R.L. BurnStein
@prairiepatriot.bsky.social
Senate Parliamentarian. Left is best
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Chicago is probably going to elect trump-lite john kelly for mayor.
October 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Chicago is probably going to elect trump-lite john kelly for mayor.
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Super Intelligence, please tell me which party started the Tariff war and currently controls the Senate?
October 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Super Intelligence, please tell me which party started the Tariff war and currently controls the Senate?
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Also when calculating the cost of this in these pieces, the cost of the US Navy escorting all these tankers is somehow assumed to be $0 instead of what it is actually is.
I don’t think a 21X increase in the cost to get a tanker out of the Persian Gulf with lower total exports than before the war is an achievement.
And I think it’s odd that so much of the press has been covering it as if we should see this as positive, with “Better Than You Think”-style “explainers.”
And I think it’s odd that so much of the press has been covering it as if we should see this as positive, with “Better Than You Think”-style “explainers.”
“The cost of carrying oil from inside the Persian Gulf to China rose to a record $1.3 million a day Monday.
“The rate averaged close to $60,000 a day last year.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“The rate averaged close to $60,000 a day last year.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 7, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Also when calculating the cost of this in these pieces, the cost of the US Navy escorting all these tankers is somehow assumed to be $0 instead of what it is actually is.
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A bunch of folks who have never had empathy for Palestinian deaths are quoted here en masse responding to an accurate, smart, and thought out statement.
Same as if ever was. Zohran is great. His critics continue to relegate themselves into history's villain pile.
Same as if ever was. Zohran is great. His critics continue to relegate themselves into history's villain pile.
Mamdani’s October 7th Anniversary Message Sparks Fury on Left and Right: ‘Shame On You’
Mamdani’s October 7th Anniversary Message Sparks Fury on Left and Right: ‘Shame On You’
Moskowitz fumed, “He basically said ‘The Jews that died, sad, but it’s their fault.’ He needs the city’s antisemitism policy for himself. Just an atrocious statement.”
The post Mamdani’s October 7th Anniversary Message Sparks Fury on Left and Right: ‘Shame On You’ first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
October 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A bunch of folks who have never had empathy for Palestinian deaths are quoted here en masse responding to an accurate, smart, and thought out statement.
Same as if ever was. Zohran is great. His critics continue to relegate themselves into history's villain pile.
Same as if ever was. Zohran is great. His critics continue to relegate themselves into history's villain pile.
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Shouldn't the Democrats have something like an Elon Donations Tracker posted on all of their websites and social media? Make this SALIENT?
Might it make sense to point out repeatedly that he is a white supremacist and ask the public why he would be backing the GOP?
Might it make sense to point out repeatedly that he is a white supremacist and ask the public why he would be backing the GOP?
In the last 24 hours, Elon added $5,423,645.66. New totals include:
$13,131,789.48 vs @jamestalarico.bsky.social
$6,308,848.86 vs @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
$5,117,111.82 vs @abdulelsayed.bsky.social
$1,991,872.98 vs @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social
$1,176,301.42 vs @troyjackson207.bsky.social
$13,131,789.48 vs @jamestalarico.bsky.social
$6,308,848.86 vs @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
$5,117,111.82 vs @abdulelsayed.bsky.social
$1,991,872.98 vs @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social
$1,176,301.42 vs @troyjackson207.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Shouldn't the Democrats have something like an Elon Donations Tracker posted on all of their websites and social media? Make this SALIENT?
Might it make sense to point out repeatedly that he is a white supremacist and ask the public why he would be backing the GOP?
Might it make sense to point out repeatedly that he is a white supremacist and ask the public why he would be backing the GOP?
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I'm increasingly frustrated that people who are anti-AI aren't being taken seriously, and taking a page out of my thoughts on why the anti-trans backlash got as far as it did I'm starting to think the anti-AI side isn't extreme enough.
October 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
I'm increasingly frustrated that people who are anti-AI aren't being taken seriously, and taking a page out of my thoughts on why the anti-trans backlash got as far as it did I'm starting to think the anti-AI side isn't extreme enough.
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I’m ready to be a CEO. I promise to take on debt, fire anyone who seems better than me at anything, and insist you’re going to love my product that kills you
October 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I’m ready to be a CEO. I promise to take on debt, fire anyone who seems better than me at anything, and insist you’re going to love my product that kills you
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Skydance now owns Nick, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, and MTV, effectively ending US TV animation as we know it. Countless jobs will be lost, and fewer new shows will be created. An apocalyptic scenario for cartoons, yet it's maybe the 5th-worst thing about the Paramount-WB merger!
October 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Skydance now owns Nick, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, and MTV, effectively ending US TV animation as we know it. Countless jobs will be lost, and fewer new shows will be created. An apocalyptic scenario for cartoons, yet it's maybe the 5th-worst thing about the Paramount-WB merger!
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Thinking back to a year ago, when Ezra Klein did a podcast with Ross Douthat & said that to be competitive Democrats should run anti-abortion candidates in Ohio & Kansas.
New YouGov polls of 7 Senate races
TX Talarico 50%, Paxton 44%
OH Brown 49%, Husted 45%
KS Hamilton 48%, Marshall 45%
MI El-Sayed 49%, Rogers 48%
NE Osborn 48%, Ricketts 47%
NH Pappas 51%, Sununu 43%
FL Moody 49%, Nixon 44%
(Links in reply)
TX Talarico 50%, Paxton 44%
OH Brown 49%, Husted 45%
KS Hamilton 48%, Marshall 45%
MI El-Sayed 49%, Rogers 48%
NE Osborn 48%, Ricketts 47%
NH Pappas 51%, Sununu 43%
FL Moody 49%, Nixon 44%
(Links in reply)
October 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Thinking back to a year ago, when Ezra Klein did a podcast with Ross Douthat & said that to be competitive Democrats should run anti-abortion candidates in Ohio & Kansas.
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it may not be his origin story but “nobody liked my art” is such a common denominator among world-historic assholes
Never forget that David Ellison's Skydance Media was originally created so he could be an actor.
Skydance's first film was 'Flyboys' starring James Franco and... David Ellison. David and his daddy invested $60m to make Flyboys.
It grossed $17m
Here's a bit of David's acting:
Skydance's first film was 'Flyboys' starring James Franco and... David Ellison. David and his daddy invested $60m to make Flyboys.
It grossed $17m
Here's a bit of David's acting:
October 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
it may not be his origin story but “nobody liked my art” is such a common denominator among world-historic assholes
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White supremacist cops take a minority citizen, drive him out to the woods as a threat, and leave him there.
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
4/ Fernando Vasquez, an 18-year-old citizen, was on break from work when agents chased and handcuffed him, then put him in their truck.
After realizing their mistake, the agents left the teen alone in the woods, with no way to get home.
Then they threw his ID out of the truck.
After realizing their mistake, the agents left the teen alone in the woods, with no way to get home.
Then they threw his ID out of the truck.
October 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
White supremacist cops take a minority citizen, drive him out to the woods as a threat, and leave him there.
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
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The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens.
We are.
500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term.
Our tally is almost certainly an undercount.
THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
We are.
500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term.
Our tally is almost certainly an undercount.
THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
October 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens.
We are.
500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term.
Our tally is almost certainly an undercount.
THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
We are.
500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term.
Our tally is almost certainly an undercount.
THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
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Relative got a $500 check from US Treasury and a shocking letter full of lies signed by Trump and ending with "May God bless you". Basically a pre-electoral bribe. News reports say they're sending almost a million of these. Full text in alt below. (I told him to cash it quick before it bounces.)
![Dear [name],
For years, the Biden Administration overcharged you to fund the operation of HealthCare.gov. That money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the Government, and now, I am returning it to you!
With this Historic Action, my Administration is taking the surplus funds that accumulated from the Obamacare ''Premium Tax" and issuing a one-time $500 REFUND to Americans who use the HealthCare.gov platform to purchase their health insurance, but who do not receive Taxpayer Subsidies to help pay for their Coverage. You have paid into this flawed System, and now you are finally getting something back.
Healthcare Dollars should benefit Patients, not Insurance Companies or Government Bureaucrats. Since returning to office, I have fought to lower Healthcare Costs, increase Accountability, and Put Patients First. Through TrumpRx, we are delivering massive discounts on Household Prescription Drugs, and my Most-Favored-Nation Pricing Agreements have already saved Americans more than 1 Billion Dollars on much-needed Medications. We also secured an unprecedented 50 Billion Dollar investment to transform Rural Healthcare, expanded access to Health Saving Accounts for millions of people on Obamacare, and restored Pnce Transparency, all while roofing out the Waste, Fraud, and abuse across our Healthcare System.
I am proud to return your money to you, and I will never stop fighting to put the American People FIRST, restore Affordability, protect your hard-earned money, and lower the Cost of Healthcare.
May God bless you, and may He continue to bless the United States of America!
Sincerely,
[signed]
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nnffk6m46cmabw3e6cxo2fhj/bafkreidnkmkq4exjng37i7mvp4oqyjftbfleykhwke4k22lsnpntgmxpla)
October 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Relative got a $500 check from US Treasury and a shocking letter full of lies signed by Trump and ending with "May God bless you". Basically a pre-electoral bribe. News reports say they're sending almost a million of these. Full text in alt below. (I told him to cash it quick before it bounces.)
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vile, disgusting, irredeemable people
Megyn Kelly: "...this is probably a first for her. She's probably thrilled to be so admired because she clearly didn't grow up the incredibly beautiful one."
Megyn Kelly on Cornell's Jane Doe: "I'm just going to be honest, she's not the most attractive gal. She's extremely beefy in her arms and her legs."
www.mediamatters.org
October 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
vile, disgusting, irredeemable people
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Very saddened to say I won’t be able to headline Tim Pool’s student event in Chicago this week.
I unfortunately have other plans.
I unfortunately have other plans.
![Hi Katherine,
Timcast Media is partnering with the Chicago Thinker to host a student event in Chicago on October 9 at 4:00 PM.
The event will feature a one-on-one conversation with Tim Pool followed by a live student Q&A. To create a dynamic and balanced dialogue, we are specifically seeking a featured guest to represent a left-leaning perspective.
Timcast Media will fully cover and arrange all travel and accommodations.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[REDACTED]
Hi Lisa,
Sorry, I'll be too busy slamming my hand in a car door that day to talk with Tim. Hope you understand.
Kat](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ats4shmeia7i7ildqm3denmd/bafkreihrnihg6l6eacs4g7kcvw3y2loydewmvlmo4g4adezheys6j3byim)
October 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Very saddened to say I won’t be able to headline Tim Pool’s student event in Chicago this week.
I unfortunately have other plans.
I unfortunately have other plans.
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in a just world someone would stone cold stun these guys into concrete
Found the perfect screengrab to use the next time someone tries to tell me I’m missing out on important discourse by not using Elon Musk’s mircoblog site
October 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
in a just world someone would stone cold stun these guys into concrete
At risk of “infighting” why the heck would CTU run a candidate who has any risk of allegations related to students???
Is this not the first thing you would vet when deciding on which candidate to run?
I know for a fact there are decent members, so why not them?
Is this not the first thing you would vet when deciding on which candidate to run?
I know for a fact there are decent members, so why not them?
October 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
At risk of “infighting” why the heck would CTU run a candidate who has any risk of allegations related to students???
Is this not the first thing you would vet when deciding on which candidate to run?
I know for a fact there are decent members, so why not them?
Is this not the first thing you would vet when deciding on which candidate to run?
I know for a fact there are decent members, so why not them?
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Folks have insulted:
My Southern drawl.
My loc’d hair.
My clothes.
My shoes.
My intelligence.
I’ve been called a ghetto Black b!t€h.
Now @JDVance says I don’t belong and should leave the very country my ancestors helped build.
This is a lot y’all. It is.
#AngieForFlorida
My Southern drawl.
My loc’d hair.
My clothes.
My shoes.
My intelligence.
I’ve been called a ghetto Black b!t€h.
Now @JDVance says I don’t belong and should leave the very country my ancestors helped build.
This is a lot y’all. It is.
#AngieForFlorida
October 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Folks have insulted:
My Southern drawl.
My loc’d hair.
My clothes.
My shoes.
My intelligence.
I’ve been called a ghetto Black b!t€h.
Now @JDVance says I don’t belong and should leave the very country my ancestors helped build.
This is a lot y’all. It is.
#AngieForFlorida
My Southern drawl.
My loc’d hair.
My clothes.
My shoes.
My intelligence.
I’ve been called a ghetto Black b!t€h.
Now @JDVance says I don’t belong and should leave the very country my ancestors helped build.
This is a lot y’all. It is.
#AngieForFlorida
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Imagine if President Obama had flown around the country with a substitute wife because Michelle hated his guts. The media would have filed impeachment papers themselves
October 3, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Imagine if President Obama had flown around the country with a substitute wife because Michelle hated his guts. The media would have filed impeachment papers themselves
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Trump could nominate the worst person with a law degree in America and this Republican senate will confirm that person. That includes Susan Collins, who always confirms Trump’s justices. The only chance you have to keep that person off the court is to elect Democratic senators.
October 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Trump could nominate the worst person with a law degree in America and this Republican senate will confirm that person. That includes Susan Collins, who always confirms Trump’s justices. The only chance you have to keep that person off the court is to elect Democratic senators.
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I’m sorry, what’s that acronym again?
Army is establishing a new command. FASCOM = Futures and Autonomous Systems Command.
October 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM
I’m sorry, what’s that acronym again?
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Sad news everyone. Our beloved friend the computer has now become a hated enemy
October 2, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Sad news everyone. Our beloved friend the computer has now become a hated enemy
Honestly, if you were doing this and didn’t feel wrong for it, will jail be enough?
Everyone involved in this process — including the Palantir employees — have to be investigated and probably go to jail.
NEW: DHS agents tracked people observing ICE arrests, photographed them, ran their plates, pulled personal information, and added them to a Palantir database, according to newly unsealed court filings.
w/ @regret.bsky.social
w/ @regret.bsky.social
October 2, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Honestly, if you were doing this and didn’t feel wrong for it, will jail be enough?