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people of patterns. A citizen for statecraft.
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countryvalues.bsky.social
His Russian talking points are insane
December 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
countryvalues.bsky.social
A republican campaign manager for a guy running for governor said recently poor Maine people are harmed by alcohol tax
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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kerstanley.bsky.social
The California ACLU is staunchly opposed to the ignition interlock device program and is a big reason that it has not been expanded. Despite the fact that California heavily subsidizes the cost for low-income drunk drivers, the ACLU says that the program is a form of "racialized wealth extraction."
According to the American Civil Liberties Union California Action: The American Civil Liberties California Action respectfully opposes AB 366, which converts a discretionary rule into a judicial mandate, requiring judges — in all cases involving a first Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction-to order the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). In making this change, the bill fails to address the financial and logistical barriers that drivers with low incomes will encounter to comply. The costs associated with this bill are untenable, especially given expected budget shortfalls. The financial consequences of a DUI conviction are considerable and are disproportionately burdensome for drivers with low incomes. Furthermore, DUI convictions and the consequences that follow are unequally levied on Black and Brown drivers. In addition to the standard penalty fines, drivers face the even more burdensome costs of DUl class fees, high-cost insurance premiums, DMV licensing fees, and other charges - up to $18,000 total. This bill would add the cost of an ignition interlock device to this list for all first-time convictions. For drivers with low incomes who are trying to comply with their legal obligations, the cumulative financial costs often prevent them from meeting these obligations and leave them with an indefinitely suspended license. Because of both the racial disparities in convictions as well as the racial wealth gap, this system results in a form of racialized wealth extraction.
December 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
countryvalues.bsky.social
A certain writer in Maine says he's a class stageler lol , i say he's an offensive rich kid who can't lead. Also in his own words he enjoys war
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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rachacha.bsky.social
"Bostonians are insufferably douchey to EVERYBODY."

We hold this truth to be self-evident.
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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pbump.com
A decade ago, Hillary was weakened by the slow release of the emails from her private server and then the WikiLeaks publication of stuff stolen by Russia. During Trump's first term, Trump was hurt by the slow release of (not always important) revelations about Russian interference. Now it's Epstein.
December 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM