Also shrouded deep in the mists of history, from way back in 2018. If only someone had warned us! ๐คช
@antone
AI-forward General Counsel to emerging tech/social ventures + impact investors โ๏ธ (ex- Google, eHarmony, MySpace). Incurable policy wonk, wag, proud Californian ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฆ https://linktr.ee/antonejohnson
Also shrouded deep in the mists of history, from way back in 2018. If only someone had warned us! ๐คช
Similarly forgotten by voters and MSM in their wisdom; This magazine cover from June 2018 featuring one King Orange I.
The U.S. Department of Metaphors remains in a constant state of readiness, and no amount of illegal DOGE cutbacks and firings can stop its essential work.
*former ally
Unfortunately firings have continued at the National Nuclear Safety Administration.
Iโve been contacted by an NNSA worker who was fired, then told her termination was paused, then told she was fired again. She says there were numerous others at NNSA treated the same way.
These people keep us safe.
Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, with an empowering and emotional speech.
"The authoritarian playbook is laid bare here. They point to a group of people who don't look like you and tell you to blame them for your problems"
Two DOGE workers are now at CISA (DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) I've confirmed. Edward Coristine, the 19-yr-old known as Big Balls, and Kyle Schutt, a 37-yr-old software engineer. Marisa Kabas (bsky.app/profile/mari...) was first to report about Coristine. My piece for Wired
yeah the mistake they made was assuming their colleagues would have some bare minimum of professional pride or backbone
Remarkable thread offering guidance to current and prospective NSF grantees about how to navigate the times ahead โ from an NSF program officer who was fired in yesterday's DOGE purge (!)
Oy vey ๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Thatโs why they come first in the constitution. The most important branch to obfuscate and normalize before rubber-stamping the imperial presidentโs every wish.
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russiaโs unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraineโs voice is heard on the world stage.
Time to make a sequel, โThe Madness of King Orangeโ ๐คฎ
(The one about George III was really good. We fought a war to get rid of that psycho.)
โPay no attention to the man behind the curtain!โ
As a lawyer, it drives me nuts that only another lawyer (George) consistently raises this to the world. Dead silence in MSM about his psychopathology.
Again. Still. After four years as POTUS and a second campaign. He impulsively tweeted every warped thought, to be assessed at a distance. SMDH.
As have many others familiar with the type. (I have three MH professionals in my family who made that assessment years ago.)
With all due respect, Congressman, heโs not trying to distract from anything here.
Heโs a grandiose pathological narcissist. A narcissistic sociopath. A malignant narcissist. A psychopath. A megalomaniac.
This is what he thinks of himself. And what he wants others to think of him.
Really important to point out that part of the reason Russia is gunning for Signal in such an ass-backwards way is that all the normal ways they have to break into communications haven't worked on Signal.
REVEALED: we identified the operator of an overtly racist X account, "GlomarResponder," as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, other social media activity, and courtroom observation.
US Catholic bishops sue Trump administration for halt in funding for refugee settlement
(this is a big deal as many have been questioning why it hadn't happened yet)
apnews.com/article/cath...
Itโs maddening. Iโve started unfollowing and even blocking people I otherwise would support. Now is literally *the* worst moment to bash Dems. Solidarity is essential.
Trump is now an aide in Russiaโs regime change plan for Ukraine.
Europeans need to act NOW, not after the German elections, to make sure Ukrainians have an alternative. All the worst came true and there is no other way to put it than that the US is in Russiaโs team now.
โAdds negative valueโ
Itโs a good thing the brain trust behind this operation isnโt responsible for things where math is reallllly important to get right. Like space travel, cars, brain implants, that kind of stuff.
Who on earth would ever come in at that valuation today given the fundamentals? Serious question.
So many people of the people who can literally afford to be strong are so appallingly, embarrassingly weak.
โShe's smart, fearless, and she never speaks in mushy political talking pointsโshe talks like a normal person.โ ๐ฏ
@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social please let me know when you declare for the Senate race. We need you and your voice.
She is brilliant, I agree. One of the best around.
Maybe? Charges are just charges. We shall see.