Patrick Conlon
@patrickmc.bsky.social
Information operations expert. Formerly finding info ops at Twitter and intel stuff at USG. Likes baking and lifting heavy things.
Amoral media groups like Politico are part of the reason that the US finds itself in this horrible societal and political mess. Treating politics like a fucking baseball game where stripping millions of people of their healthcare can mean being “at the top of his game.” Fucking soulless ghouls.
"Trump is at the top of his game right now," says our Capitol bureau chief and senior Washington columnist Rachael Bade.
Watch Bade break down his four biggest wins of the past two weeks and read her column about how he dominated Congress here 👇
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Watch Bade break down his four biggest wins of the past two weeks and read her column about how he dominated Congress here 👇
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July 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Amoral media groups like Politico are part of the reason that the US finds itself in this horrible societal and political mess. Treating politics like a fucking baseball game where stripping millions of people of their healthcare can mean being “at the top of his game.” Fucking soulless ghouls.
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I think the Director of the NSA and other top US national security positions should be filled by experienced patriotic professionals, rather than be decided by lunatic conspiracy theorist influencers.
Sorry to get so partisan, but that's how I feel.
Sorry to get so partisan, but that's how I feel.
April 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I think the Director of the NSA and other top US national security positions should be filled by experienced patriotic professionals, rather than be decided by lunatic conspiracy theorist influencers.
Sorry to get so partisan, but that's how I feel.
Sorry to get so partisan, but that's how I feel.
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Wow who could’ve guessed that this would happen
It’s almost as if USAID was a pillar of American soft power and influence in the world
It’s almost as if it was entirely predictable that America’s adversaries would work to fill the void left by USAID’s destruction
It’s almost as if USAID was a pillar of American soft power and influence in the world
It’s almost as if it was entirely predictable that America’s adversaries would work to fill the void left by USAID’s destruction
April 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Wow who could’ve guessed that this would happen
It’s almost as if USAID was a pillar of American soft power and influence in the world
It’s almost as if it was entirely predictable that America’s adversaries would work to fill the void left by USAID’s destruction
It’s almost as if USAID was a pillar of American soft power and influence in the world
It’s almost as if it was entirely predictable that America’s adversaries would work to fill the void left by USAID’s destruction
I’d really like a break, please
I'm 18. The economy enters a once-in-a-century recession. A Republican president is responsible.
I'm 29. There is once-in-a-century pandemic that leads to a once-in-century-recession. A Republican is responsible.
I'm 35. Tarriffs trigger a once-in-a-century recession. A Republican is responsible.
I'm 29. There is once-in-a-century pandemic that leads to a once-in-century-recession. A Republican is responsible.
I'm 35. Tarriffs trigger a once-in-a-century recession. A Republican is responsible.
April 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I’d really like a break, please
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There’s no reason to have a Democratic Party if it won’t go to the mat to save the Department of Education. It’s a fundamental belief that children in America deserve better futures. It’s tremendously simple. You cannot continue funding a government that would close this.
The Department of Education will begin sweeping layoffs tonight with about half of its 4,400 employees expected to be let go, sources tell CNN.
Read more: cnn.it/41IhB4h
Read more: cnn.it/41IhB4h
March 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
There’s no reason to have a Democratic Party if it won’t go to the mat to save the Department of Education. It’s a fundamental belief that children in America deserve better futures. It’s tremendously simple. You cannot continue funding a government that would close this.
I feel like this is 100% correct and incredibly sad.
Dear Europe: You are next on the hit list. Good arguments, preemptive concessions, appeals to friendship, and flattery will not protect you. Discard those fantasies and prepare to hit back hard.
March 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I feel like this is 100% correct and incredibly sad.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
Dumb fucks
DOGE reposted "Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals" data on the web, which very much is used by foreign nationals.
February 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Dumb fucks
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the trump administration wants gay and trans people to die.
Donald Trump stops giving PrEP to gay men & sex workers, ensuring HIV outbreaks abroad - LGBTQ Nation
The policy change is illegal and will result in easily preventable deaths, experts say.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:28 AM
the trump administration wants gay and trans people to die.
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I think it should be made clear at this point: If you're a federal employee, you should consider your work devices bugged. If you've logged into personal stuff on those devices, you should consider suspending or deleting the accounts you accessed.
February 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I think it should be made clear at this point: If you're a federal employee, you should consider your work devices bugged. If you've logged into personal stuff on those devices, you should consider suspending or deleting the accounts you accessed.
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It’s exhausting to watch poll-tested, donor-beholden Congressional Democrats continue to be too old, too cloistered, and too bumbling to do anything as the government burns.
https://newrepublic.com/article/190922/primary-every-democrat-trump-durbin?utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaig…
https://newrepublic.com/article/190922/primary-every-democrat-trump-durbin?utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaig…
Primary Every Democrat
It’s exhausting to watch poll-tested, donor-beholden congressional Democrats continue to be too old, too cloistered, and too bumbling to do anything as the government burns.
buff.ly
February 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It’s exhausting to watch poll-tested, donor-beholden Congressional Democrats continue to be too old, too cloistered, and too bumbling to do anything as the government burns.
https://newrepublic.com/article/190922/primary-every-democrat-trump-durbin?utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaig…
https://newrepublic.com/article/190922/primary-every-democrat-trump-durbin?utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaig…
Yay
Newfound Asteroid May Hit Earth in 2032, Scientists Say
This Asteroid Probably Won’t Hit Earth—But We May Need to Assume It Will
The possibility of the asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting our planet might not be ruled out until 2028, raising the prospect we’ll need to prepare for the worst
www.scientificamerican.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Yay
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The six young men raiding US personnel data for Elon Musk are now among the world’s biggest intelligence targets, yes. They have access to tons of sensitive info, and are in way over their heads.
Safe to say plans to try hacking, bribes, blackmail, honey pots—you name it—are already in the works.
Safe to say plans to try hacking, bribes, blackmail, honey pots—you name it—are already in the works.
All those kids on Musk's payroll are absolutely being targeted by foreign intelligence now, that is if their boss hasn't already just handed everything over. They'll all have girlfriends named Natasha by the end of the week.
February 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The six young men raiding US personnel data for Elon Musk are now among the world’s biggest intelligence targets, yes. They have access to tons of sensitive info, and are in way over their heads.
Safe to say plans to try hacking, bribes, blackmail, honey pots—you name it—are already in the works.
Safe to say plans to try hacking, bribes, blackmail, honey pots—you name it—are already in the works.
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Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran are aiding Musk in his government takeover.
NEW: WIRED has identified six young men, all between the ages of 19-24, who have negligible experience but are now playing critical roles in Elon Musk's takeover of the U.S. government.
From @telliotter.bsky.social @zoeschiffer.bsky.social @timmarchman.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
From @telliotter.bsky.social @zoeschiffer.bsky.social @timmarchman.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran are aiding Musk in his government takeover.
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I hate that it's gotten this far, but if countries want to counter a US-imposed trade war, they should make Elon Musk's companies a focus of their retaliation.
Those business interests have effectively merged with the US executive branch, and decision-makers value them more than the American people.
Those business interests have effectively merged with the US executive branch, and decision-makers value them more than the American people.
February 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I hate that it's gotten this far, but if countries want to counter a US-imposed trade war, they should make Elon Musk's companies a focus of their retaliation.
Those business interests have effectively merged with the US executive branch, and decision-makers value them more than the American people.
Those business interests have effectively merged with the US executive branch, and decision-makers value them more than the American people.
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U.S. government websites such as the EPA’s and CDC’s are removing any content related to climate change, racial equity, or gender identity.
Elections have consequences and this is what voters wanted. All I’ll say is that hiding facts doesn’t make them any less true.
Elections have consequences and this is what voters wanted. All I’ll say is that hiding facts doesn’t make them any less true.
Donald Trump’s data purge has begun
Researchers have been archiving government websites for months.
www.theverge.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
U.S. government websites such as the EPA’s and CDC’s are removing any content related to climate change, racial equity, or gender identity.
Elections have consequences and this is what voters wanted. All I’ll say is that hiding facts doesn’t make them any less true.
Elections have consequences and this is what voters wanted. All I’ll say is that hiding facts doesn’t make them any less true.
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It's actually theft of taxpayers money when websites go dark. We paid for that data
February 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It's actually theft of taxpayers money when websites go dark. We paid for that data
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The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...
End of Term Web Archive – Preserving the Transition of a Nation | Internet Archive Blogs
blog.archive.org
February 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...
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This is a big deal, y'all. Federal health websites are being stripped of content or removed in their entirety. Stick with this thread for a look at what's disappeared so far! 1/x
January 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This is a big deal, y'all. Federal health websites are being stripped of content or removed in their entirety. Stick with this thread for a look at what's disappeared so far! 1/x
Since we’re going back to the American government wanting queer people sick or dead, please send relevant info to Hymes and others if you have it.
‼️ CDC STI guidelines, Doxypep, PrEP guidelines all seem to be GONE ‼️
I have the STI, HIV, and ACIP ones. Working on seeing if @pidsociety.bsky.social or @idsainfo.bsky.social can host copies of things.
Does anybody have the cdc doxy pep guidelines downloaded on their computer?
#idsky #pedsidsky
I have the STI, HIV, and ACIP ones. Working on seeing if @pidsociety.bsky.social or @idsainfo.bsky.social can host copies of things.
Does anybody have the cdc doxy pep guidelines downloaded on their computer?
#idsky #pedsidsky
January 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Since we’re going back to the American government wanting queer people sick or dead, please send relevant info to Hymes and others if you have it.
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Removing the clinical guidance on PrEP which is 99% effective at preventing transmission of HIV is morally reprehensible. Being able to prevent a disease that ripped through our community in the ‘80s and ‘90s with a single pill is a MIRACLE. I’ve never hated someone as much as I hate Donald Trump.
‼️ CDC STI guidelines, Doxypep, PrEP guidelines all seem to be GONE ‼️
I have the STI, HIV, and ACIP ones. Working on seeing if @pidsociety.bsky.social or @idsainfo.bsky.social can host copies of things.
Does anybody have the cdc doxy pep guidelines downloaded on their computer?
#idsky #pedsidsky
I have the STI, HIV, and ACIP ones. Working on seeing if @pidsociety.bsky.social or @idsainfo.bsky.social can host copies of things.
Does anybody have the cdc doxy pep guidelines downloaded on their computer?
#idsky #pedsidsky
January 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Removing the clinical guidance on PrEP which is 99% effective at preventing transmission of HIV is morally reprehensible. Being able to prevent a disease that ripped through our community in the ‘80s and ‘90s with a single pill is a MIRACLE. I’ve never hated someone as much as I hate Donald Trump.
Already obvious, but legacy/corporate media can’t be trusted as they jockey for more access to power and protect monied interests. What sources are y’all turning to.
Side note: I will miss the NYT Cooking section when I cancel my subscription, but they keep soft lighting fascists.
Side note: I will miss the NYT Cooking section when I cancel my subscription, but they keep soft lighting fascists.
New York Times' Peter Baker: Trump has a simple message, he's in charge.
President Donald J. Trump: How could the people in charge fail to prevent this deadly crash? Someone ought to do something!
President Donald J. Trump: How could the people in charge fail to prevent this deadly crash? Someone ought to do something!
January 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Already obvious, but legacy/corporate media can’t be trusted as they jockey for more access to power and protect monied interests. What sources are y’all turning to.
Side note: I will miss the NYT Cooking section when I cancel my subscription, but they keep soft lighting fascists.
Side note: I will miss the NYT Cooking section when I cancel my subscription, but they keep soft lighting fascists.
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If you’re in the US and you’d like to know what projects and vital services federal grants currently fund in your state, you can search here: www.usaspending.gov
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
USAspending.gov
www.usaspending.gov
January 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM
If you’re in the US and you’d like to know what projects and vital services federal grants currently fund in your state, you can search here: www.usaspending.gov
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
And you can find the contact information for your elected representatives here: www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
They need to hear from you.
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Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
January 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Companies Scaling Back or Denouncing DEI
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊
Amazon
Boeing
Brown-Forman
Caterpillar
Ford
Harley-Davidson
John Deere
Lowe’s
Molson Coors
McDonald’s
Meta
Nissan
Stanley Black & Decker
Target
Tractor Supply
Toyota
Walmart
Support who supports you ✨✊