Posted on 03/23/2025 1:59:31 PM PDT by Libloather
Social network Bluesky, an alternative to X built on open source technologies, has scored a big win in terms of attracting notable users to its platform. The company on Sunday confirmed that former president Barack Obama has joined its service.
Bluesky OOO Rose Wang replied to a post where someone wondered if the account posting as Obama was legitimately him by writing “Confirmed!”
In his first few posts on the platform, Obama celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), calling it “a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.”
The former president maintains a large following on other social media platforms, including X and Facebook, where he has 130.6 million followers and 55 million followers, respectively.
Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
— Barack Obama (@barackobama.bsky.social) 2025-03-23T13:08:45.662Z
However, Elon Musk’s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has lost a number of users to alternative social networks, including Bluesky, after the 2024 U.S. elections. Musk used X to campaign for President Trump and promote MAGA-aligned political views. He also now holds a prominent position in Trump’s circle thanks to his involvement with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), which has been working to reduce the federal government workforce, cut spending, and dismantle government agencies.
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Bluesky must be doing poorly if they have to make a big deal out of Big Mike’s wife joining. They still think he is relevant.
If they had someone who was somewhat competent...but then again, the Deep State didn't want that. They wanted a puppet like Joe Biden. Or Kamala Harris.
COO. Typo.
OOOOOKAY.......
He can’t dial a push button phone...who’s he got, an intern?
Bluesky has me confused with someone who cares what Ophonybama has to say!
Br0nc0 is not a Yank.
More of a Wank[er].
My take is that the battle lines are forming, and the left found another source of money.
I celebrated as well.
Appropriately, with a healthy bowl movement.
More like a circle jerk!
He just wants their money ,LOL
Does “Bluesky” rhyme with “Rooskie”?
Figures this poser would boast about the unaffordable care act as his first post. The only thing that monstrosity has done is make Healthcare less affordable for those that pay for it.
More accurate - Redbutt
He’ll be perfect for Blewski.
Nice. He keeps swiping left and nothing happens lol. Instead, Safari keeps sending him back to his doomscrolling on CitizenFreePress!
You know, that's an interesting point I had not considered. What is the Deep State going to do with a Shapiro or even Gruesome?
They wanted to replicate the exact same presidency.
It almost worked with Kamala Harris.
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