On X, a senior U.S. Justice Department official is promoting a post that praises colonization as “one of the greatest things that ever happened to the backwards parts of the world.”👇

I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.” Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?

Isn't it odd that the United States has enough money to suddenly run Venezuela, but not enough to run our own country? There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.

Elon Musk, Feb 2025: "America should mind its own business rather than push for regime change all over the place"

Some gulls flying at Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon for today's #BirdOfTheDay #CaughtInMotion May your day be filled with peace. ✌ #Seagulls #Birds #Oregon #PNW #Photography #Nature #Ocean

Where’s Congress?

Seems like a good time to revisit @jakeromm.bsky.social’s piece in @thenation.com from October:

I'm losing track of how many countries a man livid he wasn't given the Nobel Peace Prize has illegally bombed. Iran. Venezuela. Nigeria. Afghanistan. Iraq. Libya. Pakistan. Somalia. Syria. Yemen. Not to mention threatening to annex Greenland and Canada and invade Panama.

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around. America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.

Mamdani has only been Mayor for a day & criminals are already fleeing New York

"Several times a year, doctors ask me if I can tell the difference between a giraffe and a whale because they are so sure I am not in cognitive decline!" He is so stupid he doesn't realize that the *only* reason he is asked to take this test (repeatedly) is that his doctors note cognitive decline.

Bragging that you just passed your 3rd dementia test is a great way of telling us they've made you take 3 dementia tests

Zohran’s inauguration brimmed w/the energy that NYC is “a shining beacon of possibility” per @jumaane.bsky.social. Amidst the darkness of authoritarianism, inequality & hate, we have a chance to show what’s possible. That’s always been our mission as New Yorkers—it was profoundly renewed today.

Mamdani: I have been told that this is the occasion to reset expectations, that I should use this opportunity to encourage the people of New York to ask for little and expect even less. I will do no such thing. The only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations.

We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law. A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.” Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.

YEAR ONE MAHA

In case you were wondering, Jack Smith's testimony was the *opposite* of "total exoneration."

Does a snag count for #BranchingOut? Asking for one of my little gull buddies. May you day be full of peace. ✌ #Seagulls #Seabirds #BirdOfTheDay #PNW #Photography #Nature #Oregon #Birds

BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition. House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony. Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez

BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

Jack Smith: I believe we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt in both cases.

A malignant narcissist is incapable of withstanding ridicule, so please share this as widely as possible. Thanking you all in advance, Mar🐫 🙏 shorturl.at/mcfqd

I just want the same healthcare my congressman receives…

We will be doing our first starter pack to kick off 2026 in the company of those who stand with our immigrant communities and humane due process. If you would like to be included, follow, comment, and share this post so others can join us. Our unity is our power. Let’s grow together, resistance!

This is why they want us talking about day care scams.

It’s still the Kennedy Center It’s still the Gulf of Mexico It’s still the Department of Defense It’s still Twitter If you have any other Q’s feel free to ask us

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Bernie Sanders: "We need to be thinking seriously about a moratorium on data centers. You gotta slow this process down. It's not good enough for the oligarchs to tell us 'you adapt.' Are they gonna guarantee healthcare to all people? What are they gonna do when there are no jobs? Make housing free?"

Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.

We lost our beloved Elvis the Tuxedo after Thanksgiving & this Christmas seemed so empty. He claimed the space under the tree as his kingdom & his absence made the space sad. You're loved & missed little buddy. Photo by @gothicnightrider.bsky.social #Caturday #ChristmasCat #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Having to watch a bootlegged copy of a video from another country because my country censored it is making me feel as if I'm living in 1980s Eastern Germany.

Gull flyby of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon. May your Day be filled with peace. ✌ #Seagulls #Gulls #Birds #Photography #Nature #PNW #BirdOfTheDay #Oregon #SideProfiles #OregonCoast #SeaStack #Basalt #CannonBeach

I don’t mean to sound extreme, but I don’t think we should have torture camps for people with criminal records either.

BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head. That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

One day something will happen — a wedding, a graduation, a job promotion, Jake Paul getting knocked out, Andrew Tate getting knocked out the next day — and you’ll want the right outfit to celebrate. Buy that special outfit now, so you’re ready when that next unexpected moment arrives.

What's that? #Warframe you say? Come support an LGBTQ+ small #Twitch streamer @torithet.bsky.social May be WarFrame at first then who knows 🤷 Watch torithet with me on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/torithet?sr=a

Lots of shades of #Green for #GreenSat looking out the window while driving. May your day be filled with peace. ✌ #PNW #Oregon #Nature #Clouds #ColorADay #Fog #Photography #Saturday #Trees

The Epstein file is the only thing Trump has ever taken his name off of

The White House says the Kennedy Center board vote was “unanimous”… BULLSHIT. @repbeatty.bsky.social, a Congressional member of the board, was on the call. They muted her and didn't let her voice opposition. This is beyond absurd, totally illegal, and a disgrace to the memory and legacy of JFK.

On Wednesdays we wear pink. #Pink #Wednesday #PNW #Oregon #Nature #Blooms #MyGarden #Photography #Hydrangea #Flowers #BloomScrolling

Is it almost spring yet? Missing some #Columbines and other spring #Flowers on this cold #BlueTue #MyGarden #Nature #Blue #Tuesday #BloomScrolling #Blooms #Photography #PNW #Oregon #ColoADay

i have said this before but if you are actually interested in influencing people beyond a narrow circle of too-online journalists you will be making direct to camera videos on tiktok, instagram and youtube. if you primarily post on text-based social media then you're just dicking around.

Nothing says togetherness like a flamboyance simultaneously taking a drink for #Drinkers on Monday's alternative #BirdOfTheDay #Flamingos #Birds #Nature #BirdsOfBluesky #Wildlife #Photography #Oregon #PNW

Last of the fall leaves for #OrangeSun. #Nature #ColorADay #Orange #Sunday #Fall #CherryTree #Photography #Leaves

so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings. insanity.

"Whatcha cooking? Any tasty treats for me? says Abby the Tabby from her chair in the kitchen window on this foggy #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky #Cats