Margaret Dumont 🇨🇦
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Enjoys a little vicious compliance.
"We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice." MLK Jr.
Enjoys a little vicious compliance.
"We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice." MLK Jr.
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Rodney King Riot Videos Reveal a Lost Los Angeles
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Rodney King Riot Videos Reveal a Lost Los Angeles
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It is interesting to me how the media seems far less interested in Trump's Murder Memo than you'd expect. Only a few reporters seem to be even trying to get a hold of it, and very few commentators are talking about it. Contrast that with Bush's torture memo, which was a national obsession. Weird.
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
newrepublic.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It is interesting to me how the media seems far less interested in Trump's Murder Memo than you'd expect. Only a few reporters seem to be even trying to get a hold of it, and very few commentators are talking about it. Contrast that with Bush's torture memo, which was a national obsession. Weird.
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The UCP is widely expected to use the notwithstanding clause once again on Monday.
Why?
Not just because they can.
And not because they have to.
They're doing it deliberately, whether out of spite, laziness, or expediency.
My latest:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Why?
Not just because they can.
And not because they have to.
They're doing it deliberately, whether out of spite, laziness, or expediency.
My latest:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
November 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The UCP is widely expected to use the notwithstanding clause once again on Monday.
Why?
Not just because they can.
And not because they have to.
They're doing it deliberately, whether out of spite, laziness, or expediency.
My latest:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Why?
Not just because they can.
And not because they have to.
They're doing it deliberately, whether out of spite, laziness, or expediency.
My latest:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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When the UCP uses the notwithstanding clause tomorrow, watch defenders say, "it's totally legal" or "we had no choice."
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
When the UCP uses the notwithstanding clause tomorrow, watch defenders say, "it's totally legal" or "we had no choice."
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
They're deflecting.
The UCP wants to exact as much harm on transgender folks as possible. And they know their actions are not justifiable in a democratic society.
Who's next?
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Weekend catchup.
Everything is Connected 8
Five important stories you might have missed this week
chadbourn.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Weekend catchup.
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she was doing okay for a while there and then 😵💫
Marjorie Taylor Greene to Dana Bash: "You should have Nick Fuentes on your show"
November 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
she was doing okay for a while there and then 😵💫
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This line in the NYT:
“.. the near-complete breakdown of the Justice Department’s traditional independence to prosecute cases based on facts and the law, as opposed to presidential fiat.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
“.. the near-complete breakdown of the Justice Department’s traditional independence to prosecute cases based on facts and the law, as opposed to presidential fiat.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This line in the NYT:
“.. the near-complete breakdown of the Justice Department’s traditional independence to prosecute cases based on facts and the law, as opposed to presidential fiat.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
“.. the near-complete breakdown of the Justice Department’s traditional independence to prosecute cases based on facts and the law, as opposed to presidential fiat.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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Ukraine has shut down Russia's entire Black Sea export operation, the Center for Strategic Communications reports.
The port at Tuapse was closed a few days. Now aerial images show no ships at Novorossiysk - which used to export 2.2 million barrels a day - after drone and missile attacks.
The port at Tuapse was closed a few days. Now aerial images show no ships at Novorossiysk - which used to export 2.2 million barrels a day - after drone and missile attacks.
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ukraine has shut down Russia's entire Black Sea export operation, the Center for Strategic Communications reports.
The port at Tuapse was closed a few days. Now aerial images show no ships at Novorossiysk - which used to export 2.2 million barrels a day - after drone and missile attacks.
The port at Tuapse was closed a few days. Now aerial images show no ships at Novorossiysk - which used to export 2.2 million barrels a day - after drone and missile attacks.
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A lot of economic anxiety leads Page One:
In Boston: “.. the unraveling of the middle class ..”
In Texas: “.. food banks stretched thin ..”
In Boston: “.. the unraveling of the middle class ..”
In Texas: “.. food banks stretched thin ..”
November 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A lot of economic anxiety leads Page One:
In Boston: “.. the unraveling of the middle class ..”
In Texas: “.. food banks stretched thin ..”
In Boston: “.. the unraveling of the middle class ..”
In Texas: “.. food banks stretched thin ..”
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As with every #GildedAge, the ultra-wealthy retreat further into their corners.
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
November 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
As with every #GildedAge, the ultra-wealthy retreat further into their corners.
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
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"Ghislaine Maxwell said in a sworn deposition to Trump's friend that Trump always acted like a gentleman. And—a little thing about me—I believe women." — SNL
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"Ghislaine Maxwell said in a sworn deposition to Trump's friend that Trump always acted like a gentleman. And—a little thing about me—I believe women." — SNL
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if we tax them more, how will they pay for all the blood cleansing, cell rejuvenation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation they need? www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
if we tax them more, how will they pay for all the blood cleansing, cell rejuvenation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation they need? www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
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The Far Right use the same strategy for the same reason in the US - New York, Chicago…
November 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Far Right use the same strategy for the same reason in the US - New York, Chicago…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan on why the Far Right lie about London crime: “They don’t want our modern, multicultural, progressive metropolis to succeed because they can’t stomach the truth. London is a place where people of every creed, colour and culture live together in peace and mutual respect.”
November 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
London Mayor Sadiq Khan on why the Far Right lie about London crime: “They don’t want our modern, multicultural, progressive metropolis to succeed because they can’t stomach the truth. London is a place where people of every creed, colour and culture live together in peace and mutual respect.”
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The murder rate in London is now the lowest in decades, perhaps centuries. (The Times)
November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The murder rate in London is now the lowest in decades, perhaps centuries. (The Times)
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For more information, see the alert on the Alberta Emergency Alert webpage: https://www.alberta.ca/aea/cap/2025/11/16/2025-11-16T07_18_57-07_00=AlbertaRCMP=0DF23D51-001F-4C74-BFA8-7DB52E083AC2.htm
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For more information, see the alert on the Alberta Emergency Alert webpage: https://www.alberta.ca/aea/cap/2025/11/16/2025-11-16T07_18_57-07_00=AlbertaRCMP=0DF23D51-001F-4C74-BFA8-7DB52E083AC2.htm
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It is safe to resume normal activities | Report anything suspicious to 911
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It is safe to resume normal activities | Report anything suspicious to 911
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Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Alberta RCMP has cancelled the Dangerous Person Alert.
Investigation continues regarding the armed men, but they are believed to have left the area. They are no longer co...
Investigation continues regarding the armed men, but they are believed to have left the area. They are no longer co...
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Alberta RCMP has cancelled the Dangerous Person Alert.
Investigation continues regarding the armed men, but they are believed to have left the area. They are no longer co...
Investigation continues regarding the armed men, but they are believed to have left the area. They are no longer co...
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Data-centers make Page One in Washington State.
“.. they cost millions if not billions to build, consume vast amounts of water and power, and generally do not employ significant numbers of people beyond the construction phase ..”
“.. they cost millions if not billions to build, consume vast amounts of water and power, and generally do not employ significant numbers of people beyond the construction phase ..”
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Data-centers make Page One in Washington State.
“.. they cost millions if not billions to build, consume vast amounts of water and power, and generally do not employ significant numbers of people beyond the construction phase ..”
“.. they cost millions if not billions to build, consume vast amounts of water and power, and generally do not employ significant numbers of people beyond the construction phase ..”
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i think vance is only interesting inasmuch as he extremely unprincipled and thus a good guide to where the GOP is going (gift link)
Opinion | JD Vance Is Idling at the Edges of American Politics
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
i think vance is only interesting inasmuch as he extremely unprincipled and thus a good guide to where the GOP is going (gift link)
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While U.S. Border Patrol is in Charlotte detaining people, one grocer wants “to help you receive the items you need from the comfort of your home.”
Charlotte grocery store offers free delivery to protect immigrant community
While U.S. Border Patrol is in Charlotte detaining people, one grocer wants “to help you receive the items you need from the comfort of your home.”
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
While U.S. Border Patrol is in Charlotte detaining people, one grocer wants “to help you receive the items you need from the comfort of your home.”
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“These guys still had the audacity to smile and wave at the camera,” he said of the U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Super G manager in Pineville describes agents dragging out teen store employee
“These guys still had the audacity to smile and wave at the camera,” he said of the U.S. Border Patrol agents.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“These guys still had the audacity to smile and wave at the camera,” he said of the U.S. Border Patrol agents.
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At one point, “I thought one of the guys was even approaching me, you know,” a nearby restaurant manager said.
‘Just walked up to them.’ Border Patrol questions people at a Charlotte Walmart
At one point, “I thought one of the guys was even approaching me, you know,” a nearby restaurant manager said.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
At one point, “I thought one of the guys was even approaching me, you know,” a nearby restaurant manager said.
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“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”
‘They’re not chasing criminals.’ Manolo’s Bakery owner closes store to protect customers
“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” Manuel “Manolo” Betancur said. “But I need to protect my community.”