@beatts55.bsky.social
Retired from public service. "The thing about common sense is that it's not that common "
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There are no Trump tariffs on Moscow's biggest export — the mobsters and oligarchs who helped put him in power. Here's how they did it — and why Trump is transforming the US into a Mafia state.
The Late 1990's A Gangster's Paradise
There are no Trump tariffs on Moscow's biggest export-the mobsters and oligarchs who helped put him in power. Here's how they did it--and why Trump is transforming the US into a Mafia state.
open.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
There are no Trump tariffs on Moscow's biggest export — the mobsters and oligarchs who helped put him in power. Here's how they did it — and why Trump is transforming the US into a Mafia state.
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Reporter: I was watching your face during the meeting.. what was going through your mind when the President talked about erasing the border..
Carney: I’m glad that you couldn’t tell what was going through my mind
Reporter: Oh I could
Carney: I’m glad that you couldn’t tell what was going through my mind
Reporter: Oh I could
May 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Reporter: I was watching your face during the meeting.. what was going through your mind when the President talked about erasing the border..
Carney: I’m glad that you couldn’t tell what was going through my mind
Reporter: Oh I could
Carney: I’m glad that you couldn’t tell what was going through my mind
Reporter: Oh I could
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A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
By Judith Roberts * As an attorney I’m deeply alarmed by an incident that occurred just this week and feel compelled to share it—to raise aw...
weknowwhatsup.blogspot.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
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The new PTFO, with @brucearthur.bsky.social, was inspired by a bizarre photo — and a question:
Why was FBI director Kash Patel with The Great One when Ovechkin broke the record?
The answer involves Gretzky; a hockey team named "The Dons"; and a couple anonymous sources: youtu.be/vmZgAVoS-cQ?...
Why was FBI director Kash Patel with The Great One when Ovechkin broke the record?
The answer involves Gretzky; a hockey team named "The Dons"; and a couple anonymous sources: youtu.be/vmZgAVoS-cQ?...
Gretzky Chose Trump and Kash Patel over Canada | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The new PTFO, with @brucearthur.bsky.social, was inspired by a bizarre photo — and a question:
Why was FBI director Kash Patel with The Great One when Ovechkin broke the record?
The answer involves Gretzky; a hockey team named "The Dons"; and a couple anonymous sources: youtu.be/vmZgAVoS-cQ?...
Why was FBI director Kash Patel with The Great One when Ovechkin broke the record?
The answer involves Gretzky; a hockey team named "The Dons"; and a couple anonymous sources: youtu.be/vmZgAVoS-cQ?...
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Canadians, among others, shouldn’t go to America any more. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Bruce Arthur: There’s a terrifying reason to avoid Trump’s America
Staying away from the United States is not just a matter of patriotic principle; it’s a matter of simple safety.
www.thestar.com
April 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Canadians, among others, shouldn’t go to America any more. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
Pm Private GIF
ALT: Pm Private GIF
media.tenor.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I would like to nominate Maxwell Smart for national security advisor.
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92 years ago today:
The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act ("Law to Remedy the Distress of People and Reich"), giving the Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, power to make and enforce laws. The Center Party provides decisive support. With the Communist Party banned, Social Democrats are alone in opposition.
The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act ("Law to Remedy the Distress of People and Reich"), giving the Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, power to make and enforce laws. The Center Party provides decisive support. With the Communist Party banned, Social Democrats are alone in opposition.
March 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
92 years ago today:
The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act ("Law to Remedy the Distress of People and Reich"), giving the Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, power to make and enforce laws. The Center Party provides decisive support. With the Communist Party banned, Social Democrats are alone in opposition.
The Reichstag passes the Enabling Act ("Law to Remedy the Distress of People and Reich"), giving the Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, power to make and enforce laws. The Center Party provides decisive support. With the Communist Party banned, Social Democrats are alone in opposition.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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I like to try to learn something new every day and today i learned that in the US the word “peace” is spelled u-n-c-o-n-d-i-t-i-o-n-a-l s-u-r-r-e-n-d-e-r.
March 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I like to try to learn something new every day and today i learned that in the US the word “peace” is spelled u-n-c-o-n-d-i-t-i-o-n-a-l s-u-r-r-e-n-d-e-r.
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This is an article that all Canadian and American friends must read.
Donald Trump has broken a bond between the nations.
From here on in, everything is changed.
vancouversun.com/news/opinion...
Donald Trump has broken a bond between the nations.
From here on in, everything is changed.
vancouversun.com/news/opinion...
Opinion: Farewell to my American friends. It's over.
Pete McMartin: Where there was once admiration, there is now a firm and angry resolve. Read more.
vancouversun.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This is an article that all Canadian and American friends must read.
Donald Trump has broken a bond between the nations.
From here on in, everything is changed.
vancouversun.com/news/opinion...
Donald Trump has broken a bond between the nations.
From here on in, everything is changed.
vancouversun.com/news/opinion...
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cOmMoN sEnSe CoNsErVaTiVeS.
"That’s $612 million in additional costs to accelerate the roll-out of corner store beer and wine by 483 days, or $1.2 million per day." — @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social #onpoli
ANALYSIS: The government just got a pile of bad booze news. Will voters care? | TVO Today
The Financial Accountability Office reported the cost of expanded alcohol sales could reach nearly $2 billion.
amp.tvo.org
January 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
cOmMoN sEnSe CoNsErVaTiVeS.
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Live video stream of RFK Jr testifying at his Senate confirmation hearing to become the US's Health Secretary.
a man wearing a beanie and a black jacket is smiling and saying `` yeah , science ! '' .
ALT: a man wearing a beanie and a black jacket is smiling and saying `` yeah , science ! '' .
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Live video stream of RFK Jr testifying at his Senate confirmation hearing to become the US's Health Secretary.
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“We have been played, people. Shuffled, cut and dealt a deal from the bottom of the deck by a card shark with aces up his sleeve, queens in his pocket and kings in his hat. Loaded to win.”
A friendly reminder.
A friendly reminder.
Greenbelt debacle: The high cost of political indifference
We are at a crossroads in our politics where ethics, good judgment and integrity have been tossed out the window, writes Margaret Shkimba
www.thespec.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“We have been played, people. Shuffled, cut and dealt a deal from the bottom of the deck by a card shark with aces up his sleeve, queens in his pocket and kings in his hat. Loaded to win.”
A friendly reminder.
A friendly reminder.
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I think the best thing about being the wealthiest person on earth would be how it makes you know everything about everything.
January 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I think the best thing about being the wealthiest person on earth would be how it makes you know everything about everything.
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Best article I’ve seen about expectations from the next administration
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
How we'll know if Trump is going to sell America out to China
Keep an eye on the export controls. They are the key.
www.noahpinion.blog
December 15, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Best article I’ve seen about expectations from the next administration
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
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Andrew Coyne nails it this time, not always everyone's favorite but this is not something the Lilleys, Warringtons or Goldsteins of this world could have written. As many have said on social media and worth repeating, calm leadership is what we need,
Andrew Coyne nails it this time, not always everyone's favorite but this is not something the Lilleys, Warringtons or Goldsteins of this world could have written. As many have said on social media and worth repeating, calm leadership is what we need,
archive.ph
November 29, 2024 at 11:15 AM
archive.ph/ErPps
Andrew Coyne nails it this time, not always everyone's favorite but this is not something the Lilleys, Warringtons or Goldsteins of this world could have written. As many have said on social media and worth repeating, calm leadership is what we need,
Andrew Coyne nails it this time, not always everyone's favorite but this is not something the Lilleys, Warringtons or Goldsteins of this world could have written. As many have said on social media and worth repeating, calm leadership is what we need,
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NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM
NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I don't normally want the Bills to win, but...
November 18, 2024 at 12:56 AM
I don't normally want the Bills to win, but...