Aidan
@aidanjersey.bsky.social
Add it to the list of things that, had you predicted back in 2024, would’ve gotten you called a hysterical lib with TDS
The Trump administration is considering a radical overhaul of the U.S. refugee system that would slash the program and give preference to English speakers, white South Africans and Europeans who oppose migration. nyti.ms/4qjRk8b
October 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Add it to the list of things that, had you predicted back in 2024, would’ve gotten you called a hysterical lib with TDS
1. Murder of Trayvon Martin
2. Obama re-election
3. Sandy Hook school shooting (2012 was a big year!)
4. Obergefell v. Hodges
5. Trump's 2016 election (stretching the definition of child a bit here, I was 18)
2. Obama re-election
3. Sandy Hook school shooting (2012 was a big year!)
4. Obergefell v. Hodges
5. Trump's 2016 election (stretching the definition of child a bit here, I was 18)
1. Columbine
2. Bush v Gore
3. 9/11
4. Iraq War
5. Global Financial Crisis
2. Bush v Gore
3. 9/11
4. Iraq War
5. Global Financial Crisis
What 5 events defined your childhood?
Chronologically:
1. Second energy crisis
2. Iran Hostages
3. Early 80s Cold War Tension
4. AIDS
5. Iran-Contra
Chronologically:
1. Second energy crisis
2. Iran Hostages
3. Early 80s Cold War Tension
4. AIDS
5. Iran-Contra
October 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
1. Murder of Trayvon Martin
2. Obama re-election
3. Sandy Hook school shooting (2012 was a big year!)
4. Obergefell v. Hodges
5. Trump's 2016 election (stretching the definition of child a bit here, I was 18)
2. Obama re-election
3. Sandy Hook school shooting (2012 was a big year!)
4. Obergefell v. Hodges
5. Trump's 2016 election (stretching the definition of child a bit here, I was 18)
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Pritzer gets the mechanics of authoritarianism – systemic intimidation, seizing control of elections, etc. – in a way others in national democratic leadership don't or won't say out loud.
Pritzker: "One of the reasons Trump wants to send troops into cities is bc he wants to be able to take control of the 2026 elections...if they've got troops in cities, & it becomes a kind of norm for people, then it won't be abnormal for them when they're going to vote having troops at ballot boxes"
September 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Pritzer gets the mechanics of authoritarianism – systemic intimidation, seizing control of elections, etc. – in a way others in national democratic leadership don't or won't say out loud.
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AOC: All in the name of Charlie Kirk, Trump and the FCC are now cynically threatening to shut down ABC and any outlets who give air time to the administration's political critics.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
September 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
AOC: All in the name of Charlie Kirk, Trump and the FCC are now cynically threatening to shut down ABC and any outlets who give air time to the administration's political critics.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Never forget these cowards.
2. The 17 Democrats who voted for the bill can be seen here:
September 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Never forget these cowards.
100% a false flag, come on
- days after Trump calls for guns to be taken from trans people
- Kirk shot while being asked about trans shootings
- military level shot, shooter escapes for nearly a whole day
- just so happens to have “trans ideology” engraved on the cartridges?
too convenient
- days after Trump calls for guns to be taken from trans people
- Kirk shot while being asked about trans shootings
- military level shot, shooter escapes for nearly a whole day
- just so happens to have “trans ideology” engraved on the cartridges?
too convenient
Ammunition engraved with transgender and antifascist ideology was found inside the rifle authorities believe was used in Kirk’s shooting, sources say.
Ammunition in Kirk Shooting Engraved with Transgender, Antifascist Ideology: Sources
Investigators found ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology inside the rifle that authorities believe was used in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to an internal law enforcement bulletin and a person familiar with the investigation.
The older-model
on.wsj.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
100% a false flag, come on
- days after Trump calls for guns to be taken from trans people
- Kirk shot while being asked about trans shootings
- military level shot, shooter escapes for nearly a whole day
- just so happens to have “trans ideology” engraved on the cartridges?
too convenient
- days after Trump calls for guns to be taken from trans people
- Kirk shot while being asked about trans shootings
- military level shot, shooter escapes for nearly a whole day
- just so happens to have “trans ideology” engraved on the cartridges?
too convenient
Obviously covid explains the 2019–>2025 drop, but wtf happened from 1991–>2019?
Support for vaccinating kids against infectious diseases dropped from 81% in 1991 to 51% last year
We are getting dumber as a society
We are getting dumber as a society
September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Obviously covid explains the 2019–>2025 drop, but wtf happened from 1991–>2019?
August 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
christ almighty this is embarrassing
advocating for unilateral disarmament in 2025
advocating for unilateral disarmament in 2025
Gerrymandering is bad actually
And anyone, even governors, who are proposing this are playing a dangerous game that’ll further undermine democracy and further the race to the bottom of fascism
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
And anyone, even governors, who are proposing this are playing a dangerous game that’ll further undermine democracy and further the race to the bottom of fascism
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
‘Crazy hill to die on’: Newsom jolts California with bid to throw out House maps
Newsom’s new obsession has energized, enraged, and confused Democrats.
www.politico.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
christ almighty this is embarrassing
advocating for unilateral disarmament in 2025
advocating for unilateral disarmament in 2025
Yeah, we shouldn’t be putting people with dementia in charge of the nukes. wtf is so controversial about this?
May 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Yeah, we shouldn’t be putting people with dementia in charge of the nukes. wtf is so controversial about this?
Are you referring to impeachment? Zero chance of that happening.
I tend to think he will ultimately be removed from office. But one way or another SOMETHING dramatic is going to happen and it can tilt a lot of different ways.
May 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Are you referring to impeachment? Zero chance of that happening.
Are Newsom and Whitmer in a competition to see who can destroy their 2028 chances the fastest?
California has more super commuters than any other state, with over 300,000 people spending at least 3 hours a day on the road.
By using GenAI to pinpoint the worst traffic bottlenecks, we hope to find real solutions and make these commutes faster and easier.
By using GenAI to pinpoint the worst traffic bottlenecks, we hope to find real solutions and make these commutes faster and easier.
April 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Are Newsom and Whitmer in a competition to see who can destroy their 2028 chances the fastest?
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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there’s a style of reporting that’s basically like “the left hasn’t been duped by the transparently bad faith framing of the right, but I, the reporter, very much have.”
does anyone have a cannon pointed at the sun I can borrow? need to shoot myself into the sun with a cannon
April 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
there’s a style of reporting that’s basically like “the left hasn’t been duped by the transparently bad faith framing of the right, but I, the reporter, very much have.”
What does “precarious position” mean in practical, concrete terms?
Impeachment? Never happening.
Bad midterms? He’s already ignoring Congress.
The courts? They have no enforcement mechanisms.
He’s term-limited and won’t face voters again—so what are we taking about…low approval ratings?
Impeachment? Never happening.
Bad midterms? He’s already ignoring Congress.
The courts? They have no enforcement mechanisms.
He’s term-limited and won’t face voters again—so what are we taking about…low approval ratings?
April 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What does “precarious position” mean in practical, concrete terms?
Impeachment? Never happening.
Bad midterms? He’s already ignoring Congress.
The courts? They have no enforcement mechanisms.
He’s term-limited and won’t face voters again—so what are we taking about…low approval ratings?
Impeachment? Never happening.
Bad midterms? He’s already ignoring Congress.
The courts? They have no enforcement mechanisms.
He’s term-limited and won’t face voters again—so what are we taking about…low approval ratings?
completely baffled how quickly everyone is capitulating
NPR CEO Katherine Maher also concedes to a Republican complaint, saying she is "concerned" about the number of registered Democrats working at NPR compared to the lack of Republicans working at the station...
March 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
completely baffled how quickly everyone is capitulating
Perhaps the most naive op-ed of all
time.
time.
March 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Perhaps the most naive op-ed of all
time.
time.
Literally wtf is her problem. Crypto needs to be banned, not deregulated
Crypto is poised to secure major legislative wins after years of frustration. Kirsten Gillibrand, the newly minted Senate Dem campaign chair, is a big reason why.
"Without her, it doesn't happen," said longtime partner Cynthia Lummis.
GIFT LINK ! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"Without her, it doesn't happen," said longtime partner Cynthia Lummis.
GIFT LINK ! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Crypto’s Clout in Washington Is Soaring
The crypto industry is on a roll in Washington and it’s not just because of Donald Trump.
www.bloomberg.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Literally wtf is her problem. Crypto needs to be banned, not deregulated
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the "America was always fascist" brigade is simultaneously wrong and about as unhelpful as a hangnail
March 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
the "America was always fascist" brigade is simultaneously wrong and about as unhelpful as a hangnail
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It is stunning how committed Trump is to removing American soft power, built up over generations.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization’s director, said
“VOA promotes freedom and democracy around the world … by providing objective and balanced news and information, especially for those living under tyranny.”
“VOA promotes freedom and democracy around the world … by providing objective and balanced news and information, especially for those living under tyranny.”
Trump signs order to gut staff at Voice of America and other US-funded media organizations
President Donald Trump is ordering his administration to gut Voice of America and other pro-democracy media organizations run by the U.S. government.
apnews.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
It is stunning how committed Trump is to removing American soft power, built up over generations.
Schumer (New York, 2028)
Fetterman (Pennsylvania, 2028)
Cortez-Masto (Nevada, 2028)
Durbin (Illinois, 2026)
King (Maine, 2030) (Independent)
Shaheen (New Hampshire, retiring)
Gillibrand (New York, 2030)
Schatz (Hawaii, 2028)
Hassan (New Hampshire, 2028)
Peters (Michigan, retiring)
Fetterman (Pennsylvania, 2028)
Cortez-Masto (Nevada, 2028)
Durbin (Illinois, 2026)
King (Maine, 2030) (Independent)
Shaheen (New Hampshire, retiring)
Gillibrand (New York, 2030)
Schatz (Hawaii, 2028)
Hassan (New Hampshire, 2028)
Peters (Michigan, retiring)
March 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Schumer (New York, 2028)
Fetterman (Pennsylvania, 2028)
Cortez-Masto (Nevada, 2028)
Durbin (Illinois, 2026)
King (Maine, 2030) (Independent)
Shaheen (New Hampshire, retiring)
Gillibrand (New York, 2030)
Schatz (Hawaii, 2028)
Hassan (New Hampshire, 2028)
Peters (Michigan, retiring)
Fetterman (Pennsylvania, 2028)
Cortez-Masto (Nevada, 2028)
Durbin (Illinois, 2026)
King (Maine, 2030) (Independent)
Shaheen (New Hampshire, retiring)
Gillibrand (New York, 2030)
Schatz (Hawaii, 2028)
Hassan (New Hampshire, 2028)
Peters (Michigan, retiring)
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I think we’d all agree on this:
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I think we’d all agree on this:
Yeah, they didn't stand up to him after January 6th, but they will now? Fucking idiot.
Schumer tells me Republicans might try to jam Democrats again in September, but thinks Trump will be less popular then and Republican appropriators might be more willing to stand up to him. He said they refused to do so now.
March 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Yeah, they didn't stand up to him after January 6th, but they will now? Fucking idiot.
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You will not understand MAGA/Trumpism until you understand how many Americans are domestic abusers or grew up in abusive environments. Trump sits in at the top of the dominance heirarchy for them in a way that does not make sense to those of us who grew up in healthy families.
March 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
You will not understand MAGA/Trumpism until you understand how many Americans are domestic abusers or grew up in abusive environments. Trump sits in at the top of the dominance heirarchy for them in a way that does not make sense to those of us who grew up in healthy families.