Reposted by BigWaveDaveMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 09/10/2026We are sanctioning the ICC because we are a country that commits war crimes. We are buying diesel from Russia to fund Putin’s war machine because we are a country that likes *other* countries that commit war crimes. 19957171788
Reposted by BigWaveDaveRaw Story @rawstory.com · 08/10/2026A massively untapped voting bloc made up of millions of Americans — and which skews blue — is frantically being mobilized in the hope that it can deliver a decisive blow against Republicans next month.bit.lyFrantic push mobilizes millions of long-dormant overseas voters enraged by TrumpA massively untapped voting bloc made up of millions of Americans — and which skews blue — is being mobilized in a frantic effort to deliver a decisive blow against Republicans next month.Historically, of an estimated six-and-a-half million voting-age Americans living outside the country, only a tin... 38540
Reposted by BigWaveDaveReuters @reuters.com · 07/10/2026Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say reut.rs/4yFrqiSreut.rsAttacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources sayAttacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers. 12228126
Reposted by BigWaveDaveAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/10/2026Trump: "I could've done very bad things to Hillary Clinton. I could've done very very bad things to Joe Biden. I could've done very bad things to Barack Hussein Obama ... I can do whatever I want, if I want." 304869692755
Reposted by BigWaveDaveMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Yes, Pete Hegseth is so incompetent that our troops go without necessary medical care, but at least they are called "warriors" now while they go untreated. So it all evens out . . .apnews.comSoldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed themSome U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them. 44989013656
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026We roll at the end of every session. Yes, it does seem to advance the characters a little quickly, but the players really enjoy it and so it adds significantly to the fun-factor. At the end of the day that's what matters, don't you think? 010
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"Rebuke"? Really? No, we need to see impeachments, removals, indictments, trials... Rebuke? Sheesh. 061
Reposted by BigWaveDaveAsheesh Kapur Siddique @asheeshks.org · 03/10/2026"When we focus on polarization as the problem, the solution is for everyone to quiet down and be 'civil'—an outcome that benefits those who are willing to grab as much power as they can without concern for legality or civility."🔥 16929
Reposted by BigWaveDaveRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026-Trump Airlines -Trump Beverages -Trump Casinos -Trump Magazine -Trump Mortgage -Trump Steaks -Trump's Travel Site -Trumpnet -Trump Tower Tampa -Trump University -Trump Vodka -Trump Fragrances -Trump Mattress -Trump Mobile All massive financial failures led by Trump. Now this...washingtonpost.comThe Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed.The Post examined 15 years of the institution’s financial records to see why it went south after the president took over 37455542535
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Proud to be the 25th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for 36 Patrons/36 Wrecks Adventure Card Decks for Cepheus Engine! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...backerkit.com36 Patrons/36 Wrecks Adventure Card Decks for Cepheus EngineTwo card decks with everything a 2d6 Space Referee needs to run an impromptu patron or salvage mission. Compatible with Traveller SRD, Cepheus Engine, and other popular game systems. 000
Reposted by BigWaveDaveAsheesh Kapur Siddique @asheeshks.org · 27/09/2026Can I just add that Drew’s excellent point here is why the entire discourse about declining humanities majors is so ridiculous and makes me want to scream every time I encounter it. 122436
Reposted by BigWaveDavePhil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 23/09/2026More evidence, as if we needed it, that Trump, RFK Jr., and the GOP are just fine with letting children die. Especially if they're poor. 513357
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I think this is "Rubber Rabbit Brush". In the Lakes Basin / Sierra Buttes area. September 2026 010
Reposted by BigWaveDaveMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens — the latest snafu in the department’s attempts to uncover illegal voters across the country. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDHS noncitizen voter claims unravel in Nevada as state confirms flagged voters are citizensNevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens. 695155576369
Reposted by BigWaveDavePhil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Oh this is interesting! Climate scientist @leahstokes.bsky.social shows that candidates who talk about climate change *get a bump in preference from voters*. "Common knowledge" is that climate is a losing issue, but this survey shows the opposite is true: voters care. mailchi.mp/9af4ccd3280e...mailchi.mpClimate action comes in waves 8344109
Reposted by BigWaveDavesteven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Texas is delaying its typical September 1 release of maternal mortality data until December 1, conveniently timed to be after the midterm election. Recent reports have shown a sharp rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths after the abortion ban went into effect. www.austinchronicle.com/news/texas-p...austinchronicle.comTexas’ Pregnancy Death Report Set to Release After Midterms • The Austin ChronicleTexas’ Pregnancy Death Report Set to Release After Midterms 20538482142
Reposted by BigWaveDaveGod @thegodshow.com · 14/09/2026Did Mitch show up today or is he still dead 8396081833
Reposted by BigWaveDaveReuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 14/09/2026The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.reut.rsUS EPA poised to repeal carbon standards for gas, coal power plants, Bloomberg News reportsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. 128872
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 13/09/2026#dragonbane Our first ever player-character death yesterday. Our two intrepid heroes had reached the "treasure room" in the Sinking Tower (modified!, now placed in the Misty Vale), but had not figured out the clues to which chests were safe to open. Blackjack the Bold fell to a Skeleton! 082
Reposted by BigWaveDaveJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 10/09/2026You know, when you find out that the art you like is made by people you've learned hold views you find wholly repugnant, I don't think you need to disavow ever having enjoyed the art. It's okay to acknowledge you liked or loved that art, but are now putting it aside. That was then, this is now. 22673631386
Reposted by BigWaveDavePhil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 08/09/2026On the long list of things to be infuriated about please keep near the top: Is Mitch McConnell alive or dead? 3327324
Reposted by BigWaveDaveMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026There have been so many impeachable offenses, but lying about how you were a hero on a day that 2,753 people died in NYC in the 9/11 disaster—when you were on the other side of town, safely calling local media to brag about how you now had the tallest downtown building—is such a despicable one 1690244038465
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The Forest of One in the Underground Republic open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...open.substack.comThe Forest of One in the Underground RepublicOn Pando, shared roots, and the future that keeps getting eaten 000
Reposted by BigWaveDaveNigel Goldenfeld @nigelgoldenfeld.bsky.social · 06/09/2026🧪Rogue AI agents hacked a company. The real news: Some agents "assumed leadership roles within the group, assigning jobs & research projects to smaller teams of agents & supervising their progress. At some point, the agents began calling themselves a collective, & began tackling harder tasks."nytimes.comWhy the Hugging Face Hack Should Make You Worry More About A.I. (Gift Article)The attack by an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves. 42712
Reposted by BigWaveDaveBonnie @bonniefitz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I cant believe this wasn't/isn't bigger news. Like, wtf! 64763552492
Reposted by BigWaveDaveRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/09/2026If Fetterman had an ounce of decency he would resign since he obviously hates working and does nothing for his constituents. Which means he won’t resign. 557111571834
Reposted by BigWaveDaveRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already. 1557281989440
Reposted by BigWaveDaveAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/09/2026I haven’t been indicted yet. 331108373183
Reposted by BigWaveDaveSue Carr @scarr54.bsky.social · 05/09/2026He never wants disabled in his rooms or in front of a camera. He especially hates disabled veterans b/c he doesn’t want to see that. He thinks disabled, sick & diseased people shouldn’t be allowed in public. He’s fired the disabled veterans working for the govt b/c they shouldn’t be seen at all. 63149452199
Reposted by BigWaveDaveMary Geddry @magixarc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Trump spent an #OvalOffice event worrying about wolves killing cattle, then called a war that has killed 18 American service members “small potatoes.” #uspolitics #kakistocracy #Authoritarianism #trumpotato open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...open.substack.comSmall PotatoesTrump spent an afternoon deciding that 87 dead livestock justify an executive order, and eighteen dead Americans don't justify calling it a war. 01713
Reposted by BigWaveDaveAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The title really says it all. 506191786875
Reposted by BigWaveDaveThe Good Mim 🫘 @shashi1121.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The rage I feel will never be adequate. 101492293298
Reposted by BigWaveDavekeven-pittsinger.bsky.social @keven-pittsinger.bsky.social · 04/09/2026 189132134193
Reposted by BigWaveDaveMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026If John Fetterman hates being a senator so much he can always—and should—make his way to the nearest exit door. He is a public servant, not an indentured one. Bye! 742147363933
Reposted by BigWaveDaveMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026John Fetterman refuses to do his Senate job. So does Mitch McConnell—but for different reasons. 63096661759
Reposted by BigWaveDavePhil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 04/09/2026In any sane universe the 25th Amendment would've manifested itself into a kaiju and would be stomping around DC right now 1238461
BigWaveDave @bigwavedh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I just contributed with @theactionnetwork.bsky.social: Sponsor an Election Protection Volunteer. Contribute here: act.commoncause.org/fundraising/...act.commoncause.orgSponsor an Election Protection VolunteerCalifornia Common Cause is building a volunteer network to protect voters at the polls, helping them navigate confusing rules, access resources, and make sure every vote counts. The court ruling shows... 010
Reposted by BigWaveDaveJames Hughes @dystopian-fashion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Missouri Republican candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival. apnews.com/article/thom...apnews.comMissouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rivalA candidate for the Missouri House has made an initial court appearance on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent. 066
Reposted by BigWaveDaveKatie Mack @astrokatie.com · 03/09/2026‘"The general pattern seems to be that with wealth and rising power, you become less engaged with the needs of others and less burdened by the needs of social relationships," Piff [the study author] said.’ 321159348