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While the right lose their goddamn minds about a lone wolf doing something horrendous in DC today, let’s not forget that last week in the White House they all gushed over a genocidal, journalist murdering tyrant whose country financed 9/11.
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
While the right lose their goddamn minds about a lone wolf doing something horrendous in DC today, let’s not forget that last week in the White House they all gushed over a genocidal, journalist murdering tyrant whose country financed 9/11.
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Fascinating article on tattoo + vaccine interactions.
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Fascinating article on tattoo + vaccine interactions.
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
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Hacked materials from the powerful rightwing thinktank the Heritage Foundation show that applicants to a Project 2025-branded effort to create a talent pool for the Trump administration cited the influence of Nazi political theorists and other far-right thinkers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hacked materials from the powerful rightwing thinktank the Heritage Foundation show that applicants to a Project 2025-branded effort to create a talent pool for the Trump administration cited the influence of Nazi political theorists and other far-right thinkers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This is a great piece. It ties together the agenda of both Project 2025, and the current administration’s actions — and how they align with far right, nativist, and Nazi ideology.
Hacked materials from the powerful rightwing thinktank the Heritage Foundation show that applicants to a Project 2025-branded effort to create a talent pool for the Trump administration cited the influence of Nazi political theorists and other far-right thinkers
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Leaked files show far-right influences among Project 2025 applicants
Applicants reportedly cited Nazi theorists and other extremists as inspiration for Trump administration roles
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This is a great piece. It ties together the agenda of both Project 2025, and the current administration’s actions — and how they align with far right, nativist, and Nazi ideology.
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The part that pisses me off the most is there will never be a reckoning for this, like many of the atrocities the US has committed in its relatively short history. None of these people will be held responsible. And years from now they will be on dancing with the stars without a care. Sickening.
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The part that pisses me off the most is there will never be a reckoning for this, like many of the atrocities the US has committed in its relatively short history. None of these people will be held responsible. And years from now they will be on dancing with the stars without a care. Sickening.
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War crimes. WAR CRIMES.
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
War crimes. WAR CRIMES.
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Curious about gulper sharks, whose CITES Appendix II proposal passed today, and the threats to Deepwater sharks from the liver oil trade? I wrote about this last year.
Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil | Scientific American
Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil | Scientific American
Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil
One in seven species of deepwater sharks and rays is threatened with extinction because of the liver oil and meat trade and emerging fishing technologies that make it possible to catch deep-sea fishes
www.scientificamerican.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Curious about gulper sharks, whose CITES Appendix II proposal passed today, and the threats to Deepwater sharks from the liver oil trade? I wrote about this last year.
Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil | Scientific American
Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil | Scientific American
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Since Stephen Miller is in the midst of another of his Aryans-only trantrums, we should note that his family are 20th century immigrants from the shtetl of Antopol (Антопаль) then in the Hrodna gubernia of Russia. Applying his immigration rules, they would all have perished in the Holocaust.
Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.
www.politico.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Since Stephen Miller is in the midst of another of his Aryans-only trantrums, we should note that his family are 20th century immigrants from the shtetl of Antopol (Антопаль) then in the Hrodna gubernia of Russia. Applying his immigration rules, they would all have perished in the Holocaust.
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Anne Applebaum writes, "This war will end only when Russia stops fighting. The Russians need to halt the invasion, recognize the sovereignty of Ukraine, & drop their imperial ambitions."
So we need to drill down on exactly *why* Witkoff is trying to persuade Trump not to put pressure on Russia.
So we need to drill down on exactly *why* Witkoff is trying to persuade Trump not to put pressure on Russia.
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
www.theatlantic.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Anne Applebaum writes, "This war will end only when Russia stops fighting. The Russians need to halt the invasion, recognize the sovereignty of Ukraine, & drop their imperial ambitions."
So we need to drill down on exactly *why* Witkoff is trying to persuade Trump not to put pressure on Russia.
So we need to drill down on exactly *why* Witkoff is trying to persuade Trump not to put pressure on Russia.
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Reposted by Merilee D. Karr
It is unfathomable that the USG lawyers would sign off on a no-survivors boat strike (no get of jail free card).
There's clear precedent dating back to World War II trial of Germans for that very act, which lawyers know well.
The Peleus World War II War Crimes Trial
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
There's clear precedent dating back to World War II trial of Germans for that very act, which lawyers know well.
The Peleus World War II War Crimes Trial
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It is unfathomable that the USG lawyers would sign off on a no-survivors boat strike (no get of jail free card).
There's clear precedent dating back to World War II trial of Germans for that very act, which lawyers know well.
The Peleus World War II War Crimes Trial
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
There's clear precedent dating back to World War II trial of Germans for that very act, which lawyers know well.
The Peleus World War II War Crimes Trial
www.usni.org/magazines/na...
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Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
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a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
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media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
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Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
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It's NOT a post that a proud and hopeful American would publish for the world to see....
I agree with Gov Tim...
Also, release #Epstein collusion documents and videos.
I agree with Gov Tim...
Also, release #Epstein collusion documents and videos.
November 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It's NOT a post that a proud and hopeful American would publish for the world to see....
I agree with Gov Tim...
Also, release #Epstein collusion documents and videos.
I agree with Gov Tim...
Also, release #Epstein collusion documents and videos.
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The FBI has requested interviews with six Democrats regarding their video, which reminds troops to follow the Constitution.
The Trump administration saw the now-infamous video as treasonous, called for them to be hanged, and is weighing court-martialing Sen. Mark Kelly. trib.al/8Ps1fSG
The Trump administration saw the now-infamous video as treasonous, called for them to be hanged, and is weighing court-martialing Sen. Mark Kelly. trib.al/8Ps1fSG
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The FBI has requested interviews with six Democrats regarding their video, which reminds troops to follow the Constitution.
The Trump administration saw the now-infamous video as treasonous, called for them to be hanged, and is weighing court-martialing Sen. Mark Kelly. trib.al/8Ps1fSG
The Trump administration saw the now-infamous video as treasonous, called for them to be hanged, and is weighing court-martialing Sen. Mark Kelly. trib.al/8Ps1fSG
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This seems to be the perfect distillation of the point that putting volunteer military with no law enforcement experience on the streets of an unfamiliar city actually worsens public safety
NEW via @washingtonpost.com:
"#DC police to begin patrolling with #NationalGuard after fatal attack
If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in DC since their arrival."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"#DC police to begin patrolling with #NationalGuard after fatal attack
If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in DC since their arrival."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack
If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This seems to be the perfect distillation of the point that putting volunteer military with no law enforcement experience on the streets of an unfamiliar city actually worsens public safety
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November 28, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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It’s not a great deal if you don’t need it. And especially this year, others really need support. So for all of us who have enough, let’s refuse to get sucked into the holiday shopping frenzy and share instead of shop. We don’t need more stuff, we need communities where all our neighbors are safe.
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It’s not a great deal if you don’t need it. And especially this year, others really need support. So for all of us who have enough, let’s refuse to get sucked into the holiday shopping frenzy and share instead of shop. We don’t need more stuff, we need communities where all our neighbors are safe.
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The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/tal1f15
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.
trib.al
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The president has now blocked three economic data reports. Does he think this is somehow a *good* sign for the economy? trib.al/tal1f15
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Asked whether he would attend the funeral of a slain National Guard soldier, President Trump shifted to self-aggrandizing comments about his popularity in her home state, a moment critics say reignited concerns from mental health professionals.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trump-spar...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trump-spar...
Trump Sparks Outrage After Making Questions About Slain Soldier About Himself
Trump drew criticism for shifting from a question about a slain National Guard soldier to remarks about himself, reigniting concerns from mental health professionals about his compassion.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Asked whether he would attend the funeral of a slain National Guard soldier, President Trump shifted to self-aggrandizing comments about his popularity in her home state, a moment critics say reignited concerns from mental health professionals.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trump-spar...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trump-spar...
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Journalists like Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza are considered unethical. Fine, but what's worse is that journalists like the White House reporters who stand by silently while Trump unleashes racist and sexist abuse are considered ethical.
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Journalists like Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza are considered unethical. Fine, but what's worse is that journalists like the White House reporters who stand by silently while Trump unleashes racist and sexist abuse are considered ethical.
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Hegseth gave spoken orders "according to two people with direct knowledge of the operation. 'The order was to kill everybody,' one of them said." No prisoners.
So two survivors "were blown apart in the water" in a second strike.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
So two survivors "were blown apart in the water" in a second strike.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Hegseth gave spoken orders "according to two people with direct knowledge of the operation. 'The order was to kill everybody,' one of them said." No prisoners.
So two survivors "were blown apart in the water" in a second strike.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
So two survivors "were blown apart in the water" in a second strike.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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6/ 🚨 Per CURRENT and former US officials, there are strong reasons to believe some people on board the Sept 2 boat were people being trafficked.
(That is consistent with prior NYT reporting)
(That is consistent with prior NYT reporting)
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
6/ 🚨 Per CURRENT and former US officials, there are strong reasons to believe some people on board the Sept 2 boat were people being trafficked.
(That is consistent with prior NYT reporting)
(That is consistent with prior NYT reporting)
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For context, Trump is just 2 (yes, two) points higher now than he was in the Gallup poll conducted almost entirely after the Jan 6 riot.
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
For context, Trump is just 2 (yes, two) points higher now than he was in the Gallup poll conducted almost entirely after the Jan 6 riot.
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
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The thing is we've known that housing the homeless is cheaper than neglect, we've known that Ubi is effective at eliminating poverty, we've known that heavily subsidized housing and education leads people into the middle class, we've known all of these things in some cases for 70 years.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The thing is we've known that housing the homeless is cheaper than neglect, we've known that Ubi is effective at eliminating poverty, we've known that heavily subsidized housing and education leads people into the middle class, we've known all of these things in some cases for 70 years.
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As I said the previous time you posted that, I think Trump & Miller are very happy indeed that he's an immigrant. Far more convenient for their agenda than his being antifa, trans or dem would be.
November 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
As I said the previous time you posted that, I think Trump & Miller are very happy indeed that he's an immigrant. Far more convenient for their agenda than his being antifa, trans or dem would be.