Douglas M. Charles, PhD
@dmcharles.bsky.social
Professor of history (FBI expert), Tae Kwon Do black belt, poker player, bicyclist, skier, travel, animals.
I’ve written 4 books on the FBI, currently finishing a history of the FBI, 1908-1945. Also working on a history of Tae Kwon Do in North America.
I’ve written 4 books on the FBI, currently finishing a history of the FBI, 1908-1945. Also working on a history of Tae Kwon Do in North America.
Pinned
History is repeating itself at the FBI as agents resist a director’s political agenda
FBI director Kash Patel says he is making the bureau more accountable. Critics charge him with purging it of anyone not perceived as loyal to President Trump.
theconversation.com
My latest comparative historical OpEd is out! A lot of research went into this.
Kash Patel vs FBI Director L. Patrick Gray (1972-73).
theconversation.com/history-is-r...
Kash Patel vs FBI Director L. Patrick Gray (1972-73).
theconversation.com/history-is-r...
I predict 1000% tariffs on someone tomorrow.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I predict 1000% tariffs on someone tomorrow.
Yup
The fact that Trump is calling Mace and Boebert today pleading with them to remove their names from the Epstein petition at the last minute tells you everything you need to know about how incriminating the info in the files is to him and his cronies.
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Yup
Empty suit Little Marco what?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/w...
Rubio Shrugs Off Allies’ Concerns Over U.S. Drug Strikes
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Empty suit Little Marco what?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/w...
Reposted by Douglas M. Charles, PhD
Exclusive: Adolf Hitler’s DNA has been sequenced by scientists
It has:
- shown he had a disorder which impacted his sexual development
- debunked rumours about his ancestry
- shown a high likelihood that he had a neurodivergent condition and/or bipolar disorder
www.thetimes.com/article/e728...
It has:
- shown he had a disorder which impacted his sexual development
- debunked rumours about his ancestry
- shown a high likelihood that he had a neurodivergent condition and/or bipolar disorder
www.thetimes.com/article/e728...
Hitler had hidden genetic sexual disorder, DNA analysis reveals
The Nazi dictator had Kallmann syndrome, which hinders normal puberty and the development of sexual organs, according to groundbreaking research
www.thetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Exclusive: Adolf Hitler’s DNA has been sequenced by scientists
It has:
- shown he had a disorder which impacted his sexual development
- debunked rumours about his ancestry
- shown a high likelihood that he had a neurodivergent condition and/or bipolar disorder
www.thetimes.com/article/e728...
It has:
- shown he had a disorder which impacted his sexual development
- debunked rumours about his ancestry
- shown a high likelihood that he had a neurodivergent condition and/or bipolar disorder
www.thetimes.com/article/e728...
The only constant when it comes to Donald Trump is this: GUILTY
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The only constant when it comes to Donald Trump is this: GUILTY
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. to Thwart Epstein Vote
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Reposted by Douglas M. Charles, PhD
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
He's a perfect representation of who did this: a weak, wet noodle.
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
He's a perfect representation of who did this: a weak, wet noodle.
Bill O’Reilly looks like shit. Well, good.
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Bill O’Reilly looks like shit. Well, good.
Reminds me of beer baron & crook Terry Duggan who bribed jail officials for special treatment in the Cook County Jail during Prohibition in 1925.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Reminds me of beer baron & crook Terry Duggan who bribed jail officials for special treatment in the Cook County Jail during Prohibition in 1925.
I've never regretted a vote more in my life than the one for this useless chowderhead.
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I've never regretted a vote more in my life than the one for this useless chowderhead.
Not when they have the type of leadership they currently have
www.vox.com/politics/468...
www.vox.com/politics/468...
Democrats were never going to win the shutdown fight
Yes, polls showed more people blaming Trump. But on their substantive demands, the party was drawing dead.
www.vox.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Not when they have the type of leadership they currently have
www.vox.com/politics/468...
www.vox.com/politics/468...
Gee, what will the grossly corrupt & partisan Supreme Court do?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Supreme Court to Hear Major Challenge to Mail-In Ballot Laws
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Gee, what will the grossly corrupt & partisan Supreme Court do?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Grandpa Simpson should have stepped down long ago.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Grandpa Simpson should have stepped down long ago.
Basically the weak & meek ones, including our own guy from Pennsylvania, Senator Chowderhead.
He really needs to step down. He's an embarrassment & probably not fit for office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
He really needs to step down. He's an embarrassment & probably not fit for office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
8 Senators Break Ranks With Democrats and Advance G.O.P. Plan to End Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Basically the weak & meek ones, including our own guy from Pennsylvania, Senator Chowderhead.
He really needs to step down. He's an embarrassment & probably not fit for office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
He really needs to step down. He's an embarrassment & probably not fit for office.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
He's a gross, political toady of an embarrassment.
You know, the FBI is the one who led the way in establishing a permanent relationship with British intelligence. You can read about it in my new book when a I finish it, a history of the FBI, 1908-1945. And now....
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
You know, the FBI is the one who led the way in establishing a permanent relationship with British intelligence. You can read about it in my new book when a I finish it, a history of the FBI, 1908-1945. And now....
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
He's a gross, political toady of an embarrassment.
You know, the FBI is the one who led the way in establishing a permanent relationship with British intelligence. You can read about it in my new book when a I finish it, a history of the FBI, 1908-1945. And now....
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
You know, the FBI is the one who led the way in establishing a permanent relationship with British intelligence. You can read about it in my new book when a I finish it, a history of the FBI, 1908-1945. And now....
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...
Fucking Democrats. Teddy Roosevelt would have apt descriptors for them.
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Fucking Democrats. Teddy Roosevelt would have apt descriptors for them.
Kim Davis can just FO
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Kim Davis can just FO
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Democrats 🙄
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Late-night Senate deal opens path to ending shutdown but splits Democrats
The deal that split Democrats doesn’t extend expiring ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Democrats 🙄
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...