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Joseph Cappadonia
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Joseph Cappadonia @josephcappadonia.bsky.social · 7d
My friend Tina is a blue dot in a red sea. She's looking for some like minded friends. Anyone care to give her a follow?
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New in PN: Why MAGA is coming apart at the seams

"It’s far too early to know if Trump will share George W. Bush's fate. But unless he manages some remarkable turnaround in the public’s esteem, Republicans will continue to edge away from him, and his problems will only grow."
Why MAGA is coming apart at the seams
Turns out they're not in it for Trump, they're in it for themselves.
www.publicnotice.co
November 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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sethcotlar.bsky.social
In 2005 Duke undergraduate Stephen Miller wrote this piece framing multiculturalism as a form of unpatriotic segregationism. He has always been a maladjusted white nationalist who doesn’t understand what the US is. bsky.app/profile/seth...
sethcotlar.bsky.social Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · Apr 26
Stephen Miller wrote this piece for the Duke student newspaper TWENTY YEARS AGO. You won't find a single talking point in here that a) wasn't already a stale Limbaugh-esque talking point in 2005 and b) isn't also the cutting edge of GOP messaging about universities today.
OPINION Welcome to Leftist University By Stephen Miller September 4, 2005 | 9:00pm PST Listen to this article now 1.0x Powered by Trinity Audio 00:00 04:56 As I'm sure you all know by now, Duke prides itself on its diversity. And indeed, our student body is certainly very diverse. But what you might not know is that in one crucial area we lack the only kind of diversity which really matters on a college campus-diversity of thought. Of course, I'm not referring to you, but rather, the people whom you've entrusted with your education. Yes, that's right, our faculty. For all its innovation and uniqueness, Duke shares a shameful deficiency with its peer institutions. Our academia is terribly and undeniably one-sided. Like countless other schools across the nation, we too are a leftist university. Welcome and beware. Let me give you an example of Duke's bias many of you have recently experienced. For the conclusion of freshman orientation, Maya Angelou gave her famous address to the incoming class. I can imagine you must have been very excited to hear her speak, especially since the orientation pamphlet lauds her "legendary wisdom" (known outside of academic circles as tired, multicultural clichés.) But I shouldn't kid. After all, it was Maya Angelou who had the great wisdom to condemn the show Jeopardy! for being racist (how could you, Trebek?). Now, whether you share her racial paranoia or not, the point remains that she is a leftist, yet she is invited to give the orientation speech every single year. Has the administration ever heard of balance? Why not invite someone with another perspective from time to time? Maybe someone who instead of talking about multiculturalism, talks about patriotism-or would that be inappropriate? With the way things are currently being run such common sense is not like to occur anytime soon. The administration is so obsessed with multiculturalism (a.k.a. segregation) that they deem it necessary to include in freshman orientation a separate luncheon for black students. Call me a sentimental fool, but I agree with Martin Luther King Jr. and don't think that we should divide people based on the color of their skin. But then again, social engineering is just so much fun-ask any leftist. And leftists will certainly be easy to find at Duke. Just look for a professor. An examination of humanities and liberal arts professors' party affiliation done by the Duke Conservative Union in 2004 revealed a disturbing lack of intellectual diversity. Democrats outweighed Republicans in the faculty by a staggering ratio of more than six to one. As for the 10 academic deans, all of them were Democrats with the exception of one lone Republican. Amazingly, there was not a single registered Republican to be found in all of the literature, anthropology, sociology, philosophy or history departments. Given the situation, it should come as no surprise that 39 professors used University funds to run an ad condemning the war in Iraq and expressing solidarity with anti-war student groups. Nor should it seem peculiar that Duke offers a variety of courses focusing on the study of feminism and Marxism but nothing on conservatism or traditional values. And, as truly reprehensible as it is, it should not shock you that many mainstream courses slant sharply to the left or that conservative students frequently feel they have to make the cruel choice between being open about their beliefs and getting a fair shot at an A. Of course, let us not forget President Richard Brodhead. Last year he allowed the Palestine Solidarity Movement's conference on campus despite its connections to terrorist organization. During the conference I personally witnessed (and have a recording) of students being recruited by conference speakers to aid and abet attacks against Israel. Brodhead had the gall to bill the conference as being educational and after it was finished claimed it was "constructive," despite reports of the virulent anti-Semitic activities that occurred there. Brodhead's appalling decision turned Duke into another pawn in the vast terrorist campaign. All of this demonstrates the dire need for reform. To that end, David Horowitz, civil rights activist and founder of Students for Academic Freedom, has drafted a politically neutral student's bill of rights to protect academic freedom, to prohibit partisan hiring practices and to stop the use of universities as tools for advancing political agendas. It's time to give new life to the words "higher learning" and bring true diversity to Duke. It's time to restore decency and dignity to our campus. It's time to give all students a fair and just education. And for the love of God, it's time to get another orientation speaker. Stephen Miller is a Trinity junior and President of Students for Academic Freedom at Duke University.
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
Miller seems propelled by a sadist’s thirst for the pain of others. He can’t empathize or identify with anyone he sees as weaker than himself - including his own family - because in his black soul, the role of the weak is to suffer while he sneers and hurts them more.
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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williamadler78.bsky.social
See: share.google/MRGKIUZTPeus...
What Americans had to say about Jewish war refugees
WWII-era Jewish migrants part of an 'invisible government,' warned a Montana congressman amid widespread opposition to taking in fleeing Jews
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November 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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williamadler78.bsky.social
This is almost word for word what xenophobes in the 1930s and 1940s said about Miller's Jewish ancestors and relatives. He's so hateful he couldn't possibly recognize that of course.
publius24.bsky.social John Q. Public @publius24.bsky.social · 10h
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
I feel certain Miller absolutely recognizes that. He thinks about those people, and what he feels is a pang of jealousy at how freely they got to hurt others. He wants to hurt others the same way, so he gets that little electric surge of pleasure. It’s his turn
williamadler78.bsky.social William Adler @williamadler78.bsky.social · 2h
This is almost word for word what xenophobes in the 1930s and 1940s said about Miller's Jewish ancestors and relatives. He's so hateful he couldn't possibly recognize that of course.
publius24.bsky.social John Q. Public @publius24.bsky.social · 10h
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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talkingpointsmemo.com
Maybe President Donald Trump is calling his economy “The Golden Age” because it’s expensive.
Five Points on the Gradually-Emerging Picture of the Post Shutdown U.S. Economy
Maybe President Donald Trump is calling his economy “The Golden Age” because...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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An anti-gerrymandering activist group in Missouri, People Not Politicians, is facing a barrage of threats from the state’s Republican attorney general.
Two of Trump’s Second Term Agenda Items See Grim Convergence in Missouri
Hello, it’s the weekend. This is The Weekender ☕️ An anti-gerrymandering activist...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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bgrueskin.bsky.social
Invoking constant states of emergency is a tactic commonly used by authoritarian governments

www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
FL has suspended 25 rules using DeSantis’ yearslong immigration state of emergency
Florida has suspended 25 statutes and rules using the immigration state of emergency justification, according to a Miami Herald review.
www.miamiherald.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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bgrueskin.bsky.social
DeSantis is about to extend his “state of emergency” over immigration for the 19th time.

This started in 2023.

It enables him to suspend all kinds of laws and regulations he doesn’t like—many of them on issues (like porta-pottys ) unrelated to immigration. ⤵️

www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
• A law requiring those who select contractors to put in writing that they have no conflict of interest in the companies they select for services • Certain background check requirements for people working as corrections officers • Rules requiring public announcements of government agency purchases • Competitive negotiation requirements to ensure selected contractors are the most qualified option • Requirements to post contract bids online so that potential vendors can apply • Additional competitive bidding requirements for contracts over $35,000 • Requirements that state-contracted air ambulances meet basic life support standards • Mandatory oversight teams for contracts over $5 million • Permitting requirements for portable restrooms • And a rule blocking senior managers from charging taxpayers overtime pay Nowhere has the ability to skirt those laws been more explicit than in the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Everglades, which has been constructed, funded and operated through emergency contracts, including to politically connected companies. At least three of the state contractors involved in Alligator Alcatraz have given money to DeSantis or the state's Republican Party, according to Herald/Times reporting.
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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zeteo.com
“I would be willing to place a heavy cosmic bet that he would not be president of the United States today if that decision among the ‘Friends’ cast and crew did not occur at NBC.”

Swin and Prem discuss how ‘The Apprentice’ put Donald Trump on the political map.

Watch: zeteo.com/p/what-every...
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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mattnegrin.bsky.social
The true journalism scandal is a pathological liar can’t ask for better propaganda than a headline that’s just what he said as if it’s true and the entirety of the story is just his quote with zero context or explanation or skepticism, all published under the name of an established news brand
Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income By Reuters PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration may slash income tax completely over the next couple of years because of government revenue generated from tariffs. "Over the next couple of years, I think we'll substantially be cutting and maybe cutting out completely, but we'll be cutting income tax. Could be almost completely cutting it because the money we're taking in is going to be so large," Trump told U.S. military service members on a video call. Reporting by Jeff Mason and Ismail Shakil; Editing by Tom Hogue
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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vermontgmg.bsky.social
Also: This widely obscures the role that the US often has in the countries we later declare “failed.” Often, their mess is our mess.
robertscotthorton.bsky.social Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 2h
Stephen Miller explains his view about why non-Aryans Musk not be allowed to emigrate to the United States.
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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mattnegrin.bsky.social
“why didn’t the press corps push back” because the press’s job is not to argue with him, it’s to pump out as many “Trump Says” headlines as they can per appearance bsky.app/profile/atru...
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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mattnegrin.bsky.social
“Get this out on every platform and let’s never follow up on whether he does it” bsky.app/profile/reut...
November 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
“collective punishment of entire ethnic groups because one person committed a crime is unethical and illogical and runs contrary to every principle of liberal democracy and the Constitution”

vs.

“what if collective punishment of ethnic groups is good”
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
REUTERS tries to quantify Trump’s “sweeping campaign of retaliation against perceived enemies ..”

The number of targets? “At least 470 people, organizations and institutions ..”

@reuters.com @bradheath.bsky.social
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
When tariff “relief” isn’t enough to bring your coffee bill down. ☕️

@bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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swin24.bsky.social
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How We Grew Numb to Trump’s Calls for the Slaughter of Anyone He Wants
Is this what we’ve become, at this failing stage of the grand American democratic experiment?
zeteo.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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swin24.bsky.social
Still stuck on how some people just said remember: crime is illegal in a video and the president and the ruling party’s response was to announce many times that the river of blood will flow if we hear this heresy once more
November 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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swin24.bsky.social
This guy remade City On Fire and just called it an “homage”!!!!
popcrave.com Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 1d
Quentin Tarantino bashes ‘The Hunger Games’ for “ripping off” ‘Battle Royale’ on Bret Easton Ellis’ podcast:

“I do not understand how the Japanese writer didn’t sue Suzanne Collins for every f***ing thing she owns.”
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
Miller obviously fantasizes about himself as Goebbels, clearly practices speeches in the mirror where he gets to order the end of democracy and the roundup of minorities. He’s a warped bigot who is totally unfit to exist in society, much less run the government. Get rid of him, end the crisis.
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
Stephen Miller is trying to rebuild white supremacy in America, to make it the explicit law of the land that if you are not white, you are inferior and you should be persecuted by the government, your citizenship removed, and probably deported from the country.
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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whstancil.bsky.social
The crisis isn’t refugees. It’s not that one person committed one tragic crime and killed one other person. The crisis isn’t that America’s 250-year old history of hosting immigrants turned out to be a mistake.

The crisis is that STEPHEN MILLER, a hateful little maggot, controls the government.
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM