Aaron Daniel
@aarondanieldean.bsky.social
Liberal progressive Gen X here for the news & politics/ pro-science/ 🚫social hierarchy/ agnostic atheist/ I believe the USA can be the exceptional egalitarian, multiracial, pluralist democracy alluded to in our founding, but, not yet fully realized.
This thread right here! They hate identity politics until they can use it to villainize a non-white identity.
Why POC collectively hold our breath when there’s a mass shooting or high profile crime before the suspect is even identified:
• Afghan man shoots a National Guard member:
With zero knowledge of the background or motive, the right screams that Muslims are terrorists and must be deported.
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• Afghan man shoots a National Guard member:
With zero knowledge of the background or motive, the right screams that Muslims are terrorists and must be deported.
🧵
November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This thread right here! They hate identity politics until they can use it to villainize a non-white identity.
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Among other travesties in this statement, National Guard soldiers are not "law enforcement"
REPORTER: There are people upset with the president, believing the National Guard members shouldn't have been there
PIRRO: I don't even wanna talk about whether they should've been there. We ought to kiss the ground and thank God that the president said it's time to bring in more law enforcement
PIRRO: I don't even wanna talk about whether they should've been there. We ought to kiss the ground and thank God that the president said it's time to bring in more law enforcement
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Among other travesties in this statement, National Guard soldiers are not "law enforcement"
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P.S.: Competitive depravity is also why Trump's followers--from MTG & Lauren Boebert in Congress, to the average red hat in the street--seem hell-bent on violating every social norms at every opportunity. They can't get away with as much as their leader, but they imitate & aspire to be like him.
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
P.S.: Competitive depravity is also why Trump's followers--from MTG & Lauren Boebert in Congress, to the average red hat in the street--seem hell-bent on violating every social norms at every opportunity. They can't get away with as much as their leader, but they imitate & aspire to be like him.
It's well past time to quit X.
This is the correct take. Stewing in white supremacist propaganda is bad for your thinking. And if think you are so savvy that it won’t impact you, you are the exact kind of mark they are slowly converting (I’m looking at you, centrist pundits).
It’s really funny how a generation will roll its eyes at parents who watch Fox News but doesn’t see why being immersed in Twitter is having the same effect. Lots of serious people show up on Fox News too but that shouldn’t be your primary source on the news.
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
It's well past time to quit X.
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Disagree: broligarch obsession with acquiring Greenland is not neoroyalism.
Their goal isn't monarchy, but piracy & warlordism. Theil et al. are looting the world for personal gain.
Structurally, their model is neo-colonialism or "empire by private contract," in the words of Steven Press.
More:
Their goal isn't monarchy, but piracy & warlordism. Theil et al. are looting the world for personal gain.
Structurally, their model is neo-colonialism or "empire by private contract," in the words of Steven Press.
More:
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Disagree: broligarch obsession with acquiring Greenland is not neoroyalism.
Their goal isn't monarchy, but piracy & warlordism. Theil et al. are looting the world for personal gain.
Structurally, their model is neo-colonialism or "empire by private contract," in the words of Steven Press.
More:
Their goal isn't monarchy, but piracy & warlordism. Theil et al. are looting the world for personal gain.
Structurally, their model is neo-colonialism or "empire by private contract," in the words of Steven Press.
More:
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
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Historian Quinn Slobodian in the Financial Times today describing how eugenics is now firmly back on the political agenda
www.ft.com/content/23e9...
www.ft.com/content/23e9...
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Historian Quinn Slobodian in the Financial Times today describing how eugenics is now firmly back on the political agenda
www.ft.com/content/23e9...
www.ft.com/content/23e9...
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So much of what we're seeing in US and European politics right now is driven by status anxiety. And so much of that perceived loss of status is based on the West's distorted view of itself and the rest of the world, and of how global inequality became the "normal" field on which history plays out.
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
So much of what we're seeing in US and European politics right now is driven by status anxiety. And so much of that perceived loss of status is based on the West's distorted view of itself and the rest of the world, and of how global inequality became the "normal" field on which history plays out.
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"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
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The goal of the republicans plan is to create a socially Darwinian society that allows the most at risk to die without being seen or heard.
It’s all social murder at scale and eugenics all the way down.
The republicans are building the tools of mass death and painting them as public health.
It’s all social murder at scale and eugenics all the way down.
The republicans are building the tools of mass death and painting them as public health.
This is far worse than anyone expected.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The goal of the republicans plan is to create a socially Darwinian society that allows the most at risk to die without being seen or heard.
It’s all social murder at scale and eugenics all the way down.
The republicans are building the tools of mass death and painting them as public health.
It’s all social murder at scale and eugenics all the way down.
The republicans are building the tools of mass death and painting them as public health.
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What the Epstein files show is the *solidarity* of many men-across class, race, religion, profession & party affiliation-in the global political project of keeping the boot on women's necks.
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
Like I dunno, maybe the reason it took a lady to break open the story of all the men protecting the dude trafficking underage girls is because the male journos were all emailing him making jokes about it?
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What the Epstein files show is the *solidarity* of many men-across class, race, religion, profession & party affiliation-in the global political project of keeping the boot on women's necks.
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
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This is a shocking corruption that is part of the budget bill. Really, read how crazy this is.
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This is a shocking corruption that is part of the budget bill. Really, read how crazy this is.
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man we need a way to say "the moral rot and depravity of this country's elite must be burned out of it with cleansing fire" that isn't wildly reactionary-coded
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
man we need a way to say "the moral rot and depravity of this country's elite must be burned out of it with cleansing fire" that isn't wildly reactionary-coded
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Time for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to replace @schumer.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Time for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to replace @schumer.senate.gov
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We've been hearing this tired Reagan-era talking point for 45 years: "I don't want to pay for some undeserving stranger's insurance!"
You already are, bro. That's how private insurance works, too--you just pay a lot more and get a lot less with the private version.
You already are, bro. That's how private insurance works, too--you just pay a lot more and get a lot less with the private version.
Comer: "This is a fake economy. You can't have 1/3 of America receiving some type of free government healthcare and then have another 1/3 that's getting a subsidized rate. That falls on the final 1/3 that's having to pay increased premiums."
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We've been hearing this tired Reagan-era talking point for 45 years: "I don't want to pay for some undeserving stranger's insurance!"
You already are, bro. That's how private insurance works, too--you just pay a lot more and get a lot less with the private version.
You already are, bro. That's how private insurance works, too--you just pay a lot more and get a lot less with the private version.
I wonder if Vince Gilligan had any idea how timely a metaphor this frame would be right now for this county. If you haven't seen #Pluribus yet, I HIGHLY recommend it!
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I wonder if Vince Gilligan had any idea how timely a metaphor this frame would be right now for this county. If you haven't seen #Pluribus yet, I HIGHLY recommend it!
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Many in Trump’s administration now live on military bases, to shield themselves from the majority of Americans they are screwing over in favor of the oligarchs.
Many Republicans won’t do town halls.
They avoid the citizenry because they’ve stopped serving them.
We deserve much better.
Many Republicans won’t do town halls.
They avoid the citizenry because they’ve stopped serving them.
We deserve much better.
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Many in Trump’s administration now live on military bases, to shield themselves from the majority of Americans they are screwing over in favor of the oligarchs.
Many Republicans won’t do town halls.
They avoid the citizenry because they’ve stopped serving them.
We deserve much better.
Many Republicans won’t do town halls.
They avoid the citizenry because they’ve stopped serving them.
We deserve much better.
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The big difference between Trump's first term and second is that he didn't burn down a strong economy with tariffs last time around. It's a lot easier for voters to overlook his bigoted nonsense and authoritarian bluster when they feel good about material conditions.
November 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The big difference between Trump's first term and second is that he didn't burn down a strong economy with tariffs last time around. It's a lot easier for voters to overlook his bigoted nonsense and authoritarian bluster when they feel good about material conditions.
The cruelty of this Administration stems from their complete lack of empathy. Leaders that don't care about people will always lead us to bad places.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The cruelty of this Administration stems from their complete lack of empathy. Leaders that don't care about people will always lead us to bad places.
He's building a Corporate funded ballroom while starving children. Does he think he's fooling anyone?
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
He's building a Corporate funded ballroom while starving children. Does he think he's fooling anyone?
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losing so bad last night means the GOP knows they need to bend and break the law to stay in power, and they'll do whatever it takes
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
losing so bad last night means the GOP knows they need to bend and break the law to stay in power, and they'll do whatever it takes
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Good morning.
Last night was a referendum on Trump's corruption, cruelty, and chaos.
But it's also not a coincidence these big wins came at the exact moment when Democrats are using our power to stand for something and be strong.
A huge risk to not learn that lesson.
Last night was a referendum on Trump's corruption, cruelty, and chaos.
But it's also not a coincidence these big wins came at the exact moment when Democrats are using our power to stand for something and be strong.
A huge risk to not learn that lesson.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Good morning.
Last night was a referendum on Trump's corruption, cruelty, and chaos.
But it's also not a coincidence these big wins came at the exact moment when Democrats are using our power to stand for something and be strong.
A huge risk to not learn that lesson.
Last night was a referendum on Trump's corruption, cruelty, and chaos.
But it's also not a coincidence these big wins came at the exact moment when Democrats are using our power to stand for something and be strong.
A huge risk to not learn that lesson.
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Make no mistake, Trump was absolutely on the ballot last night.
All his endorsed candidates got trounced.
It was a rebuke of him, his policies, his cruelty and his corruption.
It was a rebuke of authoritarianism, of fascism.
Working class Americans want their country back.
All his endorsed candidates got trounced.
It was a rebuke of him, his policies, his cruelty and his corruption.
It was a rebuke of authoritarianism, of fascism.
Working class Americans want their country back.
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Make no mistake, Trump was absolutely on the ballot last night.
All his endorsed candidates got trounced.
It was a rebuke of him, his policies, his cruelty and his corruption.
It was a rebuke of authoritarianism, of fascism.
Working class Americans want their country back.
All his endorsed candidates got trounced.
It was a rebuke of him, his policies, his cruelty and his corruption.
It was a rebuke of authoritarianism, of fascism.
Working class Americans want their country back.
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The factional grifters will hate this, but the Mamdani-Spanberger-Sherrill axis actually suggests the outlines of a broad, emerging Dem coalition organized around both anti-Trump *and* affordability politics, not a party bitterly divided against itself.
These big wins will embolden Dems to take on Trump's lawbreaking and show there's a price for GOP enabling of him. Folks hate to hear this, but normal patterns are asserting themselves: Liberalism isn't dead, Rs are likely to lose in 2026, and Trump is really unpopular, not a magical exception.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The factional grifters will hate this, but the Mamdani-Spanberger-Sherrill axis actually suggests the outlines of a broad, emerging Dem coalition organized around both anti-Trump *and* affordability politics, not a party bitterly divided against itself.
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Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Mamdani: "We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him."