Skepticando
@jjlarrea.bsky.social
Software Maker | Art Lover | Humanist | AntiMAGA | Pro 🇺🇦
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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It’s because we canceled Hulu and Disney‼️
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It’s because we canceled Hulu and Disney‼️
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Moskowitz: Speaker Johnson seems to have memory problems: I haven’t seen that. I haven’t heard about it. You’re telling me this for the first time.
He just can’t get away from trying to defend the president without making it look like he has absolutely no idea what’s going on at any point in time…
He just can’t get away from trying to defend the president without making it look like he has absolutely no idea what’s going on at any point in time…
December 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Moskowitz: Speaker Johnson seems to have memory problems: I haven’t seen that. I haven’t heard about it. You’re telling me this for the first time.
He just can’t get away from trying to defend the president without making it look like he has absolutely no idea what’s going on at any point in time…
He just can’t get away from trying to defend the president without making it look like he has absolutely no idea what’s going on at any point in time…
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I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
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Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
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The conversation about illegal immigration would be very different in America if the focus of federal law enforcement was on arresting and prosecuting corporate employers who hire undocumented workers.
November 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The conversation about illegal immigration would be very different in America if the focus of federal law enforcement was on arresting and prosecuting corporate employers who hire undocumented workers.
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Tag your lawmakers and comment. Tomorrow I am sending emails and making calls. @repkatiejones.bsky.social @repangiecraig.bsky.social
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@repcasar.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Tag your lawmakers and comment. Tomorrow I am sending emails and making calls. @repkatiejones.bsky.social @repangiecraig.bsky.social
@repcasar.bsky.social
@repcasar.bsky.social
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I appreciate keeping hope alive, but I’m angry that the left won’t even entertain discussing what we do when we lose the battle. Zero discussions about prepping, how to get our children out of the country, etc. Yes, I know, boo to doomers, feel free to block me for being a realist.
November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I appreciate keeping hope alive, but I’m angry that the left won’t even entertain discussing what we do when we lose the battle. Zero discussions about prepping, how to get our children out of the country, etc. Yes, I know, boo to doomers, feel free to block me for being a realist.
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Quote from "Nothing But Flowers" - Talking Heads
October 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Quote from "Nothing But Flowers" - Talking Heads
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The MAGA propaganda machine has consumed my family. It’s both isolating and makes me want to punish those responsible.
I don’t know if we’re headed for a civil war, but I imagine this is sort of what it felt like for kids who defected to the union as their parents supported slavery and secession.
I don’t know if we’re headed for a civil war, but I imagine this is sort of what it felt like for kids who defected to the union as their parents supported slavery and secession.
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The MAGA propaganda machine has consumed my family. It’s both isolating and makes me want to punish those responsible.
I don’t know if we’re headed for a civil war, but I imagine this is sort of what it felt like for kids who defected to the union as their parents supported slavery and secession.
I don’t know if we’re headed for a civil war, but I imagine this is sort of what it felt like for kids who defected to the union as their parents supported slavery and secession.
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New from me! An investigation into the "1.5bn+ company" known as The Agora, which sells misleading health and investing advice to seniors, and which was one of Meta's largest political advertisers this year (until many of their pages went down after this story).
www.forbes.com/sites/emilyb...
www.forbes.com/sites/emilyb...
This Secretive Company Built An Empire By Hawking Bad Financial And Health Advice On Facebook
The Agora Companies, sued by the SEC, FTC, and two state AGs, reach hundreds of millions of people across social media with misleading promises of wealth and wellness.
www.forbes.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
New from me! An investigation into the "1.5bn+ company" known as The Agora, which sells misleading health and investing advice to seniors, and which was one of Meta's largest political advertisers this year (until many of their pages went down after this story).
www.forbes.com/sites/emilyb...
www.forbes.com/sites/emilyb...
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Some nice exposition on how people meld with cults like MAGA, QAnon, & Christian Nationalism — and how supportive off-ramps need to be in place along with gentle-confrontational techniques to foster un-melding.
“In extremist, cultic movements like jihadist terrorist groups, MAGA, QAnon & Christian Nationalism, identity fusion becomes a way to create radical loyalty, resistance to outside influence and sometimes a willingness to commit illegal, immoral or violent acts.”
www.mind-war.com/p/identity-f...
www.mind-war.com/p/identity-f...
Identity Fusion: Gravity for MAGA
How QAnon, MAGA and Christian supremacy have psychologically hijacked America and what to do about it.
www.mind-war.com
July 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Some nice exposition on how people meld with cults like MAGA, QAnon, & Christian Nationalism — and how supportive off-ramps need to be in place along with gentle-confrontational techniques to foster un-melding.
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Enjoy the 'cool weather' (1.43°C over pre-industrial) while it lasts. Global surface temperatures are predicted to once again break 1.7°C by the end of next week.
April 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Enjoy the 'cool weather' (1.43°C over pre-industrial) while it lasts. Global surface temperatures are predicted to once again break 1.7°C by the end of next week.
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From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
March 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
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Thread the needle. Elon is Trump.
March 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thread the needle. Elon is Trump.
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Wes Moore on Fox News Sunday: "People were looking for disruption. I think they've gotten destruction. And I think that's the thing that's making people so scared."
March 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Wes Moore on Fox News Sunday: "People were looking for disruption. I think they've gotten destruction. And I think that's the thing that's making people so scared."
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March 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Interesting. therecord.media/hegseth-orde...
March 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Interesting. therecord.media/hegseth-orde...
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Well, that is something.
February 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Well, that is something.
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WE DO HAVE A CHANCE...
There are two special elections to be held on April 1, 2025 in Florida.
FL1 - secure.actblue.com/donate/gay-v...
FL6 - secure.actblue.com/donate/jweil...
NY21 will hold a special election but, when is unclear
blakegendebienforcongress.com
STOP THE BELLINI MUSSOLINI!
There are two special elections to be held on April 1, 2025 in Florida.
FL1 - secure.actblue.com/donate/gay-v...
FL6 - secure.actblue.com/donate/jweil...
NY21 will hold a special election but, when is unclear
blakegendebienforcongress.com
STOP THE BELLINI MUSSOLINI!
February 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
WE DO HAVE A CHANCE...
There are two special elections to be held on April 1, 2025 in Florida.
FL1 - secure.actblue.com/donate/gay-v...
FL6 - secure.actblue.com/donate/jweil...
NY21 will hold a special election but, when is unclear
blakegendebienforcongress.com
STOP THE BELLINI MUSSOLINI!
There are two special elections to be held on April 1, 2025 in Florida.
FL1 - secure.actblue.com/donate/gay-v...
FL6 - secure.actblue.com/donate/jweil...
NY21 will hold a special election but, when is unclear
blakegendebienforcongress.com
STOP THE BELLINI MUSSOLINI!
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February 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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I think what he’s saying is he’s about to grab the country by the p*ssy and when you’re a star, Republicans in Congress let you do it.
February 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I think what he’s saying is he’s about to grab the country by the p*ssy and when you’re a star, Republicans in Congress let you do it.