Keith
@beagleantics.bsky.social
I support democracy and the rule of law. Resist cynicism. Sailing, double bass and Borscht Belt humor.
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My latest on Sidebars: the Comey prosecution is falling apart on several fronts. It's extremely unlikely the case ever makes it to trial.
Corruption meets incompetence at Pam Bondi's DOJ.
www.sidebarsblog.com/p/the-comey-...
Corruption meets incompetence at Pam Bondi's DOJ.
www.sidebarsblog.com/p/the-comey-...
The Comey Prosecution is Imploding
Corruption meets incompetence at Pam Bondi's DOJ
www.sidebarsblog.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My latest on Sidebars: the Comey prosecution is falling apart on several fronts. It's extremely unlikely the case ever makes it to trial.
Corruption meets incompetence at Pam Bondi's DOJ.
www.sidebarsblog.com/p/the-comey-...
Corruption meets incompetence at Pam Bondi's DOJ.
www.sidebarsblog.com/p/the-comey-...
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
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🧵This horrific story is being reported all over Latin America, but not the US.
Randall Gamboa, a Costa Rican, was deported from the US in such a critical health condition it required an ambulance flight.
He then died upon his return to Costa Rica after being detained for 8 months by DHS.
Randall Gamboa, a Costa Rican, was deported from the US in such a critical health condition it required an ambulance flight.
He then died upon his return to Costa Rica after being detained for 8 months by DHS.
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🧵This horrific story is being reported all over Latin America, but not the US.
Randall Gamboa, a Costa Rican, was deported from the US in such a critical health condition it required an ambulance flight.
He then died upon his return to Costa Rica after being detained for 8 months by DHS.
Randall Gamboa, a Costa Rican, was deported from the US in such a critical health condition it required an ambulance flight.
He then died upon his return to Costa Rica after being detained for 8 months by DHS.
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It really is disgusting that Trump can insult, berate, single out, threaten, and demean female reporters on a daily basis for asking fair and legitimate questions and you can’t find a single Republican woman in Congress to say it is inappropriate behavior.
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
It really is disgusting that Trump can insult, berate, single out, threaten, and demean female reporters on a daily basis for asking fair and legitimate questions and you can’t find a single Republican woman in Congress to say it is inappropriate behavior.
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President Trump said he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials that it could help China steal the technology.
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
President Trump said he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials that it could help China steal the technology.
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
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This was one of Trump's very worst moments. And that is saying something.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This was one of Trump's very worst moments. And that is saying something.
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From stonewalling at every turn for many months to rushing it into law in a matter of hours isn’t at all suspicious or sinister. Not at all.
Senate Republicans were so eager to dispense with the Epstein measure that they agreed with Schumer to declare it passed by unanimous consent--even though it has not formally been sent over by the House yet. It may land on Trump's desk tonight.
@anniekarni.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
@anniekarni.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Agrees to Quickly Clear Bill Seeking Release of Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
From stonewalling at every turn for many months to rushing it into law in a matter of hours isn’t at all suspicious or sinister. Not at all.
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“They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million. Am I supposed to dislike them? I like them very much.”
Trump meets business partner In the Oval Office
From “bad situation” to “things happen”: How Saudi money changed Trump’s tune on Khashoggi's murder.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
“They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million. Am I supposed to dislike them? I like them very much.”
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A huge web of private companies, local law enforcement agencies, and elected officials is enabling — and profiting from — the regime's anti-immigrant agenda. See the map: bit.ly/3TgUZEq
View from browser, not app. Key on bottom (mobile) or side (computer). Click on pins for info & sources.
View from browser, not app. Key on bottom (mobile) or side (computer). Click on pins for info & sources.
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A huge web of private companies, local law enforcement agencies, and elected officials is enabling — and profiting from — the regime's anti-immigrant agenda. See the map: bit.ly/3TgUZEq
View from browser, not app. Key on bottom (mobile) or side (computer). Click on pins for info & sources.
View from browser, not app. Key on bottom (mobile) or side (computer). Click on pins for info & sources.
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It’s cold out and I’m in my happy place by the fire 😊🔥
#beagles #beaglesofbluesky #dogsofbluesky #blueskydogs @dogs.bsky.social
#beagles #beaglesofbluesky #dogsofbluesky #blueskydogs @dogs.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It’s cold out and I’m in my happy place by the fire 😊🔥
#beagles #beaglesofbluesky #dogsofbluesky #blueskydogs @dogs.bsky.social
#beagles #beaglesofbluesky #dogsofbluesky #blueskydogs @dogs.bsky.social
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How is this a real headline?
The White House can release the Epstein Files at any time, but won’t.
Now, after fighting to stop a House vote and failing, he says go ahead, presumably figuring he’ll work to stop it another way.
One of the worst uncritical “Trump says” headlines NYT has ever done.
The White House can release the Epstein Files at any time, but won’t.
Now, after fighting to stop a House vote and failing, he says go ahead, presumably figuring he’ll work to stop it another way.
One of the worst uncritical “Trump says” headlines NYT has ever done.
November 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
How is this a real headline?
The White House can release the Epstein Files at any time, but won’t.
Now, after fighting to stop a House vote and failing, he says go ahead, presumably figuring he’ll work to stop it another way.
One of the worst uncritical “Trump says” headlines NYT has ever done.
The White House can release the Epstein Files at any time, but won’t.
Now, after fighting to stop a House vote and failing, he says go ahead, presumably figuring he’ll work to stop it another way.
One of the worst uncritical “Trump says” headlines NYT has ever done.
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Instead of “blitz,” this might be better described by other military terms—FUBAR or SNAFU. The cost and human toll can be tallied in numbers of disrupted lives, of families torn apart, of wrongfully detained and terrorized people, and of traumatized children. contrarian.substack.com/p/the-chicag...
The Chicago Invasion After-Action Report
‘Blitz’ or FUBAR?
contrarian.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Instead of “blitz,” this might be better described by other military terms—FUBAR or SNAFU. The cost and human toll can be tallied in numbers of disrupted lives, of families torn apart, of wrongfully detained and terrorized people, and of traumatized children. contrarian.substack.com/p/the-chicag...
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OPERATION IRON VIPER
OPERATION BAREBACK BLITZ
OPERATION DESERT STALLION
OPERATION SAPPHIRE SERPENT
OPERATION BRONZE JACKHAMMER
OPERATION TUSK MASTER
OPERATION BLACK HELIX
OPERATION LONE RIDER
OPERATION RAGING KANGAROO
OPERATION STEEL EMBRACE
OPERATION HARDPOINT HAVOC
OPERATION LEATHER LANCE
OPERATION BAREBACK BLITZ
OPERATION DESERT STALLION
OPERATION SAPPHIRE SERPENT
OPERATION BRONZE JACKHAMMER
OPERATION TUSK MASTER
OPERATION BLACK HELIX
OPERATION LONE RIDER
OPERATION RAGING KANGAROO
OPERATION STEEL EMBRACE
OPERATION HARDPOINT HAVOC
OPERATION LEATHER LANCE
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
OPERATION IRON VIPER
OPERATION BAREBACK BLITZ
OPERATION DESERT STALLION
OPERATION SAPPHIRE SERPENT
OPERATION BRONZE JACKHAMMER
OPERATION TUSK MASTER
OPERATION BLACK HELIX
OPERATION LONE RIDER
OPERATION RAGING KANGAROO
OPERATION STEEL EMBRACE
OPERATION HARDPOINT HAVOC
OPERATION LEATHER LANCE
OPERATION BAREBACK BLITZ
OPERATION DESERT STALLION
OPERATION SAPPHIRE SERPENT
OPERATION BRONZE JACKHAMMER
OPERATION TUSK MASTER
OPERATION BLACK HELIX
OPERATION LONE RIDER
OPERATION RAGING KANGAROO
OPERATION STEEL EMBRACE
OPERATION HARDPOINT HAVOC
OPERATION LEATHER LANCE
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This is so goddamned beautiful. Get ‘em, Charlotte.
Incredible video from Reddit (too large to upload the screencap). CBP agents attempt to detain a flower vendor and end up getting chased into a vacant lot by a crowd of teenagers. What a bunch of impotent sad sacks.
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This is so goddamned beautiful. Get ‘em, Charlotte.
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Literally exactly what the Founders worried about. Exactly.
A foreign country bribed the president with a bar of gold.
Where are my Originalists at?
Where are my Originalists at?
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
November 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Literally exactly what the Founders worried about. Exactly.
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Watercolour painting of a cat called Barney! #cats #kittens #catsofbluesky #petportraits #art #painting #watercolours
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Watercolour painting of a cat called Barney! #cats #kittens #catsofbluesky #petportraits #art #painting #watercolours
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Here The Washington Post Editorial Board treats Donald Trump ordering DOJ investigations of his political adversaries as a *political* misstep, never once so much as hinting that it is an *abuse of power*
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Here The Washington Post Editorial Board treats Donald Trump ordering DOJ investigations of his political adversaries as a *political* misstep, never once so much as hinting that it is an *abuse of power*
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Since when do American allies need to be personal friends of the US president in order to have any credibility or positive standing with this country?
Personalist regime alert 🚨
Personalist regime alert 🚨
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Since when do American allies need to be personal friends of the US president in order to have any credibility or positive standing with this country?
Personalist regime alert 🚨
Personalist regime alert 🚨
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Not a critique of Tom at all, but how quickly we’ve acculturated ourselves to a world where the president publicly orders an investigation, and his AG salutes in plain sight. The corpse of the post-Watergate era is well and truly rotted through.
Instead of just releasing the Epstein files, Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate Democrats and AG Pam Bondi is complying.
Are they setting up a pretext to block the release by arguing the files are now part of an active investigation? I’m not saying that would work, but he’s desperate to block.
Are they setting up a pretext to block the release by arguing the files are now part of an active investigation? I’m not saying that would work, but he’s desperate to block.
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Not a critique of Tom at all, but how quickly we’ve acculturated ourselves to a world where the president publicly orders an investigation, and his AG salutes in plain sight. The corpse of the post-Watergate era is well and truly rotted through.
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"The president has determined that pigs fly, and only the president can determine if pigs fly."
Breaking News: A secret Justice Department memo approving the Trump administration’s boat strikes is said to rely on the president’s claims about drug cartels.
Justice Dept. Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels
Accounts of a secret Justice Department memo offer a window into how administration lawyers approved the president’s desired course of action.
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"The president has determined that pigs fly, and only the president can determine if pigs fly."
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Oh you’re telling me there should be entities that can protect the public from the effects of the unfettered pursuit of short term profit by corporations? Shame you guys did everything you could do dismantle them
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Oh you’re telling me there should be entities that can protect the public from the effects of the unfettered pursuit of short term profit by corporations? Shame you guys did everything you could do dismantle them
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The @financialtimes.com suggests US drew $900 million worth of SDRs from its (~$170 billion) account at the IMF and transferred them to Argentina so Argentina could make a scheduled debt repayment to the IMF. on.ft.com/4oBeQMm
US drew $900mn from IMF account as Argentina debt payment loomed
Buenos Aires’s reserves rose by the same margin as Washington seeks to bolster Javier Milei’s government
on.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The @financialtimes.com suggests US drew $900 million worth of SDRs from its (~$170 billion) account at the IMF and transferred them to Argentina so Argentina could make a scheduled debt repayment to the IMF. on.ft.com/4oBeQMm