Samuel Croll
@samcroll.bsky.social
Internet foot print go brrrrrrrr
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It's hard to believe that you could be the trade representative for a major power and not know that tariffs are regressive.
My econ 101 students know what the word regressive means, and that tariffs are regressive. Many could even cite studies on the subject.
My econ 101 students know what the word regressive means, and that tariffs are regressive. Many could even cite studies on the subject.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on tariffs: "It's not regressive. Most consumption in America is done by the wealthiest people. So the idea it's somehow regressive is just wrong."
February 18, 2026 at 2:50 AM
It's hard to believe that you could be the trade representative for a major power and not know that tariffs are regressive.
My econ 101 students know what the word regressive means, and that tariffs are regressive. Many could even cite studies on the subject.
My econ 101 students know what the word regressive means, and that tariffs are regressive. Many could even cite studies on the subject.
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It would also be easy for another Dem to adopt Newsom’s posture of relentless mocking hostility to Trump! His main selling point is trivially easy to mimic
Besides, no one’s pushing for Newsom other than the media, who want to start horse race stories early. What normie libs love, anecdotally, is his comms team shitposting Trump, but that doesn’t translate to a strong primary position, especially when his podcast is basically an oppo ad against him./
The reason people are concerned about lefties saying “I won’t vote for a moderate Dem” isn’t because they want Newsom. It’s because lefties keep not voting for moderate Dems!
I think all the scolding about it being years til the primary would hit a little harder if WE DIDN’T JUST GO THROUGH THIS
I think all the scolding about it being years til the primary would hit a little harder if WE DIDN’T JUST GO THROUGH THIS
February 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
It would also be easy for another Dem to adopt Newsom’s posture of relentless mocking hostility to Trump! His main selling point is trivially easy to mimic
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Windows of opportunity in American politics are few and far between. D.C. Democrats have failed again and again to meet the moment. They failed in 2021, they failed in 2009, and they failed in 1993.
When we have Congress and the White House in 2029, we cannot fail again.
When we have Congress and the White House in 2029, we cannot fail again.
February 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Windows of opportunity in American politics are few and far between. D.C. Democrats have failed again and again to meet the moment. They failed in 2021, they failed in 2009, and they failed in 1993.
When we have Congress and the White House in 2029, we cannot fail again.
When we have Congress and the White House in 2029, we cannot fail again.
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Does "vote blue no matter who" even apply to a guy who is making it as clear as possible that he is a Republican
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
February 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Does "vote blue no matter who" even apply to a guy who is making it as clear as possible that he is a Republican
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Ron DeSantis really set the standard on this www.politico.com/news/magazin...
3 Expert Shoemakers Say Ron DeSantis Is Probably Wearing Height Boosters
The internet has questions about the governor’s boots. So I asked the experts.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Ron DeSantis really set the standard on this www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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SCANLON: Can we assume the DOJ has prepared that list of groups that are designated as 'domestic terrorist organizations'?
BONDI: I'm not going to answer it yes or no, but I know antifa is part of it
S: Will you commit to providing this committee with the list?
BONDI: I won't commit to anything
BONDI: I'm not going to answer it yes or no, but I know antifa is part of it
S: Will you commit to providing this committee with the list?
BONDI: I won't commit to anything
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
SCANLON: Can we assume the DOJ has prepared that list of groups that are designated as 'domestic terrorist organizations'?
BONDI: I'm not going to answer it yes or no, but I know antifa is part of it
S: Will you commit to providing this committee with the list?
BONDI: I won't commit to anything
BONDI: I'm not going to answer it yes or no, but I know antifa is part of it
S: Will you commit to providing this committee with the list?
BONDI: I won't commit to anything
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The problem was that people noticed the extremely powerful social sanction that (appropriately) followed being identified as a bigot. And they thought “Wow, this is an amazing weapon against people I don’t like or want to control, what if I found ways to identity THEM as a bigot?”
Woke is good! People should be woke! We just can't let it get hopelessly hijacked by vindictive psychos playing out their power fantasies to compensate for their political impotence.
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The problem was that people noticed the extremely powerful social sanction that (appropriately) followed being identified as a bigot. And they thought “Wow, this is an amazing weapon against people I don’t like or want to control, what if I found ways to identity THEM as a bigot?”
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
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Trying to LOWER the minimum wage for countless workers — including those just getting a start in the workforce.
After voters in both states approved minimum wage increases. And while the nation struggles with an affordability crisis.
The GOP agenda.
After voters in both states approved minimum wage increases. And while the nation struggles with an affordability crisis.
The GOP agenda.
February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Trying to LOWER the minimum wage for countless workers — including those just getting a start in the workforce.
After voters in both states approved minimum wage increases. And while the nation struggles with an affordability crisis.
The GOP agenda.
After voters in both states approved minimum wage increases. And while the nation struggles with an affordability crisis.
The GOP agenda.
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these morons think that people are like, getting phone calls from ICE agents and we're all trading gossip. that is not what is happening. one day I will tell you all what is happening and you'll find it very funny
February 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM
these morons think that people are like, getting phone calls from ICE agents and we're all trading gossip. that is not what is happening. one day I will tell you all what is happening and you'll find it very funny
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KENNEDY: The Census Bureau is under your jurisdiction & responsible for defining what it means to be poor, is that right?
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
KENNEDY: The Census Bureau is under your jurisdiction & responsible for defining what it means to be poor, is that right?
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
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A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”
Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video
A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”
tucson.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
A grand jury in Washington refused Tuesday to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”
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Note that Massachusetts is by far the bluest state in which a state agency has a contract with ICE: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
That, of course, is up to the governor, not the U.S. Senators, but striking to see that while Ed Markey calls for abolishing ICE.
That, of course, is up to the governor, not the U.S. Senators, but striking to see that while Ed Markey calls for abolishing ICE.
I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
February 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Note that Massachusetts is by far the bluest state in which a state agency has a contract with ICE: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
That, of course, is up to the governor, not the U.S. Senators, but striking to see that while Ed Markey calls for abolishing ICE.
That, of course, is up to the governor, not the U.S. Senators, but striking to see that while Ed Markey calls for abolishing ICE.
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The Trump administration is deporting a Christian minister back to the country that tortured him, which seems like the kind of thing the Religious Right would care about if a dirty Democrat were doing it.
“I followed the rules. I’ve done great in the community. I’ve never abused any of the conditions of the stay or of my supervision…I’m so scared, I cannot go back."
ICE brutally detained a minister in Vermont. Now, the Trump administration wants to send him back to Uganda, where he was tortured.
ICE brutally detained a minister in Vermont. Now, the Trump administration wants to send him back to Uganda, where he was tortured.
He fled torture in Uganda. ICE is trying to send him back.
People like Pastor Steven Tendo “are exactly who our asylum system is meant to protect.”
www.motherjones.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Trump administration is deporting a Christian minister back to the country that tortured him, which seems like the kind of thing the Religious Right would care about if a dirty Democrat were doing it.
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She is welcome to caucus with the only pro-democracy party in the Senate at any time. Until then, this is meaningless.
New: Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against the SAVE Act, the Trump-backed election bill www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
The Alaskan reminded her fellow Republicans that they claimed to oppose any new federal election laws just a few years ago, insisting that the issue should be left to states.
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
She is welcome to caucus with the only pro-democracy party in the Senate at any time. Until then, this is meaningless.
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"We left with all my children" implies there is an alternative, which is so horrifying I've never even considered it.
VAN HOLLEN: Did you in fact make the visit to Epstein's private island?
LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children
LUTNICK: I did have lunch w/ him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me as were my 4 children and nannies. We had lunch on the island. That's true. For an hour. We left with all of my children
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
"We left with all my children" implies there is an alternative, which is so horrifying I've never even considered it.
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Rep. August Pfluger suggests that Twin Cities residents who are using Signal to communicate about ICE are committing "domestic terrorism"
February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Rep. August Pfluger suggests that Twin Cities residents who are using Signal to communicate about ICE are committing "domestic terrorism"
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We've updated our welcome screen in v1.116 with some fresh artwork by @odpomery.bsky.social
Includes different versions for light and dark themes!
Includes different versions for light and dark themes!
February 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
We've updated our welcome screen in v1.116 with some fresh artwork by @odpomery.bsky.social
Includes different versions for light and dark themes!
Includes different versions for light and dark themes!
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RFK Jr. has been pushing anti-vax conspiracies for decades, so it's ABSURD to see his colleagues try to pretend that he's actually been pro-vaccines.
And this measles outbreak isn't just on RFK Jr.—it's on everyone who enables his dangerous grift.
And this measles outbreak isn't just on RFK Jr.—it's on everyone who enables his dangerous grift.
BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
February 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
RFK Jr. has been pushing anti-vax conspiracies for decades, so it's ABSURD to see his colleagues try to pretend that he's actually been pro-vaccines.
And this measles outbreak isn't just on RFK Jr.—it's on everyone who enables his dangerous grift.
And this measles outbreak isn't just on RFK Jr.—it's on everyone who enables his dangerous grift.
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Honestly we could probably save society by banning three-cue readers from owning any device that can access the internet
Y'all need to actually read what you're complaining about. "Ideals" is a key word in this sentence.
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Honestly we could probably save society by banning three-cue readers from owning any device that can access the internet
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The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise's second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship.
Seattle Seahawks' 'Dark Side' defense stifles New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise's second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship.
tucson.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:34 AM
The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise's second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship.
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like this is what the neo-nazis on twitter do: create a bunch of accounts that seem to exist primarily for the harassment of a single person. it's deeply antisocial behavior and frankly pretty intolerable
February 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
like this is what the neo-nazis on twitter do: create a bunch of accounts that seem to exist primarily for the harassment of a single person. it's deeply antisocial behavior and frankly pretty intolerable