@sammy-mpls.bsky.social
Enjoyer of mechanical things and fine German automobiles
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Man it sure is weird that there’s a manufactured economic crisis that will require historic reindustrialization on the cheap sans worker protections while unions are being marginalized and children prepared for labor and the oligarchs who own the president need support for automation technology.
April 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Man it sure is weird that there’s a manufactured economic crisis that will require historic reindustrialization on the cheap sans worker protections while unions are being marginalized and children prepared for labor and the oligarchs who own the president need support for automation technology.
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Please take the next shift, @smith.senate.gov
Cory Booker has taken the Senate floor and plans to filibuster as long as he’s physically able to protest the complete disregard for the rule of law by Trump and Musk.
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
April 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Please take the next shift, @smith.senate.gov
Yes! More of this, please.
March 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Yes! More of this, please.
This is a fantastic thread.
In rereading Gene Sharp to get ready for lectures this week, I started thinking about the endless — and relatively unhelpful — discourse on BlueSky this week re the CR, congressional process, and whether or not anyone has an actual plan.
Some thoughts thru the lens of nonviolent action: /1
Some thoughts thru the lens of nonviolent action: /1
March 16, 2025 at 3:51 AM
This is a fantastic thread.
"Tesla Full Self Drive by next year" is the new "Free beer tomorrow"
Tesla’s electric vehicle business accounts for almost all of its revenue but less than a quarter of its stock-market value. The bulk of its worth rests on hopes for autonomous vehicles Tesla hasn't yet delivered reut.rs/3XEmMku
Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Tesla’s stock has dropped by nearly half in three months. Even so, investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
reut.rs
March 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"Tesla Full Self Drive by next year" is the new "Free beer tomorrow"
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In today's episode of doomerism isn't a strategy, here's a list of things you can do today to make the world around you suck a little bit less:
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
February 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
In today's episode of doomerism isn't a strategy, here's a list of things you can do today to make the world around you suck a little bit less:
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
Pick ONE thing and do it.
bsky.app/profile/itsa...
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One reason self-imagined lefties are nuts to attack Ryleigh Cooper is bc that's what Russ Vought wants.
Another is that her story, told locally, is the quickest way to educate people what government really is.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/28/r...
Another is that her story, told locally, is the quickest way to educate people what government really is.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/28/r...
Russ Vought Got His Trauma - But Not the Villains He Imagined - emptywheel
Russ Vought set out to make people like Ryleigh Cooper villains. Thus far, firings of government workers around the country have instead made the functions of government visible, and cherished.
www.emptywheel.net
February 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
One reason self-imagined lefties are nuts to attack Ryleigh Cooper is bc that's what Russ Vought wants.
Another is that her story, told locally, is the quickest way to educate people what government really is.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/28/r...
Another is that her story, told locally, is the quickest way to educate people what government really is.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/28/r...
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"The Black mentor class is being fired, not just on television but throughout America."
And that's why it will never be enough to "express sympathies" and send "thoughts and prayers". If you want to make a difference, hire, platform, support, and put on Black folks. Anything less is cheap talk.
And that's why it will never be enough to "express sympathies" and send "thoughts and prayers". If you want to make a difference, hire, platform, support, and put on Black folks. Anything less is cheap talk.
Cancelling @joyannreid.bsky.social means the door she held open for the next generation of Black voices will slam shut. Without her, the next her, won't get platformed by white media. That, of course, is why white media pushed her out.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Value of Joy
By canceling Joy Reid’s cable news show, MSNBC has not only silenced a brilliant host: It’s silenced the next Black voice you haven’t yet heard.
www.thenation.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"The Black mentor class is being fired, not just on television but throughout America."
And that's why it will never be enough to "express sympathies" and send "thoughts and prayers". If you want to make a difference, hire, platform, support, and put on Black folks. Anything less is cheap talk.
And that's why it will never be enough to "express sympathies" and send "thoughts and prayers". If you want to make a difference, hire, platform, support, and put on Black folks. Anything less is cheap talk.
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Why aren't (most) Democrats responding as is required to the hostile takeover of our government? They are presently only hearing from their customers (voters) and not the people who hired them (donors). Corporate America is so far quiet about the coup. Want Dems to step up? Pressure their donors.
February 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Why aren't (most) Democrats responding as is required to the hostile takeover of our government? They are presently only hearing from their customers (voters) and not the people who hired them (donors). Corporate America is so far quiet about the coup. Want Dems to step up? Pressure their donors.
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We, all of us, are customers of the corporations that actually tell our elected officials when to jump and how high. Some of us are their employees. That is where our power is. Do you bank with one of the only banks that exist (i.e. not credit union)? Call them and get everyone you know to do same.
February 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We, all of us, are customers of the corporations that actually tell our elected officials when to jump and how high. Some of us are their employees. That is where our power is. Do you bank with one of the only banks that exist (i.e. not credit union)? Call them and get everyone you know to do same.
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Ask your bank, your insurance carrier(s) - hey is the financial system actually secure here? Is there going to be a public health system to deal with outbreaks? Demonstrate your distrust of the regime and how it undermines THEIR existence. Demand they pressure the politicians they've purchased.
February 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ask your bank, your insurance carrier(s) - hey is the financial system actually secure here? Is there going to be a public health system to deal with outbreaks? Demonstrate your distrust of the regime and how it undermines THEIR existence. Demand they pressure the politicians they've purchased.
I’ve been enjoying these posts at the end of the day, hopefully you do can as well.
Three Wins Today (Feb 19, 2025)
1. MISC, R chief Justice, Elizabeth Clement is stepping down. @biggretchenwhitmer.bsky.social gets to fill the vacancy. The court will be 6–1.
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1. MISC, R chief Justice, Elizabeth Clement is stepping down. @biggretchenwhitmer.bsky.social gets to fill the vacancy. The court will be 6–1.
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February 20, 2025 at 5:27 AM
I’ve been enjoying these posts at the end of the day, hopefully you do can as well.
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AGAIN: If they actually cared about the deficit they wouldn’t also be cutting trillions in taxes for the rich.
They think we are all very dumb.
They think we are all very dumb.
Elon Musk: "If we don't solve the deficit, there won't be money for medical care, there won't be money for social security ... it's gotta be solved or there's no medical care, there's no social security, there's no nothing. It's gotta be solved. It's not optional ... that's why I'm here."
February 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
AGAIN: If they actually cared about the deficit they wouldn’t also be cutting trillions in taxes for the rich.
They think we are all very dumb.
They think we are all very dumb.
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@vanhollen.senate.gov has created a place on his website whether you live in MD or not to share how DT’s EOs have affected you and your family. If you want Dems to “do something” they need to know as many of these stories as possible. So if you have been affected, please don’t ignore this one!
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Share how President Trump’s Executive Orders are impacting you or your family | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
www.vanhollen.senate.gov
February 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
@vanhollen.senate.gov has created a place on his website whether you live in MD or not to share how DT’s EOs have affected you and your family. If you want Dems to “do something” they need to know as many of these stories as possible. So if you have been affected, please don’t ignore this one!
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Elon Musk fired a disabled Veteran with 3 tours of duty from his job serving other Veterans at the VA.
Elon’s companies get billions from defense contracts. He’s happy to profit off our servicemembers - but when he can no longer make money off them, he kicks them to the curb.
Elon’s companies get billions from defense contracts. He’s happy to profit off our servicemembers - but when he can no longer make money off them, he kicks them to the curb.
DOGE in practice: Disabled Army veteran who has 4 kids and did 3 tours overseas is fired from his job at Bronx VA hospital
February 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Elon Musk fired a disabled Veteran with 3 tours of duty from his job serving other Veterans at the VA.
Elon’s companies get billions from defense contracts. He’s happy to profit off our servicemembers - but when he can no longer make money off them, he kicks them to the curb.
Elon’s companies get billions from defense contracts. He’s happy to profit off our servicemembers - but when he can no longer make money off them, he kicks them to the curb.
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“🇺🇸 dangerously close to a constitutional crisis… federal judge says Trump is defying his order to unfreeze billions in federal aid…”
February 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
“🇺🇸 dangerously close to a constitutional crisis… federal judge says Trump is defying his order to unfreeze billions in federal aid…”
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every single republican in office is a fucking oathbreaker who is selling out the constitution and our democratic birthright
February 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
every single republican in office is a fucking oathbreaker who is selling out the constitution and our democratic birthright
I don't think this is what Americans meant when they said they wanted cheap groceries.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Secretary of Defense, wearing a bacon costume.
February 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I don't think this is what Americans meant when they said they wanted cheap groceries.
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Ok, he makes a fair point, so how about everyone with a VULNERABLE Republican Congress person—the ones in purple districts that barely won with Trump on the ballot—get to their district offices and demand THEY show us what’s happening inside federal buildings that Elon doesn’t want Congress to see?
Republicans have a 2 seat majority in the House. They’d love nothing more than a few progressive members of Congress being behind bars for days/weeks while fighting federal obstruction charges. Every vote matters over the next two years.
February 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Ok, he makes a fair point, so how about everyone with a VULNERABLE Republican Congress person—the ones in purple districts that barely won with Trump on the ballot—get to their district offices and demand THEY show us what’s happening inside federal buildings that Elon doesn’t want Congress to see?
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a nice reminder to the press that there is nothing you can do to pacify these people or buy yourself leniency
this appears to be based entirely on subscriptions for Politico Pro that many govt agencies pay for. but it doesn't matter, this is now fact for roughly half the country for eternity and will be used to do whatever they want.
February 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
a nice reminder to the press that there is nothing you can do to pacify these people or buy yourself leniency
Kinda says the quiet part out loud there, "done by 2 or 3 companies". Their desire to destroy all governmental services so they can swoop in and privatize all the stuff taxes paid for then sell it to us with a free 7 day trial and $8.99 a month after that is plain to see.
Trump on air traffic control: "We're gonna sit down & do a great computerized system for our control towers. Brand new...let's spend less money & build a great system done by 2 or 3 companies...when I land in my plane, privately, I use a system from another country...I won't tell you what country"
February 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Kinda says the quiet part out loud there, "done by 2 or 3 companies". Their desire to destroy all governmental services so they can swoop in and privatize all the stuff taxes paid for then sell it to us with a free 7 day trial and $8.99 a month after that is plain to see.
I don't have what some people call "phone skills" so I found very helpful and made the process much easier. So much so, I am going to try to do it every day.
February 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I don't have what some people call "phone skills" so I found very helpful and made the process much easier. So much so, I am going to try to do it every day.
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February 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I keep thinking about this and it makes me SO mad. It highlights their complete disdain for everyone.
They have trashed valuable products your tax money paid for.
More than 8,000 web pages across more than a dozen U.S. government websites have been taken down since Friday afternoon, a NYT analysis found.
The purges have removed info about vaccines, veterans' care, hate crimes, and scientific research, among many other topics. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...
The purges have removed info about vaccines, veterans' care, hate crimes, and scientific research, among many other topics. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...
February 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I keep thinking about this and it makes me SO mad. It highlights their complete disdain for everyone.
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Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"
February 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Raskin: "Elon Musk, you may have illegally seized power over the financial payments systems of the Treasury, but you don't control the money of the American people. The US Congress does that under Article 1 of the Constitution ... we don't have a fourth branch of government called 'Elon Musk'"