Shawn C
@deepdivewithshawn.bsky.social
Seattle-based political scientist and host of the Deep Dive podcast (and the limited series’ After America and Leaving America), traveler, PhD in American institutions and the judiciary, reader, pessimist and, thus, wine drinker.
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Shawn C
@deepdivewithshawn.bsky.social
· Jan 21
After America E1: Elephants in the Room - The GOP's Authoritarian Makeover
YouTube video by Deep Dive with Shawn C Fettig
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Now might be a good time to check out our limited series “After America.” Across 12 episodes, and with the help of 26 academics, authors, and journalists, we imagined how authoritarianism could take hold in the United States under a second Trump presidency.
Start here:
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Start here:
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Trump knows that he will probably not be able to confirm any further cabinet members without a real fight, so we will probably be stuck with these psychopaths for another three years, regardless of what they do.
#trump #kristinoem #ice #dhs #murder
#trump #kristinoem #ice #dhs #murder
Donald Trump backs Kristi Noem as calls mount to fire homeland security chief – live
US president says Noem is ‘doing a very good job’ amid growing criticism of administration’s immigration crackdown after two US citizens were killed
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Trump knows that he will probably not be able to confirm any further cabinet members without a real fight, so we will probably be stuck with these psychopaths for another three years, regardless of what they do.
#trump #kristinoem #ice #dhs #murder
#trump #kristinoem #ice #dhs #murder
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
The rest of the world’s allies sure have a lot to say about tyranny and authoritarianism when it’s smaller, weaker countries doing the killing. But when it’s the American president - crickets. Would be nice if all you democracy lovers could grow a pair now.
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
Minneapolis live: Man, 37, shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis
The shooting follows days of protests in the city over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The rest of the world’s allies sure have a lot to say about tyranny and authoritarianism when it’s smaller, weaker countries doing the killing. But when it’s the American president - crickets. Would be nice if all you democracy lovers could grow a pair now.
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
#trump #tyranny #ice #democracy
Just to level set here - NATO’s secretary general has no authority to negotiate the future “ownership” of Greenland. So, this is just another taco.
#greenland #nato #europe #trump
#greenland #nato #europe #trump
Trump scraps tariffs on Europe and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland after speaking with Nato chief – live
US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte and says planned tariffs will not go into effect as a result
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Just to level set here - NATO’s secretary general has no authority to negotiate the future “ownership” of Greenland. So, this is just another taco.
#greenland #nato #europe #trump
#greenland #nato #europe #trump
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January 8, 2026 at 1:16 AM
On the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE, DHS says “Attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them - an act of domestic terrorism.”
Remember when Ashli Babbit actually did try to kill police and she’s a MAGA hero? Weird.
#ice #reneegood #dhs #maga
Remember when Ashli Babbit actually did try to kill police and she’s a MAGA hero? Weird.
#ice #reneegood #dhs #maga
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
On the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE, DHS says “Attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them - an act of domestic terrorism.”
Remember when Ashli Babbit actually did try to kill police and she’s a MAGA hero? Weird.
#ice #reneegood #dhs #maga
Remember when Ashli Babbit actually did try to kill police and she’s a MAGA hero? Weird.
#ice #reneegood #dhs #maga
When the Catholic Church is more progressive than your American president…
#trump #religion #authoritarianism #popeleo #catholicism
#trump #religion #authoritarianism #popeleo #catholicism
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
When the Catholic Church is more progressive than your American president…
#trump #religion #authoritarianism #popeleo #catholicism
#trump #religion #authoritarianism #popeleo #catholicism
@marcelias.bsky.social Not really familiar with the process or the likelihood of success, but seems to me that there are grounds to pursue disbarment for a number of Trump appointees for unethical and/or illegal behavior, yes? At minimum, Bondi and Rubio.
January 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
@marcelias.bsky.social Not really familiar with the process or the likelihood of success, but seems to me that there are grounds to pursue disbarment for a number of Trump appointees for unethical and/or illegal behavior, yes? At minimum, Bondi and Rubio.
The six conservatives on the #supremecourt are largely responsible for all of this.
#scotus #trump #authoritarianism
#scotus #trump #authoritarianism
January 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The six conservatives on the #supremecourt are largely responsible for all of this.
#scotus #trump #authoritarianism
#scotus #trump #authoritarianism
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I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I love my two blackout drunk Minnesota sons
Every time I’m back home in New Zealand, I find something that connects my worlds. R.E.M. by way of Josh Braden in Christchurch.
#newzealand #rem #losingmyreligion #christchurch #joshbraden #nobroadcast #fateddies
#newzealand #rem #losingmyreligion #christchurch #joshbraden #nobroadcast #fateddies
December 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Every time I’m back home in New Zealand, I find something that connects my worlds. R.E.M. by way of Josh Braden in Christchurch.
#newzealand #rem #losingmyreligion #christchurch #joshbraden #nobroadcast #fateddies
#newzealand #rem #losingmyreligion #christchurch #joshbraden #nobroadcast #fateddies
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has been hated by the left for years and never feared for her life. She’s been hated by the right for two days and had to hire security.
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been hated by the left for years and never feared for her life. She’s been hated by the right for two days and had to hire security.
As tempting as it might be to make light of this, something to keep in mind here is that given what we already know about this whole disgusting affair, it’s quite possible that Bubba is a child. #epstein #trump
Bizarre Epstein files reference to Trump, Putin, and oral sex with ‘Bubba’ draws scrutiny in Congress
"Is it a joke? Is it not? Who’s he talking about? We don’t know,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia said about the peculiar discovery in an interview with The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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The majority of Americans are good. We have heart. We have compassion. When we see others struggle, we want to lend a hand.
For too long, we’ve been divided and pitted against each other by those who crave obscene wealth and power.
Let’s change that. One election at a time.
For too long, we’ve been divided and pitted against each other by those who crave obscene wealth and power.
Let’s change that. One election at a time.
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The majority of Americans are good. We have heart. We have compassion. When we see others struggle, we want to lend a hand.
For too long, we’ve been divided and pitted against each other by those who crave obscene wealth and power.
Let’s change that. One election at a time.
For too long, we’ve been divided and pitted against each other by those who crave obscene wealth and power.
Let’s change that. One election at a time.
When in history, after the Civil Rights era, have we experienced such massive sustained public protest - and the Democratic Party can’t find a single way to leverage that?
#democrats #democracy #protest #nokings @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social
#democrats #democracy #protest #nokings @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
When in history, after the Civil Rights era, have we experienced such massive sustained public protest - and the Democratic Party can’t find a single way to leverage that?
#democrats #democracy #protest #nokings @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social
#democrats #democracy #protest #nokings @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @housedemocrats.bsky.social
Remember when Trump ordered flags flown at half-mast, called the governor, and dispatched the VP to the state when Democratic Minnesota State Speaker of the House, Melissa Hortman was assassinated?
#guncontrol #politicalviolence #melissahortman
#guncontrol #politicalviolence #melissahortman
September 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Remember when Trump ordered flags flown at half-mast, called the governor, and dispatched the VP to the state when Democratic Minnesota State Speaker of the House, Melissa Hortman was assassinated?
#guncontrol #politicalviolence #melissahortman
#guncontrol #politicalviolence #melissahortman
Republicans are not only a threat to the US. They are a threat to the entire planet. They could very well bring on the next plague, Depression, Crusades, and world war. We all - citizens, world leaders, corporations - need to start behaving like this is the existential threat it actually is. #gop
September 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Republicans are not only a threat to the US. They are a threat to the entire planet. They could very well bring on the next plague, Depression, Crusades, and world war. We all - citizens, world leaders, corporations - need to start behaving like this is the existential threat it actually is. #gop
As much as I’ve been looking forward to today’s final, there are moments that require courage and a commitment to democracy and civil liberties. Failing to do so encourages authoritarianism. I won’t be watching.
#usopen #democracy #censorship #authoritarianism
#usopen #democracy #censorship #authoritarianism
US Open Asks Broadcasters Not to Air Crowd Boos for Trump
The organizers of this year's US Open tennis tournament asked broadcasters to avoid airing clips of Donald Trump being booed by the crowd, the Guardian reported.
www.yahoo.com
September 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As much as I’ve been looking forward to today’s final, there are moments that require courage and a commitment to democracy and civil liberties. Failing to do so encourages authoritarianism. I won’t be watching.
#usopen #democracy #censorship #authoritarianism
#usopen #democracy #censorship #authoritarianism
First fire of the season.
September 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
First fire of the season.
Prepare for an end to visa-free travel and easy access for Americans into other countries.
#maga #maha #rfkjr #travel #vaccines #antivax #visafreetravel #gop #trump #cdc #who
#maga #maha #rfkjr #travel #vaccines #antivax #visafreetravel #gop #trump #cdc #who
Florida plans to end vaccine mandates statewide | CNN
Florida will move to end all vaccine mandates in the state, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday.
edition.cnn.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The engineer warning us of the dangers of the machine he built. This guy can f**k right off.
#maga #gop #trump #tariffs #depression #fascism #mcconnell
#maga #gop #trump #tariffs #depression #fascism #mcconnell
Trump’s second presidency is ‘most dangerous period’ since second world war, Mitch McConnell says
Former Senate leader likens administration’s fixation with tariffs to isolationist policies of the US in the 1930s
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The engineer warning us of the dangers of the machine he built. This guy can f**k right off.
#maga #gop #trump #tariffs #depression #fascism #mcconnell
#maga #gop #trump #tariffs #depression #fascism #mcconnell