Chris Van Arsdale
@cjvana.bsky.social
Retired English teacher. Former VB coach. Pro democracy, pro equity, proud ally, worried af about climate change.
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Trump’s and his real base of support — billionaires, Big Oil, Big Tech, defense contractors, & Wall Street — are looting the country at an unbelievable rate.
They are pumping money into the Nov 3 midterms because this election may limit what they can get away with moving forward.
Know the stakes.
They are pumping money into the Nov 3 midterms because this election may limit what they can get away with moving forward.
Know the stakes.
September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Trump’s and his real base of support — billionaires, Big Oil, Big Tech, defense contractors, & Wall Street — are looting the country at an unbelievable rate.
They are pumping money into the Nov 3 midterms because this election may limit what they can get away with moving forward.
Know the stakes.
They are pumping money into the Nov 3 midterms because this election may limit what they can get away with moving forward.
Know the stakes.
I want to live in an America in which everyone recognizes the climate crisis and every politician and corporation were working to find the best solutions.
August 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I want to live in an America in which everyone recognizes the climate crisis and every politician and corporation were working to find the best solutions.
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August 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Well…isn’t this a little gem.
@jenpsaki.bsky.social did you know about this?
@jenpsaki.bsky.social did you know about this?
July 24, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Well…isn’t this a little gem.
@jenpsaki.bsky.social did you know about this?
@jenpsaki.bsky.social did you know about this?
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ICE continues to kidnap, torture, & kill. ICE cannot be reformed—it must be abolished. We have championed legislation to immediately abolish ICE, hold abusers accountable, & repair communities. Your support is crucial to getting these bills passed. Sign & share: actionnetwork.org/petitions/aaactnow
July 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
ICE continues to kidnap, torture, & kill. ICE cannot be reformed—it must be abolished. We have championed legislation to immediately abolish ICE, hold abusers accountable, & repair communities. Your support is crucial to getting these bills passed. Sign & share: actionnetwork.org/petitions/aaactnow
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July 11, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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So a take on Balogun that I am not seeing.
Yes Trump/FIFA are clearly corrupt.
And also, I like beating teams when they are at their best, with all their players. USA/Belgium will be a more interesting match to me if all the players are healthy and on the pitch.
Yes Trump/FIFA are clearly corrupt.
And also, I like beating teams when they are at their best, with all their players. USA/Belgium will be a more interesting match to me if all the players are healthy and on the pitch.
July 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
So a take on Balogun that I am not seeing.
Yes Trump/FIFA are clearly corrupt.
And also, I like beating teams when they are at their best, with all their players. USA/Belgium will be a more interesting match to me if all the players are healthy and on the pitch.
Yes Trump/FIFA are clearly corrupt.
And also, I like beating teams when they are at their best, with all their players. USA/Belgium will be a more interesting match to me if all the players are healthy and on the pitch.
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On July 4, America’s 250th birthday, Reuters photographed a young Black woman surrounded by masked white supremacists.
Masked extremists in public. Masked ICE agents at people’s doors. Immigrants hunted. Rights treated like obstacles.
fight back PAXIS.app.
Help fight fascism: gofundme.com/f/PAXIS
Masked extremists in public. Masked ICE agents at people’s doors. Immigrants hunted. Rights treated like obstacles.
fight back PAXIS.app.
Help fight fascism: gofundme.com/f/PAXIS
July 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
On July 4, America’s 250th birthday, Reuters photographed a young Black woman surrounded by masked white supremacists.
Masked extremists in public. Masked ICE agents at people’s doors. Immigrants hunted. Rights treated like obstacles.
fight back PAXIS.app.
Help fight fascism: gofundme.com/f/PAXIS
Masked extremists in public. Masked ICE agents at people’s doors. Immigrants hunted. Rights treated like obstacles.
fight back PAXIS.app.
Help fight fascism: gofundme.com/f/PAXIS
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If you're an FBI analyst surging to Atlanta to review records, reach out to me. I'll keep you anonymous. Signal in bio. Please share this post widely.
July 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
If you're an FBI analyst surging to Atlanta to review records, reach out to me. I'll keep you anonymous. Signal in bio. Please share this post widely.
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It's unthinkable that a U.S. Senator would vote against releasing the Epstein files instead of demanding accountability. But that's exactly what Jon Husted did.
Even worse, just weeks before that vote, Husted accepted a maximum campaign contribution from one of Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators.
Even worse, just weeks before that vote, Husted accepted a maximum campaign contribution from one of Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators.
July 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
It's unthinkable that a U.S. Senator would vote against releasing the Epstein files instead of demanding accountability. But that's exactly what Jon Husted did.
Even worse, just weeks before that vote, Husted accepted a maximum campaign contribution from one of Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators.
Even worse, just weeks before that vote, Husted accepted a maximum campaign contribution from one of Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators.
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Here are the top 5 dogs of June!
June 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Here are the top 5 dogs of June!
Maeve has found a cool place in the yard to chill out.
June 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Maeve has found a cool place in the yard to chill out.
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🚨 BREAKING ACTION: Congress just formally leveled six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. From rewriting the Constitution to shield the executive branch to massive conflicts of interest, the high court has gone rogue.
Tell your reps to back impeachment NOW: 👇
Tell your reps to back impeachment NOW: 👇
Tell Congress: Impeach Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
June 13, 2026 at 12:14 PM
🚨 BREAKING ACTION: Congress just formally leveled six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. From rewriting the Constitution to shield the executive branch to massive conflicts of interest, the high court has gone rogue.
Tell your reps to back impeachment NOW: 👇
Tell your reps to back impeachment NOW: 👇
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RUSH performing Tom Sawyer in LA just this week. I love how the audience showed support for Anika Nilles, their new drummer. RIP Neil.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTqV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTqV...
Rush live June 11, 2026 "Tom Sawyer" Kia Forum Inglewood CA Night 3
YouTube video by James Wynne
www.youtube.com
June 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
RUSH performing Tom Sawyer in LA just this week. I love how the audience showed support for Anika Nilles, their new drummer. RIP Neil.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTqV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTqV...
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This Aussie is spot on, it will take years or decades to get rid of capitalism from the government.
It’s not just Trump, it’s everything behind him, oligarchs, money, corruption, corporations etc.
How can we fix this?
It’s not just Trump, it’s everything behind him, oligarchs, money, corruption, corporations etc.
How can we fix this?
June 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
This Aussie is spot on, it will take years or decades to get rid of capitalism from the government.
It’s not just Trump, it’s everything behind him, oligarchs, money, corruption, corporations etc.
How can we fix this?
It’s not just Trump, it’s everything behind him, oligarchs, money, corruption, corporations etc.
How can we fix this?
We need a Reform Party. I mean, I’ll vote for anyone who promises to take money out of politics, eliminate the electoral system, allow for criminally prosecuting a corrupt President, removing the power to pardon, etc, etc, etc.
Without these changes, and more, democracy is dead.
Without these changes, and more, democracy is dead.
May 26, 2026 at 1:09 PM
We need a Reform Party. I mean, I’ll vote for anyone who promises to take money out of politics, eliminate the electoral system, allow for criminally prosecuting a corrupt President, removing the power to pardon, etc, etc, etc.
Without these changes, and more, democracy is dead.
Without these changes, and more, democracy is dead.
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Here’s a thought — Maybe these people don’t deserve to be handsomely rewarded?
(From NPR)
(From NPR)
May 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Here’s a thought — Maybe these people don’t deserve to be handsomely rewarded?
(From NPR)
(From NPR)
If you had all the power in the government at your disposal, how would you ensure that the American people got a steady diet of reasonable and balanced news?
Because I don’t see an easy answer.
Because I don’t see an easy answer.
May 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
If you had all the power in the government at your disposal, how would you ensure that the American people got a steady diet of reasonable and balanced news?
Because I don’t see an easy answer.
Because I don’t see an easy answer.
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I love when I hear something so clearly expressed, and I intuitively knew it, but never thought it until I heard it.
RICK RUBIN on why Hollywood keeps making soulless movies:
"So many big movies are just not good because they're being made by people trying to make something they think someone else is going to like. That's not how art works. That's commerce."
"So many big movies are just not good because they're being made by people trying to make something they think someone else is going to like. That's not how art works. That's commerce."
May 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I love when I hear something so clearly expressed, and I intuitively knew it, but never thought it until I heard it.
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Let’s all post it and see if they indict all of us.
April 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Let’s all post it and see if they indict all of us.
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Someone told me to watch this SNL sketch about America’s “media-opoly.”
It feels eerily prophetic given today's media environment. Watch.
It feels eerily prophetic given today's media environment. Watch.
April 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Someone told me to watch this SNL sketch about America’s “media-opoly.”
It feels eerily prophetic given today's media environment. Watch.
It feels eerily prophetic given today's media environment. Watch.
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
April 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
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This is so well done. 👌
April 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This is so well done. 👌