matt schaar
@skeptocapital.com
Investor
anti-technofascist @ www.skeptocapital.com
I run a lot
Go Blue!
anti-technofascist @ www.skeptocapital.com
I run a lot
Go Blue!
ah yes, the old "good cop, fascist" routine
if you could keep Mamdani around the White House to talk to him all day you could probably get him to do a bunch of good shit, the problem is that after this meeting the next guy in the room is Stephen Miller
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
ah yes, the old "good cop, fascist" routine
Chuck Schumer is basically the captain of the Washington Generals just letting the Globetrotters travel and clown them all night
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Chuck Schumer is basically the captain of the Washington Generals just letting the Globetrotters travel and clown them all night
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Soldiers are going to food banks while Trump rolls out a mortgage you can’t pay off until you’re 90 and the New York Times is still convinced that this whole socialism thing is a fad like the Labubu.
November 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Soldiers are going to food banks while Trump rolls out a mortgage you can’t pay off until you’re 90 and the New York Times is still convinced that this whole socialism thing is a fad like the Labubu.
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What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
Hey how’s michelle Tandler doing this morning
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Hey how’s michelle Tandler doing this morning
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Reminder: We spent YEARS reading thousands and thousands of articles on the Tea Party and how it was a true expression of the American people's will, and it never mounted anything nearly as big as Saturday's No Kings rallies. [1/3]
October 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Reminder: We spent YEARS reading thousands and thousands of articles on the Tea Party and how it was a true expression of the American people's will, and it never mounted anything nearly as big as Saturday's No Kings rallies. [1/3]
My kid wanted me to read this.
Should I be concerned?
Should I be concerned?
October 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My kid wanted me to read this.
Should I be concerned?
Should I be concerned?
What’s so annoying is that, instead of celebrating a woman who has been a tireless advocate for democratic ideals in Venezuela, we’ll be analyzing the rantings of a petulant man who is trying to destroy those ideals.
October 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
What’s so annoying is that, instead of celebrating a woman who has been a tireless advocate for democratic ideals in Venezuela, we’ll be analyzing the rantings of a petulant man who is trying to destroy those ideals.
It is patently absurd that we laud tech leaders while they’re actively capitulating to Trump with no questions asked
Pure cowardice
Pure cowardice
September 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
It is patently absurd that we laud tech leaders while they’re actively capitulating to Trump with no questions asked
Pure cowardice
Pure cowardice
Another terrible night in this crime ridden hellhole of Washington, DC
September 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Another terrible night in this crime ridden hellhole of Washington, DC
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Many people and institutions that fight back are winning.
This is a large part of the reason to scorn the people and institutions that have caved. When this is over their lives should be made miserable. More, I mean.
This is a large part of the reason to scorn the people and institutions that have caved. When this is over their lives should be made miserable. More, I mean.
Kimmel won. Winning matters, wins are how we’re going to prevent this autocratic slide.
September 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Many people and institutions that fight back are winning.
This is a large part of the reason to scorn the people and institutions that have caved. When this is over their lives should be made miserable. More, I mean.
This is a large part of the reason to scorn the people and institutions that have caved. When this is over their lives should be made miserable. More, I mean.
I stopped paying attention to SF politics after the Chesa recall. I figured they would eventually get back to normalcy, somehow.
But now I found out that they recalled ANOTHER elected official? What a goofy place.
But now I found out that they recalled ANOTHER elected official? What a goofy place.
San Francisco's tech billionaires weaponized recall elections against their opponents.
Now, the chickens come home to roost.
"This feels a bit like non-Western nations getting The Bomb. It will be interesting to see who gets blown up next." @esksf.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/09/joel...
Now, the chickens come home to roost.
"This feels a bit like non-Western nations getting The Bomb. It will be interesting to see who gets blown up next." @esksf.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/09/joel...
Joel Engardio recalled: Now anyone can be recalled by everyone
The billionaires' political weapon, the recall, has slipped out of their hands — and into everyone else's. Buckle up.
missionlocal.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I stopped paying attention to SF politics after the Chesa recall. I figured they would eventually get back to normalcy, somehow.
But now I found out that they recalled ANOTHER elected official? What a goofy place.
But now I found out that they recalled ANOTHER elected official? What a goofy place.
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Canceling Jimmy Kimmel show is not about Charlie Kirk, just like going after universities was not about antisemitism and occupying DC was not about fighting crime.
September 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Canceling Jimmy Kimmel show is not about Charlie Kirk, just like going after universities was not about antisemitism and occupying DC was not about fighting crime.
I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Oh great another thing SF tech bros will blame Chesa Boudin for
A man was found dead “lying in a pool of blood” at Burning Man festival on Saturday night, which is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said Sunday. More:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Man Found Dead in Suspected Homicide at Burning Man, Attendees Told to 'Be Vigilant'
A man was found dead 'lying in a pool of blood' at Burning Man festival on Saturday night, which is being investigated as homicide, authorities said.
www.rollingstone.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Oh great another thing SF tech bros will blame Chesa Boudin for
Trump is 5,040 hours late on his promise to end the Ukraine war.
He’s 21,000% late.
He’s 21,000% late.
August 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Trump is 5,040 hours late on his promise to end the Ukraine war.
He’s 21,000% late.
He’s 21,000% late.
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The news out of DC is consistently awful but it’s still kind of amusing to see all these tough guy members of Congress lining up in front of the cameras to say things like, “I can’t step outside the Rayburn Building when I’m here because if I hear rap music I’ll shit myself.”
August 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The news out of DC is consistently awful but it’s still kind of amusing to see all these tough guy members of Congress lining up in front of the cameras to say things like, “I can’t step outside the Rayburn Building when I’m here because if I hear rap music I’ll shit myself.”
Guy: the hero we need
Sandwich: the hero the fbi deserves
Sandwich: the hero the fbi deserves
August 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Guy: the hero we need
Sandwich: the hero the fbi deserves
Sandwich: the hero the fbi deserves
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it cannot be overemphasized that many SF & CA Democratic politicians did everything they could to pour gasoline on this fire, including encouraging SCOTUS to criminalize unsheltered homelessness for the entire nation. as with Gaza & university crackdowns, they blazed Trump’s trail for him.
A common thread of seemingly disparate MAGA policies, including some of the latest policing moves, is that big Dem-run cities are violent hellholes incapable of self-government that threaten to outvote real American patriots, and need to be taken over whatever their voters may think about that.
It's AMERICANA time.
The opening column is about the point of three interlocking projects: Mid-district gerrymander, VRA lawsuit, attempt to re-do census. It's about reducing the political power of urban Democrats, for their own good.
www.semafor.com/newsletter/0...
The opening column is about the point of three interlocking projects: Mid-district gerrymander, VRA lawsuit, attempt to re-do census. It's about reducing the political power of urban Democrats, for their own good.
www.semafor.com/newsletter/0...
August 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
it cannot be overemphasized that many SF & CA Democratic politicians did everything they could to pour gasoline on this fire, including encouraging SCOTUS to criminalize unsheltered homelessness for the entire nation. as with Gaza & university crackdowns, they blazed Trump’s trail for him.
There are two groups of people completely out of touch with reality: tech leaders and democratic consultants
this sounds insane on its face? voters do not closely follow legislation and policy but they are very aware of the image and vibes of the elected officials. if voters say “we think they are nerds who won’t stand up for themselves” that’s almost certainly what they mean
And we know the centrist consultants favored by D leadership say this b/c @elainegodfrey.bsky.social quoted one.
Swing voters say “Dems don’t fight.”
This consultant argues it’s not REALLY about fight, it’s abt something else!! That’s hooey. But the leadership likes it: it supports the status quo.
Swing voters say “Dems don’t fight.”
This consultant argues it’s not REALLY about fight, it’s abt something else!! That’s hooey. But the leadership likes it: it supports the status quo.
August 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
There are two groups of people completely out of touch with reality: tech leaders and democratic consultants
Emil Bove is my age but looks like he’s 60.
Criming ages you.
Criming ages you.
44 year old Emil Bove has been confirmed by the Senate to a lifetime appointment to the US Court of Appeals
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ex-Trump lawyer Emil Bove confirmed to federal appeals court by US Senate
Top justice department official confirmed 50-49 despite claims that he advocated for ignoring court’s orders
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Emil Bove is my age but looks like he’s 60.
Criming ages you.
Criming ages you.
I just saw someone refer to masked ICE agents as Meal Team 6 and can’t stop laughing
June 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I just saw someone refer to masked ICE agents as Meal Team 6 and can’t stop laughing
Congrats to Palantir and Coinbase for sponsoring a party even worse than the ones in San Francisco
June 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Congrats to Palantir and Coinbase for sponsoring a party even worse than the ones in San Francisco
Anyone who has followed Kristi Noem’s engagement with tribal communities in South Dakota would know she’d stoop this low.
Let’s just hope someone has the gumption to indict her after she leaves DHS.
Let’s just hope someone has the gumption to indict her after she leaves DHS.
If confirmed, this would represent a version of Charlottesville, but where government officials are the ones driving into protestors
My god god have mercy on our souls
ICE went at full speed ramming the crowd
ICE went at full speed ramming the crowd
June 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Anyone who has followed Kristi Noem’s engagement with tribal communities in South Dakota would know she’d stoop this low.
Let’s just hope someone has the gumption to indict her after she leaves DHS.
Let’s just hope someone has the gumption to indict her after she leaves DHS.