Quackers McDuck
@quackersmcduck.bsky.social
Just a duck interested in what's going on in the world 🦆
Nothing like some pathetic extortion. What is this timeline 😭😭😭
Trump administration asked Chuck Schumer for the Washington region’s Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station to be named after Donald Trump in exchange for releasing the federal funds required to build a long-delayed tunnel between New York and New Jersey, sources say. - NBC
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Nothing like some pathetic extortion. What is this timeline 😭😭😭
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Coalie, what the hell!?
February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Coalie, what the hell!?
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WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia.
February 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia.
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Yes they should.
February 4, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Yes they should.
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Puppy Bowl 2026 Promises Adorable, Adoptable Pups On Super Bowl Sunday
Puppy Bowl 2026 Promises Adorable, Adoptable Pups On Super Bowl Sunday
A record 150 puppies from 72 animal shelters and rescue organizations will face off for the Lombarky Trophy as Team Fluff and Team Ruff in the 2026 Puppy Bowl.
www.forbes.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Puppy Bowl 2026 Promises Adorable, Adoptable Pups On Super Bowl Sunday
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I don't know what's more heartbreaking...that the current president of the United States raped and very likely killed children...or that approximately 1/3rd of this country doesn't care.
Either way, I weep for our country. & my heart breaks for the victims.
Either way, I weep for our country. & my heart breaks for the victims.
February 4, 2026 at 6:11 AM
I don't know what's more heartbreaking...that the current president of the United States raped and very likely killed children...or that approximately 1/3rd of this country doesn't care.
Either way, I weep for our country. & my heart breaks for the victims.
Either way, I weep for our country. & my heart breaks for the victims.
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We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We gotta come up with a better system than “everything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”
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This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
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If I die, I want my remains to be scattered at the US Capitol. Do not cremate me.
February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
If I die, I want my remains to be scattered at the US Capitol. Do not cremate me.
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Marimar Martinez is a schoolteacher and U.S. citizen. She had no weapon or criminal record, and a CBP officer still shot her five times.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Marimar Martinez is a schoolteacher and U.S. citizen. She had no weapon or criminal record, and a CBP officer still shot her five times.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
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Rep. Robert García is 🔥 🔥 🔥
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Rep. Robert García is 🔥 🔥 🔥
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Over 300 former Justice Department attorneys urge Pam Bondi to allow state and local investigators to probe killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, arguing that blocking local agencies from investigating potential violations of state law in their own jurisdictions poses a threat to the rule of law.
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Over 300 former Justice Department attorneys urge Pam Bondi to allow state and local investigators to probe killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, arguing that blocking local agencies from investigating potential violations of state law in their own jurisdictions poses a threat to the rule of law.
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"So is it really a turning point, unless disabled people can afford to be alive in this country? And that comes down to structural issues: are they able to heat their own homes, pay their carers and access very basic things?"
No.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
No.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
‘Pain is a violent lover’: Daisy Lafarge on the paintings she made when floored with agony
Suffering from a connective tissue disorder and enduring endless calls to try and get benefits, the poet and novelist turned to painting – resulting in work that could change perceptions of disabled p...
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"So is it really a turning point, unless disabled people can afford to be alive in this country? And that comes down to structural issues: are they able to heat their own homes, pay their carers and access very basic things?"
No.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
No.
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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A brief, recent history of the Washington Post:
1- Trump wins in 2024.
2- Bezos and minions make series of Trump-friendly changes to paper.
3-Readership tanks.
4- Bezos and minions fire tons of employees while telling them the audience just doesn't like what they're doing.
1- Trump wins in 2024.
2- Bezos and minions make series of Trump-friendly changes to paper.
3-Readership tanks.
4- Bezos and minions fire tons of employees while telling them the audience just doesn't like what they're doing.
Suspect Guilty GIF
Alt: Suspect Guilty GIF w hot dog suit trying to find the guy
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A brief, recent history of the Washington Post:
1- Trump wins in 2024.
2- Bezos and minions make series of Trump-friendly changes to paper.
3-Readership tanks.
4- Bezos and minions fire tons of employees while telling them the audience just doesn't like what they're doing.
1- Trump wins in 2024.
2- Bezos and minions make series of Trump-friendly changes to paper.
3-Readership tanks.
4- Bezos and minions fire tons of employees while telling them the audience just doesn't like what they're doing.
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My painting TROUT WATER
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
My painting TROUT WATER
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fraggle rock implies the existence of fraggle jazz and fraggle rap
February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
fraggle rock implies the existence of fraggle jazz and fraggle rap
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Red Spider Planetary Nebula from Webb apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap26020...
Oh what a tangled web a planetary nebula can weave. The Red Spider Planetary Nebula shows the complex structure that can result when a normal star ejects its outer gases and becomes a white dwarf star
Oh what a tangled web a planetary nebula can weave. The Red Spider Planetary Nebula shows the complex structure that can result when a normal star ejects its outer gases and becomes a white dwarf star
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Red Spider Planetary Nebula from Webb apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap26020...
Oh what a tangled web a planetary nebula can weave. The Red Spider Planetary Nebula shows the complex structure that can result when a normal star ejects its outer gases and becomes a white dwarf star
Oh what a tangled web a planetary nebula can weave. The Red Spider Planetary Nebula shows the complex structure that can result when a normal star ejects its outer gases and becomes a white dwarf star
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14-year-old boy arrested, charged with terrorism and child pornography after planning to conduct mass shooting at Wimauma, Florida church; investigators found multiple firearms, ammunition, and electronic devices containing child sexual abuse material at his home. - WFTS
February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
14-year-old boy arrested, charged with terrorism and child pornography after planning to conduct mass shooting at Wimauma, Florida church; investigators found multiple firearms, ammunition, and electronic devices containing child sexual abuse material at his home. - WFTS
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NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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In no functioning country is this allowed.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 4:16 AM
In no functioning country is this allowed.
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I feel like we are purposely being pushed to the brink. He wants war in the streets, he wants to stop any elections. I’m seeing people seeking guns and training. Everyday the horrors against humans seem worse than the day before. I can’t help but feel that this is all orchestrated.
February 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I feel like we are purposely being pushed to the brink. He wants war in the streets, he wants to stop any elections. I’m seeing people seeking guns and training. Everyday the horrors against humans seem worse than the day before. I can’t help but feel that this is all orchestrated.
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[upbeat zohran voice] I'm here at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany, where 80 years ago some important progressive work started [smash cut] but hasn't ended. So here's what we're doing:
February 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
[upbeat zohran voice] I'm here at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany, where 80 years ago some important progressive work started [smash cut] but hasn't ended. So here's what we're doing: