Damaged Goods.
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It’s clear there are several groups of Trump supporters. Some of these can be picked off with careful messaging & brutal truths/nose-rubbing
First a financially-incentivised in-crowd: apparatchiks, party hacks, YouTubers & influencers. They're not stupid - eg they’ve seen the videos of Good & Pritti
First a financially-incentivised in-crowd: apparatchiks, party hacks, YouTubers & influencers. They're not stupid - eg they’ve seen the videos of Good & Pritti
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February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
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FfS, he was the president.
February 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
FfS, he was the president.
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Rep. Massie (R-KY):
“If you are a congressman, you work not for Speaker of the House, I work for you!” pointing to the audience
Emcee & state House Speaker David Osborne (R) heard enough & grabbed his mic
As someone yelled, “Welcome to the snake pit, baby”
tRump released them ... the worst of US
“If you are a congressman, you work not for Speaker of the House, I work for you!” pointing to the audience
Emcee & state House Speaker David Osborne (R) heard enough & grabbed his mic
As someone yelled, “Welcome to the snake pit, baby”
tRump released them ... the worst of US
GOP Official Snatches Thomas Massie’s Mic In the Midst of Comments at Kentucky Event
Thomas Massie had a microphone snatched right out of his hand Friday night as he spoke at the Oldham County, KY, Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner.
www.yahoo.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Rep. Massie (R-KY):
“If you are a congressman, you work not for Speaker of the House, I work for you!” pointing to the audience
Emcee & state House Speaker David Osborne (R) heard enough & grabbed his mic
As someone yelled, “Welcome to the snake pit, baby”
tRump released them ... the worst of US
“If you are a congressman, you work not for Speaker of the House, I work for you!” pointing to the audience
Emcee & state House Speaker David Osborne (R) heard enough & grabbed his mic
As someone yelled, “Welcome to the snake pit, baby”
tRump released them ... the worst of US
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And they both live in Puerto Rico to avoid paying tax...so even more bafflement ensues.
February 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM
And they both live in Puerto Rico to avoid paying tax...so even more bafflement ensues.
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An incredible turn of events here. 10/10, no notes. 😂
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
An incredible turn of events here. 10/10, no notes. 😂
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They are saying Kid Rock handed his Grammy to lil’ Kyle Rittenhouse during the halftime show.
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
They are saying Kid Rock handed his Grammy to lil’ Kyle Rittenhouse during the halftime show.
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
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The US seems to be the only country that's ok with pedophiles.
Norway launches probe of diplomat and husband over Epstein links
Epstein left $10 million in his will to the children of Mona Juul, a high-profile diplomat, and her husband Terje Rod-Larsen, according to Norwegian media.
www.lemonde.fr
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The US seems to be the only country that's ok with pedophiles.
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“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
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Yes, Green Day did a great job at the Superbowl.
I love Green Day so much and I’m so very happy they performed‘American Idiot’ because, well…you know… 😁
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Yes, Green Day did a great job at the Superbowl.
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I'm not going to reward that article with a click, but I know plenty of folks who used to call themselves libertarians and exactly zero (0) of them tried to warn me about Trump. They generally start sentences with, "I'm not a big fan of his, but..."
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I'm not going to reward that article with a click, but I know plenty of folks who used to call themselves libertarians and exactly zero (0) of them tried to warn me about Trump. They generally start sentences with, "I'm not a big fan of his, but..."
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Self described libertarians I’ve had to work with kept their racism + misogyny just barely under wraps but were wannabe little dictators who talked big inside their bubble but caved instantly to the ‘right’ kind of authority
When I saw this I recognized so much:
newrepublic.com/article/1596...
When I saw this I recognized so much:
newrepublic.com/article/1596...
The Town That Went Feral
When a group of libertarians set about scrapping their local government, chaos descended. And then the bears moved in.
newrepublic.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Self described libertarians I’ve had to work with kept their racism + misogyny just barely under wraps but were wannabe little dictators who talked big inside their bubble but caved instantly to the ‘right’ kind of authority
When I saw this I recognized so much:
newrepublic.com/article/1596...
When I saw this I recognized so much:
newrepublic.com/article/1596...
Are the New York City maga elite still blaming mayor Mamdani for not being in control of:
A/ The fucking weather?
B/ All the dogshit dumped in the street - which would in every other city in every other time line be THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FUCKING DOG OWNERS?!?
A/ The fucking weather?
B/ All the dogshit dumped in the street - which would in every other city in every other time line be THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FUCKING DOG OWNERS?!?
February 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Are the New York City maga elite still blaming mayor Mamdani for not being in control of:
A/ The fucking weather?
B/ All the dogshit dumped in the street - which would in every other city in every other time line be THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FUCKING DOG OWNERS?!?
A/ The fucking weather?
B/ All the dogshit dumped in the street - which would in every other city in every other time line be THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FUCKING DOG OWNERS?!?
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Greenday!
a man in a red shirt and tie stands on a stage
ALT: a man in a red shirt and tie stands on a stage
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Greenday!
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Footage from inside Trump’s golf club Super Bowl party reveals the Bad Bunny half time show played on the big screens.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Footage from inside Trump’s golf club Super Bowl party reveals the Bad Bunny half time show played on the big screens.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
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Kid Rock and nem went through all that trouble to appease Trump and he couldn't even be bothered to watch.
Footage from inside Trump’s golf club Super Bowl party reveals the Bad Bunny half time show played on the big screens.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
What a bunch of hypocrites.
February 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Kid Rock and nem went through all that trouble to appease Trump and he couldn't even be bothered to watch.
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Kid Rock appears to forget the lyrics to his song while lip syncing last night to tens of people…. 😴
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kid...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kid...
Kid Rock Mocked for Lip Syncing Through MAGA Super Bowl Stunt
The country rock star headlined Turning Point USA’s MAGA-fied Super Bowl halftime show.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Kid Rock appears to forget the lyrics to his song while lip syncing last night to tens of people…. 😴
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kid...
www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/kid...
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Not even Laura Loomer could watch Kid Rock over Bad Bunny
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Not even Laura Loomer could watch Kid Rock over Bad Bunny
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The world has gone crazy. The Epstein Files revelations should have led to Trump resigning, not Starmer. Especially as the main problem for Starmer is Mandelson. Who was only chosen because of his similarities with Trump.
February 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The world has gone crazy. The Epstein Files revelations should have led to Trump resigning, not Starmer. Especially as the main problem for Starmer is Mandelson. Who was only chosen because of his similarities with Trump.
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
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They got smoked like a runoff.
February 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
They got smoked like a runoff.