Percival Smithers
@ptothesmithers.bsky.social
Post-election Twitter refugee. He/Him. Software engineer. Democratic socialist. Horror nerd. Musician. Sober. Lover of movies, books, music, animals, tattoos, and functioning democracies. Prefer dogs over people, but we lefties need each other now.
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If you’d just serve the people instead of the donor class, you wouldn’t need the donor class. A million $20 donors beats one $10M donor every time.
Schumer & Gillibrand facing mutiny from Dems over their outdated “corporate-friendly” playbook, refusal to back Zohran, etc.
Long overdue. @schumer.senate.gov
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Long overdue. @schumer.senate.gov
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you’d just serve the people instead of the donor class, you wouldn’t need the donor class. A million $20 donors beats one $10M donor every time.
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This is what happens when you dont capitulation to fascism.
Do not obey in advance.
Be as brave as you can.
Do not obey in advance.
Be as brave as you can.
BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This is what happens when you dont capitulation to fascism.
Do not obey in advance.
Be as brave as you can.
Do not obey in advance.
Be as brave as you can.
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I’ve been saying this privately for a while. 2026 is going to be an anti-incumbent election.
If you’re not going to show up for the fight, don’t run. Change is coming…
If you’re not going to show up for the fight, don’t run. Change is coming…
November 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I’ve been saying this privately for a while. 2026 is going to be an anti-incumbent election.
If you’re not going to show up for the fight, don’t run. Change is coming…
If you’re not going to show up for the fight, don’t run. Change is coming…
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Trump is deflecting.
I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but if Democrats are involved in the Epstein files, take them down too.
RELEASE THE FILES
I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but if Democrats are involved in the Epstein files, take them down too.
RELEASE THE FILES
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Trump is deflecting.
I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but if Democrats are involved in the Epstein files, take them down too.
RELEASE THE FILES
I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but if Democrats are involved in the Epstein files, take them down too.
RELEASE THE FILES
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There will be another 60 vote Friday* on the garbage shutdown deal. If we can convince just one Senator from the 52 republicans and 8 Dems that voted yes to flip, we could still stop this. Please jump on the phone today, call them, and share this widely.
*If all goes by the regular schedule
*If all goes by the regular schedule
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
There will be another 60 vote Friday* on the garbage shutdown deal. If we can convince just one Senator from the 52 republicans and 8 Dems that voted yes to flip, we could still stop this. Please jump on the phone today, call them, and share this widely.
*If all goes by the regular schedule
*If all goes by the regular schedule
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Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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This is BRUTAL.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is BRUTAL.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
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This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
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My weekly email to my congressman…
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My weekly email to my congressman…
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The miserable bastard who did this just got a trillion dollar pay day. There's no karma, there's no cosmic justice. There's just horrible people who more often than not never gave any consequences for their actions in life.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The miserable bastard who did this just got a trillion dollar pay day. There's no karma, there's no cosmic justice. There's just horrible people who more often than not never gave any consequences for their actions in life.
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
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If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
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The fact that AIPAC won’t endorse me is an endorsement in and of itself.
October 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The fact that AIPAC won’t endorse me is an endorsement in and of itself.
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TikTok is CENSORING a bunch of @krystalball’s Gaza videos!!! Zionist billionaires consolidating media is a WAR on free speech and truth. Disgusting.
October 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
TikTok is CENSORING a bunch of @krystalball’s Gaza videos!!! Zionist billionaires consolidating media is a WAR on free speech and truth. Disgusting.
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I am completely awestruck by the ease with which Mike Johnson lies on a daily basis. I'll never understand how such a transparently fraudulent "man of faith" can live with themselves. Life is too short to be that phony.
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I am completely awestruck by the ease with which Mike Johnson lies on a daily basis. I'll never understand how such a transparently fraudulent "man of faith" can live with themselves. Life is too short to be that phony.
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The people who want violent protests to happen are Trump, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, Tom Homan, and other senior appointees in his admin. They are doing everything they possibly can to provoke people to violence and it is obvious that is what they hope for daily.
October 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The people who want violent protests to happen are Trump, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, Tom Homan, and other senior appointees in his admin. They are doing everything they possibly can to provoke people to violence and it is obvious that is what they hope for daily.
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Join us TODAY to make No Kings posters @raygunsite.com from 2-4pm✨🪧🎨
Join me and Demi Palecek this Sunday at @raygunsite.com for a sign-making event in Andersonville on October 12, just before No Kings Day!
We'll provide crafting supplies, food, and drinks—just bring your favorite tagline to make some posters with us!
We'll provide crafting supplies, food, and drinks—just bring your favorite tagline to make some posters with us!
October 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Join us TODAY to make No Kings posters @raygunsite.com from 2-4pm✨🪧🎨
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A man was just abducted by ICE on Clark and Lunt, feet away from our campaign office.
Now our community is showing up and patrolling for ICE. Join us by getting involved in Protect RP: www.facebook.com/share/1DQqPQ...
Now our community is showing up and patrolling for ICE. Join us by getting involved in Protect RP: www.facebook.com/share/1DQqPQ...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A man was just abducted by ICE on Clark and Lunt, feet away from our campaign office.
Now our community is showing up and patrolling for ICE. Join us by getting involved in Protect RP: www.facebook.com/share/1DQqPQ...
Now our community is showing up and patrolling for ICE. Join us by getting involved in Protect RP: www.facebook.com/share/1DQqPQ...
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THE CHICKENS ARE FINALLY COMING HOME TO ROOST
Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.
Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
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Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.
Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
🧵
October 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
THE CHICKENS ARE FINALLY COMING HOME TO ROOST
Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.
Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
🧵
Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.
Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
🧵