Pompous Penguin
@pompouspenguin.bsky.social
I'm a penguin who happens to be pompous.
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After tariffs dramatically raise the cost of basic goods, acting as a regressive, compounding sales tax that disproportionately harms those in the lowest income bracket... What happens when Republicans gut Medicaid, which covers half of adults in poverty? 72M people in total.
April 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
After tariffs dramatically raise the cost of basic goods, acting as a regressive, compounding sales tax that disproportionately harms those in the lowest income bracket... What happens when Republicans gut Medicaid, which covers half of adults in poverty? 72M people in total.
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We can't do broad tariffs without first investing billions into implementing expansive domestic manufacturing policy so we can produce our own version of these goods domestically. Our supply lines would first need YEARS to correct/onshore! All this does is raise prices!!!
April 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We can't do broad tariffs without first investing billions into implementing expansive domestic manufacturing policy so we can produce our own version of these goods domestically. Our supply lines would first need YEARS to correct/onshore! All this does is raise prices!!!
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The world may be on fire but at least we’re witnessing a new female popular music renaissance: the Chappell Roan and SZA albums were perfect. Doechii is brilliant. No more mumblecore minimalism, the girls are back to belting and camp. Lady Gaga had her best album in a decade!!
April 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The world may be on fire but at least we’re witnessing a new female popular music renaissance: the Chappell Roan and SZA albums were perfect. Doechii is brilliant. No more mumblecore minimalism, the girls are back to belting and camp. Lady Gaga had her best album in a decade!!
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Do we think Elon Musk needs a wellness check tonight, like he did when the audience booed him at that Dave Chappelle show?
April 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Do we think Elon Musk needs a wellness check tonight, like he did when the audience booed him at that Dave Chappelle show?
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I joined the Texas Democrats townhall with @repjuliejohnson.bsky.social, @jasmineforus.bsky.social, and @jamestalarico.bsky.social tonight.
Here were my takeaways:
Here were my takeaways:
March 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I joined the Texas Democrats townhall with @repjuliejohnson.bsky.social, @jasmineforus.bsky.social, and @jamestalarico.bsky.social tonight.
Here were my takeaways:
Here were my takeaways:
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Can Democrats going on town hall tours visit Southern states like Texas and Tennessee?
Sincerely,
blue dots in red states
Sincerely,
blue dots in red states
March 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Can Democrats going on town hall tours visit Southern states like Texas and Tennessee?
Sincerely,
blue dots in red states
Sincerely,
blue dots in red states
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✨Self care and politics✨
The first few weeks of the Trump admin have been AWFUL.
Trump and his reckless actions have hurt a lot of people. We have to stay engaged. BUT FIRST, we have to take care of ourselves.
Here are 3 small things I’m doing to take care of myself in this crazy time (a 🧵):
The first few weeks of the Trump admin have been AWFUL.
Trump and his reckless actions have hurt a lot of people. We have to stay engaged. BUT FIRST, we have to take care of ourselves.
Here are 3 small things I’m doing to take care of myself in this crazy time (a 🧵):
March 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
✨Self care and politics✨
The first few weeks of the Trump admin have been AWFUL.
Trump and his reckless actions have hurt a lot of people. We have to stay engaged. BUT FIRST, we have to take care of ourselves.
Here are 3 small things I’m doing to take care of myself in this crazy time (a 🧵):
The first few weeks of the Trump admin have been AWFUL.
Trump and his reckless actions have hurt a lot of people. We have to stay engaged. BUT FIRST, we have to take care of ourselves.
Here are 3 small things I’m doing to take care of myself in this crazy time (a 🧵):
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Senator Slotkin’s advice on how to save our Democracy:
1. Don’t tune out.
2. Hold your elected officials accountable.
3. Organize - organize around an issue and take action.
1. Don’t tune out.
2. Hold your elected officials accountable.
3. Organize - organize around an issue and take action.
March 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Senator Slotkin’s advice on how to save our Democracy:
1. Don’t tune out.
2. Hold your elected officials accountable.
3. Organize - organize around an issue and take action.
1. Don’t tune out.
2. Hold your elected officials accountable.
3. Organize - organize around an issue and take action.
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The #1 question I have gotten is “what can I do?”
I think the number one thing we can do is build community so that we are ready to take action, together.
Read more about how you can fight back by building community:
I think the number one thing we can do is build community so that we are ready to take action, together.
Read more about how you can fight back by building community:
How Breakfast at Midnight can help the Democratic Party.
Yes, you read that right. Midnight Breakfasts can help the Democratic Party build power by building community. Read about my experience with Midnight Breakfasts below!
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February 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The #1 question I have gotten is “what can I do?”
I think the number one thing we can do is build community so that we are ready to take action, together.
Read more about how you can fight back by building community:
I think the number one thing we can do is build community so that we are ready to take action, together.
Read more about how you can fight back by building community:
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Do you know why Donald Trump is attacking education?
Because he knows knowledge is power, and if people understand what he is doing, they will turn against him.
Because he knows knowledge is power, and if people understand what he is doing, they will turn against him.
February 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Do you know why Donald Trump is attacking education?
Because he knows knowledge is power, and if people understand what he is doing, they will turn against him.
Because he knows knowledge is power, and if people understand what he is doing, they will turn against him.
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“We use our power. We organize, mobilize. We educate, and we advocate.” - Kamala Harris
Her speech at the NAACP Image Awards was not only a source of hope in these dark times but also a call to action.
We cannot back away from this fight. Now is the time for us to take action.
Her speech at the NAACP Image Awards was not only a source of hope in these dark times but also a call to action.
We cannot back away from this fight. Now is the time for us to take action.
February 23, 2025 at 4:09 AM
“We use our power. We organize, mobilize. We educate, and we advocate.” - Kamala Harris
Her speech at the NAACP Image Awards was not only a source of hope in these dark times but also a call to action.
We cannot back away from this fight. Now is the time for us to take action.
Her speech at the NAACP Image Awards was not only a source of hope in these dark times but also a call to action.
We cannot back away from this fight. Now is the time for us to take action.
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A free press matters.
Just because you don’t like what they are writing doesn’t mean you kick them out of the Oval Office.
Information is power, and Trump knows that.
That’s why he’s spent years spreading lies about the media. To make it so, people do not trust their factual reporting.
Just because you don’t like what they are writing doesn’t mean you kick them out of the Oval Office.
Information is power, and Trump knows that.
That’s why he’s spent years spreading lies about the media. To make it so, people do not trust their factual reporting.
February 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A free press matters.
Just because you don’t like what they are writing doesn’t mean you kick them out of the Oval Office.
Information is power, and Trump knows that.
That’s why he’s spent years spreading lies about the media. To make it so, people do not trust their factual reporting.
Just because you don’t like what they are writing doesn’t mean you kick them out of the Oval Office.
Information is power, and Trump knows that.
That’s why he’s spent years spreading lies about the media. To make it so, people do not trust their factual reporting.
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Protests building around the country this week.
St. Paul, Minn., resist. It was so great to see love for humanity alongside disgust for foolish and dangerous leadership. #50501
February 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Protests building around the country this week.
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We need a FOCUSED fight to get through the next 4 years.
My name is Katey, and I studied Public Policy and Anthropology at Vanderbilt.
With this account, I hope to break down political issues into everyday terms and, if possible, share ways for you to get engaged.
What issues are on your mind?
My name is Katey, and I studied Public Policy and Anthropology at Vanderbilt.
With this account, I hope to break down political issues into everyday terms and, if possible, share ways for you to get engaged.
What issues are on your mind?
February 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We need a FOCUSED fight to get through the next 4 years.
My name is Katey, and I studied Public Policy and Anthropology at Vanderbilt.
With this account, I hope to break down political issues into everyday terms and, if possible, share ways for you to get engaged.
What issues are on your mind?
My name is Katey, and I studied Public Policy and Anthropology at Vanderbilt.
With this account, I hope to break down political issues into everyday terms and, if possible, share ways for you to get engaged.
What issues are on your mind?
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This is a disastrous presidency already, actually kinda shocking even to me, who expected it to be bad
January 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This is a disastrous presidency already, actually kinda shocking even to me, who expected it to be bad
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My heart goes out to all of those impacted by the tragic situation at Reagan National Airport.
It’s absolutely tragic.
It’s absolutely tragic.
January 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
My heart goes out to all of those impacted by the tragic situation at Reagan National Airport.
It’s absolutely tragic.
It’s absolutely tragic.
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Going to attend a convention for the first time as an artist with my army of sharks soon 😌
January 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Going to attend a convention for the first time as an artist with my army of sharks soon 😌
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Trans rights are human rights 🏳️⚧️
January 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Trans rights are human rights 🏳️⚧️
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At least the countdown also started at noon today.
January 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
At least the countdown also started at noon today.
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We have to look out for one another these next four years. I am going to share a couple of resources in light of anticipated actions, and I hope you will share them with loved ones who may be impacted (a 🧵):
January 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We have to look out for one another these next four years. I am going to share a couple of resources in light of anticipated actions, and I hope you will share them with loved ones who may be impacted (a 🧵):
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To balance our budget, we need a reformed tax code…
Cutting programs that millions of Americans rely on should not be the solution.
Cutting programs that millions of Americans rely on should not be the solution.
January 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
To balance our budget, we need a reformed tax code…
Cutting programs that millions of Americans rely on should not be the solution.
Cutting programs that millions of Americans rely on should not be the solution.
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Will a government run by billionaires represent everyday Americans???
Major tax provisions are up for debate this year. Trump’s last tax bill added 1-2 trillion to our deficit.
My guess— they will give tax breaks to billionaires which will jeopardize essential programs (i.e. social security).
Major tax provisions are up for debate this year. Trump’s last tax bill added 1-2 trillion to our deficit.
My guess— they will give tax breaks to billionaires which will jeopardize essential programs (i.e. social security).
January 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Will a government run by billionaires represent everyday Americans???
Major tax provisions are up for debate this year. Trump’s last tax bill added 1-2 trillion to our deficit.
My guess— they will give tax breaks to billionaires which will jeopardize essential programs (i.e. social security).
Major tax provisions are up for debate this year. Trump’s last tax bill added 1-2 trillion to our deficit.
My guess— they will give tax breaks to billionaires which will jeopardize essential programs (i.e. social security).