(shaking my head sadly but wisely) “Look at all these fools demanding that their elected representatives ‘do something’ to confront this clusterfuck. I alone am savvy and smart enough to wrap myself in cynical nihilism.” - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

kevinmkruse.bsky.social • 21 days ago

(shaking my head sadly but wisely)

“Look at all these fools demanding that their elected representatives ‘do something’ to confront this clusterfuck. I alone am savvy and smart enough to wrap myself in cynical nihilism.”

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lavandra.bsky.social•20 days ago

Time for the Military to protect the American people from this government takeover.

cablomster.bsky.social•21 days ago

I get it. I am pissed at those who voted for him, third party, or not at all. However that does not mean we cannot demand action and resistance from the leaders we did vote for…they have tools in the tool box

prairieguy2623.bsky.social•20 days ago

You’re referring to the Republicans who just got elected to majorities in both houses of Congress and are nevertheless letting an unelected immigrant seize all the power the people just gave them, right?

Right?

stef47.bsky.social•21 days ago

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captain-corona.bsky.social•21 days ago

When is the march on Washington

When is the national strike

alpenglowdreams.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yes there’s too much of this

doitinprivate.bsky.social•21 days ago

If Democrats had a taste or stomach for psychological warfare, one thing they’d do is start crediting Musk for Trump’s accomplishments. Or refer to him as Co-President Musk, even call him “President Musk,” whoopsie. Flatter Musk and deny Trump and get them to fight each other.

susanmiller11.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yep - 100% correct. Trump would hate that & maybe rein Musk in, if that's even possible at this point

tekrantz.bsky.social•21 days ago

MAGA delenda est #magadelendaest

suzai.bsky.social•21 days ago

At this point, I think we have to accept we are on our own. Congress has abandoned us. It’s We the People, and maybe a few governors and State Attorneys General. WE have to do something.

puppygirlronnie.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think nihilism is the wrong read on it. I'm the nihilist, pissed at dem leadership knowing they won't actually do something here but demanding it anyway. They are not nihilists, their snooty attitude gives them hope. Probably because they're all white, straight and rich enough to be okay.

cat-linc.bsky.social•21 days ago

Listen to some Kate Bush. Sadly, perhaps, but wisely could be substituted...'smugly' comes to my mind. I know I don't want my Reps running around with their hair on fire.

eclecticoldbag.bsky.social•20 days ago

Now we show up in person
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cru6DBkH5gadq3S-mVhiSU72mC2ZeDHXG93jeiemFH0/edit?usp=drivesdk. Check out the opposition at @indivisible.org

philstr.bsky.social•21 days ago

Hi Kevin, I have a question. At what point did the arts (movies/books/music/etc) actively addressed the rise of the third Reich? Casablanca is a good example, but were there prior examples?

leebee4life.bsky.social•21 days ago

I think it’s perfectly valid to be bothered by the people yelling “do something” who voted third party or stayed home in November. Voting for Harris was the very least they could have done to help prevent all of this.

tiktokghost.bsky.social•20 days ago

THIS!!!!

mamadedosperros.bsky.social•21 days ago

Exactly. 👏🏻. I’m more angry with those who “just couldn’t bring themselves” to vote for Kamala. They are just as complicit for this crap.

seighless.bsky.social•21 days ago

Do you honestly believe that the people who are yelling for the Democrats to do something are the same people who sat out the election?

leebee4life.bsky.social•21 days ago

Some of them, yes. Not everyone. But definitely a sizable number. And those are the folks I’m talking about.

prime157.bsky.social•21 days ago

I know I'm bothered by them. They harassed me just like MAGA harassed me, and they want to still delude themselves that "liberals are just fascist-lite."

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13rrk13.bsky.social•21 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/13rrk13.bsky.social/post/3lh7ebkjgzs2i

jewels1961.bsky.social•21 days ago

It’s going to take way more than “elected representatives” to fix the clusterfuck. It’s going to take “We the People”. We must collectively take to the streets, and fight the downfall of OUR Democracy. Silence=Complicity.

cornellmom.bsky.social•21 days ago

The FAFO phase of American history has only just begun and because of their stupidity, we will all suffer. 🥺

cavu4ever.bsky.social•20 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/twistedhausreads.bsky.social/post/3lh53dcqz4k2q

thewritingchef.bsky.social•21 days ago

You mean the elected Republicans, of course, since there are more of them and they, too, presumably, should be prompted to do "something."

bertsy.bsky.social•21 days ago

I just hope they remember their oaths before it's too late. The domestic enemies are quite literally roaming the halls looking for more things to steal.

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."

ds00n.bsky.social•19 days ago

Sounds like what the Joker says to a new recruit to Project Mayhem and or the 7th Cavalry.

tonchrysoprase.bsky.social•21 days ago

I mean, cynical nihilism was my bit for much of my life and even I’m rolling my eyes so hard it hurts.

greenblue85.bsky.social•21 days ago

some united front press announcements with the current status of illegal activities at least. All of them in a group and taking turns talking about what is happening in their terms.

whistlingbatter.bsky.social•21 days ago

"we're nihilists, dude".

tripemonkey.bsky.social•20 days ago

I feel so seen.

unlikelyortiz.bsky.social•21 days ago

Chuck Grassleys social security number is 002. Wtf does he care?

edwarddavid.bsky.social•21 days ago

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beachbumdoll.bsky.social•21 days ago

Breaks my heart but must be done.

pinkdream.bsky.social•21 days ago

I am no longer civil to any person who voted for this, including family members. I ignore my co-workers unless I absolutely have to speak to them. I don’t embrace fascists, ever!

edwarddavid.bsky.social•21 days ago

It's probably the most substantial resistance that us regular folk can make. Engagement and chastisement those people can also be effective, but you must be prepared to shut down bullshit argument and rationalization and stick to basic moral truths, claim the high ground of decency and keep at it.

pinkdream.bsky.social•21 days ago

I agree! These people must be ostracized and treated as social pariahs. I have no problem calling them out on their BS either.

edwarddavid.bsky.social•21 days ago

People should do the same thing that they always should have been doing which is rejecting in their lives people who support such a man and the values that he represents. How many times have you been courteous to someone that you know voted for this? I'm saying this rhetorically. But how is

sandy-o.bsky.social•21 days ago

This is probably not the best idea. As much as it sucks, we need as many people as possible mad at the people doing this. Instead we need to work on them and get them to understand who is fucking their lives. They are armed and likely want to start shooting "others" so we have to try to stop that.

edwarddavid.bsky.social•21 days ago

it that political actions, among the more consequential things that we do, have come to be beyond personal reproach? Everyone knows the man is a monstrosity, a liar, who they heard him describe himself as a sexual predator. There is no defense for this. And

edwarddavid.bsky.social•21 days ago

yet we're lectured about how to remain civil with MAGA relatives at Thanksgiving dinner.

yeahbutnahbut.bsky.social•21 days ago

has anyone actually seen Dem leadership lately? what odds they’ve already been black bagged by Flynn

jhamiltonhatch.bsky.social•21 days ago

Their circle jerking at the DNC

happycarlson.bsky.social•20 days ago

Meeting the moment and calling out what's happening is the first step but it's naive to think it won't have to go much farther than that to get out of this. We're dealing with empowered traitors and overall degenerates that don't give a fuck and now control all branches of Government.

beachbumdoll.bsky.social•21 days ago

Maybe if Musk stops Dem Congress' paychecks, they'll be motivated to do something.

trishac2025.bsky.social•21 days ago

This is the way.

cronevivant.bsky.social•21 days ago

I sent 5 emails this morning and will send them as often as I feel necessary. We cannot fall for the gaslighting "nothing to see here" atmosphere.