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Jon Stafford

@jonstafford.bsky.social

Aficionado of the absurd, progressive politics wonk, snark enthusiast, would-be pontificator, comic book lover, and all-around nerd. Probably thinking about superheroes right now.

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Deep inside a mountain, Britain prepares for Russian onslaught British military planners travelled to BodΓΈ, nestled between the sea and snow-capped peaks of the Arctic Circle, to war-game out the response to Russian threats.

Half a mile inside a mountain in the north of Norway, the UK is preparing for war.

07.11.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

2025 has not been kind to arrogant, entitled men born into privileged families and named Andrew.

07.11.2025 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Voters are quite possibly the dumbest creatures on Earth. Within two years of casting a vote they have completely forgotten about it and vote the opposite way. Lather, rinse, repeat.

06.11.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A 15-point win for VA gov. A 5-point win for VA AG in a race he was expected to lose. A 13-point win for NJ gov, in a race that was expected to be close. An outright majority in NYC in a three-way race. A 30-point win for Prop 50 in CA. #BlueWave #Election2025

05.11.2025 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 8

In the face of an embarrassing election loss, the aspiring autocrat doubles down on the autocracy. Because if elections aren't going to go your way, then maybe there don't need to be elections at all. Watch the Pantone Menace in the coming days.

05.11.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Establishment Dems pushing Janet Millsβ€”who would be 85 after her first termβ€”to run for Maine Senate.πŸ€¦πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

We HAVE a stellar candidate in Graham Platner (40), who rejects AIPAC, condemns Israel’s genocide in Gaza, demands universal healthcare, & is people funded. Donate $5 here: actl.ink/grmpltnerbgi...

20.09.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 497    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 6

LMAO @ Democrats saying they oppose Mamdani because he would be "deeply unpopular" as mayor. They oppose him because he will be deeply POPULAR as mayor and it scares the bejesus out of them.

15.09.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am deeply disappointed in John Roberts. They always call him an "institutionalist," but all he seems to care about is preserving "order" at the price of caving to authoritarians.

15.09.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won't seek re-election in Iowa in 2026 The two-term Republican had faced criticism from the right for wavering over Trump’s pick of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department. She was first elected to the Senate in 2014.

"We're all going to die." -Senator Joni Ernst

True. But sometimes our careers die first.

29.08.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The problem is that this SCOTUS will probably agree with MAGA-Lard-O.

28.08.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Harmonic Multiverse is the idea that all possible universes exist like notes in a vast cosmic symphony. Close realities differ slightly, like instruments playing a note sharp or flat, while distant ones are whole new tunes. Reality is harmony: fractal superpositions structured like music.

27.08.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The "negotiation" was that Germany and Japan unconditionally surrendered. No terms were offered.

25.08.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes I don't want to be perceived. Sometimes I want to be the center of attention. The fun part is that even I don't know how I'll feel at any given moment.

25.08.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alaska is the perfect place for a meeting with Putin because, like Ukraine, it used to be Russian territory but never will be again.

15.08.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why do they call it Mobile, Alabama when it hasn't moved in years?

14.08.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just to be clear: 47 doesn't hate war because he abhors violence and killing. He hates war for the same reason that he hates kids and animals: because they take attention away from him. He only wants chaos when HE orchestrates it.

13.08.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Current NYC mayoral polling:

Zohran Mamdani 44%
Andrew Cuomo 25%
Curtis Sliwa 12%
Eric Adams 7%

Hizzoner should probably start packing.

13.08.2025 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can you only see your children on weekends but don't?

Did your mom cosign for your truck?

Are you not allowed to buy Sudafed?

Do you still talk about the time you almost met Kid Rock?

Do you not wash your butthole because it's "too gay?"

If so, ICE wants to hire you!

11.08.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ghislaine Maxwell will name names, who will coincidentally be mostly Dems or MAGA enemies. She’ll claim 47 is a righteous man who read the Bible in his spare time and tried to get Epstein to change his wicked ways. Then she will get a pardon for her "bravery."

09.08.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
gray squirrel in hunched over bodybuilder pose

gray squirrel in hunched over bodybuilder pose

BRO DO YOU EVEN LIFT? Squirrel of the Day for August 7, 2025 #sqrlpix

07.08.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 261    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

Dude that's nuts.

09.08.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to boycott Dean Cain shows I have good news for you: he hasn't been in any for years.

09.08.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking about how if I were Paul Atreides none of the crazy stuff would have gone down because no effing way would I have stuck my hand in that box.

09.08.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hulk Hogan’s Spasming Cadaver Body-Slams Mortician CLEARWATER, FLβ€”After undergoing a medical emergency and dying last week at the age of 71, Hulk Hogan’s spasming cadaver reportedly lifted a mortician high above its head Monday and body-slammed the professional. β€œAt approximately 1:34 p.m., Hulk Hogan’s deceased corpse underwent spontaneous convulsions, at which point the cadaver bolted upright, ripped off its body bag, […]

Hulk Hogan’s Spasming Cadaver Body-Slams Mortician
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02.08.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2452    πŸ” 178    πŸ’¬ 64    πŸ“Œ 19

Fantastic Four: First Steps was good but should’ve been weirder. Best FF movie by far, but it felt like too much was cut. Cast is great. Reed & Sue dominated; Ben & Johnny deserved more. A solid B+, but played it too safe when it could’ve gone wild. Didn’t grab me like Superman did.

28.07.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Tom Lehrer

Photo of Tom Lehrer

My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.

27.07.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 28327    πŸ” 4773    πŸ’¬ 833    πŸ“Œ 686

There are also some plain old idiots defending them too. Call them wannabe oligarchs I guess.

27.07.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Laundry: the price we pay for not being cartoon characters who wear the same outfit every day.

27.07.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Baby grey squirrel, about 3 weeks old.

26.07.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gaza has 24 miles of coastline. The United States should be storming the beaches with aid shipments. If Israel doesn’t like it let them file a grievance with the Navy.

26.07.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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