Martin Tollefson
@confitesprit.bsky.social
Retired. Enjoy cooking, fly fishing, woodworking, music.
“There's only one rule that I know of, babies - God damn it, you've got to be kind.” - Kurt Vonnegut
"Living is easy with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see." - John Lennon
“There's only one rule that I know of, babies - God damn it, you've got to be kind.” - Kurt Vonnegut
"Living is easy with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see." - John Lennon
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"Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty in 2015 to structuring cash withdrawals to evade financial reporting requirements. The transactions were part of a hush-money arrangement to conceal his past sexual abuse of teenage boys."
October 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty in 2015 to structuring cash withdrawals to evade financial reporting requirements. The transactions were part of a hush-money arrangement to conceal his past sexual abuse of teenage boys."
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The road winds through the moor beneath a golden sky,
Where rain and sunlight meet as storms drift by.
Dark clouds gather, yet the evening burns bright,
And the wet road glimmers in the jewelled light.
Where rain and sunlight meet as storms drift by.
Dark clouds gather, yet the evening burns bright,
And the wet road glimmers in the jewelled light.
October 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The road winds through the moor beneath a golden sky,
Where rain and sunlight meet as storms drift by.
Dark clouds gather, yet the evening burns bright,
And the wet road glimmers in the jewelled light.
Where rain and sunlight meet as storms drift by.
Dark clouds gather, yet the evening burns bright,
And the wet road glimmers in the jewelled light.
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Calling alleged rape “bad decisions” isn’t a defense of due process. It’s victim-blaming dressed up as an op-ed.
If anyone thinks the Cornell 7 are experiencing an unfair rush to judgment, imagine if they were Black men. There would be another Trump-style Central Park Five ad. Or worse.
If anyone thinks the Cornell 7 are experiencing an unfair rush to judgment, imagine if they were Black men. There would be another Trump-style Central Park Five ad. Or worse.
October 4, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Calling alleged rape “bad decisions” isn’t a defense of due process. It’s victim-blaming dressed up as an op-ed.
If anyone thinks the Cornell 7 are experiencing an unfair rush to judgment, imagine if they were Black men. There would be another Trump-style Central Park Five ad. Or worse.
If anyone thinks the Cornell 7 are experiencing an unfair rush to judgment, imagine if they were Black men. There would be another Trump-style Central Park Five ad. Or worse.
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#ResistanceRoots
“What the people want is very simple — they want an America as good as its promise.”
— Barbara Jordan
“What the people want is very simple — they want an America as good as its promise.”
— Barbara Jordan
October 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
#ResistanceRoots
“What the people want is very simple — they want an America as good as its promise.”
— Barbara Jordan
“What the people want is very simple — they want an America as good as its promise.”
— Barbara Jordan
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Reposted by Martin Tollefson
#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1949: WERD, the first Black-owned radio station in the U.S., opens in Atlanta. Launched to give Black citizens a dedicated, independent voice in a segregated media landscape, the station became a vital command center for the growing Civil Rights Movement. /1
Today in history, 1949: WERD, the first Black-owned radio station in the U.S., opens in Atlanta. Launched to give Black citizens a dedicated, independent voice in a segregated media landscape, the station became a vital command center for the growing Civil Rights Movement. /1
October 4, 2026 at 12:47 AM
#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1949: WERD, the first Black-owned radio station in the U.S., opens in Atlanta. Launched to give Black citizens a dedicated, independent voice in a segregated media landscape, the station became a vital command center for the growing Civil Rights Movement. /1
Today in history, 1949: WERD, the first Black-owned radio station in the U.S., opens in Atlanta. Launched to give Black citizens a dedicated, independent voice in a segregated media landscape, the station became a vital command center for the growing Civil Rights Movement. /1
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Reposted by Martin Tollefson
Reposted by Martin Tollefson
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️™️
🧵 Nov. 11, 1909, Cairo, Illinois was the site of one of the most violent lynchings in American history. A mob not only lynched William James—a White man was lynched as well.
Yep. A double lynching.
Pull up a seat🪑.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Nov. 11, 1909, Cairo, Illinois was the site of one of the most violent lynchings in American history. A mob not only lynched William James—a White man was lynched as well.
Yep. A double lynching.
Pull up a seat🪑.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
October 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️™️
🧵 Nov. 11, 1909, Cairo, Illinois was the site of one of the most violent lynchings in American history. A mob not only lynched William James—a White man was lynched as well.
Yep. A double lynching.
Pull up a seat🪑.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Nov. 11, 1909, Cairo, Illinois was the site of one of the most violent lynchings in American history. A mob not only lynched William James—a White man was lynched as well.
Yep. A double lynching.
Pull up a seat🪑.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
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From J6 insurrection to Schmitt's humiliation, there is a straight line. The latter covered up the former to confuse understanding of Trump's treason. A THREAD.
1. Let's not say goodbye to Eric Schmitt just yet.
His story is about more than a power-mad senator falling on his face. It's part of a larger story about the Republicans defending the leader of an insurrection against the United States.
His story is about more than a power-mad senator falling on his face. It's part of a larger story about the Republicans defending the leader of an insurrection against the United States.
October 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
From J6 insurrection to Schmitt's humiliation, there is a straight line. The latter covered up the former to confuse understanding of Trump's treason. A THREAD.
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In 32 days, we’ll know whether the outcome of the midterm elections marks the beginning of the end for Trump. Hurrah if it does. But, while he is uniquely bad as president, it’s not just him we need to oust. The Project 2025ers won’t just disappear. Democratic norms won’t magically reappear.
October 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
In 32 days, we’ll know whether the outcome of the midterm elections marks the beginning of the end for Trump. Hurrah if it does. But, while he is uniquely bad as president, it’s not just him we need to oust. The Project 2025ers won’t just disappear. Democratic norms won’t magically reappear.
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I don't take tips on virtue from a man who used a pic of his stillborn child for a GoFundMe campaign for his children's burial garden named "Lincoln’s Place" when the project was never built, and Ogles repeatedly refused to disclose what happened to the tens of thousands of dollars donated.
October 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I don't take tips on virtue from a man who used a pic of his stillborn child for a GoFundMe campaign for his children's burial garden named "Lincoln’s Place" when the project was never built, and Ogles repeatedly refused to disclose what happened to the tens of thousands of dollars donated.
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I don’t like where this is headed. Hegseth thinks war is a fucking game.
Hegseth: "Today, at my direction, we are announcing the creation of Autonomous Warfare Command, or Autowarcom."
September 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I don’t like where this is headed. Hegseth thinks war is a fucking game.
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THIS WAS MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE.
A Florida grand jury found $10 MILLION meant to help provide health insurance for poor children was misappropriated for political purposes.
Moody & DeSantis took money meant for kids.
#GOPWarOnHealthcare
A Florida grand jury found $10 MILLION meant to help provide health insurance for poor children was misappropriated for political purposes.
Moody & DeSantis took money meant for kids.
#GOPWarOnHealthcare
September 29, 2026 at 10:41 PM
THIS WAS MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE.
A Florida grand jury found $10 MILLION meant to help provide health insurance for poor children was misappropriated for political purposes.
Moody & DeSantis took money meant for kids.
#GOPWarOnHealthcare
A Florida grand jury found $10 MILLION meant to help provide health insurance for poor children was misappropriated for political purposes.
Moody & DeSantis took money meant for kids.
#GOPWarOnHealthcare
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Ancient Yew Tree Somerset ✌️
September 29, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Ancient Yew Tree Somerset ✌️
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Jack Smith‘a scheduled to testify before @judiciarydems.senate.gov tomorrow, Sept 29, 2026.
Smith will make an ass out of Grassley as he outlines the complicity of Republican lawmakers in their attempt to help Trump thwart the will of American voters & overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Smith will make an ass out of Grassley as he outlines the complicity of Republican lawmakers in their attempt to help Trump thwart the will of American voters & overturn the results of the 2020 election.
September 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Jack Smith‘a scheduled to testify before @judiciarydems.senate.gov tomorrow, Sept 29, 2026.
Smith will make an ass out of Grassley as he outlines the complicity of Republican lawmakers in their attempt to help Trump thwart the will of American voters & overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Smith will make an ass out of Grassley as he outlines the complicity of Republican lawmakers in their attempt to help Trump thwart the will of American voters & overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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🧵History tells that St Peter’s Howden began as an Anglo-Saxon foundation, later granted by William the Conqueror to Durham Priory. In 1267 it became a collegiate church, supported by six local parishes, and over the next century grew into one of Yorkshire’s finest buildings. (It has
September 28, 2026 at 5:59 AM
🧵History tells that St Peter’s Howden began as an Anglo-Saxon foundation, later granted by William the Conqueror to Durham Priory. In 1267 it became a collegiate church, supported by six local parishes, and over the next century grew into one of Yorkshire’s finest buildings. (It has
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️™️
🧵On Feb. 26, 1931, the INS under the orders of Herbert Hoover deported up to 1.8 million people to Mexico. An investigation in 2004 revealed 60% were U.S. citizens.
Pull up a seat🪑. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/the...
🧵On Feb. 26, 1931, the INS under the orders of Herbert Hoover deported up to 1.8 million people to Mexico. An investigation in 2004 revealed 60% were U.S. citizens.
Pull up a seat🪑. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/the...
The Long History of Anti-Latino Discrimination in America | HISTORY
School segregation, lynchings and mass deportations of Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are just some of the injustices...
www.history.com
September 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️™️
🧵On Feb. 26, 1931, the INS under the orders of Herbert Hoover deported up to 1.8 million people to Mexico. An investigation in 2004 revealed 60% were U.S. citizens.
Pull up a seat🪑. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/the...
🧵On Feb. 26, 1931, the INS under the orders of Herbert Hoover deported up to 1.8 million people to Mexico. An investigation in 2004 revealed 60% were U.S. citizens.
Pull up a seat🪑. (cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.history.com/articles/the...
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Periodic reminder that Pamela Jo Bondi sits on the board. Along with Usha Vance. And Dan Scavino.
You know, those cultural giants.
You know, those cultural giants.
September 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Periodic reminder that Pamela Jo Bondi sits on the board. Along with Usha Vance. And Dan Scavino.
You know, those cultural giants.
You know, those cultural giants.
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Hey, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson here. I’m taking over the account to tell you about my new story.
For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards.
Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵
For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards.
Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵
September 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Hey, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson here. I’m taking over the account to tell you about my new story.
For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards.
Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵
For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards.
Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵
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Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal and his government has committed genocide in Gaza.
The United States should stop all military assistance to Israel.
Saying this is not antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
The United States should stop all military assistance to Israel.
Saying this is not antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
September 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal and his government has committed genocide in Gaza.
The United States should stop all military assistance to Israel.
Saying this is not antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
The United States should stop all military assistance to Israel.
Saying this is not antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
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There is a tendency to talk about people who receive support from the state as though they are somehow a completely different group from the rest of us: ‘taxpayers’ over here and ‘benefit claimants’ over there. My piece for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/non...
None of us knows what is around the corner
A personal testimonial of the life-saving benefits of a social security system that supports the people, and the dangers of villainising those who find need of it
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
There is a tendency to talk about people who receive support from the state as though they are somehow a completely different group from the rest of us: ‘taxpayers’ over here and ‘benefit claimants’ over there. My piece for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/non...
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🧵A fascinating character: The Reverend William Scoresby (1789–1857), Vicar of St Peter’s Church, was one of the most energetic and controversial Anglican clergyman in 19th-century Bradford. The son of whaling captain, William Scoresby, he first sailed to the Arctic aged ten and later
September 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🧵A fascinating character: The Reverend William Scoresby (1789–1857), Vicar of St Peter’s Church, was one of the most energetic and controversial Anglican clergyman in 19th-century Bradford. The son of whaling captain, William Scoresby, he first sailed to the Arctic aged ten and later
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@ablinken.bsky.social has had it with the extremists on both sides of the Israel — Palestine conflict.
#MAGA #DSA #Fauxgressives
#MAGA #DSA #Fauxgressives
September 22, 2026 at 3:54 AM
@ablinken.bsky.social has had it with the extremists on both sides of the Israel — Palestine conflict.
#MAGA #DSA #Fauxgressives
#MAGA #DSA #Fauxgressives