@crypttext.bsky.social
Semi-retired civil engineer. Itinerant observer.
Happy Curmudgeon. Reader of books.
Lover of animals and grandchildren (in that order)
Knob with a job… (wife’s words, not mine)
🇺🇦603,628sq.km🇺🇦 🇵🇸 📎 🚫DMs
Happy Curmudgeon. Reader of books.
Lover of animals and grandchildren (in that order)
Knob with a job… (wife’s words, not mine)
🇺🇦603,628sq.km🇺🇦 🇵🇸 📎 🚫DMs
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"It’s clear that Bassett was pushed out for one reason only—her insistence on highlighting the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Her leadership of the FXB Center was singled out in a report on campus antisemitism as focused “heavily on Palestinians”—an apparent cardinal sin."
“It was abrupt, unceremonious, and cruel. But cruelty is the point nowadays, isn’t it?”
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Harvard’s Ouster of Mary Bassett Is a Revolting Act of Cowardice
The public health icon was brutally removed from her job for one reason: her opposition to genocide in Gaza.
www.thenation.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
"It’s clear that Bassett was pushed out for one reason only—her insistence on highlighting the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Her leadership of the FXB Center was singled out in a report on campus antisemitism as focused “heavily on Palestinians”—an apparent cardinal sin."
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Britain’s most senior police officer has denounced critics who “promote narratives that suit them” as the number of homicides in London fell to its lowest for more than a decade ⬇️
Met boss hits out at false claims as capital homicide rates fall
www.thetimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Britain’s most senior police officer has denounced critics who “promote narratives that suit them” as the number of homicides in London fell to its lowest for more than a decade ⬇️
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In 2027, the Bank of England will unveil the results of a mock crash of the private credit sector.
A real one might happen before then.
A real one might happen before then.
A private credit crash is keeping global watchdogs up at night
The huge growth in private credit has echoes of 2008 — and regulators are playing catch-up.
www.politico.eu
January 12, 2026 at 9:05 AM
In 2027, the Bank of England will unveil the results of a mock crash of the private credit sector.
A real one might happen before then.
A real one might happen before then.
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Breaking news: The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, the central bank said, amid accusations of using the threat of prosecution to pressure the Fed.
Trump’s Justice Department launches a criminal investigation of Fed chair
The Trump administration has launched a criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the central bank said Sunday, amid accusations of using the threat of prosecution to pressure the Fed.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Breaking news: The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, the central bank said, amid accusations of using the threat of prosecution to pressure the Fed.
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Republicans in the Oregon Legislature on Sunday criticized Democrats for their initial response to the shooting of two people by federal officers in Portland last week.
Oregon Republicans condemn initial Democrat response to Portland shooting
Republicans say Portland mayor, police chief should have addressed the backgrounds of the people shot sooner.
www.opb.org
January 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Republicans in the Oregon Legislature on Sunday criticized Democrats for their initial response to the shooting of two people by federal officers in Portland last week.
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T. Rex - Bang A Gong (get It On) Top of the pops 1971 (Video)
YouTube video by Diego
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Love this.
NOEM: “We can’t trust the government anymore.”
BASH: “You are the government.”
NOEM: “Yes, that’s what I’m saying.”🤔
The only honest thing @KristiNoem said today
BASH: “You are the government.”
NOEM: “Yes, that’s what I’m saying.”🤔
The only honest thing @KristiNoem said today
January 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Love this.
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Epstein files. This hits hard.
January 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Epstein files. This hits hard.
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@jtcestkowski.bsky.social: And you see in here a car drive by laying on its horn giving the finger to the Trump administration and its immigration enforcement agents...that was met with cheers from the crowd
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
January 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
@jtcestkowski.bsky.social: And you see in here a car drive by laying on its horn giving the finger to the Trump administration and its immigration enforcement agents...that was met with cheers from the crowd
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
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They assassinated Renee Good, and now they are assassinating her character.
This is what the Trump regime is.
This is who they are.
We have a lot of evil in our country and it is right at the top.
This is what the Trump regime is.
This is who they are.
We have a lot of evil in our country and it is right at the top.
January 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
They assassinated Renee Good, and now they are assassinating her character.
This is what the Trump regime is.
This is who they are.
We have a lot of evil in our country and it is right at the top.
This is what the Trump regime is.
This is who they are.
We have a lot of evil in our country and it is right at the top.
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interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
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The AVN awards show is coming up on Jan 24 in Las Vegas.
It's the Oscars of porn.
Did anyone submit Melania the movie?
It's the Oscars of porn.
Did anyone submit Melania the movie?
January 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The AVN awards show is coming up on Jan 24 in Las Vegas.
It's the Oscars of porn.
Did anyone submit Melania the movie?
It's the Oscars of porn.
Did anyone submit Melania the movie?
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WARNING to ST. Paul: ICE is going door to door with weapons drawn.
January 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
WARNING to ST. Paul: ICE is going door to door with weapons drawn.
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My god!
ICE is bashing down doors in Minnesota with guns aimed.
This is literally a home invasion by Trump's masked terrorists.
ICE is bashing down doors in Minnesota with guns aimed.
This is literally a home invasion by Trump's masked terrorists.
January 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM
My god!
ICE is bashing down doors in Minnesota with guns aimed.
This is literally a home invasion by Trump's masked terrorists.
ICE is bashing down doors in Minnesota with guns aimed.
This is literally a home invasion by Trump's masked terrorists.
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What the hell?!
My god!
ICE is bashing down doors in Minnesota with guns aimed.
This is literally a home invasion by Trump's masked terrorists.
ICE is bashing down doors in Minnesota with guns aimed.
This is literally a home invasion by Trump's masked terrorists.
January 11, 2026 at 11:09 PM
What the hell?!
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They are trying to make people shoot back. I'd bet that's why they went in and seized that ICE guy's computer, it had orders to shoot someone
January 11, 2026 at 11:16 PM
They are trying to make people shoot back. I'd bet that's why they went in and seized that ICE guy's computer, it had orders to shoot someone
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These fuckers have to be stopped.
Everyone has to watch this video and share.
This was today in Minnesota.
They bashed in the door at this house and swarmed in with guns aimed.
Everyone has to watch this video and share.
This was today in Minnesota.
They bashed in the door at this house and swarmed in with guns aimed.
WATCH: Dozens Arrested And One Police Officer Injured in Minneapolis ICE Protests | Trump | N18G
YouTube video by CNBC-TV18
www.youtube.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:14 PM
These fuckers have to be stopped.
Everyone has to watch this video and share.
This was today in Minnesota.
They bashed in the door at this house and swarmed in with guns aimed.
Everyone has to watch this video and share.
This was today in Minnesota.
They bashed in the door at this house and swarmed in with guns aimed.
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Someone sent me this video of Trump’s goons in action today in the Twin Cities. The audio is disturbing.
January 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Someone sent me this video of Trump’s goons in action today in the Twin Cities. The audio is disturbing.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov WTAF - A Swarm of ICE Thugs bashing in a door with guns pointed. They are asked by people watching & recording if they have a warrant - no answer- this is totally illegal #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
January 11, 2026 at 11:20 PM
@governorwalz.mn.gov WTAF - A Swarm of ICE Thugs bashing in a door with guns pointed. They are asked by people watching & recording if they have a warrant - no answer- this is totally illegal #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
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Where else in the world has a child rapist and his hooker wife ascended to the top of a nation—not once but twice?
Where else is a child rapist so glorified to the point that the entire government is willing to work day and night to cover up his rape and abuse of children?
Epstein files
Where else is a child rapist so glorified to the point that the entire government is willing to work day and night to cover up his rape and abuse of children?
Epstein files
January 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Where else in the world has a child rapist and his hooker wife ascended to the top of a nation—not once but twice?
Where else is a child rapist so glorified to the point that the entire government is willing to work day and night to cover up his rape and abuse of children?
Epstein files
Where else is a child rapist so glorified to the point that the entire government is willing to work day and night to cover up his rape and abuse of children?
Epstein files
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This is where MAGA gets their news from. “I wonder why there’s no pictures of humans with dinosaurs?” 🥴
January 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
This is where MAGA gets their news from. “I wonder why there’s no pictures of humans with dinosaurs?” 🥴
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Makes perfect sense.
We do't get a lot of that
Kubilius: Europe needs European Security Council and standing army of 100,000 troops www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
We do't get a lot of that
Kubilius: Europe needs European Security Council and standing army of 100,000 troops www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
Kubilius: Europe needs European Security Council and standing army of 100,000 troops
To address the growing security challenges facing the continent and make decisions quickly, Europe needs to establish a European Security Council and have a standing army of 100,000 troops to be ready...
www.ukrinform.net
January 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Makes perfect sense.
We do't get a lot of that
Kubilius: Europe needs European Security Council and standing army of 100,000 troops www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...
We do't get a lot of that
Kubilius: Europe needs European Security Council and standing army of 100,000 troops www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...