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Retired; enjoying the good life. Otherwise, just a guy. Palo Duro Canyon, Texas / Dallas, Amarillo, Austin / Texas Ex 🤘 PhD, 1981 🇺🇸

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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 31m
www.aclu.org/news/voting-...
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Your 2026 Midterm Voting Questions Answered
Is voting by mail still safe? Can the president cancel an election? ACLU experts answer your questions about voting in the 2026 midterms.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 17h
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 17h
Seriously 💥
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 4h
Honestly, the scariest thing about the last ten years has been realizing that over a third of the country just watches democracy get dismantled and acts like it's totally normal.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 57m
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/u... Confusion? More like collusion. 🇺🇸
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Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
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Stephen Wolf @stephenwolf.bsky.social · 10h
All it could take for the national popular vote compact to reach a majority of electoral votes is for Democrats to flip six legislative chambers across Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Electoral College cartogram showing which states are in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and which ones could join in time for it to activate by 2028. Each state is sized and labeled according to its number of electoral votes. The states are spaced out enough to accommodate the changes in size but retain their general shapes and relative positions on the map.

Current members are in solid orange, potential members are in light green, and nonmembers that are unlikely to join are in medium gray. Members have 222 electoral votes, potential members have 68, and the unlikely states have 248. The compact would only activate once states with at least 270 electoral votes have joined.

The seven potential members and their electoral vote are Alaska (3), Arizona (11), Michigan (15), Nevada (6), New Hampshire (4), Pennsylvania (19), and Wisconsin (10). Democrats would need to gain the governor's office and/or legislative chambers to win unified power in these states, as detailed in the spreadsheet linked in this post.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 11h
Former special counsel Jack Smith: “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation.”
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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 10h
Youtube channels that rage bait against Democrats are not 'real'. "“William” and “Omar” are actors, Semafor found in a forensic accounting of their channels’ origins. They were reading formulaic, repetitive scripts that appeared to be generated or aided by large-language models." #AI #pinkslop
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Exclusive: Paid actors, AI writing: How a new kind of video business cashed in on America’s divided politics
‘Ghost creators’ are reaching millions of viewers with nearly identical, sensationalized videos that take aim at Democrats.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 14h
A.I. Groups Are Spending Millions to Influence the Midterms www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
nytimes.com
How A.I. Super PACs Are Trying to Influence the Midterms
See how groups aligned with Anthropic and OpenAI have funneled major money into the fight for control of Congress.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 14h
www.ms.now/opinion/trum... Traitor Trump is an incompetent fool.
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Opinion | Why it’s mind-boggling that Trump may have offered weapons to China
The alleged offer speaks to a remarkable combination of incoherence and incompetence.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 15h
She is in his head.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 15h
Time for Texas to impose discipline after players sully Longhorns' reputation with crude gestures www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle... Simmons was disgusting on Saturday. What a dumbass. 🤘
houstonchronicle.com
Why UT should publicly discipline Colin Simmons, Raleek Brown for crude acts
Steve Sarkisian says Texas will address the two lewd incidents internally. But Kirk Bohls argues fines would send a stronger message to players and fans.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 15h
Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient www.theverge.com/news/1001610...
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Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
The cost savings are disputed.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21/09/2026
LOL -- Fox News cuts away from Vance's speech and a host says, "we will bring you back to this rally if he starts to make news"
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/... The NHL season starts tomorrow! I hope my Dallas Stars have a good season! Hope your club does, too! Good luck!
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Projecting the NHL's leap-forward, regression candidates
Here are a dozen players who are in for a heightened -- or lowered -- level of production this season.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
youtu.be/KMwHvvPYhl0?... Trump is senile. Obviously. Senility is dangerous. Especially, in the Oval Office.
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Trump & Kaitlan Collins HEATED SPAR On Cam; POTUS 'Fake Media' TIRADE Going Too Far?
YouTube video by ETimes
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
apnews.com/article/nvid... I certainly hope this is effective. We are a critical junction where strict decisions must be made...quickly.
apnews.com
Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue after new, troubling incidents
Nvidia has unveiled a new security platform designed to prevent AI agents from going rogue. The Open Agent Safety Platform includes software that sets boundaries for AI agents.
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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Incredible. The novel from the '30s talking about how America could fall to fascism specifically mentions the fascist dictator offering a $5,000 check. Lmfaoooo
In Sinclair Lewis's novel, "It Can't Happen Here" the facist dictator Buzz Windrip promises to pay everyone $5,000 if elected. Of course the working classes, the "uneducated" believe him and overwhelmingly vote for Windrip even though, as it turns out, the $5,000 checks never arrive. Now we have our own fascist dictator promising to pay everyone $5,000 if they keep the fascists in power.
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Reminder 💥😡
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cjdit.bsky.social @cjdit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I saw a T-shirt today thaat read: AI can't replace me because I don't do anything. It made me smile.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
apnews.com/article/trum... Another example of Traitor Trump's insanity. This loser is certifiable.
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Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says
The U.S. ambassador to China says President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States.
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Askme @askme99.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For the Texans out there - vote Talarico if you want to change the 30 years of decline in your state
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What in hell?!?!!?!!!
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u... It is time for wealthy people to pay their fair share in taxes. Period. 🇺🇸
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Washington Taxed Its Millionaires. Now the Rich Want It Repealed.
Washington State voters will get a chance to accept or reject the 9.9 percent income tax on millionaires approved by the Legislature, which broke the state’s taboo against levying income taxes.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
youtube.com/watch?v=BzWf... The Natalie Harp bit is priceless!
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Trump Showers Chinese President with Praise & Jimmy’s Assistant Natalie Interrupts the Monologue
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My Texas Longhorns stunk up the joint in Knoxville today. But, they managed to pull out a victory. 🤘 🇺🇸 www.burntorangenation.com/texas-longho...
burntorangenation.com
No. 1 Texas 20, No. 14 Tennessee 17: Three things we learned
Texas looked ugly doing it, but an ugly win is better than an ugly loss with a tough SEC schedule.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle... It's the battle of the UT's on Saturday as the Longhorns travel to Knoxiville to take on the Volunteers. Hook'em Horns!! 🤘
houstonchronicle.com
How will UT fare at Tennessee and A&M at LSU? | A Texas take on college football
Texas opens SEC play at Tennessee, and Texas A&M is in a must-win game at LSU. Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden look at college football's key items.
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MAWriterGirl 🇸🇪🇸🇯🇮🇸🇫🇮🇩🇰🇫🇴🇦🇽🌍 @mawritergirl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad
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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 25/09/2026
Zuckerberg’s $9 billion loss was the biggest single-day drop among any billionaire Friday.
forbes.com
Mark Zuckerberg Loses $9 Billion In A Day As Goldman Sachs Pours Cold Water On Meta Stock Rally
Zuckerberg’s $9 billion loss was the biggest single-day drop among any billionaire Friday.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Are you as tired as I am of Stephen A. Smith's schtick?!? Good Grief, I am sick and tired of this guy.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 25/09/2026
Feedback from healthcare providers in response to the AI pilot program has been scathing, with one calling it “a disgrace to the human race” and reporting that they saw patients crying in pain as they waited for care.
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Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment
Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible."
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Frankly, I do not believe MAGAts are smart enough. 🇺🇸
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This madman has the nuclear codes
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Your burger's about to cost more. Here's what ranchers know: in TX, KS & OK, ICE operations are scaring off LEGAL workers, stalling cattle shipments and costing millions. Smallest herd in 75 years. Do the math.
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Shero_2024 @shero2024andloki.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Crust News @crustnews.com · 04/01/2026
Israeli forces surrounded and cut off a city of over 50,000 people today, as a punishment for a hit and run that injured a child in the West Bank. The English-speaking media have been entirely silent on this instance of collective punishment, while Israeli sources openly admit to the crime.
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Entire Palestinian City Encircled and Cut Off After Hit and Run Injures Israeli child
Israeli forces began encircling the city of Ramallah on Sunday evening, imposing widespread road closures and a security cordon following reports of a suspected car-ramming attack near the Atarot…
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is the NAZI, now. Potentially, starting World War III. And, then, there is his lapdog, Donald Trump. Both of these war criminals belong in prison. 🇺🇸
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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 25/09/2026
Trump ran a "Paid for by the U.S. government" ad bashing communism while troops smoothed a red carpet for Xi on their knees. Come on. Seriously. That's your tax money. Ask your member of Congress why your paycheck is his campaign fund. #TrumpsCorruptCongress
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dindin6.bsky.social @dindin6.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Repost! youtu.be/eY_8SyndC10?...
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Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 26/09/2026
IDK how anyone thinks Paxton is good for Texas. 21 people were murdered in Uvalde, including 19 children. Calling that part of God’s “plan” is beyond grotesque. Some comments reveal more about a politician than any campaign ad ever could. This is one of them.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It is Lake Ontario. Always has been...always will be. Traitor Trump does not know his head from his cowardly ass. 🇺🇸
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/t... And, the Securities and Exchange Commission...
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OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites
The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Truth 👇
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I said this years ago. It's been obvious. It remains obvious. It's a tragedy for our country.
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.ms.now/the-briefing... Traitor Trump propaganda...bought and paid for by the U.S. Government.
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Too little, too late for Republicans seeking distance from Trump
Rob Flaherty and Jesse Lehrich, co-hosts of the "Nobody Knows Anything" show, talk with Jen Psaki about the desperation among Republican legislators up for reelection this November trying to distance ...
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zipdog @zipdog.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.texastribune.org/2026/09/24/d... Texas Republicans are following the Traitor Trump playbook...trying, desperately, to "fix" the November elections. "Accident," my ass.
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GOP official: Texas should have caught voter registration error
Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott, who appoints the state’s top election official and is locked in a tight race in November, hasn’t commented on the error.
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