Alex Bennett
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Alex Bennett
@abennett034.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Welcome to my sky page . I hope to post and engage in civil dialogue, share important current events and give thoughtful analysis.
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A nice thread in which an actual expert patiently explains why the Secretary of Health and Human Service is not simply a liar, but an especially stupid one.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A nice thread in which an actual expert patiently explains why the Secretary of Health and Human Service is not simply a liar, but an especially stupid one.
“Apolitical minority is pushing the country toward the evils supposedly associated with pure democracy: extreme ideologies, the normalization of violence.” #democracy #Trump #madison
-David Frum
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
-David Frum
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Founders Were Wrong About Democracy
The authors of the Constitution feared mass participation would unsettle government, but it’s the privileged minority that has proved destabilizing.
www.theatlantic.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“Apolitical minority is pushing the country toward the evils supposedly associated with pure democracy: extreme ideologies, the normalization of violence.” #democracy #Trump #madison
-David Frum
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
-David Frum
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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As the year-end approaches, it might be a good time to audit all of your expensive and unnecessary subscriptions.
Take time this holiday season to make sure you aren’t overpaying for important services. Here’s where you can start:
Take time this holiday season to make sure you aren’t overpaying for important services. Here’s where you can start:
Start 2026 by paying less for your phone, internet and other services
Take time this holiday season to make sure you aren’t overpaying for important services.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
As the year-end approaches, it might be a good time to audit all of your expensive and unnecessary subscriptions.
Take time this holiday season to make sure you aren’t overpaying for important services. Here’s where you can start:
Take time this holiday season to make sure you aren’t overpaying for important services. Here’s where you can start:
The modern version of Santa Claus arrived in the United States in 1863 in the January 3 issue of Harper’s Weekly. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa wearing striped pants and a jacket emblazoned with stars as he sat in a sleigh under a giant American flag. #christmas #santa #harpersweekly
December 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The modern version of Santa Claus arrived in the United States in 1863 in the January 3 issue of Harper’s Weekly. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew Santa wearing striped pants and a jacket emblazoned with stars as he sat in a sleigh under a giant American flag. #christmas #santa #harpersweekly
2025 U.S. Economy: Highs and Lows. But a good source to get an idea of where we are.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
10 charts that show where the economy is heading
The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
2025 U.S. Economy: Highs and Lows. But a good source to get an idea of where we are.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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it requires an absolutely staggering lack of self awareness for chatterton to complain that he has lost elite opportunities because he has anti-woke views.
The Other Way the ‘Super Woke’ Left Discriminates
Race and gender aren’t the only categories that determine who gets special treatment.
www.theatlantic.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
it requires an absolutely staggering lack of self awareness for chatterton to complain that he has lost elite opportunities because he has anti-woke views.
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How embarrassing it is to watch our once-esteemed Department of Justice behave like this.
December 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How embarrassing it is to watch our once-esteemed Department of Justice behave like this.
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@corybooker.com has the 60-minute CECOT segment available on his channel. Watch it while you can. In other places, Paramount has taken the video down - "copyright," don't you know. Share. The more who witness, the better.
youtu.be/jiehEMlNiCI?...
youtu.be/jiehEMlNiCI?...
The 60 Minutes Story The Trump Administration Doesn't Want You To See
YouTube video by Cory Booker
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December 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@corybooker.com has the 60-minute CECOT segment available on his channel. Watch it while you can. In other places, Paramount has taken the video down - "copyright," don't you know. Share. The more who witness, the better.
youtu.be/jiehEMlNiCI?...
youtu.be/jiehEMlNiCI?...
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kavanaugh not beating the allegations that he’s a dumbass
Brett Kavanaugh (September 2025): The facts and how they relate to the law don’t matter. Assume ICE and other federal forces always act with integrity, always respect rights, and consistently impose minimal burden.
Brett Kavanaugh (December 2025): Should I not have done that? Was that wrong?
Brett Kavanaugh (December 2025): Should I not have done that? Was that wrong?
Kavanaugh in a footnote in today's opinion says "the officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity."
December 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
kavanaugh not beating the allegations that he’s a dumbass
@claybennett.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
@claybennett.bsky.social
These are from federal investigations, but the DOJ states,
‘Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump” that it characterized as “unfounded and false.” #epstein #impeach #bondi #DOJ
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
‘Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump” that it characterized as “unfounded and false.” #epstein #impeach #bondi #DOJ
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Major Release of Epstein Documents Contains Mentions of Trump and Mar-a-Lago Subpoenas
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
These are from federal investigations, but the DOJ states,
‘Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump” that it characterized as “unfounded and false.” #epstein #impeach #bondi #DOJ
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
‘Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump” that it characterized as “unfounded and false.” #epstein #impeach #bondi #DOJ
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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Sharyn Alfonsi wrote a devastating email, blaming her boss and the Trump regime for striking a 60 Minutes CERCOT story, knowing it would probably be leaked, consequences be damned.
‼️ Is *any true patriot* with their hands on the full and unredacted Epstein files paying attention?
#EndFascism
‼️ Is *any true patriot* with their hands on the full and unredacted Epstein files paying attention?
#EndFascism
Again, from Michael Grynbaum, here is Sharyn Alfonsi's full email.
It must be read:
It must be read:
December 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sharyn Alfonsi wrote a devastating email, blaming her boss and the Trump regime for striking a 60 Minutes CERCOT story, knowing it would probably be leaked, consequences be damned.
‼️ Is *any true patriot* with their hands on the full and unredacted Epstein files paying attention?
#EndFascism
‼️ Is *any true patriot* with their hands on the full and unredacted Epstein files paying attention?
#EndFascism
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Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
A direct impact impact from the Citizens United Case. Overwhelmingly the rich are benefiting. #elitisttheory
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A direct impact impact from the Citizens United Case. Overwhelmingly the rich are benefiting. #elitisttheory
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Bari Weiss creating her own version of proper restraint at CBS.
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Bari Weiss creating her own version of proper restraint at CBS.
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Schiff: "Part of this is a consequence I think frankly of Chief Justice Roberts giving the president absolute immunity when it comes to his instructions to the DOJ. He can pretty much order them to do what he wants and know that he will never be held criminally liable."
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Schiff: "Part of this is a consequence I think frankly of Chief Justice Roberts giving the president absolute immunity when it comes to his instructions to the DOJ. He can pretty much order them to do what he wants and know that he will never be held criminally liable."
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice will fail to publicly release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a Friday deadline, violating a new federal law explicitly mandating that the trove of documents be turned over for public scrutiny. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Chickens Out on Epstein Files Release in Violation of New Law
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice will fail to publicly release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a Friday deadline, violating a new federal law explicitly mandating that the trove of documents be turned over for public scrutiny. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
Donald Trump mentioned meeting Jame Doe #epsteinfiles #trump #epstein #doj
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
www.justice.gov
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Donald Trump mentioned meeting Jame Doe #epsteinfiles #trump #epstein #doj
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
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President John F. Kennedy didn’t name the Kennedy Center for himself.
Eisenhower signed legislation to create a “National Cultural Center.” Eisenhower and Kennedy fundraised for it.
Congress and Johnson only named it in honor of Kennedy after he was assassinated.
www.kennedy-center.org/our-story/
Eisenhower signed legislation to create a “National Cultural Center.” Eisenhower and Kennedy fundraised for it.
Congress and Johnson only named it in honor of Kennedy after he was assassinated.
www.kennedy-center.org/our-story/
December 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
President John F. Kennedy didn’t name the Kennedy Center for himself.
Eisenhower signed legislation to create a “National Cultural Center.” Eisenhower and Kennedy fundraised for it.
Congress and Johnson only named it in honor of Kennedy after he was assassinated.
www.kennedy-center.org/our-story/
Eisenhower signed legislation to create a “National Cultural Center.” Eisenhower and Kennedy fundraised for it.
Congress and Johnson only named it in honor of Kennedy after he was assassinated.
www.kennedy-center.org/our-story/
Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...