The president is now an indisputably adjudicated sexual abuser….
Headlines: Such-and-such technology may someday be as smart as human brains! Reminder: *We already have human brains.* Billions of them. Most of them living in poverty and being exploited for the obscene benefit of a tiny number of the worst people in the world.
These gloves don't cause neuromuscular incapacitation the way that a taser does. In fact, they only work when applied directly to bare skin. These aren't made for apprehending anyone. These have one and only one use: causing extreme pain to already-restrained captives. In plain language: torture.
Carl T. Bergstrom@carlbergstrom.com · 3d agoZero surprise that these are explicitly designed to cause pain without leaving a mark, not to incapacitate. Yes, we're spending $20M to buy ICE agents torture devices.
Trump voters who are regretting their vote ARE NOT SORRY.. They're upset that what they voted for is affecting THEM. They're still racists, homophobic, transphobic bigots... And people don't have to forgive nor accept them!! You got what you voted for!!!
08.06.2026 Some signage snaps from our weekly Thursday Silent Vigil outside NYC, ICE headquarters at 26 Federal Plaza 📸 IG @debeob
"Make me a sandwich!" www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Andrew Tate’s Empire of Abuse
How the defining figure of the manosphere built a fortune—and became a political force—by systematically exploiting women.
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Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 2w agoA caucus of violent, drunk ex-husbands controls three branches of government and both chambers of Congress.
I was under the impression that presidents were not allowed to do stuff like that....
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people's bodies. Her bosses halted her work. Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world. (Published May 2024)
Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles wit...
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All the evidence we are a fascist state is right out in the open for anyone willing to look. Structures and mindsets for "enemy" ID, surveillance and repression are in place. ratical.org/ratville/CAH...
The 14 Characteristics of Fascism, by Lawrence Britt, Spring 2003
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Andy “Homegrown” Smith 📎@butterwise.bsky.social · 4w agoArresting people who are peacefully protesting the murderous actions of ICE but pardoning the violent mob that attacked the capitol and killed police officers is the definition of fascism.
they did it for a TREASON. Ron, the joke was right there!
RIP the iconic John Lewis, died this day 2020. "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America." "The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy."
It is not a great look that some senior Democratic leaders have had time to put out statements on social media about how much they'll miss Lindsey Graham but haven't had time to talk about these latest executions carried out by Trump's gestapo in American streets.
I mean goddammit folks, sometimes it's just basic 1+1=2 kinda stuff... bsky.app/profile/hayd...
Hayduke@hayduk3.bsky.social · 7mo agoYou mean the guy with the Nazi tattoo that he only decided to cover when it became a public liability while running for high public office? If nothing else, he has no common sense. Didn't anyone learn from the Fetterman situation? Aren't there other folks in the race?
I really hate to have been right about the lobsterman...but this shit was knowable last year *without any info* on his behavior with women. But it's not surprising, it's just not. bsky.app/profile/hayd...
Hayduke@hayduk3.bsky.social · 10mo agoExactly. It's not negotiable. He may be great and it all might be overreaction, but it's a Nazi tattoo. Get it removed, run for a smaller office, do good work there. Can't run for freaking Senator with a Nazi tattoo. And if you don't recognize the problem, that's 1 more reason you can't run.
Every time you see BS from WaPo (or elsewhere) circulating is an opportunity to remind people to subscribe to @propublica.org or otherwise support awesome independent media. Countering the absurdity with positive action is better for the spirit.
Michelle@michelleroy78.bsky.social · 4mo agoProof the media holds Democrats to higher standards...
Are the women back there somewhere? Yes, I think I see them.
Old dudes past retirement age getting disbarred is nice and all, but it took forever and the damage initiated has only continued to snowball. Meanwhile Flynn, J6ers pardoned, suing and getting payouts. Trump's lawyer is acting AG; Epstein files are MIA. Big firms rolled over. Law is dead in USA.
Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social · 4mo agoAnd they remain mystified as to why it's so hard for them to find real lawyers who will work for him... Eastman: disbarred Giuliani: disbarred Chesebro: disbarred Clark: facing possible disbarment Ellis: law license suspended www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Mike does the hard work, puts in the time.
Mike D'Angelo@mickeyd123.bsky.social · 4mo agoMo' an' Mo' an' Mo' #FollowFridays @simplycommonsense.bsky.social @tettig.bsky.social @hayduk3.bsky.social @onewickedwonka.bsky.social @jennnixon.bsky.social @alacrity17.bsky.social @queenkunt.bsky.social @cryptan.bsky.social
Is if just me hoping that somewhere there are some very smart lawyers running a massive extensive database of all the crimes that Trump and his cronies have committed, so once they’re gone, they can go after every single one of them they can’t pardon themselves for?
The bodycam footage of the Fairhope, AL penis arrest is pretty humorous (though good thing the brave lady wasnt hurt getting pulled down from behind). youtu.be/gqPSzYrSubc?...
RAW VIDEO: Bodycam released in arrest of Fairhope woman wearing phallic costume at protest - NBC 15
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AL.com@al.com · 4mo agoRenea Gamble, the woman who wore a penis costume at a ‘No Kings’ protest in Fairhope, was acquitted on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 of criminal misdemeanor charges that included disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Credit where credit is due. Congress is “doing something.”
Scott MacFarlane@macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 4mo agoNEW: 50 House Democrats introduce legislation to establish a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties, citing Trump’s unhinged, “volatile & incoherent” actions Bill enables Congress to play its role in 25th Amendment
I posted: "I keep expecting some comedian out there to recreate the Abbott & Costello baseball skit with the recurring line "5th place!". Manifesting..." ...and got the response post below. Winning! Um, I mean "Fifth place!"
Traci Rowland@geekichick.bsky.social · 4mo agoI got you. theoldadventuresofthenewkristine.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...
Péter Magyar victory speech: "We want to make a country where no one is persecuted because they think differently or because someone loves in a different way to others." He may not have campaigned as a liberal. But this is a huge change of direction and rhetoric from Orbán’s anti-LGBTQ+ crusade.
Think Trump sent Vance to negotiate so he could fob off responsibility for this debacle? Now that it reeks of failure, Trump is no longer interested. Saddle the guy least supportive of it and dirty him up for having been right (in this one instance). www.threads.com/@aaron.rupar...
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio at UFC in Miami tonight as diplomatic negotiations with Iran fail (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AFP via Getty)
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