Derek Straker
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dr_straker on Twatter. Now, I'm here...still talking nonsense.
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Variety is reporting that RJ Mitte, who played Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died. He was 34. No cause of death was immediately given. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star, Dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred in 'Breaking Bad' as Walter White Jr., has died. He was 34.
variety.com
October 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Variety is reporting that RJ Mitte, who played Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died. He was 34. No cause of death was immediately given. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
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i’m going to wait until all the facts are in before pre-judging an fbi raid of the regime’s political opponents
October 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
i’m going to wait until all the facts are in before pre-judging an fbi raid of the regime’s political opponents
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I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation.
I will not be silenced.
I will not be silenced.
October 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation.
I will not be silenced.
I will not be silenced.
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The raid on Rep. Omar is a FIVE ALARM FIRE. Trump is weaponizing the federal government to go after an opposition leader and escalate his viciously racist campaign against Somali Americans. We stand with Ilhan.
October 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The raid on Rep. Omar is a FIVE ALARM FIRE. Trump is weaponizing the federal government to go after an opposition leader and escalate his viciously racist campaign against Somali Americans. We stand with Ilhan.
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off the fucking rails. a rogue government.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say
Federal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.
apnews.com
October 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
off the fucking rails. a rogue government.
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I've said it many times, I'll say it again.
Task the mentally, emotionally, morally weakest person you can possibly find, and have them describe a strong man.
They will describe Trump.
Task the mentally, emotionally, morally weakest person you can possibly find, and have them describe a strong man.
They will describe Trump.
“.. The president also said he would not change the name of the Mississippi River .. adding that he has a particular affinity for the state because of his election outcomes.”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
October 11, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I've said it many times, I'll say it again.
Task the mentally, emotionally, morally weakest person you can possibly find, and have them describe a strong man.
They will describe Trump.
Task the mentally, emotionally, morally weakest person you can possibly find, and have them describe a strong man.
They will describe Trump.
He will literally die mad.
And I just think that's marvelous.
And I just think that's marvelous.
October 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
He will literally die mad.
And I just think that's marvelous.
And I just think that's marvelous.
Words cannot express how much I LOVE this track.
#NowPlaying "I Know You Are but What Am I?" - @mogwai.scot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQR...
#NowPlaying "I Know You Are but What Am I?" - @mogwai.scot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQR...
October 10, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Words cannot express how much I LOVE this track.
#NowPlaying "I Know You Are but What Am I?" - @mogwai.scot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQR...
#NowPlaying "I Know You Are but What Am I?" - @mogwai.scot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiQR...
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Part of why I don't like the AI-or-bust economy is the constant flopsweat of people on the news who say this HAS to work. Quit making everyone so anxious. Goddamn. If this is the next Google then why are you acting like this? I don't remember being told to buy an iPhone at gunpoint.
October 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Part of why I don't like the AI-or-bust economy is the constant flopsweat of people on the news who say this HAS to work. Quit making everyone so anxious. Goddamn. If this is the next Google then why are you acting like this? I don't remember being told to buy an iPhone at gunpoint.
I can't believe Bridgerton's original premise was the "let's pretend to be in a relationship" trope.
Unbecoming.
(I'm slightly late to the ball)
Unbecoming.
(I'm slightly late to the ball)
October 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
I can't believe Bridgerton's original premise was the "let's pretend to be in a relationship" trope.
Unbecoming.
(I'm slightly late to the ball)
Unbecoming.
(I'm slightly late to the ball)
Just remembering how TechnoFascists gets so incredibly *ANGRY* whenever their AI agents show any kind of "wokeness" because they *know* people will blindly believe whatever the machine will tell them.
For those not following NJ politics, please know that the Lt Gov resigned a few days ago because a report came out saying he did serial harassment, and yesterday he went on TV to say "i put that report through multiple AIs and they told me it wasn't sexual harassment."
Former university president
Former university president
October 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Just remembering how TechnoFascists gets so incredibly *ANGRY* whenever their AI agents show any kind of "wokeness" because they *know* people will blindly believe whatever the machine will tell them.
October 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
"your neighborhood" is the tell
Rep. Rich McCormick on data centers: "They're not gonna use your water. They're gonna keep your electricity rate low. They're gonna pay for your teachers, schools, roads, most likely your property taxes. You're gonna have more jobs. It's gonna be an amazing thing to have in your neighborhood."
September 30, 2026 at 2:42 PM
"your neighborhood" is the tell
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Time for this classic again.
September 30, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Time for this classic again.
I wonder if folks who lived before historical Bad Times knew if the bad times were coming?
Marine Le Pen is in a strong position to win the French presidential race next spring, unlike anything we've ever seen in past election cycles.
Today, she's up 14% & up 38% in a poll against 2 candidates who are, seemingly at this stage, her most likely runoff opponents.
www.rtl.fr/actu/politiq...
Today, she's up 14% & up 38% in a poll against 2 candidates who are, seemingly at this stage, her most likely runoff opponents.
www.rtl.fr/actu/politiq...
September 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
I wonder if folks who lived before historical Bad Times knew if the bad times were coming?
September 28, 2026 at 1:14 AM
It's so great that Texas Republicans are gonna cheat and that quite literally nothing is going to happen.
No one will get fined or fired, sued or jailed, pistol whipped or tree of libertied.
Nothing.
No one will get fined or fired, sued or jailed, pistol whipped or tree of libertied.
Nothing.
‼️ Weeks before midterms, Texas election officials have discovered that an unknown number of voter registration applications havent been processed due to an error by the DPS. The Texas Association of County Elected Officials say number could be "tens of thousands" - much of them in urban areas.
Error means unknown number of Texas voter registrations haven’t been processed yet
It’s unknown how many prospective voters have been affected.
www.votebeat.org
September 24, 2026 at 2:02 AM
It's so great that Texas Republicans are gonna cheat and that quite literally nothing is going to happen.
No one will get fined or fired, sued or jailed, pistol whipped or tree of libertied.
Nothing.
No one will get fined or fired, sued or jailed, pistol whipped or tree of libertied.
Nothing.
The guillotine is the compromise
NEW: @apnews.com confirms that ICE has begun electronically "disappearing" people in the agency's custody who have final orders of removal.
As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
As of last week, anyone jailed by ICE with a final order of removal will NOT appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, making them effectively vanish.
September 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The guillotine is the compromise
Me: ***Out of bed for a whole hour***
My body:
My body:
September 19, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Me: ***Out of bed for a whole hour***
My body:
My body:
Got my second Shingles vaccine yesterday and oh boy, it is knocking me on my ass!
Been up since 8 and have spent maybe 4 mins out of my bed. Lol
Been up since 8 and have spent maybe 4 mins out of my bed. Lol
September 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Got my second Shingles vaccine yesterday and oh boy, it is knocking me on my ass!
Been up since 8 and have spent maybe 4 mins out of my bed. Lol
Been up since 8 and have spent maybe 4 mins out of my bed. Lol
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Spoiler alert and whatnot. You don't have to completely understand how someone lives their life in order to LET someone live their life.
September 18, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Spoiler alert and whatnot. You don't have to completely understand how someone lives their life in order to LET someone live their life.
I'd get hired as a reporter, ask my initial question, then I'd ask "wait, what the fuck are you talking about" and then I'd get fired.
Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world--
TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also
TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also
September 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I'd get hired as a reporter, ask my initial question, then I'd ask "wait, what the fuck are you talking about" and then I'd get fired.