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Chris Van Arsdale

@cjvana.bsky.social

English teacher. Pro democracy, pro equity, proud ally, worried af about climate change.

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He could decide to continue to run, and also say he is against ICE, Trump, MAGA, for science, for climate change solutions, etc. I mean, things that are obviously good and morally correct.

26.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What’s the floor for Trump’s approval polls?

He has all the racists, the idiots, and the assholes in America who will approve of everything, always.

I think we see 38% approval as his floor. Maybe 37%.

17.01.2026 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not at all. I want to be clear that I think the structure of the sport rewards bad behavior, especially ego-centrism. It’s less personal than I make it sound. And Lane Kiffin might be the slimiest.

08.01.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ran a sign stealing scandal at Michigan for 3 years, then left Michigan just as the NCAA was putting the heat on. Sherron Moore was his guy…

08.01.2026 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a cutie! I love Huskies!

07.01.2026 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m a Chefs fan, as well. I think that gives the Harbaughs too much credit. Jim is a slimy bastard, even by the low bar set by football coaches.

07.01.2026 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
Two border collies lying in the grass in the park after chasing frisbees.

Two border collies lying in the grass in the park after chasing frisbees.

Mine is Maeve, the blue merle, with her friend Lucy, the black and white. Both are border collies. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

07.01.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The most shameful day in American history We will never forget, and we will not let the nation or the world forget.

January 6, 2021 was the most shameful day in American history. It should live in infamy. We will never forget it, and we will not let the nation or the world forget β€” despite the revisionism of Trump and his lackeys in the Republican Party.

05.01.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3645    πŸ” 1359    πŸ’¬ 158    πŸ“Œ 80

I think Miller and Vought are telling Trump to say this. I think they want to use it as a pretext to arrest/detain more people who β€œlook” Venezuelan. I am so angry about everything.

19.12.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Totally agree. Hate Forrest Gump, thematic mess. And the number of people who think the box of chocolates simile is wonderful astounds me.

16.12.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

12.11.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 49925    πŸ” 15517    πŸ’¬ 1003    πŸ“Œ 675
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Donald Trump (Still) Hates His Biggest Supporters

22.10.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 665    πŸ” 247    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 40

cc: @gavinnewsom.bsky.social

19.10.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 11132    πŸ” 4497    πŸ’¬ 277    πŸ“Œ 287
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I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

15.10.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 22502    πŸ” 9707    πŸ’¬ 640    πŸ“Œ 397

Trump clearly understood that becoming president kept him out of prison. Therefore he knows if he loses power, he will likely go to prison.

He will do anything to stay in power. Anything.

09.10.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I went to a Light Phone. I jump on my laptop once or twice a day, but the rest of the day is mine. Most people would not like it, though.

25.09.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I could be wrong here. Is it possible that NYT is reporting on people who are conservative who are against the idea of retribution for the Kirk killing? I mean, literally politically conservative with some idea of fairness, understanding, and (heaven forbid) equity?

20.09.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pay attention. Something dark might be coming.

The murder of Charlie Kirk could have united Americans to confront political violence. Instead, Trump and his anti-democratic radicals look to be readying a campaign to destroy dissent.

1/ Here's what's happening.

14.09.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4337    πŸ” 1774    πŸ’¬ 379    πŸ“Œ 233

True. And to make South Korea deal to get them released, we have essentially kidnapped people and held them for ransom.

08.09.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seriously wish Mahomes had a legit receiving corps. I’m tired of playground football.

06.09.2025 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome video! They both look like border collies to me. Mine looks just like the blue Merle in the video!

29.08.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love KC. My family is there, though I moved after my school years. I really have some boundaries when I go. 95th is about it. I saw The Empire Strikes Back there at 95th and Metcalf.

26.08.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bruh, you are a historian. If you read the paper, you are working. In general, it would be impossible for you to *not* work.

13.08.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. And make just one Dakota.

11.08.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The challenges we now face must be met by a bold progressive populist movement that strengthens democracy and shakes up the system.

We can’t simply return to the path we were on before Trump.

We cannot accept the status quo of Big Money dominating our politics and economy.

10.08.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3259    πŸ” 917    πŸ’¬ 122    πŸ“Œ 45
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Just Sent! My latest about how Trump takes notes from Putin and Kim Jong Un and what it means for free and fair elections. Here is how it begins.

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07.08.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 690    πŸ” 253    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 4

Agreed, πŸ’―. I’d love a renewed Democratic platform that emphasizes government reform and accountability.

1. Remove money from politics. No PACs, no lobbyists, no exchange of money. Keep capitalism separate from democracy.

2. Fair and equitable representation.

etc

05.08.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, that’s fantastic

31.07.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This past week, the 79-year-old president announced he’s ended six wars (some that have been going on for centuries), asserted that windmills drive whales insane, called for BeyoncΓ© to be prosecuted, claimed Obama committed treason and complained a convicted pedophile β€œstole” teenage girls from him.

31.07.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 8097    πŸ” 2383    πŸ’¬ 374    πŸ“Œ 245

I’m in Ohio. Let’s have Vance comment on Gym Jordan’s district.

30.07.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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