@jonnygarf.bsky.social
I have yet to opine on Mamdani or the NYC race, but this unearthed quote bears some consideration. This quote is probably not a surprise to his critics -- or even to his defenders: "when the boot of the NYPD is on your neck, it's been laced by the IDF"
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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Zohran Mamdani's 2023 comments about NYPD, IDF raise questions for NYC mayoral frontrunner
The video from a 2023 panel for Democratic Socialists of America is raising questions for the frontrunner in the mayoral race.
www.cbsnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I have yet to opine on Mamdani or the NYC race, but this unearthed quote bears some consideration. This quote is probably not a surprise to his critics -- or even to his defenders: "when the boot of the NYPD is on your neck, it's been laced by the IDF"
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
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We've been in a slow-motion government shutdown for months, as the Trump administration withheld appropriated funds and engaged in mass firings. Now we're going to finally admit it. From me and @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
prospect.org/politics/202...
prospect.org/politics/202...
The Government Has Been Shut Down for Months
Today is the day we stop pretending that it’s not.
prospect.org
September 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We've been in a slow-motion government shutdown for months, as the Trump administration withheld appropriated funds and engaged in mass firings. Now we're going to finally admit it. From me and @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
prospect.org/politics/202...
prospect.org/politics/202...
@dandrezner.bsky.social @yair-rosenberg.bsky.social @halbfinger.bsky.social help us understand the latest Israel-Gaza peace proposal. Surely both sides have had varying ceasefire proposals on the table for nearly 2 years now. How is this one different from all other ones?
September 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
@dandrezner.bsky.social @yair-rosenberg.bsky.social @halbfinger.bsky.social help us understand the latest Israel-Gaza peace proposal. Surely both sides have had varying ceasefire proposals on the table for nearly 2 years now. How is this one different from all other ones?
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Amazing how we couldn’t do what Brazil did: Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...
Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup in Brazil
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Amazing how we couldn’t do what Brazil did: Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/w...
I'm confused about some things here. Help me @joshtpm.bsky.social @davidcorn.bsky.social
1) Surely the real reason for pressing for the release of the "Epstein files" is to embarrass Trump and split the MAGA movement. But what's the *public* reason? That he's breaking a campaign promise to QAnon?
1) Surely the real reason for pressing for the release of the "Epstein files" is to embarrass Trump and split the MAGA movement. But what's the *public* reason? That he's breaking a campaign promise to QAnon?
The Rule of Five:
Federal law requires government agencies to provide information if any five members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee request it.
And we’re using it to force Trump and Bondi to release the Epstein files to us.
Federal law requires government agencies to provide information if any five members of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee request it.
And we’re using it to force Trump and Bondi to release the Epstein files to us.
July 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I'm confused about some things here. Help me @joshtpm.bsky.social @davidcorn.bsky.social
1) Surely the real reason for pressing for the release of the "Epstein files" is to embarrass Trump and split the MAGA movement. But what's the *public* reason? That he's breaking a campaign promise to QAnon?
1) Surely the real reason for pressing for the release of the "Epstein files" is to embarrass Trump and split the MAGA movement. But what's the *public* reason? That he's breaking a campaign promise to QAnon?
I don't always use Amazon customer service, but when I do, I expect the world's leading retailer in 2025 to have a chatbot that is easy to find.
It's not here: www.amazon.com/hz/contact-u...
@consumerreports.org @consumerwatchdog.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social
Google's preview says it is:
It's not here: www.amazon.com/hz/contact-u...
@consumerreports.org @consumerwatchdog.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social
Google's preview says it is:
July 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I don't always use Amazon customer service, but when I do, I expect the world's leading retailer in 2025 to have a chatbot that is easy to find.
It's not here: www.amazon.com/hz/contact-u...
@consumerreports.org @consumerwatchdog.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social
Google's preview says it is:
It's not here: www.amazon.com/hz/contact-u...
@consumerreports.org @consumerwatchdog.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social
Google's preview says it is:
Lawler: "There’s not going to be a primary. There can’t be a primary. It’s a waste of time, money and effort on everybody’s part."
translation: Lawler is scheming with the White House to find an ambassadorship for Stefanik.
cc: @joshtpm.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
translation: Lawler is scheming with the White House to find an ambassadorship for Stefanik.
cc: @joshtpm.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Rep. Mike Lawler discusses 'Big Beautiful Bill,' 2026 GOP race for governor
Lawler believes that his candidacy will appeal to a broad coalition of voters.
spectrumlocalnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Lawler: "There’s not going to be a primary. There can’t be a primary. It’s a waste of time, money and effort on everybody’s part."
translation: Lawler is scheming with the White House to find an ambassadorship for Stefanik.
cc: @joshtpm.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
translation: Lawler is scheming with the White House to find an ambassadorship for Stefanik.
cc: @joshtpm.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
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July 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Jewish left: Release the hostages, no matter the cost.
Jewish right: Destroy Hamas, no matter the cost.
For the last 10 years, Trump has solidly aligned himself with the Jewish right.
But...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/29/m...
why?
@dschraub.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
Jewish right: Destroy Hamas, no matter the cost.
For the last 10 years, Trump has solidly aligned himself with the Jewish right.
But...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/29/m...
why?
@dschraub.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
Netanyahu says ‘opportunities have opened up’ to free hostages, as Trump demands Gaza ‘deal’ | CNN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “many opportunities have opened up” following Israel’s military operations in Iran, including the possibility of bringing home the remaining hostages held in Gaz...
www.cnn.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Jewish left: Release the hostages, no matter the cost.
Jewish right: Destroy Hamas, no matter the cost.
For the last 10 years, Trump has solidly aligned himself with the Jewish right.
But...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/29/m...
why?
@dschraub.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
Jewish right: Destroy Hamas, no matter the cost.
For the last 10 years, Trump has solidly aligned himself with the Jewish right.
But...
www.cnn.com/2025/06/29/m...
why?
@dschraub.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
So, per the American Jewish Committee, all civilian deaths during war are to be called "murder"?
Umm.
@dschraub.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @rabbijilljacobs.bsky.social @jaymichaelson.bsky.social
Umm.
@dschraub.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @rabbijilljacobs.bsky.social @jaymichaelson.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
So, per the American Jewish Committee, all civilian deaths during war are to be called "murder"?
Umm.
@dschraub.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @rabbijilljacobs.bsky.social @jaymichaelson.bsky.social
Umm.
@dschraub.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @rabbijilljacobs.bsky.social @jaymichaelson.bsky.social
@nickkristof.bsky.social @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social Jodi Ernst's nihilism that the only response to the cruelty of death is *acceptance of Jesus*... needs prompt and clear answers by respected theologians.
whowhatwhy.org/politics/us-...
whowhatwhy.org/politics/us-...
Ernst Doubles Down: The Poor Need Jesus, Not Health Insurance - WhoWhatWhy
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Saturday emphatically proved that she is a terrible human being. But at least those who lose health insurance because of GOP lawmakers like her can take solace in the fact th...
whowhatwhy.org
June 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
@nickkristof.bsky.social @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social Jodi Ernst's nihilism that the only response to the cruelty of death is *acceptance of Jesus*... needs prompt and clear answers by respected theologians.
whowhatwhy.org/politics/us-...
whowhatwhy.org/politics/us-...
re: newrepublic.com/article/1947...
by @caseyquinlan.bsky.social
Trade deals are opaque to many of us.
Taking on "good faith" that trade deals are never perfect, and supposed to be regularly tweaked... could we ordinary people have a better understanding of this all? (a short thread...)
by @caseyquinlan.bsky.social
Trade deals are opaque to many of us.
Taking on "good faith" that trade deals are never perfect, and supposed to be regularly tweaked... could we ordinary people have a better understanding of this all? (a short thread...)
Don’t Expect Much Trade-War Pushback From Corporate America
With firms facing economic uncertainty and caught in the political crossfire, customers who want transparency about the cost of goods have never had it so hard.
newrepublic.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
re: newrepublic.com/article/1947...
by @caseyquinlan.bsky.social
Trade deals are opaque to many of us.
Taking on "good faith" that trade deals are never perfect, and supposed to be regularly tweaked... could we ordinary people have a better understanding of this all? (a short thread...)
by @caseyquinlan.bsky.social
Trade deals are opaque to many of us.
Taking on "good faith" that trade deals are never perfect, and supposed to be regularly tweaked... could we ordinary people have a better understanding of this all? (a short thread...)
On @realtimers.bsky.social this past weekend, Rep. Mike Lawler claimed: "we had people throwing things, punching my staff, verbally, accosting my staff." Waitasec. Did that really happen?
@donnabrazile.bsky.social had an opportunity to dispute that, but she didn't app.podscribe.com/episode/1335...
@donnabrazile.bsky.social had an opportunity to dispute that, but she didn't app.podscribe.com/episode/1335...
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May 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
On @realtimers.bsky.social this past weekend, Rep. Mike Lawler claimed: "we had people throwing things, punching my staff, verbally, accosting my staff." Waitasec. Did that really happen?
@donnabrazile.bsky.social had an opportunity to dispute that, but she didn't app.podscribe.com/episode/1335...
@donnabrazile.bsky.social had an opportunity to dispute that, but she didn't app.podscribe.com/episode/1335...
The first question about the potentially gifted 747 from Qatar to Trump has been widely asked ("Is it legal?")
Now to start asking the bigger question: What's the deal? What is Trump giving up for it?
@dandrezner.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social
Now to start asking the bigger question: What's the deal? What is Trump giving up for it?
@dandrezner.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The first question about the potentially gifted 747 from Qatar to Trump has been widely asked ("Is it legal?")
Now to start asking the bigger question: What's the deal? What is Trump giving up for it?
@dandrezner.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social
Now to start asking the bigger question: What's the deal? What is Trump giving up for it?
@dandrezner.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social
Sure, this is just shooting fish in the barrel -- picking apart the spotty logic of low information voters. But this does seem like a needed first step to capture their votes, no? @msifry.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @jonathanvlast.bsky.social
I've not seen very many reactions here to the latest NYT focus group by @margieomero.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I do wonder, for these independent voters especially, is there ever *any* attempt to help them with a reality check?
Now, I realize that's not the job of the pollster...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I do wonder, for these independent voters especially, is there ever *any* attempt to help them with a reality check?
Now, I realize that's not the job of the pollster...
Opinion | How 13 Independent Voters Who Backed Trump Think He Is Doing So Far
The participants discuss how they think Trump’s second term is going.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Sure, this is just shooting fish in the barrel -- picking apart the spotty logic of low information voters. But this does seem like a needed first step to capture their votes, no? @msifry.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @jonathanvlast.bsky.social
I've not seen very many reactions here to the latest NYT focus group by @margieomero.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I do wonder, for these independent voters especially, is there ever *any* attempt to help them with a reality check?
Now, I realize that's not the job of the pollster...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I do wonder, for these independent voters especially, is there ever *any* attempt to help them with a reality check?
Now, I realize that's not the job of the pollster...
Opinion | How 13 Independent Voters Who Backed Trump Think He Is Doing So Far
The participants discuss how they think Trump’s second term is going.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I've not seen very many reactions here to the latest NYT focus group by @margieomero.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I do wonder, for these independent voters especially, is there ever *any* attempt to help them with a reality check?
Now, I realize that's not the job of the pollster...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I do wonder, for these independent voters especially, is there ever *any* attempt to help them with a reality check?
Now, I realize that's not the job of the pollster...
"I don’t oppose many of the things that are being done"
-- words I wouldn't want on my epitaph.
cc: @jaymichaelson.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @dschraub.bsky.social @amysiskind.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @michellegoldberg.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
-- words I wouldn't want on my epitaph.
cc: @jaymichaelson.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @dschraub.bsky.social @amysiskind.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @michellegoldberg.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
As the Trump administration escalates its campaign to revoke the visas of hundreds of international students — many for their involvement in pro-Palestinian activism — former Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the Biden administration’s antisemitism envoy, is offering support for some of the moves.
Student protesters being deported are not ‘martyrs and heroes,’ says former antisemitism envoy
Deborah Lipstadt agrees with some of the Trump administration and ICE moves to deport students and crack down on campus antisemitism.
forward.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"I don’t oppose many of the things that are being done"
-- words I wouldn't want on my epitaph.
cc: @jaymichaelson.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @dschraub.bsky.social @amysiskind.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @michellegoldberg.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
-- words I wouldn't want on my epitaph.
cc: @jaymichaelson.bsky.social @joelhs.bsky.social @dschraub.bsky.social @amysiskind.bsky.social @joshtpm.bsky.social @michellegoldberg.bsky.social @timothynoah.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social
I am looking for a contemporary & timely essay reflecting on Passover under our nascent American despot era -- simply listing all of the illiberal offenses of the Trump 2.0 regime. This would echo what we do in the traditional Haggadah text by reading the verses from Exodus (1:11, 1:13)
April 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I am looking for a contemporary & timely essay reflecting on Passover under our nascent American despot era -- simply listing all of the illiberal offenses of the Trump 2.0 regime. This would echo what we do in the traditional Haggadah text by reading the verses from Exodus (1:11, 1:13)
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The ADL has yet to comment on this, as of now.
April 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The ADL has yet to comment on this, as of now.
did I get this right, that Netanyahu is now supporting BDS, he wants to "eliminate the trade deficit" -- and a quick way to do that is for Americans to buy *less* Israeli goods?
cc:
@joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social @schraubd.bsky.social
nypost.com/2025/04/07/u...
cc:
@joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social @schraubd.bsky.social
nypost.com/2025/04/07/u...
Netanyahu tells Trump that Israel will ‘eliminate’ trade deficit and tariffs to avoid 17% US trade penalty
“We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States. We intend to do it very quickly,” Netanyahu, 75, told reporters during a joint appearance with Trump, 78, in the Oval Office…
nypost.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
did I get this right, that Netanyahu is now supporting BDS, he wants to "eliminate the trade deficit" -- and a quick way to do that is for Americans to buy *less* Israeli goods?
cc:
@joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social @schraubd.bsky.social
nypost.com/2025/04/07/u...
cc:
@joshtpm.bsky.social @jonathanbchait.bsky.social @schraubd.bsky.social
nypost.com/2025/04/07/u...
@steve1rattner.bsky.social
This raises a lot of questions like where these guys get their news and how much they are really paying attention to what's going on. They have no reservations at all?
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/o...
This raises a lot of questions like where these guys get their news and how much they are really paying attention to what's going on. They have no reservations at all?
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/o...
Opinion | Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite
Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
@steve1rattner.bsky.social
This raises a lot of questions like where these guys get their news and how much they are really paying attention to what's going on. They have no reservations at all?
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/o...
This raises a lot of questions like where these guys get their news and how much they are really paying attention to what's going on. They have no reservations at all?
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/o...
@today.yougov.com you might get more survey responses if they were shorter (or, at least, could advise the surveytaker when they are free to go)
And also, let's make sure we're surveying people on reality here:
And also, let's make sure we're surveying people on reality here:
February 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@today.yougov.com you might get more survey responses if they were shorter (or, at least, could advise the surveytaker when they are free to go)
And also, let's make sure we're surveying people on reality here:
And also, let's make sure we're surveying people on reality here:
I'm not part of the Bothsidesing Brigade... but pinch me here, has the NYT put Trump and "Habitual Lying" in an above-the-fold headline on a Sunday before?
@pkrugman.bsky.social @dankennedy.net @joshtpm.bsky.social @noupside.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @saletan.bsky.social
@pkrugman.bsky.social @dankennedy.net @joshtpm.bsky.social @noupside.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @saletan.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I'm not part of the Bothsidesing Brigade... but pinch me here, has the NYT put Trump and "Habitual Lying" in an above-the-fold headline on a Sunday before?
@pkrugman.bsky.social @dankennedy.net @joshtpm.bsky.social @noupside.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @saletan.bsky.social
@pkrugman.bsky.social @dankennedy.net @joshtpm.bsky.social @noupside.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @saletan.bsky.social
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the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs
February 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
the richest man in the world has decided that your kids don't deserve special education programs