The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 15hSchmitt accused former Special Counsel Smith of perjury, but the "gotcha" moment collapsed into a blunder when it was revealed Schmitt confused 2 different basketball teams. Schmitt displayed a confident, sly smile & warned Smith not to lie, only to look foolish as his conspiracy theory unraveled 7487
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 15hThe sex assault scandal rocking Cornell hits close to home for me. I am from the Finger Lakes, and attended Cornell for a few years (didn't graduate due to $ issues, not grades) The frat boy, blue-blood, alumni culture is IMHO to blame. Privilege and protection, nepotism and wealth. 4326
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 16hA robot cannot harm a human or allow harm through inaction (First Law), must obey human orders unless it conflicts with the First Law (Second Law), & must protect its own existence unless it conflicts with the first two, plus Zeroth Law, stating a robot cannot harm humanity or allow humanity harm. 2201
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 16hCue the migrant convoy!!! Does anyone believe this is not an AstroTurf desperation action by MAGA and Trump? A migrant caravan known as "Fe y Esperanza" (Faith and Hope) is traveling north through southern Mexico toward the U.S. border after departing Honduras on September 20, 2026. 0237
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026MAGA (and unfortunately the rest of us) are in the FO stage of FAFO YOU BETTER VOTE IN NOVEMBER!!! 3264
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Trump is well-known for disrespecting the active duty troops and veterans, but to offer to sell arms to China, who is arming Iran RIGHT NOW, is treasonous. This alone should merit impeachment and removal. 1206
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My partner just sent me a list for Costco, and when I told her I hate going to Costco because it gives me anxiety she replied "Didn't you used to run the code team?". Fair question and yes, I would prefer to run a code than go to Costco. Anyone else have a similiar experience? 🤣🤣🤣 15200
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Meet the old boss, same as the new boss.... Iran cannot "win" a war against the USA, but then again, it doesn't have to 2245
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is not hyperbole btw, this is EXACTLY how it happened 76322
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 28/09/2026American farmers have FAFO Skyrocketing diesel costs and lack of fertilizer caused by disruptions from the Iran war, combined with a death of season migrant workers and the trade wars is causing farmers massive financial difficulties. 65% of farmers voted for Trump. 43612
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I once said "hunger is pride's master" and MAGA is learning the truth in that. According to the Wall Street Journal & The Atlantic, portions of the MAGA base and high-profile conservative influencers are distancing themselves from Trump, driven largely by economic pressures. 3254
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The Texas Senate race between Talarico and Paxton is a microcosm of the MAGA versus rationality battle Talarico is an 8th generation Texan while Paxton is not even from Texas. Talarico is a nice guy moderate dad-type while Paxton is, frankly, an asshole with tons of baggage. This is easy Texas 33811
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Maryland Congressman Olszewski announced bipartisan support for a proposed constitutional amendment to establish new checks on presidential pardon authority. Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) signed on as the first Republican cosponsor. Trump will pardon EVERYONE at the end. We can STOP that 36311
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026An old man still enraptured with new technology, rage tweeting nonsense in the wee hours of the morning SHOULD be funny, if it were your grandpa But it is the President of the United States, purportedly the leader of the free world, posting fascist hateful nonsense like an old man yelling at clouds 3280
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Whеn that man is dead and gone What a day to wake up on What a way to greet the dawn Some fine day the news will flash Satan with a small mustache Is asleep beneath the lawn When that man is dead and gone youtu.be/UM1Rn3PD3Z0?...youtu.be"When that Man is Dead and Gone" (1941) Anti-Hitler Song by Irving Berlin - Live at Joe's PubYouTube video by Lizzy & the Triggermen 10376
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I am in no way shape or form praising Nazi Germany. Just to be clear. MAGA wanted 1939 Nazis - they got the trains to run on time, the economy going, were effective diplomatically, feared by neighbors... ...what they got was a knockoff Wish/Temu/Dollar Tree version. MAGA can't even Nazi right. 3437
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Christians do not support Israel, they are in a death cult. Evangelicals hold a theological view called premillennial dispensationalism. This teaches that the return of Jewish people to the Holy Land and the creation of the State of Israel in 1948 are necessary steps to unlock biblical prophecy. 43414
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026American farmers are facing a severe operational crisis that is pushing many multi-generational operations to the brink of insolvency due to skyrocketing diesel prices and aggressive trade tariffs. Economists warn this will drive up freight costs and worsen inflation at grocery stores nationwide 165111
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026the most effective framework to "defeat" Donald Trump using his own words and behavioral philosophy relies on a three-part strategy of jujitsu opposition, deliberate confrontation, and weaponized audio-visual playback. EXPLAINED IN FIRST POST! 6217
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 25/09/202636% of economic persuadable who voted for Trump regret voting for Trump 30% of Trump voters 18-34 regret their vote. 34% of Black and 32% of Latino Americans who voted for Trump regret their vote 25% of independents or non-MAGA Republicans who voted for President Trump now regret their vote 15386
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Terrible meme, I know Message holds Let's squash the fascists Vote November 3 2026 190
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Republican candidates are publicly breaking ranks with Trump. Faced with slipping approval ratings fueled by chronic inflation and ongoing war in Iran, vulnerable GOP candidates in competitive races are shifting their strategies and actively distancing themselves from the administration's platform. 5203
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Can you imagine being a world leader, ANY world leader, having to deal with Trump? 3244
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Sad thing, is we used to have PBS. 1506
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Does anyone else think this has been a planned thing? They got it up and running FAST Trump launched a 24/7 YouTube livestream dubbed "Trump TV," drawing intense criticism from press freedom advocates, political opponents, and media analysts who have labeled the channel as "state-run media." 1112722
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It used to be an inside joke, Judge's "Idiocracy" being a predictive piece of satire, but now Trump has surpassed that and is using "1984" as a blueprint. Trump said America will officially use "super intelligence" in government documents going forward instead of the phrase artificial intelligence 74214
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026World leaders and diplomats reacted to President Donald Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly with a mix of protests, indifference, and targeted pushback following his "annihilation" warning to Iran. The world is coalescing against the US, and knows they don't have to care anymore 14113
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Trump's UN address shows his true colors. The mask is off "We are reasserting American power" "Freedom will be coming to Cuba and safety and security will be coming to Mexico.” "Welcome to the new world of superintelligence." "Cowards and traitors." Openly fascist style, endless lies 811140
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"President Trump’s Department of Justice suffered its 25th straight district court loss Tuesday in its nationwide campaign to force states to hand over unredacted voter registration data, after a federal judge in Washington rejected the department’s legal theory and dismissed case with prejudice," 2313
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We have a chance to END this in November! You better vote! Trump's rhetoric and political style is authoritarian or matching the general definition of fascism. His demonization of groups like socialists, liberals, intellectuals, minorities, LGBTQ+, women, and migrants becomes ever more dangerous 6395
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Of you have ever felt your contributions aren't valued, or that someone else has stolen your spotlight with something less important but flashier or more fun, remember this: 7539
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026He did say the troops should "...embrace the Spartan lifestyle" which if history serves, meant A LOT of gay sex Which is ok, I mean, any troop who was willing to fight by me was welcome, gay/cis/trans whatever 4342
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Remember, former Trump voters aren't abandoning Trump, they are walking away from the destruction their votes for Trump caused. Had things tuened out well (whatever that looks like) they would be loud supporters to this day. In 20 years these people will lie to their grandchildren about this. 7445
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Jefferson: "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." Adams: "The liberty of the press is essential to the security of the state." Reagan: "There is no more essential ingredient than a free, strong, and independent press" 4278
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"Courts have repeatedly held that once the White House provides access to journalists, it cannot deny that access arbitrarily or based on the content of their reporting." Thomas Jefferson: "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." 57320
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I okce said "There isn't anything you can't stand, if you are only born and bred to it." I was a southerner, a Confederate, and I changed. Anyone can change, can un-learn hatred. Minds and hearts can and do change. 2354
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This wins the internet. Definitely for today, probably the week, maybe the month, a contender for the year 2529
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Trump's new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland mirrors the existing and expansive military and basing rights the U.S. has held since the post-World War II 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement. Meet the old boss, same as the new boss. 🙄🙄🙄 4437
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Trump banning reporters from the White House is authoritarian and a hallmark of fascism and state censorship. If anyone doubts the Trump Administration is a fascist regime, this unquestionably proves it 2547 You better vote in November 34510
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I predicted other nations would exclude the US from trade when Trump started imposing tariffs and I was right EU President von der Leyen proposed Canada as the EU's first "associate member." Canadian PM Carney welcomed the overture to deepen transatlantic cooperation on trade, energy, and defense. 2215
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My 50+mpg hybrid is looking like a better and better choice. 3201
The Ghost of Mark Twain @ghostofmarktwain.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Critics from both parties have accused Hegseth and Trump of shifting war objectives, lacking a cohesive long-term diplomatic strategy, and handling critical national security matters with amateur carelessness. There is a reason no President has done this before. This administration is amature 6205