John Raftery
@johnraftery.bsky.social
I coach, mentor and advise leaders. VC/ CEO 🇮🇪 in 🇺🇸 “ I cannot be pessimistic, I’m alive.”
Cambridge.
Cambridge.
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NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
unraveledpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
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At this point, some leaked videos might help.
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM
At this point, some leaked videos might help.
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New: Susan Collins raised more from AIPAC donors last year than small donors.
We asked her campaign about it. They hung up.
Last year, we asked if she knew how many Americans the Israeli military had killed.
She replied: “I am pro-Israel.”
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
We asked her campaign about it. They hung up.
Last year, we asked if she knew how many Americans the Israeli military had killed.
She replied: “I am pro-Israel.”
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
Susan Collins Is Getting More Money From AIPAC Than Small Donors
As oysterman Graham Platner handily outraises Republican Susan Collins, the pro-Israel lobby collected nearly 20% of her donations for her.
zeteo.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
New: Susan Collins raised more from AIPAC donors last year than small donors.
We asked her campaign about it. They hung up.
Last year, we asked if she knew how many Americans the Israeli military had killed.
She replied: “I am pro-Israel.”
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
We asked her campaign about it. They hung up.
Last year, we asked if she knew how many Americans the Israeli military had killed.
She replied: “I am pro-Israel.”
@minnahfarshad.bsky.social @andrewperez.bsky.social
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Can’t stop thinking about the gargantuan gulf between the kid glove, caveat-laden, “having your name all over the Epstein files doesn’t mean you did anything wrong”-treatment of the men in Epstein’s inbox… and the brutalize first, ask questions later policing in Minneapolis.
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Can’t stop thinking about the gargantuan gulf between the kid glove, caveat-laden, “having your name all over the Epstein files doesn’t mean you did anything wrong”-treatment of the men in Epstein’s inbox… and the brutalize first, ask questions later policing in Minneapolis.
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For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For those keeping score at home:
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I visit regularly and it's very noticeable, when you flick on BBC current affairs programmes, how bad actors, like reform, are still being platformed.
Plus you have high profile brexit commentators, like Grey, arguing for Less Democracy, not More!!
Which is utterly bonkers, yet, so normalised.
Plus you have high profile brexit commentators, like Grey, arguing for Less Democracy, not More!!
Which is utterly bonkers, yet, so normalised.
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I visit regularly and it's very noticeable, when you flick on BBC current affairs programmes, how bad actors, like reform, are still being platformed.
Plus you have high profile brexit commentators, like Grey, arguing for Less Democracy, not More!!
Which is utterly bonkers, yet, so normalised.
Plus you have high profile brexit commentators, like Grey, arguing for Less Democracy, not More!!
Which is utterly bonkers, yet, so normalised.
A good example of how they are protecting the men, while “accidentally “ releasing names of survivors. The rich and powerful protecting the rich and powerful
#Epsteinfiles
#Epsteinfiles
Why did DOJ redact the sender?
Who is Pam Bondi protecting?
Who is Pam Bondi protecting?
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
A good example of how they are protecting the men, while “accidentally “ releasing names of survivors. The rich and powerful protecting the rich and powerful
#Epsteinfiles
#Epsteinfiles
Aliya Rahman speaks with extraordinary power and clarity. This is worth watching in full. I am disgusted by how she was treated.
These practices must stop. The first step is showing Americans what is being done in their name. @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social also made a good start on this last night.
These practices must stop. The first step is showing Americans what is being done in their name. @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social also made a good start on this last night.
February 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Aliya Rahman speaks with extraordinary power and clarity. This is worth watching in full. I am disgusted by how she was treated.
These practices must stop. The first step is showing Americans what is being done in their name. @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social also made a good start on this last night.
These practices must stop. The first step is showing Americans what is being done in their name. @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social also made a good start on this last night.
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
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Immigrants are carrying this country on their backs while the right screams into the void.
Here’s the Cato Institute report:
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
Here’s the Cato Institute report:
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
Cato Study: Immigrants Reduced Deficits by $14.5 Trillion Since 1994
The best way to balance the budget is to reduce spending—particularly on wealthy retirees—but rather than hinder our efforts to control deficits, immigrants are helping.
www.cato.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Immigrants are carrying this country on their backs while the right screams into the void.
Here’s the Cato Institute report:
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
Here’s the Cato Institute report:
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
Immigrants in the US
📌Pay more in taxes and take fewer benefits than native born Americans
📌Work more, earn more than the average native-born worker
📌Cost less in retirement, they do not drain Social Security for decades
📌Barely touch welfare, there is no free ride
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
📌Pay more in taxes and take fewer benefits than native born Americans
📌Work more, earn more than the average native-born worker
📌Cost less in retirement, they do not drain Social Security for decades
📌Barely touch welfare, there is no free ride
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
Cato Study: Immigrants Reduced Deficits by $14.5 Trillion Since 1994
The best way to balance the budget is to reduce spending—particularly on wealthy retirees—but rather than hinder our efforts to control deficits, immigrants are helping.
www.cato.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Immigrants in the US
📌Pay more in taxes and take fewer benefits than native born Americans
📌Work more, earn more than the average native-born worker
📌Cost less in retirement, they do not drain Social Security for decades
📌Barely touch welfare, there is no free ride
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
📌Pay more in taxes and take fewer benefits than native born Americans
📌Work more, earn more than the average native-born worker
📌Cost less in retirement, they do not drain Social Security for decades
📌Barely touch welfare, there is no free ride
www.cato.org/blog/cato-st...
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This email between Epstein and JD Vance’s tech oligarch benefactor Peter Thiel where they plan to “collapse” society to create investment opportunities for themselves seems… not great
(They also met with the UN ambassador to Russia together)
(They also met with the UN ambassador to Russia together)
February 4, 2026 at 5:31 AM
This email between Epstein and JD Vance’s tech oligarch benefactor Peter Thiel where they plan to “collapse” society to create investment opportunities for themselves seems… not great
(They also met with the UN ambassador to Russia together)
(They also met with the UN ambassador to Russia together)
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February 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Trump will go for a third term, if he is still alive. The absolute non response to the Epstein files proves it to me. No one cares anymore (except Minnesota you guys seem great).
February 4, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Trump will go for a third term, if he is still alive. The absolute non response to the Epstein files proves it to me. No one cares anymore (except Minnesota you guys seem great).
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Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
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Casar holds a 3 minute and 26 second moment of silence to represent the time in which DHS officers let Renee Good bleed out after she was shot
February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Casar holds a 3 minute and 26 second moment of silence to represent the time in which DHS officers let Renee Good bleed out after she was shot
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Federal Judges have a very real and well-established reason to fear doxing and violence and yet I doubt anyone thinks it would be acceptable for them to preside from the bench in a hood.
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Federal Judges have a very real and well-established reason to fear doxing and violence and yet I doubt anyone thinks it would be acceptable for them to preside from the bench in a hood.
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Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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It’s time to start blaming all Republicans not just Trump. Trump could not do anything without them.
February 3, 2026 at 10:34 PM
It’s time to start blaming all Republicans not just Trump. Trump could not do anything without them.
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Sadly, this is NOT satire.
February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Sadly, this is NOT satire.
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I want to laugh at it but sadly it’s true.
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I want to laugh at it but sadly it’s true.
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Three rules in FBI firearm training:
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Three rules in FBI firearm training:
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like