So, I completely understand secreting POTUS away from a credible assassination attempt. But leaving the entire Air Force One crew, press pool, etc. to play decoy is some sick shit.
Noah Shachtman@noahshachtman.bsky.social · 3d agothe manliest
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Retired Army Veteran. Liberal Activist. High Information Voter. No DMs. #Indivisible #IndivisibleNNV #GunSafety
Noah Shachtman@noahshachtman.bsky.social · 3d ago
One of the most valuable assets a campaign has is candidate's time. If they're spending it on "call time" (dialing for donor dollars) they're not spending it with voters. Second, messages spread by people - especially those known to listener - are always more effective than those broadcast by ads.
David Dayen@ddayen.bsky.social · 3d agoIncredible that the center-left habitually chides progressives for forgetting the "ancient wisdom" of politics and then watches as they're beaten by the most basic organizing: campaigning in public, finding volunteers, canvassing. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/u...
Ummm, no thanks. In fact no one in my circle of Antifa would have any interest. But I’ll sure let them know when it’s up so they can give a 👎 recommendation on the site.
Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d agoI think we’ve already seen all the parts.
In America, we may not have affordable groceries or housing or child care or healthcare or affordable gas or energy or water prices. But we do have gold leaf horses and a Liberace-themed Oval Office while waiting on the golden ballroom…
All the more credit to Canada because they live above a meth lab.
Justin Wolfers@justinwolfers.bsky.social · 6d agoSeems relevant: Canada is creating jobs at a rate that is roughly 4x that in the United States.
At the current pace we're seeing an average of 1 per day "Cop busted for misusing access to surveillance cameras" news stories. Some might say "Well, these stories just prove that regular auditing of surveillance system access works." What they really prove is training is inadequate
DeFlock Redmond@deflock-redmond.bsky.social · 6d agoThe latest arrest in the never-ending list of #ALPR abuses! 😩 "At the time of the alleged crimes, Royston was an officer with the Polk County Police Department, and was serving on the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, which is managed by the GBI." NoALPRs.com 🚫 #deflock #surveillance
Well butter my biscuit🥐🧈😳Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows thenevadaindependent.com/article/amod...
Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows - The Nevada Independent
In an interview with The Nevada Independent, the retiring Northern Nevada congressman shredded his likely successor's campaign.
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To quote Harry Reid on Collins, "always there when you don't need her."
Chris Hayes@chrislhayes.bsky.social · 6d agoThe moment Collins announced she was a no on Blanche, you KNEW they had the votes.
Word not used in this article: bioterrorism.
Leah McElrath@leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 7d agoUm… “For the first time, scientists have used artificial intelligence to create new kinds of viruses, raising hopes for medical advances while also raising the disturbing possibility that the technology could someday be used to invent dangerous pathogens.” Gift link:
JUST IN: Convicted Felon Donald Trump is scrambling on an emergency basis to try to convince a federal judge to block production to the BBC of financial documents for more than 400 of his business entities
Jeff Flake is a decent person. The old kind of Republican. He left the Senate because he wouldn’t do what so many have done, support Trump’s nonsense.
Laguna Beach Democratic Club@lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · last wk.Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake just endorsed Democrat Jon Ossoff. Flake says he is still a conservative Republican, but character matters more than party. Flake warns Mike Collins would be a rubber stamp for Donald Trump. #GASen #CharacterMatters
Going to bed believing in you Michigan. The many can beat the money.
The left: we want the Epstein files The right: we want the Epstein files The center: we want the Epstein files Trump: best I can do for you is Fauci’s diary, some lies about the reflecting pool, and a failed war in Iran
🚨 Six Savannah police employees were referred for prosecution for allegedly abusing an AI surveillance network. Cops have allegedly used Flock’s cameras to stalk partners, relatives and acquaintances. ICE is tapping the same network for Trump’s immigration raids.
Biden was replenishing our stockpiles with US manufacturers using US union steel. Trump has sent tens of thousands of those jobs overseas and has crippled our supply chain with tariffs and none of our allies want to help us. Maybe we can buy our arms back from Saudi Arabia.
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · last wk.In case you’re wondering who’s really “begging for a deal”
You could have voted no on Blanche. Idiot.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Cornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"
I hope there are consequences for all the Senators who confirm this twat.
Aaron Parnas@aaronparnas.bsky.social · last wk.
This Blanche deal on the slush is bullshit, and we all know it. Making him AG will complete the transformation of the DOJ into Trump’s retribution army. With no spines to be found in the GOP, it's more blood on their already soiled hands.
Some cuts have already happened, with millions losing healthcare. The biggest cuts are after the midterms. Don't stop talking about this ever.
The Epstein Regime is hell bent on paving the way for sending kids to concentration camps and/or into danger abroad by forcing them to face immigration court without legal counsel. @defiancedispatch.bsky.social breaks it all down: www.instagram.com/reels/DbbxrG...
Defiance Dispatch on Instagram: "20,000 immigrant children may need to defend themselves in court, leading to more kids in concentration camps and opening the door to trafficking. Immigrant kids whose...
57 likes, 4 comments - defiancedispatch on July 30, 2026: "20,000 immigrant children may need to defend themselves in court, leading to more kids in concentration camps and opening the door to traffic...
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Texans KNOW THEIR WORTH. They're worth leaders who fight for everyone's freedom to make a good living and have a good life. Texans stand ready to reject this MAGA Murder Regime and are so lucky to have Gina ready to work with and for them.
Greg Pak@gregpak.net · 2w agoMaybe even bigger news, y'all -- @ginafortexas.bsky.social is just a point behind Abbott in the gubernatorial race in this same poll! That's HUGE! Abbott, while a repugnant fascist, isn't as nearly compromised as Paxton. Hinojosa CAN WIN THIS - consider throwing her a couple bucks! ginafortexas.com
substack.com/@alternetnew... "HEARTBREAKING: Rep. Walkinshaw reads letters from children imprisoned at the Dilley concentration camp. Imagine being thirsty, but the water makes you sick. Now imagine being a child in that position. Share this everywhere."
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HEARTBREAKING: Rep. Walkinshaw reads letters from children imprisoned at the Dilley concentration camp. Imagine being thirsty, but the water makes you sick. Now imagine being a child in that position....
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Vital to tell the truth of horrors to have any hope of confronting them. We will never convince majority of Americans we must close "detention facilities," which sound reasonable to many, let alone marshal collective action to do so.
Guardian US@us.theguardian.com · 2w ago"A concentration camp, in its most basic definition, is a place where a targeted civilian population, not necessarily accused of a crime, is detained and at least some of their basic rights are suspended," writes @jwashing.bsky.social. "That’s precisely what’s happening in the United States today."
