Tom Shafer
@tomshafshafer.bsky.social
Cat-dad, former IT professional, actor, photographer. Enjoying retirement.
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Tom Shafer
@tomshafshafer.bsky.social
· Nov 12
As I have been doing on all my new social accounts, my first post is dedicated to our fur-family. Say hello to littermates: Charlie, Claire and Toby.
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We have to assume that every Senate Democrat who's not publicly calling for Schumer's ouster signed off on what happened Sunday.
Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We have to assume that every Senate Democrat who's not publicly calling for Schumer's ouster signed off on what happened Sunday.
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You didn't get a vote. You got a "promise" of a vote. From a party who is disappearing nannies & gardeners and zip-tying children. A party who has flushed Due Process in America down the toilet. Who has subjugated its Congressional duties to an autocrat. That's what everybody sees, Tim.
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
You didn't get a vote. You got a "promise" of a vote. From a party who is disappearing nannies & gardeners and zip-tying children. A party who has flushed Due Process in America down the toilet. Who has subjugated its Congressional duties to an autocrat. That's what everybody sees, Tim.
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social @bellagerencser.bsky.social Steph, leave David Gates and Bread alone. I’l have you know some of our best make-out sessions in the late 70s had Bread as the accompanying music. Whatever floats your boat.😉
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social @bellagerencser.bsky.social Steph, leave David Gates and Bread alone. I’l have you know some of our best make-out sessions in the late 70s had Bread as the accompanying music. Whatever floats your boat.😉
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I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
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These are dark times to be sure. But I believe future generations will look back on this scourge and see not just what was destroyed but also what was born. Many of you are now sowing the seeds of fundamental reform. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a01JFFB_aE4
What Trump’s Tyranny Is Revealing to America
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
These are dark times to be sure. But I believe future generations will look back on this scourge and see not just what was destroyed but also what was born. Many of you are now sowing the seeds of fundamental reform. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a01JFFB_aE4
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NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
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Trump wants to end the ACA & give money to us in the form of HSA to buy our own insurance.
Multiple issues here, but here’s 3 right off the top:
1. Corporate Greed will cause price gouging with no oversight, or gov’t controls.
2. Pre-existing conditions will no longer be protected as they are now
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Multiple issues here, but here’s 3 right off the top:
1. Corporate Greed will cause price gouging with no oversight, or gov’t controls.
2. Pre-existing conditions will no longer be protected as they are now
⬇️
a man in front of a microphone with the words " do n't fall for that "
ALT: a man in front of a microphone with the words " do n't fall for that "
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Trump wants to end the ACA & give money to us in the form of HSA to buy our own insurance.
Multiple issues here, but here’s 3 right off the top:
1. Corporate Greed will cause price gouging with no oversight, or gov’t controls.
2. Pre-existing conditions will no longer be protected as they are now
⬇️
Multiple issues here, but here’s 3 right off the top:
1. Corporate Greed will cause price gouging with no oversight, or gov’t controls.
2. Pre-existing conditions will no longer be protected as they are now
⬇️
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A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Former Chair of the Republican House Freedom Caucus.
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Former Chair of the Republican House Freedom Caucus.
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Add how health insurance works to the very long list of things Trump doesn't understand, doesn't care to understand, and will glibly lie about to get whatever he wants in the moment.
www.rawstory.com/trump-267427...
www.rawstory.com/trump-267427...
Trump proposes multibillion-dollar handout to voters to end shutdown: ‘To the people!'
President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement Saturday in recommending that Congress sign off on a multibillion dollar payout directly to Americans as an alternative to funding government health...
www.rawstory.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Add how health insurance works to the very long list of things Trump doesn't understand, doesn't care to understand, and will glibly lie about to get whatever he wants in the moment.
www.rawstory.com/trump-267427...
www.rawstory.com/trump-267427...
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Oh dear god.
THAT’S what he’s pushing?
HSAs are a good thing; we use one ourselves.
However, they’re only useful if you have a few thousand dollars you can set aside to put into the account and leave it there. You can’t use it for anything else and there’s a stiff penalty for withdrawing it.
THAT’S what he’s pushing?
HSAs are a good thing; we use one ourselves.
However, they’re only useful if you have a few thousand dollars you can set aside to put into the account and leave it there. You can’t use it for anything else and there’s a stiff penalty for withdrawing it.
Lindsey #Graham of South Carolina, Rick #Scott of Florida and Bill #Cassidy of Louisiana welcomed a proposal made on social media early Saturday by Donald #Trump, from his golf course in West Palm Beach, for subsidies to be replaced by health savings accounts
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare
Amid a historic government shutdown, some senators on Capitol Hill are working this weekend on an unpopular bill
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Oh dear god.
THAT’S what he’s pushing?
HSAs are a good thing; we use one ourselves.
However, they’re only useful if you have a few thousand dollars you can set aside to put into the account and leave it there. You can’t use it for anything else and there’s a stiff penalty for withdrawing it.
THAT’S what he’s pushing?
HSAs are a good thing; we use one ourselves.
However, they’re only useful if you have a few thousand dollars you can set aside to put into the account and leave it there. You can’t use it for anything else and there’s a stiff penalty for withdrawing it.
What first looks like a shadow on Donald's face is actually the line where his bronzer stops. He really is an 🍊🤡
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
What first looks like a shadow on Donald's face is actually the line where his bronzer stops. He really is an 🍊🤡
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Since Trump is refusing to participate in the COP30, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to Brazil for the climate summit instead. Good. No one wants Trump there anyways. More here:
Newsom Is Replacing Trump At UN Climate Summit, Chicago Pushes Back Against ICE, and Mike Johnson Runs A House Of Lies Covering Up The Epstein Files
This is what resistance looks like
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Since Trump is refusing to participate in the COP30, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to Brazil for the climate summit instead. Good. No one wants Trump there anyways. More here:
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This move by Democrats today (which I called for 2 weeks ago) really exposed the Republican position. It smoked them out in the open. They refuse to extend the ACA subsidies which will cause insurance premiums to go up for 22 million people. It’s not about anything else.
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This move by Democrats today (which I called for 2 weeks ago) really exposed the Republican position. It smoked them out in the open. They refuse to extend the ACA subsidies which will cause insurance premiums to go up for 22 million people. It’s not about anything else.
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Fist circuit denies emergent relief from district court order requiring resumption of SNAP food payments. Administration rushes to Supreme Court. Why they’re hellbent on this one is hard to understand— it’s patently cruel.
November 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Fist circuit denies emergent relief from district court order requiring resumption of SNAP food payments. Administration rushes to Supreme Court. Why they’re hellbent on this one is hard to understand— it’s patently cruel.
Aptera Vehicle Frames Coming to Life
YouTube video by Aptera
youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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(Forbes) - The Trump Organization’s second-term push to monetize Donald Trump’s presidency has reached the aisles of military exchanges, as Coast Guard-run stores .. have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider. 🤡
@zacheverson.com
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
@zacheverson.com
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
(Forbes) - The Trump Organization’s second-term push to monetize Donald Trump’s presidency has reached the aisles of military exchanges, as Coast Guard-run stores .. have stocked Trump-branded wine and cider. 🤡
@zacheverson.com
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
@zacheverson.com
www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
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Amazing how he publicly acknowledges that he has broken laws.
They are openly talking about seizing control of parts of the government that are not there to dictate.
At this point, none of them are trying to hide their intentions. Not one little bit.
They are openly talking about seizing control of parts of the government that are not there to dictate.
At this point, none of them are trying to hide their intentions. Not one little bit.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Amazing how he publicly acknowledges that he has broken laws.
They are openly talking about seizing control of parts of the government that are not there to dictate.
At this point, none of them are trying to hide their intentions. Not one little bit.
They are openly talking about seizing control of parts of the government that are not there to dictate.
At this point, none of them are trying to hide their intentions. Not one little bit.
Besides the privacy threat caused by swallowing personal information, the hype around AI companies is creating a speculative bubble that rivals the Dot Com boom and the 2008 mortage-backed securities bubble combined. When (not if) the AI bubble bursts, the global economy will be shaken to its core.
The absolute collapse of their stupid AI ruse — hopefully followed by a massive wave of tech regulation and imprisoning the politicians who enabled this — cannot come soon enough.
So cute, this guy thinks he invented capitalism.
November 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Besides the privacy threat caused by swallowing personal information, the hype around AI companies is creating a speculative bubble that rivals the Dot Com boom and the 2008 mortage-backed securities bubble combined. When (not if) the AI bubble bursts, the global economy will be shaken to its core.
The picture of health, vitality, strength.🤣
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The picture of health, vitality, strength.🤣
Congratulations to the awesome Carol Burnett and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Carol Burnett Donates All Her Awards — 140 Emmys, Globes, a Tony, Grammy and More — to UCLA, Where She’s Endowed a New Scholarship (EXCLUSIVE)
Carol Burnett has established a scholarship at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, and donates more than 140 industry awards and honors.
variety.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Congratulations to the awesome Carol Burnett and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
variety.com/2025/tv/news...