Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Listen up! Breaking quorum is no more an outre political power play than designing an extreme partisan gerrymander in the first place. Abbott and Paxton are not inherently in a stronger legal position here. It’s a political fight using the tools at hand. 020
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Nothing to add. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.com‘He has trouble completing a thought’: bizarre public appearances again cast doubt on Trump’s mental acuityJoe Biden was hounded for his age-related gaffes, but Trump’s increasingly strange behavior has largely been ignored 010
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Another massive source of Trumpist corruption. Trump cronies in private-prison industry given tons of money to lock people up. Incarceration state with big payoffs for insiders. Most disturbing news today. Possibly. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...theatlantic.comICE’s Mind-Bogglingly Massive Blank CheckCongress has appropriated billions with few strings attached, creating a likely windfall for well-connected firms. 032
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Ridiculous normalization of Trump when everything is broken. “[O]n Friday [Trump] used his commander in chief powers to respond to baiting posts from one of Mr. Putin’s online attack dogs.” Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/u...nytimes.comLashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side 110
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 02/08/2025This article about Dr Luke Kemp gives a way to look at the current world situation outside the framework of power politics and propaganda. It’s not about left vs right. More about egalitarianism vs zero-sum competition for resources. Very useful and important. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapseAn epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished 110
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Architectural atrocity plopped into a space where it doesn’t and cannot fit, with absolutely no consideration for surrounding public environment. A desecration of the People’s House. Any “architect” involved with such a travesty must be permanently banned from the profession and laughed out of town. 110
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 02/08/2025“History is best told as a story of organised crime,” Kemp says. “It is one group creating a monopoly on resources through the use of violence over a certain territory and population.” Fortunately we still have equalitarian voices. Not L vs R. Equalitarian. www.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapseAn epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished 100
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 01/08/2025open.substack.com/pub/paulwald...open.substack.comWhy Wall Street Idiots Love Trump No Matter What Harm He Does to the EconomyIt's the most banal and foolish reason you could imagine. 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Architectural styles in Trump-era United States of America. 194
Reposted by Kalle Nemvaltscatester 🥌🚵🏻♀️🕉️🐾💻🎵🩷💜💙 🇺🇲 🇨🇦 @catester.bsky.social · 31/07/2025This guy just nails it every time. 0295
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 01/08/2025open.substack.com/pub/robertre...open.substack.comBe warned: the financial bubble will soon burstAnd just like 2008, many will be hurt — except for the biggest gamblers. 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Trump is currently the number one threat to life on earth. Any hope of sustainability is pushed back by decades. OK that sounds way too pessimistic. We’ve got to resist and fight back any way we can. No one outside MAGA actually likes Trump. His stupid policy failures will be impossible to hide. 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 31/07/2025More essential reading from Robert Reich: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...open.substack.comThe Fine Print of Trump FascismThe Trump regime is taking over every major institution in America. Here's how. 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 31/07/2025What Trump means by “Make America Great Again” is that he runs everything and demands obedience from all. (Don’t give it!) And he’s stupid, corrupt, immoral, and doesn’t give a f*ck about the destruction he launches. Not even aware. Yeah I know it’s been said over and over but I’m saying it again. 111
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Essential reading: open.substack.com/pub/paulwald...open.substack.comIsrael's Special Place In American Politics May Never RecoverWith the undeniable horrors coming from Gaza, something has shifted. Could Israel become just another U.S. ally? 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 31/07/2025I’ve been spending the lat few months on a journey through the healthcare system — ERs, hospitals — being treated for severe back pain, which finally ended up in a diagnosis of multiple melanoma. OK there’s that, but I’m really overwhelmed by the diversity of the staff I meet — doing hard jobs + 220
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 29/07/2025The Art of Deal Breaking. Robert Reich has a very concise perspective on all things Trump. Essential reading. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...open.substack.comThe only way to make a deal with Trumpis to create the largest and most powerful counter-force possible 000
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsProPublica @propublica.org · 28/07/2025Nearly 6 billion people live in the 101 countries that a new study has identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — signaling enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability. By @abrahm.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.socialpropublica.org“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global ThreatA new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise. 501130588
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 28/07/2025I’ve been in and out of hospitals for the last two months and would like to comment on the “DEI” scam. Specifically I’d like to comment on the role of Black Americans in keeping the system up and running. This is NOT another bullshit “I’m surprised by Black competence” post. As a jazz musician + 120
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsWill Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 27/07/2025The man predicted the future and he told you exactly how it was going to happen, too 19867271849
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 27/07/2025We’re all human. No one is better than anyone else, dammit. Let’s treat everyone with respect and empathy. 000
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsPatti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 27/07/2025NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES (sound) DAY 26 JULY 2025 THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES Release the Epstein Files ICYMI Senator Ron Wyden, ranking member on the Finance Committee Investigation into Epstein's Finances Over 4K wire transfers in amounts adding up $1.5 BILLION in transactions involving Epstein 48970570
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Trump expands from flooding the zone with bullshit to FLOODING THE ZONE with Roberts-Court-endorsed and Congress-endorsed power grabs. Very quickly Trump is moving to be the BOSS OF EVERYTHING—education, healthcare, independent agencies, etc. Authoritarian grabs. open.substack.com/pub/trumptyr...open.substack.comTrump Tyranny Tracker: Day 185July 23, 2025 001
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 27/07/2025I’ve been in and out of hospitals for the last 2 mos, so have some anecdotal observations to share: First, the system is way understaffed, and Trump admin is making it worse. The staff — mostly excellent but overworked — includes a lot of minority Americans and immigrants (probably documented),+ 130
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Frontline Doctors to be replaced by Doge AI. Medical Problem? Log in to [some site] for your $2 “Medicaid“ or “Medicare” consultation” This is totally unacceptable. Another major hurdle for getting care, when it’s already hard enough. Details unclear. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comDr Oz tells federal health workers AI could replace frontline doctorsFormer TV doctor who leads $1.5tn Medicare and Medicaid agency also says staff have ‘patriotic duty’ to stay healthy 101
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Doge Ai now running Federal Government? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comDoge reportedly using AI tool to create ‘delete list’ of federal regulations‘Department of government efficiency’ is proposing to use tool to cut 50% of federal regulations by January 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 25/07/2025This isn’t just a problem for California and the western US. Groundwater is being depleted worldwide, which contributes to sea-level rise! This will become an existential issue worldwide, triggering revolts against governments and migration. Very important read. www.propublica.org/article/wate...propublica.org“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global ThreatA new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise. 011
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 21/07/2025We’re not engaging in “conspiracy theorizing” when we demand an investigation of the Trump/Epstein/Melania/Ivana/Ghislain sex-trafficking ring. They a running an obvious major coverup. They are refusing to release evidence and quite obviously destroying evidence (2m gap in Epstein “suicide” tape). + 140
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 20/07/2025Musk, world’s richest man, claims Neuralink is a Small Disadvantaged Business, with minority ownership. Sounds like total fraud to me. open.substack.com/pub/populari...open.substack.comMusk’s Neuralink falsified federal forms, claims to qualify for racial diversity programThe company, owned by the world's wealthiest man, says it is a "small disadvantaged business" 000
Reposted by Kalle Nemvalts🎃Autopsy of Ashley Lynch 🔪🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Colbert will be just fine. He's got retirement money by now. The real people who lost were the crew who work behind the scenes to create a show every night for a tiny fraction of what Colbert makes. 37947146
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Lobbying for legislation, meh. Lobbying to suck up to Trump? 👍👍👍 open.substack.com/pub/robertre...open.substack.comWhat Every Washington Lobbyist Now KnowsFriends, 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 16/07/2025The mission of the MAGA GOP has reduced down to: carry out the will of the Great MAGA God King and protect him from attacks. This applies to the MAGA GOP Congress, especially Leader Mike Johnson. It also applies to the MAGA GOP Roberts Rubber Stamp Court. Good faith proceduralism is dead. 011
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 16/07/2025These morally deficient people are at least as evil as the top Nazi officials of the Third Reich. I can only hope that they will someday face their own version of the Nuremberg Trials. newrepublic.com/article/1978...newrepublic.comThe Young GOPer Behind “Alligator Alcatraz” Is the Dark Future of MAGASunshine State Attorney General James Uthmeier is the real brains behind this notorious migrant detention camp in the Everglades. The more barbarities that emerge, the brighter his star will no doubt ... 000
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Interesting that the price of eggs was hyped into the single most important campaign issue — one that could swing low info voters — first by MAGA propaganda and then endlessly recirculated by corporate media. It’s Official: Trump’s Tariffs Are Driving Up Inflationnewrepublic.comIt’s Official: Trump’s Tariffs Are Driving Up InflationTrump’s haphazard trade war is finally hitting American consumers. 100
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsEnd Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Corporations aren’t people, money isn’t free speech, and we need to End Citizens United. Repost if you agree. 18790364984
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 15/07/2025How are we doing on the price of eggs, the issue that media coverage made the determining factor in the election? In hindsight it looks like a ginned-up, simplified issue that could be used to swing low-information voters. Pushed by MAGA propaganda outlets, reinforced by corporate media. 100
Reposted by Kalle Nemvalts#ResistOfficial @resistofficial.bsky.social · 13/07/2025This is illegal and violating so many civil rights it isn't even funny. Court orders don't help when they aren't obeyed or ENFORCED. Laws don't work when they are disregard and BROKEN. This has to stop. People are going to die. 10930931346
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 14/07/2025I’ve been taking a tour of the healthcare system to try to treat severe lower-back pain, so away from bluesky. Currently in an outpatient care facility. I gotta tell you, White America is not gonna be able to run this. Staff is probably 75% immigrant. It’s not DEI. I don’t think they’re taking jobs 430
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsGreenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 06/07/2025🧵1/ The classic gotcha. Time to flip it. Let’s talk about who really broke the climate. #PollutersPayPact #stopdrillingstartpaying 4559
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsPatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Should we also pray for full National Weather Service funding and staff to be restored to pre-Trump levels? 96759146
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsClara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Met a LAA guy who spent last night with putting out brush fires in his neighborhood bc people can’t quit fireworks even after huge chunks of the city burned down. I like them too but fireworks should not be legal for to buy in fire prone states. Which is to say everywhere. Leave it to the pros. 828631
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Correct. The common tactic we can see in the last ten years is that mixed-race politicians who claim Black international/ or African heritage are "not really Black" -- so as to dissuade Black Americans from supporting them. See Obama, Harris, Mamdani. Clockwork. Nasty work. 11155491097
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 05/07/2025The United States celebrating its birthday by doing something that is gratuitously cruel to its pets (fireworks) seems particularly on-theme this year. 2534125554
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Exactly this!!! 18062272471
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Back in 2017, Reps sunsetted the Trump tax cuts so they could limit budget deficit projections. In passing the Big Ugly Bill, Reps argued that the 2017 cuts are still current policy and therefore extending them cannot add to deficit projections. Which shell holds the pea? 010
Reposted by Kalle NemvaltsAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Imagine this is you. You’re locked in a cell thousands of miles from home. No one knows where you are. No charges. No trial. No end in sight. 795173655463
Kalle Nemvalts @kallenemvalts.bsky.social · 04/07/2025New national holiday on July 3 to celebrate the 🥁🥁🥁 Declaration of Insolvency 010