Nordstahl @Nordstahl@qoto.org

Child is doing their homework and angrily shouting at Microsoft apps, so there is some preparation for The Real World happening, at least.

The strategy is a vivid example of how Trump’s second term is much more beholden to the isolationist, morally ambivalent wing of MAGA.

Across 33 pages, the strategy makes zero demands of Russia; it only makes demands of American allies to acquiesce, to forget this whole lame business of invasion and looting – and to embrace Russia wholeheartedly and immediately.

Read my analysis at the link in bio.

"U.S. border officers turn back Canadian surrogate seeking fertility care"

#Politics #CdnPoli

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/trying-to-have-a-family-isnt-a-criminal-offence-canadian-surrogate-denied-entry-into-us/

My niece bought a crocheted bee on a small local christmas market. There was an elderly lady selling handmade plushies, socks, scarfs and hats

Billionaires are a cancer on the human race

The CEO of The Onion set the publication's goal for 2026 to have more subscribers than The Washington Post. At the rate the latter is going, that won't take long.

"For reasons we don't like or understand, our work has become increasingly important."

"Look, we're an independent company, we don't use AI to write headlines and make art, and we're one of roughly three publications who are up for the fight. Unlike other places, The Onion is quadrupling down on being a pain in the ass, politically. Are you?

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-collins-28263a52_its-been-a-big-year-for-us-at-the-onion-ugcPost-7400218696058810368-7nVB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAliaMB3BQO-WOS-eUh-XU4HAd5h8pTzkI

@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social

1. Why does no one question why Americans are the premier market for the drug trade?

What is it about life as an American that they want to waste their entire lives being perpetually high?

2. Why does no one question the money behind the drug trade? Money laundering is one of the chief functions of banks.

How does a drug cartel buy a fleet of submersibles without anyone noticing?

https://theconversation.com/money-laundering-plays-a-key-role-in-every-part-of-the-illegal-drugs-industry-heres-how-it-works-251288

https://www.wealthbriefingasia.com/article.php/Countries-Of-Money_dash_Laundering-Concern-%E2%80%93-America%E2%80%99s-Ultimate-List

Have you looked at that FIFA peace prize? It's rotting disintegrating hands shredding the planet.

@munin

Microsoft and Charles Koch are spending a billion dollars to promote AI to the poor.

Definitely a red flag. None of these billionaires give two hoots about "economic mobility".

Flogging AI to make it popular is a cover for an anti-democracy movement

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2025/07/17/bill-gates-charles-koch-and-three-other-billionaires-are-giving-1-billion-to-enhance-economic-mobility-in-the-us/

The fossil fuel industry is funding the AI bubble for its own reasons; personal & partisan gain.

Follow the money behind AI.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/koch-venture-arm-bets-40-million-on-logistics-tech-optimal-dynamics-1d995b51

https://www.wired.com/story/trump-energy-industry-ai-fossil-fuels-pittsburgh-summit/

https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/inno/stories/news/2025/06/12/koch-disruptive-technologies-optimal-dynamics.html

GUYS, I just got a peace prize from my local sandwich shop

Some people just don't get it. Pays us a visit, fresh in from a group trip where everybody came down with Covid. No, you're not safe five days after getting infected; you're safe five days after you've recovered.

I ask her to stay outside, or wear a mask. She comes in, closes the door, says "it's good you set clear boundaries", and coughs. All before the mask is even unpacked.

Nobody seems to understand why I'm livid. It's not about performing mask theatre to soothe my feelings FFS. It's about actually taking responsibility to not be a vector.

I'm taking care of a vulnerable friend, who in all probability will literally die within a week if the virus manages to reach him.

#covid

@ai6yr Again, it's all about the billionaires, in this case the Big Tech billionaires.

I think it's safe to say that the little man approves of his new kitty tower 😂

#CatsOfMastodon #standardissuecat #cats #furbabies #kitty

Was refilling spice jars. Mostly went okay.

Don't ask.

#spices

FOX NEWS: THREE HOUSE COMMITTEES SUBPOENA ACTBLUE

This is one of the most important texts we’ve EVER sent.

FIRST: Donald Trump tried to SHUT DOWN ActBlue.

THEN: Grassroots supporters STOOD UP and fought back – and WON!

BUT THEN: Republican House committees SUBPOENAED ActBlue to try to stop grassroots supporters like you from ever donating again.

This HORRENDOUS abuse of power is what dictators do.

We won’t – and we CAN’T – let them get away with it!
>> https://hmpdems.com

That’s why we’re marshaling a HISTORIC fundraising day
– 5,000 donations before midnight
– to make their plan BACKFIRE and send them a resounding message!

Top Democrats just agreed to 600% MATCH every donation that hits our account before midnight
– and that’s why we’re imploring you one final time if you’ll stand up to hold Trump and Republicans ACCOUNTABLE! 

Here’s the breakdown of what’s happening:

– The ONLY check on Trump’s power is a Democratic House Majority.

– Republicans hold one of the SMALLEST House Majorities in a century. 

– Democrats only need to flip THREE Republican seats to win the House!

And in a race that polls predict will be a complete TOSS-UP, every dollar could be the difference between a monumental Democratic victory…

… Or another DEVASTATING defeat. 

If everyone reading this text chipped in, we can hand him a HUMILIATING defeat and make this the day Democrats RECLAIMED the House. Will you join us?
>> https://hmpdems.com

Thank you,
House Majority PAC