@leowyn.bsky.social
Gen X dad to a kid with ADHD/anxiety, husband to an immigrant wife. Data analyst in healthcare/public health by trade. Politically liberal on pretty much everything. Pro-truth, honesty, and transparency.
Ok since no edit button - in the first post I meant if you want to avoid trouble from state police.
January 12, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Ok since no edit button - in the first post I meant if you want to avoid trouble from state police.
And if the charges stick (I know, a heavy lift, but it could happen) state convictions are not pardonable by the president, so it gets them off the streets for a while
January 12, 2026 at 5:25 AM
And if the charges stick (I know, a heavy lift, but it could happen) state convictions are not pardonable by the president, so it gets them off the streets for a while
State police forces need to be arresting these goons and charging them at the state level. Even if the cases don’t succeed, it will get them off the streets and set a precedent where if you want to trouble from star cops you need to stop doing things like this.
January 12, 2026 at 5:25 AM
State police forces need to be arresting these goons and charging them at the state level. Even if the cases don’t succeed, it will get them off the streets and set a precedent where if you want to trouble from star cops you need to stop doing things like this.
Exactly, it's not his, he just has possession of hers. It means nothing other than she's sucking up to him to try to sway him (which might work, and might be good for Venezuela if she succeeds, so ok) but also illustrates how Trump is devoid of any judgment aside from flattery.
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Exactly, it's not his, he just has possession of hers. It means nothing other than she's sucking up to him to try to sway him (which might work, and might be good for Venezuela if she succeeds, so ok) but also illustrates how Trump is devoid of any judgment aside from flattery.
Agree but it’s not just ICE. Bongino is CBP (border patrol). We need to root all of them out and make them accountable for their crimes against immigrants and citizens alike. And don’t forget Noem while we are at it.
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Agree but it’s not just ICE. Bongino is CBP (border patrol). We need to root all of them out and make them accountable for their crimes against immigrants and citizens alike. And don’t forget Noem while we are at it.
TBH, the new roller coaster at Six Flags Saudi Arabia (Falcon's Flight I think?) has been showing up in my feed a lot (I like roller coasters), but it's in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. It looks awesome, but yeah, I'll enjoy it virtually for now thanks; no plans to visit.
January 8, 2026 at 5:52 AM
TBH, the new roller coaster at Six Flags Saudi Arabia (Falcon's Flight I think?) has been showing up in my feed a lot (I like roller coasters), but it's in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. It looks awesome, but yeah, I'll enjoy it virtually for now thanks; no plans to visit.
Nothing will diminish our standing, our influence, and our respect around the world more than voluntarily withdrawing from being a participant in world affairs. It creates a void that Russia (and China) will happily swoop in to fill. This is deliberately sabotaging our country to benefit Russia.
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Nothing will diminish our standing, our influence, and our respect around the world more than voluntarily withdrawing from being a participant in world affairs. It creates a void that Russia (and China) will happily swoop in to fill. This is deliberately sabotaging our country to benefit Russia.
Nothing like withdrawing from the UN Democracy Fund to illustrate how far we have fallen. Even though they'll spin this as saving money or fighting "woke" things, this to me just reeks of Russian influence.
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Nothing like withdrawing from the UN Democracy Fund to illustrate how far we have fallen. Even though they'll spin this as saving money or fighting "woke" things, this to me just reeks of Russian influence.
I am sure there is an "exclusive" circle of Hell just for these folks. We just need to God to get on with their "deportations". (Miller should get his own area, watching endless videos of all the non-white folks who have accomplished more than he did, for eternity)
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 AM
I am sure there is an "exclusive" circle of Hell just for these folks. We just need to God to get on with their "deportations". (Miller should get his own area, watching endless videos of all the non-white folks who have accomplished more than he did, for eternity)
I’d be interested in a side by side comparison between reps on the types of constituent requests they help with and whether they deliver results. Curious to see if there are any patterns. Might make for relatable ways to critique some reps during election season if they underperform.
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM
I’d be interested in a side by side comparison between reps on the types of constituent requests they help with and whether they deliver results. Curious to see if there are any patterns. Might make for relatable ways to critique some reps during election season if they underperform.
Only tangential question - does anyone collect data on “constituent services” provided by our congress critters? I know I made use of our Democratic congresswoman’s staff for help with my wife’s green card renewal in the past.
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Only tangential question - does anyone collect data on “constituent services” provided by our congress critters? I know I made use of our Democratic congresswoman’s staff for help with my wife’s green card renewal in the past.
I’m sure they’ll vote to rename a post office or two. Or try to put Trump’s name on as many things as they can.
January 6, 2026 at 5:58 AM
I’m sure they’ll vote to rename a post office or two. Or try to put Trump’s name on as many things as they can.
Thank Citizens United. The idea that nearly unlimited funds given to your preferred candidate(s) by corporations, PACs, etc is somehow protected free speech (especially when it also can be anonymous) is the cause of this problem. Rich people can buy politicians legally. It legalized bribery.
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Thank Citizens United. The idea that nearly unlimited funds given to your preferred candidate(s) by corporations, PACs, etc is somehow protected free speech (especially when it also can be anonymous) is the cause of this problem. Rich people can buy politicians legally. It legalized bribery.
This is because too many "establishment" Democrats are beholden to a lot of the same billionaires and rich corporations as the whole of the Republican party. We need to replace them with people who are willing to 1) give up corporate PAC money, and 2) commit to reforming campaign finance, at least
December 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
This is because too many "establishment" Democrats are beholden to a lot of the same billionaires and rich corporations as the whole of the Republican party. We need to replace them with people who are willing to 1) give up corporate PAC money, and 2) commit to reforming campaign finance, at least
I am not a lawyer, so can't speak to the legality either way, but the (good/bad?) news is grifters are gonna grift, and certainly nearly all of these people he has pardoned will be committing new crimes they can be charged with eventually. It's not a matter of if, but when.
December 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I am not a lawyer, so can't speak to the legality either way, but the (good/bad?) news is grifters are gonna grift, and certainly nearly all of these people he has pardoned will be committing new crimes they can be charged with eventually. It's not a matter of if, but when.
There needs to be a way to clear the air, and posting fact checks/debunking is not sufficient when algorithms keep the people that need to see it from seeing it. Our bill of rights was not crafted with the Information Age in mind.
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
There needs to be a way to clear the air, and posting fact checks/debunking is not sufficient when algorithms keep the people that need to see it from seeing it. Our bill of rights was not crafted with the Information Age in mind.
I blame it on right wing propaganda, especially when AI slop is available to almost anyone. There needs to be a way to combat dis/misinformation and propaganda, but I’m not sure how we can without trampling on freedom of speech/the press.
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I blame it on right wing propaganda, especially when AI slop is available to almost anyone. There needs to be a way to combat dis/misinformation and propaganda, but I’m not sure how we can without trampling on freedom of speech/the press.
Palantir has it I bet. Probably any other billionaire or data broker with no scruples and deep pockets too. I'd add conspiracy to the list too, since I'm sure a bunch of them were in on this. No way they would let Elon have all the data. Thiel's involved for sure, but possibly Meta/Google, etc
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Palantir has it I bet. Probably any other billionaire or data broker with no scruples and deep pockets too. I'd add conspiracy to the list too, since I'm sure a bunch of them were in on this. No way they would let Elon have all the data. Thiel's involved for sure, but possibly Meta/Google, etc
I’ve seen many posts over the years about how Trump feels like an outsider in NYC and one of the things he really wants is to be loved in NYC. Gotta wonder if this is just his dementia brain chasing something he always wanted by trying to ride Mamdani’s coattails, like anyone would be fooled.
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I’ve seen many posts over the years about how Trump feels like an outsider in NYC and one of the things he really wants is to be loved in NYC. Gotta wonder if this is just his dementia brain chasing something he always wanted by trying to ride Mamdani’s coattails, like anyone would be fooled.
I think this stems largely from Trump's view that "L'etat, c'est moi" - in other words, he is the arbiter of what is legal or not, so any order he gives is by definition not illegal, and any refusal to follow those orders is sedition. Profoundly delusional, wrong, and utterly dangerous.
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I think this stems largely from Trump's view that "L'etat, c'est moi" - in other words, he is the arbiter of what is legal or not, so any order he gives is by definition not illegal, and any refusal to follow those orders is sedition. Profoundly delusional, wrong, and utterly dangerous.
"Elon Musk transferred his pocket change between some of his accounts, and called it charity." He could single-handedly solve homelessness or hunger (maybe even both), but he doesn't even try. That says all you need to know about him.
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 AM
"Elon Musk transferred his pocket change between some of his accounts, and called it charity." He could single-handedly solve homelessness or hunger (maybe even both), but he doesn't even try. That says all you need to know about him.
1) It's already his fault, and
2) He'll never admit it's his fault, so
3) The real question is how long/how bad does it need to get to make his followers wake up to reality and see through the alternate reality they have been living in?
2) He'll never admit it's his fault, so
3) The real question is how long/how bad does it need to get to make his followers wake up to reality and see through the alternate reality they have been living in?
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 AM
1) It's already his fault, and
2) He'll never admit it's his fault, so
3) The real question is how long/how bad does it need to get to make his followers wake up to reality and see through the alternate reality they have been living in?
2) He'll never admit it's his fault, so
3) The real question is how long/how bad does it need to get to make his followers wake up to reality and see through the alternate reality they have been living in?
Thank you for your service and continued commitment to your oath to the constitution, not a wannabe dictator politician. It make me feel better knowing there are people like you out there who see through the lies and bullshit and still stand for our country as it should be.
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Thank you for your service and continued commitment to your oath to the constitution, not a wannabe dictator politician. It make me feel better knowing there are people like you out there who see through the lies and bullshit and still stand for our country as it should be.
The best hope for success, I think, is keeping it on top of the news every day until then, so that the public backlash to Trump's veto might convince enough Republicans to vote to override. But I think that's a long shot at best. They are playing PR games more than pushing for transparency.
November 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The best hope for success, I think, is keeping it on top of the news every day until then, so that the public backlash to Trump's veto might convince enough Republicans to vote to override. But I think that's a long shot at best. They are playing PR games more than pushing for transparency.