BeenInTheDark
@beeninthedark.bsky.social
Former newspaper publisher now retired and pursuing happiness while learning how to fight fascism. NO DMs.
Watch this and let me know if it doesn’t make you shiver a little bit.
The Empire Collapse Pattern: Rome, Spain, Britain... USA Is Next
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November 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Watch this and let me know if it doesn’t make you shiver a little bit.
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And it's the same criteria for the cabinet members under him...... .
June 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
And it's the same criteria for the cabinet members under him...... .
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Spanish film maker Pedro Almodóvar, while accepting the 50th annual Chaplin award.
June 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Spanish film maker Pedro Almodóvar, while accepting the 50th annual Chaplin award.
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Let’s Get Loud !
June 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Let’s Get Loud !
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I stand with California and Governor Gavin Newsom.
There is no riot. There is no emergency. The National Guard needs to be recalled — now.
🚨 NEW: California is suing the Trump administration for illegally deploying the state’s National Guard.
There is no riot. There is no emergency. The National Guard needs to be recalled — now.
🚨 NEW: California is suing the Trump administration for illegally deploying the state’s National Guard.
June 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I stand with California and Governor Gavin Newsom.
There is no riot. There is no emergency. The National Guard needs to be recalled — now.
🚨 NEW: California is suing the Trump administration for illegally deploying the state’s National Guard.
There is no riot. There is no emergency. The National Guard needs to be recalled — now.
🚨 NEW: California is suing the Trump administration for illegally deploying the state’s National Guard.
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Pride Month so far: Jonathan Joss is murdered in a disgusting hate crime and the Navy intentionally announces they are changing the name of the USNS HARVEY MILK.
America... now more than ever... David Lynch's words ring loudly. "Fix your hearts or die." This cannot be our normal.
America... now more than ever... David Lynch's words ring loudly. "Fix your hearts or die." This cannot be our normal.
June 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Pride Month so far: Jonathan Joss is murdered in a disgusting hate crime and the Navy intentionally announces they are changing the name of the USNS HARVEY MILK.
America... now more than ever... David Lynch's words ring loudly. "Fix your hearts or die." This cannot be our normal.
America... now more than ever... David Lynch's words ring loudly. "Fix your hearts or die." This cannot be our normal.
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Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
May 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”
Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
May 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar just released the following statement:
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar just released the following statement:
May 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE GOP TAX SCAM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar just released the following statement:
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar just released the following statement:
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Right now, Republicans in Congress are trying to push through a bill that would put millions of Americans at risk of losing their health care.
They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.
They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.
May 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Right now, Republicans in Congress are trying to push through a bill that would put millions of Americans at risk of losing their health care.
They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.
They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.
It’s come to this: we are fighting online; spewing hate, misogyny, and racism. We are a country divided and this is the plan. We WILL fall is we don’t turn around and see our future is hope for all. We have to STOP THE MADNESS!
May 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It’s come to this: we are fighting online; spewing hate, misogyny, and racism. We are a country divided and this is the plan. We WILL fall is we don’t turn around and see our future is hope for all. We have to STOP THE MADNESS!
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I cannot convey enough how grateful I am to the millions of you all supporting us with your time, resources, and energy.
Your support has allowed us to rally people together at record scale to organize their communities.
All with an average donation of $21.
THANK YOU & Pa’lante 🙏🏽♥️
Your support has allowed us to rally people together at record scale to organize their communities.
All with an average donation of $21.
THANK YOU & Pa’lante 🙏🏽♥️
News: AOC had her strongest ever quarter, raising over $9.5m from 266k individual donors for an average of just $21.
AOC doesn’t take a dollar from lobbyists or corporate PACS. Our top donor professions are teachers and nurses. 64% were first time contributors.
AOC doesn’t take a dollar from lobbyists or corporate PACS. Our top donor professions are teachers and nurses. 64% were first time contributors.
April 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I cannot convey enough how grateful I am to the millions of you all supporting us with your time, resources, and energy.
Your support has allowed us to rally people together at record scale to organize their communities.
All with an average donation of $21.
THANK YOU & Pa’lante 🙏🏽♥️
Your support has allowed us to rally people together at record scale to organize their communities.
All with an average donation of $21.
THANK YOU & Pa’lante 🙏🏽♥️
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BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
April 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
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So USNA removed Maya Angelou and Ibram X. Kendi from the library but kept (checks notes) a book embraced by Stephen Miller, that paragon of American values. FFS.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library? (Gift Article)
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.
www.nytimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
So USNA removed Maya Angelou and Ibram X. Kendi from the library but kept (checks notes) a book embraced by Stephen Miller, that paragon of American values. FFS.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene buying Apple, Pi, Qualcomm, Dell, Amazon, and Lam stocks seems a lot more sus before the tariff exemptions on electronics components, smartphones, semiconductors, and computers.
Martha Stewart would like a word.
Martha Stewart would like a word.
April 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene buying Apple, Pi, Qualcomm, Dell, Amazon, and Lam stocks seems a lot more sus before the tariff exemptions on electronics components, smartphones, semiconductors, and computers.
Martha Stewart would like a word.
Martha Stewart would like a word.
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The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
April 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
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Imagine being a small business with debt, that you used to import products you had manufactured in china. In the time it took to make the products, tariffs were added, that more than doubled your cost. They are crushed
Are there any states offering support for their businesses ?
Are there any states offering support for their businesses ?
April 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Imagine being a small business with debt, that you used to import products you had manufactured in china. In the time it took to make the products, tariffs were added, that more than doubled your cost. They are crushed
Are there any states offering support for their businesses ?
Are there any states offering support for their businesses ?
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What he said.
April 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What he said.
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More lost American business; more lost American jobs.
April 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
More lost American business; more lost American jobs.