The Marvelous Mr Merle
@clmerle.bsky.social
The #polycrisis is here! #Stoicism, #Solarpunk, #Python, #craftBeer, #mezcal, #Scotch, #donuts, #fountainPens, #ᏣᎳᎩ. #rompecabezas #Allerdings!
Passive/Aggressive Stoic
AKA Chris Merle
Lives in Tucson, Arizona
Passive/Aggressive Stoic
AKA Chris Merle
Lives in Tucson, Arizona
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Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
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Even when the people detained didn't have information that helped in a prosecution, they often had tidbits that helped illuminate the cartel network.
"Forgetting the philosophy of whether killing people is right or wrong, when you kill them you can't talk to them. When you grab them, you can."
"Forgetting the philosophy of whether killing people is right or wrong, when you kill them you can't talk to them. When you grab them, you can."
NEW: From the guy who brought you "just tell the courts to fuck off," we now have "just sink boats." www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g...
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Even when the people detained didn't have information that helped in a prosecution, they often had tidbits that helped illuminate the cartel network.
"Forgetting the philosophy of whether killing people is right or wrong, when you kill them you can't talk to them. When you grab them, you can."
"Forgetting the philosophy of whether killing people is right or wrong, when you kill them you can't talk to them. When you grab them, you can."
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Our top story: Texas’ mines have already consumed enough electricity in the past two years to power 925,000 homes, based on ERCOT’s internal presentation. General electricity consumption is on track to nearly double by 2030.
Crypto's Cryptic Texas Takeover
State regulators don't want you to know about the 60-plus Bitcoin mines guzzling public water and electricity—even though consumers are already paying the price.
www.texasobserver.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our top story: Texas’ mines have already consumed enough electricity in the past two years to power 925,000 homes, based on ERCOT’s internal presentation. General electricity consumption is on track to nearly double by 2030.
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Nobody knows who she is, and nobody gives a damn who she is. He's not trying to protect her, he's controlling her.
Hegseth has military police watching the homes of all his ex-wives. Same deal. Nobody cares about an ex-wife.
Hegseth has military police watching the homes of all his ex-wives. Same deal. Nobody cares about an ex-wife.
"People familiar with FBI security protocols said they were unaware of any other instance in which the girlfriends of top FBI officials received government-staffed security details..."
www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...
www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...
Kash Patel's girlfriend being protected by FBI SWAT agents as security perk
Agents on a detail with the country singer would presumably be unable to respond or delayed in responding to other incidents, according to sources.
www.ms.now
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Nobody knows who she is, and nobody gives a damn who she is. He's not trying to protect her, he's controlling her.
Hegseth has military police watching the homes of all his ex-wives. Same deal. Nobody cares about an ex-wife.
Hegseth has military police watching the homes of all his ex-wives. Same deal. Nobody cares about an ex-wife.
Who wore it better?
Lazarus from Star Trek "The Alternative Factor" or Jack Dorsey founder of Twitter.
Lazarus from Star Trek "The Alternative Factor" or Jack Dorsey founder of Twitter.
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Who wore it better?
Lazarus from Star Trek "The Alternative Factor" or Jack Dorsey founder of Twitter.
Lazarus from Star Trek "The Alternative Factor" or Jack Dorsey founder of Twitter.
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As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
Maybe Australia will reverse their reverse on buying French submarines in favor of US ones. France of course was not happy. Australia, make France happy again.
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Maybe Australia will reverse their reverse on buying French submarines in favor of US ones. France of course was not happy. Australia, make France happy again.
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'Seattle's Mamdani' Katie Wilson Clinches Mayor Win, Fox News Being Super Normal!
www.wonkette.com/p/seattles-m...
www.wonkette.com/p/seattles-m...
'Seattle's Mamdani' Katie Wilson Clinches Mayor Win, Fox News Being Super Normal!
Lady Mamdani, Space Needle at your feet ...
www.wonkette.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
'Seattle's Mamdani' Katie Wilson Clinches Mayor Win, Fox News Being Super Normal!
www.wonkette.com/p/seattles-m...
www.wonkette.com/p/seattles-m...
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.
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Racism is fascism practiced on Black people first.
Hitler based the Nuremberg laws on US Jim Crow. He invaded Russia because he wanted his own California.
The US shifting from a racist country to a fascist country basically means "Start treating everyone like you've always treated Black people."
Hitler based the Nuremberg laws on US Jim Crow. He invaded Russia because he wanted his own California.
The US shifting from a racist country to a fascist country basically means "Start treating everyone like you've always treated Black people."
November 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Racism is fascism practiced on Black people first.
Hitler based the Nuremberg laws on US Jim Crow. He invaded Russia because he wanted his own California.
The US shifting from a racist country to a fascist country basically means "Start treating everyone like you've always treated Black people."
Hitler based the Nuremberg laws on US Jim Crow. He invaded Russia because he wanted his own California.
The US shifting from a racist country to a fascist country basically means "Start treating everyone like you've always treated Black people."
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It would be helpful if American schools taught kids that Hitler admired US racism and patterned many of his antisemitic laws on our anti-Black laws. Instead, we're teaching the Holocaust less altogether.
Hitler also admired American antisemites like Henry Ford. Bigots attract each other. . . .
Hitler also admired American antisemites like Henry Ford. Bigots attract each other. . . .
Racism is fascism practiced on Black people first.
Hitler based the Nuremberg laws on US Jim Crow. He invaded Russia because he wanted his own California.
The US shifting from a racist country to a fascist country basically means "Start treating everyone like you've always treated Black people."
Hitler based the Nuremberg laws on US Jim Crow. He invaded Russia because he wanted his own California.
The US shifting from a racist country to a fascist country basically means "Start treating everyone like you've always treated Black people."
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It would be helpful if American schools taught kids that Hitler admired US racism and patterned many of his antisemitic laws on our anti-Black laws. Instead, we're teaching the Holocaust less altogether.
Hitler also admired American antisemites like Henry Ford. Bigots attract each other. . . .
Hitler also admired American antisemites like Henry Ford. Bigots attract each other. . . .
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He doesn’t feel safe murdering Americans on American soil yet.
The Trump regime has blown up 21 boats and murdered 83 people without providing any evidence that they were doing anything wrong. If this keeps up, their next step will be to blow up Americans too. You watch. And they won't provide any evidence that the Americans were doing anything wrong either.
US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3 | CNN Politics
The Pentagon conducted the 21st known strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat on Saturday, US Southern Command announced on Sunday.
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
He doesn’t feel safe murdering Americans on American soil yet.
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The Trump regime has blown up 21 boats and murdered 83 people without providing any evidence that they were doing anything wrong. If this keeps up, their next step will be to blow up Americans too. You watch. And they won't provide any evidence that the Americans were doing anything wrong either.
US military carried out 21st strike on alleged drug boat, killing 3 | CNN Politics
The Pentagon conducted the 21st known strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat on Saturday, US Southern Command announced on Sunday.
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Trump regime has blown up 21 boats and murdered 83 people without providing any evidence that they were doing anything wrong. If this keeps up, their next step will be to blow up Americans too. You watch. And they won't provide any evidence that the Americans were doing anything wrong either.
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Then just release the fucking files... no votes are needed.
Trump: "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide."
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Then just release the fucking files... no votes are needed.
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I loved this piece from @juliametraux.bsky.social on Elon and Aspie Supremacy.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I loved this piece from @juliametraux.bsky.social on Elon and Aspie Supremacy.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Everybody who works with Donald Trump ultimately ends up hating him. Michael Cohen was once his little puppy. Sit boo-boo. Fetch. Bark at that man. Go to prison for me.
Like Cohen, everyone ends up hating the guy when they see what they fear the most.
Like Cohen, everyone ends up hating the guy when they see what they fear the most.
The most explosive threat to a President isn’t an enemy...it’s an ally who stops taking orders.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Everybody who works with Donald Trump ultimately ends up hating him. Michael Cohen was once his little puppy. Sit boo-boo. Fetch. Bark at that man. Go to prison for me.
Like Cohen, everyone ends up hating the guy when they see what they fear the most.
Like Cohen, everyone ends up hating the guy when they see what they fear the most.
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I knew it was a hoax! We real patriots never lost faith that the president sucked off some other guy 🫡 🇺🇸
Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says the ‘Bubba’ mentioned in Trump oral sex email is not Bill Clinton
Jefrey Epstein’s brother says the ‘Bubba’ mentioned in Trump oral sex email is not Bill Clinton
Mark Epstein wanted to ensure that “speculation does not unfairly implicate people who are not actually being referenced in those communications,” he said in a statement to The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I knew it was a hoax! We real patriots never lost faith that the president sucked off some other guy 🫡 🇺🇸
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Mail-in ballot protections, once bipartisan, have become a GOP target in their war on voting. Now, a Republican challenge to mail ballot grace periods has made its way to SCOTUS; but I will be there to defend it and continue the fight, Marc Elias writes.
I Protected Mail-in Voting in 2020. Now I Will Be Defending It at the Supreme Court.
If Republicans thought they could score an easy win by suing a friendly state, they thought wrong. They didn’t count on my law firm representing groups that would intervene to defend the law — but tha...
www.democracydocket.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Mail-in ballot protections, once bipartisan, have become a GOP target in their war on voting. Now, a Republican challenge to mail ballot grace periods has made its way to SCOTUS; but I will be there to defend it and continue the fight, Marc Elias writes.
Fingers crossed, but cultists would be okay with their kids being murdered before giving up on Trump.
The Epstein emails have damaged Trump beyond repair, because the public has now seen the gross moral rot behind Trump's presidency and the elites who prop it up (and fawned over a convicted sex creep)
Take your money out of AI and into pitchforks. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/epst...
Take your money out of AI and into pitchforks. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/epst...
Epstein’s emails are the end of America as they ruined it
If the evil banality of the world's most powerful people exposed in the Epstein emails doesn't cause a revolution, nothing will.
www.inquirer.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Fingers crossed, but cultists would be okay with their kids being murdered before giving up on Trump.
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“Data indicates that CBP has far more allegations and arrests for abuse and corruption than other agencies and very little oversight … CBP personel have been arrested for corruption, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes against children.”
“When the Border Patrol was created in 1924, white supremacists entered the agency, building the culture of xenophobia and impunity that exists to this day … CBP agents are arrested for criminal activity and corruption at a per-capita rate that exceeds any other federal agency.”
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“Data indicates that CBP has far more allegations and arrests for abuse and corruption than other agencies and very little oversight … CBP personel have been arrested for corruption, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes against children.”
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What other operation names will they think of? Wrong answers only.
November 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
What other operation names will they think of? Wrong answers only.
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A reminder that most of these facilities are “private prisons” and every company should be shut down, audited, and prosecuted
November 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A reminder that most of these facilities are “private prisons” and every company should be shut down, audited, and prosecuted
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From an official government account: "Womp womp."
It is not just that we are ruled by morons, but our tax dollars are paying the salaries of morons who possess the emotional capacity of a Doberman in heat.
x.com/DHSgov/statu...
It is not just that we are ruled by morons, but our tax dollars are paying the salaries of morons who possess the emotional capacity of a Doberman in heat.
x.com/DHSgov/statu...
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
From an official government account: "Womp womp."
It is not just that we are ruled by morons, but our tax dollars are paying the salaries of morons who possess the emotional capacity of a Doberman in heat.
x.com/DHSgov/statu...
It is not just that we are ruled by morons, but our tax dollars are paying the salaries of morons who possess the emotional capacity of a Doberman in heat.
x.com/DHSgov/statu...