Denis

Denis

@dkod19.bsky.social

Retired IT guy. Still a P/T Irish musician, NY Rangers fan, husband, father, grandfather, sci-fi tv fan... not necessarily in that order. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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To: @beth-greatpnw.bsky.social Why are you reposting something from 8 months ago?

Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social

The final tally to advance the CR is 62-38. The Democrats who voted for cloture, giving Donald Trump everything he wants: Cortez Masto (NV) Durbin (IL) Fetterman (PA) Gillibrand (NY) Hassan (NH) Peters (MI) Schatz (HI) Schumer (NY) Shaheen (NH)

It's a long thread, but a very important one if you want to understand the current state of affairs. Well worth your time. Please read it. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Dan Nexon@dhnexon.net

๐Ÿงต Authoritarianism, Democratization, and Coalition Politics. The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.

To: @poniewozik.bsky.social Thanks for the giftie. As pointed out by @russbuettner.bsky.social in a story posted today on the NYT site, Trump is constantly being pushed by tight cash-flow to find more sources of easier money. He'll do nuisance lawsuits, a decades-long tactic of his, again.

James Poniewozik@poniewozik.bsky.social

Not sure what to say about this Paramount payoff embarassment beyond what I wrote here: "The thing about settlements like this is they settle nothing... Why not wave the cudgel again if it worked once? Why not swing it at someone else?" [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/a...

Hey @cnn.com How about you try giving us some facts for a change, instead of all the stupid talking heads that don't clarify anything.

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social

Welch: I have no faith in him all because he acts like a guy who got a day pass from the memory wing of a nursing home. When you see him on TV, he's slurring. He's not competent. It is just terrifying when you see the chyron that says Trump is reviewing war plans.

Great turnout at the #NoKings #NoKingsDay protest in Mineola NY today, in spite of the rain. Much larger that the Hands Off protest in April. Here are some photos of the crowd and some of the clever signs. (1)

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Great turnout at the #NoKings #NoKingsDay protest in Mineola NY today, in spite of the rain. Much larger that the Hands Off protest in April. Here are some photos of the crowd and some of the clever signs. (1)

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Great turnout at the #NoKings #NoKingsDay protest in Mineola NY today, in spite of the rain. Much larger that the Hands Off protest in April. Here are some photos of the crowd and some of the clever signs. (1)

Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social

Trump has handed Dems a big weapon against his deportations. House Republicans in swing territory have openly demonstrated their vulnerability on this point. So whatโ€™s the hold-up here, Dems? Time for a reset. Full argument linked below. END newrepublic.com/article/1968...

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Hey! Press covering Trump! The statute that lets him impose tariffs at will? It EXPLICITLY excludes movies. He has no authority to do this. Not just bc of an absence of authorization, but bc the law says โ€œyou CANNOT do this.โ€ Do NOT say โ€œTrump has imposed movie tariffs,โ€ bc he did not. He CANNOT.

Downpuppy@downpuppy.bsky.social

to wit -

To: @schumer.senate.gov ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

David Dayen@ddayen.bsky.social

Republicans are defying the Parliamentarian (oh noes) & expanding what can be nullified in a Congressional Review Act resolution. But this creates a big chance for Dems to contest every action of Trump's executive branch & hold the floor for the next 2 years. Great piece from @tphillips.bsky.social.

@donie.bsky.social I just listened to Ep1 of 'Persuadable.' I'm reminded of the quote below, which makes me wonder how much social media in particular, and the internet in general, are a factor driving those experiencing isolation to the 'crazy shit' fringes. Looking forward to the next 2 parts.

To: @democracydocket.com @marcelias.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov What is the REAL reason for this massive data consolidation? Because i certainly don't believe it is solely for rooting out WFA! Someone needs to look into this. PRONTO!

The New York Times@nytimes.com

The federal government knows your motherโ€™s maiden name, your bank account number, the student debt you hold and more. President Trump and Elon Musk are trying to connect these records, raising the prospect of creating a kind of data trove about Americans that the government has never had before.

To: @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Will NY be doing this???

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social

Here's the webpage put up by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes for people to notify her office if they're havig problems dealing with Social Security. Every state AG's office could do this. Might help. www.azag.gov/socialsecurity

#HandsOff #Mineola Amazing turnout in spite of the rain. There were well over 1,000 people there already 15 minutes before the scheduled start. At it's peak, my guess would be 3,000-4,000 were there. My estimate is that near half were seniors. @tomsuozzi.bsky.social was there too.

To: @schumer.senate.gov We may not be 'there' yet, but we're through the front yard and right on the first doorstep. I, and many other of your constituents, are scared. You can't afford to wait until we're 'there.' ACT NOW!!! To be honest, this may be your last chance to do the right thing NOW!!!

All In with Chris Hayes@allinwithchris.bsky.social

WATCH: Schumer says "our democracy will be at stake" if Trump disobeys the Supreme Courtโ€”but "we're not there yet."

To: @schumer.senate.gov You and the other 9 senators who voted Yes on cloture are condoning THIS!!! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

โ€œโ€˜In the past several weeks, [Trump] has really launched a full-frontal assault on the Constitution, the rule of law, our system of justice and the entire legal profession.โ€™โ€

MS NOW@ms.now

OPINION: โ€œPushing members to publicly support a bill the White House promises not to follow is a gross bait-and-switch that transforms appropriations from law into mere guidance.โ€ @hayesbrown.bsky.social writes about how Senate Dems face a big decision. READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

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Someone needs to explain to our Sec of Commerce how capitalism works. America has a GLOBAL TRADE SURPLUS on services. Services have the highest margins and profits of our exports. That is where capital and expertise focused. It is why we dominate in tech globally.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

CNBC hosts literally laugh at Lutnick as he suggests that t-shirts, sneakers, towels, and TVs will again be made in the US as a result of Trump's trade war

To: @cnn.com Why CNN, why? Seeking out people who push Trump's dishonest narratives goes against the first duty of any reputable news organization. That duty is to the truth. You are losing viewers all the time, and if you go through with this, you'll lose most of what's left.

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To: @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Who were the 10 Democrats who voted Yea on this censure? That is shameful. Every one of you should have done the same thing Tuesday night, one by one. Trump is getting attention by disrupting. Do the same.

MS NOW@ms.now

BREAKING: House votes 224-198 to censure Rep. Al Green. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

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"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive operations against Russia, according to a current official and two former officials briefed on the secret instructions." "Part of a larger re-evaluation of all operations against Russia."

nytimes.comHegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against RussiaThe defense secretaryโ€™s instructions, which were given before President Trumpโ€™s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.

To: @democrats.org @senslotkin.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social It's time for the 'loyal opposition' to take the gloves off. NOW and most especially in response to the SOTU address. Fight fire with fire!

Liz Cheney@lizcheney.bsky.social

Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine.

Greg Wyshynski@wyshynski.bsky.social

How @Apple Watch technology is helping NHL officials focus on the play and not the clock -- and how it could eventually help determine if the puck crosses the goal line. Cool story this morning about tech on display at the Stadium Series: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Yet another Trump paradox. They've been around for decades.

Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

On the left: Trump executive order BASHING diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility by private corporations On the right: Truth Social corporate governance guidelines, adopted by its Board, whole heartedly EMBRACING diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility Scoop by @kfile.bsky.social

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On the left: Trump executive order BASHING diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility by private corporations On the right: Truth Social corporate governance guidelines, adopted by its Board, whole heartedly EMBRACING diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility Scoop by @kfile.bsky.social