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"An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.”
Plutarch
Secret agent in the real world with an artistic agenda.
Buddhists stole my clarinet!
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1/ Republicans are fascists.
“Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections”
“Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections”
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
1/ Republicans are fascists.
“Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections”
“Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections”
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But Bezos had $75 million to spend on Melania’s vanity project.
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
But Bezos had $75 million to spend on Melania’s vanity project.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests
Let’s take bets that blue states suffering from the same storm Do not get the same support from Trump.
President Donald Trump's emergency declarations allow hard-hit states like Mississippi to tap into federal resources as state and local governments work to restore power, clear roads and lessen the disaster's overall impact.
States Reeling From Winter Storm Encounter a Smaller FEMA
The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Let’s take bets that blue states suffering from the same storm Do not get the same support from Trump.
“A Democrat who steps up!
Rep. Ted Lieu: "Donald Trump is in the Epstein files thousands & thousands of times. In those files, there's highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump raping children, of Donald Trump threatening to kill children."
Rep. Ted Lieu: "Donald Trump is in the Epstein files thousands & thousands of times. In those files, there's highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump raping children, of Donald Trump threatening to kill children."
Raw America (@rawstory)
FINALLY, a Democrat who actually steps up! Rep. Ted Lieu: "Donald Trump is in the Epstein files thousands & thousands of times. In those files, there's highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump ra...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
“A Democrat who steps up!
Rep. Ted Lieu: "Donald Trump is in the Epstein files thousands & thousands of times. In those files, there's highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump raping children, of Donald Trump threatening to kill children."
Rep. Ted Lieu: "Donald Trump is in the Epstein files thousands & thousands of times. In those files, there's highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump raping children, of Donald Trump threatening to kill children."
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Remember her name: Aliya Rahman
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Remember her name: Aliya Rahman
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
1/ And we should write free name, Trump’s and Republicans current practice. Fascism. Name it. Say it.
“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” said Socrates.
“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” said Socrates.
Hail, Caesar? Hell, No
On Donald Trump and the names of things.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
1/ And we should write free name, Trump’s and Republicans current practice. Fascism. Name it. Say it.
“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” said Socrates.
“The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” said Socrates.
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Welfare fraud should always be taken seriously, but the right’s characterization of it as an immigrant problem is completely off-base — US citizens account for 95% of fraud losses.
cc: @cato.org
cc: @cato.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Welfare fraud should always be taken seriously, but the right’s characterization of it as an immigrant problem is completely off-base — US citizens account for 95% of fraud losses.
cc: @cato.org
cc: @cato.org
Stand up, Dems. This is the way.
Dems might also want to introduce a bill that separates out funding for the rest of the year for FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the other less problematic parts of DHS, and say they'll vote for that -- but no $ for ICE or Border Patrol.
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Stand up, Dems. This is the way.
Democrats should defund and restrain ICE to the degree possible. And they should insist on this condition at least: No ICE (or Border Patrol) anywhere near the polls or early voting election locations this fall.
Steve Bannon,
"We're gonna have ICE surround the polls...We'll never again allow an election to be stolen."
"We're gonna have ICE surround the polls...We'll never again allow an election to be stolen."
February 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
“Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen”
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Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
President Donald Trump is demanding a $1 billion payment from Harvard University to end his prolonged standoff with the Ivy League campus.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
“Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen”
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This is the way.
“Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials”
“Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials”
Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials
A group of state senators called on Gov. Maura Healey to create a "rapid response task force" that would respond to allegations of federal abuse.
www.boston.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
This is the way.
“Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials”
“Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials”
ICE are the real criminals.
“Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis”
“Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis”
Immigration agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis
Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested activists who were trailing their vehicles on Tuesday in Minneapolis.
www.boston.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:52 PM
ICE are the real criminals.
“Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis”
“Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis”
1/ “No administration has presided over as many shutdowns as the Trump regime. Even more striking is how much money Donald has reportedly made while holding office. By some accounts, the total exceeds two billion dollars in just his first year back in power.“
The Daily Wrap Up
3 Feb, 2026
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February 4, 2026 at 1:33 PM
1/ “No administration has presided over as many shutdowns as the Trump regime. Even more striking is how much money Donald has reportedly made while holding office. By some accounts, the total exceeds two billion dollars in just his first year back in power.“
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While Trump's tariffs continue to increase inflation, he’s busy closing the Kennedy Center.
This amazing institution is now closed because Donald Trump royally screwed up by putting his name on it.
This amazing institution is now closed because Donald Trump royally screwed up by putting his name on it.
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
While Trump's tariffs continue to increase inflation, he’s busy closing the Kennedy Center.
This amazing institution is now closed because Donald Trump royally screwed up by putting his name on it.
This amazing institution is now closed because Donald Trump royally screwed up by putting his name on it.
This is the way.
Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
This is the way.
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In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
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How the Media Has Dropped the Ball on Epstein and on the First Amendment
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How the Media Has Dropped the Ball on Epstein and on the First Amendment
Commentary and analysis on U.S. and international politics and policy...and other things you need to know from the host of Deep State Radio and the founder and ceo of The DSR Network.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:28 AM
How the Media Has Dropped the Ball on Epstein and on the First Amendment
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How Donald Trump is Planning to Rig the Elections
Donald Trump wants Republicans to "take over" state elections as they're trying to pass their latest voter suppression tactics. He won't leave peacefully or legally, and the majority must be prepared.
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Donald Trump wants Republicans to "take over" state elections as they're trying to pass their latest voter suppression tactics. He won't leave peacefully or legally, and the majority must be prepared.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/how-donald...
February 4, 2026 at 2:44 AM
How Donald Trump is Planning to Rig the Elections
Donald Trump wants Republicans to "take over" state elections as they're trying to pass their latest voter suppression tactics. He won't leave peacefully or legally, and the majority must be prepared.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/how-donald...
Donald Trump wants Republicans to "take over" state elections as they're trying to pass their latest voter suppression tactics. He won't leave peacefully or legally, and the majority must be prepared.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/how-donald...
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Donald Trump has been telling us that if he doesn't like the outcome of the elections he will seize ballots. He wants Republicans to take control of voting. He wants to take over elections in Democratic states.
People should be concerned and we all need to be ready.
People should be concerned and we all need to be ready.
February 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Donald Trump has been telling us that if he doesn't like the outcome of the elections he will seize ballots. He wants Republicans to take control of voting. He wants to take over elections in Democratic states.
People should be concerned and we all need to be ready.
People should be concerned and we all need to be ready.
“Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum
“I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter,” she said. “This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?”
“I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter,” she said. “This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?”
‘It seemed like time stopped’: Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum
Marimar Martinez’s testimony comes after weeks of blowback against the immigration enforcement raids that have rattled cities like Chicago.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:55 AM
“Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum
“I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter,” she said. “This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?”
“I am Renee Good, I am Alex Pretti, I am Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, I am Keith Porter,” she said. “This needs to stop now. How many more lives must be lost before meaningful action is taken?”
1/ Republicans plan to steal the election. Democrats need to plan ahead. Volunteered to become an election observer.
“The question is: how do we protect our elections knowing what Trump is up to and capable of?
“The question is: how do we protect our elections knowing what Trump is up to and capable of?
Trump is openly planning to steal the 2026 election--we need Democrats to start fighting back!
This election is everything
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February 3, 2026 at 9:51 PM
1/ Republicans plan to steal the election. Democrats need to plan ahead. Volunteered to become an election observer.
“The question is: how do we protect our elections knowing what Trump is up to and capable of?
“The question is: how do we protect our elections knowing what Trump is up to and capable of?