Chris Walton
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Chris Walton
@chris-walton.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Remember when our biggest worries were quicksand, the Bermuda Triangle, and Killer Bees? Yeah, existential threats are different now.
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me this morning www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
me this morning www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/o...
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BREAKING NEWS: In a shocking statement, Karoline Leavitt confirms the Trump Administration is taking steps on a pathway to deport AMERICAN CITIZENS to El Salvador. This is absolutely insane.
April 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
BREAKING NEWS: In a shocking statement, Karoline Leavitt confirms the Trump Administration is taking steps on a pathway to deport AMERICAN CITIZENS to El Salvador. This is absolutely insane.
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Trump is demanding his big birthday military parade and pretending its for the Army. He wanted it last time but got rejected by leaders who had spines at DOD when the price tag of $92M came in plus $21.6M for DC. Those brave souls are gone so they will meekly comply giving him his North Korea show.
Dictatorship 101: Trump Wants a $92M Military Parade For HIS BIRTHDAY While Screwing Those Who Serve
YouTube video by VoteVets
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April 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Trump is demanding his big birthday military parade and pretending its for the Army. He wanted it last time but got rejected by leaders who had spines at DOD when the price tag of $92M came in plus $21.6M for DC. Those brave souls are gone so they will meekly comply giving him his North Korea show.
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Holy shit. If you don’t think they won’t do this to a citizen soon you’re delusional.
It sure looks like they’re going all in on the “the executive branch can ignore court orders if it thinks the court lacks jurisdiction” thing
April 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Holy shit. If you don’t think they won’t do this to a citizen soon you’re delusional.
Every accusation is a confession with these people. Every. Damned. Time.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on Crawford: "I think the way Judge Crawford ran her race was disgusting...I'm not looking forward to working with her. She's bought and paid for by the Democratic Party."
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
Via Vanessa Kjeldsen
April 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Every accusation is a confession with these people. Every. Damned. Time.
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So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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www.wealthsimple.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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The fight for our most fundamental rights has never been more important. We're ready for what lies ahead — but it will take all of us.
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March 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The fight for our most fundamental rights has never been more important. We're ready for what lies ahead — but it will take all of us.
Support our work at action.aclu.org/give/help-de....
Support our work at action.aclu.org/give/help-de....
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Virginia service worker Jennifer Piggott voted for Trump knowing others would suffer she just never thought… 🐆💀
March 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Virginia service worker Jennifer Piggott voted for Trump knowing others would suffer she just never thought… 🐆💀
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SCOOP: WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
Even More Venmo Accounts Tied to Trump Officials in Signal Group Chat Left Data Public
WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
www.wired.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
SCOOP: WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
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Important to realize that Trump’s approach to Canada and Greenland is like his approach to Ukraine. It’s not even simply American imperialism. It is America enabling Russian imperialism. (1/3)
March 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Important to realize that Trump’s approach to Canada and Greenland is like his approach to Ukraine. It’s not even simply American imperialism. It is America enabling Russian imperialism. (1/3)
I drove many of, thoroughly researched, and wrote: The Fastest Ferraris MotorTrend Has Ever Tested www.motortrend.com/features/fas...
www.motortrend.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I drove many of, thoroughly researched, and wrote: The Fastest Ferraris MotorTrend Has Ever Tested www.motortrend.com/features/fas...
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Imagine if The Atlantic’s editor chose blackmail over journalistic integrity.
There’s a lot of blackmail potential here. Isn’t that exactly why security clearances get denied?
There’s a lot of blackmail potential here. Isn’t that exactly why security clearances get denied?
March 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Imagine if The Atlantic’s editor chose blackmail over journalistic integrity.
There’s a lot of blackmail potential here. Isn’t that exactly why security clearances get denied?
There’s a lot of blackmail potential here. Isn’t that exactly why security clearances get denied?
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You cannot make this shit up. Sharing this jaw-dropping story with a gift link -- give it a read.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You cannot make this shit up. Sharing this jaw-dropping story with a gift link -- give it a read.
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AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
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Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
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People need to be crystal clear about something: The requirement that the government ANSWER to a court on the legal basis for detaining someone is literally the core liberty right (habeas corpus). If the government says they don’t have to do that bc “national security,” YOU can be disappeared.
March 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
People need to be crystal clear about something: The requirement that the government ANSWER to a court on the legal basis for detaining someone is literally the core liberty right (habeas corpus). If the government says they don’t have to do that bc “national security,” YOU can be disappeared.
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“What the f*ck happened?”
ICYMI—masterclass analysis by John Stewart in Democratic surrender, starring Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Republican CR.
Watch—then answer this question: Do you trust @schumer.senate.gov to negotiate on your behalf when there’s a next time?
ICYMI—masterclass analysis by John Stewart in Democratic surrender, starring Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Republican CR.
Watch—then answer this question: Do you trust @schumer.senate.gov to negotiate on your behalf when there’s a next time?
March 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
“What the f*ck happened?”
ICYMI—masterclass analysis by John Stewart in Democratic surrender, starring Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Republican CR.
Watch—then answer this question: Do you trust @schumer.senate.gov to negotiate on your behalf when there’s a next time?
ICYMI—masterclass analysis by John Stewart in Democratic surrender, starring Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Republican CR.
Watch—then answer this question: Do you trust @schumer.senate.gov to negotiate on your behalf when there’s a next time?
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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You don’t know who we just disappeared to El Salvador. Think about that.
March 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
You don’t know who we just disappeared to El Salvador. Think about that.
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Pro tip for Democrats: if Trump is congratulating you, you fucked up.
March 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Pro tip for Democrats: if Trump is congratulating you, you fucked up.
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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
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Trump can call me names but the truth remains. He is an unhinged wanna be dictator who is angry that I beat him in court and won't cower in fear. Now he is weaponizing the federal government against his political opponents.
I will not back down.
I will not bow or scrape.
I will never obey.
I will not back down.
I will not bow or scrape.
I will never obey.
Trump name-checks Marc Elias and says he tried to turn American into a communist nation (big, if true)
March 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Trump can call me names but the truth remains. He is an unhinged wanna be dictator who is angry that I beat him in court and won't cower in fear. Now he is weaponizing the federal government against his political opponents.
I will not back down.
I will not bow or scrape.
I will never obey.
I will not back down.
I will not bow or scrape.
I will never obey.
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So on brand for these people. Never trust anyone who doesn’t love dogs.
guys they're going to stop feeding TSA's bomb-sniffing dogs, per Fox News nat security correspondent:
March 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
So on brand for these people. Never trust anyone who doesn’t love dogs.
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Like Elon Musk?
Marco Rubio: "In the days to come, you should expect more visas to be revoked as we identify people that we never should have allowed in."
March 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Like Elon Musk?
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How badly do you have to fuck up being the Democratic leader that Trump is praising and congratulating you????
Trump congratulates @schumer.senate.gov on voting for the CR. Pathetic.
March 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
How badly do you have to fuck up being the Democratic leader that Trump is praising and congratulating you????