Tom Lafferty
@thomaslafferty.bsky.social
Anti Fascist
US Navy Vet 1978-1984 ET2
Former 2-way radio tech and sales retired 1/25.
Enjoying the outdoors in the Asheville, NC region
Born 314.3 ppm CO2
User: #684,188 or #670,793, Registered: 21 Aug 2023
US Navy Vet 1978-1984 ET2
Former 2-way radio tech and sales retired 1/25.
Enjoying the outdoors in the Asheville, NC region
Born 314.3 ppm CO2
User: #684,188 or #670,793, Registered: 21 Aug 2023
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Hard to not get emotional over nature when it's out there doing this. Stick till the end for the lit up sploosh! 🪶
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Hard to not get emotional over nature when it's out there doing this. Stick till the end for the lit up sploosh! 🪶
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Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
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Mark Kelly notably declines to endorse Chuck Schumer as the leader of Senate Dems going forward
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mark Kelly notably declines to endorse Chuck Schumer as the leader of Senate Dems going forward
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You just pissed on everyone who showed up at No Kings and everyone who voted blue last week. Don't get on here and tell us it's raining.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
You just pissed on everyone who showed up at No Kings and everyone who voted blue last week. Don't get on here and tell us it's raining.
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The underwater seismometer network is so great, as evidenced from yesterday's EQ off-Tohoku.
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The underwater seismometer network is so great, as evidenced from yesterday's EQ off-Tohoku.
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
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A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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the thing that upsets me about this the most is that Dems had all the momentum, republicans were reeling, and we were getting intra-GOP fighting over the filibuster, all while voters were blaming republicans for their incompetence
this destroys all of this. just a total gut punch
this destroys all of this. just a total gut punch
November 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
the thing that upsets me about this the most is that Dems had all the momentum, republicans were reeling, and we were getting intra-GOP fighting over the filibuster, all while voters were blaming republicans for their incompetence
this destroys all of this. just a total gut punch
this destroys all of this. just a total gut punch
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Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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This is a lie. All 31 Moms for Liberty candidates in contested races lost their 2025 elections. The only "wins" were in uncontested races. Apparently, being hypocritical, book-banning scolds isn't so popular.
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This is a lie. All 31 Moms for Liberty candidates in contested races lost their 2025 elections. The only "wins" were in uncontested races. Apparently, being hypocritical, book-banning scolds isn't so popular.
@judiciarydems.senate.gov @dscc.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov
Do Not Give In. Don’t make a half assed deal. The voter last Tuesday showed you that they want you to be hard asses. Also, don’t trust the Rs. They will screw us over. Just let them stew some more.
Do Not Give In. Don’t make a half assed deal. The voter last Tuesday showed you that they want you to be hard asses. Also, don’t trust the Rs. They will screw us over. Just let them stew some more.
Senate Democrats asked for a year of ACA subsidies and were told to fuck off.
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
From what I have seen so far this does not seem like a good deal:
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
@judiciarydems.senate.gov @dscc.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov
Do Not Give In. Don’t make a half assed deal. The voter last Tuesday showed you that they want you to be hard asses. Also, don’t trust the Rs. They will screw us over. Just let them stew some more.
Do Not Give In. Don’t make a half assed deal. The voter last Tuesday showed you that they want you to be hard asses. Also, don’t trust the Rs. They will screw us over. Just let them stew some more.
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Senate Democrats asked for a year of ACA subsidies and were told to fuck off.
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
From what I have seen so far this does not seem like a good deal:
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Senate Democrats asked for a year of ACA subsidies and were told to fuck off.
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
So they came back and asked for a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that they will assuredly lose?
Seriously?
@dscc.bsky.social Do Not Cave. The issues are on our side and Rs know it. Hang tight.
Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@dscc.bsky.social Do Not Cave. The issues are on our side and Rs know it. Hang tight.
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Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
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There's a very good write-up to explain the logic behind Justice Jackson's stay....
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on what (and why) Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
www.stevevladeck.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
There's a very good write-up to explain the logic behind Justice Jackson's stay....
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
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This poster appeared at a bus stop near Tesla's flagship London store overnight… 👏🏼
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This poster appeared at a bus stop near Tesla's flagship London store overnight… 👏🏼
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Now THAT’S a Project I can support!! 👊
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Now THAT’S a Project I can support!! 👊
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A troubled nation breathes a sigh of relief as the Hoagie Hurler case is finally adjudicated.
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A troubled nation breathes a sigh of relief as the Hoagie Hurler case is finally adjudicated.
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes