John DesMarteau MD FACA
@jdesmarteau.com
Retired Anesthesiologist | I read JAMA so you don’t have to | Fair Gardener | Classical Composer | Married a great guy in 2004 | Dual Citizen - Can-Am | Voted BC, BO, HRC, JRB, KH — Should Tell You My Politics | Working on a memoir of my medical career
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The war in Ukraine is a clear case of good vs evil:
Russia targets civilians, while Ukraine does not.
Despite 2-3× fewer military losses, Ukraine suffers 20-30× more civilian casualties. That says it all
Russia targets civilians, while Ukraine does not.
Despite 2-3× fewer military losses, Ukraine suffers 20-30× more civilian casualties. That says it all
December 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The war in Ukraine is a clear case of good vs evil:
Russia targets civilians, while Ukraine does not.
Despite 2-3× fewer military losses, Ukraine suffers 20-30× more civilian casualties. That says it all
Russia targets civilians, while Ukraine does not.
Despite 2-3× fewer military losses, Ukraine suffers 20-30× more civilian casualties. That says it all
Pitchforks and torches and crowbars.
Why every vestige of Trump must be torn down
He's trying to create a physical legacy. The moment he's out of power, it has to be smashed to bits.
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Pitchforks and torches and crowbars.
Former Swedish PM, Carl Bild, is very clear-eyed about the Trump Administration treatment of Europe. Gif Article:
Donald Trump’s America is committing civilizational suicide
In wanting its own sphere of influence in the same vein as China and Russia, the U.S. is prizing power over principle
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Former Swedish PM, Carl Bild, is very clear-eyed about the Trump Administration treatment of Europe. Gif Article:
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Both of the homes Trump claimed as principal residences in the ’90s were used as investment properties and rented out, according to an interview with his longtime real estate agent — exactly the sort of scenario he’s pointed to as evidence of fraud.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Both of the homes Trump claimed as principal residences in the ’90s were used as investment properties and rented out, according to an interview with his longtime real estate agent — exactly the sort of scenario he’s pointed to as evidence of fraud.
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"Trump saying 'Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,' is the stupidest thing he's ever said."
I'll be blunt: It's STUPID to not instead focus on WHY Trump said this, WHAT his aims are in saying this to an INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE, WHO his target audience is, and WHAT will follow.
I'll be blunt: It's STUPID to not instead focus on WHY Trump said this, WHAT his aims are in saying this to an INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE, WHO his target audience is, and WHAT will follow.
December 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
"Trump saying 'Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,' is the stupidest thing he's ever said."
I'll be blunt: It's STUPID to not instead focus on WHY Trump said this, WHAT his aims are in saying this to an INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE, WHO his target audience is, and WHAT will follow.
I'll be blunt: It's STUPID to not instead focus on WHY Trump said this, WHAT his aims are in saying this to an INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE, WHO his target audience is, and WHAT will follow.
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The only real peace process underway right now is being carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces — through deep strikes against russia's war machine, military airfields, oil refineries etc.
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The only real peace process underway right now is being carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces — through deep strikes against russia's war machine, military airfields, oil refineries etc.
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This is what true leadership looks like 👇👇
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
December 29, 2025 at 3:57 AM
This is what true leadership looks like 👇👇
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
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The only way we're going to get our allies to trust us even a little from this Trump regime is only one way. Impeach Trump, dump Trump, indict Trump, turn Trump over to Jack Smith. If we can do that soon, our allies might realize that this is not who America is, and we caught it in time.
December 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The only way we're going to get our allies to trust us even a little from this Trump regime is only one way. Impeach Trump, dump Trump, indict Trump, turn Trump over to Jack Smith. If we can do that soon, our allies might realize that this is not who America is, and we caught it in time.
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When it comes time to write the history of Europe in this period, there will be one area of consensus. One of the greatest errors European states ever made, was in trusting the USA.
December 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
When it comes time to write the history of Europe in this period, there will be one area of consensus. One of the greatest errors European states ever made, was in trusting the USA.
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Already traditional festive tram parade in Kharkiv.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic, and they bring incredible warmth to our dark evenings, when not much other lights are around.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic, and they bring incredible warmth to our dark evenings, when not much other lights are around.
December 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Already traditional festive tram parade in Kharkiv.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic, and they bring incredible warmth to our dark evenings, when not much other lights are around.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic, and they bring incredible warmth to our dark evenings, when not much other lights are around.
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Mr Cuban,
I just wanted to quickly thank you. My husband has XXXX cancer, a rare gastrointestinal cancer. We are between insurance right now and when we went to pick it up we were informed it was $29,000. We were able to get it from CostPlus for $990. Thank you for saving my husband's life.
I just wanted to quickly thank you. My husband has XXXX cancer, a rare gastrointestinal cancer. We are between insurance right now and when we went to pick it up we were informed it was $29,000. We were able to get it from CostPlus for $990. Thank you for saving my husband's life.
December 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Mr Cuban,
I just wanted to quickly thank you. My husband has XXXX cancer, a rare gastrointestinal cancer. We are between insurance right now and when we went to pick it up we were informed it was $29,000. We were able to get it from CostPlus for $990. Thank you for saving my husband's life.
I just wanted to quickly thank you. My husband has XXXX cancer, a rare gastrointestinal cancer. We are between insurance right now and when we went to pick it up we were informed it was $29,000. We were able to get it from CostPlus for $990. Thank you for saving my husband's life.
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Is this enough?
Sorry, but no.
We need more than your sad apology.
You’re responsible for so much death & destruction.
Instead of using words, use ACTION.
Show us how you’re WORKING to fix the mess you made.
Then, sit down, shut up & NEVER tell us anything for the rest of your life.
Deal?
Sorry, but no.
We need more than your sad apology.
You’re responsible for so much death & destruction.
Instead of using words, use ACTION.
Show us how you’re WORKING to fix the mess you made.
Then, sit down, shut up & NEVER tell us anything for the rest of your life.
Deal?
December 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Is this enough?
Sorry, but no.
We need more than your sad apology.
You’re responsible for so much death & destruction.
Instead of using words, use ACTION.
Show us how you’re WORKING to fix the mess you made.
Then, sit down, shut up & NEVER tell us anything for the rest of your life.
Deal?
Sorry, but no.
We need more than your sad apology.
You’re responsible for so much death & destruction.
Instead of using words, use ACTION.
Show us how you’re WORKING to fix the mess you made.
Then, sit down, shut up & NEVER tell us anything for the rest of your life.
Deal?
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Impacting their bottom line is a great equalizer. Paramount Plus Streaming Service cancellations, removing cable channels from your viewing list or apps like Pluto TV, avoid Paramount movies etc. If you want to impact a corporation - impact their bottom line.
December 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Impacting their bottom line is a great equalizer. Paramount Plus Streaming Service cancellations, removing cable channels from your viewing list or apps like Pluto TV, avoid Paramount movies etc. If you want to impact a corporation - impact their bottom line.
Many expecting the law mandating release of the data known as “The Epstein Files” would finally provide a measure of accountability Trump has escaped due to the Republican Party and the SCOTUS6. Twice the GOP and the SCOTUS6 could have removed him from the body politic. Today we got fooled again.
December 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Many expecting the law mandating release of the data known as “The Epstein Files” would finally provide a measure of accountability Trump has escaped due to the Republican Party and the SCOTUS6. Twice the GOP and the SCOTUS6 could have removed him from the body politic. Today we got fooled again.
The White House after whatever that was that Trump did last night:
December 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The White House after whatever that was that Trump did last night:
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Was that the most deranged 20 minutes in American political history?
December 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Was that the most deranged 20 minutes in American political history?
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Trump tonight:
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Trump tonight:
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
He keeps saying that the world was laughing at America before he regained the presidency. When America’s allies look at the speech he just gave I’d bet they grieve for the America that was, while the foes are rubbing their hands with glee.
December 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
He keeps saying that the world was laughing at America before he regained the presidency. When America’s allies look at the speech he just gave I’d bet they grieve for the America that was, while the foes are rubbing their hands with glee.
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Remember when Presidents did national speeches for emergencies or times where a nation needs to hear from their leader?
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Remember when Presidents did national speeches for emergencies or times where a nation needs to hear from their leader?
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
This angry old man is literally screaming and clearly panicking
If Trump and/or his handlers think this speech will move the needle with his sinking poll numbers they might be nipping into Elon’s ketamine stash.
December 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If Trump and/or his handlers think this speech will move the needle with his sinking poll numbers they might be nipping into Elon’s ketamine stash.
If you add up all the money Trump says the average family saves because of his “great” policies they wouldn’t be spending money on anything. Not great for an economy that is based on 70% consumerism.
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
If you add up all the money Trump says the average family saves because of his “great” policies they wouldn’t be spending money on anything. Not great for an economy that is based on 70% consumerism.
Joe Biden at his worst, even his debate performance, was never as incoherent as the nonsense Trump is spewing.
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Joe Biden at his worst, even his debate performance, was never as incoherent as the nonsense Trump is spewing.
Notice they hid all the gold tchotchkes behind Trump while he’s giving the latest rendition of things that never happened and statistics pulled right out of the place where the sun don’t shine, all the while demonstrating his increasing incoherence.
December 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Notice they hid all the gold tchotchkes behind Trump while he’s giving the latest rendition of things that never happened and statistics pulled right out of the place where the sun don’t shine, all the while demonstrating his increasing incoherence.
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"I’ve been reporting on the criminal justice system for more than a decade and have spent time in cities with a lot of law enforcement. I’ve also lived in an authoritarian country overseas, yet I’ve never experienced a police presence like this."
I'm a veteran criminal justice reporter. I've never seen anything like ICE-occupied Memphis.
“It’s about as sad as you can possibly imagine."
www.motherjones.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"I’ve been reporting on the criminal justice system for more than a decade and have spent time in cities with a lot of law enforcement. I’ve also lived in an authoritarian country overseas, yet I’ve never experienced a police presence like this."