Daryl Shrugged
@d-s-j.bsky.social
Ventured into Bluesky for saner pastures. Dance photographer, occasional writer, community/human rights advocate. #abnormaltimes
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Daryl Shrugged
@d-s-j.bsky.social
· Feb 3
Some thoughts that have been churning around in my brain - not in any particular order.
1. Stay calm, stay safe, and stay steady. This is not a sprint—it’s a marathon.
2. Engagement is key, but burnout helps no one. Take breaks when needed, but don’t check out entirely.
#surviving2025
1. Stay calm, stay safe, and stay steady. This is not a sprint—it’s a marathon.
2. Engagement is key, but burnout helps no one. Take breaks when needed, but don’t check out entirely.
#surviving2025
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America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
July 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
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June 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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On a very sleepy street corner in Monroe Township NJ, where perhaps 10-15 people might ordinarily show up to protest, there are nearly two thousand people, passing cars honking for democracy. And the occasional knucklehead giving us the finger. People have totally turned out on a rainy day. #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The incompetence of this administration is staggering.
Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public
A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
www.wired.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The incompetence of this administration is staggering.
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@ezralevin.bsky.social on your call today you said that the 15 most vulnerable Republican members of Congress are refusing to hold town halls. My viewers are asking for a list of who those GOP are so we can strategically plan to get them out in the midterms. Thanks!
March 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
@ezralevin.bsky.social on your call today you said that the 15 most vulnerable Republican members of Congress are refusing to hold town halls. My viewers are asking for a list of who those GOP are so we can strategically plan to get them out in the midterms. Thanks!
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THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
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This is Nazi shit right here. Kristi Noem, I look forward to the day you are awarded the due process these men have been denied by you.
Kristi Noem Records Chilling Video At Jail Holding Alien Enemies Act Detainees talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
Kristi Noem Records Chilling Video At Jail Holding Alien Enemies Act Detainees
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This...
talkingpointsmemo.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This is Nazi shit right here. Kristi Noem, I look forward to the day you are awarded the due process these men have been denied by you.
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Closing rural post offices will do the same thing that closing rural schools has done: Empty out rural towns.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
March 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Closing rural post offices will do the same thing that closing rural schools has done: Empty out rural towns.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
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If you had any doubt that the Republican Party is a party of racists and white supremacists.
March 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
If you had any doubt that the Republican Party is a party of racists and white supremacists.
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'Schumer Must Resign' as Senate Dem Leader After Helping Advance GOP Spending Bill www.commondreams.org/news/senator...
'Schumer Must Resign' as Senate Dem Leader After Helping Advance GOP Spending Bill | Common Dreams
Calls for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign from his leadership post escalated after the New Yorker led nine other members of the Democratic caucus in helping Republicans advance a G...
www.commondreams.org
March 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
'Schumer Must Resign' as Senate Dem Leader After Helping Advance GOP Spending Bill www.commondreams.org/news/senator...
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
March 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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DC folks: Elizabeth Warren, Indivisible, the CFPB union and others rallying outside the CFPB building TODAY at 4:15
February 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
DC folks: Elizabeth Warren, Indivisible, the CFPB union and others rallying outside the CFPB building TODAY at 4:15
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I've started posting on LinkedIn all the unconstitutional shit Trump and Musk are doing to undermine the security and integrity of our government. Mainly because that crowd needs to hear it most. It's incredible how many people in the infosec space are still defending the actions of DOGE and […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
February 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I've started posting on LinkedIn all the unconstitutional shit Trump and Musk are doing to undermine the security and integrity of our government. Mainly because that crowd needs to hear it most. It's incredible how many people in the infosec space are still defending the actions of DOGE and […]
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JD Vance was owned hard over his excusing of the anti-Indian racist on DOGE, Marko Elez.
February 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
JD Vance was owned hard over his excusing of the anti-Indian racist on DOGE, Marko Elez.
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One way to think about the DOGE effort is it's an outgrowth of 20 years of hardliner conservatives frustrated by their inability to get the votes in Congress to do what they want to do. 1/
February 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
One way to think about the DOGE effort is it's an outgrowth of 20 years of hardliner conservatives frustrated by their inability to get the votes in Congress to do what they want to do. 1/
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“We will soon announce a new Board, with an amazing Chairman, DONALD J. TRUMP!” he wrote. However, Trump has no authority to make any of these changes.
February 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
“We will soon announce a new Board, with an amazing Chairman, DONALD J. TRUMP!” he wrote. However, Trump has no authority to make any of these changes.
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This is insane. Musk, the world's richest man, owner of the most influential political messaging platform, and a de facto government member and top ally to the president, is accusing a journalist of being a criminal, because she reported on one of his racist DOGE staffers. This is fascist behavior.
February 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is insane. Musk, the world's richest man, owner of the most influential political messaging platform, and a de facto government member and top ally to the president, is accusing a journalist of being a criminal, because she reported on one of his racist DOGE staffers. This is fascist behavior.
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If you're one of the 40 million people with student loans, Elon Musk’s team may have gotten access to your Social Security number, income data, and personal information.
I'm leading 18 senators in an investigation into DOGE’s actions at the Department of Education.
I'm leading 18 senators in an investigation into DOGE’s actions at the Department of Education.
February 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
If you're one of the 40 million people with student loans, Elon Musk’s team may have gotten access to your Social Security number, income data, and personal information.
I'm leading 18 senators in an investigation into DOGE’s actions at the Department of Education.
I'm leading 18 senators in an investigation into DOGE’s actions at the Department of Education.
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🚨BIG SCOOP: Musk’s DOGE Teen Was Fired By Cybersecurity Firm for Leaking Company Secrets
Edward Coristine posted online that he had retained access to the firm’s servers. Now he has access to sensitive government information.
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Edward Coristine posted online that he had retained access to the firm’s servers. Now he has access to sensitive government information.
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Musk’s DOGE Teen Was Fired By Cybersecurity Firm for Leaking Company Secrets
Edward Coristine posted online that he had retained access to the firm’s servers. Now he has access to sensitive government information.
www.bloomberg.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🚨BIG SCOOP: Musk’s DOGE Teen Was Fired By Cybersecurity Firm for Leaking Company Secrets
Edward Coristine posted online that he had retained access to the firm’s servers. Now he has access to sensitive government information.
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Edward Coristine posted online that he had retained access to the firm’s servers. Now he has access to sensitive government information.
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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MASS ARREST THE DOGE SCAM ARTISTS!:
Bloomberg reports Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old member of Elon's squad illegally hacking US government agencies, was fired from an internship after he was accused of sharing information with a competitor.
Bloomberg reports Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old member of Elon's squad illegally hacking US government agencies, was fired from an internship after he was accused of sharing information with a competitor.
February 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
MASS ARREST THE DOGE SCAM ARTISTS!:
Bloomberg reports Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old member of Elon's squad illegally hacking US government agencies, was fired from an internship after he was accused of sharing information with a competitor.
Bloomberg reports Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old member of Elon's squad illegally hacking US government agencies, was fired from an internship after he was accused of sharing information with a competitor.
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USAID staff, January 20: 10,000+
USAID staff working, February 7: 289.
There are only 12 people left working on the Africa desk.
The world richest man is denying food and medicine to the world’s poorest children.
(Source: FT & Wired)
USAID staff working, February 7: 289.
There are only 12 people left working on the Africa desk.
The world richest man is denying food and medicine to the world’s poorest children.
(Source: FT & Wired)
February 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
USAID staff, January 20: 10,000+
USAID staff working, February 7: 289.
There are only 12 people left working on the Africa desk.
The world richest man is denying food and medicine to the world’s poorest children.
(Source: FT & Wired)
USAID staff working, February 7: 289.
There are only 12 people left working on the Africa desk.
The world richest man is denying food and medicine to the world’s poorest children.
(Source: FT & Wired)
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I suppose the task force created by this EO will start by investigating the Vice President’s statements attacking Catholic bishops, the leader of DOGE accusing Lutheran Family Services of money laundering, ICE raids on churches … so much work already on anti-Christian bias from this administration.
Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose
www.whitehouse.gov
February 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I suppose the task force created by this EO will start by investigating the Vice President’s statements attacking Catholic bishops, the leader of DOGE accusing Lutheran Family Services of money laundering, ICE raids on churches … so much work already on anti-Christian bias from this administration.
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Wired has been fantastic recently.
It’s really interesting that much of the best *political* reporting in the US is coming from tech journalists and tech-savvy reporters.
Sort of reminds me of 2008-10 when a lot of the best political news was being broken by finance-savvy reporters.
It’s really interesting that much of the best *political* reporting in the US is coming from tech journalists and tech-savvy reporters.
Sort of reminds me of 2008-10 when a lot of the best political news was being broken by finance-savvy reporters.
Update from WIRED head @katie-drummond.bsky.social.
We're hosting a webinar for subscribers w/ our reporters and editors next Thursday, Feb 13 @ 1pm ET.
We're hosting a webinar for subscribers w/ our reporters and editors next Thursday, Feb 13 @ 1pm ET.
February 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Wired has been fantastic recently.
It’s really interesting that much of the best *political* reporting in the US is coming from tech journalists and tech-savvy reporters.
Sort of reminds me of 2008-10 when a lot of the best political news was being broken by finance-savvy reporters.
It’s really interesting that much of the best *political* reporting in the US is coming from tech journalists and tech-savvy reporters.
Sort of reminds me of 2008-10 when a lot of the best political news was being broken by finance-savvy reporters.