Chris Burd
@cb253tx.bsky.social
Retired US Army veteran. A grants manager in an emergency management world. Exiled Texan. Proud adopted Washingtonian.
“An empire toppled by its enemies can rise again. But one which crumbles from within? That's dead... forever.”
- Helmut Zemo
“An empire toppled by its enemies can rise again. But one which crumbles from within? That's dead... forever.”
- Helmut Zemo
Dude, I don’t have time to explain to you how sarcasm works, but that person was obviously fucking with you.
Tom Emmer: "Somebody just sent me a meme that said, '$4 gas, $6 diesel -- not acceptable, but it's not gonna get me to vote for a communist'"
September 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Dude, I don’t have time to explain to you how sarcasm works, but that person was obviously fucking with you.
Fuck with my right to fish and I fuck with you, Donald.
Yeah, I said it.
Yeah, I said it.
Trump: "I could've banned fishing. The power of this office is crazy. I could've banned fishing. I think I'm gonna do that."
September 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Fuck with my right to fish and I fuck with you, Donald.
Yeah, I said it.
Yeah, I said it.
I want a full accounting of the work he does to justify his tax cuts.
Fair is fair.
Fair is fair.
🚨NEWS: Vivek Ramaswamy states he would vote to "significantly constrain and attach work requirements to most of the welfare state," explicitly highlighting Social Security and Medicaid.
September 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I want a full accounting of the work he does to justify his tax cuts.
Fair is fair.
Fair is fair.
Don’t let this go unnoticed. Navajo Nation will need help.
Search crews responding to a report about people being washed away near the community of Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico found the bodies of two adults and a child.
Three dead after being swept away by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation
Excessive rainfall was predicted through Thursday for areas throughout the Four Corners region, which includes New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado.
nbcnews.to
September 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Don’t let this go unnoticed. Navajo Nation will need help.
Oh, her campaign is done.
MAGA will turn on her, and independents and democrats wouldn’t piss on her if she was on fire.
MAGA will turn on her, and independents and democrats wouldn’t piss on her if she was on fire.
Florida Republican tries to save her seat by ... running ads against Trump
September 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Oh, her campaign is done.
MAGA will turn on her, and independents and democrats wouldn’t piss on her if she was on fire.
MAGA will turn on her, and independents and democrats wouldn’t piss on her if she was on fire.
This is absolutely wild. I’ve never seen polling like this out of Texas.
That said—polls aren’t elections. Check your registration, make a plan, and go vote.
That said—polls aren’t elections. Check your registration, make a plan, and go vote.
Texas Statewide Poll (Siena)
Senate
🔵James Talarico 49%
🔴Ken Paxton 43%
Governor
🔵Gina Hinojosa 49%
🔴Greg Abbott 45%
9/8-9/11
Link: reconmr.com/wp-content/u...
Senate
🔵James Talarico 49%
🔴Ken Paxton 43%
Governor
🔵Gina Hinojosa 49%
🔴Greg Abbott 45%
9/8-9/11
Link: reconmr.com/wp-content/u...
September 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
This is absolutely wild. I’ve never seen polling like this out of Texas.
That said—polls aren’t elections. Check your registration, make a plan, and go vote.
That said—polls aren’t elections. Check your registration, make a plan, and go vote.
So, which republicans get charged with elder abuse for this?
JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him
September 17, 2026 at 12:42 AM
So, which republicans get charged with elder abuse for this?
1. Cool story, Bob.
2. Only $2 mil??? Just go ahead and say you’re giving it to Netanyahu to launder as a tax write off.
2. Only $2 mil??? Just go ahead and say you’re giving it to Netanyahu to launder as a tax write off.
NEWS: Robert Kraft says he will commit $2 million to humanitarian aid in the Middle East after Ed Sheeran offered $2 million of his own, following the fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour. Kraft did not specify where the money will go or which organizations will receive it.
Robert Kraft Pledges $2 Million for Humanitarian Aid After Macklemore Challenge
The Patriots owner says Ed Sheeran asked him to match a separate $2 million commitment, potentially bringing their combined pledge to $4 million. It remains unclear where the money will go.
meidasnews.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:40 AM
1. Cool story, Bob.
2. Only $2 mil??? Just go ahead and say you’re giving it to Netanyahu to launder as a tax write off.
2. Only $2 mil??? Just go ahead and say you’re giving it to Netanyahu to launder as a tax write off.
This religious weasel always uses this move.
Discharge petition is coming. Hegseth will be impeached.
Discharge petition is coming. Hegseth will be impeached.
Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to force the release of more files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are all being left behind, blocked from votes. https://to.pbs.org/3USoIaQ
Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth
Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to force the release of more files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are all being left ...
to.pbs.org
September 17, 2026 at 12:31 AM
This religious weasel always uses this move.
Discharge petition is coming. Hegseth will be impeached.
Discharge petition is coming. Hegseth will be impeached.
The democrats are loving all of the pro bono ad campaigns.
Trump on his Iran war: "You have a higher gas -- it's a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done. Remember that. It's a little more. Frankly, even if it was a lot more."
September 17, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The democrats are loving all of the pro bono ad campaigns.
If you’ve lost Tater Salad, you’ve lost Texas.
Pack it up republicans. You’re done fucking up my state.
Pack it up republicans. You’re done fucking up my state.
Ron White: Eight of Ken Paxton’s assistants turned him into the FBI for fraud... They sued and won $6 million. Guess who paid that $6 million? You and me paid the $6 million for his bribery. His own party impeached him. He’s a criminal.
September 16, 2026 at 10:36 PM
If you’ve lost Tater Salad, you’ve lost Texas.
Pack it up republicans. You’re done fucking up my state.
Pack it up republicans. You’re done fucking up my state.
Because the AI companies are only doing this “slow down” so they can continue inflating their valuations and say they’re being responsible.
Don’t buy their bullshit for a second.
Don’t buy their bullshit for a second.
As AI giants start to sketch out plans they say could help avoid a potentially apocalyptic hacking campaign, many cybersecurity veterans have been left questioning: Why haven’t they called in the experts by now?
Cybersecurity experts say AI giants are shutting them out of safety plans
Cybersecurity experts told NBC News they were concerned that fundamental issues of cybersecurity weren’t being addressed.
nbcnews.to
September 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Because the AI companies are only doing this “slow down” so they can continue inflating their valuations and say they’re being responsible.
Don’t buy their bullshit for a second.
Don’t buy their bullshit for a second.
I completely despise the bastard, but my god, this is elder abuse.
He needs to be removed from his seat.
He needs to be removed from his seat.
Mitch McConnell is on his way to the Senate Agriculture Committee meeting on the Farm Bill.
September 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I completely despise the bastard, but my god, this is elder abuse.
He needs to be removed from his seat.
He needs to be removed from his seat.
Just keep blocking his nominees.
Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, will face lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation's doctor. https://to.pbs.org/3TaLsSJ
WATCH LIVE: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general
Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, will face lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation's doct...
to.pbs.org
September 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Just keep blocking his nominees.
Just go ahead and pencil in John Ossoff as reelected.
Damn.
Damn.
some wild weekly diesel jumps already over the last week:
Fort Stewart, GA +82c/gal
Moorhead, MN +82c/gal
Athens, GA +75c/gal
Santa Cruz, CA +73c/gal
Brunswick, GA +71c/gal
Atlanta, GA +70c/gal
Fort Myers, FL +70c/gal
West Palm Bch, FL +70c/gal
Dalton, GA +68c/gal
Fort Stewart, GA +82c/gal
Moorhead, MN +82c/gal
Athens, GA +75c/gal
Santa Cruz, CA +73c/gal
Brunswick, GA +71c/gal
Atlanta, GA +70c/gal
Fort Myers, FL +70c/gal
West Palm Bch, FL +70c/gal
Dalton, GA +68c/gal
September 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Just go ahead and pencil in John Ossoff as reelected.
Damn.
Damn.
No. This is a nonstarter.
Deregulation was a bunch of bullshit used by wealthy people to make themselves richer.
Deregulation was a bunch of bullshit used by wealthy people to make themselves richer.
Mike Johnson on OpenAI and Anthropic: "They can self-police. They can self-regulate."
September 16, 2026 at 1:56 PM
No. This is a nonstarter.
Deregulation was a bunch of bullshit used by wealthy people to make themselves richer.
Deregulation was a bunch of bullshit used by wealthy people to make themselves richer.
You're getting ripped off more than ever. Here's why.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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September 16, 2026 at 5:22 AM
PSA: Do not take geopolitical economic advice from Peter Navarro.
September 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
PSA: Do not take geopolitical economic advice from Peter Navarro.
Jesus Christ, I’m convinced these morons were born without a sense of self-awareness.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin: "The only way you can take a republic country like the United States and turn it into a communist country is by causing chaos on purpose and then saying, 'hey look, government is a mess. You need us, the communist country, to rule you.' It's insane."
September 15, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Jesus Christ, I’m convinced these morons were born without a sense of self-awareness.
Who’s been bumping Thrift Shop the last few days?
(Me 😁)
(Me 😁)
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts — including his touring band — abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who ...
www.chicagotribune.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Who’s been bumping Thrift Shop the last few days?
(Me 😁)
(Me 😁)
As if I needed more evidence to know that Hegseth only ever judged his technical expertise as a soldier by his pencil-whipped APFT score.
Exclusive: The Pentagon is asking commanders to nominate troops to attend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “State of the Force” address this September, and says the servicemembers must meet waist-to-height requirements and exhibit “impeccable” grooming standards. https://on.wsj.com/3VwFKeF
September 15, 2026 at 10:41 PM
As if I needed more evidence to know that Hegseth only ever judged his technical expertise as a soldier by his pencil-whipped APFT score.
Never take legal advice from this man. You’ll end up in prison.
Mike Johnson: "We reminded voters of the disastrous effects of the years under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, what we inherited when we took this over last January. We had a country on the brink of ruin." 🙃
September 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Never take legal advice from this man. You’ll end up in prison.
I’m trying to understand how Kennedy ever made into Oxford (UK).
I’ve given up understanding Patel. He’s been a fuck up since birth.
I’ve given up understanding Patel. He’s been a fuck up since birth.
PATEL: The previous regulation automatically disqualified any individual who participated in either side of it
KENNEDY: Either side of beastiality? So you disqualified the animal?
P: Well, we have great canines, but we're not going to disqualify them
K: I'm trying to understand why you did this.
KENNEDY: Either side of beastiality? So you disqualified the animal?
P: Well, we have great canines, but we're not going to disqualify them
K: I'm trying to understand why you did this.
September 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I’m trying to understand how Kennedy ever made into Oxford (UK).
I’ve given up understanding Patel. He’s been a fuck up since birth.
I’ve given up understanding Patel. He’s been a fuck up since birth.