats, I need you to understand that these fascist rodents are the kind of people who would laugh as they watched you die.
February 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Once again, not all techbros, but its always techbros who buy into fascism, technocultism, eugenics, and scientific racism; there is something rotting at the very heart of tech, and it is having/has been having global consequences.
If only academic CS/STEM would have a moment of reflection.
If only academic CS/STEM would have a moment of reflection.
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I listened to Musk, speaking of a non-governmental organization called DOGE, say “we are going to shut down the Agency for International Development”. Read that again: a private citizen is going to illegally shut down a Congressionally mandated US agency. Ready for mass protests yet?
February 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I listened to Musk, speaking of a non-governmental organization called DOGE, say “we are going to shut down the Agency for International Development”. Read that again: a private citizen is going to illegally shut down a Congressionally mandated US agency. Ready for mass protests yet?
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USAID being unlawfully dismantled. DOGE member has closed HQ. New tranche of workers cut off email.
Staff tell me, "It is frightening being inside USAID right now. Our checks and balances failed. Congress has abdicated its responsibilities.”
And Sec. Rubio has abdicated his.
Staff tell me, "It is frightening being inside USAID right now. Our checks and balances failed. Congress has abdicated its responsibilities.”
And Sec. Rubio has abdicated his.
New — USAID staff received an email just a few minutes ago letting them know HQ would be closed to all personnel Monday. It’s likely some employees will miss the overnight email, show up and be turned away.
It was sent by Gavin Kliger, one of the young guys at DOGE doing Musk’s bidding.
It was sent by Gavin Kliger, one of the young guys at DOGE doing Musk’s bidding.
February 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
USAID being unlawfully dismantled. DOGE member has closed HQ. New tranche of workers cut off email.
Staff tell me, "It is frightening being inside USAID right now. Our checks and balances failed. Congress has abdicated its responsibilities.”
And Sec. Rubio has abdicated his.
Staff tell me, "It is frightening being inside USAID right now. Our checks and balances failed. Congress has abdicated its responsibilities.”
And Sec. Rubio has abdicated his.
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@schumer.senate.gov is posting the price of tomatoes, pizza, guacamole and gas to Bluesky
2 months ago this is what elected officials from opposition parties in S Korea were doing in the middle of the night as their President attempted a coup.
February 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
@schumer.senate.gov is posting the price of tomatoes, pizza, guacamole and gas to Bluesky
Dems are cowards. They do a whole lot of handwringing and warning but not a whole lot of action. Musk took over the Treasury and not a single Dem was over there trying to physically stop it. Useless.
February 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Dems are cowards. They do a whole lot of handwringing and warning but not a whole lot of action. Musk took over the Treasury and not a single Dem was over there trying to physically stop it. Useless.
Sup
@stephfarfan.bsky.social my beautiful best friend my soulmate hello i love you
January 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sup
I feel such a deep sadness for this country. The quiet parts are being shouted out loud now.
January 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I feel such a deep sadness for this country. The quiet parts are being shouted out loud now.
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Shot selves in foot banning TikTok rather than passing actual data usage laws. SMH
a cartoon drawing of a coyote standing in front of a building
Alt: Coyote from looney toons limping with his foot flat and twice its size
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Shot selves in foot banning TikTok rather than passing actual data usage laws. SMH
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Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, could be found in contempt of court on Friday for failing to deliver assets worth $11 million to two poll workers he defamed after the 2020 presidential election. He could face steep penalties, including jail time.
Rudy Giuliani, Slow to Transfer Assets to Election Workers, Could Be Held in Contempt
The former mayor of New York City could be held in contempt of court after failing to fully comply with orders to surrender millions of dollars in assets to election workers he defamed.
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, could be found in contempt of court on Friday for failing to deliver assets worth $11 million to two poll workers he defamed after the 2020 presidential election. He could face steep penalties, including jail time.
Hello, bluesky world!
November 27, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Hello, bluesky world!