Brian Urbancic
@burbancic.bsky.social
He/him
Software & stuff
Aspiring world traveler
Learning how to be an ally and a safe space
Still fucking up a lot
Former conservative trying to figure out why my values and beliefs evolved and how others can change
@SciGroupie at that other site
Software & stuff
Aspiring world traveler
Learning how to be an ally and a safe space
Still fucking up a lot
Former conservative trying to figure out why my values and beliefs evolved and how others can change
@SciGroupie at that other site
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Brian Urbancic
@burbancic.bsky.social
· Apr 3
A little over four years ago, I stashed this shirt in the back of my closet. I thought I would pull it out every few years for a laugh. But I never thought I would need to wear it again. Now I don't think I should take it off.
If my husband worked for Trump, I'd divorce him on the spot. (Of course in the case of RFK jr, I would have divorced him for at least 1000 things before that. And I wouldn't have married him in the first place.)
If this guy did this to my wife I’d resign on the spot. RFK’s wife Cheryl Hines deals with the convicted felon like a champ though.
April 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If my husband worked for Trump, I'd divorce him on the spot. (Of course in the case of RFK jr, I would have divorced him for at least 1000 things before that. And I wouldn't have married him in the first place.)
Our President is a human trafficker 200x
Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
April 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our President is a human trafficker 200x
Read the full article that Burrito is referencing. It's damning.
“It wasn’t just the profit. It was the precision. The market moved before the news. The options were bought before the rally. The volume spiked in contracts that almost never see this kind of interest unless something is expected”
$70 Million in 60 Seconds: How Insider Information Helped Someone 28x Their Money
On April 9, 2025, someone risked about $2.5 million—and walked away with more than $70 million in under an hour.
The trade was simple, but bold: buy a specific kind of option tied to SPY, the exchang...
data-and-politics.ghost.io
April 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Read the full article that Burrito is referencing. It's damning.
The millions of Americans who were dreaming of screwing in iPhone screws for 12 hours a day now have to dream of sewing shoes for 12 hours a day
Who’s gonna tell this clown the news?
Lutnick: "The army of millions and millions of human beings screwing in little screws to make iPhones -- that kind of thing is going to come to America."
April 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The millions of Americans who were dreaming of screwing in iPhone screws for 12 hours a day now have to dream of sewing shoes for 12 hours a day
Trump said he could end the war in Ukraine with a phone call yet he is somehow powerless to facilitate the return of one man.
Is Donald Trump so weak he's admitting he can't get people sent to El Salvador back?
And please... it's not just Abrego Garcia, though he should have been brought back immediately. Remember they sent well over 200 people there. I can't find words anymore to describe the depths of evil.
And please... it's not just Abrego Garcia, though he should have been brought back immediately. Remember they sent well over 200 people there. I can't find words anymore to describe the depths of evil.
April 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Trump said he could end the war in Ukraine with a phone call yet he is somehow powerless to facilitate the return of one man.
This is what we all need to be doing!!
April 13, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This is what we all need to be doing!!
Reposted by Brian Urbancic
The math of my life is pretty simple.
I just want to do my work, be part of a greater community of creatives and strike a balance that allows me to not end up homeless.
I don't need or have any interest in riches. Even though my whole life society at large has told me that should be my only goal.
I just want to do my work, be part of a greater community of creatives and strike a balance that allows me to not end up homeless.
I don't need or have any interest in riches. Even though my whole life society at large has told me that should be my only goal.
April 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The math of my life is pretty simple.
I just want to do my work, be part of a greater community of creatives and strike a balance that allows me to not end up homeless.
I don't need or have any interest in riches. Even though my whole life society at large has told me that should be my only goal.
I just want to do my work, be part of a greater community of creatives and strike a balance that allows me to not end up homeless.
I don't need or have any interest in riches. Even though my whole life society at large has told me that should be my only goal.
I generally agree with Robert Reích; but this isn't a compelling argument. How many portfolios of members of Congress underperformed? That's the bare minimum we need to even start a discussion about possible corruption.
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 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I generally agree with Robert Reích; but this isn't a compelling argument. How many portfolios of members of Congress underperformed? That's the bare minimum we need to even start a discussion about possible corruption.
This is beyond stupid and disgusting. If there was any case to be made for the tariffs on Chinese products, it was to bring manufacturing back here. But let's not bring high-tech manufacturing back. Let's find a bunch of Americans willing to work grueling hours for low pay sewing cheap clothing.
QUID: Tim Cook donates $1,000,000 to Donald's inaugural slush fund.
PRO
QUO: Tim Cook's #1 revenue generator is exempt from crippling tariffs on goods made in China. #Corruption
PRO
QUO: Tim Cook's #1 revenue generator is exempt from crippling tariffs on goods made in China. #Corruption
April 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is beyond stupid and disgusting. If there was any case to be made for the tariffs on Chinese products, it was to bring manufacturing back here. But let's not bring high-tech manufacturing back. Let's find a bunch of Americans willing to work grueling hours for low pay sewing cheap clothing.
As it should be!! Why even have an Internet if not for cute pictures of cuddly animals?!?!
If you mute the word cat, half of Bluesky disappears
April 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
As it should be!! Why even have an Internet if not for cute pictures of cuddly animals?!?!
Remember when Trump supporters were looking for human traffickers? It's always projection.
'The only reason America would need to use foreign prisons would be to get around the American legal system. The American legal system currently admits that if the govt chooses to disappear individuals into foreign gulags, there is nothing it can do to stop it.' (Jonathan V Last)
April 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Remember when Trump supporters were looking for human traffickers? It's always projection.
I didn't think I could love this man even more. 🐶❤️ On a related note, Hyatt is the only hotel chain I stay at. Hyatt is managed by the Pritzker family.
April 12, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I didn't think I could love this man even more. 🐶❤️ On a related note, Hyatt is the only hotel chain I stay at. Hyatt is managed by the Pritzker family.
The $1.4 million was revenue. After paying employees, rent, and other expenses, the company broke even in 2024, it's 5th year in business. It likely lost money in prior years. Who the fuck wants a "side hustle" with payroll, $4500/mo rent, and 5 years to breakeven?!?!
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/l...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/l...
50-year-old's side hustle brings in $1.4 million a year: It's easy 'for a beginner like me' to start
Nurse anesthetist Mike O'Dell started drawing quilt patterns on his kitchen floor in 2018. Now, his side hustle Legit Kits brings in over $1 million per year.
www.cnbc.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The $1.4 million was revenue. After paying employees, rent, and other expenses, the company broke even in 2024, it's 5th year in business. It likely lost money in prior years. Who the fuck wants a "side hustle" with payroll, $4500/mo rent, and 5 years to breakeven?!?!
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/l...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/l...
If they were capable of learning, they wouldn't have voted for him. It's not like there was a scarcity of evidence prior to this past November.
You think the stupid fucks who voted for 45 will learn anything?
Fuck noooooooooooo.
Fuck noooooooooooo.
April 12, 2025 at 6:16 AM
If they were capable of learning, they wouldn't have voted for him. It's not like there was a scarcity of evidence prior to this past November.
And Trump negotiated the agreement in the case of our top two trading partners. Why would anyone trust him when he so easily breaks the agreement that he insisted on making?
We had trade agreements around the world. We broke them. Now we have to renegotiate, in a rush, without expertise, with countries who know their interests and who cannot trust us. Here’s how that puts America First.
by Peter Navarro
by Peter Navarro
April 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
And Trump negotiated the agreement in the case of our top two trading partners. Why would anyone trust him when he so easily breaks the agreement that he insisted on making?
Can somebody please explain why the courts have only ordered the return of Abrego Garcia? What about the hundreds of others who were sent to a foreign prison without due process?
During Abrego Garcia hearing right now, Judge Xinis asks the DOJ attorney (Drew Ensign) where is Mr. Abrego Garcia.
Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.
Judge Xinis: Where is he?
Ensign: I don't have that info.
Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.
Judge Xinis: Where is he?
Ensign: I don't have that info.
April 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Can somebody please explain why the courts have only ordered the return of Abrego Garcia? What about the hundreds of others who were sent to a foreign prison without due process?
Reposted by Brian Urbancic
Everyone has their own priorities and no one can possibly attend to or care about every fire this regime sets.
But ppl being disappeared without due process and sent to a foreign prison should fully panic everyone body and soul and I need more folks with bigger voices to start screaming about it
But ppl being disappeared without due process and sent to a foreign prison should fully panic everyone body and soul and I need more folks with bigger voices to start screaming about it
April 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Everyone has their own priorities and no one can possibly attend to or care about every fire this regime sets.
But ppl being disappeared without due process and sent to a foreign prison should fully panic everyone body and soul and I need more folks with bigger voices to start screaming about it
But ppl being disappeared without due process and sent to a foreign prison should fully panic everyone body and soul and I need more folks with bigger voices to start screaming about it
LBJ was a racist for much of his life. But he grew and evolved. How can we help others follow the same path?
"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." - President Lyndon B. Johnson
April 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
LBJ was a racist for much of his life. But he grew and evolved. How can we help others follow the same path?
We need the ACLU now more than ever. Moreso than so many of our other institutions, they won't back down.
April 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
We need the ACLU now more than ever. Moreso than so many of our other institutions, they won't back down.
In my humble opinion as a non-expert, it doesn't seem there should be a debate between renewables and nuclear while we are burning coal, petroleum, and natural gas. What facts or nuance am I missing?
April 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In my humble opinion as a non-expert, it doesn't seem there should be a debate between renewables and nuclear while we are burning coal, petroleum, and natural gas. What facts or nuance am I missing?
That one person in China who was still considering a Tesla is going to be so…
mildly miffed?
mildly miffed?
April 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
That one person in China who was still considering a Tesla is going to be so…
mildly miffed?
mildly miffed?
How do I manage to stay focused on my daily life with so much anger, sadness, and despair inside me?
April 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
How do I manage to stay focused on my daily life with so much anger, sadness, and despair inside me?
We've found the human traffickers behind Pizzagate. As usual, the call was coming from inside the (White) House.
April 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We've found the human traffickers behind Pizzagate. As usual, the call was coming from inside the (White) House.
Reposted by Brian Urbancic
Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
April 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
I hate everything
April 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I hate everything