Former Optimist Guy
@chafsaidthat.bsky.social
Global solidarity is the only way
So in 2028 I’m gonna be demanding a “no pardons for the previous administration” pledge from anyone who wants my vote
September 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
So in 2028 I’m gonna be demanding a “no pardons for the previous administration” pledge from anyone who wants my vote
Super cool working here, with 340 million of my friends, at a memory care facility for the worst person in the world
September 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Super cool working here, with 340 million of my friends, at a memory care facility for the worst person in the world
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I know, I know, but: The president of the US saying, literally, "we're going in" in reference to sending the military to an American city for no reason beyond terrorizing the local population should be the most immediately impeachable shit imaginable
September 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I know, I know, but: The president of the US saying, literally, "we're going in" in reference to sending the military to an American city for no reason beyond terrorizing the local population should be the most immediately impeachable shit imaginable
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Companies are trying to convince you that "quiet quitting" is worse than wage theft, while they plan on replacing you with AI.
Join a union.
Happy Labor Day Weekend
Join a union.
Happy Labor Day Weekend
August 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Companies are trying to convince you that "quiet quitting" is worse than wage theft, while they plan on replacing you with AI.
Join a union.
Happy Labor Day Weekend
Join a union.
Happy Labor Day Weekend
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thinking about the fast, efficient driverless cars we should’ve had decades ago
August 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
thinking about the fast, efficient driverless cars we should’ve had decades ago
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REP. @brotherjones.bsky.social: “People want to give thoughts and prayers after a shooting, but it’s a form of theological malpractice when you pray for something you have the power to change.”
August 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
REP. @brotherjones.bsky.social: “People want to give thoughts and prayers after a shooting, but it’s a form of theological malpractice when you pray for something you have the power to change.”
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The last 3 years have been the hottest in around 125,000 years.
CO2 levels are their highest in MILLIONS of years.
But most people have no idea this is happening, let alone what it means for our kids’ futures.
Our politics & media have failed our children. We should be furious.
CO2 levels are their highest in MILLIONS of years.
But most people have no idea this is happening, let alone what it means for our kids’ futures.
Our politics & media have failed our children. We should be furious.
August 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The last 3 years have been the hottest in around 125,000 years.
CO2 levels are their highest in MILLIONS of years.
But most people have no idea this is happening, let alone what it means for our kids’ futures.
Our politics & media have failed our children. We should be furious.
CO2 levels are their highest in MILLIONS of years.
But most people have no idea this is happening, let alone what it means for our kids’ futures.
Our politics & media have failed our children. We should be furious.
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There's only one way to stop the rumors about Donald Trump's health: a press conference. Why won't he talk to the press, and why isn't the media doggedly demanding it?
August 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
There's only one way to stop the rumors about Donald Trump's health: a press conference. Why won't he talk to the press, and why isn't the media doggedly demanding it?
I love this redistricting fight because we don’t have video of the actual deck chairs on the actual Titanic
August 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I love this redistricting fight because we don’t have video of the actual deck chairs on the actual Titanic
War is bad for you and your family. Call your legislators.
June 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
War is bad for you and your family. Call your legislators.
I feel like a highly viable campaign promise in the next few elections might just be “less news”
June 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I feel like a highly viable campaign promise in the next few elections might just be “less news”
Sad birthday for sad chicken
June 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Sad birthday for sad chicken
Nazi - Live
Chumbawamba · Showbusiness! (Live) · Song · 1995
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June 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
Ten years from now, everyone will have been against all this from the very beginning.
Keep your receipts.
Keep your receipts.
June 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Ten years from now, everyone will have been against all this from the very beginning.
Keep your receipts.
Keep your receipts.
For-profit prison operators belong in The Hague
March 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
For-profit prison operators belong in The Hague