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It doesn't matter if you try and try and try again, and fail. It does matter if you try and fail, and fail to try again. (Charles F. Kettering)
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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WH tries to throw Adm. Bradley under the boat. Won’t work.
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When first we practice to deceive.”
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When first we practice to deceive.”
REPORTER: Does the administration deny that that second strike happened, or did it happen and the administration denies that Hegseth gave the order?
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
LEAVITT: The latter. Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes. He worked well within his authority and the law.
December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
WH tries to throw Adm. Bradley under the boat. Won’t work.
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When first we practice to deceive.”
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When first we practice to deceive.”
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To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
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Yeah, that's not how it works ever since the Hague Convention of 1899. That is some John Yoo-level horrifying shit from the White House.
FOX: You said the follow up strike was lawful. What law is it that allows no survivors?
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
December 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Yeah, that's not how it works ever since the Hague Convention of 1899. That is some John Yoo-level horrifying shit from the White House.
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DOJ says immigration judges, as "inferior officers," may be fired on the basis of sex, religion, race, or national origin. Leaving aside the law, it's *politically* remarkable they're taking this position.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
DOJ says immigration judges, as "inferior officers," may be fired on the basis of sex, religion, race, or national origin. Leaving aside the law, it's *politically* remarkable they're taking this position.
washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/former-...
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Siri can you die from acute schadenfreude?
REPUBLICAN MAYOR IN KANSAS FACING DEPORTATION OVER VOTER FRAUD
Joe Ceballos, a longtime Republican and small-town mayor in Kansas, is facing felony voter fraud charges and possible deportation from the presidential administration he voted for.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4iwEwYj
Joe Ceballos, a longtime Republican and small-town mayor in Kansas, is facing felony voter fraud charges and possible deportation from the presidential administration he voted for.
Full story: https://bit.ly/4iwEwYj
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Siri can you die from acute schadenfreude?
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Schmitt’s argument is unintentionally revealing.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
Sen. Eric Schmitt: "This is the language of a color revolution where you're calling on military men and women to disobey orders."
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Schmitt’s argument is unintentionally revealing.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
The “color revolutions” were non-violent, pro-democracy political movements aimed at ending autocratic regimes in former Soviet bloc nations.
If the Democrats are leading a “color revolution,” then Trump is an autocrat & Schmitt is pro-autocrat.
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Guested on the What a Day show with @janecoaston.bsky.social looking exactly like someone sick for a week
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uJ...
Top Trump Official Accused of War Crimes in Caribbean Boat Strikes
YouTube video by What A Day
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Guested on the What a Day show with @janecoaston.bsky.social looking exactly like someone sick for a week
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uJ...
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The idea that I started covering Nick early on because he was critical of Israel (that’s one way to put it) and not because he was a white nationalist with clear aspirations of influence and power is so stupid and dishonest it’s not even laughable.
Nick Fuentes says that a Right Wing Watch "smear campaign" is to blame for giving people the impression that he is a racist, antisemitic, Christian nationalist extremist nut job. We'd argue that it's his own words that are giving people that impression. www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwat...
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The idea that I started covering Nick early on because he was critical of Israel (that’s one way to put it) and not because he was a white nationalist with clear aspirations of influence and power is so stupid and dishonest it’s not even laughable.
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A senior member of the Iranian parliament said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had sent a message to Tehran via Saudi Crown Prince listing three conditions for any resumption of talks, confirming an earlier report by Iran International.
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iranintl.com/en/202512018446
Senior lawmaker confirms Trump sent message to Iran via Saudi crown prince
A senior member of the Iranian parliament said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had sent a message to Tehran via Saudi Crown Prince listing three conditions for any resumption of talks.
iranintl.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A senior member of the Iranian parliament said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had sent a message to Tehran via Saudi Crown Prince listing three conditions for any resumption of talks, confirming an earlier report by Iran International.
iranintl.com/en/202512018446
iranintl.com/en/202512018446
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Trump told Maduro he had a week to leave Venezuela for the destination of his choice alongside his family members. That safe passage expired on Friday, prompting Trump to declare on Saturday that Venezuela's airspace was closed, two of the sources said.-Reuters
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Trump rejected Maduro requests on call, options narrow for Venezuela leader, sources say
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is running out of options to step down and leave his country under U.S.-guaranteed safe passage, following a short call with U.S. President Donald Trump last month...
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump told Maduro he had a week to leave Venezuela for the destination of his choice alongside his family members. That safe passage expired on Friday, prompting Trump to declare on Saturday that Venezuela's airspace was closed, two of the sources said.-Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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Trump’s attempt to install Alina Habba as US Attorney wasn’t just unlawful
It was part of a broader assault on the Constitution that courts are REJECTING
We @democracydefendersfund.org helped lead this fight––& over 225 other cases & matters!
I explained on @ms.now👇
It was part of a broader assault on the Constitution that courts are REJECTING
We @democracydefendersfund.org helped lead this fight––& over 225 other cases & matters!
I explained on @ms.now👇
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Trump’s attempt to install Alina Habba as US Attorney wasn’t just unlawful
It was part of a broader assault on the Constitution that courts are REJECTING
We @democracydefendersfund.org helped lead this fight––& over 225 other cases & matters!
I explained on @ms.now👇
It was part of a broader assault on the Constitution that courts are REJECTING
We @democracydefendersfund.org helped lead this fight––& over 225 other cases & matters!
I explained on @ms.now👇
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NEW: President Trump has never before been in such an echo chamber
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Trump Has Never Been More Isolated
Even Trump’s allies worry that he has become out of touch with what the public wants.
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
NEW: President Trump has never before been in such an echo chamber
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
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"Trump has been functioning as a dictator...but it’s a vulnerable dictatorship. Virtually none of these abuses are popular with the American people...and it’s coming home to roost for Trump."
On the pod, @davidrlurie.com is good on Trump as weak, failing autocrat:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
On the pod, @davidrlurie.com is good on Trump as weak, failing autocrat:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Trump’s Fury at NYT Explodes amid Fresh Concerns about Mental Decline
As Trump’s rage at the paper of record reveals too much, the author of piece on Trump as “lame duck dictator” explains how devastating it is for him that his carefully-cultivated illusion of strength ...
newrepublic.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"Trump has been functioning as a dictator...but it’s a vulnerable dictatorship. Virtually none of these abuses are popular with the American people...and it’s coming home to roost for Trump."
On the pod, @davidrlurie.com is good on Trump as weak, failing autocrat:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
On the pod, @davidrlurie.com is good on Trump as weak, failing autocrat:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
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EU tells Trump: You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions.”
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions.”
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
EU tells Trump: You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions,” the EU justice commissioner tells POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
EU tells Trump: You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions.”
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions.”
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Well, Pokrovsk is still holding Mr.P!
Vovchansk & Kupiansk are also seeing great big heaps of invaders being fertilised.
Whilst drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, thermal plants & Black Sea tankers are increasing the economic pressure on Moscow.
Punishing week for Russia, eh Mr.P?!
Vovchansk & Kupiansk are also seeing great big heaps of invaders being fertilised.
Whilst drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, thermal plants & Black Sea tankers are increasing the economic pressure on Moscow.
Punishing week for Russia, eh Mr.P?!
December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Well, Pokrovsk is still holding Mr.P!
Vovchansk & Kupiansk are also seeing great big heaps of invaders being fertilised.
Whilst drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, thermal plants & Black Sea tankers are increasing the economic pressure on Moscow.
Punishing week for Russia, eh Mr.P?!
Vovchansk & Kupiansk are also seeing great big heaps of invaders being fertilised.
Whilst drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, thermal plants & Black Sea tankers are increasing the economic pressure on Moscow.
Punishing week for Russia, eh Mr.P?!
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Abandoning Ukraine would cost Europe $1.4–$1.8 trillion. Kyiv's victory is estimated $606–$972 billion, roughly half the price, according to Norwegian study
Kremlin win would shift Russian pressure toward the Baltics, demanding massive NATO buildup
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/01/s...
Kremlin win would shift Russian pressure toward the Baltics, demanding massive NATO buildup
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/01/s...
Study reveals Europe’s real choice on Ukraine: $972 billion for victory, or $1.8 trillion when Russia comes for Baltics
Abandoning Ukraine will cost twice as much as saving it.
euromaidanpress.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Abandoning Ukraine would cost Europe $1.4–$1.8 trillion. Kyiv's victory is estimated $606–$972 billion, roughly half the price, according to Norwegian study
Kremlin win would shift Russian pressure toward the Baltics, demanding massive NATO buildup
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/01/s...
Kremlin win would shift Russian pressure toward the Baltics, demanding massive NATO buildup
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/01/s...
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The threat for Erdogan is that Turkey will no longer be able to buy blood oil from Russia.
President Erdoğan:
"The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to have reached a point where it clearly threatens navigation safety in the Black Sea. The targeting of commercial vessels in our Exclusive Economic Zone on Friday signals a worrying escalation.
"The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to have reached a point where it clearly threatens navigation safety in the Black Sea. The targeting of commercial vessels in our Exclusive Economic Zone on Friday signals a worrying escalation.
December 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The threat for Erdogan is that Turkey will no longer be able to buy blood oil from Russia.
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“Zero Unit veterans were heartbroken by Ratcliffe’s comments that they should never have been allowed to come to the United States…after fighting shoulder to shoulder with the CIA for almost 20 years, they are the next sacrifice on the altar of expediency.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Fellow Unit Member Says Alleged D.C. Shooter Felt Abandoned by CIA
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan who allegedly shot two National Guard members, felt abandoned by the CIA, according to a former Zero Unit member.
www.rollingstone.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Zero Unit veterans were heartbroken by Ratcliffe’s comments that they should never have been allowed to come to the United States…after fighting shoulder to shoulder with the CIA for almost 20 years, they are the next sacrifice on the altar of expediency.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Sadly relevant today.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sadly relevant today.