Michael “Concentration camps are bad, actually” Gier
@mgier.bsky.social
He/him. Social Justice Warrior in a very, very unjust world.
The point of politics is not to make more money for rich people. The point of politics is to make life better for the people who do.
Leviticus 19:34, 25:35
Galatians 3:24-25
The point of politics is not to make more money for rich people. The point of politics is to make life better for the people who do.
Leviticus 19:34, 25:35
Galatians 3:24-25
Pinned
The point of politics is not to make more money for rich people. The point of politics is to make life better for the people who do.
Maybe we SHOULD abolish taxes for the rich. If taxing the ultra-wealthy has created MORE of them, then it is clearly a failed policy.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Maybe we SHOULD abolish taxes for the rich. If taxing the ultra-wealthy has created MORE of them, then it is clearly a failed policy.
I have construction skills and would be happy to build benches for this purpose.
Sunrise Movement KC, a climate activist group, has been placing DIY benches at bus stops around the metro. Jacob Antolini, an organizer with Sunrise, said the group has installed more than 20 benches since it started the effort last fall.
Kansas City activists build DIY bus stop benches to help riders — in defiance of transit agency
About 75% of Kansas City bus stops don't have anywhere to sit while you wait, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority keeps removing benches despite complaints from riders. Sunrise Movement KC is taking things into their own hands, but their makeshift seats may be removed as quickly as they're assembled.
www.kcur.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I have construction skills and would be happy to build benches for this purpose.
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Republicans: “Trump will be the peace President”
Trump:
Trump:
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Republicans: “Trump will be the peace President”
Trump:
Trump:
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Everything you need to know about the Trump “administration” and Trump World. Just step back five paces and look again.
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Everything you need to know about the Trump “administration” and Trump World. Just step back five paces and look again.
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I just don’t understand how anyone can think we have any chance of having a sane country as long as this kind of despicable propaganda, lies and bigotry is broadcast daily by the biggest news site in the country.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I just don’t understand how anyone can think we have any chance of having a sane country as long as this kind of despicable propaganda, lies and bigotry is broadcast daily by the biggest news site in the country.
I’M NOT CRYING, *YOU’RE* CRYING!
This is Archie. He's deaf and doesn't hear when his humans get home. Luckily, his little brother Frankie lets him know with a gentle nudge to make sure he doesn't miss the moment. 14/10 for both (TT: melissamilne)
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I’M NOT CRYING, *YOU’RE* CRYING!
Once again, the “leaders” in our inept government are as racist as they are mean-spirited as they are wrong.
Deportations actually _increase_ housing prices because they shrink the construction industry.
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Once again, the “leaders” in our inept government are as racist as they are mean-spirited as they are wrong.
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Remember, the media went after Obama harder for attending a church with an extremist reverend than they ever have for Trump being Epstein's best friend & top client for decades
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember, the media went after Obama harder for attending a church with an extremist reverend than they ever have for Trump being Epstein's best friend & top client for decades
Nazi shit.
Indiana University, which has now been subordinated to the direct control of the Indiana GOP, announces that criticism of the MAGA movement and doctrines of the GOP is forbidden. An instructor is dismissed for speaking critical words about the MAGA movement.
Indiana Professor Removed From Class Over White Supremacy Lesson
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Nazi shit.
The coyotes are clearly unhappy with all this human activity in this normally deserted park. (Sound up)
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The coyotes are clearly unhappy with all this human activity in this normally deserted park. (Sound up)
Back outside, been out here for only a couple of minutes, and I can see a very faint glow, much closer to the horizon than last night. #NorthernLights
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Back outside, been out here for only a couple of minutes, and I can see a very faint glow, much closer to the horizon than last night. #NorthernLights
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Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
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These countries have had universal health care for their citizens, as shown below.
There are more after 1995
There are more after 1995
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
These countries have had universal health care for their citizens, as shown below.
There are more after 1995
There are more after 1995
Real-time video, 2 minutes long. Bright vertical filament accentuates the red field about halfway through. Anne Garney Park, Kansas City, MO, about 8:50 pm. IPhone 15 Pro Max. Idiot photographer. #NorthernLights
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Real-time video, 2 minutes long. Bright vertical filament accentuates the red field about halfway through. Anne Garney Park, Kansas City, MO, about 8:50 pm. IPhone 15 Pro Max. Idiot photographer. #NorthernLights
Anne Garney Park, Kansas City, MO, 8:44pm CST. Iphone, night mode, 10s exposure #NorthernLights
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Anne Garney Park, Kansas City, MO, 8:44pm CST. Iphone, night mode, 10s exposure #NorthernLights
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🚨 💰 WOW — @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn snuck a provision into the spending bill that would let them sue the government for $500,000 because Jack Smith looked into their phone records around Trump’s insurrection.
The Republican grifting is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
The Republican grifting is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
🚨 💰 WOW — @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn snuck a provision into the spending bill that would let them sue the government for $500,000 because Jack Smith looked into their phone records around Trump’s insurrection.
The Republican grifting is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
The Republican grifting is endless. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Pupdate.
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Pupdate.
Jeffries can be so frustrating sometimes but this — THIS — is what we need more of. These people are jokes, and they need to be called out as such.
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Jeffries can be so frustrating sometimes but this — THIS — is what we need more of. These people are jokes, and they need to be called out as such.
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I’d just like to print out transcripts of Trump’s nonsensical answers and ask Republicans in Congress to read them aloud.
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I’d just like to print out transcripts of Trump’s nonsensical answers and ask Republicans in Congress to read them aloud.
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Don't hold your breath
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Don't hold your breath
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Democrats ran the table on Tuesday at state and local levels, getting not just its base excited but “normies” fed up over the last 10mo, so of course national Democrats want to do everything to pop the air in the balloon.
At this point, it’s clear that the Hamburglar, Dr Evil, and Sideshow Bob are advising Chuck Schumer.
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Democrats ran the table on Tuesday at state and local levels, getting not just its base excited but “normies” fed up over the last 10mo, so of course national Democrats want to do everything to pop the air in the balloon.
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People just voted across multiple states, in droves, for Dems who’ll fight for something.
_If_ Senate mods follow that showing by opting to fold for nothing … I do not think they will expect the backlash they touch off.
_If_ Senate mods follow that showing by opting to fold for nothing … I do not think they will expect the backlash they touch off.
BREAKING: Deal to end government shutdown in reach
Deal to end government shutdown in reach
At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a key procedural motion.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
People just voted across multiple states, in droves, for Dems who’ll fight for something.
_If_ Senate mods follow that showing by opting to fold for nothing … I do not think they will expect the backlash they touch off.
_If_ Senate mods follow that showing by opting to fold for nothing … I do not think they will expect the backlash they touch off.
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Vote Republican 2026:
“We starved children & blocked air travel in order to double your insurance premiums”
“We starved children & blocked air travel in order to double your insurance premiums”
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Vote Republican 2026:
“We starved children & blocked air travel in order to double your insurance premiums”
“We starved children & blocked air travel in order to double your insurance premiums”