MC Smith
@kamus300.bsky.social
Writer-fiction & poetry. Retired lecturer.Critical thinking & science fan. Protect democracy. Slava ukraini. V Combat vet.66-‘67. Calf rocks. Amateur artist. Have a SO. No DMs, please.
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Frogs in slowly heating water is a popular allegory for being unaware that you are being destroyed in an incrementally worsening situation.
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Frogs in slowly heating water is a popular allegory for being unaware that you are being destroyed in an incrementally worsening situation.
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
We are awash in guns as though doused in gasoline.😳😵💫😖🤬
September 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We are awash in guns as though doused in gasoline.😳😵💫😖🤬
RE: detentions: Observe, record, report, arrest, and sue — all the time, everywhere. Also, report all price increases, all the time, everywhere. Flood the zone with “good trouble.” Come on, now.💪💪
September 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
RE: detentions: Observe, record, report, arrest, and sue — all the time, everywhere. Also, report all price increases, all the time, everywhere. Flood the zone with “good trouble.” Come on, now.💪💪
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The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
September 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich.
Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel.
We are just entering the era of unbounded regrets.😖😔😖😔😖😔
August 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We are just entering the era of unbounded regrets.😖😔😖😔😖😔
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Cost of Trump's D.C. Occupation: $1.1M per day.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
August 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Cost of Trump's D.C. Occupation: $1.1M per day.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day.
It's not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Trump and his MAGA movement have mastered the art of projection, accusing the left of doing what they themselves have done. But now, Trump has taken that to a new level, becoming the manifestation of an oppressive state that the right has always warned against. So why aren't more sounding the alarm?
Trump Is The Bogeyman The Right Always Warned Us About
Where is the outrage now that Trump has manifested the right's deepest darkest fears about an oppressive state?
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Trump and his MAGA movement have mastered the art of projection, accusing the left of doing what they themselves have done. But now, Trump has taken that to a new level, becoming the manifestation of an oppressive state that the right has always warned against. So why aren't more sounding the alarm?
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Naw if Trumpty Dumpty weren’t in the Epstein Files
He would be suing every person who said that he was
He has sued 4000 times for so much less
He would be suing every person who said that he was
He has sued 4000 times for so much less
August 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Naw if Trumpty Dumpty weren’t in the Epstein Files
He would be suing every person who said that he was
He has sued 4000 times for so much less
He would be suing every person who said that he was
He has sued 4000 times for so much less
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The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
August 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
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No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
August 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
If there’s a national emergency, TRUMP IS THAT EMERGENCY. Make no mistake.
August 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If there’s a national emergency, TRUMP IS THAT EMERGENCY. Make no mistake.
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Message for Greg Abbott
August 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Message for Greg Abbott
Sweet to be included in this classy journal among so many talented writers
August 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sweet to be included in this classy journal among so many talented writers
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Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
August 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Remember: The recipe for economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the rich. It’s investment in our people — in health care, infrastructure and education — to build a strong middle class.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
You don't grow the economy through trickle-down nonsense.
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It's the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and two things are true at once: The law has never been more under threat, and it's more important than ever to fight for its promise of an equal voice for every citizen.
August 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and two things are true at once: The law has never been more under threat, and it's more important than ever to fight for its promise of an equal voice for every citizen.
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This keeps happening.
August 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This keeps happening.
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A legal permanent resident researching cures for Lyme disease has been detained by immigration officials for over a week.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
July 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A legal permanent resident researching cures for Lyme disease has been detained by immigration officials for over a week.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
We are in the center of chaos, and like that of a hurricane, it seems calm to many. There’s no movement out of the center without destruction, which we have come to accept and enjoy as entertainment. The unusual has become usual; surreality, reality.
July 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
We are in the center of chaos, and like that of a hurricane, it seems calm to many. There’s no movement out of the center without destruction, which we have come to accept and enjoy as entertainment. The unusual has become usual; surreality, reality.
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BREAKING: An Illinois county removed a massive Ten Commandments monument from government property after we sued.
This is a victory for religious freedom.
This is a victory for religious freedom.
July 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
BREAKING: An Illinois county removed a massive Ten Commandments monument from government property after we sued.
This is a victory for religious freedom.
This is a victory for religious freedom.
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From prosecutor to senator to vice president, Kamala Harris has always been for the people. I know her next chapter will be no different, whatever shape it takes.
July 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From prosecutor to senator to vice president, Kamala Harris has always been for the people. I know her next chapter will be no different, whatever shape it takes.
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So important.
NEW — City data shows 30,124 youth have been hired for summer jobs in Chicago this summer; the mayor credits the TIF surplus for the extra funds.
Johnson shared the news in a one-on-one interview with The TRiiBE ahead of his weekly media availability at City Hall.
thetriibe.com/2025/07/chic...
Johnson shared the news in a one-on-one interview with The TRiiBE ahead of his weekly media availability at City Hall.
thetriibe.com/2025/07/chic...
Chicago surpasses its youth jobs goal by 1,000, Mayor Brandon Johnson says • The TRiiBE
City data shows 30,124 youth have been hired for summer jobs in Chicago this summer; the mayor credits the TIF surplus for the extra funds.
thetriibe.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
So important.