Richard Bellikoff
@bellikoff.bsky.social
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"Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000."
If ICE is there, they won't find any day laborers, construction and agriculture workers, nannies or tamale vendors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
If ICE is there, they won't find any day laborers, construction and agriculture workers, nannies or tamale vendors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:42 AM
"Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000."
If ICE is there, they won't find any day laborers, construction and agriculture workers, nannies or tamale vendors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
If ICE is there, they won't find any day laborers, construction and agriculture workers, nannies or tamale vendors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
"Trump is not profound. He has been the same person this whole time. The question is why so many others have refused to see what he has never bothered to hide." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
"Trump is not profound. He has been the same person this whole time. The question is why so many others have refused to see what he has never bothered to hide." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
"Trump’s entire political career — from his embrace of birtherism to his hatred of birthright citizenship — cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
"Trump’s entire political career — from his embrace of birtherism to his hatred of birthright citizenship — cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
"What motivates Trump? The answer is simple: racism. . . Racism, among other things, is a kind of chauvinism, a belief in one’s inherent superiority, based on nothing other than a meaningless accident of birth." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
"What motivates Trump? The answer is simple: racism. . . Racism, among other things, is a kind of chauvinism, a belief in one’s inherent superiority, based on nothing other than a meaningless accident of birth." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/o...
I bought a sheet of these stamps at the post office today, before Trump issues an executive order banning them to commemorate Black History Month.
February 8, 2026 at 1:10 AM
I bought a sheet of these stamps at the post office today, before Trump issues an executive order banning them to commemorate Black History Month.
"Our nation’s attempts at understanding ourselves are continuously undercut by the denial that for some single-issue voters, race is their single issue. Not the price of bacon or their religious convictions. . . Just the promise of having a safe space for prejudice." www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Column: Trump keeps reminding us why people support him. It's the racism
Why did Harris lose? A lot of single-issue voters just want a champion for their white supremacist worldview.
www.latimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"Our nation’s attempts at understanding ourselves are continuously undercut by the denial that for some single-issue voters, race is their single issue. Not the price of bacon or their religious convictions. . . Just the promise of having a safe space for prejudice." www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
New WaPo slogan: Democracy Dies in Bezos.
The WaPo layoffs are a journalistic bloodbath that marks a shift from the “Democracy Dies in Darkness” era back into darkness.
The Bloodbath at Washington Post Is All Jeff Bezos’s Fault
Billionaires like Bezos have no real use for the free press, particularly when it runs the risk of alienating Donald Trump.
theintercept.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:18 AM
New WaPo slogan: Democracy Dies in Bezos.
My local supermarket has large displays of junk food accompanied by Super Bowl balloons. If the players ate what the fans do, they'd never make it out of the locker room.
February 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
My local supermarket has large displays of junk food accompanied by Super Bowl balloons. If the players ate what the fans do, they'd never make it out of the locker room.
"The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, although American viewers watching NBC’s coverage would have been unaware of the reception." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast
The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos during when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 AM
"The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday, although American viewers watching NBC’s coverage would have been unaware of the reception." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
"“All it takes to join the most powerful nation on Earth is $1 million and a glass of water. You’ll start feeling the effects of your new status almost instantly. You’re not gonna find a better deal than that on Obamacare, believe me.”" theonion.com/trumprx-unve...
TrumpRx Unveils $1 Million Citizenship Pill
WASHINGTON—Touting it as the fastest and most convenient way for people from foreign countries to be a part of the American Dream, President Donald Trump announced Friday that his direct-to-consumer w...
theonion.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
"“All it takes to join the most powerful nation on Earth is $1 million and a glass of water. You’ll start feeling the effects of your new status almost instantly. You’re not gonna find a better deal than that on Obamacare, believe me.”" theonion.com/trumprx-unve...
"We must thank Donald Trump for giving women tips on their facial expressions straight out of an etiquette book from the 1950s. But in fairness to Kaitlan Collins, if I had to spend as much time with Trump as she does, I wouldn’t be smiling, either." open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
If Trump Wants People to Smile More He Should Resign
The Andy Borowitz Report
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
"We must thank Donald Trump for giving women tips on their facial expressions straight out of an etiquette book from the 1950s. But in fairness to Kaitlan Collins, if I had to spend as much time with Trump as she does, I wouldn’t be smiling, either." open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Reposted by Richard Bellikoff
February 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Why stop with Dulles Airport and Penn Station? The malignant narcissist would like to have every airport and train station in the country named after himself. Eventually, he'd like to have the whole country named after himself, the UST, United States of Trump. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump asked for Dulles Airport, Penn Station to be named after him in exchange for Gateway money to be released
Trump has named several landmarks and initiatives after himself since returning to office.
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Why stop with Dulles Airport and Penn Station? The malignant narcissist would like to have every airport and train station in the country named after himself. Eventually, he'd like to have the whole country named after himself, the UST, United States of Trump. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
"Bezos said, “We wanted to find someone who wouldn’t be tainted by any experience in journalism, and Bari Weiss was already taken.” In her first official act, Melania changed the Post’s slogan to “Democracy in Darkness Be Best.”" open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Washington Post Subscribers Cancel En Masse After Bezos Names Melania Editor
The Amazon owner called the hiring of the First Lady "not a bribe."
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:03 AM
"Bezos said, “We wanted to find someone who wouldn’t be tainted by any experience in journalism, and Bari Weiss was already taken.” In her first official act, Melania changed the Post’s slogan to “Democracy in Darkness Be Best.”" open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
""“I didn’t realize how much I missed the simple joy of losing myself in words until these massive tranches of sex crime files were released,” said Indianapolis resident Greta Livingston. . completely absorbed in the communications between wealthy child predators." theonion.com/trove-of-ema...
Trove Of Emails About Pedophilia Reignites Nation’s Love Of Reading
WASHINGTON—Saying the millions of documents had restored a pleasure they lost long ago, Americans nationwide said Thursday that the recently released trove of emails connected with disgraced financier...
theonion.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM
""“I didn’t realize how much I missed the simple joy of losing myself in words until these massive tranches of sex crime files were released,” said Indianapolis resident Greta Livingston. . completely absorbed in the communications between wealthy child predators." theonion.com/trove-of-ema...
"“They killed almost a hundred guys building the Hoover Dam, so why isn’t the death toll on my project even bigger? . . They probably got plenty of asbestos exposure during the demolition process, but it’ll be years before anyone actually dies from it.”” theonion.com/trump-disapp...
Trump Disappointed No One Killed In Ballroom Construction Process Yet
WASHINGTON—Voicing deep frustration with the lack of jobsite carnage, President Donald Trump expressed disappointment Thursday that no one had been killed yet in the construction of the White House ba...
theonion.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
"“They killed almost a hundred guys building the Hoover Dam, so why isn’t the death toll on my project even bigger? . . They probably got plenty of asbestos exposure during the demolition process, but it’ll be years before anyone actually dies from it.”” theonion.com/trump-disapp...
"“And make sure no one’s freaking filming us,” he added. While some ICE agents grumbled about transferring their signing bonuses to Homan, he sternly reminded them, “Taking away people’s freedom isn’t free.”" open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
Tom Homan Demands ICE Agents Return Their Signing Bonuses to Him in Paper Bag
The border czar instructed them to place $50,000 into a paper bag from the restaurant chain Cava.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
"“And make sure no one’s freaking filming us,” he added. While some ICE agents grumbled about transferring their signing bonuses to Homan, he sternly reminded them, “Taking away people’s freedom isn’t free.”" open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
"Clem has been buying them in bulk on the internet, accepting donated whistles from friends, and making his with a 3D printer. He said he had already given away more than 1,500 the last few weeks at rallies and demonstrations." www.latimes.com/california/s...
Commentary: How do you stand up to lies and brutality? Maybe you blow a whistle, for starters
Actor Frank Clem, and others, are blowing the whistle on Trump's brutal ICE raids.
www.latimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"Clem has been buying them in bulk on the internet, accepting donated whistles from friends, and making his with a 3D printer. He said he had already given away more than 1,500 the last few weeks at rallies and demonstrations." www.latimes.com/california/s...
". . a painting by an L.A.-based Puerto Rican artist named Ektor Rivera . . features Bad Bunny alongside a host of other Puerto Rican cultural heroes, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sonia Sotomayor and Tito Puente. . .Titled “The Discovery of Americans” . ." www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Bad Bunny takes Washington's place in an iconic American painting: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
A reimagining of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1852 painting, "Washington Crossing the Delaware," swaps Bad Bunny for George Washington.
www.latimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM
". . a painting by an L.A.-based Puerto Rican artist named Ektor Rivera . . features Bad Bunny alongside a host of other Puerto Rican cultural heroes, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sonia Sotomayor and Tito Puente. . .Titled “The Discovery of Americans” . ." www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
As far as I know, Loudermilk is no relation to the singer-songwriter (1934-2016) who was responsible for this classic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFkJ...
February 5, 2026 at 1:37 AM
As far as I know, Loudermilk is no relation to the singer-songwriter (1934-2016) who was responsible for this classic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFkJ...
"In recent years, as she sidled into Trump’s orbit, Hawaiian sightings of Gabbard have been few and far between, according to Honolulu Civil Beat, a statewide nonprofit news organization. Not that she’s been terribly missed in the deeply Democratic state." www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Commentary: Tulsi Gabbard is supposed to keep America safe. She's only looking out for herself
Her appearance at an FBI raid on a Georgia election center had nothing to do with her job overseeing American intelligence and everything to do with worming her way into President Trump's good graces.
www.latimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
"In recent years, as she sidled into Trump’s orbit, Hawaiian sightings of Gabbard have been few and far between, according to Honolulu Civil Beat, a statewide nonprofit news organization. Not that she’s been terribly missed in the deeply Democratic state." www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
"So they’re procrastinating, even though the longer the tariffs stay in place, the more Trump is emboldened to tweet out bizarre, destructive and illegal policies and the more economic damage is done by uncertainty." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/profiles-i...
Profiles in Cowardice, Tariff Edition
The Supreme Court’s silence says volumes
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
"So they’re procrastinating, even though the longer the tariffs stay in place, the more Trump is emboldened to tweet out bizarre, destructive and illegal policies and the more economic damage is done by uncertainty." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/profiles-i...
"So the right-wing majority on the Court is surely afraid to rule on tariffs — afraid to rule for Trump, because that would destroy what’s left of their credibility, afraid to rule against, because that would anger both the MAGA elite and the MAGA base." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/profiles-i...
Profiles in Cowardice, Tariff Edition
The Supreme Court’s silence says volumes
paulkrugman.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
"So the right-wing majority on the Court is surely afraid to rule on tariffs — afraid to rule for Trump, because that would destroy what’s left of their credibility, afraid to rule against, because that would anger both the MAGA elite and the MAGA base." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/profiles-i...
An account of the resistance in Northfield, population around 20,000, located about 40 miles South of Minneapolis. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
As immigration crackdown spreads beyond Minneapolis, the small town of Northfield resists
Much of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is concentrated in Minneapolis and surrounding cities. But federal agents are making arrests across Minnesota and community members are banding...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 AM
An account of the resistance in Northfield, population around 20,000, located about 40 miles South of Minneapolis. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
LIndsey Vonn is a badass. www.espn.com/olympics/sto...
Vonn 'confident' she'll race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL
American skier Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she'll race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering ACL and meniscus injuries to her left knee in a crash four days ago.
www.espn.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
LIndsey Vonn is a badass. www.espn.com/olympics/sto...