Tom Shafer
@tomshafshafer.bsky.social
Cat-dad, former IT professional, actor, photographer. Enjoying retirement.
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Tom Shafer
@tomshafshafer.bsky.social
· Nov 12
As I have been doing on all my new social accounts, my first post is dedicated to our fur-family. Say hello to littermates: Charlie, Claire and Toby.
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Zeldin is lying his ass off, knowing that the vast majority of Americans won't know that the US Supreme Court said EPA must regulate greenhouse gas emissions
and the Trumpers know legacy media will barely cover it
and the Trumpers know legacy media will barely cover it
For those who don't know, this is a finding from 2009 by the EPA which stated greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane are heating the Earth and that warming threatens public health and welfare
Trump: "We are officially terminating the so-called 'endangerment finding'"
February 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Zeldin is lying his ass off, knowing that the vast majority of Americans won't know that the US Supreme Court said EPA must regulate greenhouse gas emissions
and the Trumpers know legacy media will barely cover it
and the Trumpers know legacy media will barely cover it
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Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner
The substance of the conversation, which covered in part issues related to Iran, isn’t known.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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It’s the Epstein Administration.
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
It’s the Epstein Administration.
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
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I said this yesterday and I'll say it again. The Trump regime is running a squalid, disease-ridden and deadly concentration camp at Fort Bliss called Camp East Montana. Is it any wonder they don't want drones observing what happens there?
According to multiple NYT sources, it wasn’t even military personnel at Fort Bliss that fired an anti-drone laser at alleged cartel drones. It was CBP who used the weapon on loan from DoD against a child’s party balloon they mistook for a drone. The Pentagon gave CBP an anti-aircraft weapon.
February 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
I said this yesterday and I'll say it again. The Trump regime is running a squalid, disease-ridden and deadly concentration camp at Fort Bliss called Camp East Montana. Is it any wonder they don't want drones observing what happens there?
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Chinese investors may be secretly buying access to information on our cutting-edge military and intelligence capabilities.
How? By investing in SpaceX, a major U.S. military contractor.
We can't let this slide. I'm pressing Sec. Hegseth for answers.
How? By investing in SpaceX, a major U.S. military contractor.
We can't let this slide. I'm pressing Sec. Hegseth for answers.
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Chinese investors may be secretly buying access to information on our cutting-edge military and intelligence capabilities.
How? By investing in SpaceX, a major U.S. military contractor.
We can't let this slide. I'm pressing Sec. Hegseth for answers.
How? By investing in SpaceX, a major U.S. military contractor.
We can't let this slide. I'm pressing Sec. Hegseth for answers.
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At the same time ICE is "ending operations" in Minneapolis, the agency is actively spending billions in our tax dollars to buy warehouses for concentration camps that can hold tens of thousands of human beings
They won't be filled without many more Minneapolis-sized raids. So nothing to celebrate
They won't be filled without many more Minneapolis-sized raids. So nothing to celebrate
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
At the same time ICE is "ending operations" in Minneapolis, the agency is actively spending billions in our tax dollars to buy warehouses for concentration camps that can hold tens of thousands of human beings
They won't be filled without many more Minneapolis-sized raids. So nothing to celebrate
They won't be filled without many more Minneapolis-sized raids. So nothing to celebrate
Trump: "I'm popular and I've done well. I think we have the greatest economy, actually, ever in history."
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February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Trump: "I'm popular and I've done well. I think we have the greatest economy, actually, ever in history."
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Trump: "I'm popular and I've done well. I think we have the greatest economy, actually, ever in history"
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February 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Trump: "I'm popular and I've done well. I think we have the greatest economy, actually, ever in history"
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Ohio's corrupt Statehouse wants to punish school districts that successfully proved in court that the current voucher program is illegal.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A bill introduced Tuesday would deduct state funding from any school district that challenges Ohio in court over private school vouchers or other parts of the state education funding.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...
Ohio bill would cut funding to school districts suing over vouchers
House Bill 671 would withhold state money from districts challenging EdChoice programs, affecting more than 100 districts currently in litigation
www.cleveland.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Ohio's corrupt Statehouse wants to punish school districts that successfully proved in court that the current voucher program is illegal.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social @bellagerencser.bsky.social Pam Bondi got her JD from the Stetson University College of Law. I wonder if it came with a complementary bottle of cologne.
February 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social @bellagerencser.bsky.social Pam Bondi got her JD from the Stetson University College of Law. I wonder if it came with a complementary bottle of cologne.
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@thepoliticsbar.bsky.social File this under: Fools and their Money.
Oh for fuck sake. How is anyone still falling for this bullshit? You can’t just dig tunnels in Florida. Our unofficial state fish is the sink hole. Anyway. RIP Harry Potter land, swallowed by Elon Musk’s giant unfinished hole in the ground probably.
Elon Musk’s tunneling company tapped to link Universal parks
The company is best known for creating the underground Las Vegas Loop. But little is known about how The Boring Company intends to proceed in Central Florida, including how it might approach constr…
www.orlandosentinel.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:09 AM
@thepoliticsbar.bsky.social File this under: Fools and their Money.
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PASSED: the House just passed the resolution to end Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Not many crosses from Republicans, a lot of vulnerable incumbents took a dumb vote here to stick with Trump and GOP leadership. Goes to the Senate, which is likely to pass it.
Will share the vote sheet when I have it!
Not many crosses from Republicans, a lot of vulnerable incumbents took a dumb vote here to stick with Trump and GOP leadership. Goes to the Senate, which is likely to pass it.
Will share the vote sheet when I have it!
February 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
PASSED: the House just passed the resolution to end Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Not many crosses from Republicans, a lot of vulnerable incumbents took a dumb vote here to stick with Trump and GOP leadership. Goes to the Senate, which is likely to pass it.
Will share the vote sheet when I have it!
Not many crosses from Republicans, a lot of vulnerable incumbents took a dumb vote here to stick with Trump and GOP leadership. Goes to the Senate, which is likely to pass it.
Will share the vote sheet when I have it!
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"I believe he was pardoned."
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
"I believe he was pardoned."
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
AG Bondi's response to whether or not a Jan 6th rioter who yelled "Kill 'em!" at Capitol Hill police now works for her.
The contempt by this administration for the law and basic human decency is nauseating.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social @bellagerencser.bsky.social Yes, twatwaffle is okay for broadcast, as is booby, tushy, burp, fanny burp, water closet, underpants, dingle-dangle, Boston marriage, LBJ, Titicaca, hot dog and front lumps.
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social @bellagerencser.bsky.social Yes, twatwaffle is okay for broadcast, as is booby, tushy, burp, fanny burp, water closet, underpants, dingle-dangle, Boston marriage, LBJ, Titicaca, hot dog and front lumps.
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OSU appears to have been a major conduit for Epstein activities, especially those linked o Les Wexner.
February 11, 2026 at 3:46 AM
OSU appears to have been a major conduit for Epstein activities, especially those linked o Les Wexner.
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The FAA has now abruptly reversed course and says the air space closure over El Paso has been lifted.
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The FAA has now abruptly reversed course and says the air space closure over El Paso has been lifted.
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A Texas congresswoman said the FAA's “unprecedented” decision to halt flights to and from the El Paso airport has "resulted in significant concern in the community."
Texas Congresswoman Says Move To Close El Paso Airspace 'Unprecedented'
www.huffpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
A Texas congresswoman said the FAA's “unprecedented” decision to halt flights to and from the El Paso airport has "resulted in significant concern in the community."
Donald shares latest renderings of the Big Bribery Ballroom and claims construction is on budget and ahead of schedule. This vanity project needs to be halted until full oversight by Congress can be brought to bear on the unapproved demolition of 1/3 of the People's House.
February 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Donald shares latest renderings of the Big Bribery Ballroom and claims construction is on budget and ahead of schedule. This vanity project needs to be halted until full oversight by Congress can be brought to bear on the unapproved demolition of 1/3 of the People's House.
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"So, what better distraction than to rally his base with military operations that violate Mexican sovereignty? The El Paso story is still developing, but I believe that’s where this is going. I believe that’s the play Trump is making."
Trump Admin Restricts All Flights Over El Paso
Ten days. With no warning.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:41 PM
"So, what better distraction than to rally his base with military operations that violate Mexican sovereignty? The El Paso story is still developing, but I believe that’s where this is going. I believe that’s the play Trump is making."
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Virginia’s Law would eliminate the statute of limitations for federal civil claims of sexual abuse and provide a look back window. We know that when civil claims are barred by time, accountability disappears.
#StandWithSurvivors
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#StandWithSurvivors
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February 11, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Virginia’s Law would eliminate the statute of limitations for federal civil claims of sexual abuse and provide a look back window. We know that when civil claims are barred by time, accountability disappears.
#StandWithSurvivors
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#StandWithSurvivors
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BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Three Republican lawmakers, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Kevin Kiley of California and Don Bacon of Nebraska, joined Democrats to defeat a key procedural measure 217-214.
GOP revolt sinks effort to block votes on Trump’s tariffs
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Three Republican lawmakers, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Kevin Kiley of California and Don Bacon of Nebraska, joined Democrats to defeat a key procedural measure 217-214.
GOP revolt sinks effort to block votes on Trump’s tariffs
www.politico.com/live-updates...
GOP revolt sinks effort to block votes on Trump’s tariffs
The procedural measure failed 217-214.
www.politico.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Three Republican lawmakers, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Kevin Kiley of California and Don Bacon of Nebraska, joined Democrats to defeat a key procedural measure 217-214.
GOP revolt sinks effort to block votes on Trump’s tariffs
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Three Republican lawmakers, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Kevin Kiley of California and Don Bacon of Nebraska, joined Democrats to defeat a key procedural measure 217-214.
GOP revolt sinks effort to block votes on Trump’s tariffs
www.politico.com/live-updates...