JenSmiel
@jsmiel.bsky.social
I love people. I love math. I read banned books. And cozy village murders.
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No President should ever stoke this kind of division and dehumanize the other half of the country in this way.
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
No President should ever stoke this kind of division and dehumanize the other half of the country in this way.
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"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable."
President John F Kennedy
President John F Kennedy
October 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable."
President John F Kennedy
President John F Kennedy
NEVER FORGET:
The same day Hitler was sworn in as German Chancellor, he PARDONED eight thousand Germans who had committed violent acts, starting with his own earlier failed coup.
Sound familiar?
The same day Hitler was sworn in as German Chancellor, he PARDONED eight thousand Germans who had committed violent acts, starting with his own earlier failed coup.
Sound familiar?
October 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NEVER FORGET:
The same day Hitler was sworn in as German Chancellor, he PARDONED eight thousand Germans who had committed violent acts, starting with his own earlier failed coup.
Sound familiar?
The same day Hitler was sworn in as German Chancellor, he PARDONED eight thousand Germans who had committed violent acts, starting with his own earlier failed coup.
Sound familiar?
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Bombing for peace is like burning books to promote literacy.
June 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Bombing for peace is like burning books to promote literacy.
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“It’s hard to think of a more anti-conservative figure than President Donald Trump or a more anti-conservative movement than MAGA,” writes Peter Wehner. “The Trump administration is a thugocracy, and the Republican Party he controls supports him”:
The Unconstitutional Conservatives
Not too long ago, Republicans believed in the rule of law, limiting the power of government, and protecting individual liberty. Then came Donald Trump.
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May 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“It’s hard to think of a more anti-conservative figure than President Donald Trump or a more anti-conservative movement than MAGA,” writes Peter Wehner. “The Trump administration is a thugocracy, and the Republican Party he controls supports him”:
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Houthis are shooting at us and we’re losing fighter jets so we’re spying on Greenland. www.wsj.com/world/greenl...
Exclusive | U.S. Orders Intelligence Agencies to Step Up Spying on Greenland
The push underscores the seriousness of President Trump’s intent to acquire the island from Denmark.
www.wsj.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Houthis are shooting at us and we’re losing fighter jets so we’re spying on Greenland. www.wsj.com/world/greenl...
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“The checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution look very much like those that were in place in Rome before Augustus,” writes Michelle Berenfeld. “There were none after him”:
The Roman Way to Trash a Republic
When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.
bit.ly
April 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“The checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution look very much like those that were in place in Rome before Augustus,” writes Michelle Berenfeld. “There were none after him”:
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We're no longer capable as a nation of this level of decency, honor, and class
…U.S. soldiers were honored by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausada, as well as other dignitaries, during a dignified departure ceremony from Lithuania.
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
"We consider US soldiers in Lithuania as our own. The farewell ceremony once again demonstrated our society's solidarity, respect, and…
April 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We're no longer capable as a nation of this level of decency, honor, and class
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LISTEN to Barack Obama: The most important office in this democracy is the citizen.
Freedom tomorrow is not a given—it has to be fought for.
Freedom tomorrow is not a given—it has to be fought for.
April 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
LISTEN to Barack Obama: The most important office in this democracy is the citizen.
Freedom tomorrow is not a given—it has to be fought for.
Freedom tomorrow is not a given—it has to be fought for.
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Obama: Imagine if I had done any of this. Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials. Imagine if I had said to law firms that you will not be allowed into government buildings.
It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me
It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me
April 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Obama: Imagine if I had done any of this. Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials. Imagine if I had said to law firms that you will not be allowed into government buildings.
It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me
It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent now would have tolerated behavior like that from me
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The American people will not be silenced by Trump's attempts to seize control of our elections.
We will fight back against this unconstitutional power grab and defend our democracy at all costs!
#Opposition
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
We will fight back against this unconstitutional power grab and defend our democracy at all costs!
#Opposition
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
March 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The American people will not be silenced by Trump's attempts to seize control of our elections.
We will fight back against this unconstitutional power grab and defend our democracy at all costs!
#Opposition
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
We will fight back against this unconstitutional power grab and defend our democracy at all costs!
#Opposition
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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I know it feels hopeless, and many of us feel helpless.
WE ARE NOT.
Keep fighting.
Keep calling
texting
writing
marching
protesting.
We are THE PEOPLE!
And THEY are LUNATICS.
WE ARE NOT.
Keep fighting.
Keep calling
texting
writing
marching
protesting.
We are THE PEOPLE!
And THEY are LUNATICS.
Pulling Stefanik nom is a sign of GOP panic. If they think her R+20 district would be in play were she to leave, they realize they are in deep political peril re: 2026. As they are.
March 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I know it feels hopeless, and many of us feel helpless.
WE ARE NOT.
Keep fighting.
Keep calling
texting
writing
marching
protesting.
We are THE PEOPLE!
And THEY are LUNATICS.
WE ARE NOT.
Keep fighting.
Keep calling
texting
writing
marching
protesting.
We are THE PEOPLE!
And THEY are LUNATICS.
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BREAKING: A second federal judge has barred the military from enforcing its ban on transgender service members. Details TK storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
BREAKING: A second federal judge has barred the military from enforcing its ban on transgender service members. Details TK storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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YouGov poll:
74% Americans — including 60% of Republicans — say the Trump admin's use of the Signal chat to discuss military strikes is a serious problem.
74% Americans — including 60% of Republicans — say the Trump admin's use of the Signal chat to discuss military strikes is a serious problem.
March 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
YouGov poll:
74% Americans — including 60% of Republicans — say the Trump admin's use of the Signal chat to discuss military strikes is a serious problem.
74% Americans — including 60% of Republicans — say the Trump admin's use of the Signal chat to discuss military strikes is a serious problem.
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Send it back to the states, right? Bullshit.
We overturned the abortion ban at the ballot in November. I’m so sick of these jackasses.
The people spoke. Move on.
We overturned the abortion ban at the ballot in November. I’m so sick of these jackasses.
The people spoke. Move on.
March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Send it back to the states, right? Bullshit.
We overturned the abortion ban at the ballot in November. I’m so sick of these jackasses.
The people spoke. Move on.
We overturned the abortion ban at the ballot in November. I’m so sick of these jackasses.
The people spoke. Move on.
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Flying over Milwaukee
March 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Flying over Milwaukee
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Lol, the word “women” is discouraged. THE WORD “WOMEN” IS DISCOURAGED. Ffs.
March 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Lol, the word “women” is discouraged. THE WORD “WOMEN” IS DISCOURAGED. Ffs.
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Terrible
The reminder of the attack on protesters FOTUS authorized in his last admin is being painted over because the GOP doesn’t want to be reminded they’re shit.
Say it how it is.
Say it how it is.
D.C.'s Black Lives Matter mural will be erased. Look back at the iconic street painting
Over the past five years, Washington, D.C.'s iconic Black Lives Matter street painting has served as a powerful symbol of activism and a gathering place for joy and resistance.
www.npr.org
March 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Terrible
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This is almost every major federal building in DC, and even includes the HEATING PLANT that supplies steam and cold water to government buildings.
March 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This is almost every major federal building in DC, and even includes the HEATING PLANT that supplies steam and cold water to government buildings.
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Democrats! Now's your chance to head to these places and host some town halls.
If the Trump-Musk agenda is so popular, why are Republicans hiding from their constituents?
Keep fighting. Keep calling. Keep showing up. Keep causing good trouble.
Keep fighting. Keep calling. Keep showing up. Keep causing good trouble.
Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls after confrontations over layoffs go viral
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee advised Republicans in a closed-door meeting that there were other ways to reach constituents.
www.nbcnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Democrats! Now's your chance to head to these places and host some town halls.
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Watch the full interview with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com and subscribe to support independent media:
Major WARNING SIGNS for Trump SURGE into spotlight
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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February 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Watch the full interview with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com and subscribe to support independent media:
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Trust me, bro.
February 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Trust me, bro.
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Don’t know her, but I know I love her politics! Kudos to her. 💙
February 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Don’t know her, but I know I love her politics! Kudos to her. 💙