Bill Harting
@billharting.bsky.social
Dad, husband, geek, progressive. Loves science, sci-fi, fantasy, movies, comics, George Carlin, The Beatles & lists. 🖖🏻
Rumors of ICE in Orlando. Gift link.
As rumors swirl about ICE surge in Orlando, jail numbers show it already might be happening
The Hope CommUnity Center said Friday about 300 people had been booked into the Orange County Jail on immigration holds in the previous 48 hours alone.
www.orlandosentinel.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Rumors of ICE in Orlando. Gift link.
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One of the foundational problems of our era is that we have broadly—in news media, in voter perceptions, in public discourse, etc—decided that Republicans have zero responsibility to the public, zero responsibility for their choices, & no agency as elected officials. Its destroying us.
This is a decent article that lays out the realities of trying to rein in ICE and DHS more broadly under an admin dedicated to letting them run wild, but framing it around the Democrats ability or not to do so, and practically ignoring the Republicans agency is so completely wild.
Democrats’ Best Hope To Rein In ICE Is Right Now
Even if it’s not by very much.
www.huffpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM
One of the foundational problems of our era is that we have broadly—in news media, in voter perceptions, in public discourse, etc—decided that Republicans have zero responsibility to the public, zero responsibility for their choices, & no agency as elected officials. Its destroying us.
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This is worth a thousand "talk to old guys in a diner" puff pieces. He's putting out slogans that would win political campaigns.
"We're all human beings here."
"I gotta work in the goddamn morning like everybody else."
"What the fuck?"
"We're all human beings here."
"I gotta work in the goddamn morning like everybody else."
"What the fuck?"
January 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is worth a thousand "talk to old guys in a diner" puff pieces. He's putting out slogans that would win political campaigns.
"We're all human beings here."
"I gotta work in the goddamn morning like everybody else."
"What the fuck?"
"We're all human beings here."
"I gotta work in the goddamn morning like everybody else."
"What the fuck?"
Stop scrolling and post two characters and bring you happiness.
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters and bring you happiness.
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Has any reporter done a deep dive into two of the most powerful people in Washington DC who seem determined not to use that power or even comment on current events?
Mike Johnson and John Thune could stop virtually all of the current chaos simply by putting their hands back on the wheel.
Mike Johnson and John Thune could stop virtually all of the current chaos simply by putting their hands back on the wheel.
January 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Has any reporter done a deep dive into two of the most powerful people in Washington DC who seem determined not to use that power or even comment on current events?
Mike Johnson and John Thune could stop virtually all of the current chaos simply by putting their hands back on the wheel.
Mike Johnson and John Thune could stop virtually all of the current chaos simply by putting their hands back on the wheel.
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Even just that first paragraph hits too close to home, I'm afraid.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
January 12, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Even just that first paragraph hits too close to home, I'm afraid.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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This action figure line does not have knee joints. So no one can kneel before Zod. Take that, space fascist
January 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
This action figure line does not have knee joints. So no one can kneel before Zod. Take that, space fascist
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the discourse on what jobs are acceptable to replace with generative AI reveals a lot about what we think of other people's jobs
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 AM
the discourse on what jobs are acceptable to replace with generative AI reveals a lot about what we think of other people's jobs
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#ThrowbackThursday to 2018 and our ferocious, provocative production of 1984, adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan from the George Orwell novel. This TTB Award winner starred Giles Davies, David Jenkins, Nicu Brouillette, Jen Casler, Derrick Phillips, and Adam Workman directed by Shawn Paonessa.
January 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to 2018 and our ferocious, provocative production of 1984, adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan from the George Orwell novel. This TTB Award winner starred Giles Davies, David Jenkins, Nicu Brouillette, Jen Casler, Derrick Phillips, and Adam Workman directed by Shawn Paonessa.
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Critics want subtlety. Traumatized kids need clarity. Stranger Things doesn't win because it's subtle. It wins because it's not afraid to say the truth out loud to the people who need to hear it most. www.kameronhurley.com/we-are-the-s...
We Are the Stranger Things - Kameron Hurley
CONTENT CAUTION: Contains spoilers for Stranger Things season 5 and discusses childhood emotional and physical abuse. When I was a child, I lived with a monster. He slept in the big room at t...
www.kameronhurley.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Critics want subtlety. Traumatized kids need clarity. Stranger Things doesn't win because it's subtle. It wins because it's not afraid to say the truth out loud to the people who need to hear it most. www.kameronhurley.com/we-are-the-s...
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
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This would be a good moment for top editors in our major news organizations to call a meeting to announce to their staff that Trump has lost his mind and you don’t have to cover him like he’s normal anymore.
January 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM
This would be a good moment for top editors in our major news organizations to call a meeting to announce to their staff that Trump has lost his mind and you don’t have to cover him like he’s normal anymore.
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ICE shot and killed a woman on camera today. We all saw the video.
The Trump administration is lying.
The Trump administration is lying.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
ICE shot and killed a woman on camera today. We all saw the video.
The Trump administration is lying.
The Trump administration is lying.
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LEVERAGE seemed like a silly little show about crime, but it was so much more than. Brilliant writing and execution, @johnrogers.bsky.social at his best, and a cast that must have required a few sold souls. The finale was perfect. So was everything else.
January 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
LEVERAGE seemed like a silly little show about crime, but it was so much more than. Brilliant writing and execution, @johnrogers.bsky.social at his best, and a cast that must have required a few sold souls. The finale was perfect. So was everything else.
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my plan to get this country back on track consists of one bullet point: i propose we stop pretending stupid people arent stupid just because theyre loud and theres a lot of them
January 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
my plan to get this country back on track consists of one bullet point: i propose we stop pretending stupid people arent stupid just because theyre loud and theres a lot of them
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Bill Watterson could do Sin City but Frank Miller could not do Calvin and Hobbes
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Bill Watterson could do Sin City but Frank Miller could not do Calvin and Hobbes
In the early ‘90s, I was walking through Central Park, talking to a friend, when I ran into James Spader. As in, collided with. I quickly apologized, realized who it was, and told him how much I loved him in Stargate. He did not seem as pleased with our interaction.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
In the early ‘90s, I was walking through Central Park, talking to a friend, when I ran into James Spader. As in, collided with. I quickly apologized, realized who it was, and told him how much I loved him in Stargate. He did not seem as pleased with our interaction.
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[screaming at the top of my lungs, once again] the fundamental technology of humanity is care
We didn't survive and thrive as a species because we had warriors or hunters - pretty much every omnivore can manage that.
We did so because we developed Grandmothers, and domesticated Dogs.
Community is what defines us as a species, and every "self-reliant" libertarian shitweasel be damned.
We did so because we developed Grandmothers, and domesticated Dogs.
Community is what defines us as a species, and every "self-reliant" libertarian shitweasel be damned.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
December 28, 2025 at 7:02 AM
[screaming at the top of my lungs, once again] the fundamental technology of humanity is care
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This is called pillaging.
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This is called pillaging.
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got my adhd upgraded to ad4k
December 21, 2025 at 6:52 AM
got my adhd upgraded to ad4k
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The updated Periodic Table explaining the elements to 2025 people who don't understand science
December 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The updated Periodic Table explaining the elements to 2025 people who don't understand science
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A Lord of the Rings cover band called Flock of Smeagols
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Chappell Rohan
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Sex Bomb-adil.
December 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A Lord of the Rings cover band called Flock of Smeagols
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Weird how fast they were able to find someone to make that change, and have the lettering ready.
NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Weird how fast they were able to find someone to make that change, and have the lettering ready.