Pete Kurtz-Glovas

As BlueSky surges in popularity, I feel it's important to state that my posts here do not reflect the opinions of my current employer, but they DO reflect the opinions of the Carrabas Italian Grill I worked at in Bensalem, PA in 2005

Trump claimed he would fix the Economy, but the average American Family STILL cannot afford a Cameo from the Rizzler

Hi there Bluesky, I took a break for a little bit to focus on other things but I'm ready to be extremely annoying online again :) did I miss anything anything important in the last couple months?

I'm begging brands to understand that I don't need to join a community of like-minded individuals, or get daily email updates from your founder, or learn more about the ethical practices of your business. I just need some shoes dude. That's literally all I need.

I find the "paid protestor" line of thinking as odd as the "everyone's a Fed" line of thinking. Is your imagination so stunted that you can't even conceive of someone taking action on their own accord? Is your worldview so limited in scope that every political action must be driven by self interest?

Came home late to a screaming cat who, when asked why he's crying, sprints across the room and dives into a box and begins purring. You have one guess what color this dumb-dumb is.

This article perfectly sums up the conversation between Coats and Klein, and alludes to the fact that the "dirtbag left" for all its flaws is vastly more clear eyed in its assessment of contemporary politics and our current historical moment. badfaithtimes.com/ezra-klein-i...

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. trib.al/9Sxu9IN

My take on One Battle After Another is that it is a mistake to view it as a film with political answers. The politics of the movie are secondary to the story it is telling, and they are not directly related to the politics of our moment other than "ICE is bad, immigration crackdowns are racist."

This is a blatant first amendment violation

I'm actually glad that military leaders were present in the room for this. I think it's important that the people who actually do things understand the priorities of their bosses and the disconnect between them

McDonalds running Extra Value Meal ads during NFL games is a recession indicator

Calling top military officials from around the world for an in person meeting so I can tell them about this CRAZY dream I just had

Two things are true: 1. Trump has amassed extraordinary power in the presidency—thanks to a compliant Congress and a pro-executive Supreme Court. 2. Trump is increasingly unpopular. These twin dynamics will define U.S. politics through the 2026 midterms. Buckle up.

Government overreach and direct threats to the first amendment are NOT when you want to extend grace and empathy. This entirely missed the point of the Kimmel situation to begin with and the FCC's current goals as outline in Project 2025

Good thread here

If you think the text messages between Robinson and his partner are weird because he's not using memes, I need you to log off and go on a date right now and try that.

Researchers and analysts having to type up reports using "know your meme" citations after 48 hours and enough caffeine to send an elephant into cardiac arrest:

Between last night and the release of the suspected shooter earlier today there was an explosion of conspiracy theories about who was responsible for the shooting. As the FBI releases details now the key is to watch how they do it do not impact narratives created by different camps.

Excited for this piece to be out today! Supporting Matthew Kriner and @amycooter.bsky.social in their work around NVE has been eye opening, and it's an honor to contribute to a growing body of work on this subject www.hstoday.us/subject-matt...

Gov of Mississippi Tate Reeves is sending National Guardsmen to fight crime in DC. I checked USAFacts.org, Jackson Mississippi has more murders per 100,000 people than DC by a large margin.

DC is a welcoming city full of culture and joy, including vibrant street parties in the summer. I've driven all over the city, including east of the river late at night, and I cannot for the life of me begin to understand why these people feel so threatened.

DHS is recruiting using a not-so-subtle reference to a 1978 book from white nationalist William Gayley Simpson, Which Way Western Man? Simpson's book was released under an imprint associated with the National Alliance, founded by Turner Diaries author William Luther Pierce.

Hearing from friends who work in downtown DC that they're already being told to work from home. Drove through downtown just to check it out and it feels sparse even for summer time here. Many locally owned businesses were already struggling, I can't imagine this will help.

It cannot be overstated how chill the vibes are in DC. Violent Crime is down, and everybody knows it, so the mood has been jovial all summer. Deploying federal law enforcement is a huge waste of tax payer dollars, and at worst will provoke people who don't want them in their neighborhood.

“How does the computer know something happened if no one tells the computer about it” is the easy-reader way to explain why we still need human reporters and data-collectors And I also find it genuinely alarming that even some people on this website don’t seem to grasp this

The waking world may be terrible, but last night in my dreams I hung out with a well mannered Flemish Giant Rabbit (see below) and his many animal friends.

"How's unemployment going?"

"Butt-Rock is a symbol of rising fascism," "Pet Ownership is a recession indicator." Some of y'all gotta take a break.