Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 9hI think this is disqualifying and impeachable He is supposed to prepare a budget Congress passes the budget and makes appropriations 051
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 12hHe’s an energy vampirestatic.klipy.comEnergy Vampire Colin Robinson: I'm Excited!ALT: Energy Vampire Colin Robinson: I'm Excited! 120
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 12h“Dummymander” (no “B”) will be added to Merriam-Webster next year 120
Reposted by Michael PachterAngie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I don’t go high when they go low. I get LOUD. Because the soul and humanity of this country are at stake. /end 796381764
Reposted by Michael PachterCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Bet against me.” (via Macropaper) 🇺🇸 2142578
Reposted by Michael PachterKai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Kai Ryssdal, former U.S. Navy Lieutenant -- the Secretary of Defense is a dangerous idiot 45881102
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026See if you can spot the start of the Iran war 030
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026He should start by explaining it to the Federal Reserve 020
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Congress needs to step in and take away his war powers before he tells Hegseth to nuke Iran 020
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I truly think Trump lacks the ability to understand the difference between viewers (3 million, compared to 25 million for MNF) and social media impressions (125 million) His fluffer Natalie tells him it was a success and he repeats it by rote Reporters should call him out on this nonsense 020
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I remain baffled by those who approve of his performance Hillary called them “deplorables”. I think a more apt description is “racist or clueless” 131
Reposted by Michael PachterPaul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"Former Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Dies of Sepsis After Botched Black-Market Penis Enlargement Injections" - headline five years from now 1012032
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Because blowing them up is the most rational solution 030
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026If anyone uses “Super Intelligence” in your feed, you should block them 081
Reposted by Michael PachterAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026I for one think it’s bad that the president can just say crazy stuff all day every day and 99% of it doesn’t make the news because we’ve normalized having an insane president 893253265994
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026. . . because Democrats actually ARE better at managing these things 010
Reposted by Michael PachterAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026The fact is Trump not only lost his war but it's the biggest L the US has taken at least since Vietnam. Our bases are destroyed & abandoned, Iran is emboldened, China is toying w/ us. Hegseth & co want to move on to culture war slop, but they got routed & we'll be dealing w/repercussions for decades 25172531928
Reposted by Michael PachterChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Pretty clear to me there’s a very good case against this man for mass murder, and I’m saying that in as measured a fashion as I can. He’s order the killing of 234 people under no plausible war or legal justification. I am skeptical he will ever face legal accountability for til his but he should. 524101542220
Reposted by Michael PachterJeff Passan Bot @jeffpassanbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026FINAL: White Sox 7, Astros 3 One day after receiving a letter from Pope Leo XIV offering "abundant blessings," the Chicago White Sox have won a playoff series for the first time in more than two decades. They went to Houston and absolutely ran the Astros. Cleveland awaits next. 1874488
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Having a Vesper to start the evening in London 050
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Great article I am reminded that most of my devout Catholic friends vote Democrat because they believe it is our duty to help others Talarico hitting this nerve among Texas Latinos 130
Reposted by Michael PachterAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026Eric Schmitt is what happens when a state becomes so red that you don’t need to be a talented politician to become a US Senator. And to be fair, there are examples of this in blue states too. Iron sharpens iron. 44698901444
Reposted by Michael PachterThe Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 29/09/2026Americans have paid $74.4 Billion more on gasoline & $47.5 Billion more on diesel since March 1 compared to a year ago. $122 Billion of disposable income gone up in smoke because elected Republicans refuse to say "no" to Trump. 18536188
Reposted by Michael PachterAdam Sessler 🇺🇦 @adamsessler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It’s intelligence…with a cape! 133
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Over 40 House seats held by Republicans were R+5 or closer in 2024 and the generic was R+2 back then This swing is 12 points in favor of Dems, so they could gain that many and end up with a 255 - 180 majority 030
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Read this short thread. An intelligent guy who is a great writer clearly explains the difference between war crimes and genocide 👇 120
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As recently as April 2025, the EDUCATION SECRETARY referred to Artificial Intelligence as “A-1” (like the steak sauce) 021
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This guy is a cool cat I think the GOP will regret having these hearings 071
Reposted by Michael PachterSIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Pachter Factor S11E29 with @michaelpachter.bsky.social is NOW FREE on YouTube! He tells stories about witnessing history's biggest gaming moments! 599 US dollars, the Wii reveal, and so many more seminal moments! #playstation #nintendo #xbox #rockband #gta youtu.be/1l0lubvwPTMyoutu.beStories about witnessing history's biggest gaming moments! - Pachter Factor S11E29YouTube video by SIFTD Games 073
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“We will expel the warmongers from our government.” Voters should pay attention and expel anyone who is in favor of the Iran vanity war from government 150
Reposted by Michael PachterRex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Hey, Americans! Here’s a dark, ominous black-and-white advertisement showing your wildly unpopular president slowly waking along a hallway while scowling at you. It says nothing about the problems you’re facing. And you paid for the ad! Please definitely go vote Republican. You’re welcome!! 1246790
Reposted by Michael Pachterashley (birthday month) 🌹 @clearlyashley.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Andy Beshear forever, man 514478626
Reposted by Michael PachterDavid Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 28/09/2026With regard to the overt and jaw-dropping use of public money to manufacture and broadcast Trump politicals ads, I'm just spitballing here, but maybe, perhaps, if the U.S. Supreme Court didn't give the president blanket immunity from prosecution for crimes he wouldn't feel so comfortable criming. 341481293
Reposted by Michael PachterDavid Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Not making it up: Just boarded a Southwest flight and as I passed the cockpit, pilot and copilot were telling a flight attendant about being furries. Regrettably for the intellectual powerhouse that is the U.S. senator from Alabama, in the next breath they started laughing and called him an idiot. 281112137
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026As a reminder, the 2015 deal ensured that Iran would NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON Trump TORE IT UP and (of course) Iran immediately started developing nuclear weapons Trump is solely responsible for the Iran debacle and its impact on inflation 02210
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026What is it with “two weeks” and these guys? Bookmark this and check back October 11 052
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026As much as I hate his politics, he retains a shred of ethics and sanity 030
Reposted by Michael PachterMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...youtube.comMusk | Official Trailer | Bleecker StreetYouTube video by Musk 24159264061
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I’m sure this won’t cost her any votes 👀 www.politico.com/news/2026/09...politico.comTrump turns on Salazar after Florida Republican challenges his immigration crackdownThe president reposted more than a dozen attacks on Salazar, including calls to replace her, weeks after endorsing her reelection. 130
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Must read 👇 @gregsargent.bsky.social explains how being ignored is the most painful punishment for Trump 030
Michael Pachter @michaelpachter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This is a reminder that Xi is an ACTUAL COMMUNIST who Trump rolled out the red carpet for Democrats mostly believe in government paying for healthcare, education and living subsidies for the poor Communists believe in government ownership of the press and most businesses 030