Alex Jacobson
@jboson.bsky.social
Physics PhD, lasers, optics, economics, technology, computers, cnc machines, dogs, anti-fascist. Tucson, AZ and Hollywood, FL.
Those who forget or never learn history are doomed to repeat it.
Those who forget or never learn history are doomed to repeat it.
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Spanberger: "The role of governor has never been more important. And we need a governor who will put Virginia — not a president, not a party — first."
June 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Spanberger: "The role of governor has never been more important. And we need a governor who will put Virginia — not a president, not a party — first."
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What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Virginia Candidates Show You Can Try to Kill DEI, But You’ll Fail
Talk about a Lost Cause.
www.thebulwark.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
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"Maybe it would be better if we had to take our consequences? Which is why I want to discuss a New York Times story about the measles and some very fine people in Texas. Let’s go dark."
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/texas-anti...
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/texas-anti...
The Problem with Americans and the “Finding Out” Part
An anti-vaxxer in Texas almost died from measles. Real doctors saved his life. After that, he got even *more* redpilled. Plus: A Mamdani win in NYC could have unintended consequences.
www.thebulwark.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Maybe it would be better if we had to take our consequences? Which is why I want to discuss a New York Times story about the measles and some very fine people in Texas. Let’s go dark."
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/texas-anti...
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/texas-anti...
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Me and (my?) shadow.
Check out this little scientist (age: 11 months) as she explores light and shadow with the assistance of an afternoon sunbeam. 🧵
Check out this little scientist (age: 11 months) as she explores light and shadow with the assistance of an afternoon sunbeam. 🧵
April 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Me and (my?) shadow.
Check out this little scientist (age: 11 months) as she explores light and shadow with the assistance of an afternoon sunbeam. 🧵
Check out this little scientist (age: 11 months) as she explores light and shadow with the assistance of an afternoon sunbeam. 🧵
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Somehow the Times managed to get four sources on a group chat that had twelve of the people closest to Hegseth. Literally everyone must hate this guy.
April 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Somehow the Times managed to get four sources on a group chat that had twelve of the people closest to Hegseth. Literally everyone must hate this guy.
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"Roberts’s immunity ruling not only gutted Smith’s case against Trump, it also sent a clear message: If Trump won the election, he could freely engage in even more egregious crimes. As later events would demonstrate, Trump got the message loud and clear." — @davidrlurie.bsky.social
John Roberts created a monster. It's about to eat him.
The Supreme Court faces an existential dilemma of its own creation.
www.publicnotice.co
March 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"Roberts’s immunity ruling not only gutted Smith’s case against Trump, it also sent a clear message: If Trump won the election, he could freely engage in even more egregious crimes. As later events would demonstrate, Trump got the message loud and clear." — @davidrlurie.bsky.social
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“I can’t believe you’re willing to cut people off because of who they voted for,” said a family member.
Sweetie, I’m cutting you off because of 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 you voted for.
You voted against my daughter, my career, this country, the climate crisis, and for fascism.
Believe it.
Sweetie, I’m cutting you off because of 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 you voted for.
You voted against my daughter, my career, this country, the climate crisis, and for fascism.
Believe it.
November 17, 2024 at 3:47 AM
“I can’t believe you’re willing to cut people off because of who they voted for,” said a family member.
Sweetie, I’m cutting you off because of 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 you voted for.
You voted against my daughter, my career, this country, the climate crisis, and for fascism.
Believe it.
Sweetie, I’m cutting you off because of 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 you voted for.
You voted against my daughter, my career, this country, the climate crisis, and for fascism.
Believe it.
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December 14, 2024 at 8:11 PM
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I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe?
Super duper.
Super duper.
December 5, 2024 at 12:20 AM
I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe?
Super duper.
Super duper.
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December 4, 2024 at 11:26 PM
December 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM
This is all he cares about, the $7500 EV subsidy, Chinese vehicle keep-out, and SpaceX contract. No worse than other huge companies; he found a way to lobby the President directly.
December 2, 2024 at 10:08 PM
This is all he cares about, the $7500 EV subsidy, Chinese vehicle keep-out, and SpaceX contract. No worse than other huge companies; he found a way to lobby the President directly.
I've had similar fantasies.
Fantasies.
Fantasies.
yes yes we all know what he means but always funny when people use the word “establishment” in a way that excludes the last 8 years of Republican Party leadership, a dozen billionaires including the richest man in human history, Fox News, etc
November 30, 2024 at 2:25 AM
I've had similar fantasies.
Fantasies.
Fantasies.
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“‘I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth.’”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
Pete Hegseth’s Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years
Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to him.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:21 AM
“‘I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth.’”
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
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Brandon Aiyuk surgery even more involved than anticipated.
Brandon Aiyuk surgery even more involved than anticipated.
Sat in the hospital from 8:30-8:30. Soooo relieved that this portion is over. 🙏🏾❤️
TikTok video by ItsRochelle
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November 29, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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Brandon Aiyuk surgery even more involved than anticipated.
Brandon Aiyuk surgery even more involved than anticipated.
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November 29, 2024 at 5:54 AM
November 27, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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Modern-day autocracies come to power through elections, leading to electoral autocracies. These regimes are built from within the democratic system. This is what Orbán did so successfully, which is why he has inspired other autocrats.
Modern-day autocracies come to power through elections, leading to electoral autocracies. These regimes are built from within the democratic system. This is what Orbán did so successfully, which is why he has inspired other autocrats.
I Watched Orbán Destroy Hungary’s Democracy. Here’s My Advice for the Trump Era.
To dismantle the machinery of autocracy, you first need to understand how it works.
www.politico.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:36 AM
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Modern-day autocracies come to power through elections, leading to electoral autocracies. These regimes are built from within the democratic system. This is what Orbán did so successfully, which is why he has inspired other autocrats.
Modern-day autocracies come to power through elections, leading to electoral autocracies. These regimes are built from within the democratic system. This is what Orbán did so successfully, which is why he has inspired other autocrats.
Soon? They do it on their own, for money.
Have you heard that Comcast is planning to sell MSNBC? Is Rupert Murdoch planning to buy it? Will America’s media landscape soon resemble those of Hungary and Russia?
hartmannreport.com/p/the-end-of...
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The End of Left-Leaning News? Is Progressive Journalism Being Systematically Destroyed?
Private equity, billionaire agendas, and GOP-funded attacks are driving a stake through the heart of American media diversity…
hartmannreport.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Soon? They do it on their own, for money.
November 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM