Ken Sargent
@kensargent.bsky.social
Retired systems engineer; guitarist and music student (going on 55+ years)
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Rather stunning that not a single participant in the chat said, “Hey guys, should we be talking about this on our phones with Signal?”That suggests this was routine for them, meaning other conversations are being conducted in a non-secure fashion & being hidden from record-keeping.
Sen. Kelly: "The deliberation as to whether or not we should launch a strike on another country, would you consider that classified information?"
Gabbard: *Refuses to answer
Gabbard: *Refuses to answer
March 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rather stunning that not a single participant in the chat said, “Hey guys, should we be talking about this on our phones with Signal?”That suggests this was routine for them, meaning other conversations are being conducted in a non-secure fashion & being hidden from record-keeping.
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"Well, the economy is crashing, but at least we're ruled by a mad dictator who is about to persecute his opponents," said the suburban woman staring at the expensive eggs in the picked-over grocery story shelves ravaged by the trade war.
March 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Well, the economy is crashing, but at least we're ruled by a mad dictator who is about to persecute his opponents," said the suburban woman staring at the expensive eggs in the picked-over grocery story shelves ravaged by the trade war.
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The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
restoredcdc.org
March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
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I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
February 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I have decided to cancel my show at The Kennedy Center on May 11, 2025 and move it to The Anthem.
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“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
February 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
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We can’t say this enough: When people in Trump‘s orbit deliberately lie about how our constitutional democracy works, they violate the oaths they take to uphold the law. & they violate the trust the American people place in them.
Karoline Leavitt: "The real constitutional crisis is taking place within our judicial branch."
February 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We can’t say this enough: When people in Trump‘s orbit deliberately lie about how our constitutional democracy works, they violate the oaths they take to uphold the law. & they violate the trust the American people place in them.
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Well… today I have my first DOGE subcommittee hearing along with a Judiciary hearing, all while DC is snowed in!
If I had normal coworkers & the country wasn’t going to hell lead by DOGE Douchebags, I’d say, “nothing to see here,” but something tells me, today is going to be pure insanity…
If I had normal coworkers & the country wasn’t going to hell lead by DOGE Douchebags, I’d say, “nothing to see here,” but something tells me, today is going to be pure insanity…
February 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Well… today I have my first DOGE subcommittee hearing along with a Judiciary hearing, all while DC is snowed in!
If I had normal coworkers & the country wasn’t going to hell lead by DOGE Douchebags, I’d say, “nothing to see here,” but something tells me, today is going to be pure insanity…
If I had normal coworkers & the country wasn’t going to hell lead by DOGE Douchebags, I’d say, “nothing to see here,” but something tells me, today is going to be pure insanity…
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Tulsi Gabbard has just been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. 😫
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Tulsi Gabbard has just been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. 😫
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Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
February 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
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Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
January 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
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As chilling a meme as I have seen. But I agree.
January 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
As chilling a meme as I have seen. But I agree.
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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Courtesy of @thermoj.bsky.social, a slight modification to a cartoon I posted yesterday. I like his version better.
January 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Courtesy of @thermoj.bsky.social, a slight modification to a cartoon I posted yesterday. I like his version better.
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As DHS secretary Kristi Noem will be responsible for FEMA
After a record breaking flood, As governor, she left her own constituents, high and dry w/out National Guard assistance, but she did send the national guard to the Texas Mexico border 1200 miles away at taxpayers expense—5 times!
After a record breaking flood, As governor, she left her own constituents, high and dry w/out National Guard assistance, but she did send the national guard to the Texas Mexico border 1200 miles away at taxpayers expense—5 times!
January 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
As DHS secretary Kristi Noem will be responsible for FEMA
After a record breaking flood, As governor, she left her own constituents, high and dry w/out National Guard assistance, but she did send the national guard to the Texas Mexico border 1200 miles away at taxpayers expense—5 times!
After a record breaking flood, As governor, she left her own constituents, high and dry w/out National Guard assistance, but she did send the national guard to the Texas Mexico border 1200 miles away at taxpayers expense—5 times!
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This billboard says it all.
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This billboard says it all.
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Every Democrat needs to take note of @repjasmine.bsky.social and start bringing that same energy to their jobs every day.
January 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Every Democrat needs to take note of @repjasmine.bsky.social and start bringing that same energy to their jobs every day.
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It’s laughable that the right hates California so much but has no answer on what they would do without the 5th largest economy in the world driving the economy of the United States.
January 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It’s laughable that the right hates California so much but has no answer on what they would do without the 5th largest economy in the world driving the economy of the United States.
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We’re not afraid of Trump. We’re not afraid of MAGA. We’re not afraid of billionaires. We’re free from their control and coercion—and we always will be. So goodbye, corporate media. You won’t be missed. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Step Aside Corporate Media…It’s Meidas Time!
Written by Ben Meiselas
open.substack.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We’re not afraid of Trump. We’re not afraid of MAGA. We’re not afraid of billionaires. We’re free from their control and coercion—and we always will be. So goodbye, corporate media. You won’t be missed. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
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It may be that syphilis.
January 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It may be that syphilis.
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The @contrariannews.bsky.social is a brilliant idea. Now why can’t @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.bsky.social and a few dozen other independent social media get together and make ANOTHER competing liberal news network? Too many of us are working just for subs. Let’s make a real news powerhouse.
January 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The @contrariannews.bsky.social is a brilliant idea. Now why can’t @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.bsky.social and a few dozen other independent social media get together and make ANOTHER competing liberal news network? Too many of us are working just for subs. Let’s make a real news powerhouse.