Darby Shaw's Ghost
@darbys-lament.bsky.social
The law school Al(ice) Bundy. Only academic achievement of note: a perfect LSAT.
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Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
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"People are always telling me how pretty I am, but I don't let it get to my head. I'm insincere and condescending back to them, then make fun of them in my book."
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
"People are always telling me how pretty I am, but I don't let it get to my head. I'm insincere and condescending back to them, then make fun of them in my book."
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It’s true. We shouldn’t pretend that. Trumpist culture is not the same as American culture and not equal. Trumpist culture is proudly ignorant, defiantly against America’s founding values and subsequently developed values, venomously bigoted, and generally despicable.
Fox News' Will Cain: "I’m sure there are very honorable law-abiding upstanding citizens and contributors from the Somali community here in the United States, BUT..."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
December 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It’s true. We shouldn’t pretend that. Trumpist culture is not the same as American culture and not equal. Trumpist culture is proudly ignorant, defiantly against America’s founding values and subsequently developed values, venomously bigoted, and generally despicable.
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Trump to America: drop dead
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Trump to America: drop dead
Saaaaaaame.
The official policy of the Trump Administration is ignorant bigotry. We’re asked, under principles including charity, to assume that people support the administration despite that policy, not specifically because of it. I am increasingly unwilling to extend that charity.
December 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Saaaaaaame.
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December 17 is recognized worldwide as the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers - a day of remembrance, resistance, and solidarity.
It began in 2003 in San Francisco as a memorial for the victims of the Green River Killer.
It began in 2003 in San Francisco as a memorial for the victims of the Green River Killer.
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
December 17 is recognized worldwide as the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers - a day of remembrance, resistance, and solidarity.
It began in 2003 in San Francisco as a memorial for the victims of the Green River Killer.
It began in 2003 in San Francisco as a memorial for the victims of the Green River Killer.
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A fair question. 😕🇺🇸
December 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A fair question. 😕🇺🇸
The contemporary right is in a constant mode of AITA?, they keep getting a resounding “Yes.” from a large majority of Americans and still cannot square the circle. Kind of impressive.
When i lived in IA, it was a purple state. In the last 20 years, IA took a hard right turn and its politics are indistinguishable from Alabama's, complete with abortion ban and regressive taxes. Now they have horrible brain drain and credulously wonder what caused it.
tinyurl.com/2fyah23c
tinyurl.com/2fyah23c
Iowa needs more doctors. Here's what physicians say must change.
New policy wins — including $150 million for residency expansion and new prior-authorization rules — are giving Iowa physicians hope, but health leaders warns real improvements will take years.
www.thegazette.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The contemporary right is in a constant mode of AITA?, they keep getting a resounding “Yes.” from a large majority of Americans and still cannot square the circle. Kind of impressive.
These guys make me better understand the French Revolution.
“Let them eat TWO turkeys!”
JFC 🤦🏻♀️
“Let them eat TWO turkeys!”
JFC 🤦🏻♀️
Kevin Hassett: "Turkey prices were down 19 cents. I bought two different ones because some other show was criticizing me because I said, 'Oh, generic turkeys are pretty good.' So I made two this time and I didn't really notice the difference, so buy the cheaper turkey next year, folks."
November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
These guys make me better understand the French Revolution.
“Let them eat TWO turkeys!”
JFC 🤦🏻♀️
“Let them eat TWO turkeys!”
JFC 🤦🏻♀️
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The problem for military personnel is that by the time an operational order reaches them, they assume that someone higher up must have signed off on it. (Which is correct.)
Instead of carping about "the military," ask where General Caine and the joint chiefs are.
Instead of carping about "the military," ask where General Caine and the joint chiefs are.
Spare us all the "few bad apples" line when no member of the armed forces has been accused of refusing to murder civilians. Not. One.
Honor and dishonor are about what people actually do.
Honor and dishonor are about what people actually do.
November 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The problem for military personnel is that by the time an operational order reaches them, they assume that someone higher up must have signed off on it. (Which is correct.)
Instead of carping about "the military," ask where General Caine and the joint chiefs are.
Instead of carping about "the military," ask where General Caine and the joint chiefs are.
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Exactly. The operator isn't getting an order to "kill these drowning men," they're being told "strike grid coordinates XYZ"
The people who *know* need to be held accountable, and that's pretty senior.
The people who *know* need to be held accountable, and that's pretty senior.
Someone made the point - I think Adam Kinzinger - that the problem is it’s one thing to refuse to murder someone if ordered. It’s another to refuse an order where you yourself don’t have the full context and couldn’t possibly - but someone above you does/did
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Exactly. The operator isn't getting an order to "kill these drowning men," they're being told "strike grid coordinates XYZ"
The people who *know* need to be held accountable, and that's pretty senior.
The people who *know* need to be held accountable, and that's pretty senior.
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I guess it’s clear why the lawmakers needed to make that video
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I guess it’s clear why the lawmakers needed to make that video
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To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
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If Kamala Harris were President today Sarah Beckstrom would still be alive and Andrew Wolfe would not be in a Washington DC hospital ICU fighting for his life.
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If Kamala Harris were President today Sarah Beckstrom would still be alive and Andrew Wolfe would not be in a Washington DC hospital ICU fighting for his life.
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Every time someone jumps on socials and says there is no point to mass protest days and visible reaction in the streets, share this chart with them. The approval ratings are tanking not just because they're doing bad things but also because protestors won't let people forget it either.
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Every time someone jumps on socials and says there is no point to mass protest days and visible reaction in the streets, share this chart with them. The approval ratings are tanking not just because they're doing bad things but also because protestors won't let people forget it either.
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When asked about the death of a W. Virginia National Guardsman, the President of the United States bragged about his electoral margin in her state.
When asked about the shooter, he called the reporter a stupid person.
Please stop holding quarter for anyone supporting this monstrous piece of shit.
When asked about the shooter, he called the reporter a stupid person.
Please stop holding quarter for anyone supporting this monstrous piece of shit.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
When asked about the death of a W. Virginia National Guardsman, the President of the United States bragged about his electoral margin in her state.
When asked about the shooter, he called the reporter a stupid person.
Please stop holding quarter for anyone supporting this monstrous piece of shit.
When asked about the shooter, he called the reporter a stupid person.
Please stop holding quarter for anyone supporting this monstrous piece of shit.
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Straight up war crime
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Straight up war crime
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Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
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Bankrupted an actual casino should’ve been the end of it
November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Bankrupted an actual casino should’ve been the end of it
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This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
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Single Digits Billionaires Are Scaling Back This Thanksgiving
Gone are the lavish yacht parties with Cristal shooting from fountains.
Gone are the lavish yacht parties with Cristal shooting from fountains.
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Single Digits Billionaires Are Scaling Back This Thanksgiving
Gone are the lavish yacht parties with Cristal shooting from fountains.
Gone are the lavish yacht parties with Cristal shooting from fountains.
This.
These two things are true:
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This.
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Those people that watch an anime as one gigantic 10 hour video are completely unbreakable.
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Those people that watch an anime as one gigantic 10 hour video are completely unbreakable.