Micah Loyed
@micahloyed.bsky.social
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The number of non-criminal detainees arrested by ICE has surged by 2,000% under Trump.
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The number of non-criminal detainees arrested by ICE has surged by 2,000% under Trump.
DOGE is dead and rather than saving Americans money it cost 135 billion due everything from mass firings to lost revenue.
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
DOGE is dead and rather than saving Americans money it cost 135 billion due everything from mass firings to lost revenue.
It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use Al technology to generate low-effort ragebait
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use Al technology to generate low-effort ragebait
New Twitter Feature Reveals That Profitable "MAGA" Accounts Are Actually Scammers From the Developing World Cashing in on Gullible Americans
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New Twitter Feature Reveals That Profitable "MAGA" Accounts Are Actually Scammers From the Developing World Cashing in on Gullible Americans
Reposted by Micah Loyed
A whole lot of stuff in here. Probably the most detailed, intricate thing I've seen anyone write about The Power Fantasy.
The Power Fantasy is simply one of the best explorations of moral philosophy (aka normative ethics) in comics. Check out my ethics primer and introduction to the series:
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social for this outstanding series!
comicphilosophy.com/index.php/20...
Kudos to @kierongillen.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social for this outstanding series!
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A whole lot of stuff in here. Probably the most detailed, intricate thing I've seen anyone write about The Power Fantasy.
X rolled out a new "About This Account" feature exposing a bunch of major MAGA influencer accounts that aren't in the U.S., originating in Eastern Europe, Russia, Nigeria, and India, even while posting as "America First" voices.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
X rolled out a new "About This Account" feature exposing a bunch of major MAGA influencer accounts that aren't in the U.S., originating in Eastern Europe, Russia, Nigeria, and India, even while posting as "America First" voices.
Between Sept. 17th and Oct. 17th, Elon Musk posted 1,716 times, averaging a little over 55 posts a day. 49 percent of those were about politics, usually fringe. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies, including going after child actors.
November 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Between Sept. 17th and Oct. 17th, Elon Musk posted 1,716 times, averaging a little over 55 posts a day. 49 percent of those were about politics, usually fringe. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies, including going after child actors.
A satellite researcher based out of British Colombia, uncovered evidence that some 171 SpaceX-built Starshield satellites have been broadcasting signals in the wrong direction.
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A satellite researcher based out of British Colombia, uncovered evidence that some 171 SpaceX-built Starshield satellites have been broadcasting signals in the wrong direction.
The Worm
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#labyrinth #jimhenson #jenniferconnelly #sarah #youremindmeofthebabe #painting #digitalpainting #apple #ipad #applepencil #procreate #art #illustrator #80smovies #artistsoninstagram #illustration #digitalillustration #40thanniversary
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Donald Trump added approximately $7.8 trillion to the national debt during his first presidency, which is a significant increase relative to the U.S. economy.
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Donald Trump added approximately $7.8 trillion to the national debt during his first presidency, which is a significant increase relative to the U.S. economy.
The GOP tax cuts for the wealthy amount to about $450 billion per year, while the ACA healthcare subsidies currently in dispute cost $14 billion per year.
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The GOP tax cuts for the wealthy amount to about $450 billion per year, while the ACA healthcare subsidies currently in dispute cost $14 billion per year.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
November 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Edison was not the first person to make a motion picture camera. Louis Le Prince did it first, but he mysteriously disappeared before his invention could be shown to the world.
October 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Edison was not the first person to make a motion picture camera. Louis Le Prince did it first, but he mysteriously disappeared before his invention could be shown to the world.
Undocumented immigrants have never been eligible for SNAP
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Undocumented immigrants have never been eligible for SNAP
SNAP has a fraud rate less than 3% (the lowest of any public benefit program)
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
SNAP has a fraud rate less than 3% (the lowest of any public benefit program)
Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.73 in economic activity
October 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.73 in economic activity
The overwhelming majority of SNAP recipients who can work do work
October 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The overwhelming majority of SNAP recipients who can work do work
TIL The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act signed by Reagan in ‘86 guaranteed medical screening examinations for anyone seeking treatment for a medical condition regardless of citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay.
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
TIL The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act signed by Reagan in ‘86 guaranteed medical screening examinations for anyone seeking treatment for a medical condition regardless of citizenship, legal status, or ability to pay.
Meta and other firms recently established two super PACs, committing roughly $200 million to oppose regulation of AI.
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Meta and other firms recently established two super PACs, committing roughly $200 million to oppose regulation of AI.
Initially a carriage entrance during the term of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, it became the modern East Wing as millions of tourists see it each year — or did — under his distant cousin, President Franklin Roosevelt some 40 years later.
October 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Initially a carriage entrance during the term of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, it became the modern East Wing as millions of tourists see it each year — or did — under his distant cousin, President Franklin Roosevelt some 40 years later.
While tariffs can look patriotic, Reagan said, “over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer,” lead to “fierce trade wars” and result in lost jobs.
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
While tariffs can look patriotic, Reagan said, “over the long run such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer,” lead to “fierce trade wars” and result in lost jobs.
On this day in history, the UN was formally established.
October 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
On this day in history, the UN was formally established.
"A quiet and modest life brings more joy than a pursuit of success bound with constant unrest."
- Albert Einstein, Theory of Happy Living 1922
- Albert Einstein, Theory of Happy Living 1922
October 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"A quiet and modest life brings more joy than a pursuit of success bound with constant unrest."
- Albert Einstein, Theory of Happy Living 1922
- Albert Einstein, Theory of Happy Living 1922
“I’m not left wing or right wing, but…” <proceeds to give right wing opinion, gets defensive when called on it, and says the left pushed them further right>
October 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“I’m not left wing or right wing, but…” <proceeds to give right wing opinion, gets defensive when called on it, and says the left pushed them further right>
On this day in history, Britain won the battle of Trafalgar against Napoleon.
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On this day in history, Britain won the battle of Trafalgar against Napoleon.