Lawrt

Lawrt

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I'll say it again, @bsky.app needs a good looking redesign,not only to make it look more different from X but to make it interesting for someone to want to stay on the app for a bit longer. Maybe its super power for the users is that it's not enticing enough to be addictive.

It just occurred to me why the Democratic party hasn't released the autopsy. If it were only about Gaza, they would release it so as to shame people. I.e by saying "Trump supports Israel harder and this is all on you"

I believe the reason why it's not released is that it will also show that a lot of people voted for Trump or abstained only because the Democratic party didn't hold a primary which respects the Democratic process.

They have leaked the Gaza aspect of the autopsy. Releasing the entire thing would've disclosed the other. They want to have the option to not run a primary in the future. Admitting that the non primary is just as solid a reason as to why they lost would mean closing the door on that possibility.

If I lived in Maine, I wouldn't vote for Platner in the primaries. It'd be for a different progressive who rejects corporate money. However, If Platner were to become the nominee, I'd back him against the Republican.

That general election scenario is something I tend not to do for Corporate Democrats. Despite his past, Platner seems to be different. My criteria is just too low. I.e reject corporate money and be the most progressive in the race. He has met both it seems.

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Absolutely outrageous Virginia Supreme Court invalidated redistricting referendum approved by the voters when voters haven’t been able to weigh in on a single gerrymander passed in red states

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com

BREAKING: In a loss for Democrats, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the congressional map voters approved last month to counter GOP gerrymanders cannot go into effect. The decision overturns the will of voters for technical reasons and gives Republicans a leg up for the 2026 midterms.

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Super PACs have allowed corporations and billionaires to take hold of our democracy. That's why we have an affordability crisis impacting us from housing to healthcare to childcare. If we want to lower costs, we have to get money out of politics.

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It's amazing how the war keeps taking a positive turn right before the markets close for the weekend.

Yashar Ali 🐘@yasharali.bsky.social

BREAKING via the AP White House officially tells Congress it considers Iran war 'terminated' despite presence of US armed forces in region.

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BREAKING: Mills ends her Senate run—Graham Platner the presumptive Dem nominee. Platner’s platform is nearly identical to Mamdani’s platform—and polling has Platner up 10 points against Susan Collins. In MAINE! Dems will win every seat when we prioritize WORKING PEOPLE over corporate interests.

I hate watching horror movies not because it's scary, but because everyone makes silly decisions as if they are 5 year old kids. Even kids wouldn't make some of these decisions. I need horror movies where most people make mistakes that could be justified.

A shaman says "as you are running through that door, don't take this mask off no matter what". 1 minutes in, they proceed to take the mask off. Now they are attacked and killed by demons. 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾

Reject corporate/dark money and I will vote blue no matter who. You can't represent the people well enough while doing the bidding of corporations and the ultra wealthy.

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In his first 100 days, Zohran Mamdani has: -Delivered millions in restitution for workers cheated by gig companies -Cracked down on predatory landlords -Launched the first stage of a universal childcare program -Fixed thousands of potholes in NYC streets This is what leadership looks like.

I like Bluesky cause it isn't addictive. Open Threads or Twitter and you'll find yourself wanting to stay there longer than necessary.

He might be the next Fetterman but the fact that he rejects corporate money makes Platner the type of candidate I would vote for if he were running in my state. My simple rule is; don't accept corporate or dark money and don't be a warmonger. Yet the majority of politicians fail this simple rule.

The thought that he might be the next Fetterman is just suspicion based on past behaviors like a Nazi tattoo,etc. However, people do change. We can only hope that our suspicion doesn't bear out. If the alternative is someone who takes corporate money, the choice is Platner all day.

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"Enemy from within." "Communists, Marxists, fascists, radical left thugs, vermin." "Garbage" Somalis, "low IQ people." "She's an evil, sick, crazy, b..." Republicans want the left to tone down the rhetoric. Erm, have they listened to Donald Trump?? Zeteo put together this Trump montage:

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This Supreme Court decision puts our kids in danger. "Conversion therapy" is abuse—it's an unsafe, discredited practice that inflicts lasting trauma on LGBTQ+ youth. We need to ban this reprehensible practice nationwide. apnews.com/article/supr...

apnews.comSupreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kidsThe Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.

We need a constitutional amendment to restrict presidential pardons. I.e One must have served at least 30 percent of their sentence before a President can issue a pardon.

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Trump is panicking. His latest threats to blow up Iran’s power plants within 48 hours if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened is thick with desperation. It reads like we’re finally arriving at the narcissistic collapse stage where he grasps he’s losing and lashes out hysterically.

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Just a year ago, we heard reducing the deficit was so important Elon Musk had to fire as many scientists, forest rangers and Black women on the government’s payroll that he could find. Now? 🤷🏾‍♂️

Any Democratic nominee who doesn't stand up to the genocidal Israeli government will probably lose again. I'm sure that by now they've got the memo.

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Medicare for All - "That's socialism!" Social Security - "That's socialism!" Debt free education - "That's socialism!" Universal childcare - "That's socialism!" $1 billion per day on a war in the Middle East that no one wants, while millions of people at home struggle. "That's just how it is."

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Just so that we are clear, Israel drops criminal charges on five Israeli soldiers who were caught on camera sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee. But Israel will keep kids in prison for decades because they were throwing rocks? Make it make sense 🤦🏽‍♀️

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Replying to @politico.eu

Why is it that “left wing” always needs to be added, and “right wing” does not? She’s the deputy PM, without adjectives.

I fear that Israel might use nuclear weapons on Iran and make us take the blame. I've never been afraid of Russia or North Korea using Nukes cause I know they are bluffing but with Israel, it's different. We've seen how evil they can get.

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If the Iran war leads to more terrorism targeting the US and Israel, it will be used as an argument to justify further war. As opposed to proof that these wars lead to worse outcomes. This is the mad logic of militaristic cultures, in which failure leads to even more of the same.

This attack on Iran would ensure that countries that rely heavily on oil take alternative energy sources very seriously. That's the silver lining to this dark cloud.

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Replying to @whysharksmatter.bsky.social

If the line is "my faith leads me to enact this sectarian policy that will benefit all," I'm all for it. If the line is "my faith leads me to demand everyone else adhere to the dictates of my faith," hard pass.

I don't believe the US struck that school in Iran. It's Israel making us take the blame. I believe they've got something on Trump and most likely on Vance as well, otherwise he'd have invoked the 25th. That's my Conspiracy Theory.

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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️ 🧵 The only thing that is shocking about this is that we weren't taught about it. Cruel medical experiments on slaves in the South were common. Black "specimens" were subjected to (cont) #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory theconversation.com/how-black-sl...

theconversation.comHow black slaves were routinely sold as ‘specimens’ to ambitious white doctorsThe horrors of slavery also spread to research: black bodies provided easy targets for medical experiments.

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🚨 DALLAS COUNTY — POLLS OPEN TILL 9PM!! Spread the word on all platforms! STAY IN LINE!! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

VoteHub@votehub.com

🚨 A district judge has ordered polls in the Democratic primary in Dallas County to remain open until 9pm CT tonight.

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WATCH — @arianajasmine__: “I’m very disappointed in my own Iranian diaspora. I’m a political dissident… but dancing out in the streets while your own people are getting bombed — I’m finding it very hard to relate. When are we going to stop dancing and come back to reality?”

Those who want trans people to use restrooms that match the sex they were born in would realize they didn't change anything. Cause they were born female, you'll have masculine men with beards walking into the women's restroom and how would you know if they are trans men? Perverts could sneak in

The same thing would happen the other way around. I.e women would feel free to use the men's restroom. How would you tell that they were born male? Republicans and conservatives will soon see the error of their actions.