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JimCook@JimCook.bsky.social
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Retired officer, USAF; retired support contractor @ DOD; now just busily retired! Liberal Democrat. News junkie. Refugee from Post News.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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February 20, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
Silencing Dissent Without a Single Raid: The Billionaire Capture of America’s News
When strongmen can’t crush the press outright, they simply get their billionaire friends to buy it, bend it, and cash in…
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February 19, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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SATIRE (But it sounds very plausible!)
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Trump Says Andrew's Arrest Sets Dangerous Precedent of Pedophiles Facing Consequences
“King Charles released a statement where he said no one is above the law,” he said. “That was a horrible thing to say.”
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February 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees
The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency.
apnews.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
Trump Has A Favorite Tool For Keeping MAGA Followers Loyal. Experts Say It's Highly Effective.
Truth Social is a MAGA social media platform that is owned by Trump Media & Technology Group.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Gift article. I found this article fascinating and hauntingly relevant to today!
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Hitler’s Greenland Obsession
After creating an economic mess with ill-advised tariffs, Hitler looked north in pursuit of resources and national security.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Poll: As the 2026 midterm elections approach, just 23% of Americans are confident the vote will not be 'rigged'
Trump says he wants Republicans to "take over the voting" and "nationalize" November's elections. A new Yahoo/YouGov survey shows that 59% of U.S. adults oppose that idea.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Ukrainian strikes hit a Russian explosive materials plant 1,000 miles away and a major Black Sea oil terminal, security official says
The twin attacks mark the latest deep strikes by Ukraine's security service as Kyiv hunts down Russian military and energy targets.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Gift article

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Democratic-led cities move to block ICE, setting up clash with Trump
In New York, Philadelphia and elsewhere, elected Democrats are taking steps to try to limit immigration crackdowns like the one winding down in Minneapolis.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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History Shows How the Transition to Tyranny Begins: By Punishing the Weak and Defying the Courts
From Hitler to Putin to Orbán and Trump, the first step is always the same: act illegally, dare anyone to stop you, and behave like losing in court is only a delay…
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February 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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February 17, 2026
Trump’s White House website welcomes visitors with a pop-up that reads: “WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN AGE!” But on this heavy news day a year into Trump’s second term, it is increasingly clear that as his re...
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February 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...
Stephen Colbert Shows CBS Exactly What He Thinks Of Their 'Crap' Statement About Him
The "Late Show" host put his network on blast again — but insisted he's not mad.
www.huffpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Kristi Noem Keeps Losing Things
An investigation.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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My favorite small street in Germany.
February 18, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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February 16, 2026
On February 13 and 14, President Donald J.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
No, It’s Not Back to Business as Usual
Marco Rubio was more civil than J. D. Vance had been, but the message to longtime allies was the same.
www.theatlantic.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Europe Has Received the Message
Without America to rely on, the EU is gearing up to be a global power in its own right.
www.theatlantic.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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February 16, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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February 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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February 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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February 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Gift article

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Rubio lends hand to Hungary’s Orban as he faces tough election
“We want this country to do well,” Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest, “especially as long as you’re the prime minister.”
wapo.st
February 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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The Sound of Freedom Shattering at 3 AM
The danger the Bill of Rights was written for isn’t the one Americans usually watch for.…
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February 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM