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Philip Smith

@palebrit.bsky.social
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Aging software engineer with 3 beautiful adult kids. Looking for a third act. Very much worried about global warming and the rise of fascism.

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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I'm attending States Win Yolo's event, “Contagious Courage Hour” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/stateswinyol...
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Contagious Courage Hour · States Win Yolo
Our Oct. 13 meet-up is **TRIVIA NIGHT**! Come with a friend or a team--or leave it up to us to put you on one! This is political trivia with lots of fun and surprises, hosted by Mike and Karen Fee. ...
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I'm attending States Win Yolo's event, “Contagious Courage Hour” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/stateswinyol...
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Contagious Courage Hour · States Win Yolo
Our Oct. 13 meet-up is **TRIVIA NIGHT**! Come with a friend or a team--or leave it up to us to put you on one! This is political trivia with lots of fun and surprises, hosted by Mike and Karen Fee. ...
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I'm attending States Win Yolo's event, “Sunday Canvass for RICHARD PAN” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/stateswinyol...
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Sunday Canvass for RICHARD PAN · States Win Yolo
Canvass for Dr. Richard Pan--and flip the U.S. House! Pan is the Democrat running for Congress against Republican-turned-independent Kevin Kiley. This is one of the essential seats needed to secure D...
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Quote from the former Republican political consultant Sarah Longwell: We need to burn MAGA to the ground and then salt the earth so that it’s another century before someone tries to overthrow liberal democracy. I concur. Longwell, Sarah. How to Eat an Elephant. 2026.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Of course: It turns out that the initial plan to allow the beef imports was announced the day after a closed door meeting between Trump and a Brazilian meat packing billionaire who is a major donor to Trump. ... very Trumpian story. It’s got this combination of raw corruption and raw incompetence
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The stupidity is painful.
nytimes.com
From ‘Fortress North America’ to All-Out Trade War: How the U.S.-Canada Talks Collapsed
Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was see...
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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Fixed it. Repost patriotically! 🇺🇸
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
SPCX losing 5% each day is all we ask.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
To the point critique of the AI bubble. It is going to burst. apple.news/ApZqmbsQoS6i...
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Generative AI Is an Engineering Disaster — The Atlantic
A shockingly inefficient trillion-dollar project
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
I'm attending Indivisible Yolo's event, “Indivisible's "All In" for Randy Villegas Fundraiser” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisibley...
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Indivisible's "All In" for Randy Villegas Fundraiser · Indivisible Yolo
Northern California Indivisibles are ALL IN for Randy Villegas, running for Congress in the Central Valley’s CA-22 district. Randy was endorsed by Indivisible National in the race, which The Cook Poli...
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Anyone dumb enough to start the war with Iran is also too dumb to get out of it. Sigh.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Paul Krugman writes: Iran taught foreign governments not to fear American might; China, along with the crypto industry, has taught rogue countries that they needn’t fear American financial control; and Ukraine has taught foreign governments that they don’t need American support. What a clown.
Trump aș a clown
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Steve Bannon and Elizabeth Warren warn about an AI bubble burst and corrupt Trump admin bail out
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug... Donald Trump’s stunning failure in Iran has weakened America on many fronts. .... Sixteen months into his presidency, Trump has squandered all of America’s credibility with the rest of the world.
open.substack.com
The Humbling of the Once Almighty Dollar
Another consequence of Trump’s debacle in Iran
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Art of the Deal
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I'm attending States Win Yolo's event, “Contagious Courage Hour” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/stateswinyol...
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Contagious Courage Hour · States Win Yolo
Our June meet-up is an alternative 250th birthday party for our wonderful, flawed, still-in-progress country. While MAGA is scrambling to convince B-list performers to attend their rally, we have some...
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Paul Krugman sums it up: open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Trump Has Given Up
No longer interested in governing, he is filled with rage and obsessed with revenge
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I'm attending States Win Yolo's event, “Contagious Courage Hour” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/stateswinyol...
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Contagious Courage Hour · States Win Yolo
Let's figure out the June primary ballot....together! *In small groups, we'll puzzle through the races, with voter guides from respected sources at the ready. *We'll hear from special guests with in...
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The United States has pursued freedom of navigation as a core principle for most of its existence — essentially since its founding. Trump is an epic failure. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/w...
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Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Gerrymandering is awful. The politicians choose their voters which is all wrong. My dream is for a national law requiring compact, contiguous, county-respecting districts with multiple representatives. This would allow for proportional representation to be achieved more closely. I dream.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Although born British I am in no way a royalist but I was pleased to see King Charles politely stick it to Trump in his speech to congress. www.youtube.com/live/ZhoflAu...
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LIVE: King Charles III addresses US Congress (full speech)
YouTube video by Associated Press
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
No Kings No Clowns
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
#NoKings
No Kings Sacramento Capitol
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
"Trump’s War With Iran Is a Product of His Deep Stupidity" I couldn't write a better headline. newrepublic.com/post/207989/...
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Trump’s War With Iran Is a Product of His Deep Stupidity
There’s a simple and obvious reason we’re in this mess.
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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
34 names and counting...... Keith Porter Jr. Renee Good. Alex Pretti. Their blood is on Trump's hands. On March 28, we bring the reckoning. We don't forget. We don't forgive. #NoKings2026 social.demcast.com/s/xkL2gaX3
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Find An Event
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Drivers pay an average of 5 cents per mile for an EV and 12 cents per mile for an ICE vehicle. Electricity typically runs about $0.04/mile, while gasoline runs about $0.11/mile. It is only going to get worse for ICE vehicles.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Trump boosts the move to renewable green energy. There he goes playing 4d chess. His real goal is to accelerate the move to renewable green energy by launching a grotesque and pointless war to boost oil and gas prices. Brilliant. Genius. www.morningstar.com/markets/what...
morningstar.com
What a Prolonged Iran War Could Mean for Energy Stocks
GMO’s Lucas White says the supply shock could upend energy market expectations. He’s bullish on key lithium battery providers, including Albermarle.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The stupidity is painful. www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
reddit.com
From the politics community on Reddit: Troops Being Told To Prepare for ‘Armageddon’ In Iran
Explore this post and more from the politics community
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Impeach, convict, remove
No Kings No Clowns - images of Trump with crown and as a clown
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
It is all about the "Epstein class". The reason life is unaffordable is because all the increase in wealth is hoarded by the "Epstein class" which leads to corruption of our politics and the rise of Fascism.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
That was a good speech. Go Ossoff. youtu.be/hzQY53_hpWw?...
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Ossoff: "The President posting about the Obamas like a Klansman" | Full Speech | 02.07.2026
YouTube video by Jon Ossoff
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Just saw a Ring ad to find lost dogs. But I am thinking you would have to agree to a lot more than searching for lost dogs. I am thinking you have to agree to ICE accessing your camera.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
One reason crypto is bad is there is no recourse if your assets are stolen. Let's say by kidnapping someone and torturing them until they hand over the digital key. There is no way to force the return of the digital key.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Please gods save us from this clown. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
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White House Tied Tunnel Funds to Renaming Airport and Train Station for Trump
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Damon Butler @damondaemon.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
ICE exists to enforce CIVIL immigration law, not CRIMINAL law of any kind. Ergo, there is no legal justification for them: * to be armed. * to be masked. * to kidnap anyone they want when they require judicial warrants to make CIVIL arrests. * to provide security for the Vice President, ever.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Two dead in Minnesota www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
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Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
YouTube video by peaceandfreedom2011
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Murder. Shot in the back three times. Don’t turn away. Please share.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Just listened to this podcast and my biggest criticism is allowing Ben Shapiro to talk over Newsom when he is making a point. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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And, This Is The Chaos Within The GOP Featuring Ben Shapiro
Podcast Episode · This is Gavin Newsom · 01/16/2026 · 1h 49m
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Impeach, convict, remove. Now. What do we need? Only 5 GOP representatives and 20 GOP senators to stand up for the USA. Sigh.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
No there is no strategy. Stop looking to rationalize this diseased behavior. Trump is a malignant narcissist who thrives on conflict and chaos. Here is a gift link so you can read the whole stupid take. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/u...
nytimes.com
One Year In, Searching for a Strategy Behind Trump’s Unpredictability
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
#ICEOutDorGood Davis California
Large crowd at ICE Out For Good in Davis California
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The idiocy is painful.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The only way media should discuss Trump is not as a normal politician but as a mob boss enriching himself and his clique. open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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The Looting of US Foreign Policy
Goodbye, national interest. Hello, ego gratification and profits for the ruling clique.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Why would an USA oil company invest in Venezuela when you have no guarantees and it is a very unstable situation.
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Pretty obvious Trump is being treated for early dementia. I’m not worried. Are you?
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I assume there must be an explicit bribe involved. Can we find the crypto transaction that made this happen? Crypto transactions are anonymous but there are fingerprints. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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Former President of Honduras Is Freed From Prison After Trump Pardon
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Philip Smith @palebrit.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
BBC should tell Trump to go away. There is no reputational harm. How can you harm the reputation of this POS. He has a long history of frivolous law suits. Why is the BBC bowing to Trump?
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
If I were the rest of the world, I’d do my best to ignore the United States for the next 3 plus yrs. With this madman in the White House, the rest of the world can’t trust the United States. As long as this madman is in the White House, the United States is not a force for good.
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