Norseman
@norsemanil.bsky.social
Former GOP, currently Anti-MAGA, supports democracy and the values upon which the USA was founded. I may block you if I think you're a bot, bomb thrower or conspiracy believer.
Better news than before, but it's kinda like the old saying: close doesn't count except for horseshoes and hand grenades. Keep up the work.
The leftward shift in special House elections, including in a (relatively) higher turnout contest, is hard to see as bad news for Democrats.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Better news than before, but it's kinda like the old saying: close doesn't count except for horseshoes and hand grenades. Keep up the work.
Hey, we're a great people who know Trump is a bigot and should be forced to eat Lutefisk.
December 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hey, we're a great people who know Trump is a bigot and should be forced to eat Lutefisk.
It would be stupendous if the Dem can pull off the upset. But AOC campaigning for the Dem isn't my idea of a smart move in that district.
Dems seek win in Tennessee special election as GOP grapples with Trump record-low approval rating
The Tennessee special congressional election is becoming a surprising close race that even President Trump feels the need to get involved. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social and panel discuss.
The Tennessee special congressional election is becoming a surprising close race that even President Trump feels the need to get involved. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social and panel discuss.
Dems seek win in Tennessee special election as GOP grapples with Trump record-low approval rating
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December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It would be stupendous if the Dem can pull off the upset. But AOC campaigning for the Dem isn't my idea of a smart move in that district.
How many strikes do these clowns get in their retribution game?
December 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
How many strikes do these clowns get in their retribution game?
Many people are saying this is the latest design concept. Multi-Trump facility. BIG BALLS, MAGA conventions, rallies, martial arts fights.
December 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Many people are saying this is the latest design concept. Multi-Trump facility. BIG BALLS, MAGA conventions, rallies, martial arts fights.
Trump’s list of preemptive pardons will be a long one. While the MAGA GOP SCOTUS has given Trump immunity, he’ll want to protect all his corrupt employees and his bribers. In addition, last minute Trump cyber coin purchasers will also keep the Trump pardon auto pen busy.
November 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Trump’s list of preemptive pardons will be a long one. While the MAGA GOP SCOTUS has given Trump immunity, he’ll want to protect all his corrupt employees and his bribers. In addition, last minute Trump cyber coin purchasers will also keep the Trump pardon auto pen busy.
It got me angrier at the Roberts MAGA GOP Court for returning us to a time of corrupted kings after the revolutionaries fought hard and died to rid the colonies of such despots.
new ken burns doc has me hating british generals who died like twelve score ago.
November 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
It got me angrier at the Roberts MAGA GOP Court for returning us to a time of corrupted kings after the revolutionaries fought hard and died to rid the colonies of such despots.
Any credible news media that covers this in any way other than noting the stupidity of the accusations should be ashamed of themselves. They should investigate the use of autopens by the Trump administration and report on the hypocrisy. Anyone think Trump spends time signing all the documents?
November 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Any credible news media that covers this in any way other than noting the stupidity of the accusations should be ashamed of themselves. They should investigate the use of autopens by the Trump administration and report on the hypocrisy. Anyone think Trump spends time signing all the documents?
If Trump had withdrawn the Guard when ordered by the Courts, these two soldiers would be home or going home for Thanksgiving with their families. Instead, to double down on his political stunt, he's depriving more guardsman of their holiday time with family.
The Trump administration quickly ordered 500 more National Guard members to Washington following the shooting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump asked him to send the extra soldiers. https://to.pbs.org/3M1cKXU
Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the Guard members were hospitalized in critical condition. Bowser said they were victims of a ”targeted shooting.”
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November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
If Trump had withdrawn the Guard when ordered by the Courts, these two soldiers would be home or going home for Thanksgiving with their families. Instead, to double down on his political stunt, he's depriving more guardsman of their holiday time with family.
Well, this will be a minor political headache for JB since he floated the idea of an IL remap in retaliation to IN remap. While I don’t think he meant it, making rhetorical comments to placate the fire eating base will anger them if it doesn’t happen.
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Indiana Senate Republicans reversed course on redistricting Tuesday, announcing they will convene Dec. 8 to reach a “final decision” on redrawing the state’s congressional map. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
November 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Well, this will be a minor political headache for JB since he floated the idea of an IL remap in retaliation to IN remap. While I don’t think he meant it, making rhetorical comments to placate the fire eating base will anger them if it doesn’t happen.
We used to talk about American exceptionalism. Now with the MAGA GOP, it’s American gullibility to misinformation.
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
We used to talk about American exceptionalism. Now with the MAGA GOP, it’s American gullibility to misinformation.
While the emphasis on the loss of the professional designation is an understandable personal affront to nurses and the others affected. The MAGA GOP focus is cutting spending to lower the deficit they’re running up to give their wealthy friends tax cuts.
Nursing is not considered a professional degree by the Department of Education, and students are concerned about how this will impact their financial aid.
Nursing students worried about how degree reclassification impacts financial aid
Nursing is not considered a professional degree, and students are concerned about how this will impact their financial aid.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
While the emphasis on the loss of the professional designation is an understandable personal affront to nurses and the others affected. The MAGA GOP focus is cutting spending to lower the deficit they’re running up to give their wealthy friends tax cuts.
Trump 2.0 hiring of incompetents is well known. Sometimes they fire them. Only to replace them with more incompetence. Case in point: MS Now reporting that Patel is soon on his way out with former horrible MO AG Andrew Bailey slotted to be the new FBI director.
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Trump 2.0 hiring of incompetents is well known. Sometimes they fire them. Only to replace them with more incompetence. Case in point: MS Now reporting that Patel is soon on his way out with former horrible MO AG Andrew Bailey slotted to be the new FBI director.
Wow, Maddow reported on Bosonaro trying to escape and then shows a Trump clip that one could infer meant that he was in on Bosonaro’s attempt to get to the US embassy for protection.
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Wow, Maddow reported on Bosonaro trying to escape and then shows a Trump clip that one could infer meant that he was in on Bosonaro’s attempt to get to the US embassy for protection.
The difference between Neville Chamberlain and Trump is that the former was trying to buy time to allow UK to rebuild its military, which was weakened due to WW 1 and the depression. Trump's gift of allied countries to foes comes as US military strength is at its best.
"But the really harsh lesson of Ukraine isn’t just that America is an unreliable defender. It’s that America may take the side of the aggressor."
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America’s Heel Turn
Whose side are we on?
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November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The difference between Neville Chamberlain and Trump is that the former was trying to buy time to allow UK to rebuild its military, which was weakened due to WW 1 and the depression. Trump's gift of allied countries to foes comes as US military strength is at its best.
While I like the end result, I would have preferred the indictments to have been dismissed with prejudice because of selective/vindictive prosecution. This would serve as judicial verification of Trump's actions were inappropriately.
BREAKING: Lindsey Halligan's purported appointment as interim U.S. attorney was invalid and she "had no lawful authority to present the indictment" against James Comey.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
While I like the end result, I would have preferred the indictments to have been dismissed with prejudice because of selective/vindictive prosecution. This would serve as judicial verification of Trump's actions were inappropriately.
I won’t miss it. I only read about 2-3 stories from them in the last year.
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CNN pulls stories from Apple News feed, Semafor reports
CNN has removed its stories from Apple News, ending its content-sharing agreement with the platform, Semafor reported on Sunday.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I won’t miss it. I only read about 2-3 stories from them in the last year.
Many people are saying that the conversation will go like this: MARCO, YOU KNOW THIS IS A BULLSHIT PLAN THAT NOBODY WITH A BRAIN WOULD AGREE TO.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Geneva Sunday for talks with Ukraine and its European allies on the latest U.S.-proposed peace plan for the war-torn country. n.pr/49vvEzT
Rubio set to meet with Ukraine, European allies in Geneva over US peace plan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Geneva Sunday for talks with Ukraine and its European allies on the latest U.S.-proposed peace plan for the war-torn country.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Many people are saying that the conversation will go like this: MARCO, YOU KNOW THIS IS A BULLSHIT PLAN THAT NOBODY WITH A BRAIN WOULD AGREE TO.
“Appears is the most mamby pampy description of this gift to Putin.
November 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“Appears is the most mamby pampy description of this gift to Putin.
Auchinloss for the win. The media and paid hack punditry continue to exult the occasional pushback against Trump/MAGA despite a long history of lockstep support for the worst of Trumpism. @repauchincloss.bsky.social
CNN: In the last couple of weeks or so, she's become kind of an ally on some issues. What do you make of this?
Auchincloss: No, John, she hasn't.
Auchincloss: No, John, she hasn't.
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Auchinloss for the win. The media and paid hack punditry continue to exult the occasional pushback against Trump/MAGA despite a long history of lockstep support for the worst of Trumpism. @repauchincloss.bsky.social
@danvock.bsky.social are you going to announce your Substack newsletter?
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
@danvock.bsky.social are you going to announce your Substack newsletter?
More MAGA throwing fecal matter on the wall in their efforts to try and stop a good government action.
BREAKING: Escalating the fight over Missouri’s GOP gerrymander, AG Catherine Hanaway posted on X that she has referred the grassroots referendum campaign to ICE, without providing evidence for her allegation that it is “employing illegal aliens.”
Missouri AG Now Siccing ICE on Gerrymander Referendum Signature Gatherers
Read more here.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
More MAGA throwing fecal matter on the wall in their efforts to try and stop a good government action.
JB’s righteous response to Ald. Sigcho-Lopez and other complainers should be: TALK TO THE HAND. Focus on the doable during these troubled times of Trumpian lawlessness and corruption.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
JB’s righteous response to Ald. Sigcho-Lopez and other complainers should be: TALK TO THE HAND. Focus on the doable during these troubled times of Trumpian lawlessness and corruption.
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Too bad. That was the coolest thing I saw in Munich. Not the most poignant in a city full of history, but fun to watch.
Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect the beloved wave but impatient surfers have also tried their own methods. n.pr/43ETW6N
Surf's down! Munich, until now an inland surfing hotspot, has lost its biggest wave
Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect the beloved wave but impatient surfers have also tried their own methods.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Too bad. That was the coolest thing I saw in Munich. Not the most poignant in a city full of history, but fun to watch.