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Want Of A Name
@wantofaname.bsky.social
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Software Engineer, Woodworker, Blacksmith, Herder of cats.
Collector of things, and board gamer.
🚫 orange buffoon

President of small (non-political) non-profit

Facts matter, Reality matters.

PINO: President In Name Only
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Tonight a little glimpse. Had cloud cover last night. :(
A phoenix in the northern lights Northern lights Northern lights Northern lights
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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If you live in North Carolina or have friends/family there everyone should be aware of this

From Democracy Docket:
Overlooked This Weekend 👀 On Saturday, Democracy Docket published a story about a bill introduced by North Carolina Republicans that would prohibit election officials from encouraging or promoting voting. If enacted, the new law would prohibit the state board and county boards of elections from making “written or oral statements intended for general distribution or dissemination to the public at large encouraging or promoting voter turnout in any election.” I wish this were a joke. Sadly, it’s just today’s GOP in action.
July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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More proof it's all for Cruelty and optics...
In January, when Trump took office, ICE arrested and detained 10.3 immigrants with criminal convictions for every 1 immigrant with no criminal record. Currently, that ratio has dropped to 1.2 immigrants with criminal convictions for every 1 immigrant with no record.
June 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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What @#$@#$@# instincts? They need to be told not to look at the sun during an eclipse...

We have an intelligence network so we don't have to 'guess'.
… JD Vance was asked why he didn’t believe the US intelligence community, who said that Iran was not actively working on a bomb and was at least 3 years away from being able to produce one if they did: “Of course we trust our intelligence community, but we also trust our instincts.”
June 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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I see a lot of bios saying 'I'm not liberal' and then continue explaining what they support, and it's a liberal philosophy.

So many liberals in denial. What has the conservative movement done to so thoroughly misinform people about that label?
a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare. "she dissented from the decision, joined by the court's liberals" 2. a supporter of a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.
June 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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If this ain't @#$@#% petty...
According to The Guardian, new VA hospital guidelines following a Trump executive order, medical staff—including doctors, psychologists, and nurses—can refuse to treat unmarried veterans and Democrats, as protections based on political affiliation and marital status were removed.
June 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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I seriously have to question these judges ruling against Due Process... these are the first 3 after Cannon who I might think needs to be impeached, I need to know more, but a flag is raised...
A D.C. Court of Appeals panel of three judges all appointed by Trump said the government for now doesn’t have to comply with a lower court’s order requiring it to give due process to hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants who were removed and imprisoned in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. It was not a final decision on the matter.
June 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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I wonder if the old fool realizes that is how you are supposed to properly dispose of old flags...
Trump announced plans to push for a law mandating a one-year prison sentence for anyone caught burning the American flag. He framed the proposal as a measure to protect national symbols and promote patriotism.
June 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Let me fix that for you Pam, I think you mean 'ANTI-bias'...
Today, Attorney General Pam Bondi informed the American Bar Association that the Department of Justice will no longer work with the association on its rating process for judicial nominees, citing “bias” in the process.
May 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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This is one of the big reasons they keep detaining innocent people...

From Aaron Parnas
Stephen Miller and Secretary Kristi Noem have urged ICE to ramp up immigrant arrests, pushing for a target of 3,000 detentions per day.
May 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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I seriously have a hard time believing this...

The Orange turn hates all of you (as well as the rest of us)...
According to a new InsiderAdvantage poll, Donald Trump holds a 60% approval rating among Hispanic voters, while 40% say they disapprove of him. The results highlight a notable level of support for Trump within a demographic traditionally seen as leaning Democratic. The poll could signal shifting political dynamics ahead of the upcoming election.
May 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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There can be only ONE! (grand stander...)
The White House said President Trump believes the two House Republicans who opposed his major budget bill should be challenged in primaries, signaling a warning to any GOP senators considering doing the same. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that Trump "doesn’t like to see grandstanders in Congress."
May 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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What an absolute petty Mother F@#$@#$

from Aaron Parnas
Trump administration has effectively revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students by stripping the institution of its capacity to sponsor student visas. The decision puts thousands of students’ futures in jeopardy and threatens the global reputation of one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Effective immediately, the U.S. government has rescinded Harvard’s authority to issue the necessary immigration documents that international students need to apply for F-1 student visas.
May 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Just thought I should pin this one up for posterity...

3-4% growth by the end of the year?
… Bartiromo to Haslett: There's still a lot of uncertainty on the part of corporate America. What do you want to say to companies who say, okay, we're in this 90 day pause, but this 90 day pause will end and we'll return to reciprocal tariffs? HASSETT: “What's going to happen is there's going to be a lot of trade deals and firms are going to lift off. All of America knows that the golden age is coming. I think you are going to look at a second half of the year will be way north of 3% growth, probably north of 4%.”
May 21, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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WTF

Now we're going to be hazing people to become citizens?
The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly been considering a proposal from a Duck Dynasty producer on a reality TV show where immigrants would compete in a series of challenges “for the honor of fast-tracking their way to U.S. citizenship.”
May 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Grifters fighting over which grift is better...
A power struggle has broken out within the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement, involving serious accusations between Peter Gillooly, CEO of The Wellness Company, and Calley Means, a top adviser to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. The two have accused each other of threats, conflicts of interest, and leaking false info to far-right activist Laura Loomer. The feud is drawing wider attention, especially as Calley Means' sister, Casey Means, was recently nominated by Trump to be the next surgeon general.
May 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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That they are even willing to talk about doing this is unthinkable. They all belong behind bars.

I don't think Habeas Corpus should ever be suspended. Not even for the times it was.
Stephen Miller—the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and ideological architect of some of the most extreme immigration and authoritarian policies of the last administration—has publicly stated that they are “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus. Let me be clear: this is not a throwaway line. This is not political theater. This is a direct signal of intent to upend a core constitutional safeguard.
May 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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WHAT?!?!? And people want to say he's a genius...

It has facts in it, and some reasonable statements about the future. But when you put this all together, it's stupid gibberish.
When the sun finally takes out the earth, ALL the rest of the planets in the Solar system will be gone too... FYI.
… Fox asked Musk why he’s obsessed with going to Mars: “Eventually, all life on Earth will be destroyed by the sun. It's gradually expanding, we do at some point have to be multi-planetary civilization because Earth will be incinerated. It’s not about going to Mars to visit once - it’s to make life a multi-planetary so that we can expand the scope and scale of consciousness to better understand the nature of the universe and to ensure the long-term survival of civilization.”
May 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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And in Alabama, a right winger completely missing how his bill is shit and whining about it.
Shelnutt remained defensive during the debate, maintaining that “this is a good bill” and that he didn’t want “teachers, left-wing, crazy people, teaching my kids about stuff that I don’t ever want them to hear about.”
May 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Really? More proclamations from a demi-god wanna-be?

We really need to refer to them all as Memo's from now on. Ya, could we do that? That would be grrreeaatt!
Donald Trump is preparing to sign a new executive order on Monday requiring commercial truck drivers in the U.S. to be proficient in English. A White House document obtained by Breitbart News describes English proficiency as a "non-negotiable safety requirement" for drivers. The order stresses the need for truckers to understand traffic signs, communicate with officials, and handle cargo-related procedures in English.
April 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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even in MN we have to deal with F#$%#$ Morons like Dotseth who is introducing a bill to classify COVID vaccines as an illegal bioweapon.
HF 3219 as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 04/21/2025 11:34am A bill for an act relating to public safety; designating mRNA injections and products as weapons of mass destruction; prohibiting mRNA injections and products; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This act may be known as the "mRNA Bioweapons Prohibition Act." Sec. 2. [609.7121] MRNA BIOWEAPONS PROHIBITION. Subdivision 1. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the legislature to designate mRNA injections and products as weapons of mass destruction according to section 609.712 and to prohibit possession or distribution of the mRNA injections and products in the state. Subd. 2. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "mRNA injections and products" means: (1) with regards to the COVID injections, mRNA or "modified" messenger RNA as related to the gene altering agents. The structure was altered by substituting two N-methyl-pseudouridine amino acids for the usual uridine components so as to elude immune destruction of the mRNA, which then allows the mRNA that produces the pathogenic Spike protein to exist within cells for a longer period of time; (2) all injections or products containing mRNA or "modified" messenger RNA; (3) any human gene therapy product for any infectious disease indication, regardless of whether the administration is termed an immunization, vaccine, or any other term; or (4) nanotechnology or nanoparticles that alter genes and create a biosynthetic cell replication. For the purposes of this section, mRNA does not mean naturally occurring mRNA defined as messenger ribonucleic acid that is a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene. (c) "State or local government official" means the governor, attorney general, state attorneys, county sheriffs, and other state and …
April 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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This is not a concession, just an admission that he can't take the whole country right now... And since he doesn't 'have' it, it's not a concession. El PINO is a fool and a chump.
Donald Trump said today that Russia made what he called a major concession in peace talks with Ukraine — agreeing not to "take the whole country." When asked by a reporter what Russia was offering, Trump replied, “Stopping the war,” and added, “Stop taking the whole country, pretty big concession,” during a meeting in the Oval Office with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
April 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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So this is the response I got from my Representative about the illegal kidnappings. I can't even...

Always the talking points, never a fact or an answer...
Thank you for contacting me regarding deportations. I appreciate your views, which help inform and guide me in Congress. As you know, former President Biden orchestrated a border crisis that has resulted in one of the greatest humanitarian and national security crises our nation has ever seen. There was nothing kind, humane, or benevolent about former President Biden’s border crisis. It was a disaster. The American people held former President Biden accountable for this last November. Now, under President Trump, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are conducting targeted deportations of criminal illegal aliens that are dangerous to public safety. Contrary to misinformation purported by Democrats, these are not broad sweeping deportations. DHS and ICE are focused on deporting illegal aliens who have committed crimes and threaten American citizens. I support this policy. I agree that we need to reform our immigration system. However, we must enforce laws that are designed to protect the American people from foreign threats. Such laws were disregarded by former President Biden. I will continue to work with my colleagues to enact meaningful reforms to our immigration system that do not jeopardize our national security. Although we may disagree on this issue, I appreciate you letting me know your thoughts. If there is anything else I can do to be of assistance, or if you would like to receive my e-newsletter, please visit https://stauber.house.gov. Again, thank you for your opinions. My staff and I are here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact my office in the future should you have any further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Pete Stauber Signature. Pete Stauber Member of Congress
April 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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And what about all those churches with pastors promoting El PINO? There a many flagrantly thumbing their nose at that rule.
​The IRS is reportedly preparing to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, following President Trump's recent threats against the institution. This move comes after Harvard rejected federal demands to alter its academic programs and hiring practices, which the university deemed unlawful. The IRS has not officially commented, but a decision is expected soon. ​
April 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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what a whiney little dick tater...

Maybe he should try something different? Like acting his age, not his penis size...
Donald Trump is calling on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to revoke CBS’s broadcast license following a 60 Minutes episode critical of him. “They should lose their license!” Trump wrote, adding that he hopes the Federal Communications Commission will “impose the maximum fines and punishment, which is substantial.”
April 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM