PonderingTexan
@ponderingtexan.bsky.social
* Focus on fact-based politics
* Ran a grassroots GOTV nonprofit
* Background in geochemical research/planetary science
* Values integrity enough to actually work at it 🫶
* Ran a grassroots GOTV nonprofit
* Background in geochemical research/planetary science
* Values integrity enough to actually work at it 🫶
Why shouldn’t we expect the Project 2025’ers to turn hard against BlueSky?
June 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Why shouldn’t we expect the Project 2025’ers to turn hard against BlueSky?
No hate crime??
Who says so? …Would that be the same SAPD that officially greeted trump at his plane a few years back wearing their uniforms AND their MAGA hats?
Where’s the evidence that Joss’s murder was not a hate crime? Plenty of evidence says it was. See comments.
Who says so? …Would that be the same SAPD that officially greeted trump at his plane a few years back wearing their uniforms AND their MAGA hats?
Where’s the evidence that Joss’s murder was not a hate crime? Plenty of evidence says it was. See comments.
June 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
No hate crime??
Who says so? …Would that be the same SAPD that officially greeted trump at his plane a few years back wearing their uniforms AND their MAGA hats?
Where’s the evidence that Joss’s murder was not a hate crime? Plenty of evidence says it was. See comments.
Who says so? …Would that be the same SAPD that officially greeted trump at his plane a few years back wearing their uniforms AND their MAGA hats?
Where’s the evidence that Joss’s murder was not a hate crime? Plenty of evidence says it was. See comments.
According to my housekeeper…
ICE shoved a hard-working father of two into a truck with a dozen others yesterday, drove from San Antonio to Nuevo Laredo, and ditched them. No phone call. No rights. No recourse. NO DUE PROCESS. All in less than 24 hours.
CRUEL. ILLEGAL. UNACCEPTABLE.
ICE shoved a hard-working father of two into a truck with a dozen others yesterday, drove from San Antonio to Nuevo Laredo, and ditched them. No phone call. No rights. No recourse. NO DUE PROCESS. All in less than 24 hours.
CRUEL. ILLEGAL. UNACCEPTABLE.
May 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
According to my housekeeper…
ICE shoved a hard-working father of two into a truck with a dozen others yesterday, drove from San Antonio to Nuevo Laredo, and ditched them. No phone call. No rights. No recourse. NO DUE PROCESS. All in less than 24 hours.
CRUEL. ILLEGAL. UNACCEPTABLE.
ICE shoved a hard-working father of two into a truck with a dozen others yesterday, drove from San Antonio to Nuevo Laredo, and ditched them. No phone call. No rights. No recourse. NO DUE PROCESS. All in less than 24 hours.
CRUEL. ILLEGAL. UNACCEPTABLE.
@vanhollen.senate.gov’s visit to EL Salvador might serve as a wakeup call for other elected Dems. The whole world still respects the influence of our representatives, despite MAGA. They can, and should, explore and utilize their powers on our behalf.
April 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
@vanhollen.senate.gov’s visit to EL Salvador might serve as a wakeup call for other elected Dems. The whole world still respects the influence of our representatives, despite MAGA. They can, and should, explore and utilize their powers on our behalf.
Republicans are attacking Texas schools and it’s always about control.
“South San Antonio Independent School District is switching to a controversial, Bible-infused curriculum next year — but not before setting up a committee to vet the learning materials for "inappropriate" content.”
“South San Antonio Independent School District is switching to a controversial, Bible-infused curriculum next year — but not before setting up a committee to vet the learning materials for "inappropriate" content.”
March 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Republicans are attacking Texas schools and it’s always about control.
“South San Antonio Independent School District is switching to a controversial, Bible-infused curriculum next year — but not before setting up a committee to vet the learning materials for "inappropriate" content.”
“South San Antonio Independent School District is switching to a controversial, Bible-infused curriculum next year — but not before setting up a committee to vet the learning materials for "inappropriate" content.”
Texas is a hotbed of Republican cruelty! This time, it’s Catholic Charities that’s hit. Who’s next?
“The funding losses puts refugee housing at risk, with some families facing eviction without rent and food assistance.”
(Link in comments)
“The funding losses puts refugee housing at risk, with some families facing eviction without rent and food assistance.”
(Link in comments)
March 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Texas is a hotbed of Republican cruelty! This time, it’s Catholic Charities that’s hit. Who’s next?
“The funding losses puts refugee housing at risk, with some families facing eviction without rent and food assistance.”
(Link in comments)
“The funding losses puts refugee housing at risk, with some families facing eviction without rent and food assistance.”
(Link in comments)
Texans would be in violation if they make “a false or misleading” verbal or written statement to their employer or a governmental body that identifies themselves as the opposite gender from their gender at birth.
The punishment? Up to 2 years in state jail with a possible fine of up to $10,000. 🤬
The punishment? Up to 2 years in state jail with a possible fine of up to $10,000. 🤬
March 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Texans would be in violation if they make “a false or misleading” verbal or written statement to their employer or a governmental body that identifies themselves as the opposite gender from their gender at birth.
The punishment? Up to 2 years in state jail with a possible fine of up to $10,000. 🤬
The punishment? Up to 2 years in state jail with a possible fine of up to $10,000. 🤬
ICE used armored vehicle & tear gas to arrest a non-violent immigrant in
San Antonio. 🤬
The MAGA regime set aside $400 million dollars of our tax money to buy many more “armored electric vehicles.” Wanna bet that they won’t be Teslas? …me neither.
San Antonio. 🤬
The MAGA regime set aside $400 million dollars of our tax money to buy many more “armored electric vehicles.” Wanna bet that they won’t be Teslas? …me neither.
February 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
ICE used armored vehicle & tear gas to arrest a non-violent immigrant in
San Antonio. 🤬
The MAGA regime set aside $400 million dollars of our tax money to buy many more “armored electric vehicles.” Wanna bet that they won’t be Teslas? …me neither.
San Antonio. 🤬
The MAGA regime set aside $400 million dollars of our tax money to buy many more “armored electric vehicles.” Wanna bet that they won’t be Teslas? …me neither.
Trump’s tweet on X sounds like his rationale for inciting a constitutional crisis.
…Think ahead.
…Think ahead.
February 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trump’s tweet on X sounds like his rationale for inciting a constitutional crisis.
…Think ahead.
…Think ahead.
On X, Musk reposted what he claimed were the rules that dishonest journalists follow in order to spread their lies. But the list actually looks like Musk’s own playbook for being a liar…
February 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
On X, Musk reposted what he claimed were the rules that dishonest journalists follow in order to spread their lies. But the list actually looks like Musk’s own playbook for being a liar…
Do you remember when trump tweeted this video back in 2019?
Apparently, trump hasn’t forgotten. He’s been mentioning plans for that unconstitutional third term a lot lately…
Apparently, trump hasn’t forgotten. He’s been mentioning plans for that unconstitutional third term a lot lately…
February 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Do you remember when trump tweeted this video back in 2019?
Apparently, trump hasn’t forgotten. He’s been mentioning plans for that unconstitutional third term a lot lately…
Apparently, trump hasn’t forgotten. He’s been mentioning plans for that unconstitutional third term a lot lately…
Will trump abide by court orders going forward or is he expecting that he can just do whatever the Hell he wants, because all important federal cases will ultimately be decided in his favor by his MAGA-loving, immunity-giving SCOTUS?
February 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Will trump abide by court orders going forward or is he expecting that he can just do whatever the Hell he wants, because all important federal cases will ultimately be decided in his favor by his MAGA-loving, immunity-giving SCOTUS?
WOW!! Musk doesn’t hesitate to admit that this is a COUP and his fan base loves it. Now I’m really nervous because he clearly feels secure in his power, which we know very little about.
February 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
WOW!! Musk doesn’t hesitate to admit that this is a COUP and his fan base loves it. Now I’m really nervous because he clearly feels secure in his power, which we know very little about.
Climate change denial and “Drill, baby, drill” are not the only ways that MAGA can destroy our planet. We can also stop lifting a finger to protect our wildlife and their habitat. And that’s the MAGA plan.
February 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Climate change denial and “Drill, baby, drill” are not the only ways that MAGA can destroy our planet. We can also stop lifting a finger to protect our wildlife and their habitat. And that’s the MAGA plan.
Without access to crucial information collected by the federal govt that is needed to protect ALL constituents, we must turn to nonprofits for information. Will Musk use his newfound control of treasury payouts to defund those “woke” nonprofits? What then?
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Without access to crucial information collected by the federal govt that is needed to protect ALL constituents, we must turn to nonprofits for information. Will Musk use his newfound control of treasury payouts to defund those “woke” nonprofits? What then?
🎉🙌 Gov. Pritzker of Illinois will not allow the J6 rioters to work in any capacity within his state government. Respect.
=> Do NOT let ppl convince you that all politicians are the same. That’s disrespectful to politicians who actually advocate for the safety and well-being of their constituents.
=> Do NOT let ppl convince you that all politicians are the same. That’s disrespectful to politicians who actually advocate for the safety and well-being of their constituents.
January 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎉🙌 Gov. Pritzker of Illinois will not allow the J6 rioters to work in any capacity within his state government. Respect.
=> Do NOT let ppl convince you that all politicians are the same. That’s disrespectful to politicians who actually advocate for the safety and well-being of their constituents.
=> Do NOT let ppl convince you that all politicians are the same. That’s disrespectful to politicians who actually advocate for the safety and well-being of their constituents.
If you voted for trump and earn less than $360k/year, then you just voted to pay for Musk’s tax breaks AND you threw women, minorities and our environment under the bus to do it.
January 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you voted for trump and earn less than $360k/year, then you just voted to pay for Musk’s tax breaks AND you threw women, minorities and our environment under the bus to do it.
Trump wants to “return the military to an unapologetically masculine professional culture”.
His plan? Remove transgender soldiers and reinstate the bullyish anti-vaxers who refused to follow commands.
What’s next? Hegseth encouraging He-men to just “grab ‘em by the pussy?”
His plan? Remove transgender soldiers and reinstate the bullyish anti-vaxers who refused to follow commands.
What’s next? Hegseth encouraging He-men to just “grab ‘em by the pussy?”
January 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Trump wants to “return the military to an unapologetically masculine professional culture”.
His plan? Remove transgender soldiers and reinstate the bullyish anti-vaxers who refused to follow commands.
What’s next? Hegseth encouraging He-men to just “grab ‘em by the pussy?”
His plan? Remove transgender soldiers and reinstate the bullyish anti-vaxers who refused to follow commands.
What’s next? Hegseth encouraging He-men to just “grab ‘em by the pussy?”
Leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers have publicly vowed to seek revenge. Would you expect the guy who pardoned the leaders of those violent white nationalist paramilitary groups to give Biden a pass?
January 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers have publicly vowed to seek revenge. Would you expect the guy who pardoned the leaders of those violent white nationalist paramilitary groups to give Biden a pass?
Undocumented immigrants have rights too. Help me make sure that they know how to access them.
=> Please share.
(Inmigrantes sin papeles: conozcan sus derechos y compartan esta publicación por favor)
=> Please share.
(Inmigrantes sin papeles: conozcan sus derechos y compartan esta publicación por favor)
January 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Undocumented immigrants have rights too. Help me make sure that they know how to access them.
=> Please share.
(Inmigrantes sin papeles: conozcan sus derechos y compartan esta publicación por favor)
=> Please share.
(Inmigrantes sin papeles: conozcan sus derechos y compartan esta publicación por favor)
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” I’m
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” I’m
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff "especially on...Inauguration Day.”
This Texan’s flag will continue to fly at half staff in honor of President Carter, a man whose steadfast integrity shines a guiding light across these very dark times in world history.
This Texan’s flag will continue to fly at half staff in honor of President Carter, a man whose steadfast integrity shines a guiding light across these very dark times in world history.
January 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff "especially on...Inauguration Day.”
This Texan’s flag will continue to fly at half staff in honor of President Carter, a man whose steadfast integrity shines a guiding light across these very dark times in world history.
This Texan’s flag will continue to fly at half staff in honor of President Carter, a man whose steadfast integrity shines a guiding light across these very dark times in world history.
Thank you President Biden and VP Harris for your leadership. You will be missed sorely.
January 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thank you President Biden and VP Harris for your leadership. You will be missed sorely.
Republicans are responding to the CA wildfire emergency as expected—no concern for the lives of fellow Americans, animals or historic American buildings, but lots of false accusations, junior high insults and name-calling. Cruel & unpatriotic, as is their custom.
January 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Republicans are responding to the CA wildfire emergency as expected—no concern for the lives of fellow Americans, animals or historic American buildings, but lots of false accusations, junior high insults and name-calling. Cruel & unpatriotic, as is their custom.