That Cynical Bastard
@thatcynicalbastard.bsky.social
I am a rabid democratic partisan extremist, shapeshifter, demigod of the wind and sea, hero of men, and centrist fascist collaborator!
Nah, just a freakin normie with a cat, 2 dogs, a suburban house I have been in for 27 years, a grandson, and married
Nah, just a freakin normie with a cat, 2 dogs, a suburban house I have been in for 27 years, a grandson, and married
Please ignore this, this is a random post to help recover my account.
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August 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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WOW. One of the Venezuelans whom Kristi Noem tried to render to El Salvador's slave prison managed to avoid removal and was able to make it to immigration court, and you'll never guess what happened: THE GOVERNMENT GAVE NO EVIDENCE OF HIS GANG MEMBERSHIP. Due process ftw
April 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
WOW. One of the Venezuelans whom Kristi Noem tried to render to El Salvador's slave prison managed to avoid removal and was able to make it to immigration court, and you'll never guess what happened: THE GOVERNMENT GAVE NO EVIDENCE OF HIS GANG MEMBERSHIP. Due process ftw
The Philly Fed Diffusion Index is already below its level in March 2020 and is approaching its 2008 low. There will be no stimulus coming, and we have never emerged from a recession in my lifetime without stimulus.
Buckle up, folks!
Buckle up, folks!
April 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Philly Fed Diffusion Index is already below its level in March 2020 and is approaching its 2008 low. There will be no stimulus coming, and we have never emerged from a recession in my lifetime without stimulus.
Buckle up, folks!
Buckle up, folks!
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/to...
To President Zelenskyy, From Embarrassed Americans
Please help the voices of the American people reach President Zelenskyy, the people of Ukraine, the US Government, and the world.
sign.moveon.org
March 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/to...
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Ok I have finally set up a Substack where I am going to post all my content so people don't have to chase me around the internet.
I'm staying here, but would love a follow over there! substack.com/@timfullerton
I'm staying here, but would love a follow over there! substack.com/@timfullerton
Tim Fullerton | Substack
Former digital for OFA, US Dept. of the Interior, State of New York, Everytown, Oxfam America and more. From the great state of Maine. Views are my own.
substack.com
January 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ok I have finally set up a Substack where I am going to post all my content so people don't have to chase me around the internet.
I'm staying here, but would love a follow over there! substack.com/@timfullerton
I'm staying here, but would love a follow over there! substack.com/@timfullerton
This really does need to be read. The dissonance here in this article is unbelievable...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises
Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – and...
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This really does need to be read. The dissonance here in this article is unbelievable...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Let's face it! America elected Scrooge to be president!
November 29, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Let's face it! America elected Scrooge to be president!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. Let's hope it is not our last as a democracy!
November 28, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. Let's hope it is not our last as a democracy!
So, Threads is making its version of starter packs. Does anyone know if there is a way in Bluesky to add the entire starter pack to a list since many of the are centered on specific topics of interest...
November 27, 2024 at 7:28 PM
So, Threads is making its version of starter packs. Does anyone know if there is a way in Bluesky to add the entire starter pack to a list since many of the are centered on specific topics of interest...
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Good read.
"The argument that the Twitter purchase was specifically political spending is strengthened by the fact that Musk’s changes are clearly destroying the platform." prospect.org/power/2024-1...
This Was the Most Expensive Election in American History
Thanks to Elon Musk, the record of 1896 just got blown out of the water.
prospect.org
November 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Good read.
Anyone know what invalid handle means next to a profile?
November 14, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Anyone know what invalid handle means next to a profile?
This is MAGA!
November 7, 2024 at 9:36 PM
This is MAGA!
You know what, at 61 years of age I never could have actually predicted that I was going to have to spend the rest of my life fighting against this country becoming fascist. I mean, I did actually have other plans to enjoy my old age and whatnot. Sheesh!!!
February 9, 2024 at 1:46 AM
You know what, at 61 years of age I never could have actually predicted that I was going to have to spend the rest of my life fighting against this country becoming fascist. I mean, I did actually have other plans to enjoy my old age and whatnot. Sheesh!!!
The media in this interview is making me sick...
February 9, 2024 at 1:07 AM
The media in this interview is making me sick...
Thanks, NY Times; we shall thank you when fascism takes us over. What an absurd headline!
February 8, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Thanks, NY Times; we shall thank you when fascism takes us over. What an absurd headline!
Keeping democracy has to be at the top of everyone's reasons for voting.
JFC, I thought 2016 would be a wakeup call that sometimes you have to just vote pragmatically, not idealistically. Silly me. The semi/sorta Left, often swinging with the far right these days, will just keep making the same mistakes until we’re all posting social messages …
November 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM
Keeping democracy has to be at the top of everyone's reasons for voting.
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We can be sure that most Arab states will exercise their time honored tradition of not giving a single fuck about the Palestinians. So since the refugees (and evacuees) will have no place else to go, and Gaza is now very expensive piles of useless rubble, where are … 1/2
October 13, 2023 at 9:10 PM
We can be sure that most Arab states will exercise their time honored tradition of not giving a single fuck about the Palestinians. So since the refugees (and evacuees) will have no place else to go, and Gaza is now very expensive piles of useless rubble, where are … 1/2
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From the roach-infested mind of the hideous asshole who brought us the “critical race theory” hysteria.
October 13, 2023 at 9:30 PM
From the roach-infested mind of the hideous asshole who brought us the “critical race theory” hysteria.
Exactly, we don't need an insurrectionist as speaker.
Liz Cheney is absolutely correct in this: “Jim Jordan was involved in Trump's conspiracy to steal the election and seize power; he urged that Pence refuse to count lawful electoral votes.
October 13, 2023 at 11:23 PM
Exactly, we don't need an insurrectionist as speaker.
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Just published on our blog: Bluesky for Journalists FAQ
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This page also includes a link to a waitlist form for journalists, so members of the press no longer have to email our press inbox for a code.
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Bluesky for Journalists
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October 13, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Just published on our blog: Bluesky for Journalists FAQ
This page also includes a link to a waitlist form for journalists, so members of the press no longer have to email our press inbox for a code.
We appreciate everyone's help sharing this information!
This page also includes a link to a waitlist form for journalists, so members of the press no longer have to email our press inbox for a code.
We appreciate everyone's help sharing this information!