Sign in

Chris Van Arsdale

@cjvana.bsky.social
848 followers 188 following 80 posts

Retired English teacher. Former VB coach. Pro democracy, pro equity, proud ally, worried af about climate change.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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.
321348483
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I’ve always been mystified by corn into ethanol. How much corn to make a gallon of ethanol? Then, while I know nothing about thermodynamics, how much energy is used to (a) produce the corns and (b) convert it into a fuel. It has to operate at a net energy loss, doesn’t it?
183
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Yes, or he’ll say it as a crime boss would, with no agency included, “Something should be done about that guy.” And the enforcer knows what to do.
030
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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.
160
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I like this, I like this a lot. #BookSky
22694821944
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Let’s not forget Hercules in New York!
000
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
🦋 Still Standing 🦋 @imstillstanding.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Well…isn’t this a little gem. @jenpsaki.bsky.social did you know about this?
6217801112
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Definitely sick to post. Also, that’s 18 US troops, and we have not actually been in Iran. Talk about incompetence, losing troops without even having troops on the ground.
051
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Spot on!
010
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yep, This was the original pilot that did not air. Kirk is the captain of the “first” episode that actually aired. This became part of “The Menagerie” in a few more episodes. Good luck!
030
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It already has. I retired this past May. Electronics, iPads, phones, and now AI make it very difficult to ensure students have actually read anything. Some still do the reading, though.
110
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yes, Fox is a huge problem. As a retired teacher, education needs to be fixed. An educated electorate is a huge need.
2584
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
By this time, anyone still in his camp is not moving on. I know few Trumpers, thankfully, but nothing, nothing will change their minds now.
110
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I honestly think his floor is about 35%. He’s popular with racists; Fox, et. al., have convinced a large groups of idiots that this is a culture war; and the assholes out there just enjoy punching down. It’s their thing. Racists, idiots, assholes = 35%.
120
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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
624599
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I’ve always wondered how MAGA views Star Wars. Do they cheer for the Empire?
120
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Maybe he does, maybe he doesn’t, but he can create a groundswell of controversy around them such that they are doubted in their home state. It’s just another step toward taking the elections by any and all means.
150
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I think it’s a longer game. He can now undermine the midterm results. Consider this a test - forcibly remove 2 democratic senators, then he has options to Federalize the elections, or militarize the voting booths with ICE, or just take all ballots after the elections and declare the winners.
151
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Kinda feel like I should get some fireworks just to have on hand.
110
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I agree completely. And this is not even a deal. This is extortion.
030
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
We can just stop the Internet for the rest of the day. Well played.
010
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
NBA Stat @nbastat.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Kylian Mbappé, leading scorer at the World Cup, with Wemby. Sweet mother of God! 😳 #NBA
1133924530
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Trump wants this to happen. Justifies all kinds of tyranny. I mean it doesn’t, but you know…
000
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I went from excited at the opportunity to make it another round to “well maybe we will play well and lose”
010
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Writer of “Rape Apologists Must Die!” @alexpagliuca.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"We are deploying responsibly
developed Al to liberate humanity from menial labor and usher in an era of unparalleled creativity and abundance."
SAM ALTMAN

"You ingested the entire written output of human civilization without consent, without compensation, and without credit, to build a system whose primary commercial application is eliminating the jobs of the people whose work you consumed.
You are not liberating human creativity - you are strip-mining it and selling it back at a markup while calling the theft training data."
NAOMI KLEIN
@think_and_exist
9157905817
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Lucifer will have to file for unemployment.
030
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
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.
100
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
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
2029174
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Help me out here. I what flag is on their hats and is next to the confederate battle flag in the other pic?
000
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I mean, we have all seen him concede gracefully and leave office peacefully in the past, right? I’m sure he will leave peacefully this time, too. No need to worry about violence.
000
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/07/2026
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.
9088985641
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Sherrod Brown @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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.
9675252
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 30/06/2026
Here are the top 5 dogs of June!
11970501307
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Let anyone run. I like her. If she wins the nomination, I’d happily vote for her. If another person wins the democratic nomination I’ll vote for them. To be clear, I will vote for anyone who will destroy what trump has done AND wants to reform the government.
0512
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
And the cruelty. He loves being cruel with impunity.
010
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Can’t think of a sport that doesn’t carry baggage. Varying degrees of guilt/culpability comes along with sports. I think the GAA - Irish Hurling and Gaelic Football - carry very little baggage, as far as I can tell as an American.
000
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I believe that money is the issue. From whom are you taking money as a candidate and what do you give up for that money. I don’t know what Fetterman is doing financially, as an example, but he was different when elected than what he is now. What could be done to remove the money from politics?
170
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Bruh… read the room. We want genuine people who want a real, functioning democracy. We do not want the establishment. Smdh.
1351
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Maeve has found a cool place in the yard to chill out.
030
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
🚨 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: 👇
actionnetwork.org
Tell Congress: Impeach Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Contact Congress today!
33488692876
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Sean Carroll @seanmcarroll.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
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...
youtube.com
Rush live June 11, 2026 "Tom Sawyer" Kia Forum Inglewood CA Night 3
YouTube video by James Wynne
81489
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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?
63784002626
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Not embarrassing. Amy Lee is very talented, I don’t know many of her songs except those that got a lot of air time, but she’s really a good listen.
010
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I’d like this and a solid record player/amp/quality speakers. Good collection of a variety of music, but not a huge collection.
030
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I want to see him rot in prison. Death is the easy way out.
161
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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.
030
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Here’s a thought — Maybe these people don’t deserve to be handsomely rewarded? (From NPR)
12942500511551
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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.
040
Reposted by Chris Van Arsdale
Kane Korso @godevils2.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
43913
Chris Van Arsdale @cjvana.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I love when I hear something so clearly expressed, and I intuitively knew it, but never thought it until I heard it.
040