This truly is a tragedy, and my heart breaks for the families who lost loved ones. But I do sort of wonder if by any chance the fatalities were named Hector and Gustavo
Investigators sift through wreckage of Pennsylvania nursing home after deadly explosion
Construction crews and drones searched the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday, a day after a powerful explosion killed at least two people, collapsed part of the building and left several...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This truly is a tragedy, and my heart breaks for the families who lost loved ones. But I do sort of wonder if by any chance the fatalities were named Hector and Gustavo
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I Studied Money and Power, Here's The (Actually) Useful Thing It Taught Me About Politics
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I Studied Money and Power, Here's The (Actually) Useful Thing It Taught Me About Politics
Does having more money and power actually reduce empathy and change behavior for the worse?
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December 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I Studied Money and Power, Here's The (Actually) Useful Thing It Taught Me About Politics
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'An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”'
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‘An Example MUST BE SET’
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military-justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
'An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”'
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Duffel Blog nails it again
Saudi crown prince gifts Trump solid gold bone saw
Kingdom's sharp diplomatic gesture cuts through red tape and flesh
www.duffelblog.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Duffel Blog nails it again
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Everyone should listen to this.
It’s easy to blame Rogan for understanding the situation far too late, but the important thing is that he’s using his platform-with his millions of listeners-to talk about it now.
This one show will reach more normal GOP folks than we ever could.
It’s easy to blame Rogan for understanding the situation far too late, but the important thing is that he’s using his platform-with his millions of listeners-to talk about it now.
This one show will reach more normal GOP folks than we ever could.
The con worked, until it didn’t?
ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”
ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.
ROGAN: “I really thought they were just going to go after the criminals… I really thought there was enough gang members.”
ME: He still doesn’t get it. That’s what Trump wanted everyone to believe. They’re not even trying to go after “the criminals”.
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Everyone should listen to this.
It’s easy to blame Rogan for understanding the situation far too late, but the important thing is that he’s using his platform-with his millions of listeners-to talk about it now.
This one show will reach more normal GOP folks than we ever could.
It’s easy to blame Rogan for understanding the situation far too late, but the important thing is that he’s using his platform-with his millions of listeners-to talk about it now.
This one show will reach more normal GOP folks than we ever could.
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WTF is this? Dangerous? Stupid? Expensive? So that he can strut on a stage and blather on about un-woking the military?
Hegseth calls rare meeting of large number of generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked U.S. generals and admirals from around the world to gather next week for a rare meeting.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
WTF is this? Dangerous? Stupid? Expensive? So that he can strut on a stage and blather on about un-woking the military?
This is absolutely bonkers-level stupid
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
www.cbsnews.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is absolutely bonkers-level stupid
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Blah blah blah… look over there!
Do not be distracted.
Do not look away.
Google Epstein files 10x a day.
Do not be distracted.
Do not look away.
Google Epstein files 10x a day.
August 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Blah blah blah… look over there!
Do not be distracted.
Do not look away.
Google Epstein files 10x a day.
Do not be distracted.
Do not look away.
Google Epstein files 10x a day.
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The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great Points
April 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great Points
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BREAKING: The constitutional crisis has arrived. We knew it was coming, just not when.
April 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
BREAKING: The constitutional crisis has arrived. We knew it was coming, just not when.
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
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Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
April 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.
So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
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Pundits are - in vain - looking to economics and politics when trying to explain Trump's behavior.
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
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But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
April 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Pundits are - in vain - looking to economics and politics when trying to explain Trump's behavior.
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
But, in reality, the central place to look if we want to understand Trump and his policies is this:
The psychology of dominance.
🧵(1/5)
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You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.
April 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You may be fearing your 401k is no longer enough for you to retire. But with all the cuts to NIH and Medicare you also won't live as long. So the policies are integrated.
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There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
April 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
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These are e most important #s for the Dems. They should be tracking all local media and influencers in these states and reposting it everywhere
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
March 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
These are e most important #s for the Dems. They should be tracking all local media and influencers in these states and reposting it everywhere
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
The economic pain tariffs can indlict on red states need to be talked about more than anything else right now. It will flip voters.
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“Hey, I’m all for cutting waste. But Elon’s approach is as smart as having WWII bombers randomly carpet-bomb the country. He’s missing his targets, and to the extent he’s hitting stuff, he’s destroying things that help the country. Not to mention it’s all illegal, he’s nuts—and no one elected him.”
Breaking character: I saw someone say you have to spend more time explaining to people IRL why doge sucks. So what would be your 480 character elevator pitch about why it sucks?
March 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“Hey, I’m all for cutting waste. But Elon’s approach is as smart as having WWII bombers randomly carpet-bomb the country. He’s missing his targets, and to the extent he’s hitting stuff, he’s destroying things that help the country. Not to mention it’s all illegal, he’s nuts—and no one elected him.”