Take That, History!

@takethathistory.bsky.social

Account that points out history abuse. Cogito ergo bibamus. Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it - G. Santayana

Advice for my younger friends: if you want to encourage yourself to stay healthy and functional, to exercise and eat well... ...pick a couple of motherfuckers you really want to outlive.

California Governor Gavin Newsom to the UN Special Session on Climate Action: "You heard that speech from my president yesterday. All but called for genocide of 93 million people. Nothing normal about that. There is nothing normal about this moment."

I'll give $100 to the reporter who plants the idea of a Trump tour of swing states to save the party. "Mr. President, many experts are saying that only *you* have the raw charisma to turn this problem around. Will you go work your magic for endangered Republicans?"

Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · 3d ago

Trump and GOP really cratering: *Trump dropping into low 30s *CNN finds 76% say war not worth cost *El-Sayed + 7 in Michigan *GOP operatives admit bottom falling out On the pod, veteran NC Dem operative Morgan Jackson explains why Trump now sinking in red areas: newrepublic.com/article/2157...

No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, this argument should be chilling. Trying to limit freedom of the press under the guise of national security is what tinpot dictators do. That’s not how a functioning democracy works.

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When Elon Musk's groups spent $20M+ on Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court race, his involvement backfired and his candidate lost by 10 points. Now his super PAC has quietly spent $14M+ on key midterm races, including the Texas Senate race. Would be a shame if people found out.

Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.

One Republican involved in the Texas Senate contest called Musk’s in-your-face campaigning in Wisconsin last year “a mis

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