Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
If you have a financial interest in a sports book betting operation, get out while you can, there won't be enough bets on the losing side to cover... www.wired.com/story/sports...
Me --> lib'er-al, I.a 1. Possessing or manifesting a free and generous heart; bountiful. 2. Appropriate and/or fitting for a broad and enlightened mind. 3. Free from narrowness, bigotry or bondage to authority or creed. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦
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If you have a financial interest in a sports book betting operation, get out while you can, there won't be enough bets on the losing side to cover... www.wired.com/story/sports...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Here are Putin and Modi trolling trump way worse than anything Gavin could do....lol
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
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💔😢
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Well at least we're seeing social media posts that really do sound like Trump. On the other hand, shoving Modi (India) into China's arms and showing tacit support for Putin doesn't seem like the strategy of the greatest dealmaker of all time is working out for us.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Putin meets with Modi and Xi and then further provokes the West. He must have gained some confidence/support(?) from that meeting.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
❤️
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, comments, Im here for all the Kennedy Jr. jokes, don't disappoint me!
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Laugh a little. youtube.com/shorts/slJPi...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Radditz basically asking Wes Moore why he loves criming criminals so much that he doesn't want NG troops patrolling his city.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
So Raddatz, basically, "Why do you love criming criminals so much, Wes?
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Raddatz, basically..."Why do you (Moore) love criming criminals so much that you don't welcome NG troops into your city? Bowser's so happy and car jackings don't even happen anymore so, why do you hate America, Wes? Do you have TDS?"
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
ChatGPT runs down Russell Vought and Peter Thiel's Project 2025 plays out in the BBB that Republicans have burdened us with. Everyone needs to hear it. www.instagram.com/reel/DKheQT4...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Seriously, who the fuck cares? Bernie and Chuck Schumer lead the useless. bleating from the bleachers, harshly worded letter writing, "very concerned", totally impotent, wing of the Democratic Senate. Give me one Sheldon Whitehouse for any ten Bernie Sanders.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Everything that I've read regarding Yarvin and Thiel support what Sneider writes. I doubt trump will last 'till the '28 elections, health, impeachment, or some other circumstance will put Vance in the Oval Office, imo. We need to recognize the danger and the true enemy.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
No Republican Senator who voted to confirm this Russian sympathizing Leftist should ever be allowed to be taken seriously on any subject ever. It's a massive failure of our media and the Dem weak messaging that they are. united24media.com/latest-news/...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Think of the people who now control all of this data, Thiel, Russel Vought, and all the money and power of the Silicon Valley/Palantir Mafia. All behind JD Vance. I tremble to think....
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
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Elizabeth Warren (@warren.senate.gov) reposted
Trump is illegally ripping away bipartisan funding approved by Congress. Today, it's defunding efforts to end hunger and sickness. Tomorrow, it could be abolishing the Education Dept. Republicans can’t be trusted to honor a budget deal while they’re rigging government funding.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Resistors need to at least be aware of the magnitude of the tools being used against them. This adds urgency to doing everything conceivable to ensure defeating Republicans in '26. youtu.be/4QUG8czGScU?...
Don Moynihan (@donmoyn.bsky.social) reposted
Something blue states will need to explore: how to create cross-state compacts dedicated to a functioning government as the Trump administration walks away from it's responsibilities.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Made a small donation in appreciation for all that you do. Thank you
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
He may well not be wrong. There is ambiguity in the first line of Article ll that leaves open for interpretation what "executive power" entails. "The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America". How do you think Roberts SCOTUS will interpret "executive " power?
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
People can make fun of Noem, or Gabbard, or Hegseth, or Kennedy Jr, or Witkoff, for any number of reasons...incompetence, stupidity - whatever - and we can hate on Trump for nominating this clown car of incompetents, but always remember who is really to blame for ALL of this...elected Republicans.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
"They have no recourse. If you wish to rage at someone, may I suggest any Republican Senator." 👈 This cannot be overstated. The responsibility for all of this, all of it, lies at the feet of elected Republicans.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
I was angry and sick that @cnn.com did that... and I commented on their post. I think that you really have to be bottom feeding scum to interview this 10 year old kid who is going through such a traumatic existential crisis. Just my opinion but fuck you, @CNN 🖕
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
It's just one poll but, dang...👀
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Cost of Trump's D.C. Occupation: $1.1M per day. Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day. It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
A functional REPUBLICAN congressional caucus you mean, right? This shit is on REPUBLICANS!
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
I am broadly for this. AI isn't going away and a basic education in the function and impact of it should be taught as a regular part of our public education curriculum. My question is, what the everlovin' F does *she* know about it? I fear the US is going to be irreparably behind our competitors.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Great speech today, Governor!
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Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
Florida banned The Diary of Anne Frank. Whoever signed off on that should have to eat every page of that book — one by one — and choke on the lesson they’re trying to erase. 📚🔥 #BannedBooks #AnneFrank
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
It used to be a Republican and a Democrat could easily coexist in a marriage. Arguments about policy are easy to leave when there were so many more pressing matters and a difference of opinion was not a matter of morality. Now it definitely is a question of morals or the lack thereof. Sorry, friend
JB Pritzker (@jbpritzker.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning from Chicago!
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
“I was just like, ‘Girls, we might never see your mother again in this country,’” Marcel Rosa, 38, said on Friday. *“I looked over to the officer and said, ‘Am I telling the truth?’ And he said, ‘Yeah, that could be possible.’* Work for Nazis, you're a Nazi.
𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@sundaedivine.bsky.social) reposted
The White House calls it a war zone. Yesterday I toured the “front lines.” I saw a total of about 15 military types strolling around, talking to tourists, petting dogs. I guess the war on DC’s violence doesn’t extend to Sundays.
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Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
The reversal of modern energy policy added to data center disruption is a trump effect that is critical but overlooked in the chaos of our national crisis. Energy prices, however, are another cudgel that Democrats can use against Republicans in the '26 mid-terms. substack.com/profile/4116...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
This is meaningful help. We must needs unite against our common enemy.
Pam Keith (@pamkeithdc.bsky.social) reposted
Did you know there’s a special election THIS Tuesday in Iowa that could break the GOP super majority in the Iowa state senate? I had no idea. Just saw it on Tik Tok. Now…just out of curiosity, do you think the DNC should have rallied national Dems to support this election?
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
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Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
People need to see. The lies need to be countered with the reality of living in these cities.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
We need more of these from citizens everywhere!!!!
Scott Horton (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social) reposted
Remembering today when pro-GOP media erupted with outrage over Kamala Harris' warning that Trump had plans to militarize the national guard and deploy them on the streets of US cities. Indeed, he had such plans. And now he's implementing them.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
At least Schiff is clear with his language that tells the story of where we're at with trump's corrupt regime. Simple and to the point. Hakeem Jeffries should take a lesson from him.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
2/ ...[O]ur alliance with RU terrorists, the tariffs (sales tax), the Law Fare, the monetization (staggering corruption) of the WH, the abdication of Congressional power...all of this, all of it is the fault and responsibility of every elected Republican.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
"It is wild to see Republicans cheering on a president who publicly threatened a CEO and stated openly that he shook the man down for a major share in his company." HCR Republicans are responsible for all of it, the takeover (purge) and deployment of our military against US citizens 1/
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
“I was r*ped sometimes 3 times a day on that island… and I was not the only girl on that island… Ghislaine must die in prison, because I’ve been in hell and back for the last 17 years.” Listen to the survivors.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Is he not aware that the military leadership of the US has been purged and that the military is now an organ of trump's fascistic power grab? They ain't playing. Does he truly not know this?
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
It aired at 4:30 AM where I'm at...missed it of course.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
A harsh lesson for me in the last decade is how stupid most "analysts" and reporters (especially tv reporters) truly are in America. Criminally naive and self serving.
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Morgan J Freeman (@mjfree.bsky.social) reposted
God I love Mexico!!! When Trump ordered the border wall painted black to absorb the sun's heat and make climbing harder, Mexico responded by painting beautiful murals on their side
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
JD Vance in the Oval Office by Christmas '26. Shit'll just get worse.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
I think that Americans need to adapt this attitude towards tyranny to a far greater degree than they do now. Unrelenting refusal to surrender to the rich and powerful even as they seem to be winning on every front. #neversurrender
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Best wishes to the defenders of the free world on their 🇺🇦day! youtu.be/LskJonwGmGg?...
Phil (@papermache.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I keep calling the NRA for an armed response to this threat they warned us about and they keep hanging up.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
This is weird because the National Guard soldiers *are* the American public.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA. I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe. What's going on right now is not normal.
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted
Important. Clear, concise, imperative. Please watch.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
I agree with this but, and it's a big but, this play loses its potency if everyone tries to jump on this bandwagon. A little of this particular bit goes a long way. Other Dems and 'influencers' need to find their own lane (see South Park).
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨BREAKING: Hours after Texas passed its new map, my law firm has challenged it in federal court. In addition to violating the VRA, HB 4 violates the 14th Amendment because it unjustifiably considers race and partisanship as part of a voluntary, mid-cycle redistricting. @redistrictfdn.bsky.social
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
I watch news from Ukraine @annafromukraine.bsky.social for all the unfiltered important updates on defeating Russia. youtu.be/sZnEv9eqaCg?...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Do we really think that Bondi won't have cleansed any trace of Trumps name in whatever is released? I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed.
Maple Mama (@maplemama20.bsky.social) reposted
Watch @kendallyb.bsky.socialtalk show was how Kristi Noem is living rent free in military housing that is reserved for coast guard leadership in order to better hide her affair with Corey Lewandowski. This is causing a ripple effect to active duty service members not getting base housing
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
This is the most impactful type of intimidation because it works its way through the system chilling the actions of good people who can't afford to lose their livelihoods. eu.jsonline.com/story/news/c...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Not like Chuck didn't play a role in us getting to this point. Also, not an observation that virtually political observer who isn't an idiot has been asking since the first Trump impeachment.
Tim Onion (@bencollins.bsky.social) reposted
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The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
MIAMI HERALD: “A federal judge on Thursday barred DeSantis and Trump from bringing new detainees to Alligator Alcatraz and demanded the state close out operations at the immigration detention facility within 60 days…” www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
I think that remains to be seen. According to an AI query, if this goes nuclear across the nation, Dems lose seats....by a lot.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Watching Hegseth was hilarious!
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
This short read is the elephant in the room, imo. The only politician to address this so far has been Buttigieg, which puts him as my favorite for '28. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-your-k...
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Remember when Russian state media called her “our girl Tulsi”?
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
I would suggest more research on Peter Thiel and his philosophical guru, Curtis Yarvin, before assuming that Vance wouldn't be worse than Trump. newrepublic.com/article/1839...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
So we might be able to beat him. Im not advocating giving up, I'm just warning about what we're up against.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
Just now…
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
It's much worse than this, George. JD Vance will be bankrolled by the entire PayPal Mafia and a group of radical Christian Nationalist, Silicon Valley billionaire libertarians will hold the reins of power if we can't stop them. Trump is living in a fantasy world and will be out by 12/26. Watch.
brittnymejia.bsky.social (@brittnymejia.bsky.social) reposted
Last week, Border Patrol agents massed outside of a @governor.ca.gov news conference. They wound up arresting Angel Rodrigo Minguela Palacios, a strawberry delivery driver with no criminal record and just there to drop off fruit to a tea room. This is his story www.latimes.com/california/s...
Dr. Laura Barberena (@laurabarberenaphd.bsky.social) reposted
Hey Netflix, now might be a good time to add Roots (1977 miniseries) to the livestream library. A dose of Kunta Kinte is what America needs right now. #history #remember #museum
𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗱 (@photoframd.bsky.social) reposted
Senate Probe Led By Sen Jon Ossoff Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Abuse in ICE Dentention Centers, including accounts of miscarriages, child neglect, and sexual abuse. #ICE www.wired.com/story/senate...
Olga Nesterova (@onestpress.onestnetwork.com) reposted
Can you describe the president's perspective on taking a stake on Intel in exchange for federal grants? Are we expecting to see the white house make similar arrangements with other companies? Leavitt: It is a creative idea that has never been done before China, Russia, NK… all are cry-laughing
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
Somebody needs to tell Ro Khanna and the "progressives" that, instead of shitting on Democrats, they should take on the true enemies of democracy like @ericswalwell.bsky.social is doing
Mark Thompson (@sonofathomp.bsky.social) reposted
An American President messing with free elections because the leader of Russia told him to, is what we call a Russian Agent.
Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain.bsky.social) reposted
To my 10th grade English teacher, who said, “Make the conclusion count.”
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
160 followers....not exactly an influencer, eh?
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Strong ad. Great job.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Here's a guy running a strong rhetorical campaign agains Susan Collins. There are a lot of way to fight. bsky.app/profile/grah...
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò (@olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social) reposted
look I'm not myself a political scientist so I can't say what effects it would have for a spate of politicians to crop up saying "the enemy is the oligarchy" and "the enemy is billionaires" while swinging a kettlebell but I think we should try it for science and see what happens
Democracy Docket (@democracydocket.com) reposted
WIN: A federal court rules that the Mississippi Supreme Court electoral map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting strength. Mississippi must now redraw its map to comply with Section 2.
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Most Democrats would be out of their element trying to emulate what Newsoms talented social media chief has done and would look foolish if they tried. Newsom is uniquely positioned to take this tack. People need to remember, the real world and the chronically online world are not at all the same
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Credit where credit is due. bsky.app/profile/asca...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social)
The inimitable Jeff Tiedrich on Trump's embarrassing Monday meetings. www.jefftiedrich.com/p/insane-dic...
Bo (@ascablander.bsky.social) reply parent
Good work!