Ars Technica (@arstechnica.com) reposted
Ars Technica (@arstechnica.com) reposted
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
It DOESN'T MATTER whose crime rate is higher; this isn't how we solve that problem. They're actively deploying troops on American soil and you think the hypocrisy is the gotcha here?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
THIS. pls @maddow.msnbc.com don't play into this. The right will be happy to escalate, and then what?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
OK, I'll ask... @jaketapper.bsky.social how soon can we expect the book on this?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't see the problem with ARP as is. Use it like an exclamation, ARP!, which seems like it's in line with the purpose anyway.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Accepting his blunder as reality for a moment...why would it be beyond comprehension that we're so HOT? Is this guy not following DJT's social media proclamations?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Democracy for me, not for thee
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Good on Mark for leaving the assertions unchallenged and also amplifying them. I can only assume that was his intent🤣
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for your attention to this matter
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok. AND HOW ABOUT NOW? Still War? Hmmm...
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Goes back to the slavery days...then you're in luck Senator because it looks we're bringing those days back around, so nothing needs to change!
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Ah yes, the good 'ol "just following orders" defense. Mr. Thumbs-Hooked-In-Vest certainly doesn't look too bothered.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Good, Bad, Putin's the guy with the kompromat.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
She'll be singing her new song, "No B's in my Blueberries"
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Wow, South Park sure is irrelevant these days...
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
That Vader Helmet hairdo is certainly on point.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
He said he'd end on the war on Day One but what you didn't realize is that Day One never ends. Checkmate, Libs! *sobs*
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
He apparently did such a great job locking up all the MS-13 gang members that it created a vacuum for all the 14 yr old crime lords to step into.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
It's not as if his ghost writer is doing him any favors with these unhinged posts ðŸ¤
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
What happened to MS-13? Now it's just random 14-16 yr olds committing all the crime?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
So, if democracy is corrupted, vote for the most corrupt, traitorous pedophile rapist you can find, or let them win. Totally rational response. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social maybe demand more agency from Amer. voters: Harris didn't just ask us to defend democracy, she offered a lot more than that.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Roku device, yes. Roku channel, very rarely
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Why? Because the people with the smart glasses won't share anything they learn from them? "Can you ask your glasses what kind of fruit that is?" "Yes..." "And?" "I'm not telling you!"
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
That's pretty overbearing read on Wolfers' tweet. He didn't say anything was impossible, he just said it wasn't true of the data at the time...5 yrs ago. Seems there's bad blood here since Krugman's tweet gets benefit of doubt as "jokey" but Wolfers is "aghast"! What was Krugman's response, btw?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
That's pretty overbearing read on Wolfers' tweet. He didn't say anything was impossible, he just said it wasn't true of the data at the time...5 yrs ago. Seems there's bad blood here since Krugman's tweet gets benefit of doubt as "jokey" but Wolfers is "aghast"! What was Krugman's response, btw?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
It had its moments but still didn't really improve on the other 21st century live action Supermen. JL animated remains best Superman on screen beside Reeve's Superman.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
In the words of MechaJesus: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to prompt and he asks, "Are there still fish in the sea to eat, and which subscription tier will let me order some?"
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
What Democrat is talking about RussiaGate? Is Trump switching parties? That could be his next distraction!
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"Hey, maybe for once I'll try to be slightly helpful, that's a good trick...that'll stop them from talking about Epstein."
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I wouldn't wish this man on anyone else. He already inflicts himself on the rest of the world as it is.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I realize that you've been in the thick of it for years and that situations like this aren't new to you. What's changed is an admin with zero scruples or basic empathy, exploiting the law for cruel means and in the process exposing poor legislative policy that has gone unaddressed for too long.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"Well that's alright then!" If you understand that its infuriating, at a minimum, then maybe the technical legality of it or any previous precedent isn't actually the point? Slavery was legal for a good while there too.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
IDK Do you actually want to help people that need it or ignore the root cause of their problems?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
There's a lot of overlap between "Some like it, it makes them feel badass" and gestapo goons...not sure how much of a "sensible" distinction you're really drawing here. They're expressly one of the only govt entities doing this right now, among many just as likely affected by doxxing & so forth.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"Massive Preparation", so I don't have to bother with any preparation.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Does Mike Johnson have *any* lane? Someone should maybe ask him that question, one of these times. @kristenwelker.bsky.social @jaketapper.bsky.social @facethenation.bsky.social @meetthepress.com
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't know why you are calling this man an "inventor" at the top of the article and in the headline itself and, after reading the article, I still don't why.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Warren doesn't have any problem acknowledging the fault of Republicans in general and has done so on numerous occasions. This is one soundbite.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I daresay Donny is underselling the threat here: @rosie.com is an extinction level event and I for one am glad there is a country like Ireland great enough to handle her because MAGA sure can't.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
So, high praise in the company they keep.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
That sounds like she knows exactly what she is doing.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
So the general concern, even from the ICE staff speaking out against Trump's hateful agenda, is mostly that it's quantity over quality and less to do with the atrocious and often violent violations of human rights they are regularly committing.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"work against her own self-interest"...of what, @motherjones.com ? Having slightly more millions to not know what to do with than before? If this is what we're uncritically, reflexively calling "self-interest" at this point, that's the bigger story than this performative bill proposal.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
It *is* wrong. But are you listening to why people feel that way? And if you're so proud and grateful why didn't you vote for the Big Beautiful Bill? There couldn't have possibly been anything wrong with it, could there?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure, if you're invested in careful, considered responsible hires. But if you're Trump and co... Not to mention, with the way current ICE staff are operating, even just a thousand more is awful.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
A little too ironic and yeah I really do think
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Explains their reaction to climate change then.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Our intelligence indicates Iran's arsenal was bought from the Biden Crime Family. But intelligence is irrelevant so thanks, Obama.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
JD told him there would be no fact-checking
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
But what if he had sung it in to the tune of 'Barbara Ann'? And he won despite being a rapist, inciting riot and insurrection, etc. WTF were the people who voted for him going to care about going to war with a country they couldn't find on a map? pro.morningconsult.com/articles/can...
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Such pride and bravery on display there...masked so far up their faces their sunglasses barely fit right. So utterly craven.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Didn't he just recently make a big deal about bringing Columbus Day back? Also, party of Lincoln, so on and so forth.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
lol ofc beaten many times over
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I have never felt less childish in saying: Takes one to know one
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't want Iran to have nuclear weapons either, but I'd be much more concerned about the guy who already has access to thousands and thinks we should just toss them at hurricanes to see how that goes.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Also, I look at this Benny guy and assume he's about 2 minutes away from being replaced by AI... hmmm.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
stupidly offensive and creatively bankrupt. I guess no one was buying the paid actors lie, so now they've got to dig even stupider.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"birther crypto scammer" - almost spit out my drink. There's literally a million ways to compose an epithet for this man from his various transgressions/
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure, @jaketapper.bsky.social, personality is a big part of it. He didn't rape at least one woman because of cognitive decline. But, how are you so sure that cognitive decline isn't an aspect of his current state? Or do we need to wait 2-3 yrs for your next least-selling book for that?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
lack of a deal is still a deal, mr fancypants econ professor. It's a no deal, says it right there in the name.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Strong candidate for our next SecDef
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"computer afficionado"? Who wrote this? An editor who fell into a coma in the 80s and just woke up?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
"anarchy and true chaos", JFC it's five cars. And the vast majority of protesters ARE peaceful so how about acknowledge the ones in LA doing it right vs focusing on the minority that aren't. @fetterman.senate.gov for what it's worth.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
You are a legend, sir.
CBS News Climate Watch (@cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social) reposted
Satellite imagery captured a time lapse of the Saharan dust cloud moving across the Atlantic from May 28 to June 2 as it moves from its origins in Africa toward Florida. The dust cloud, known as the Saharan Air Layer, typically occurs every year, peaking from late June to the middle of August.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
It's true, we have no idea of what AI will be capable of in 10 yrs. What we *do* know is that it is actually capable of reading the bill, unlike Marge, *right now*. With actual comprehension, no less.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Also, the guy looks like Kevin Sorbo's dad, so that tracks.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
He didn't finish. What he meant to say was that he didn't know we have hurricane season... anymore. He was told that Trump crossed it off with his sharpie
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
The sad thing is that this is still (sort of) a dodge on her part. She's more willing to be honest about letting people die rather than admit she's just doing it to scrounge what amounts to pennies for the ultra-rich.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
The sad thing is that this is still (sort of) a dodge on her part, rather than outright saying, "I'd rather just give that money to billionaires who don't even need it". She's more willing to be honest about letting people die rather than admit she's scrounging coins for the ultra-rich.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Concerning.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
He's been mentally challenged since his first presidency, at least. I'm not sure what I'd say has qualitatively changed other than he's lower energy & less forceful at times. Problem is he still exudes supreme confidence in all his BS, even as he alters & shuffles it in realtime.
Vox (@vox.com) reposted reply parent
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Courtney Milan (@courtneymilan.com) reposted
This isn’t hard. Everyone gets due process. EVERYONE GETS DUE PROCESS. Everyone. Gets. Due. Process.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
This one seems pretty convincing too...no lies detected.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
I get it, what trucker wants to hear their name on a CB chat where they can't tell if the laughing is at them? What are they gonna do, use freely available translation tools or even use all their time on the road to learn a language?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
He made 200 deals. Why didn't they put the 200 deals up there? He also made a killer joke about ending the war in Ukraine. It slays, literally.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Given that Amazon is fielding their own fleet of delivery vehicles at this point, I would imagine that has more to do with this. The "winning" will still come though.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
At some point, someone interviewing him has to just say, "WTF are you even talking about? It's utter gibberish and I'll you can't even repeat back what you just said!"
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
That joystick seems like it would even be too tiny on a Gameboy.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
where all those "2nd Amendment people" who don't like registries now?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
@fetterman.senate.gov @davemccormick.bsky.social take notes from your fellow public servant in PA.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Not so much a "story" idea as a "do your damn job" idea.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social)
For all the shit he flings around, I try to avoid raising an alarm frivolously. But this is one of those times where we'd better start being very alarmed b/c "home-growns" is just a step removed from labeling someone, anyone, "sympathizer" & throwing them in a pit, or much worse. It gets big laughs!
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyone claiming to have been primarily motivated by economic hardship was either a damned liar or a compulsive gambler.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
"The 2024 election wasn’t a restaurant where you could order cheaper eggs but politely ask for the server to hold the fascism. You’re still getting the fascism, and your eggs aren’t just overpriced now, they’re broken and rotten." -- @playtyperguy.com
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
So when Musk held up that list of all the people listed as deceased in the SSA database, as a supposed example of fraud and waste, these ghouls suddenly got a brilliant new idea.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe stop giving people like Bill Ackman oxygen here. I assume he's mostly trolling
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social)
TIL that coyotes and badgers sometimes hunt together, and my world became a little brighter for it.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, guess that makes me a giant! Never been called that before...huh. Strange.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social)
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes.bsky.social) reposted
This is part of what’s so insane. As they talk about re-shoring and manufacturing they are actively trying to destroy an entire us manufacturing industry that already exists.
404 Media (@404media.co) reposted
The Mozilla Foundation says 30 companies should block web scrapers from ShadowDragon, an ICE contractor. 🔗 www.404media.co/mozilla-foun...
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social)
Great work @wired.com and @immunologic.org, and thank you for vids like this youtu.be/Zk7WlWV-8h0?...
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
and gain for who?
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
As a constituent from PA, I would like to see @fetterman.senate.gov join Senator Booker as well.
Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
But at least @schumer.senate.gov and @fetterman.senate.gov kept the government open, right guys?
Joshua Weitz (@joshuasweitz.bsky.social) reposted
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Bidi Bidi Bidi (@ersbdbdbd.bsky.social) reply parent
Or maybe, don't. I'm sure it's fine!