@LemonSlayer
@lemonslayer.bsky.social
When you're handed lemons, make lemonade!
Veteran & Progressive.
Like nearly everyone, a Subject Matter Generalist (SMG) on most things.
Veteran & Progressive.
Like nearly everyone, a Subject Matter Generalist (SMG) on most things.
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To explain: When you come in from out of state to represent someone, you have to get a local counsel to sponsor you in "Pro Hac Vice." That's what Abbe Lowell et al are doing for Don Lemon.
The guy who is sponsoring them in is the lead prosecutor who quit bc Pam Bondi is so corrupt.
The guy who is sponsoring them in is the lead prosecutor who quit bc Pam Bondi is so corrupt.
Look at who is PHVing Abbe Lowell and team into MN to represent Don Lemon.
February 10, 2026 at 11:56 PM
To explain: When you come in from out of state to represent someone, you have to get a local counsel to sponsor you in "Pro Hac Vice." That's what Abbe Lowell et al are doing for Don Lemon.
The guy who is sponsoring them in is the lead prosecutor who quit bc Pam Bondi is so corrupt.
The guy who is sponsoring them in is the lead prosecutor who quit bc Pam Bondi is so corrupt.
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Flagging: Trump directed top U.S. spy agencies to share sensitive intelligence about the 2020 election with Kurt Olsen, who we just learned helped launched the FBI raid on Fulton County.
Olsen is a 2020 election denier who tried to overturn the results of the election. tinyurl.com/3tyrd7xm
Olsen is a 2020 election denier who tried to overturn the results of the election. tinyurl.com/3tyrd7xm
MS NOW: The FBI's criminal investigation into Fulton County's 2020 ballots originated from a referral sent by Kurt Olsen.
Olsen was one of the Trump lawyers who worked on the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Olsen was one of the Trump lawyers who worked on the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Flagging: Trump directed top U.S. spy agencies to share sensitive intelligence about the 2020 election with Kurt Olsen, who we just learned helped launched the FBI raid on Fulton County.
Olsen is a 2020 election denier who tried to overturn the results of the election. tinyurl.com/3tyrd7xm
Olsen is a 2020 election denier who tried to overturn the results of the election. tinyurl.com/3tyrd7xm
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The FBI's Affidavit used to obtain the warrant for Fulton County ballots "instead of relying on the official transcript ... repeated an erroneous claim made by MAGA conspiracists."
From this thread by Tom Joscelyn, an analyst who has followed these matters closely⤵️
From this thread by Tom Joscelyn, an analyst who has followed these matters closely⤵️
1. The FBI affidavit used to seize ballots and other materials from the 2020 election in Fulton County relies on debunked conspiracy theories. For example, it isn’t true that Fulton first “reported” 511,343 ballots and then “reported” 527,925. I’ll explain.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 10, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The FBI's Affidavit used to obtain the warrant for Fulton County ballots "instead of relying on the official transcript ... repeated an erroneous claim made by MAGA conspiracists."
From this thread by Tom Joscelyn, an analyst who has followed these matters closely⤵️
From this thread by Tom Joscelyn, an analyst who has followed these matters closely⤵️
AFRICOM reported earlier this afternoon (Stuttgart time) that the US conducted an airstrike yesterday targeting al-Shabaab on Feb. 9, 2026.
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
AFRICOM reported earlier this afternoon (Stuttgart time) that the US conducted an airstrike yesterday targeting al-Shabaab on Feb. 9, 2026.
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
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Gee, can someone remind me who is responsible for this antagonism?
Greer: "The thing to keep in mind with Canada is this is a country that's 75% dependent on the United States for its gross domestic product ... it can't be a situation where the Canadians have an antagonistic relationship"
February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Gee, can someone remind me who is responsible for this antagonism?
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Bill Kristol's Scoundrel Punditry and the Fight to Unmask Stephen Miller's Killers
emptywheel.net/bill-kristol...
emptywheel.net/bill-kristol...
February 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Bill Kristol's Scoundrel Punditry and the Fight to Unmask Stephen Miller's Killers
emptywheel.net/bill-kristol...
emptywheel.net/bill-kristol...
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Trump's vacillation between "I had no idea" and "everybody knows" is completely on brand. If it weren't for all the photos, video tape, etc. it would have been "I didn't know him." He's done that before with his mobbed up associates.
Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Trump's vacillation between "I had no idea" and "everybody knows" is completely on brand. If it weren't for all the photos, video tape, etc. it would have been "I didn't know him." He's done that before with his mobbed up associates.
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Not “racially tinged” but straight-up racist. My new column on American Crisis
From @sulliview.bsky.social
Yes! THIS is how it's done, New York Times
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Yes! THIS is how it's done, New York Times
open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
Yes! THIS is how it's done, New York Times
Much more blunt truth-telling, please
open.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Not “racially tinged” but straight-up racist. My new column on American Crisis
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One thing I’ve stressed talking to reporters on Somalia strikes: it’s important to distinguish ISIS strikes from Shabaab strikes.
They’re very different groups and not only is there reason to think limited aims can be achieved vs IS but escalation may be motivated by opportunity vs. just threat.
They’re very different groups and not only is there reason to think limited aims can be achieved vs IS but escalation may be motivated by opportunity vs. just threat.
Latest UN report has generally positive things to say about the effectiveness of CT operations against ISIS-Somalia.
Worth a read for folks following the larger U.S. escalation there.
documents.un.org/doc/undoc/ge...
Worth a read for folks following the larger U.S. escalation there.
documents.un.org/doc/undoc/ge...
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
One thing I’ve stressed talking to reporters on Somalia strikes: it’s important to distinguish ISIS strikes from Shabaab strikes.
They’re very different groups and not only is there reason to think limited aims can be achieved vs IS but escalation may be motivated by opportunity vs. just threat.
They’re very different groups and not only is there reason to think limited aims can be achieved vs IS but escalation may be motivated by opportunity vs. just threat.
This is the video that Hegseth posted last night over on Twitter from SOUTHCOM of the 32nd US strike on a "drug cartel boat". The strike took place yesterday in the Eastern Pacific.
February 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
This is the video that Hegseth posted last night over on Twitter from SOUTHCOM of the 32nd US strike on a "drug cartel boat". The strike took place yesterday in the Eastern Pacific.
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What Rep Stansbury says is true, isn't it? Indeed, there isn't much basis for push back.
February 10, 2026 at 12:10 AM
What Rep Stansbury says is true, isn't it? Indeed, there isn't much basis for push back.
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MAGA lobbyists are demanding that Trump's antitrust division settle the monopolization case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster. The top lawyers in the department don't want to do it. So now the #2 at DOJ Antitrust just quit.
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
MAGA lobbyists are demanding that Trump's antitrust division settle the monopolization case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster. The top lawyers in the department don't want to do it. So now the #2 at DOJ Antitrust just quit.
The Epstein fallout in the UK dwarfs anything so far here in the US.👇
www.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
Text-only version: lite.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
Text-only version: lite.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout | CNN
Keir Starmer was fighting to salvage his premiership on Monday after the resignations of key advisers and growing calls from senior Labour Party figures for the British prime minister to step down, fo...
www.cnn.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The Epstein fallout in the UK dwarfs anything so far here in the US.👇
www.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
Text-only version: lite.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
Text-only version: lite.cnn.com/2026/02/09/u...
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Here’s Shabelle Media Network with the line re admin policy (says temporarily but doesn’t feel so). I got similar reply to my efforts.
shabellemedia.com/africom-halt...
As I cover here we had at least via reply to query death tolls until April or early May
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-escalati...
shabellemedia.com/africom-halt...
As I cover here we had at least via reply to query death tolls until April or early May
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-escalati...
The Escalation of U.S. Airstrikes in Somalia and the Role of Perceived Threats to the U.S. Homeland - Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
Abstract: In 2025, the United States substantially increased the pace of its airstrikes in Somalia. At the same time, it increasingly cited not just regional security rationales for the increased pace...
ctc.westpoint.edu
February 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Here’s Shabelle Media Network with the line re admin policy (says temporarily but doesn’t feel so). I got similar reply to my efforts.
shabellemedia.com/africom-halt...
As I cover here we had at least via reply to query death tolls until April or early May
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-escalati...
shabellemedia.com/africom-halt...
As I cover here we had at least via reply to query death tolls until April or early May
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-escalati...
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Trump posts a doctored photo highlighting the countries he intends to invade and annex next, including Canada and Greenland. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Trump flexes global muscles after rant over Bad Bunny’s one-Americas halftime show
President Trump claimed the rapper’s show was ‘an affront to the Greatness of America’. Hours later, he reshared an AI-generated image of an expanded United States
www.independent.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Trump posts a doctored photo highlighting the countries he intends to invade and annex next, including Canada and Greenland. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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For death tolls not videos that is.
February 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
For death tolls not videos that is.
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That shift for Somalia though was a result of the new admin’s policies. At least according to AFRICOM’s response when they stopped. Shift occurred in April or early May.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
That shift for Somalia though was a result of the new admin’s policies. At least according to AFRICOM’s response when they stopped. Shift occurred in April or early May.
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There used to be an incentive for commands to highlight stuff like that—furthered the admin’s CT KPIs, helped them compete for resources within DOD, etc. Those have turned into disincentives now
February 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
There used to be an incentive for commands to highlight stuff like that—furthered the admin’s CT KPIs, helped them compete for resources within DOD, etc. Those have turned into disincentives now
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In July 2006, Trump told Palm Beach police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein and 'evil' Maxwell. But he continued to party and deal with them for another decade, at least (likely longer). www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
In July 2006, Trump told Palm Beach police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein and 'evil' Maxwell. But he continued to party and deal with them for another decade, at least (likely longer). www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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That’s not even a thing that could happen!
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
That’s not even a thing that could happen!
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One cognitive problem we have understanding Trump is how it differs from the precedents. One thing I'm obsessed about is that he started as hegemon, but is pissing that away, IN PART bc he does not control himself.
But this is another big distinction.
I'm at least as obsessed by David Sacks' role
But this is another big distinction.
I'm at least as obsessed by David Sacks' role
Oligarchs usually operate outside government. But under the Trump administration, they moved inside — accelerating the dismantling of the civil service by using anti-democratic tactics.
February 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM
One cognitive problem we have understanding Trump is how it differs from the precedents. One thing I'm obsessed about is that he started as hegemon, but is pissing that away, IN PART bc he does not control himself.
But this is another big distinction.
I'm at least as obsessed by David Sacks' role
But this is another big distinction.
I'm at least as obsessed by David Sacks' role
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Trump is tapping the Department of the Navy's budget to build his archipelago of concentration camps.
February 9, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Trump is tapping the Department of the Navy's budget to build his archipelago of concentration camps.
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Author of the research that was reportedly the basis of the Fulton County election raid "pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was subsequently ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Author of the research that was reportedly the basis of the Fulton County election raid "pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor voyeurism charge and was subsequently ordered by a jury to pay $3.25 million in damages after secretly filming guests in his home bathroom."
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
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Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say reut.rs/4qrcNec
Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the U.S. House's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday, according to lawmakers, drawing criticism from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say reut.rs/4qrcNec
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Voters think Trump plans to deploy ICE goons at polling places, and they strongly oppose this idea.
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Voters think Trump plans to deploy ICE goons at polling places, and they strongly oppose this idea.