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People > Profit
LISTEN TO BLACK WOMEN!!!!
Gift Links save Democracy!
Blog at http://ToreUpButTrue.blogspot.com
avatar Sculpture by Olga Ziemska
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Binaries are primitive thinking structures. The sun is up or down. Someone is good or evil, right or wrong. People who like binaries usually like simple answers and one-shot solutions to problems. So you get Us or Them, War or Peace, Win or Lose politics from those primitive brains.
If anyone deserves to lie in state in the Rotunda, it’s Rob Reiner. He told us who we are as Americans far better than any politician: Flawed dreamers, dogged right-doers, life-long friends. We are all bereft by his loss.
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
If anyone deserves to lie in state in the Rotunda, it’s Rob Reiner. He told us who we are as Americans far better than any politician: Flawed dreamers, dogged right-doers, life-long friends. We are all bereft by his loss.
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2028: "Strong rope, no floor"
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
2028: "Strong rope, no floor"
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"While elite journos and businessmen kiss the ring of Trump, people in jammies and slippers confront ICE in the street. The courage of ordinary people has been stunning compared to the elite."
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
Trump Is a Weak, Failing President, and the Media Is Finally Saying So
As Trump’s downward spiral starts producing harsher media coverage, a writer who regularly dissects MAGA and political media explains why he’s entering a tailspin that will be very hard to reverse.
newrepublic.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"While elite journos and businessmen kiss the ring of Trump, people in jammies and slippers confront ICE in the street. The courage of ordinary people has been stunning compared to the elite."
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
On the pod @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is good on Trump's downward spiral:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
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Though my experiences with Toyota Prius(es) I owned have been fantastic, I find this is disgusting. If, like me, you don't believe greed, corruption, misogyny, bigotry and hate towards our neighbors represents America, call Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and let them know!
www.jalopnik.com/2028920/toyo...
www.jalopnik.com/2028920/toyo...
Toyota Chairman Goes Full MAGA At NASCAR-Inspired Event He Threw In Japan - Jalopnik
Remember when Elon Musk was the only automotive CEO pandering to President Donald Trump?
www.jalopnik.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Though my experiences with Toyota Prius(es) I owned have been fantastic, I find this is disgusting. If, like me, you don't believe greed, corruption, misogyny, bigotry and hate towards our neighbors represents America, call Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and let them know!
www.jalopnik.com/2028920/toyo...
www.jalopnik.com/2028920/toyo...
“It was strongly suggested to me that Mel Gibson is someone who had a personal relationship with the president and that really should be all I needed to know.”
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“It was strongly suggested to me that Mel Gibson is someone who had a personal relationship with the president and that really should be all I needed to know.”
D&D as a perfect microcosm of toxic male identity. Good article, note that this has a gift link.
The far right is obsessed with Lord of the Rings and Musk keeps posting about "hobbits" because modern scientific racism owes more to fantasy worlds and gaming systems than genetic science, and they see both as effective mediums for right-wing propaganda www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Elon Musk Needs Dungeons and Dragons to Be Racist
The fantastical roots of “scientific racism”
www.theatlantic.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
D&D as a perfect microcosm of toxic male identity. Good article, note that this has a gift link.
“I firmly believe the (economic) AI apocalypse is coming. These companies are not profitable. They can't be profitable. They keep the lights on by soaking up hundreds of billions of dollars in other people's money and then lighting it on fire.”
Doctorow on the impending economic collapse when the AI bubble bursts. pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...
Pluralistic: The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh (27 Sep 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
October 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“I firmly believe the (economic) AI apocalypse is coming. These companies are not profitable. They can't be profitable. They keep the lights on by soaking up hundreds of billions of dollars in other people's money and then lighting it on fire.”
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“The only moments in our lives that count for anything are those when we do the right thing — when we don’t have to look down at the table but can raise our heads and look each other in the eye. Nothing else matters.” —Russian dissident Alexei Navalny
www.treason.io/p/read-why-a...
www.treason.io/p/read-why-a...
READ: Why are you staring at the table?
A dead Russian dissident has words for all of us, on the eve of Trump charging his critics with crimes.
www.treason.io
September 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“The only moments in our lives that count for anything are those when we do the right thing — when we don’t have to look down at the table but can raise our heads and look each other in the eye. Nothing else matters.” —Russian dissident Alexei Navalny
www.treason.io/p/read-why-a...
www.treason.io/p/read-why-a...
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Tylenol does not cause autism. Autism does not have symptoms. Apparently some pharmaceutical company is coming out with a drug for autism “symptoms.” Dpn’t be fooled. This is insider trading, and he stands to profit from Kenvue AND this new bullsht drug.
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Tylenol does not cause autism. Autism does not have symptoms. Apparently some pharmaceutical company is coming out with a drug for autism “symptoms.” Dpn’t be fooled. This is insider trading, and he stands to profit from Kenvue AND this new bullsht drug.
Is it just me or does all the thoughtcrime and speech punishment after Kirk’s murder smack of fear that we will copycat on their ass? They feel all right about ICE beating up peaceful protestors, but the ridiculous and transparent terror of their “radical leftist” propaganda might not be just words.
September 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Is it just me or does all the thoughtcrime and speech punishment after Kirk’s murder smack of fear that we will copycat on their ass? They feel all right about ICE beating up peaceful protestors, but the ridiculous and transparent terror of their “radical leftist” propaganda might not be just words.
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CBS parent company Paramount canceled Colbert to win approval from Trump's FCC to merge with Skydance.
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
September 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
CBS parent company Paramount canceled Colbert to win approval from Trump's FCC to merge with Skydance.
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
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The context here, of course, is that the “local broadcasters” Carr is egging on are actually huge conglomerates with a pending merger before his office that would give them (and him) vast control over all broadcast television stations
FCC Chair Brendan Carr says Sinclair has "every right" to demand that Jimmy Kimmel to donate to Turning Point USA
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The context here, of course, is that the “local broadcasters” Carr is egging on are actually huge conglomerates with a pending merger before his office that would give them (and him) vast control over all broadcast television stations
Ignore Trump/Kimmel for a minute; what drives this censorship is Capitalism boosted by monopoly. Mergers & takeovers by powerful corporations are more precious to the wealthy than the Constitution. They will always bend the knee for a few more billions in their pockets. Boycott. Opt Out. Buy Local.
September 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ignore Trump/Kimmel for a minute; what drives this censorship is Capitalism boosted by monopoly. Mergers & takeovers by powerful corporations are more precious to the wealthy than the Constitution. They will always bend the knee for a few more billions in their pockets. Boycott. Opt Out. Buy Local.
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“This isn’t a program that’s primarily concerned with changing policies or systems; it’s a fetish for domination.”
I keep saying this, but @jvl.bsky.social is writing the best daily political newsletter there is.
www.thebulwark.com/p/conservati...
I keep saying this, but @jvl.bsky.social is writing the best daily political newsletter there is.
www.thebulwark.com/p/conservati...
“Conservatism” Is Now Just a Domination Fetish
From states rights, a rules-based system, and limited government to a boot stamping on a human face—forever.
www.thebulwark.com
September 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“This isn’t a program that’s primarily concerned with changing policies or systems; it’s a fetish for domination.”
I keep saying this, but @jvl.bsky.social is writing the best daily political newsletter there is.
www.thebulwark.com/p/conservati...
I keep saying this, but @jvl.bsky.social is writing the best daily political newsletter there is.
www.thebulwark.com/p/conservati...
Some excellent points: “This isn't about money. It's about choices. Red states with plenty of money choose to spend it on corporate tax breaks instead of keeping mothers alive.” And “When Republicans brag about "no income tax," they're really saying "we tax the poor instead of the rich."”
September 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Some excellent points: “This isn't about money. It's about choices. Red states with plenty of money choose to spend it on corporate tax breaks instead of keeping mothers alive.” And “When Republicans brag about "no income tax," they're really saying "we tax the poor instead of the rich."”
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If you've been stressed about fascism in the US (and who the hell isn't?), I literally cannot recommend more strongly getting OUT and going to REAL EVENTS like this with people in your community who are DOING SOMETHING. An absolute balm for the soul - and it's HOW WE WIN.
September 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
If you've been stressed about fascism in the US (and who the hell isn't?), I literally cannot recommend more strongly getting OUT and going to REAL EVENTS like this with people in your community who are DOING SOMETHING. An absolute balm for the soul - and it's HOW WE WIN.
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A white cishet ultra conservative shot and killed another white cishet ultra conservative and now the other white cishet ultra conservatives are making it the problem of everyone else but themselves, which is the whitest most ultra conservative shit there is.
September 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A white cishet ultra conservative shot and killed another white cishet ultra conservative and now the other white cishet ultra conservatives are making it the problem of everyone else but themselves, which is the whitest most ultra conservative shit there is.
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The history of the Earth is written on migrations. Every species has grappled with migration to survive.
We can embrace migration as a quest for human survival or we can pretend to artificially put up walls and fail humanity altogether.
From amoeba to AI, migration has been central to Earth.
We can embrace migration as a quest for human survival or we can pretend to artificially put up walls and fail humanity altogether.
From amoeba to AI, migration has been central to Earth.
September 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The history of the Earth is written on migrations. Every species has grappled with migration to survive.
We can embrace migration as a quest for human survival or we can pretend to artificially put up walls and fail humanity altogether.
From amoeba to AI, migration has been central to Earth.
We can embrace migration as a quest for human survival or we can pretend to artificially put up walls and fail humanity altogether.
From amoeba to AI, migration has been central to Earth.
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From yesterday: Many people refuse to reconsider their feelings about Schumer's March Continuing Resolution decision, and so don't want to look at the benefit of keeping courts open.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/08/k...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/08/k...
Keeping the Courts Open in March Sustained Habeas Corpus - emptywheel
The way in which the JGG immigration case and related Alien Enemies Act cases have proceeded since Senate Democrats permitted Republicans to keep government open in March is a testament to the value t...
www.emptywheel.net
September 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From yesterday: Many people refuse to reconsider their feelings about Schumer's March Continuing Resolution decision, and so don't want to look at the benefit of keeping courts open.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/08/k...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/08/k...
All this global suffering is designed to make one deranged entitled white man happy.
September 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
All this global suffering is designed to make one deranged entitled white man happy.
This was inevitable. Especially in Stand Your Ground, no gun reg states. People will most certainly die.
Masked men came to the door claiming to be police with a warrant. They weren’t. When they started shooting, the homeowner shot back and killed them: www.khou.com/article/news...
Homeowner shoots, kills 2 men in ski masks claiming to be officers, HPD says
Two men are dead after police say they were impersonating officers at a southeast Houston home overnight.
www.khou.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This was inevitable. Especially in Stand Your Ground, no gun reg states. People will most certainly die.
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"Belief in the coming of artificial general intelligence (AGI) approaches messianic, driven higher by investment-seeking hypesters, heavy drug users, and millenarian true believers, all of whom can reference science fiction, but not necessarily get it."
The Third Algorithm
ChatGPT and other generative AI isn't about to create superintelligence, but even if what we see now is it, the impact is on the scale of Google search and algorithmic social media, except maybe worse
www.arcdigital.media
August 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"Belief in the coming of artificial general intelligence (AGI) approaches messianic, driven higher by investment-seeking hypesters, heavy drug users, and millenarian true believers, all of whom can reference science fiction, but not necessarily get it."