James Bennett
@ubernostrum.bsky.social
The man with the plan and the pocket comb.
Joe Biden was a good President who did good things, and Kamala Harris would’ve been even better.
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he/him
Joe Biden was a good President who did good things, and Kamala Harris would’ve been even better.
Here: politics, baseball, Tolkien memes. Sometimes in that order.
@b-list.org for the tech side of me.
he/him
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Anyway, I just want to hurl the rebel crew from the land I love the best. I don’t see why that should be controversial.
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Just a reminder that this man bitching and nitpicking about a single quote of Schumer's supported the party that elected the "grab em by the pussy" and mocking a disabled reporter guy all the way until 2020. Took his ass FOUR YEARS.
January 7, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Just a reminder that this man bitching and nitpicking about a single quote of Schumer's supported the party that elected the "grab em by the pussy" and mocking a disabled reporter guy all the way until 2020. Took his ass FOUR YEARS.
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As Chris Hayes breathlessly goes over the dangers and lawlessness of Trump, a reminder that in 2016 Hayes invited his comrade Susan Sarandon onto his TV show so she could tell his audience that HRC was more dangerous than Trump
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 AM
As Chris Hayes breathlessly goes over the dangers and lawlessness of Trump, a reminder that in 2016 Hayes invited his comrade Susan Sarandon onto his TV show so she could tell his audience that HRC was more dangerous than Trump
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Jan "Protest Outside the Supreme Court for Abortion Rights" Schakowsky? Jan "Block the Bombs" Schakowsky?
January 7, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Jan "Protest Outside the Supreme Court for Abortion Rights" Schakowsky? Jan "Block the Bombs" Schakowsky?
Endorsements are earned and this terrible candidate and terrible campaign did not earn the endorsement. Nobody else to blame for it.
calling Jan Schakowsky (a beloved figure locally) "the establishment" because you didn't bother getting her endorsement, you have seriously lost the plot for a while now
NEW – Kat Abughazaleh is also responding to Schakowsky's planned endorsement of #IL09 candidate Daniel Biss tonight, saying:
"When an insurgent campaign starts breaking through, the establishment reacts. That's what we're seeing here."
From Abughazaleh campaign spox, Ramiro Sarmiento:
"When an insurgent campaign starts breaking through, the establishment reacts. That's what we're seeing here."
From Abughazaleh campaign spox, Ramiro Sarmiento:
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Endorsements are earned and this terrible candidate and terrible campaign did not earn the endorsement. Nobody else to blame for it.
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The ppl who are furious with "Congress," or yelling at Schumer or Jeffries...
the percentage of those ppl who could also name the majority leaders..?
That's likely in the single digits. Same % that could pick the GOP majority leaders out of a lineup
And the GOP loves that; helps them keep power
the percentage of those ppl who could also name the majority leaders..?
That's likely in the single digits. Same % that could pick the GOP majority leaders out of a lineup
And the GOP loves that; helps them keep power
Stop saying Congress when you mean republicans. If you continue to complain about "Congress," when Republicans control both bodies, then you're stupid (get smarter!) or you're intentionally misleading people (lying/grifting)!
a woman is making a funny face and saying `` use your brain '' in front of a bunch of clothes .
ALT: a woman is making a funny face and saying `` use your brain '' in front of a bunch of clothes .
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The ppl who are furious with "Congress," or yelling at Schumer or Jeffries...
the percentage of those ppl who could also name the majority leaders..?
That's likely in the single digits. Same % that could pick the GOP majority leaders out of a lineup
And the GOP loves that; helps them keep power
the percentage of those ppl who could also name the majority leaders..?
That's likely in the single digits. Same % that could pick the GOP majority leaders out of a lineup
And the GOP loves that; helps them keep power
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(2/2) Bondi should be in jail, not leading the DOJ, but this is an important first step in standing up for the rule of law.
January 7, 2026 at 12:18 AM
(2/2) Bondi should be in jail, not leading the DOJ, but this is an important first step in standing up for the rule of law.
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I'm sorry that Charlie isn't alive to see this.
Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post Gets $500,000 From School, Is Reinstated
Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post Gets $500,000 From School, Is Reinstated
Professor Darren Michael has reportedly been reinstated and given $50,000 after being fired over posts about assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The post Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post Gets $500,000 From School, Is Reinstated first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 AM
I'm sorry that Charlie isn't alive to see this.
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He can’t even grow the spine to put up a *commemorative plaque* honoring the police officers who protect him every single day.
Add it to the laundry list of examples that prove he’s just Trump’s lap dog.
Add it to the laundry list of examples that prove he’s just Trump’s lap dog.
NEW: House Speaker Mike Johnson – after two years of deflecting questions on the matter – is now arguing that the legally-required January 6 plaque must be re-considered
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January 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
He can’t even grow the spine to put up a *commemorative plaque* honoring the police officers who protect him every single day.
Add it to the laundry list of examples that prove he’s just Trump’s lap dog.
Add it to the laundry list of examples that prove he’s just Trump’s lap dog.
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According to a new report, 33 of the January 6 rioters Trump pardoned on his first day in office have since been charged, arrested, or convicted of new crimes.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
Ahead of 5-year anniversary of Jan. 6, report examines aftermath following Trump's return to office
Ahead of the five-year anniversary of Jan. 6, House Democrats are examining the aftermath of the Capitol attack during the first year of President Trump's second term.
abcnews.go.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM
According to a new report, 33 of the January 6 rioters Trump pardoned on his first day in office have since been charged, arrested, or convicted of new crimes.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
Trump is happy to put criminals back on our streets so long as they are loyal to him.
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idk man, probably woulda been smart for the "insurgent campaign" to get the endorsement of the popular retiring incumbent instead of just sneering at it. Good luck in the primary though I guess.
NEW – Kat Abughazaleh is also responding to Schakowsky's planned endorsement of #IL09 candidate Daniel Biss tonight, saying:
"When an insurgent campaign starts breaking through, the establishment reacts. That's what we're seeing here."
From Abughazaleh campaign spox, Ramiro Sarmiento:
"When an insurgent campaign starts breaking through, the establishment reacts. That's what we're seeing here."
From Abughazaleh campaign spox, Ramiro Sarmiento:
January 7, 2026 at 5:15 AM
idk man, probably woulda been smart for the "insurgent campaign" to get the endorsement of the popular retiring incumbent instead of just sneering at it. Good luck in the primary though I guess.
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calling Jan Schakowsky (a beloved figure locally) "the establishment" because you didn't bother getting her endorsement, you have seriously lost the plot for a while now
NEW – Kat Abughazaleh is also responding to Schakowsky's planned endorsement of #IL09 candidate Daniel Biss tonight, saying:
"When an insurgent campaign starts breaking through, the establishment reacts. That's what we're seeing here."
From Abughazaleh campaign spox, Ramiro Sarmiento:
"When an insurgent campaign starts breaking through, the establishment reacts. That's what we're seeing here."
From Abughazaleh campaign spox, Ramiro Sarmiento:
January 7, 2026 at 2:24 AM
calling Jan Schakowsky (a beloved figure locally) "the establishment" because you didn't bother getting her endorsement, you have seriously lost the plot for a while now
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You don't need to be a Senator to do any of those things. If Mike were serious, he would do the inspiring and rallying himself.
January 6, 2026 at 10:38 PM
You don't need to be a Senator to do any of those things. If Mike were serious, he would do the inspiring and rallying himself.
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It’s official, the majority of Project 2025 (51%) has now been implemented throughout the U.S. government.
What a shame. All because White America couldn’t vote for the literal sitting vice president—because she was a Black Woman.
What a shame. All because White America couldn’t vote for the literal sitting vice president—because she was a Black Woman.
Project 2025 Tracker
A comprehensive, community-driven initiative to track the implementation of Project 2025's policy proposals
project2025.observer
January 7, 2026 at 4:03 AM
It’s official, the majority of Project 2025 (51%) has now been implemented throughout the U.S. government.
What a shame. All because White America couldn’t vote for the literal sitting vice president—because she was a Black Woman.
What a shame. All because White America couldn’t vote for the literal sitting vice president—because she was a Black Woman.
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Do not take vaccine advice from RFK Jr. or any of his cronies
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Do not take vaccine advice from RFK Jr. or any of his cronies
It’s a start on going after them for this shit. But it’d be nice to see a lot more and a lot more harsh coverage.
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A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent
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January 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM
It’s a start on going after them for this shit. But it’d be nice to see a lot more and a lot more harsh coverage.
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The actual Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson.
The actual Senate Majority Leader, John Thune.
McCarthy, McConnell, & any other relevant Republican in the past decade+.
The actual Senate Majority Leader, John Thune.
McCarthy, McConnell, & any other relevant Republican in the past decade+.
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The actual Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson.
The actual Senate Majority Leader, John Thune.
McCarthy, McConnell, & any other relevant Republican in the past decade+.
The actual Senate Majority Leader, John Thune.
McCarthy, McConnell, & any other relevant Republican in the past decade+.
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Literally everyone who said Harris didn’t have a plan or platform for something that she very clearly did if you pulled your head out of your ass for 5 seconds & used Google.
Media members who complained she didn’t do interviews because she went on Black media or local media outlets instead.
Media members who complained she didn’t do interviews because she went on Black media or local media outlets instead.
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Literally everyone who said Harris didn’t have a plan or platform for something that she very clearly did if you pulled your head out of your ass for 5 seconds & used Google.
Media members who complained she didn’t do interviews because she went on Black media or local media outlets instead.
Media members who complained she didn’t do interviews because she went on Black media or local media outlets instead.
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The federalist society & the heritage foundation
Everyone else involved in Project 2025 & media members who actively called Harris & Democrats liars for pointing out it was the plan like “fact checkers” who said “oh it’s not the same name so it’s not the plan”.
Comedians who sane-washed him for $.
Everyone else involved in Project 2025 & media members who actively called Harris & Democrats liars for pointing out it was the plan like “fact checkers” who said “oh it’s not the same name so it’s not the plan”.
Comedians who sane-washed him for $.
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The federalist society & the heritage foundation
Everyone else involved in Project 2025 & media members who actively called Harris & Democrats liars for pointing out it was the plan like “fact checkers” who said “oh it’s not the same name so it’s not the plan”.
Comedians who sane-washed him for $.
Everyone else involved in Project 2025 & media members who actively called Harris & Democrats liars for pointing out it was the plan like “fact checkers” who said “oh it’s not the same name so it’s not the plan”.
Comedians who sane-washed him for $.
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Media members who normalized shit like giving a blowjob to a microphone, “eating the pets”, & other various racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, trash.
Media who simply didn’t cover the Biden-Harris admin’s 5 “Investing in America” tours beyond local media mostly not acknowledging Biden’s role.
Media who simply didn’t cover the Biden-Harris admin’s 5 “Investing in America” tours beyond local media mostly not acknowledging Biden’s role.
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Media members who normalized shit like giving a blowjob to a microphone, “eating the pets”, & other various racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, trash.
Media who simply didn’t cover the Biden-Harris admin’s 5 “Investing in America” tours beyond local media mostly not acknowledging Biden’s role.
Media who simply didn’t cover the Biden-Harris admin’s 5 “Investing in America” tours beyond local media mostly not acknowledging Biden’s role.
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Pundits who bashed Biden like how Stelter made jokes about him having Parkinson’s because he signed funding legislation.
Self-absorbed podcasters mad they didn’t get jobs.
“Experts” like reproductive rights specialists who didn’t even know Harris was on a Reproductive Freedom tour for months.
Self-absorbed podcasters mad they didn’t get jobs.
“Experts” like reproductive rights specialists who didn’t even know Harris was on a Reproductive Freedom tour for months.
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Pundits who bashed Biden like how Stelter made jokes about him having Parkinson’s because he signed funding legislation.
Self-absorbed podcasters mad they didn’t get jobs.
“Experts” like reproductive rights specialists who didn’t even know Harris was on a Reproductive Freedom tour for months.
Self-absorbed podcasters mad they didn’t get jobs.
“Experts” like reproductive rights specialists who didn’t even know Harris was on a Reproductive Freedom tour for months.
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*checks notes*
The majority of white men & women voters who chose this yet again as always since the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Everyone else who voted for it too.
Everyone who sat out
Everyone who voted against it but spent the whole time suppressing the vote
Access journalists normalizing it…
The majority of white men & women voters who chose this yet again as always since the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Everyone else who voted for it too.
Everyone who sat out
Everyone who voted against it but spent the whole time suppressing the vote
Access journalists normalizing it…
There’s is no shortage of people to blame for this particular moment in American history
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
*checks notes*
The majority of white men & women voters who chose this yet again as always since the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Everyone else who voted for it too.
Everyone who sat out
Everyone who voted against it but spent the whole time suppressing the vote
Access journalists normalizing it…
The majority of white men & women voters who chose this yet again as always since the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Everyone else who voted for it too.
Everyone who sat out
Everyone who voted against it but spent the whole time suppressing the vote
Access journalists normalizing it…
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Stop saying Congress when you mean republicans. If you continue to complain about "Congress," when Republicans control both bodies, then you're stupid (get smarter!) or you're intentionally misleading people (lying/grifting)!
a woman is making a funny face and saying `` use your brain '' in front of a bunch of clothes .
ALT: a woman is making a funny face and saying `` use your brain '' in front of a bunch of clothes .
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Stop saying Congress when you mean republicans. If you continue to complain about "Congress," when Republicans control both bodies, then you're stupid (get smarter!) or you're intentionally misleading people (lying/grifting)!
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This is eugenics. It is evil.
"Come on Carl, you have to be exaggerating."
Nope. This is the social media manager and CEO for Keeper, the "AI Matchmaker for Finding Your Soulmate", as profiled therein.
Nope. This is the social media manager and CEO for Keeper, the "AI Matchmaker for Finding Your Soulmate", as profiled therein.
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 AM
This is eugenics. It is evil.
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"Marco Rubio is having a moment" is a less organic sentiment than "River City is endangered by the presence of a pool hall."
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 AM
"Marco Rubio is having a moment" is a less organic sentiment than "River City is endangered by the presence of a pool hall."
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If you hate liberals so much you will give fascists power, you are not principled, you are a fascist.
January 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
If you hate liberals so much you will give fascists power, you are not principled, you are a fascist.