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Feels like every single Democratic official should be loudly pointing out that the president is a dementia-ravaged thug who needs to be impeached and removed from office, even if just to cover their own asses for when he inevitably tries to nuke the Oscar ceremony or whatever.

14.03.2026 22:18 πŸ‘ 1016 πŸ” 202 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 4

This isn't new information about Charlie Kirk, but I do appreciate the regular reminders that he was consistently a stupid, spiteful malicious little shit.

Didn't deserve to die, no. But he doesn't deserve to be mourned as some sort of hero either.

14.03.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 697 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings Day is two weeks away and we’ve already surpassed the total number of events from October’s historic protests. Join us in the streets again on March 28 for the largest protest in American history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

14.03.2026 12:35 πŸ‘ 1477 πŸ” 603 πŸ’¬ 41 πŸ“Œ 35

Trump lawyer on cross: β€œIsn’t it true Ms. Wheel, that Trump was right when he said β€˜you’ll be so tired of winning!’… if he meant Putin, Bonesaw MBS or Netanyahu?”

[drops mic, along with any pretense of protecting the USA, while maybe earning some new Florsheims that- unlike Lil Marco’s”- fit?] πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸͺšπŸͺ†

14.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

An important thread. But something is missing.

The refusal of Republicans to hold Trump accountable AND ALSO to exercise the least little responsibility on confirmations would have mitigated this risk.

Joni Ernst, Thom Tillis, Murkowski and Collins all KNEW Whiskey Pete would push war crimes.

14.03.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 693 πŸ” 222 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 5

Might help to picture the audience in their underwear, or at least swathed only in thin ribbons, like those carved marble cherubs πŸ€”

14.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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/9 a little intimidated to speak in the historic lobby

14.03.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 367 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0

What to do when your oncologist and your podcaster disagree about cancer treatment.

14.03.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 1295 πŸ” 187 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 3
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A little invitation to presence to welcome the last weekend of winter. As always, find this #birddivination as a solo print and part of the deck of 100, along with the story and process behind them, at almanacofirds.org

14.03.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We warned you Islamophobic policies would eventually affect your rights too.

β€œCase was seen as major test of the first amendment and whether the US could use broad anti-terrorism statute to prosecute leftwing protesters”

14.03.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 181 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s all so much worse than we can comprehend or acknowledge.

14.03.2026 12:28 πŸ‘ 153 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
@Israel_katz
O Translated from Hebrew Show original &
Justice has been done.
I welcome the decision of the Chief Military Prosecutor, Major General Itai Ofir, to close the Sde Teiman cases against IDF soldiers and to cancel the indictment against them.
This trial was born in sin by the previous Military Advocate General, using a blood libel against IDF soldiers and criminal investigation methods, and I am glad that justice has been done and the trial has been canceled.
The role of the ID's legal system is to protect and safeguard IDF soldiers who engage heroically in war against cruel monsters, and not the rights of the terrorists of Hamas.
I am convinced that the decision will lead to a new path.
Rate this translation: B Q
9:49 AM β€’ Mar 12, 2026 β€’ 226K Views

@Israel_katz O Translated from Hebrew Show original & Justice has been done. I welcome the decision of the Chief Military Prosecutor, Major General Itai Ofir, to close the Sde Teiman cases against IDF soldiers and to cancel the indictment against them. This trial was born in sin by the previous Military Advocate General, using a blood libel against IDF soldiers and criminal investigation methods, and I am glad that justice has been done and the trial has been canceled. The role of the ID's legal system is to protect and safeguard IDF soldiers who engage heroically in war against cruel monsters, and not the rights of the terrorists of Hamas. I am convinced that the decision will lead to a new path. Rate this translation: B Q 9:49 AM β€’ Mar 12, 2026 β€’ 226K Views

And read what Israel’s defense minister says the purpose of the legal system is. (Hint: not to prosecute crimes).

12.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
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Hegseth: Why do the headlines say inflammatory things like β€œwar intensifies”?

Pentagon official press release 3 days ago: Hegseth says war intensifies

13.03.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 1617 πŸ” 479 πŸ’¬ 70 πŸ“Œ 26

Headline: β€œStrait of Hormuz Is Open”

Article: β€œ[repeats headline] Hegseth said. β€œThe only thing prohibiting transit… is Iran shooting at shipping… It’s open… should Iran not do that”

See Libs, he’s Making America Better!

It’s now better should Hegseth not do his job, war crimes, or speak πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

13.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If dems don’t break up the maga media conglomerates as soon as they can they have no sense of self preservation bsky.app/profile/atru...

13.03.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 3777 πŸ” 736 πŸ’¬ 109 πŸ“Œ 31

So if anybody -- state attorneys general, Democratic politicians, sentient beings -- doesn't understand why Paramount Skydance's takeover of Warner Bros./CNN is a huge problem, Pete Hegseth is here to explain it to you.

Stop the propaganda. Block this merger.

13.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 1239 πŸ” 383 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 8

One of the problems in a concentration camp regime is that institutions tend to respond to authority the way they always have, and are often incapable of shifting gears to acknowledge in any panoramic way exactly how bad the situation as a whole has become.

13.03.2026 02:52 πŸ‘ 774 πŸ” 170 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 2
Trump, Mitch McConnell Clash In Oval Office Over Where They Are

Trump, Mitch McConnell Clash In Oval Office Over Where They Are

Trump, Mitch McConnell Clash In Oval Office Over Where They Are https://theonion.com/trump-mitch-mcconnell-clash-in-oval-office-over-where-they-are/

12.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 4794 πŸ” 628 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 30
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a woman in a hospital bed is talking to a man and says if that bird had gotten through ALT: a woman in a hospital bed is talking to a man and says if that bird had gotten through

Only Ron Howard could’ve convinced her to play this character, and she was spectacular

12.03.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To summarize, Trump has offered asylum to Iran’s women’s soccer team and death to its men’s.

12.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1814 πŸ” 457 πŸ’¬ 100 πŸ“Œ 31

I had thought this was OBVIOUSLY satirical but since I just got an interview request from a major news network, apparently not.

12.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 847 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 4

The Trump administration could really restore confidence by getting the entire Cabinet to ride a tanker through the Straits of Hormuz to show everyone how safe and easy it is now.

They could bring along a lot of MAGA influencers and Fox News hosts to broadcast it all live!

12.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 8562 πŸ” 1985 πŸ’¬ 461 πŸ“Œ 174

As a divorced guy (diff than divorce-guyπŸ˜‰) 2 roads led out of that dark wood: stay in anger/blame or look in a mirror, read J.Hollis, therapy to exorcise haunting family dysfunction

Misery loves company so i would’ve been welcomed to the 1st path. SO glad I chose the 2nd. It made all the difference

12.03.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You read the post on Tuesday! Now listen to the podcast episode on divorce-guy risk-taking and why Trump is never going to stop. (Just keep in mind that I'm talking about a specific subset of divorce guys hereβ€”a staggering number of whom happen to work for Trump.)

12.03.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two weeks ago.

12.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 941 πŸ” 231 πŸ’¬ 139 πŸ“Œ 42

Trump has tremendous difficulty with principled people (even if as with the Iranian regime, the principles are bad). He assumes everyone is a transactional fraud like him. Works well with rich Americans and poorly with idealists of any stripe

12.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 2263 πŸ” 425 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 26
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What's My JND? Find your Just Noticeable Difference in colour perception. How small a colour difference can you actually see?

What's My JND? 0.0036
Can you beat it? www.keithcirkel.co.uk/whats-my-jnd...

12.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

when you’re arguing about politics here on bluesky just remember there’s a young sheldon spinoff called george and mandy’s first marriage that’s watched by millions of people

12.03.2026 01:22 πŸ‘ 5662 πŸ” 595 πŸ’¬ 272 πŸ“Œ 200

Good Will Fishing

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