Ethan Brownell
@eefinbruh.bsky.social
Maine HTOY 2023👨🏫
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Mostly here for Magic content!
Father of 3 👧🧒👧
Mostly here for Magic content!
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At 5 in the morning the president and his party are focused on the really important things for every day Americans: a luxury golf course
Trump: "The Department of Interior wants to take a terrible and very unsafe golf course, and make it into a great, safe, and prestigious golf course ... They do not need an approval. Work is scheduled to begin IMMEDIATELY!"
October 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
At 5 in the morning the president and his party are focused on the really important things for every day Americans: a luxury golf course
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In the BDN:
Bill Green reveals his sister works on the Collins campaign and thinks it's "dumb" that Troy says “If you work hard, you ought to be able to take your kid to the doctor...to buy groceries.. to retire with Medicare and Social Security... that your hard work paid off.” #mepolitics
Bill Green reveals his sister works on the Collins campaign and thinks it's "dumb" that Troy says “If you work hard, you ought to be able to take your kid to the doctor...to buy groceries.. to retire with Medicare and Social Security... that your hard work paid off.” #mepolitics
October 19, 2026 at 2:16 PM
In the BDN:
Bill Green reveals his sister works on the Collins campaign and thinks it's "dumb" that Troy says “If you work hard, you ought to be able to take your kid to the doctor...to buy groceries.. to retire with Medicare and Social Security... that your hard work paid off.” #mepolitics
Bill Green reveals his sister works on the Collins campaign and thinks it's "dumb" that Troy says “If you work hard, you ought to be able to take your kid to the doctor...to buy groceries.. to retire with Medicare and Social Security... that your hard work paid off.” #mepolitics
No one is asking for a flying car. They're asking for a safe and affordable car and public transportation. Stop being a loser.
October 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
No one is asking for a flying car. They're asking for a safe and affordable car and public transportation. Stop being a loser.
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The latest Musk publicity stunt with his “”””flying”””” car illustrates the broader issue with a lot of the tech industry these days (particularly AI, but related to enshittification in general) in that:
What pressing problem is this supposed to solve, and does it do so efficiently and effectively?
What pressing problem is this supposed to solve, and does it do so efficiently and effectively?
October 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The latest Musk publicity stunt with his “”””flying”””” car illustrates the broader issue with a lot of the tech industry these days (particularly AI, but related to enshittification in general) in that:
What pressing problem is this supposed to solve, and does it do so efficiently and effectively?
What pressing problem is this supposed to solve, and does it do so efficiently and effectively?
Regardless of if you agree or not, this is exactly how you answer this sort of question. A direct answer with a pivot to your focus. A firm "Yes, but relatedly, this is what I'm focused on in health"
10/16 Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson would vote to impeach RFK Jr. if it came up; Senator Susan Collins still does not regret her vote to confirm him as Health and Human Services secretary #maine #MEpolitics
October 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Regardless of if you agree or not, this is exactly how you answer this sort of question. A direct answer with a pivot to your focus. A firm "Yes, but relatedly, this is what I'm focused on in health"
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some deranged lunatic is going to storm an elementary school with an ar15 looking for the schools surgical center and the media is going to pretend we have no idea where they got that idea from
Trump: "They want to cut your children. It's unbelievable what they do. Your son leaves as Jimmy and comes home in three days as Janet, and they don't even ask you. They can take your child out of school and do whatever the hell they want. Minnesota is one of those states."
October 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
some deranged lunatic is going to storm an elementary school with an ar15 looking for the schools surgical center and the media is going to pretend we have no idea where they got that idea from
Hey, there IS this One Weird Trick to making sure that healthcare payments don't go to insurance companies....
Trump: "We will pass a truly great healthcare plan that will stop all payments to big insurance companies"
October 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Hey, there IS this One Weird Trick to making sure that healthcare payments don't go to insurance companies....
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Murray is Susan Collins’ Democratic counterpart on the Senate Appropriations Committee. If Dems take the chamber, Murray would become Approps Chair. #mepolitics
Tens of billions for Trump's war.
$0 to stop your health insurance premiums from doubling.
That's a choice Republicans made.
$0 to stop your health insurance premiums from doubling.
That's a choice Republicans made.
October 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Murray is Susan Collins’ Democratic counterpart on the Senate Appropriations Committee. If Dems take the chamber, Murray would become Approps Chair. #mepolitics
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Economist here: Job lock isn’t an indication workers are “very happy”—quite the opposite, actually. It’s a sign workers are staying put because alternatives are drying and leaving risks their benefits. It signals a cooling labor market, slower wage growth, and degrading overall economic wellbeing.
Trump Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling: "We're seeing people staying in their jobs longer now ... we're seeing people very happy where they are in their jobs because employers are doing better."
October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Economist here: Job lock isn’t an indication workers are “very happy”—quite the opposite, actually. It’s a sign workers are staying put because alternatives are drying and leaving risks their benefits. It signals a cooling labor market, slower wage growth, and degrading overall economic wellbeing.
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Latest WSJ poll:
"63% want to pause AI development
61% want a billionaire wealth tax
59% want Medicare for All
57% want a $20 minimum wage
58% want to end U.S. military aid to Israel"
This is the center of the country politically. it is time all adjust to this political spectrum, esp. media.
"63% want to pause AI development
61% want a billionaire wealth tax
59% want Medicare for All
57% want a $20 minimum wage
58% want to end U.S. military aid to Israel"
This is the center of the country politically. it is time all adjust to this political spectrum, esp. media.
October 1, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Latest WSJ poll:
"63% want to pause AI development
61% want a billionaire wealth tax
59% want Medicare for All
57% want a $20 minimum wage
58% want to end U.S. military aid to Israel"
This is the center of the country politically. it is time all adjust to this political spectrum, esp. media.
"63% want to pause AI development
61% want a billionaire wealth tax
59% want Medicare for All
57% want a $20 minimum wage
58% want to end U.S. military aid to Israel"
This is the center of the country politically. it is time all adjust to this political spectrum, esp. media.
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If you live in Washington County, you’re about 2.5 times more likely to be a victim of the Medicaid cuts than if you live in Sagadahoc County. #mepolitics
September 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM
If you live in Washington County, you’re about 2.5 times more likely to be a victim of the Medicaid cuts than if you live in Sagadahoc County. #mepolitics
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September 29, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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I've been a sportsman in Maine my whole life, long before I thought about running for office. Paul LePage's record on Maine's outdoors speaks for itself, he's sided with developers over conservation again and again. Sportsmen deserve better in Washington.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
I've been a sportsman in Maine my whole life, long before I thought about running for office. Paul LePage's record on Maine's outdoors speaks for itself, he's sided with developers over conservation again and again. Sportsmen deserve better in Washington.
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Taps the sign
September 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Taps the sign
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Collins endorsed virulently anti-choice politicians while claiming Maine women's reproductive rights are safe. But if voters did what she wants and elected them, they'd repeal our great laws.
That's one of many ways Collins misleads on abortion. #mepolitics amyfried.substack.com/p/collins-ma...
That's one of many ways Collins misleads on abortion. #mepolitics amyfried.substack.com/p/collins-ma...
Contrary to Collins, Maine’s laws aren’t enough to protect women
How Susan Collins misleads on abortion, Part 2
amyfried.substack.com
September 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Collins endorsed virulently anti-choice politicians while claiming Maine women's reproductive rights are safe. But if voters did what she wants and elected them, they'd repeal our great laws.
That's one of many ways Collins misleads on abortion. #mepolitics amyfried.substack.com/p/collins-ma...
That's one of many ways Collins misleads on abortion. #mepolitics amyfried.substack.com/p/collins-ma...
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Wow this is damming stuff. Collins took donations in exchange for steering taxpayer dollars to bogus navy contracts. Seems like textbook corruption.
And then Trump killed the investigation. #mepolitics
www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
And then Trump killed the investigation. #mepolitics
www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
www.propublica.org
September 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Wow this is damming stuff. Collins took donations in exchange for steering taxpayer dollars to bogus navy contracts. Seems like textbook corruption.
And then Trump killed the investigation. #mepolitics
www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
And then Trump killed the investigation. #mepolitics
www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
It's me. I'm Soup Magneto.
Just remembered one of the greatest X-Men posts of all time
![Tweet by @alexqarbuckle:
SOUP MAGNETO: There’s something different about you today. New haircut?
GUARD: Nope.
SOUP MAGNETO: Ah yes… you had a big bowl of Soup for lunch.
GUARD: What? I —AAAUUGHH [soup molecules are torn from his body and formed into bouillon cubes which smash the soup-free prison]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lojkcigrynofx7pazpejcrck/bafkreif7yoi5cni72l6ysw46esqfy2zc3q4xu73rndv5efct5t33rbauey)
September 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It's me. I'm Soup Magneto.
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The Donald did this www.midcoastvillager.com/news/maine-h...
Maine Heating Oil Prices Up 74% From Last Year
As temperatures drop, the war in Iran is driving fuel prices up.
www.midcoastvillager.com
September 18, 2026 at 3:58 AM
The Donald did this www.midcoastvillager.com/news/maine-h...
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POV: You’re at the Troy Jackson Contra Dance in Orono
September 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
POV: You’re at the Troy Jackson Contra Dance in Orono
It makes me absolutely batty that many folks can just TANK higher prices across the board with the air of "inflation, amirite", but also expect education costs to remain static. Educating kids involves heating, energy, supplies, food, salaries, healthcare, transportation, etc...
September 12, 2026 at 12:51 PM
It makes me absolutely batty that many folks can just TANK higher prices across the board with the air of "inflation, amirite", but also expect education costs to remain static. Educating kids involves heating, energy, supplies, food, salaries, healthcare, transportation, etc...
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Since becoming president again, Trump has promised:
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
-$5000 "dividend" if Rs win midterms
No checks have been issued
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
-$5000 "dividend" if Rs win midterms
No checks have been issued
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
Trump: "If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate...I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000."
September 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Since becoming president again, Trump has promised:
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
-$5000 "dividend" if Rs win midterms
No checks have been issued
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
-$5000 "dividend" if Rs win midterms
No checks have been issued
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
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Congratulations for 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year and MCSS’s own treasurer Donna Olsen for becoming a National Finalist for @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social l History Teacher of the Year!
Donna is an amazing teacher at Lewiston High School and is invaluable to our council!
Donna is an amazing teacher at Lewiston High School and is invaluable to our council!
September 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Congratulations for 2026 Maine History Teacher of the Year and MCSS’s own treasurer Donna Olsen for becoming a National Finalist for @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social l History Teacher of the Year!
Donna is an amazing teacher at Lewiston High School and is invaluable to our council!
Donna is an amazing teacher at Lewiston High School and is invaluable to our council!
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"Collins is arguing that her presence in the Senate protects her constituents from a regime that she supports 95% of the time. When Mainers head to the polls, they are largely voting on whether her seniority and the privileges it affords the state is worth the cost to the rest of the nation."
Mainers’ grand bargain • Maine Morning Star
As the only Senate Republican representing a state that has voted three times against President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is once again amplifying her power as a chief appropriator who…
mainemorningstar.com
September 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
"Collins is arguing that her presence in the Senate protects her constituents from a regime that she supports 95% of the time. When Mainers head to the polls, they are largely voting on whether her seniority and the privileges it affords the state is worth the cost to the rest of the nation."
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just put up a video on this youtu.be/COUIZyAZtkA
September 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
just put up a video on this youtu.be/COUIZyAZtkA
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every single day elon musk says or endorses stuff on x dot com that is worse than any of the quotes they've pulled up for hasan piker and he will be the single biggest political donor in the entire country, supporting republicans up and down the ballot
somehow none of them are asked about it
somehow none of them are asked about it
Not even the anodyne “controversial” thrown in there for good measure. When you are a megadonor the rules for podcasters obviously don’t apply.
Mike Johnson tells House GOP leaders he met with Elon Musk
POLITICO first reported Johnson and the GOP megadonor planned to meet in Texas last Friday as Republicans are hopeful Musk will unleash a spending deluge to help save their majority.
www.politico.com
September 3, 2026 at 4:19 AM
every single day elon musk says or endorses stuff on x dot com that is worse than any of the quotes they've pulled up for hasan piker and he will be the single biggest political donor in the entire country, supporting republicans up and down the ballot
somehow none of them are asked about it
somehow none of them are asked about it