Michael Eckersley
@mdeckersley.bsky.social
Design Planner & User Experience Researcher by way of Cognitive Science. Working mostly in Healthcare, Financial Tech, Education.
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The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
December 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe and vulnerable.
But without mass submission, a tyrant is powerless.
Remember this.
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A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
December 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
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(🦋) BLUESKY NEWS: The South African Sociopath—everyone knows who I mean—has apparently just made a series of changes to Twitter that launched a new exodus. The per-second growth rate here at BlueSky is now *more than triple* what it was yesterday.
So welcome, Twitter refugees! This is *way* better.
So welcome, Twitter refugees! This is *way* better.
December 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
(🦋) BLUESKY NEWS: The South African Sociopath—everyone knows who I mean—has apparently just made a series of changes to Twitter that launched a new exodus. The per-second growth rate here at BlueSky is now *more than triple* what it was yesterday.
So welcome, Twitter refugees! This is *way* better.
So welcome, Twitter refugees! This is *way* better.
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When I read the DOJ statement, I just thought, what clowns. But after a moment’s thought I am more incredulous and suspicious.
A million documents? When they’ve been on high alert for months? And DOJ and FBI do have filing systems. (That’s why they’re the Epstein FILES.)
Something’s rotten in DOJ.
A million documents? When they’ve been on high alert for months? And DOJ and FBI do have filing systems. (That’s why they’re the Epstein FILES.)
Something’s rotten in DOJ.
December 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
When I read the DOJ statement, I just thought, what clowns. But after a moment’s thought I am more incredulous and suspicious.
A million documents? When they’ve been on high alert for months? And DOJ and FBI do have filing systems. (That’s why they’re the Epstein FILES.)
Something’s rotten in DOJ.
A million documents? When they’ve been on high alert for months? And DOJ and FBI do have filing systems. (That’s why they’re the Epstein FILES.)
Something’s rotten in DOJ.
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Bari Weiss’ two accomplishments so far are hosting an interview that she desperately wanted people to watch (but they didn’t) and trying to spike a news story that she desperately wanted nobody to watch (but they did)
December 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Bari Weiss’ two accomplishments so far are hosting an interview that she desperately wanted people to watch (but they didn’t) and trying to spike a news story that she desperately wanted nobody to watch (but they did)
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BREAKING: We’re honored to represent the American Academy of Pediatrics after nearly $12 million of their federal public-health funding was cut in an attempt to retaliate against them for speaking out against the admin’s health policies.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
BREAKING: We’re honored to represent the American Academy of Pediatrics after nearly $12 million of their federal public-health funding was cut in an attempt to retaliate against them for speaking out against the admin’s health policies.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
We will stop this blatant abuse of power in court.
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See Canada. UHC started in one province in 1947. It took till 1984 to be formalized across the country. But hey it's easy !!!
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
December 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
See Canada. UHC started in one province in 1947. It took till 1984 to be formalized across the country. But hey it's easy !!!
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
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The cruelty is the point.
MAGA Senator Slammed For Cruel Proposal To Limit Where SNAP Recipients Can Spend Their Benefits
www.comicsands.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The cruelty is the point.
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This was exactly Adolf Eichmann's job.
“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
December 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This was exactly Adolf Eichmann's job.
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“Trump’s presidency is enabled, normalized, and protected by a wide class of political, legal, media, and economic elites who chose caution, self-interest, or fear over civic responsibility… The most conspicuous retreat came from Republicans in Congress.” open.substack.com/pub/marcfrie...
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
“Trump’s presidency is enabled, normalized, and protected by a wide class of political, legal, media, and economic elites who chose caution, self-interest, or fear over civic responsibility… The most conspicuous retreat came from Republicans in Congress.” open.substack.com/pub/marcfrie...
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As a recovering catholic, I can say that this is easily the coolest fucking priest I’ve ever seen.
December 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
As a recovering catholic, I can say that this is easily the coolest fucking priest I’ve ever seen.
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A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody, ought not to be trusted by any body.
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
December 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody, ought not to be trusted by any body.
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
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#jolabokaflod #BookSky
We are starting a new Christmas Eve tradition, we had hot chocolate and read new books (or at least unread previously).
I chose The Last American Road Trip by @sarahkendzior.bsky.social , whose writing is amazing.
We are starting a new Christmas Eve tradition, we had hot chocolate and read new books (or at least unread previously).
I chose The Last American Road Trip by @sarahkendzior.bsky.social , whose writing is amazing.
December 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
#jolabokaflod #BookSky
We are starting a new Christmas Eve tradition, we had hot chocolate and read new books (or at least unread previously).
I chose The Last American Road Trip by @sarahkendzior.bsky.social , whose writing is amazing.
We are starting a new Christmas Eve tradition, we had hot chocolate and read new books (or at least unread previously).
I chose The Last American Road Trip by @sarahkendzior.bsky.social , whose writing is amazing.
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“I’ve been too busy to read anything about that particular story. I don’t know anything about it-“
December 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
“I’ve been too busy to read anything about that particular story. I don’t know anything about it-“
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Prof. Josh Blackman resigns from right-wing think tank the Heritage Foundation: “Dear Kevin Roberts — Your initial remarks were indefensible. Your apology was underwhelming… you aligned Heritage with the rising tide of antisemitism on the right.” www.publicnotice.co/p/heritage-f...
December 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Prof. Josh Blackman resigns from right-wing think tank the Heritage Foundation: “Dear Kevin Roberts — Your initial remarks were indefensible. Your apology was underwhelming… you aligned Heritage with the rising tide of antisemitism on the right.” www.publicnotice.co/p/heritage-f...
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Please read this. Thread.👇
Last April, I left @uscisgov.bsky.social heartbroken by how career civil servants were treated — and honestly terrified for what that meant for America’s legal immigration system. What I saw inside wasn’t normal — and I couldn’t unsee it.
December 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Please read this. Thread.👇
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"The swift degradation of CBS's reputation under Weiss’ leadership is just one more proof point that the American media is being commandeered by an aggressive and coordinated conservative movement that is moving as quickly as possible to usurp control and rewrite history in deference to Trump."
Nixty Minutes
Bari Weiss was installed at CBS to play nice with Trump-- and she delivered
plus.briantylercohen.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"The swift degradation of CBS's reputation under Weiss’ leadership is just one more proof point that the American media is being commandeered by an aggressive and coordinated conservative movement that is moving as quickly as possible to usurp control and rewrite history in deference to Trump."
Excellent piece from the always thoughtful and convincing Robert Reich.
ICYMI: The Supreme Court finally handed Trump a major loss yesterday. Here's what you need to know. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/finally-the-supreme-court-stops-trump
December 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Excellent piece from the always thoughtful and convincing Robert Reich.
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ICYMI: The Supreme Court finally handed Trump a major loss yesterday. Here's what you need to know. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/finally-the-supreme-court-stops-trump
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ICYMI: The Supreme Court finally handed Trump a major loss yesterday. Here's what you need to know. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/finally-the-supreme-court-stops-trump
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Trump and GOP War of Education
I’m sure this will be popular. 5 million people are in default right now. The Dept of Ed estimates as many as 10 million by end of next year because of job market.
December 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Trump and GOP War of Education
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going on @allinwithchris.bsky.social at 8:40 pm et tonight to discuss:
Bari Weiss praised El Salvador's dictator before spiking '60 Minutes' story on his torture prison.
new w/ @premthakker.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social @zeteo.com
zeteo.com/p/bari-weiss...
new w/ @premthakker.bsky.social @swin24.bsky.social @zeteo.com
zeteo.com/p/bari-weiss...
Bari Weiss Praised El Salvador’s Dictator Before Spiking '60 Minutes' Story on His Torture Prison
Weiss touted El Salvador’s brutal leader while her blog published jokes about Trump sending immigrants to the CECOT prison.
zeteo.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
going on @allinwithchris.bsky.social at 8:40 pm et tonight to discuss:
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Trump VA quietly bans abortion even for rape & health risks.
'Dangerous and Cruel': Trump VA Quietly Bans Abortion Even for Rape and Health Risks | Common Dreams
Defenders of reproductive rights denounced President Donald Trump's
administration for quietly imposing an abortion ban at the US Department
of Veterans Affairs based on a legal opinion from a deput...
www.commondreams.org
December 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Trump VA quietly bans abortion even for rape & health risks.
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20 State AGs have sued Russell Vought for trying to starve the CFPB of funding.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
December 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
20 State AGs have sued Russell Vought for trying to starve the CFPB of funding.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
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Give it a rest, Elon.
Elon Musk Cries Racism After Associated Press Explains Why They Capitalize 'Black' But Not 'White'
www.comicsands.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Give it a rest, Elon.
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A judge ordered the release of a disabled US Army veteran detained by ICE in Tacoma Monday. He had been in detention for around 4 months.
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #tacoma
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #tacoma
December 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A judge ordered the release of a disabled US Army veteran detained by ICE in Tacoma Monday. He had been in detention for around 4 months.
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #tacoma
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #tacoma