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@irawing.bsky.social
Refugee from the Island of Misfit Toys. Call Center WFM Professional, Burning Man Operations Alum, IT Leader, Faith-based Atheist, Journal-keeper, Writer of comments, Avid Rock Hound.
Persistence without insight will lead to the same outcome.
Persistence without insight will lead to the same outcome.
If you've been asking yourself why Trump's handlers are pointing him at Venezuela (other than obviously distracting us from the pending release of the Epstein files), Sky News put a great primer together:
youtu.be/Pgwny1BiCYk?...
youtu.be/Pgwny1BiCYk?...
The real reason Venezuela matters
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
If you've been asking yourself why Trump's handlers are pointing him at Venezuela (other than obviously distracting us from the pending release of the Epstein files), Sky News put a great primer together:
youtu.be/Pgwny1BiCYk?...
youtu.be/Pgwny1BiCYk?...
The corruption is just out in the open. Been convicted of a crime? No worries, just get at least $1m in front of El Trumpo and voila, you're out:
youtube.com/shorts/bzErx...
youtube.com/shorts/bzErx...
We Investigated the 5 Most Corrupt Presidential Pardons
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The corruption is just out in the open. Been convicted of a crime? No worries, just get at least $1m in front of El Trumpo and voila, you're out:
youtube.com/shorts/bzErx...
youtube.com/shorts/bzErx...
How is anything these people saying seditious?
I try not to clutch my pearls/shit my skinny jeans at everything that the orange embarrassment in the white house says; the point of his dumb ass being there is saying unreasonable things to distract us. But c'mon, man.
youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
I try not to clutch my pearls/shit my skinny jeans at everything that the orange embarrassment in the white house says; the point of his dumb ass being there is saying unreasonable things to distract us. But c'mon, man.
youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community...
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
How is anything these people saying seditious?
I try not to clutch my pearls/shit my skinny jeans at everything that the orange embarrassment in the white house says; the point of his dumb ass being there is saying unreasonable things to distract us. But c'mon, man.
youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
I try not to clutch my pearls/shit my skinny jeans at everything that the orange embarrassment in the white house says; the point of his dumb ass being there is saying unreasonable things to distract us. But c'mon, man.
youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
Perhaps I am biased as a subscriber, but Sarah's right; traditional media is not meeting this moment. Independent media (and mainstream journos that have found themselves independent) are the ones leading the way.
youtube.com/shorts/WVPAk...
youtube.com/shorts/WVPAk...
Old media doesn't know what to do as we slip further away from a pure liberal democracy. But we do.
YouTube video by The Bulwark
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Perhaps I am biased as a subscriber, but Sarah's right; traditional media is not meeting this moment. Independent media (and mainstream journos that have found themselves independent) are the ones leading the way.
youtube.com/shorts/WVPAk...
youtube.com/shorts/WVPAk...
Find an event near you; you are not alone, you are not powerless or voiceless. Do not give up your right to peacefully assemble.
The thin skinned shitweasels in the white house think they are louder than us. Maybe when they melt down on news shows, but that's just pathetic.
www.nokings.org#map
The thin skinned shitweasels in the white house think they are louder than us. Maybe when they melt down on news shows, but that's just pathetic.
www.nokings.org#map
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Find an event near you; you are not alone, you are not powerless or voiceless. Do not give up your right to peacefully assemble.
The thin skinned shitweasels in the white house think they are louder than us. Maybe when they melt down on news shows, but that's just pathetic.
www.nokings.org#map
The thin skinned shitweasels in the white house think they are louder than us. Maybe when they melt down on news shows, but that's just pathetic.
www.nokings.org#map
I called my member and both senators, even though all three are staunchly blue. They all need to be reminded to fight for this.
Trump is blocking the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
We just launched ads targeting nine Republicans telling them to support the Act and release the Epstein files — you can see our video here!
We just launched ads targeting nine Republicans telling them to support the Act and release the Epstein files — you can see our video here!
September 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I called my member and both senators, even though all three are staunchly blue. They all need to be reminded to fight for this.
Farewell, Steven Colbert.
Enjoy all of the mistakes you are making, CBS. You should be speaking truth to power. Instead, you paid that infant in the white house another $16m bribe so your billionaire owners can cut more of your jobs and squeeze the last drops of blood out of your legacy. Fools.
Enjoy all of the mistakes you are making, CBS. You should be speaking truth to power. Instead, you paid that infant in the white house another $16m bribe so your billionaire owners can cut more of your jobs and squeeze the last drops of blood out of your legacy. Fools.
July 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Farewell, Steven Colbert.
Enjoy all of the mistakes you are making, CBS. You should be speaking truth to power. Instead, you paid that infant in the white house another $16m bribe so your billionaire owners can cut more of your jobs and squeeze the last drops of blood out of your legacy. Fools.
Enjoy all of the mistakes you are making, CBS. You should be speaking truth to power. Instead, you paid that infant in the white house another $16m bribe so your billionaire owners can cut more of your jobs and squeeze the last drops of blood out of your legacy. Fools.
Today has been a day; a day that feels like a year. I needed to see this, and perhaps so do you. Patriots, gaytriots, and theytriots, I give you the words of Will Neff:
youtube.com/shorts/tg3wc...
youtube.com/shorts/tg3wc...
STOP WORRYING SO MUCH
YouTube video by Will Neff
youtube.com
June 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Today has been a day; a day that feels like a year. I needed to see this, and perhaps so do you. Patriots, gaytriots, and theytriots, I give you the words of Will Neff:
youtube.com/shorts/tg3wc...
youtube.com/shorts/tg3wc...
Rage. I hate the people doing this, with their lying faces and false words of support. Officers of the law swear an oath to the Constitution, not to Orange Nero.
If you believe arresting this man in this way is right, I have a rock with your name on it that I'd like to introduce to your face.
If you believe arresting this man in this way is right, I have a rock with your name on it that I'd like to introduce to your face.
The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.
The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol
The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social platforms, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.
n.pr
June 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Rage. I hate the people doing this, with their lying faces and false words of support. Officers of the law swear an oath to the Constitution, not to Orange Nero.
If you believe arresting this man in this way is right, I have a rock with your name on it that I'd like to introduce to your face.
If you believe arresting this man in this way is right, I have a rock with your name on it that I'd like to introduce to your face.
Jennifer & Pumps from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social :
Watching you right now with @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and @joyannreid.bsky.social today. Both of you speak the clearest truth! Thank you for putting the quiet part out there in front of everyone. Love you and love your work!
Watching you right now with @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and @joyannreid.bsky.social today. Both of you speak the clearest truth! Thank you for putting the quiet part out there in front of everyone. Love you and love your work!
June 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Jennifer & Pumps from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social :
Watching you right now with @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and @joyannreid.bsky.social today. Both of you speak the clearest truth! Thank you for putting the quiet part out there in front of everyone. Love you and love your work!
Watching you right now with @donlemonofficial.bsky.social and @joyannreid.bsky.social today. Both of you speak the clearest truth! Thank you for putting the quiet part out there in front of everyone. Love you and love your work!
If you have the time, support our independent media dream team: @donlemonofficial.bsky.social , @joyannreid.bsky.social , with @jimacosta.bsky.social , @michaelfanone.bsky.social , @glennkirschner.bsky.social , & @oliviaoftroye.com (and more!) in the field:
www.youtube.com/live/_pGRSk1...
www.youtube.com/live/_pGRSk1...
AMERICA FIGHTS BACK! With Don Lemon, Joy Reid, & Jim Acosta
YouTube video by Don Lemon
www.youtube.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
If you have the time, support our independent media dream team: @donlemonofficial.bsky.social , @joyannreid.bsky.social , with @jimacosta.bsky.social , @michaelfanone.bsky.social , @glennkirschner.bsky.social , & @oliviaoftroye.com (and more!) in the field:
www.youtube.com/live/_pGRSk1...
www.youtube.com/live/_pGRSk1...
Politico covered RFK's plan to fire the entire vaccine advisory committee at CDC. [WSJ article is behind a paywall]
This brain worm addled addict continues on his mission to destroy public confidence in science. We mustn't be distracted by these shitbirds.
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
This brain worm addled addict continues on his mission to destroy public confidence in science. We mustn't be distracted by these shitbirds.
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
RFK Jr. to fire all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
The HHS secretary announced his plans in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece Monday afternoon.
www.politico.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Politico covered RFK's plan to fire the entire vaccine advisory committee at CDC. [WSJ article is behind a paywall]
This brain worm addled addict continues on his mission to destroy public confidence in science. We mustn't be distracted by these shitbirds.
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
This brain worm addled addict continues on his mission to destroy public confidence in science. We mustn't be distracted by these shitbirds.
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
Just preserving the moment an Australian journalist was deliberately targeted by an LAPD officer. Here's her reaction on her network the next day:
youtu.be/EqBfVzajmVo?...
youtu.be/EqBfVzajmVo?...
Australian reporter reflects on being shot with rubber bullet during LA protest | 9News Australia
YouTube video by 9 News Australia
youtu.be
June 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Just preserving the moment an Australian journalist was deliberately targeted by an LAPD officer. Here's her reaction on her network the next day:
youtu.be/EqBfVzajmVo?...
youtu.be/EqBfVzajmVo?...
Not only is Adam Conover's utter demolition of Tim Pool worth the watch... watching Sam Seder & Friends total glee commenting on it makes it even better:
youtu.be/Xmr--2-tAo0?...
youtu.be/Xmr--2-tAo0?...
Tim Pool Gets Ruined By Adam Conover
YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
youtu.be
May 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Not only is Adam Conover's utter demolition of Tim Pool worth the watch... watching Sam Seder & Friends total glee commenting on it makes it even better:
youtu.be/Xmr--2-tAo0?...
youtu.be/Xmr--2-tAo0?...
Reposted by ira
If I were the owner of the @washingtonpost.com, I would not do a deal with the people who dismembered my columnist. Seems like a low bar, but Bezos managed to not clear yet another one. The world is awash in capital and that this is the choice should tell you all.
He’s so poor, all he has is money.
He’s so poor, all he has is money.
Jeff Bezos once mourned Jamal Khashoggi in public—now the Amazon billionaire is making billion-dollar deals with his executioner, which reveals more about his values than any vigil ever could.
More in Status: www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos...
More in Status: www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos...
Jeff Bezos Abandons Khashoggi to Cut Deal With MBS
Jeff Bezos once mourned Jamal Khashoggi—now he's making billion-dollar deals with his executioner, revealing more about his values than any vigil ever could.
www.status.news
May 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
If I were the owner of the @washingtonpost.com, I would not do a deal with the people who dismembered my columnist. Seems like a low bar, but Bezos managed to not clear yet another one. The world is awash in capital and that this is the choice should tell you all.
He’s so poor, all he has is money.
He’s so poor, all he has is money.
Reposted by ira
Thanks for this, @timmiller.bsky.social.
This is how you react when you realize your YouTube podcast is playing ads for the 'self-deportation program' that are voiced by that fearmongering bitch from North Dakota in charge of DHS:
youtube.com/shorts/zRvdM...
This is how you react when you realize your YouTube podcast is playing ads for the 'self-deportation program' that are voiced by that fearmongering bitch from North Dakota in charge of DHS:
youtube.com/shorts/zRvdM...
"They are the flag burners, they are the criminals"
YouTube video by The Bulwark
youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Thanks for this, @timmiller.bsky.social.
This is how you react when you realize your YouTube podcast is playing ads for the 'self-deportation program' that are voiced by that fearmongering bitch from North Dakota in charge of DHS:
youtube.com/shorts/zRvdM...
This is how you react when you realize your YouTube podcast is playing ads for the 'self-deportation program' that are voiced by that fearmongering bitch from North Dakota in charge of DHS:
youtube.com/shorts/zRvdM...
This is a great short summary of how we got here, starting with Heritage in the 70s and its promotion of Saint Ronnie to the Presidency. They built the 2-3+ generations of folks steeped in ignorance and fear necessary for Project 2025 to happen:
youtube.com/shorts/IX1vw...
youtube.com/shorts/IX1vw...
The #maga resentment toward #federalworkers is misguided. #Reagan #Trump #heritagefoundation
YouTube video by Ohh that's RICH
youtube.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is a great short summary of how we got here, starting with Heritage in the 70s and its promotion of Saint Ronnie to the Presidency. They built the 2-3+ generations of folks steeped in ignorance and fear necessary for Project 2025 to happen:
youtube.com/shorts/IX1vw...
youtube.com/shorts/IX1vw...
Thanks to @briantylercohen.bsky.social for this blast from the past. Now, if only the action -> consequence feature of the universe hadn't been taken down for maintenance for the last ~10 years or so.
youtube.com/shorts/CehVQ...
youtube.com/shorts/CehVQ...
Pete Hegseth's words come back to HAUNT him
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
youtube.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Thanks to @briantylercohen.bsky.social for this blast from the past. Now, if only the action -> consequence feature of the universe hadn't been taken down for maintenance for the last ~10 years or so.
youtube.com/shorts/CehVQ...
youtube.com/shorts/CehVQ...
So many shares of this already today but I have to recognize what might be the last actual christian cleric willing to speak truth to power:
youtube.com/shorts/38W5l...
youtube.com/shorts/38W5l...
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde pleads for Trump to have mercy.
YouTube video by The Bulwark
youtube.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
So many shares of this already today but I have to recognize what might be the last actual christian cleric willing to speak truth to power:
youtube.com/shorts/38W5l...
youtube.com/shorts/38W5l...
Watching 'true crime' shows on television is the boomer equivalent of doom scrolling and brain rot. It's nice that boomers have something in common with gen z, eh?
January 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Watching 'true crime' shows on television is the boomer equivalent of doom scrolling and brain rot. It's nice that boomers have something in common with gen z, eh?
I'm late to this show, but when the owners of major media outlets force their reporting and commentary one way (or the other), I hope that other credible commentators will resign as well. Thanks @harrylitman.bsky.social for your principled response. #talkingfeds
open.substack.com/pub/harrylit...
open.substack.com/pub/harrylit...
Why I Just Resigned From The Los Angeles Times
By Harry Litman
open.substack.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:35 PM
I'm late to this show, but when the owners of major media outlets force their reporting and commentary one way (or the other), I hope that other credible commentators will resign as well. Thanks @harrylitman.bsky.social for your principled response. #talkingfeds
open.substack.com/pub/harrylit...
open.substack.com/pub/harrylit...
I'm glad that Mr. Beast finally sat down to clarify a lot of what's been happening around him these last few months: youtu.be/ssIVH--CQ34?...
Mr. Beast's Response
YouTube video by oompaville
youtu.be
November 23, 2024 at 2:55 AM
I'm glad that Mr. Beast finally sat down to clarify a lot of what's been happening around him these last few months: youtu.be/ssIVH--CQ34?...