Brooklyn American
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nerd, geek, wonk, experienced tech exec, advisor, patents, science guy, dog rescuer, education philanthropist, a byproduct of publicly funded higher education, Slava Ukraini
We need to insist on refunds
February 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
We need to insist on refunds
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The Golden Age of So Much Winning.
February 20, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The Golden Age of So Much Winning.
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All of this because Trump 45 cancelled the nuclear deal negotiated by an administration led by a black man www.npr.org/2026/02/19/n...
Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.
www.npr.org
February 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM
All of this because Trump 45 cancelled the nuclear deal negotiated by an administration led by a black man www.npr.org/2026/02/19/n...
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Canada has curling
America has cornhole (which is like drunk curling in a double wide)
America has cornhole (which is like drunk curling in a double wide)
February 19, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Canada has curling
America has cornhole (which is like drunk curling in a double wide)
America has cornhole (which is like drunk curling in a double wide)
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"See you on the inside"
February 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"See you on the inside"
I'm old enough to remember when the rest of the world looked to the US as a beacon of justice
February 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the rest of the world looked to the US as a beacon of justice
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The Fox News chyron reads "Latest Dem hoax" at the same time that Brendan Carr confirms that yes, the FCC would've "enforced the law" and gone after CBS had Colbert aired his interview with Talarico on TV
February 19, 2026 at 2:18 AM
The Fox News chyron reads "Latest Dem hoax" at the same time that Brendan Carr confirms that yes, the FCC would've "enforced the law" and gone after CBS had Colbert aired his interview with Talarico on TV
leaving this here
www.ibtimes.co.uk/erika-kirk-t...
www.ibtimes.co.uk/erika-kirk-t...
Erika Kirk Allegedly Linked to Sex Trafficking Network as Her Pastor Faces Charges
Erika Kirk faces scrutiny after allegations link her to a sex trafficking network, and her pastor faces child trafficking charges.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 1:47 AM
leaving this here
www.ibtimes.co.uk/erika-kirk-t...
www.ibtimes.co.uk/erika-kirk-t...
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And the orange moron was mad at Canada 🇨🇦 for airing a Reagan commercial? FFS, if this isn’t interference, don’t know what is
Reuters Exclusive: The US State Department is developing an online portal to enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda, sources told Reuters
February 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
And the orange moron was mad at Canada 🇨🇦 for airing a Reagan commercial? FFS, if this isn’t interference, don’t know what is
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This. Every damn bit of it.
February 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM
This. Every damn bit of it.
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If they force us to choose between calling for the resignation of imbecilic bigots or normalizing hateful religious incitement, that’s not a tough one. This fanatic should spare his constituents any further embarrassment and resign.
February 18, 2026 at 3:56 PM
If they force us to choose between calling for the resignation of imbecilic bigots or normalizing hateful religious incitement, that’s not a tough one. This fanatic should spare his constituents any further embarrassment and resign.
There will be trials
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts
Independent experts appointed by human rights council speak of ‘grave’ nature regarding scale of atrocities against women and girls
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
There will be trials
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The penalty for raping children should be a lot more severe than losing your job
February 18, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The penalty for raping children should be a lot more severe than losing your job
Radically increase the national debt while radically decreasing the number of buyers. The only thing holding up our economy is that if the US goes bankrupt so does the rest of the world. But all except for the richest Americans will be buried by this financial idiocy
February 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Radically increase the national debt while radically decreasing the number of buyers. The only thing holding up our economy is that if the US goes bankrupt so does the rest of the world. But all except for the richest Americans will be buried by this financial idiocy
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One of the big asymmetries in politics is that billionaires etc are perfectly happy if their electeds give them 5% extra each year for two decades while if progressives don't get everything they want three weeks before the person takes office they start a protest vote movement
February 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
One of the big asymmetries in politics is that billionaires etc are perfectly happy if their electeds give them 5% extra each year for two decades while if progressives don't get everything they want three weeks before the person takes office they start a protest vote movement
Anywhere but in the US www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/public...
Public Figures With Epstein Ties Are Facing Swift Accountability… In Europe
While America’s elite skirt Epstein-related repercussions, the files have swiftly toppled princes, diplomats and career politicians across Europe.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Anywhere but in the US www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/public...
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JD forgot about this.
February 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
JD forgot about this.
A Trump official was quoted as saying, "Hey, we really can't afford UBI" /s www.reddit.com/r/nottheonio...
From the nottheonion community on Reddit: Social Security Administration tells callers that suicide is an option
Explore this post and more from the nottheonion community
www.reddit.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
A Trump official was quoted as saying, "Hey, we really can't afford UBI" /s www.reddit.com/r/nottheonio...
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There’s only 1 person in Congress who doesn’t trade stocks, doesn’t take corporate PAC money, and has a public schedule. That’s me. And it should be the standard.
February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
There’s only 1 person in Congress who doesn’t trade stocks, doesn’t take corporate PAC money, and has a public schedule. That’s me. And it should be the standard.
When it comes to contact with Epstein we have to assume guilty unless proven innocent
February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
When it comes to contact with Epstein we have to assume guilty unless proven innocent
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