Who's A Grumpy Bear?
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Interested in good faith logical debate.
I'm not offended if you don't follow me back.
ex-libertarian independent, align mostly w/ social democracy now
Interested in good faith logical debate.
I'm not offended if you don't follow me back.
ex-libertarian independent, align mostly w/ social democracy now
I usually get "vicarious embarrassment" when people are publicly humiliated. Not in this case.
Thank you, Trump admin, for showing me that my empathy reaches only so far.
Thank you, Trump admin, for showing me that my empathy reaches only so far.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I usually get "vicarious embarrassment" when people are publicly humiliated. Not in this case.
Thank you, Trump admin, for showing me that my empathy reaches only so far.
Thank you, Trump admin, for showing me that my empathy reaches only so far.
I'm offering my services for a fee:
I will come into your thread and argue with you, provide you with clever comebacks over DM's (or use those of your choosing) and I will eventually admit defeat.
I will come into your thread and argue with you, provide you with clever comebacks over DM's (or use those of your choosing) and I will eventually admit defeat.
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I'm offering my services for a fee:
I will come into your thread and argue with you, provide you with clever comebacks over DM's (or use those of your choosing) and I will eventually admit defeat.
I will come into your thread and argue with you, provide you with clever comebacks over DM's (or use those of your choosing) and I will eventually admit defeat.
[Press X to doubt]
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
U.S. employers added a suprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed seven weeks by the federal government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
[Press X to doubt]
![Therapist: and what do we say when we're sad?
Me: [image of an "Add to cart" button]
Therapist: No.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rsodbaqgl6hvt2pds2kjdjzx/bafkreidp7xktb3totlqx6v5xphxcc4ebrxuii4dbegdc5icbg5ncayesvu@jpeg)
Interesting take on making money from banning books. It's always about money.
NEW: As Texas school districts scramble to comply with a new state law banning "indecent" and "profane" library books, one startup is cashing in.
I dug into tens of thousands of dollars in contracts between the company and Texas public schools. Here's what I learned: 🧵
I dug into tens of thousands of dollars in contracts between the company and Texas public schools. Here's what I learned: 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Interesting take on making money from banning books. It's always about money.
Bummer, I actually like Chobani yogurt. But I'll find another company, I guess.
www.usatoday.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Bummer, I actually like Chobani yogurt. But I'll find another company, I guess.
Kinda insane that this is the first I even heard of this guy... and the information backs this up.
(Though this is outdated, as he was arrested over 2 years ago and -- more importantly -- convicted)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
(Though this is outdated, as he was arrested over 2 years ago and -- more importantly -- convicted)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Kinda insane that this is the first I even heard of this guy... and the information backs this up.
(Though this is outdated, as he was arrested over 2 years ago and -- more importantly -- convicted)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
(Though this is outdated, as he was arrested over 2 years ago and -- more importantly -- convicted)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
9 Congress members stand to gain over $1M each from the re-opening bill
www.reddit.com/r/law/commen...
www.reddit.com/r/law/commen...
From the law community on Reddit: New funding bill that will reopen the US government will specifically pay out 9 congressmembers over $1mil each
Posted by jesuswasagaymagician - 11,694 votes and 448 comments
www.reddit.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
9 Congress members stand to gain over $1M each from the re-opening bill
www.reddit.com/r/law/commen...
www.reddit.com/r/law/commen...
In 2019, motor vehicle crashes cost America $340 billion. Approx 26% of these accidents were caused by speeding (a historic low), which amounts to about $88 billion.
Would conservatives be as interested in being as hard on speeding as on illegal immigration? Both are civil infractions.
Would conservatives be as interested in being as hard on speeding as on illegal immigration? Both are civil infractions.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 AM
In 2019, motor vehicle crashes cost America $340 billion. Approx 26% of these accidents were caused by speeding (a historic low), which amounts to about $88 billion.
Would conservatives be as interested in being as hard on speeding as on illegal immigration? Both are civil infractions.
Would conservatives be as interested in being as hard on speeding as on illegal immigration? Both are civil infractions.
This is just sad
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This is just sad
Translated: "I don't understand the difference in counting 150 million votes across thousands of disparate locations and individual local races. I also forgot that the Republicans won the 2024 election."
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Translated: "I don't understand the difference in counting 150 million votes across thousands of disparate locations and individual local races. I also forgot that the Republicans won the 2024 election."
You've heard of Elf on a Shelf, but have you heard of...
November 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
You've heard of Elf on a Shelf, but have you heard of...
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The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:
(Published 2019)
(Published 2019)
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Tyranny doesn’t steal power all at once. It starves it, vote by vote, truth by truth, until silence feels normal. Today, we still have a voice. Use it before legitimate elections become a memory whispered about in the dark. #Vote
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Tyranny doesn’t steal power all at once. It starves it, vote by vote, truth by truth, until silence feels normal. Today, we still have a voice. Use it before legitimate elections become a memory whispered about in the dark. #Vote
Just a thought - maybe we should be writing our (Republican) reps about this one:
“We got everything done,” he added, “I said, ‘Put it all into one bill and if we get it done, we’re done for four years.’ We don’t need anything more from Congress.”
Maybe their self-preservation will kick in.
“We got everything done,” he added, “I said, ‘Put it all into one bill and if we get it done, we’re done for four years.’ We don’t need anything more from Congress.”
Maybe their self-preservation will kick in.
MSN
www.msn.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Just a thought - maybe we should be writing our (Republican) reps about this one:
“We got everything done,” he added, “I said, ‘Put it all into one bill and if we get it done, we’re done for four years.’ We don’t need anything more from Congress.”
Maybe their self-preservation will kick in.
“We got everything done,” he added, “I said, ‘Put it all into one bill and if we get it done, we’re done for four years.’ We don’t need anything more from Congress.”
Maybe their self-preservation will kick in.
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Journalism tip: If someone says drop the story, that’s a sign to keep reporting.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Journalism tip: If someone says drop the story, that’s a sign to keep reporting.
Back reporters who won’t flinch. Support our independent journalism ➜ propub.li/43MugoG
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If you are making judgment calls on women, you are sexist.
If you are making judgment calls on men, you are sexist.
If you are making judgment calls on black people, you are racist.
If you are making judgment calls on white people, you are racist.
Your particular target of opportunity is not exempt
If you are making judgment calls on men, you are sexist.
If you are making judgment calls on black people, you are racist.
If you are making judgment calls on white people, you are racist.
Your particular target of opportunity is not exempt
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you are making judgment calls on women, you are sexist.
If you are making judgment calls on men, you are sexist.
If you are making judgment calls on black people, you are racist.
If you are making judgment calls on white people, you are racist.
Your particular target of opportunity is not exempt
If you are making judgment calls on men, you are sexist.
If you are making judgment calls on black people, you are racist.
If you are making judgment calls on white people, you are racist.
Your particular target of opportunity is not exempt
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
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I know it's used mockingly, but I'm really tired of seeing "Let that sink in" everywhere.
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I know it's used mockingly, but I'm really tired of seeing "Let that sink in" everywhere.
AFAIK, even though Republicans control all branches of government, a normal bill requires 60 votes in the Senate.
However, Republicans can use (and have used) the reconciliation process to pass with a simple majority.
Why aren't they doing that?
However, Republicans can use (and have used) the reconciliation process to pass with a simple majority.
Why aren't they doing that?
October 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
AFAIK, even though Republicans control all branches of government, a normal bill requires 60 votes in the Senate.
However, Republicans can use (and have used) the reconciliation process to pass with a simple majority.
Why aren't they doing that?
However, Republicans can use (and have used) the reconciliation process to pass with a simple majority.
Why aren't they doing that?