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Michael Steamread

@steamread.bsky.social

Student (again) of software development; hoping to go into backend maintenance and development. Also watching the crazy AI/LLM developments. Formerly a public educator (USA; English teacher grades 7-11; school counselor; assistant principal).

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Some basis exists. 2024 had fewer voters in total, and for both Dems and Gops. But the decline was lower for Gops, higher for Dems. Gops use more anger and fear than Dems, keeping the red voting base riled up. So the assumption is more Gop voters in midterms, fewer Dem voters.

18.02.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cruelty is their point. Their deliberate point.

15.02.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Consider that the entirety of that maldistribution and highly unequal level of capital / wealth ownership is working against all efforts to decrease the rot, it's going to be a very difficult mountain to climb.

15.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering rump's behavior indicates putin has serious dirt on him...with Schumer's, is there that quality of dirt on him too?

15.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

About 31% of all USA eligible voters turned out to vote for Rump in 2024. Not "half the country". Not a "mandate". A bit under 1/3rd, at most.

15.02.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"TACO" means both (1) "Trump always caves on" and (2) "Trump always cheats on".

15.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And until they can understand why a woman would say that, they should absolutely not touch any woman.

14.02.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I stopped giving attention to Pinker's views (scientific and non-) years ago. He started to give off that manipulative vibe.

14.02.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So they shot down a large party balloon with their fancy new laser toy.

12.02.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yet another rump and gop attempt at voter intimidation.

11.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

SG-1 show's success totally depended on (in order!) Tapping, Shanks, Judge, Davis, and Anderson.

11.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Central Texas Congressional Candidate Rebrands as "J. Gordon Mitchel" After Years of School Board Controversy A former Leander ISD trustee known for his role in high profile curriculum disputes has reentered the political arena under a new name as he seeks the Democratic nomination in Texas 17th Congressional...

Anti-"DEI" Republican James "Jim" MacKay who pushed library and school censorship near Austin decides to hide his past, change his name, and run for office as Democrat "J. Gordon Mitchel". No announcement; as quiet as can be.
www.openpr.com/news/4362801...

11.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An excellent story! I've seen a couple good video interpretations on YT, also!

09.02.2026 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

KLAN

09.02.2026 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gops: "But what about the children?!"
Everyone else: "So how about them Epstein Files allegations?"
Gops (*fingers in ears): "Lalalacanthearyouomg thebrownsandtranslalala."

09.02.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had a knock on the front door; stranger outside had a "MAGA" hat, big fake smile. Soon as he started the pitch, we gave a big "NOPE" and closed the door on him. He tried the "Just 60 seconds?" riposte, but fuck that. Come around wearing Ortsgruppen Nazi stuff, & get treated like it.

09.02.2026 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Two entire weeks yet to go! Plenty of time to start working on the larp! :D

08.02.2026 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump lies. KLAN lies. They all lie.

07.02.2026 04:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

KLAN lies. Her boss lies. Everything they tell us is a lie, except for their confessions (the stuff they accuse others of).

07.02.2026 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

KLAN lies. Her boss lies. She lies. Trust nothing they say. Give them no credibility or credit.

07.02.2026 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cancel all ICE funding.
Abolish ICE.
We must not allow Trump to have his own private militia. He tried for civil war on January 06; he will try it again with his new toy army.

03.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem!
Impeach KLAN!

Impeach Trump!

03.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem!
Impeach KLAN!

03.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem!
Impeach KLAN!

03.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trophy Club is a place, too.

03.02.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He and cronies led a violent coup attempt on January 06 after he lost an election. Of _course_ he will cheat, lie, and steal to rig this election too.

03.02.2026 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How about those Epstein files? Unredacted, 100% released? When's that out?

02.02.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

"Trophy Club" also.

02.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

From rump's behavior, it's obvious that putin has leverage material on him. The rump's words are meaningless; his actions that help putin have meaning.

02.02.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, uh, set in the same universe as Cashback? :)

30.01.2026 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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