Kirk Wallace
@wkwallacepdx.bsky.social
Portland, OR
Queer
Retired lawyer
Hate dictators and autocrats
Love dogs
Queer
Retired lawyer
Hate dictators and autocrats
Love dogs
Just a pano photo from my home in [war-torn, burning to the ground??] Portland, ~1pm PDT today.
The Portland Marathon is today, even. Shame POTUS doesn’t own or have access to a TV.
The Portland Marathon is today, even. Shame POTUS doesn’t own or have access to a TV.
October 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just a pano photo from my home in [war-torn, burning to the ground??] Portland, ~1pm PDT today.
The Portland Marathon is today, even. Shame POTUS doesn’t own or have access to a TV.
The Portland Marathon is today, even. Shame POTUS doesn’t own or have access to a TV.
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Great interview with climate scientist Michael Mann who warns of “anti-science” pervading the Trump administration promoting “policy that is intended to help polluters profit rather than to protect the people who are suffering the severe consequences.”
I discussed the role climate change is playing with the extreme & deadly heat this summer and the challenging political climate in Washington DC earlier today with Chris Jansing on @msnbc.com: youtu.be/71mNrboCjm8
Michael Mann on MSNBC Discussing Extreme Summer Heat & Climate Policy w/ Chris Jansing (Jun 26 2025)
YouTube video by Michael Mann
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Great interview with climate scientist Michael Mann who warns of “anti-science” pervading the Trump administration promoting “policy that is intended to help polluters profit rather than to protect the people who are suffering the severe consequences.”
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With this budget, ICE alone would have nearly as large a detention operation as all 50 states' prison systems combined. Bigger budget than the Marine Corps. Police-state levels of spending
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
With this budget, ICE alone would have nearly as large a detention operation as all 50 states' prison systems combined. Bigger budget than the Marine Corps. Police-state levels of spending
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I want to be very clear about what’s happening: Senate Republicans know the parliamentarian will say they can’t use 312 to pretend tax cuts are free (because two have two Byrd rule problems).
So they are refusing to meet with her so they can pretend they never ignored her when they do it anyway.
So they are refusing to meet with her so they can pretend they never ignored her when they do it anyway.
June 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I want to be very clear about what’s happening: Senate Republicans know the parliamentarian will say they can’t use 312 to pretend tax cuts are free (because two have two Byrd rule problems).
So they are refusing to meet with her so they can pretend they never ignored her when they do it anyway.
So they are refusing to meet with her so they can pretend they never ignored her when they do it anyway.
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In a less imperfect world, Musk and Trump would be forever cast as killers of children, and this would be front-page news for months and the subject of Sunday sermons in every church.
NEW: The death shadow cast by Musk.
“When U.S.-supported soup kitchens were forced to close, babies starved quietly, their mothers said, while older siblings died begging for food.”
The world’s richest man did this to the world’s poorest children.
Don’t ever forget.
“When U.S.-supported soup kitchens were forced to close, babies starved quietly, their mothers said, while older siblings died begging for food.”
The world’s richest man did this to the world’s poorest children.
Don’t ever forget.
In Sudan, where children clung to life, doctors say USAID cuts have been fatal
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID had an immediate and deadly impact in war-ravaged Sudan, according to civilians, doctors and aid officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In a less imperfect world, Musk and Trump would be forever cast as killers of children, and this would be front-page news for months and the subject of Sunday sermons in every church.
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The European Union and China are now starting negotiations to abolish EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
This is a major strategic failure for the United States.
This is a major strategic failure for the United States.
EU, China start talks on lifting EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Handelsblatt reports
The European Union and China have begun negotiations on the abolition of EU tariffs on imports of Chinese electric cars, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The European Union and China are now starting negotiations to abolish EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
This is a major strategic failure for the United States.
This is a major strategic failure for the United States.
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An entire Trump Administration of the world's worst Affirmative Action hires compromising of thoroughly unqualified men, white mediocre men, kiss ups, toadies, bootlickers and cultists.
February 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
An entire Trump Administration of the world's worst Affirmative Action hires compromising of thoroughly unqualified men, white mediocre men, kiss ups, toadies, bootlickers and cultists.
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“Woke just means you give a damn about other people.” -Jane Fonda
February 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Woke just means you give a damn about other people.” -Jane Fonda
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Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.”
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
February 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.”
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
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Tonight in her newsletter, @hcrichardson.bsky.social quoting Maine Senator Angus King telling the Senate to wake up. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Tonight in her newsletter, @hcrichardson.bsky.social quoting Maine Senator Angus King telling the Senate to wake up. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
From Margaret Chase Smith to #SusanCollins in a single lifetime. The #shame of it.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 23, 2025
Something is shifting,” scholar of authoritarianism Timothy Snyder posted on Bluesky yesterday.
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
From Margaret Chase Smith to #SusanCollins in a single lifetime. The #shame of it.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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And yet you voted to confirm a known anti-vaxxer to be HHS.
Every death is going to be your fault.
Every death is going to be your fault.
February 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
And yet you voted to confirm a known anti-vaxxer to be HHS.
Every death is going to be your fault.
Every death is going to be your fault.
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Shitler’s illegal power grabs continue… now he’s after the FCC, the FTC & SEC. 🤨🧐
Now who is under investigation at all three agencies? That’s right… the Muskrat…⬇️⬇️
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Now who is under investigation at all three agencies? That’s right… the Muskrat…⬇️⬇️
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Trump signs order to claim power over independent agencies
The action is likely to face court challenges and test a once-fringe legal theory.
www.politico.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Shitler’s illegal power grabs continue… now he’s after the FCC, the FTC & SEC. 🤨🧐
Now who is under investigation at all three agencies? That’s right… the Muskrat…⬇️⬇️
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Now who is under investigation at all three agencies? That’s right… the Muskrat…⬇️⬇️
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
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So far, Trump’s art of the deal is to give Russia whatever it wants in advance while asking for nothing from Putin. At the same time, he has tried to extort Ukraine for mineral rights. Once again, he seems not to know or care who America’s allies and enemies are.
February 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
So far, Trump’s art of the deal is to give Russia whatever it wants in advance while asking for nothing from Putin. At the same time, he has tried to extort Ukraine for mineral rights. Once again, he seems not to know or care who America’s allies and enemies are.
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Let’s make these Republican senators regret every vote, every betrayal, and every second they choose Musk and Trump over us. Let’s make them answer for every provision of Project 2025 that comes to pass. And come November of next year, let’s replace them: secure.actblue.com/donate/payba...
February 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Let’s make these Republican senators regret every vote, every betrayal, and every second they choose Musk and Trump over us. Let’s make them answer for every provision of Project 2025 that comes to pass. And come November of next year, let’s replace them: secure.actblue.com/donate/payba...
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Thank you to all who protested in front of Senator Fetterman’s office in Philadelphia!!!
BREAKING NEWS:
Senator John Fetterman STUNS Republicans and announces not only will he vote NO on Tulsi Gabbard but also on RFK JR.
Thank you Senator Fetterman.
Senator John Fetterman STUNS Republicans and announces not only will he vote NO on Tulsi Gabbard but also on RFK JR.
Thank you Senator Fetterman.
February 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Thank you to all who protested in front of Senator Fetterman’s office in Philadelphia!!!
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Pitch for a new spy movie: a CIA agent spends years getting close to a terrorist suspect then just before he gets the crucial piece of evidence he’s fired and replaced with a teenager who doesn’t speak any foreign languages but does have a lot of followers on X.
Everybody dies.
Everybody dies.
February 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Pitch for a new spy movie: a CIA agent spends years getting close to a terrorist suspect then just before he gets the crucial piece of evidence he’s fired and replaced with a teenager who doesn’t speak any foreign languages but does have a lot of followers on X.
Everybody dies.
Everybody dies.
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Mind-boggling wreckage. Among the lifesaving programs now disrupted by Elon’s attack on @USAID: phase 1 trials for a possible HIV vaccine.
February 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Mind-boggling wreckage. Among the lifesaving programs now disrupted by Elon’s attack on @USAID: phase 1 trials for a possible HIV vaccine.
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🚨 WAFFLE HOUSE CHARGiNG PREMIUM ON EGGS
Trump failed to bring down the price of eggs on day one as promised
Now, Waffle House is charging a new $0.50 premium for each egg ordered
No surprise. Trump lied
youtu.be/DHkaCjkDXsM?...
Trump failed to bring down the price of eggs on day one as promised
Now, Waffle House is charging a new $0.50 premium for each egg ordered
No surprise. Trump lied
youtu.be/DHkaCjkDXsM?...
Waffle House announces surcharge of 50 cents per egg as prices soar
YouTube video by WKYC Channel 3
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
🚨 WAFFLE HOUSE CHARGiNG PREMIUM ON EGGS
Trump failed to bring down the price of eggs on day one as promised
Now, Waffle House is charging a new $0.50 premium for each egg ordered
No surprise. Trump lied
youtu.be/DHkaCjkDXsM?...
Trump failed to bring down the price of eggs on day one as promised
Now, Waffle House is charging a new $0.50 premium for each egg ordered
No surprise. Trump lied
youtu.be/DHkaCjkDXsM?...
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The problem with Elon is we can't fire him because we never hired him.
And we can't impeach him because we never put him in office.
But the DC police can arrest him as a private citizen for trespassing next time he barges into federal offices without legit authorization.
And we can't impeach him because we never put him in office.
But the DC police can arrest him as a private citizen for trespassing next time he barges into federal offices without legit authorization.
February 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The problem with Elon is we can't fire him because we never hired him.
And we can't impeach him because we never put him in office.
But the DC police can arrest him as a private citizen for trespassing next time he barges into federal offices without legit authorization.
And we can't impeach him because we never put him in office.
But the DC police can arrest him as a private citizen for trespassing next time he barges into federal offices without legit authorization.
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I see more criticism here of Democrats in Congress than I do condemnation of Republicans.
And yet it is the GOP who are enabling Trump.
It tells me a lot when I see you regularly bash our side but say nothing, ever, about the other.
Reflect on your choices. You may be helping the fascists.
And yet it is the GOP who are enabling Trump.
It tells me a lot when I see you regularly bash our side but say nothing, ever, about the other.
Reflect on your choices. You may be helping the fascists.
February 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I see more criticism here of Democrats in Congress than I do condemnation of Republicans.
And yet it is the GOP who are enabling Trump.
It tells me a lot when I see you regularly bash our side but say nothing, ever, about the other.
Reflect on your choices. You may be helping the fascists.
And yet it is the GOP who are enabling Trump.
It tells me a lot when I see you regularly bash our side but say nothing, ever, about the other.
Reflect on your choices. You may be helping the fascists.
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Yes, we do.
With a visceral passion.
With a visceral passion.
February 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Yes, we do.
With a visceral passion.
With a visceral passion.
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Your mailbox is full/no one answers your phone @schiff.senate.gov @adamschiff.com. My message:
NO IS NOT ENOUGH - I'm a constituent who demands a NO vote on the Vought nom. Then....
You Can and MUST:
Deny A Quorum
Block Unanimous Consent
Max Out Debate Time
Gum Up The Works
@indivisible.org
NO IS NOT ENOUGH - I'm a constituent who demands a NO vote on the Vought nom. Then....
You Can and MUST:
Deny A Quorum
Block Unanimous Consent
Max Out Debate Time
Gum Up The Works
@indivisible.org
February 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Your mailbox is full/no one answers your phone @schiff.senate.gov @adamschiff.com. My message:
NO IS NOT ENOUGH - I'm a constituent who demands a NO vote on the Vought nom. Then....
You Can and MUST:
Deny A Quorum
Block Unanimous Consent
Max Out Debate Time
Gum Up The Works
@indivisible.org
NO IS NOT ENOUGH - I'm a constituent who demands a NO vote on the Vought nom. Then....
You Can and MUST:
Deny A Quorum
Block Unanimous Consent
Max Out Debate Time
Gum Up The Works
@indivisible.org
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There was a genuine moment when the Army Corps almost released enough water to potentially breach levees and cause a new flood, but apparently the adults in the room managed to stop it. What the fuck.
February 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
There was a genuine moment when the Army Corps almost released enough water to potentially breach levees and cause a new flood, but apparently the adults in the room managed to stop it. What the fuck.