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@bontster.bsky.social

Gen-Xer, Ex-X, uh....Xcited to be here?

86 Followers  |  457 Following  |  27 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  2.1316

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Hi! If a Progressive decides to run against @markwarner.bsky.social or (in a few years) @kaine.senate.gov, you will 100% have my $ and volunteer support. Those who capitulate have no place here!

10.11.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Get @kaine.senate.gov back on track. This is not a deal, it's a surrender!

10.11.2025 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hold. The. Line!

10.11.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As a currently furloughed federal worker, I ask you to NOT accept this. We are willing to do what it takes, don't make our sacrifice meaningless.

10.11.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@schumer.senate.gov, @kaine.senate.gov, @markwarner.bsky.social

Gentlemen, HOLD. THE. LINE.

Do not squander our opportunity. As a currently unpaid federal worker, I say again: Hold!

10.11.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

... Walk into a bar

28.10.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's time again as a notable Italian-American to note Christopher Columbus was an absolute piece of shit human who didn't land anywhere near this actual country so why the fuck should he stop the mail for the whole day

Anyway, Happy Indigenous People's Day, y'all

13.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6575    πŸ” 1191    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 33

@schumer.senate.gov @kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social - Don't give in. Hold the line. We've already given up too much.
#Shutdown

25.09.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal workers urge Democrats to stand up to White House Employees are asking lawmakers for actions ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government.

Do not accept a continuing resolution, democrats!

www.axios.com/2025/09/18/t...

18.09.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

18.09.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 62171    πŸ” 19812    πŸ’¬ 2031    πŸ“Œ 926

I feel like it’s a good time to remind everyone that Hillary was right.

About everything.

18.09.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3339    πŸ” 575    πŸ’¬ 154    πŸ“Œ 35

I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.

18.09.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 29484    πŸ” 5990    πŸ’¬ 948    πŸ“Œ 392

New PEN America statement: β€œThe firing and suspension of multiple journalists after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk should alarm anyone who cares about free speech and a free press. Taken together, these measures risk creating a chilling effect that extends beyond those directly targeted..."

15.09.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4839    πŸ” 1407    πŸ’¬ 112    πŸ“Œ 50

Oh, @washingtonpost.com. You have squandered the last bit of integrity you had. Bezos has destroyed an institution.

15.09.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is β€œallowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police

14.09.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 37859    πŸ” 11411    πŸ’¬ 1423    πŸ“Œ 679
A drawing of the United States being flushed down the toilet.

A drawing of the United States being flushed down the toilet.

Just found this in a drawer...true in 2004 and true now. Thanks @derfbackderf.bsky.social!

06.09.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinList

05.09.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sweet Jebus. They have already surrendered.

05.09.2025 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, Chuck. This is just so very sad.

04.09.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit says let them fight in front of a group of soldiers ALT: a man in a suit says let them fight in front of a group of soldiers

They eat their own:

"Newsmax sues Fox News, calling it a monopoly that abuses its power"

03.09.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

PBS News Hour is, hands down, one of the most worthwhile news programs. Support public media: www.pbs.org/passport/

29.08.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5418    πŸ” 1241    πŸ’¬ 80    πŸ“Œ 34

The people who say we talk too much about slavery are the same ones who insist that we need public monuments and statues of men who are famous solely for waging a war of treason in defense of slavery.

Statues that were created explicitly to deny any sense of "hope and progress" after the Civil War.

21.08.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8219    πŸ” 2235    πŸ’¬ 414    πŸ“Œ 109
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Why I left The Washington Post β€œDemocracy Dies in Darkness” β€” but what if the lights are going out from within?

An excellent piece on the changes happening inside one of the premier legacy media institutions.

glennkessler.substack.com/p/why-i-left...

07.08.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re calling for a Florida boycott over the inhumane β€œAlligator Alcatraz” detention site. Cancel your family vacation and choose a different destination this summer.

05.07.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 38326    πŸ” 10483    πŸ’¬ 1886    πŸ“Œ 776
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Opinion | Zohran Mamdani’s victory is bad for New York and the Democratic Party New York cannot take its greatness for granted. Mismanagement can ruin it.

The @washingtonpost.com, trying to outdo the NYT in crappy hot takes.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

FREE: archive.is/iBMmN

26.06.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PBS funding cuts: A blow to children who need it most β€œThe bottom line: We want high-quality public media that's accessible to kids."

The PBS funding cuts are a blow to children who need it most.

With more options than ever for kids' entertainment, producing research-backed, high-quality, non-advertising content for familiesβ€”particularly those in low-resource areasβ€”has never been more important.

18.06.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3735    πŸ” 1247    πŸ’¬ 136    πŸ“Œ 68

Barreling towards the apocalypse.

17.06.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are widespread reports of ICE agents abducting people while masked, without warrants or identification. Due to recent events, we strongly advise: do not open your door or car for anyone you don’t know. That’s the message. No need to elaborate.

17.06.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 27319    πŸ” 8207    πŸ’¬ 510    πŸ“Œ 248

A proper headline. Take note, @washingtonpost.com

15.06.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 16402    πŸ” 4028    πŸ’¬ 303    πŸ“Œ 110

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