David Corbett
@davidcorbett.bsky.social
Recovering Catholic, NYT Notable author of seven novels, two writing guides, dozens of stories, numerous scripts, and too many poems. http://davidcorbett.com
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When Friday the 13th Meets Valentine’s Day
This is the second month in a row where the post I anticipated writing has been preempted by events—this time, by the calendar. Given the conjunction of two of the year’s most emotionally cha…
writerunboxed.com
This month's post on Writer Unboxed explores how tracing the effects of moments of helplessness in a character's life doesn't always lead us to their core need.
Reposted by David Corbett
This flew under the radar, but it shouldn’t have.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
February 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
This flew under the radar, but it shouldn’t have.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
Reposted by David Corbett
I must question if these defense contractors are reliable partners for the US.
CEO fantasizes about spraying fentanyl-laced piss on analysts. Founder defends illegal boat strikes because they're "masculine."
Not to mention all the things Peter Thiel is up to.
The right people for long-term trust?
CEO fantasizes about spraying fentanyl-laced piss on analysts. Founder defends illegal boat strikes because they're "masculine."
Not to mention all the things Peter Thiel is up to.
The right people for long-term trust?
Dude is quickly climbing the ranks of Most Dangerous Man Alive
February 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I must question if these defense contractors are reliable partners for the US.
CEO fantasizes about spraying fentanyl-laced piss on analysts. Founder defends illegal boat strikes because they're "masculine."
Not to mention all the things Peter Thiel is up to.
The right people for long-term trust?
CEO fantasizes about spraying fentanyl-laced piss on analysts. Founder defends illegal boat strikes because they're "masculine."
Not to mention all the things Peter Thiel is up to.
The right people for long-term trust?
Reposted by David Corbett
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
What is “Un-American”?
We must acknowledge America’s history of state authoritarianism and racial violence – but also dare to claim its aspirational tradition. Make MAGA un-American, finally.
steady.page
February 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Let’s Make MAGA un-American, finally.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
I wrote about the conflict over national identity, the need to reclaim patriotism from the Right, and the struggle between two traditions that are both authentically American:
White male supremacy vs. the egalitarian promise of democratic pluralism.
This month's post on Writer Unboxed explores how tracing the effects of moments of helplessness in a character's life doesn't always lead us to their core need.
When Friday the 13th Meets Valentine’s Day
This is the second month in a row where the post I anticipated writing has been preempted by events—this time, by the calendar. Given the conjunction of two of the year’s most emotionally cha…
writerunboxed.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This month's post on Writer Unboxed explores how tracing the effects of moments of helplessness in a character's life doesn't always lead us to their core need.
Reposted by David Corbett
The chaos and madness of the moment would be orders of magnitude worse if this sprawling collection of asshats wasn’t made up entirely of petulant, undisciplined children pretending to be adults.
“.. Noem and Lewandowski frequently berate senior level staff, give polygraph tests to employees they don’t trust and have fired employees—in one incident, Lewandowski fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot after Noem’s blanket was left behind on a plane ..”
@wsj.com
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@wsj.com
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February 13, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The chaos and madness of the moment would be orders of magnitude worse if this sprawling collection of asshats wasn’t made up entirely of petulant, undisciplined children pretending to be adults.
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Stephen Miller claims the Trump admin struck a deal w/ MN officials whereby "jails & prisons are no longer going to obey the unlawful edict by Ellison. Instead they're gonna follow federal law, the supreme law of the land, & hand over criminal illegals." (State officials have denied any such deal.)
February 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Stephen Miller claims the Trump admin struck a deal w/ MN officials whereby "jails & prisons are no longer going to obey the unlawful edict by Ellison. Instead they're gonna follow federal law, the supreme law of the land, & hand over criminal illegals." (State officials have denied any such deal.)
Reposted by David Corbett
If Moderna is no longer bringing vaccine trials for Epstein-Barr virus (good evidence that EB causes Multiple Sclerosis), herpes, and shingles because of Trump appointees, I want prison time for those appointees.
This might be dooming millions to disease they don’t have to experience.
This might be dooming millions to disease they don’t have to experience.
February 13, 2026 at 1:04 AM
If Moderna is no longer bringing vaccine trials for Epstein-Barr virus (good evidence that EB causes Multiple Sclerosis), herpes, and shingles because of Trump appointees, I want prison time for those appointees.
This might be dooming millions to disease they don’t have to experience.
This might be dooming millions to disease they don’t have to experience.
Reposted by David Corbett
Gallup announces, after 88 years, it will no longer track public approval of presidents. Trump's second-term approval rating fell to 36% in December, among the lowest ever recorded by the company. The president repeatedly has threatened to sue media and polling firms that portray him negatively.
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Gallup announces, after 88 years, it will no longer track public approval of presidents. Trump's second-term approval rating fell to 36% in December, among the lowest ever recorded by the company. The president repeatedly has threatened to sue media and polling firms that portray him negatively.
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1. Internal documents reveal that Freedom 250, which purports to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, is a vehicle to promote Trump and "America First" propaganda, including election conspiracies
Major corporations like Mastercard and Deloitte and spending million to bankroll this effort
Major corporations like Mastercard and Deloitte and spending million to bankroll this effort
Major corporations bankroll "America First" propaganda
Mastercard, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil are spending millions to promote events supporting Trump and his divisive political agenda.
popular.info
February 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
1. Internal documents reveal that Freedom 250, which purports to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, is a vehicle to promote Trump and "America First" propaganda, including election conspiracies
Major corporations like Mastercard and Deloitte and spending million to bankroll this effort
Major corporations like Mastercard and Deloitte and spending million to bankroll this effort
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Something too few people know is that there were potentially more deaths in just three months in Mariupol than in Gaza during the entire war, despite Mariupol having a much smaller population.
Russian war crimes and their magnitude are underestimated by many
Russian war crimes and their magnitude are underestimated by many
February 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Something too few people know is that there were potentially more deaths in just three months in Mariupol than in Gaza during the entire war, despite Mariupol having a much smaller population.
Russian war crimes and their magnitude are underestimated by many
Russian war crimes and their magnitude are underestimated by many
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“Be a neighbor, not a Nazi.”
ICYMI yesterday: A reflection on the anatomy of the resistance and the regime’s response - on “neighborism,” cross-racial solidarity, and the responsibility we bear for what happens in our community.
ICYMI yesterday: A reflection on the anatomy of the resistance and the regime’s response - on “neighborism,” cross-racial solidarity, and the responsibility we bear for what happens in our community.
Why the Resistance Matters
Anti-authoritarian “neighborism” and cross-racial solidarity from below are a massive problem for the regime, exposing Trumpism’s weaknesses and ideological blind spots
steady.page
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“Be a neighbor, not a Nazi.”
ICYMI yesterday: A reflection on the anatomy of the resistance and the regime’s response - on “neighborism,” cross-racial solidarity, and the responsibility we bear for what happens in our community.
ICYMI yesterday: A reflection on the anatomy of the resistance and the regime’s response - on “neighborism,” cross-racial solidarity, and the responsibility we bear for what happens in our community.
Reposted by David Corbett
Fulton Co alleges "callous disregard" of its 4th, 10th, & 1st Amend. rights. Search circumvented 2 pending civil suits & "perpetuates voter intimidation." "The records seized include personal data & documents that could identify who voted for which candidate."
February 8, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Fulton Co alleges "callous disregard" of its 4th, 10th, & 1st Amend. rights. Search circumvented 2 pending civil suits & "perpetuates voter intimidation." "The records seized include personal data & documents that could identify who voted for which candidate."
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House Speaker Mike Johnson thinks ICE should be spared the hassle of “getting a judicial warrant” before forcibly entering private homes. He claims to be a "constitutional expert." But this statement shows he has never read the Fourth Amendment, nor studied any of the jurisprudence surrounding it.
Mike Johnson wants to spare ICE the hassle of getting the right warrant before forcibly entering a home
Here's a quick reminder of what the Fourth Amendment has to say about that.
reason.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
House Speaker Mike Johnson thinks ICE should be spared the hassle of “getting a judicial warrant” before forcibly entering private homes. He claims to be a "constitutional expert." But this statement shows he has never read the Fourth Amendment, nor studied any of the jurisprudence surrounding it.
Reposted by David Corbett
As Trump threatens this year’s elections, he operates against the cold reality that he has never accepted an election he lost. He won’t accept it when he loses control of Congress this fall. He will try to overturn it however he can, with the full range of tools available to him as president.
Trump has never accepted election results and he is only getting worse
While Trump has been banging the rigged-election drum for years, it is getting worse.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
As Trump threatens this year’s elections, he operates against the cold reality that he has never accepted an election he lost. He won’t accept it when he loses control of Congress this fall. He will try to overturn it however he can, with the full range of tools available to him as president.
Reposted by David Corbett
European governments are beginning to respond to warnings about the possibility of a war with Russia. But few of the continent’s western countries have anything comparable to the war readiness of the Nordics, Baltics and Poland
Europe’s generals are warning people to prepare for war
But western European societies are in denial
econ.st
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
European governments are beginning to respond to warnings about the possibility of a war with Russia. But few of the continent’s western countries have anything comparable to the war readiness of the Nordics, Baltics and Poland
Reposted by David Corbett
Incinerators?
⛓️CONCENTRATION CAMPS & INCINERATORS—D.H.S. is setting up a huge network of camps. They are converting the U.S. as a region for ‘expeditionary military deployment’ & no-bid no-public-comment contracts to build a “ghost network” of 10,000-person concentration camps. Jesus. Thread 🧵
February 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Incinerators?
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Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts
Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.
pressgazette.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
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Bad Bunny's critics didn’t seem to have concerns when other performers born outside the United States—U2, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, Shakira—got the Super Bowl honor. But the MAGA acolytes are right to be worried about one thing."
Get Ready for Bad Bunny’s Explosive Super Bowl Trump Protest
“He will have the room to be as political as he wants to be.”
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Bad Bunny's critics didn’t seem to have concerns when other performers born outside the United States—U2, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, Shakira—got the Super Bowl honor. But the MAGA acolytes are right to be worried about one thing."
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I'm so glad that Tulsi is in charge of hundreds of thousands of ballots. I'm sure they are safe
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I'm so glad that Tulsi is in charge of hundreds of thousands of ballots. I'm sure they are safe
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"On the international desk, some editors have told correspondents not to accept some assignments that would take them to dangerous spots abroad after Sunday...The fear is that the reporters might be laid off while in personal peril."
'Washington Post' journalists plea to Bezos: Don't gut our newsroom
Members of the newspaper's union say they have been warned the company could cut as many as 300 jobs, although no announcement has been made.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM
"On the international desk, some editors have told correspondents not to accept some assignments that would take them to dangerous spots abroad after Sunday...The fear is that the reporters might be laid off while in personal peril."
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🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump urged Republicans to seize control of elections and place voting under national authority Monday — one of his most explicit signals yet that he plans to interfere with the workings of democracy. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’
Trump, as usual, offered no evidence for any of his claims.
www.democracydocket.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump urged Republicans to seize control of elections and place voting under national authority Monday — one of his most explicit signals yet that he plans to interfere with the workings of democracy. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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when you're planning on ending democracy but don't want the people to know until it's too late:
Jodi Kantor in the NY Times reports that the Chief Justice requested Court employees sign nondisclosure agreements in November 2024 - moving to formal contracts requiring silence/confidentiality after Trump was reelected: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
when you're planning on ending democracy but don't want the people to know until it's too late:
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PORTLAND MAYOR WILSON:
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM
PORTLAND MAYOR WILSON:
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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I included in this essay yesterday a link to some documents alleging Trump’s pedophilia. Today those pages have been removed from the DOJ website.
www.americaamerica.news/p/is-america...
www.americaamerica.news/p/is-america...
Is America Hitting a Breaking Point?
A Saturday Prompt
www.americaamerica.news
February 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I included in this essay yesterday a link to some documents alleging Trump’s pedophilia. Today those pages have been removed from the DOJ website.
www.americaamerica.news/p/is-america...
www.americaamerica.news/p/is-america...