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Eric Stephens

@okashiikessen.bsky.social

Dad, Husband, and Eternally Angry Leftist. Also, I run a freelance album review blog, @versatonerev.bsky.social

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If he doesn't make beeping noises when he points the stud finder at himself or laugh at conservatives getting big mad over the realities of tariffs that they were clearly warned about, then you need to rethink your relationship.

06.04.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The left needs a unifying response (notably one that plays hardball while also bringing voters together), but current Democratic leadership is entirely lacking.

We can't afford puritanical infighting right now. We can no longer campaign on kicking cans.

Assuming we're allowed to campaign at all.

07.03.2025 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From the MarchAgainstNazis community on Reddit: Why the Right is Winning - PhD Student Breaks Down the Appeal of Fascism? Explore this post and more from the MarchAgainstNazis community

We've overused "nazi" for decades. And that's a problem -- because now fascism has surfaced in America with historians and political scientists waving huge red warning flags because it's serious.

But we're so desensitized that people generally assume we're being alarmists.

07.03.2025 04:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALL HANDS ON DECK National Organizing Call - Special Elections Β· Florida Democratic Party The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is coming together for an ALL HANDS ON DECK National Organizing Call to support two must-win Florida special elections. πŸ—³οΈ Winning these races means stopping the Tr...

There are 3 special elections coming up and those 3 seats are the keys to stopping the Congressional Republicans doing Trump & Musk’s evil bidding.
We need just 1 seat to block them, 2 seats to stop them, and with all 3 we can FLIP THE HOUSE.
Join us!!
Monday 2/24 @7:30 EST. πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
mobilize.us/s/Y9NrBb

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HHS to lose thousands of workers under Trump administration probationary job cuts Department of Health and Human Services officials expect most of the agency’s roughly 5,200 probationary employees to be fired.

HHS to lose thousands of workers under Trump administration probationary job cuts

apnews.com/article/trum...

14.02.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 562    πŸ” 217    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 7
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Good time to bring back this classic

31.01.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't have a lot of reach, but I'll amplify you as much as I can.

Injustice for one is injustice for all.

29.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you aren't aware of the #ADOS movement, please see this article penned by the illustrious Talib Kweli.

The hashtag is a digital false-flag movement meant to sow discord and divide the black vote. It's supported by white nationalists, who are never going to support reparations.

Don't be fooled.

29.01.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You guys need to see this and take it in…

Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.

23.01.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 31087    πŸ” 11487    πŸ’¬ 929    πŸ“Œ 891

That would require a spine. Or, at the very least, an acknowledgement that "the high road" only allows Republicans to dictate the terms of engagement.

24.01.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Repost this one every time I see it. We don't tolerate the intolerant.

23.01.2025 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was hoping somebody would respond with this. Lol

23.01.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you paying ATTENTION, yet?! πŸ‘‡

It’s. Already. Happening.

22.01.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2
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US police union that backed Trump says January 6 pardons send β€˜dangerous message’ Fraternal Order of Police and International Association of Chiefs of Police criticize blanket clemency to 1,500

THEY REALLY BELIEVED TRASHY trump BACKED THE BLUE!!πŸ™„
US police union that backed Trump says January 6 pardons send β€˜dangerous message’.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

22.01.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1

Note: NASA is not the only federal agency where this happened. Several other agencies (NIH and NSF) received similarly worded messages from their acting directors on Wednesday. arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...

22.01.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 242    πŸ” 97    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 14

Until our Overton Window no longer includes fascism, there is no legitimate "both sides" argument.

Neither Party may be right, but one listens better than the other and isn't actively attacking the rights of minorities and vulnerable populations.

22.01.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog.

Or a fascist posing as a liberal who is tired of the 'woke' stuff in order to sow division on the left.

Centrists have no moral or intellectual integrity.

22.01.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I do think it's important to remember that part of their strategy, for years now, has been using accounts that identify as 'liberal' and criticize 'woke'.

It enforces this idea that the Left is wildly divided.

Assume all centrists or 'liberal-but's are bots or fascists.

22.01.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Screenshot this for the archives. Disgraceful.

22.01.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 560    πŸ” 145    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 8

Anybody else remember what that felt like? When Google's founders seemed intent on doing only good things? When the oligarchy was still just oil and old money?

22.01.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've thought a lot lately about how an amusing thought I had circa 2009-11 has unfortunately not aged well.

While looking at political humor on the old Cheezburger meme site, I thought to myself:

"If you're a conservative on the internet, you're going to have a bad time."

Those were better days.

22.01.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Atheist Christmas Carol
YouTube video by Vienna Teng - Topic The Atheist Christmas Carol

With #Christmas just five days away now, this is a great time to share my personal favorite holiday song: "The Atheist Christmas Carol" by @viennateng.bsky.social

I've been listening to this song for over a decade now. It never fails to make me FEEL THINGS.

If course, that's just what she does.

20.12.2024 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Rule of law for thee, not for me(s)

16.12.2024 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Because only America is banning it.

16.12.2024 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Am I the only one getting a bit of an ick from naming the building after the current CEO? Can 2025 have a "Bob Iger learns the ills and consequences of hubris" plot?

13.12.2024 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0