Matt Coldagelli
@coldagellimatt.bsky.social
Primary care psychologist | Wisconsin sports fan surviving in PHX | Healthcare data nerd | Health equity ally | Italian dessert enthusiast | Mercy, humility, justice, and Jesus.
Every day, these people make me feel like Jonah up on the hill.
I WANT SMITING AND I WANT IT NOW.
But this is not the Way. Tend to your hearts, friends. Anger and mercy are an odd combination, but there can be space for both. Overcome evil with good.
I WANT SMITING AND I WANT IT NOW.
But this is not the Way. Tend to your hearts, friends. Anger and mercy are an odd combination, but there can be space for both. Overcome evil with good.
July 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Every day, these people make me feel like Jonah up on the hill.
I WANT SMITING AND I WANT IT NOW.
But this is not the Way. Tend to your hearts, friends. Anger and mercy are an odd combination, but there can be space for both. Overcome evil with good.
I WANT SMITING AND I WANT IT NOW.
But this is not the Way. Tend to your hearts, friends. Anger and mercy are an odd combination, but there can be space for both. Overcome evil with good.
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My only working explanatory hypothesis right now is that billionaires and authoritarians *Literally* thrive on human misery; that if people aren't suffering then all their money and power don't actually sustain them, and that cruelty & sheer horror are the only things that flow through their veins.
June 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My only working explanatory hypothesis right now is that billionaires and authoritarians *Literally* thrive on human misery; that if people aren't suffering then all their money and power don't actually sustain them, and that cruelty & sheer horror are the only things that flow through their veins.
In RFK's world, people dying makes the general population healthier. Of all the irreparable harm caused by this administration, his may be the greatest.
RFK Jr talks like a new age health guru, but most of his views are garden-variety hateful reactionary. He wants people with HIV to die as punishment. Same thread runs though his positions on Medicaid, vaccines, opioid treatment, psychiatric meds, etc: you deserve to suffer, it's God's will.
The Trump administration is phasing out support of HIV clinical guidelines, which affect what tests, treatments and medications are covered by insurance companies and Medicare www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
June 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
In RFK's world, people dying makes the general population healthier. Of all the irreparable harm caused by this administration, his may be the greatest.
We back. No one missed me, but here I am.
June 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We back. No one missed me, but here I am.
A life devoid of self-sacrifice and a life that doesn't consider the needs of others higher than needs of self is not a life that follows Jesus.
March 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A life devoid of self-sacrifice and a life that doesn't consider the needs of others higher than needs of self is not a life that follows Jesus.
My patients agree to meet with me and continue meeting with me because they all know they need to change. To be braver, more honest, more accepting, etc. But people in the church really want to believe they have "made it" spiritually (myself included tbh)
February 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
My patients agree to meet with me and continue meeting with me because they all know they need to change. To be braver, more honest, more accepting, etc. But people in the church really want to believe they have "made it" spiritually (myself included tbh)
Spending time communing with people who don't really appear interested in growing in Christ is exhausting tbh. I really don't know how pastors do it.
February 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Spending time communing with people who don't really appear interested in growing in Christ is exhausting tbh. I really don't know how pastors do it.
But they won't poke their widdle baby awrms wif those big, scawy needles
Shocking the extent to which a lot of the GOP is committed to killing their own voters
February 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
But they won't poke their widdle baby awrms wif those big, scawy needles
Been seeing patients this week and feeling useful. Tonight I'm hitting up Costco and indulging in the food court after. Little acts of support and resistance are the lifeline of moving forward.
February 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Been seeing patients this week and feeling useful. Tonight I'm hitting up Costco and indulging in the food court after. Little acts of support and resistance are the lifeline of moving forward.
Lost in the utter stupidity of trying to absorb Canada into the U.S.A. is the fact that it would be so dumb to make it one state. If we're going to entertain this idiocy, at least recognize that we would keep the existing provinces and territories and convert those to states.
February 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Lost in the utter stupidity of trying to absorb Canada into the U.S.A. is the fact that it would be so dumb to make it one state. If we're going to entertain this idiocy, at least recognize that we would keep the existing provinces and territories and convert those to states.
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An unelected South African has taken control of the US Treasury and is deciding to stop payments on American obligations, in violation of numerous court orders, and admits in the Oval Office that he has done so upon incorrect information, while the President sits impotently behind the Resolute Desk.
Reporter: You said an example of fraud that you have cited was $50 million of condoms was sent to Gaza but after a fact-check apparently it was Gaza in Mozambique meant to protect them against HIV.
Musk: First of all, some of the things I say will be incorrect
Musk: First of all, some of the things I say will be incorrect
February 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
An unelected South African has taken control of the US Treasury and is deciding to stop payments on American obligations, in violation of numerous court orders, and admits in the Oval Office that he has done so upon incorrect information, while the President sits impotently behind the Resolute Desk.
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Thinking how about the USAID programs and how Abraham begged God to show mercy to Soddom if there were just ten good people, while so many US Christians are quick to demand hellfire and sulfur if there is just one “wrong type of person” needing aid.
February 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thinking how about the USAID programs and how Abraham begged God to show mercy to Soddom if there were just ten good people, while so many US Christians are quick to demand hellfire and sulfur if there is just one “wrong type of person” needing aid.
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This is how banana republics work: “Interim leaders at the Justice Department have spent the past week drawing up lists of people whose work at the bureau has earned disfavor with Trump for a variety of reasons.” www.cnn.com/2025/01/31/p...
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February 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This is how banana republics work: “Interim leaders at the Justice Department have spent the past week drawing up lists of people whose work at the bureau has earned disfavor with Trump for a variety of reasons.” www.cnn.com/2025/01/31/p...
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all I know is that had President Biden forced out the FAA chief under pressure from his top adviser and his corrupt motives, and then the next week there was a plane crash that killed more than 60 people, Republicans would be howling that it was an impeachable offense.
January 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
all I know is that had President Biden forced out the FAA chief under pressure from his top adviser and his corrupt motives, and then the next week there was a plane crash that killed more than 60 people, Republicans would be howling that it was an impeachable offense.
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The guy from The Apprentice, who hired a Fox weekend host to run the Pentagon and a cast member from the Real World to run the FAA (the two agencies associated with the incident) says the real cause of a deadly plain crash is DEI.
REPORTER: I'm trying to figure out how you can come to the conclusion right now that diversity had something to do with this crash.
TRUMP: Because I have common sense, ok? And unfortunately a lot of people don't
TRUMP: Because I have common sense, ok? And unfortunately a lot of people don't
January 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The guy from The Apprentice, who hired a Fox weekend host to run the Pentagon and a cast member from the Real World to run the FAA (the two agencies associated with the incident) says the real cause of a deadly plain crash is DEI.
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remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards
robert f. kennedy jr. submits his application to harvard university. his application is, in its entirety, a single page with his name "Robert F. Kennedy Jr."
he is accepted immediately.
he is accepted immediately.
January 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards
Guys, I can't believe this. This whole time, St. Paul endorsed the despicable sin of empathy. He even said we shouldn't keep our mercy and service exclusively to other Christians, but should "love our enemies?!?!" I don't know how we can allow Romans 12 to remain part of God's Word.
![Romans 12:14-21 ESV
[14] Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. [15] Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. [16] Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. [17] Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. [18] If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. [19] Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” [20] To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” [21] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lbnuo5lxmdxijbztxubw2izl/bafkreihvjctrzkrc3qtqnre6t2na4gg2ypf336zcy67utc2tshvhfsuof4@jpeg)
January 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Guys, I can't believe this. This whole time, St. Paul endorsed the despicable sin of empathy. He even said we shouldn't keep our mercy and service exclusively to other Christians, but should "love our enemies?!?!" I don't know how we can allow Romans 12 to remain part of God's Word.
I think I used to be disappointed at Easter and Christmas only church goers because they weren't connected to the consistency of the body of Christ. But I'm realizing there are Easter and Christmas Christians filling the pews every Sunday.
January 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I think I used to be disappointed at Easter and Christmas only church goers because they weren't connected to the consistency of the body of Christ. But I'm realizing there are Easter and Christmas Christians filling the pews every Sunday.
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1. Trump's immigration crackdown is premised on the idea that the US is experiencing a massive surge in violent crime
According to Trump the crime wave is especially severe in cities
THIS IS A LIE
New data shows crime is LOWER than when Trump left office in 2020, and below pre-pandemic levels
According to Trump the crime wave is especially severe in cities
THIS IS A LIE
New data shows crime is LOWER than when Trump left office in 2020, and below pre-pandemic levels
Trump's fake crime wave
On January 19, during a rally held in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump claimed that “crime has gone through the roof” and that it “was up like 40%.” He claimed that violent crime is especially...
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January 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
1. Trump's immigration crackdown is premised on the idea that the US is experiencing a massive surge in violent crime
According to Trump the crime wave is especially severe in cities
THIS IS A LIE
New data shows crime is LOWER than when Trump left office in 2020, and below pre-pandemic levels
According to Trump the crime wave is especially severe in cities
THIS IS A LIE
New data shows crime is LOWER than when Trump left office in 2020, and below pre-pandemic levels
This morning my 4-year-old and 6-year-old fought over a cup of water and it was honestly incredible to see that even they were more diplomatic about it than our current president.
January 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This morning my 4-year-old and 6-year-old fought over a cup of water and it was honestly incredible to see that even they were more diplomatic about it than our current president.
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This is a violation of the constitution.
Congress determines how to spend money. The executive must spend it.
Congress determines how to spend money. The executive must spend it.
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is a violation of the constitution.
Congress determines how to spend money. The executive must spend it.
Congress determines how to spend money. The executive must spend it.
This is an excellent point. These are people famously unwilling to sacrifice for the good of the country. How long will the endure high prices as "for the greater good?"
Yup. MAGA die-hards and millions of low-info voters went for Trump with the understanding that mass deportations and tariffs are an infinite money glitch.
They are expecting a windfall, not sacrifice for an amorphous greater good—an idea they reject on personal, ideological, and religious grounds.
They are expecting a windfall, not sacrifice for an amorphous greater good—an idea they reject on personal, ideological, and religious grounds.
People who claim that MAGAs won’t care if coffee is $20 a cup are missing the fact that Denny’s-loving MAGAs have not actually been asked to sacrifice a damn thing for the greater good by their idiot leader before (and no, in their minds, losing Pee Paw to Covid doesn’t count)
January 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
This is an excellent point. These are people famously unwilling to sacrifice for the good of the country. How long will the endure high prices as "for the greater good?"
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Imagine a world where you never learned or tried anything new, you just kept pushing the button for another pellet like a rat.
"Imagine a world in which an A.I. can analyze your reading patterns and alert you that you’re about to buy a book where there’s only a 10 percent chance you’ll get past Page 6..."
Fuck off. That's not empowerment, that's outsourcing your soul. That's outsouling.
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Fuck off. That's not empowerment, that's outsourcing your soul. That's outsouling.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/25/o...
Opinion | AI Can Work for Us
A.I. can be designed to dramatically enhance individual empowerment.
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January 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Imagine a world where you never learned or tried anything new, you just kept pushing the button for another pellet like a rat.