Dan Surman
@otds-16.bsky.social
Collaborator in culture and community building, pathological truth teller, all round nice guy. 🇨🇦
I wonder how much Obama expenses for golfing were.
December 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I wonder how much Obama expenses for golfing were.
These guys are just giving it away!
Trump is letting NVIDIA export cutting-edge AI chips that his own DOJ revealed are being illegally smuggled into China.
His own DOJ called these chips "building blocks of AI superiority."
Trump and Lutnick need to answer to Congress on why they are selling out US security.
His own DOJ called these chips "building blocks of AI superiority."
Trump and Lutnick need to answer to Congress on why they are selling out US security.
December 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
These guys are just giving it away!
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:
This is how they foster apathy.
What they do is not normal.
It is not in the interest of their citizens.
It is not in the interest of global peace and prosperity.
What they do is not normal.
It is not in the interest of their citizens.
It is not in the interest of global peace and prosperity.
They’re not hiding the brutality anymore.
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This is how they foster apathy.
What they do is not normal.
It is not in the interest of their citizens.
It is not in the interest of global peace and prosperity.
What they do is not normal.
It is not in the interest of their citizens.
It is not in the interest of global peace and prosperity.
It’s unfortunate the American constitution doesn’t stop this shit that undermines rule by majority. They’re are fucking whiney losers so they break or rewrite rules to they can’t lose.
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It’s unfortunate the American constitution doesn’t stop this shit that undermines rule by majority. They’re are fucking whiney losers so they break or rewrite rules to they can’t lose.
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“And then they made him a fake trophy because he kept whining and moaning and wouldn’t STFU.”
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
“And then they made him a fake trophy because he kept whining and moaning and wouldn’t STFU.”
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the economy is understimulated because people aren't buying things
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
the economy is understimulated because people aren't buying things
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
to counter this, we should stimulate the economy with stimulus checks
in order to bring stability, we should keep doing it consistently, perhaps every month, for every person, universally
it's quite basic really
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They are blowing up boats for drug trafficking.
Then he is pardoning a drug trafficker.
Illogical.
Then he is pardoning a drug trafficker.
Illogical.
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
They are blowing up boats for drug trafficking.
Then he is pardoning a drug trafficker.
Illogical.
Then he is pardoning a drug trafficker.
Illogical.
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Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
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November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Bad enough that the world is full of quacks - a government administration dismissing this behaviour is beyond irresponsible.
This is fu*king outrageous!
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
The federal government on Saturday dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines, giving children saline shots instead of the vaccine and selling faked vaccination cards.
apnews.com/article/utah...
Charges dropped against Utah doctor accused of throwing away $28,000 in COVID vaccine doses
The federal government has dismissed charges against a Utah plastic surgeon accused of throwing away COVID-19 vaccines worth thousands of dollars during the pandemic.
apnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Bad enough that the world is full of quacks - a government administration dismissing this behaviour is beyond irresponsible.
This is where American style capitalism falls down. Put people before profit and pandering.
Tommy Douglas didn’t build Medicare so people could feel good about Canada, he built it so people like me could survive.
I am only alive because of the vision of leaders who refused to put a price tag on human life.
I honour him best by defending the system that saved me. 💜
#socialistsunday
I am only alive because of the vision of leaders who refused to put a price tag on human life.
I honour him best by defending the system that saved me. 💜
#socialistsunday
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This is where American style capitalism falls down. Put people before profit and pandering.
Small moments of hypocrisy like this should give everyone pause to consider Al the other “ironic” situations related to the Christian Right’s push to control institutions.
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Small moments of hypocrisy like this should give everyone pause to consider Al the other “ironic” situations related to the Christian Right’s push to control institutions.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Remember this? Fox News tried going after Denmark's social safety net. This Danish politician's legendary fact check shows us all how it’s done. Via @nowthisimpact.bsky.social x.com/nowthisnews/...
Fox News Tried Going After Denmark. Big Mistake. | NowThis
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Remember this? Fox News tried going after Denmark's social safety net. This Danish politician's legendary fact check shows us all how it’s done. Via @nowthisimpact.bsky.social x.com/nowthisnews/...
That’s how it’s done.
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
That’s how it’s done.
Lock him up!
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Lock him up!
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Only took me two house and 16 years to figure this out…
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
www.fastcompany.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Only took me two house and 16 years to figure this out…
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
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“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
EU Must Cap SUV Hood Heights Urges Report. Crash Test Body Says Not As Simple As That
Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians and cyclists are struck, says new report. EuroNCAP says more complex than that.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs.