David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
How could it be darker than pitch black?
I used to be me and will be again. The cycle ensues.
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How could it be darker than pitch black?
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
He wants to keep a room for Putin to ball him in private.
Andrew Levesque (@andrewlevesque.bsky.social) reposted
- COMMENTARY - www.politicususa.com/p/trump-disg... The mainstream media has bought the White House spin that trump is holding a summit with Putin. What trump is doing is rolling out the red carpet for a war criminal...
šŗš²šGigi Alexander šŗš¦ Democracy Defender! š ā¤ļøAmerica.š (@gigialexander123.bsky.social) reposted
We should be spilling into the streets in rage. There is a Child Rapist in our White House heading up the most Corrupt Government (if you can call it that) This isn't a Government for the people, this is a bunch of people pissed off and taking matters into their own hands.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
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NPR (@npr.org) reposted
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Senator Bernie Sanders (@sanders.senate.gov) reposted
The time is long overdue for Congress to stop funding Israelās illegal and horrific war against the Palestinian people. The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children. Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
ACLU (@aclu.org) reposted
President Trump reportedly wants to use military bases ā and the service members stationed in them ā to intern and deport thousands of immigrants. Tell your members of Congress to stop this dangerous misuse of the military immediately.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Too many meteorologists say it is raining. I refuse to take my umbrella. *Wlaks out into rain.*
Justice Connection (@justiceconnection.bsky.social) reposted
You couldnāt make this up: Sen. Kennedy blames too many whistleblowers as his reason for not believing Emil Bove defied court orders, his supposed red line.
Ali Velshi (@velshi.com) reposted
BREAKING: Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Wednesday.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
As a Zionist and lover of peace this heartens me. This brings pressure upon Netanyahu to end this genocide and comply with international law. Only through peace with Palestine can Israel be secure.
Sen. Adam Schiff (@schiff.senate.gov) reposted
The massive transfer of the personal data of millions of Medicaid recipients should alarm every American. This massive violation of our privacy laws must be halted immediately. It will harm families across the nation and only cause more citizens to forego lifesaving access to health care.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I would only eliminate those who clearly committed a felony by lying under oath during their Senate confirmation hearings. No reason to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
cajunjoe.bsky.social (@cajunjoe.bsky.social) reposted
History will record, in the fight against the authoritarian fascism of Trump and the bootlicking enablers of the Republican Party, Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor, Jackson, and Kagan stood tall in their defense of the Constitution. šŖ
Freethinkers United (@freethinkersunited.bsky.social) reposted
This is a Supreme Court Justice in Wisconsin! KNOW WHO YOU'RE VOTING FOR! Spend 5 minutes Googling their name and you'll realize who the idiots are! Spread the word!
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Just a heads up, tomorrow's @dailybeanspod.com will have more swearing than many previous episodes. We're talking Supreme Court Dobbs or Immunity level swearing. I'm in a mood and about to head into the studio to record. Free to listen and subscribe: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Ann Strahm (@annstrahm.bsky.social) reposted
Something nice for a change. #pride Once named opponents in the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage, now theyāre friends
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
That would reaffirm my understanding of the world.
Hanna Liubakova (@hannaliubakova.bsky.social) reposted
#Belarus Itās a joyful day, and Iām grateful to the US and allies for their efforts to free those unjustly jailed. But letās be clear: Itās infuriating that peopleās lives, health, and dignity depend on the whims of one man who thinks he alone can decide their fate.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I think this is great news. I want to give Trump credit for this, but I've been burned every time I wanted to ascribe good intentions to the man. For now, I will genuinely thank Trump and hope against hope that this isn't some illusory bubble. Glad Lukashenko did this, but he imprisoned him first.
BladeoftheSun (@bladeofthes.bsky.social) reposted
ICC please archive this War Crime announcement for use in court.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
However hard I push it down. Never enough. It's never enough.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Horrors beget Goths. Wish you all the best.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (@jayapal.house.gov) reposted
Trumpās action to end international studentsā ability to study at Harvard is dangerous and unlawful. This will deter talent from coming to the United States, and is nothing more than a wannabe dictator trying to bully people into silence. My full statement:
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I want to send love to all Palestinians, Israelis, Arabs, Jews and Muslims who strive towards peace. We cannot let this continuing violence daunt us.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I believe in freeing Palestine. I am deeply saddened by this act of violence that won't serve the cause of peace. Israel's genocide in Gaza and their continued settlement of Palestine are an even greater impediment to peace. Hamas' horrific attack does not excuse this.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I wouldn't call it "insane." I would call it callous dereliction of duty. Trump isn't insane in the classical understanding of the term. He's venal, vainglorious and vengeful.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
He has written many andneeds to write a whole lot more.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Facism criminalises empathy, sanity and justice. Trump must be stopped.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Giving it all to the poor is good in theory, but in practice it's a much more complicated process as Mackenzie Scott can attest. She has been trying to give away her wealth for going on six years now. It's neither simple nor easy.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Mackenzie Scott seems to be pretty good as far as billionaires go. She has been trying to give away her wealth for years. Her biggest sin in acquiring that wealth was marrying the Devil. Many people find their ruin in marrying the wrong person, rich or poor.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Warren Buffett agrees with you. He famously made the observation that he pays less taxes than his secretary. The American people must speak up withone voice and tell our legislators to pursue income equality.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I was thinking the exact same thing. #ThanksTrump
Bock Sam (@bocksam.bsky.social) reposted
Warren Buffett has spoken. Let us see how the world, Wall Street, and the fucking idiot who bankrupted his own companies 6 times reacts to this.
Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH (@geauxgabrielle.bsky.social) reposted
Idc what nobody say about Warren Buffett. Him and his family came through for my organization when we needed it most and are funding 2 YEARS of scholarships ($10,000 each) for formerly incarcerated women and girls at a very critical time for us
Reality Ausetkmt (@ausetkmt.bsky.social) reposted
He is someone who does a lot of scholarship and charity provision for people incarcerated. He put my ex through college at Hudson Lake in New York while he was in sing sing and now he is a businessman. Warren Buffett bless his soul does good when he can
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I was looking for somebody to reskeet the information about this situation and your post was a perfect encapsulation. I followed you and then discovered you were a contributing editor to one of our nation's premiere publications. That is no accident. Thank you.
Scott Horton (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social) reposted
This is what Elon Musk and Sean Duffy have made of the FAA: "MSNBC's Tom Costello claimed Friday that an air traffic controller who works at Newark airport said, āIt is not safe. It is not a safe situation right now for the flying public. Don't fly into Newark. Avoid Newark at all costs.āā
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
The narcicism index is strong within Trump. Unfortunately narcicists tend to mask their nature coupled with the fact, as alluded to in your quote, people like to see the best in others, which is particularly dangerous when it isn't to ne found.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump actually promised mass imprisonments and deportation. He can be dismayingly honest at times. Just wish people paid attention to what he said. Oh also wish that he was honest about things otherthanthe horrible things he has planned.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Great's already part of Britain's name. That's judt redundant.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
This is important, but what on Earth does it have to do with #Marco, #Alien or #Andrea?
Rhiannon (@aywarhiannon.bsky.social) reposted
Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident who was detained by ICE two weeks ago, was released today on bail while his habeas case proceeds in federal court. He immediately talked about how what our people are going through in Palestine continues to motivate him to speak out
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I agree with the Anne Frank meme, but I haven't seen any evidence that Judge Dugan was breaking the law.
Julian Sanchez (@normative.bsky.social) reposted
Whether Judge Dugan did anything inappropriate depends on a bunch of details we don't know, but it's also sort of beside the point. The normal way to handle this would be a referral to a judicial conduct board, not sending a bunch of goons to physically arrest her & then publicly crowing about it.
Secular Talk (@kylekulinskishow.bsky.social) reposted
Make no mistake, Judge Hannah Dugan is ENFORCING the law, and she was arrested by fascist criminal gangster thugs for doing so.
emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) reposted
This may be why Kash deleted his tweet. He claims Dugan "intentionally misdirected federal agents" away from Eduardo Flores Ruiz. But that's not the allegation. She allegedly directed him to leave via chambers, but didn't hide his ID. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Senator Chris Larson (@senchrislarson.bsky.social) reposted
All people are entitled to due process in any functional democracy. That the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel's on social media is indicative of the true goal of this action - to intimidate other judges into complying with this adminās authoritarian goals.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
In this case though, the train just gets a new engineer who speeds the train up.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought they worked for NatSec?
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I seem to be misunderstanding you.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Clearlythe person chose to come on board before the transition. You think everyone who's not a Nazi should have quit? Then only Nazis would be working for Trump, which seems less than ideal to me. It's easy to be idealistic withput skin in the game.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
They never fully leave you.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Condolences.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Dire warnings and, unfortunately, I believe every word. Good to have a world leader who clearly assesses the MAGA threat for what it is. We need more such leaders.
Larry Tenney (@larrytenney.bsky.social) reposted
"President Trump's actions will hurt millions of Americans workers and all American consumers. And after promising to reduce inflation, his actions will send it and interest rates up" --MARK CARNEY, Canada's new PM www.newsweek.com/mark-carney-...
Democracy Action Network (@democracyactionnet.bsky.social) reposted
America doesnāt want a King
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Eric Umansky (@ericumansky.bsky.social) reposted
What happened after Texas banned abortion. www.propublica.org/article/texa... by @andreasuozzo.com, Sophie Chou, and Lizzie Presser
talentedripley.bsky.social (@talentedripley.bsky.social) reposted
@ericumansky.bsky.social Doge tracker has uncovered more musk minions projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...
Andrew Ć (@funky11.bsky.social) reposted
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021...
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
I asked a friend who didn't vote about that plan and he's still not convinced Trump is worse. Cynicism regarding the Democrats and the press runs deep and not without good reason. Biden supported Israel while they were committing genocide. I still think Trump's way worse.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
He is obviously unwell, but please don't tarnish the good name of the menrally ill by lumping him in with us. We have enough problems without being linked to such malignancy. Admitting mental illness should not be an entrƩ to character assault. #EndTheStigma
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Ruhle: The left-leaning podcast MeidasTouch has just done the unthinkableādethroned Joe Rogan to become the countryās most popular podcastā¦
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Pritzker: If we donāt want to repeat history, then for godās sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Allies don't have to be friends or even good people. TThey just have to be people who will stand beside us against the greater evil. Pence is terrible, but I will gladly ally with him against Trump.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
The knock on effects are vonsidered. Trump wants America in abject misey so he can have his way with us. It is not stupidity on his part, but cruelty and power madness.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
It is about what we avoid, namely cruelty. It is also about extending maximum kindness as well. Two very basic things that mean everything.
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
Muskās supporters believe that, through tech wizardry and sheer willpower, heās slashing the federal deficit in a way that has eluded politicians for years. But this narrative has a glaring flaw: The Economistās review of official data shows that his efforts have scarcely made a dent in spending.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: Iāll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF. Now. Print hard copies. And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Hope T. (@xtrahope1515.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Crockett is my Rocket! She's fierce & always goes for the jugular! It's always DEI, Biden or Obama, but never holding any accountability!
Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis (@jeffjarvis.bsky.social) reposted
Their aim is nothing short of a new Dark Ages. Anti-science, anti-education, anti-democracy, in favor of needless human suffering. NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Making sure everyone understands: AfrikanersāElon Muskās peopleābuilt, enforced, and thrived under the apartheid system they created. Not just āwhite-ruled segregationāāit was systemic racial oppression to keep the white minority in power. They donāt deserve refugee statusāthey were the oppressors!
Anton Gerashchenko (@antongerashchenko.bsky.social) reposted
ā”ļø The historic moment of Estonia leaving the Russian-fed power grid. On February 8, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia left Russia and Belarus energy system. By the end of the day today, they will have joined the European grid.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
The homepage of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureauās website was updated Friday night to display a āPage not foundā error message. This change occurred just one day after members of Muskās team gained access to the bureauās headquarters and computer systems.
š§ Babe (@lakeinla.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I made this Project 2025 brochure to help lazy ass Americans understand the 922-page Heritage Foundation's manifesto.
Sarah Kelly (@sarahkelly.bsky.social) reposted
Hey so thereās nothing wrong with being autistic and we donāt need to eliminate autism or reduce the number of autistic people in the world.
Fred Wellman (@fpwellman.bsky.social) reposted
The stunning cowardice of the Republican Party in this moment will go down in the history books. They simply gave our government to a billionaire and cheered as it burned.
Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted
Years and years of so much hard work, research, and scientists on the cusp of breakthrough treatmentsā¦.and then a disturbed asshole happens along. apple.news/AnacXtoPWRMi...
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
What's the word he used? Ah, yes, unpresidented.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
By similar logic, the GOP aren't quite so bad if you correct for racism.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Fair enough. Wish you and your loved ones all the best.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
For somebody who doesn't want to kill babies, Netanyahu has sure ordered a lot of bombing of neo-natal facilities.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
None of the trans folks I know are for Hamas.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Didn't know that, but that would be foolish if true. There's all sorts of ignorance out there.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
One more reason actually. Fear of reprisal. Vide: GOP Congress
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Depends how young the birth father is. If he's close to her age I would argue the ones forcing her to have the baby are more inhumane.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Same reason anyone is for Trump either identity politics or perceived economic advantage. Those who bond with Trump over identity don't realize he owes no loyalty to any group bigger than himself. Those who are for Trump for economics are being conned if they aren't already billionaires.
David Samuel Auer (@davidsamuelauer.bsky.social) reply parent
Kinda like Kanye being a Black for Hitler.