Chris Dicely
@arcani.bsky.social
Software Developer, TTRPG enjoyer, Political Opinion haver. He/him.
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turns out when you hire based on loyalty to the worst idea that has ever existed, you get a lot of people who are lazy self serving idiots on top of being ontologically evil
March 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
turns out when you hire based on loyalty to the worst idea that has ever existed, you get a lot of people who are lazy self serving idiots on top of being ontologically evil
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AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
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It's a slave trade.
El Salvador is going along with a slave trade.
El Salvador is going along with a slave trade.
Totally agree with this. Flying a person to a third country that they may never have been to, directly into a prison where they are going to be forced to do hard labor, is not a deportation; it's something else entirely.
@washingtonpost.com They were not DEPORTED. Deported means sending them back to their country of origin. These people were sent to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, without any due process or any analysis as to whether they feared harm in El Salvador!
March 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
It's a slave trade.
El Salvador is going along with a slave trade.
El Salvador is going along with a slave trade.
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BREAKING: A court overturned Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING: A court overturned Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
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These are innocent people, seeking asylum, who have been shipped to the comic book version of a totalitarian labor camp, with zero process at all, based on a deeply xenophobic administration noticing their tattoos. It's fascism outright, at home, and history will damn the Democrats who are silent
This is horrifying! Family members of some of the people sent to do hard labor in a Salvadoran prison by Trump confirm their loved ones weren't members of a gang.
One woman said her brother got a tattoo of a rose in Dallas, and because of that they accused him of being a gang member.
One woman said her brother got a tattoo of a rose in Dallas, and because of that they accused him of being a gang member.
March 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
These are innocent people, seeking asylum, who have been shipped to the comic book version of a totalitarian labor camp, with zero process at all, based on a deeply xenophobic administration noticing their tattoos. It's fascism outright, at home, and history will damn the Democrats who are silent
It isn't really “irony”; the strategy is choosing a target likely to fold and make a voluntary accommodation rather than fight, to get mommentum and set public expectations.
The irony of Columbia being the first target after being at the vanguard against its own students and faculty exercising their right of free speech.
Shafik’s unnecessary and preemptive appeasement totally backfiring
Shafik’s unnecessary and preemptive appeasement totally backfiring
The Trump administration is threatening to cut tens of millions of dollars in federal funding for Columbia University, making the school the first major target in its effort to root out what it considers antisemitic harassment on college campuses.
March 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It isn't really “irony”; the strategy is choosing a target likely to fold and make a voluntary accommodation rather than fight, to get mommentum and set public expectations.
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Reminder for marginalized citizens of fascist regimes that if things become pressing, you don't have to think about immigration as 'all or nothing'. This is an error I see many westerners make--that if you can't get residency/asylum right away then it's not worth trying.
February 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reminder for marginalized citizens of fascist regimes that if things become pressing, you don't have to think about immigration as 'all or nothing'. This is an error I see many westerners make--that if you can't get residency/asylum right away then it's not worth trying.
Rubio-Lavrov is the new Ribbentrop-Molotov.
I'm at an absolute loss for words. This isn't just letting off a violent kleptocratic petrostate for destroying a neighbor, but actively rewarding them.
February 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Rubio-Lavrov is the new Ribbentrop-Molotov.
“For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other” —Thomas Paine
February 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other” —Thomas Paine
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UPDATE: Judge CHUTKAN has called a 4pm hearing on the lawsuit over Elon Musk's authority to run DOGE.
February 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
UPDATE: Judge CHUTKAN has called a 4pm hearing on the lawsuit over Elon Musk's authority to run DOGE.
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Major breaking trans news: The States of Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon have sued the Trump administration to block it from enforcing a national gender affirming care ban for those under 19 years of age.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
February 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Major breaking trans news: The States of Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon have sued the Trump administration to block it from enforcing a national gender affirming care ban for those under 19 years of age.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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If your child has lost care, I highly suggest you send a copy of this letter to your hospital administration.
February 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If your child has lost care, I highly suggest you send a copy of this letter to your hospital administration.
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Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
Attorney General Neronha and 14 attorneys general issue joint statement on protecting access to gender-affirming care | Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
riag.ri.gov
February 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
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on the fence in the Senate to act. (They acknowledged that activism scripts are also helpful, so keep doing that, but human stories are more so.)
2. Please ask your friends and family in other states to do the same, because it will help our Senators increase their number of allies in the Senate. /2
2. Please ask your friends and family in other states to do the same, because it will help our Senators increase their number of allies in the Senate. /2
February 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
on the fence in the Senate to act. (They acknowledged that activism scripts are also helpful, so keep doing that, but human stories are more so.)
2. Please ask your friends and family in other states to do the same, because it will help our Senators increase their number of allies in the Senate. /2
2. Please ask your friends and family in other states to do the same, because it will help our Senators increase their number of allies in the Senate. /2
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At a meeting today with staffers for Senators Markey and Warren, the staffers made two concrete asks:
1. Please call or email and share your stories about how the current administration’s actions are hurting or will hurt you personally. The Senators can use these human stories to persuade those /1
1. Please call or email and share your stories about how the current administration’s actions are hurting or will hurt you personally. The Senators can use these human stories to persuade those /1
February 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At a meeting today with staffers for Senators Markey and Warren, the staffers made two concrete asks:
1. Please call or email and share your stories about how the current administration’s actions are hurting or will hurt you personally. The Senators can use these human stories to persuade those /1
1. Please call or email and share your stories about how the current administration’s actions are hurting or will hurt you personally. The Senators can use these human stories to persuade those /1
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grind the government to a halt
stop voting for any nominees, object to every unanimous consent, do a rotating talking filibuster on the senate floor going over the transformation of the United States into Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s personal fiefdom
act like what’s happening is happening
stop voting for any nominees, object to every unanimous consent, do a rotating talking filibuster on the senate floor going over the transformation of the United States into Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s personal fiefdom
act like what’s happening is happening
Tonight Donald Trump fired dozens of prosecutors at the DC U.S. Attorney's office and agents at the FBI.
Another Friday Night Massacre, as the President removes those loyal to the constitution.
And installs those loyal to him.
Another Friday Night Massacre, as the President removes those loyal to the constitution.
And installs those loyal to him.
February 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
grind the government to a halt
stop voting for any nominees, object to every unanimous consent, do a rotating talking filibuster on the senate floor going over the transformation of the United States into Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s personal fiefdom
act like what’s happening is happening
stop voting for any nominees, object to every unanimous consent, do a rotating talking filibuster on the senate floor going over the transformation of the United States into Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s personal fiefdom
act like what’s happening is happening
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
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Idgaf I’m still fighting for guaranteed healthcare.
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
January 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Idgaf I’m still fighting for guaranteed healthcare.
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
Aspiration is the answer. Not just “we’re not the bad guys.”
We need something more meaningful than that. I want a future worth fighting for. They have no vision. We do. Lean into our strengths and knock them out. 👊🏽
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wrote this in the trans tuesday essay after the election and it bears repeating today
my trans siblings, i love you
we need you 🩷
my trans siblings, i love you
we need you 🩷
January 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
wrote this in the trans tuesday essay after the election and it bears repeating today
my trans siblings, i love you
we need you 🩷
my trans siblings, i love you
we need you 🩷
Just a reminder, the fascism going on at the federal level is not confined to that level.
www.newsweek.com/tennessee-bi...
www.newsweek.com/tennessee-bi...
Tennessee bill would prohibit voting against Trump immigration policies
The legislation could mean jail time and a fine for those supporting sanctuary policies designed to protect migrants.
www.newsweek.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Just a reminder, the fascism going on at the federal level is not confined to that level.
www.newsweek.com/tennessee-bi...
www.newsweek.com/tennessee-bi...
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Went down to visually confirm in one city and yes they are present in south florida.
From what i can gather theyre staking out malls, schools and hardware stores and supermarkets luckily they dont seem to have the support of local LEOs
From what i can gather theyre staking out malls, schools and hardware stores and supermarkets luckily they dont seem to have the support of local LEOs
Over the last couple hours ive been Seeing reports that ICE been spotted in the south florida in the cities of golden gate, pompano beach, greenacres, and ft pierce.
If You get stopped remember you have a right to remain silent. Dont let them intimidate you.
If You get stopped remember you have a right to remain silent. Dont let them intimidate you.
January 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Went down to visually confirm in one city and yes they are present in south florida.
From what i can gather theyre staking out malls, schools and hardware stores and supermarkets luckily they dont seem to have the support of local LEOs
From what i can gather theyre staking out malls, schools and hardware stores and supermarkets luckily they dont seem to have the support of local LEOs
Any Senator—and this ks particularly about Democrats, we know the GOP is all-in on fascism—making deals to ease the path and speed through Trump nominees is actively collaborating with the fascist takeover and no different than the fascists taking over.
January 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Any Senator—and this ks particularly about Democrats, we know the GOP is all-in on fascism—making deals to ease the path and speed through Trump nominees is actively collaborating with the fascist takeover and no different than the fascists taking over.
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I am getting spotty reports of hospital systems in blue states cancelling gender affirming care appointments for those under 19 years of age.
If true, this would be a major problem, as systems comply with illegal EOs in advance out of fear of DOJ weaponization.
Please let me know if yours has.
If true, this would be a major problem, as systems comply with illegal EOs in advance out of fear of DOJ weaponization.
Please let me know if yours has.
January 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am getting spotty reports of hospital systems in blue states cancelling gender affirming care appointments for those under 19 years of age.
If true, this would be a major problem, as systems comply with illegal EOs in advance out of fear of DOJ weaponization.
Please let me know if yours has.
If true, this would be a major problem, as systems comply with illegal EOs in advance out of fear of DOJ weaponization.
Please let me know if yours has.