Jonathan Rose
@jwrose.bsky.social
Bleeding liberal progressive, retired probabilistic risk analyst, veteran, community theater enthusiast, TTRPG gamer, and aspiring sci-fi and fantasy writer.
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We aren't boycotting the arts; we are refusing to entertain fascists and white nationalists. Cry harder about it while you listen to Kid Rock and try so hard to pretend it isn't basic, boring, uninspired tripe.
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We aren't boycotting the arts; we are refusing to entertain fascists and white nationalists. Cry harder about it while you listen to Kid Rock and try so hard to pretend it isn't basic, boring, uninspired tripe.
Who has a hunger for these games?
Trump announces 'Patriot Games,' with 2 high school athletes from each state
Trump announces ‘Patriot Games,’ with 2 high school athletes from each state
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans for a “Patriot Games” next year that will pit top high school athletes from across the country against one another as part of a series of events t…
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December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Who has a hunger for these games?
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Chicago Cubs co-owner not knowing the first thing about government & that he’s in it.
SORKIN: The Trump administration has talked about taking a piece of Nvidia chip sales. What do you make of that prospect?
SEN. PETE RICKETTS: That sounds like something Nvidia can work out with the govt. I don't want to get in the middle of that.
SEN. PETE RICKETTS: That sounds like something Nvidia can work out with the govt. I don't want to get in the middle of that.
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Chicago Cubs co-owner not knowing the first thing about government & that he’s in it.
Happy Fibonacci Day to those who honor and celebrate it.
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy Fibonacci Day to those who honor and celebrate it.
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McGovern: He would rather appeal to the highest court in the land to starve people than simply provide them with the food assistance that he is legally obligated to do. That is the Republican policy position. We will give you your food if you let us take away your health care.
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
McGovern: He would rather appeal to the highest court in the land to starve people than simply provide them with the food assistance that he is legally obligated to do. That is the Republican policy position. We will give you your food if you let us take away your health care.
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A man rushed to the Broadview ICE facility searching for his wife. They followed every legal step, but ICE took her into another room and she vanished. He tracked her phone there when the signal died. Police told him to “look up her name online.” He sat in the parking lot, weeping, with no answers.
November 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A man rushed to the Broadview ICE facility searching for his wife. They followed every legal step, but ICE took her into another room and she vanished. He tracked her phone there when the signal died. Police told him to “look up her name online.” He sat in the parking lot, weeping, with no answers.
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Remember when Elon Musk said Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott was destroying Western civilization by giving billions to charities for women, minorities, and marginalized groups?
After learning about his comment, she doubled her donations.
Perfect response.
After learning about his comment, she doubled her donations.
Perfect response.
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember when Elon Musk said Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott was destroying Western civilization by giving billions to charities for women, minorities, and marginalized groups?
After learning about his comment, she doubled her donations.
Perfect response.
After learning about his comment, she doubled her donations.
Perfect response.
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Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"
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November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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Say it isn’t so! We’re not welcome in states with the lowest ranks in education and life expectancy. And the highest ranks in maternal mortality and crime. So unfair!
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Say it isn’t so! We’re not welcome in states with the lowest ranks in education and life expectancy. And the highest ranks in maternal mortality and crime. So unfair!
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Um, do federal prosecutors *really* want to take the position that it's not okay to receive something of value from … Qatar?
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Um, do federal prosecutors *really* want to take the position that it's not okay to receive something of value from … Qatar?
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
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Worth remembering…
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Worth remembering…
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The Great Gatsby was better when it was fiction.
November 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Great Gatsby was better when it was fiction.
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AP: “A U.S. Senate investigation report released by @ossoff.senate.gov has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide…” apnews.com/article/immi...
November 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
AP: “A U.S. Senate investigation report released by @ossoff.senate.gov has uncovered dozens of credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers nationwide…” apnews.com/article/immi...
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I wonder if the South American fishermen he's routinely killing would count as "innocent Christians" too, or nah?
Confirmation from TV entertainer and inexplicably Secretary of War/Defense/whatevs Pete Hegseth.
November 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I wonder if the South American fishermen he's routinely killing would count as "innocent Christians" too, or nah?
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The UK's King Charles hasn't destroyed an entire wing of Buckingham Palace or tried to shake the government down for an extra $230,000,000—because he knows he lacks the authority. AND HE'S A REAL KING.
October 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The UK's King Charles hasn't destroyed an entire wing of Buckingham Palace or tried to shake the government down for an extra $230,000,000—because he knows he lacks the authority. AND HE'S A REAL KING.
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$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
October 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
$40B for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$98M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
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Break the law, face the consequences. That goes for ICE agents who commit illegal acts outside of their official functions.
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Break the law, face the consequences. That goes for ICE agents who commit illegal acts outside of their official functions.
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Gee, I can’t imagine why…
October 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Gee, I can’t imagine why…
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This is such a great callout…
Does your Christian church have a plan to help the community when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November?
If not, you’re at the wrong church.
Does your Christian church have a plan to help the community when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November?
If not, you’re at the wrong church.
October 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This is such a great callout…
Does your Christian church have a plan to help the community when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November?
If not, you’re at the wrong church.
Does your Christian church have a plan to help the community when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November?
If not, you’re at the wrong church.