Mr Micah
@mrmicah.bsky.social
I'm a ‘Smoke’ Maine Coon cat. I was born in Montana 13 yrs ago but I currently live in Seattle. My home chief of staff that I allow to live with me is a retired teacher, tasked with providing me with treats, toys and catnip all day. Plus face pets.
"It's not that simple" Someone please shoot me in the face. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
How Republicans Turned Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point
Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.
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Obama’s best speech is worth a listen today
Peter Sagal@petersagal.bsky.social · last mo.In the speech he delivered on 3/7/15 at the Pettus Bridge he linked the violent events at Selma to a long history of struggle, defeat, and ultimate victory. That struggle was about, and itself was, “the true meaning of America.” youtu.be/gvAIvauhQGQ?...
Even if liberals are upset that some conservative justices have decided to ignore the constitution, they should take some solace in the fact that those conservative justices have impressive academic credentials
Critics of the Supreme Court say that today's Slaughter ruling will give future presidents far too much power. They're wrong—the court will reverse itself as soon as there's a Democrat in the White House.
"So ... so I said ... why not sign your treaty here, at Versailles?"
I think I need to learn mandarin
NY Times Pitchbot@nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhether it's China developing an electric car that can charge in 5 minutes or Donald Trump keeping Washington's reflecting pool algae-free for nearly 48 hours, both countries have pushed the limits of their technological capabilities.
Lawfare and the Atlantic will will be among the biggest obstacles to reestablishing a democracy in this country after Republicans lose in 2028. Fuck them forever all of them.
Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org · 2mo ago"Court-packing would create a slippery slope to the destruction of judicial review...To the extent Callais is a problem, it can be better addressed by steps such as banning gerrymandering. There are also better remedies for various other shortcomings of the Court," writes @ilyasomin.bsky.social.
Local artist Light Guerrilla projected “TAX THE RICH” on the side of Mark Zuckerberg’s boat while it was docked at Seattle’s Lake Union.✊
We wanted to understand what’s happening with the Strait of Hormuz. So we talked to five raw milk drinkers at an emergency room in Idaho.
On the same day that Zuckerberg fired 1400 Seattle Meta employees his nearly 400 foot long yacht showed up in town. Plus his $100 Million dollar yacht-support ship whose sole purpose is to carry all of his toys.
Glad they caught him! Federal immigration agent Christian Castro was arrested in Texas in connection with a Minneapolis shooting earlier this year. Castro faces assault and false-reporting charges, was taken into custody.
ICE agent charged in Minnesota shooting arrested in Texas
An arrest warrant was issued last week for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, who was placed on leave in February.
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Endorse! It is also the single best possible use of social media. Shower the people you love with the love.
Blue Dabadee (they/them)@weirdlittleguy.bsky.social · 2mo agoMore of this! Tell people to their face why they matter.
Foreign policy experts say that the United States is suffering a humiliating defeat in Iran. A guy who shits himself in public and thinks windmills cause cancer says the war is a glorious victory. For busy Americans, it can be hard to know who to trust.
Liberals say that Trump has replaced our once-proud democracy with a corrupt, economically stagnant autocracy. They're wrong—Trump has replaced our once-proud republic with a corrupt, economically stagnant autocracy.
Trump will use his slush fund to pay off both oligarchs and terrorists. That’s a diversity I can get behind. by Marc Thiessen
Last night, a giant of broadcasting left the air, leaving many bereft but grateful for his long career. I refer of course to Bill Kurtis, our judge and scorekeeper for the last 12 years. Here’s part of his farewell to the audience after his last taping.
On the left is an Onion headline from March. On the right is Reuters, today.
Opinion | As a principled China hawk and longtime Republican, I will stand for nothing less than whatever Donald Trump is about to agree to, whatever that happens to be.
“When Republicans strip Black people’s political power away, it doesn’t just strip one community of power. It strips political power from every single middle and working class person and hands it over to billionaires and big corporations.”
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR)@hcrichardson.bsky.social · 3mo agoMay 13, 2026
Doctors say that fluoride helps build strong teeth. A guy who snorts cocaine off toilet seats and takes raccoon penises home for “further study” says it causes autism. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
