Damien Veatch
@damienveatch.bsky.social
Former school teacher, current lawyer. I will read all your posts about American history, WW2 history, musical theater, or prestige tv.
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We're doing pogroms in America now
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 AM
We're doing pogroms in America now
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Hegseth announced his new rules restricting reporters’ access to the Pentagon two weeks after the double strike.
December 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Hegseth announced his new rules restricting reporters’ access to the Pentagon two weeks after the double strike.
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Pete Hegseth on Sept 3 talking about the strike on boats where 2 survivors were later killed in a second strike: “I watched it live.”
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Wow. Mark Kelly’s Devastating Takedown of Trump.
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Wow. Mark Kelly’s Devastating Takedown of Trump.
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This path leads to chaos.
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This path leads to chaos.
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The fact that Polis didn't immediately rule this out is incredibly alarming.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
NEW: Colorado's election clerks are increasingly upset that Gov Jared Polis (D) hasn't ruled out releasing Tina Peters to the Trump administration.
On a call today, a bipartisan group of elected clerks said Polis hasn't agreed to meet with them about their concerns.
On a call today, a bipartisan group of elected clerks said Polis hasn't agreed to meet with them about their concerns.
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The fact that Polis didn't immediately rule this out is incredibly alarming.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
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Imagine if news programs invited on relatively unknown subject matter experts and we learned something from them, instead of listening to the same professional talking heads talk about everything under the sun for a living.
"elevate charismatic figures such as Alan Dershowitz"
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November 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Imagine if news programs invited on relatively unknown subject matter experts and we learned something from them, instead of listening to the same professional talking heads talk about everything under the sun for a living.
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Well “I Wool Survive” wasn’t inspired by Gloria Straightnor
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Well “I Wool Survive” wasn’t inspired by Gloria Straightnor
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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planned economy but it's just the president dictating what he wants to see on his television
A person directly familiar with the conversations tells Semafor that Donald Trump has personally pressed Larry Ellison to revive Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour" franchise.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: How Trump is trying to remake American culture — starting with his favorite buddy-cop franchise
The president is offering some creative input on potential upcoming projects.
www.semafor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
planned economy but it's just the president dictating what he wants to see on his television
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JD Vance and Peter Thiel are running a sustained operation out of the White House designed to acquire Greenland, either voluntarily or by force. Thiel has laid out plans for what he intends to do with the island nation in past writings. It doesn't entail the consent of the Greenlanders for anything.
November 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
JD Vance and Peter Thiel are running a sustained operation out of the White House designed to acquire Greenland, either voluntarily or by force. Thiel has laid out plans for what he intends to do with the island nation in past writings. It doesn't entail the consent of the Greenlanders for anything.
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America putting most of its eggs in the generative AI basket, China going hard into green tech. When history looks back on this period, someone is going to look awfully stupid.
November 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
America putting most of its eggs in the generative AI basket, China going hard into green tech. When history looks back on this period, someone is going to look awfully stupid.
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"It seems to me that America is constantly reinventing what ``America'' means... I think it's really closer to the truth to say that America has assimilated as much as her immigrants have. It's made for a delightful diversity, and it's made us a stronger and a more vital nation." Reagan, 1984
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"It seems to me that America is constantly reinventing what ``America'' means... I think it's really closer to the truth to say that America has assimilated as much as her immigrants have. It's made for a delightful diversity, and it's made us a stronger and a more vital nation." Reagan, 1984
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re: roblox dude's interview crashout. the thing he wants to say but can't is "at scale, kids are gonna get hurt. that is the price for scale." the thing nobody wants to say out loud is "maybe scaling to a level where harm isn't manageable is bad, and scale should be contained"
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
re: roblox dude's interview crashout. the thing he wants to say but can't is "at scale, kids are gonna get hurt. that is the price for scale." the thing nobody wants to say out loud is "maybe scaling to a level where harm isn't manageable is bad, and scale should be contained"
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I’ve said this every month for a year.
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I’ve said this every month for a year.
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Looking for a Christmas gift for a relative or friend currently enjoying Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" documentary?
May I shamelessly recommend "The Memory of '76," which explores how the story of the Revolution has been told over the last 250 years and is currently on sale for $15.94.
May I shamelessly recommend "The Memory of '76," which explores how the story of the Revolution has been told over the last 250 years and is currently on sale for $15.94.
The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History
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November 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Looking for a Christmas gift for a relative or friend currently enjoying Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" documentary?
May I shamelessly recommend "The Memory of '76," which explores how the story of the Revolution has been told over the last 250 years and is currently on sale for $15.94.
May I shamelessly recommend "The Memory of '76," which explores how the story of the Revolution has been told over the last 250 years and is currently on sale for $15.94.
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If this cheese sells a pilot before i do, i swear to god
United Talent Agency has signed literal type of cheese Parmigiano Reggiano to its roster with the goal of finding product-placement opportunities for the brand in film and TV
www.vulture.com/article/parm...?
www.vulture.com/article/parm...?
Beloved Cheese Parmigiano Reggiano Signs With UTA
The blonde Italian bombshell is about to be all over film and TV.
www.vulture.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If this cheese sells a pilot before i do, i swear to god
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Nick Offerman has now demonstrated the widest range ever for playing presidents of the United States.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Nick Offerman has now demonstrated the widest range ever for playing presidents of the United States.
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Coloradans gathered for three special moments today where the power of community was on display. Each was thanks in part to the generosity of your Word of Thanks microgiving campaigns. If you have a moment, I’d like to take you to each.
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Coloradans gathered for three special moments today where the power of community was on display. Each was thanks in part to the generosity of your Word of Thanks microgiving campaigns. If you have a moment, I’d like to take you to each.
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From a high school game in Utah. This may be the best interception I’ve ever seen.
November 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
From a high school game in Utah. This may be the best interception I’ve ever seen.
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Me: Don’t expect too much, it’s not like the emails will have a smoking gun.
The emails: Please see attached smokinggun.pdf.
The emails: Please see attached smokinggun.pdf.
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Me: Don’t expect too much, it’s not like the emails will have a smoking gun.
The emails: Please see attached smokinggun.pdf.
The emails: Please see attached smokinggun.pdf.
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I stole this joke and I am 100% unrepentant
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I stole this joke and I am 100% unrepentant
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yo mamma’s kerning so bad, all her hyperlinks say “dick here”
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
yo mamma’s kerning so bad, all her hyperlinks say “dick here”
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As a reminder, there is no legislative backing to this. Exact change is still required. It's just that everyone will be struggling to find enough pennies to do it correctly. And we'll all have to muddle through haphazardly.
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
As a reminder, there is no legislative backing to this. Exact change is still required. It's just that everyone will be struggling to find enough pennies to do it correctly. And we'll all have to muddle through haphazardly.
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COMMENTARY: It appears Rep. Lauren Boebert did a brave thing today and deserves all our thanks. #copolitics
November 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
COMMENTARY: It appears Rep. Lauren Boebert did a brave thing today and deserves all our thanks. #copolitics