The country feels wired, jumpy, and half-informed. Also feels sort of....deliberately stupid and boastfully complacent. That’s a dangerous mix for a place with this much power. #AmericanPulse
John Holdren
@john-holdren86.bsky.social
Reduce self to bio tidbits? Okay! 🐥Born: Male (current) 🐥Anime: None 🐥Ambulation: Legs 🐥Politeness: Improving 🐥Languages: Spoken, Written 🐥Mumford & Sons: Ambivalent ✅Resister✅Includer✅Opposer✅
A lot of kind people here who I prefer to keep close....because I feel something of the Devil beginning to stir in me. Something dreaded and formless and fixated on MAGA.😇 go.bsky.app/WAZnV7
I’d settle for a government that can execute a basic plan. Spare us the narratives and fucking manipulation. #CampaignIndustry
Mark, I will tell you what kind of person: exactly this person who by now is a completely known quantity. He behaves exactly as I expect him to behave. Zero surprises ever. In a given situation expect him to always do the awful thing.
Mark Hamill@markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4d agoWhat kind of person tries to make one of our Nation's greatest tragedies all about themself? #Pathetic
Political podcasts are multiplying like weeds. That one hayseed with a mullet is on every damn reel I see. #MediaEcosystem
Dude can throw a top tier tantrum but has a great heart.
Christopher Webb@cwebbonline.com · 4d agoI absolutely LOVE this. Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen. This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
It’s a shame how much the U.S. has changed since September 11th 2001. I remember that day vividly and then the aftermath there was a togetherness of the country. What happened? To make a long story short Donald Trump hit the political stage showing hate is acceptable.
Here is something to help you puke: Candidates bragging about fundraising totals. #ElectionSeason
of town or pedophile rapist; "there is a sucker born every minute"! What no more white tent Trump cult rallies; "stop drinking the snake oil and drink your Trump Kool-Aid and don't believe you're own lying eyes; "I'm calling it the GOP Jonestown Texas Massacre"!
Donald Trump's first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, has drawn internal party friction as dozens of vulnerable GOP candidates skip or boycotted the event to distance themselves from the polarizing gathering; Bardem and Bailey, con man or used car salesman's on the wrong side...
He's now resorting to trying to buy the election. Federal law makes it unlawful to knowingly and willfully pay, offer to pay, or accept payment for registering to vote or for voting. (52 U.S.C. §10307(c).) Any type of incentive is considered “payment.”
But wait! Trump self-enriched extremely well, what about that?
Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d agoTrump promised $5,000 stimulus checks from DOGE cuts. You got 0. Trump promised $2,000 stimulus checks from tariffs. You got 0. Trump promised $1,000 checks from Obamacare cuts. You got 0. Trump promised $1.98 gas. You got $4+. Trump now has more promises for you.
Tech lobbyists in D.C. again. More shenanigans. “Innovation” became “please don’t regulate us” quickly. #TechPolitics
I believe his endgame is: Trump Air, Water & Life
Climb To The Clouds@climbtotheclouds.bsky.social · 5d agoIt most crooked fuck in US history wants a 'Strait,' named after him...
Congress keeps releasing “strongly worded statements.” Everyone throughout the political spectrum is sick of the cowardly shit. #HillLife
The reason why they think their voters are this dumb and gullible is because they are.
Simply some of the best people one can find on Bluesky. All are active, have a bio, and are mutual friends. So vet and repost for everyone’s extended reach including yourself! 💙🦋🧢 go.bsky.app/LAMKGXb
Celebrities keep endorsing candidates like they’re picking a skincare brand. Or, "Oh this candidate looks cute with my new bag, matches my energy." #CulturePolitics
I think the real conversation was whose yacht is throwing the sex & drug party this week ?! On vacation again! wooo hooo
John Holdren@john-holdren86.bsky.social · last wk.Congress spent the week arguing about who’s “tough.” I’d settle for someone who can read the bill they’re yelling about. The Dumb-Trump virus has infected all of Washington. #HillLife
Your daily reminder that the tariff taxes we now pay will never go away. Even if the tariffs are abolished. Once companies have people paying a higher price for their products, that's what they cost. Until they go up again. Prices do not go down after this kind of fuckery. Have a nice Labor Day.
Instead of tariff checks ➡️ tariff bills and invoices
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · last wk.NEWS: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States are now officially in effect, hitting $20 BILLION worth of American imports with tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%. The new tariffs target U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, and more.
Most of Congress spent the week dialing donors like telemarketers. "Would you like to buy some favors?" #HillLife
