James R (Randy) Fromm
@randyfromm.bsky.social
Retired. Ex-nuclear nomad. Cold War submarine veteran. Member of AntiFa. Perennial student. Independent scholar of rhetoric. Interests include affect, social imaginaries, narrative, American vigilantism. I’m a desert dwelling artisanal sourdough baker.
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kind of crazy to see republicans attack thomas massie for doing the thing they demanded for years (release the epstein files)
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
kind of crazy to see republicans attack thomas massie for doing the thing they demanded for years (release the epstein files)
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At least we can laugh at how pathetic and small he is. 🙄
February 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
At least we can laugh at how pathetic and small he is. 🙄
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So the United States will only use empty warehouses to house people it wants to terrorize, not people it wants to shelter from the cold.
We really are not a very good-natured country.
We really are not a very good-natured country.
February 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
So the United States will only use empty warehouses to house people it wants to terrorize, not people it wants to shelter from the cold.
We really are not a very good-natured country.
We really are not a very good-natured country.
There’s a whole argument this comes from … but,
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What is the point of being a leader if you don’t have a moral vision of the America to which you will ”lead” people? Obviously you need to tap into fundamental psychological needs and desires, and not tell people to go eff themselves and their concerns, but leaders lead. they present a moral vision
February 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
There’s a whole argument this comes from … but,
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Performative Political Pandering to score ‘points’ with the press.
What the FUCK is wrong with Senate Democrats?
Democrats on the Judiciary Committee keep decrying nominees as unqualified extremists. They also keep voting to turn those nominees into life-tenured federal judges.
Why? 🤔
Why? 🤔
February 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Performative Political Pandering to score ‘points’ with the press.
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NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The New York Times just launched a new "newsletter about the law and the courts." They are calling it "The Docket."
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The New York Times just launched a new "newsletter about the law and the courts." They are calling it "The Docket."
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.
More on this tomorrow.
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By the way, where is Maduro? At this point shouldn’t the Trump Administration provide “proof of life”?
Nicolás Maduro is still the legitimate leader of Venezuela, the country's acting president said in an exclusive interview with NBC News.
Nicolás Maduro is still the 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez says
“Cooperation is off to a tremendous start,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC News as the two countries hammered out details of how Venezuela’s vast oil reserves are to be distributed.
nbcnews.to
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM
By the way, where is Maduro? At this point shouldn’t the Trump Administration provide “proof of life”?
It’s a bee-you-tee-full (as my high school English teacher would have said) day down here in chemtrail land, where the FAA unilaterally decided to close down the airports while CBP shot down a party ballon with a ‘high energy’ weapon.
A yard work day, for sure!
A yard work day, for sure!
February 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
It’s a bee-you-tee-full (as my high school English teacher would have said) day down here in chemtrail land, where the FAA unilaterally decided to close down the airports while CBP shot down a party ballon with a ‘high energy’ weapon.
A yard work day, for sure!
A yard work day, for sure!
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Ellison: "It felt like we were being occupied by the federal govt, & I started returning to reading about the Boston Massacre. How did those Bostonians feel when a far away govt in England had imperial troops marching all over their city, harassing & abusing the citizenry. That's kind of how I felt"
February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Ellison: "It felt like we were being occupied by the federal govt, & I started returning to reading about the Boston Massacre. How did those Bostonians feel when a far away govt in England had imperial troops marching all over their city, harassing & abusing the citizenry. That's kind of how I felt"
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“I hope whatever you got for your soul was worth it to you.”
“I hope whatever you got for your soul was worth it to you.”
February 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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“I hope whatever you got for your soul was worth it to you.”
“I hope whatever you got for your soul was worth it to you.”
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Republican fascists will tell you that the people in parkas and bathrobes are domestic terrorists who threaten our way of life and the armed paramilitary thugs who are terrorizing them with kidnapping and gassing and beatings and murder are legal officers who ensure our peace and safety.
February 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Republican fascists will tell you that the people in parkas and bathrobes are domestic terrorists who threaten our way of life and the armed paramilitary thugs who are terrorizing them with kidnapping and gassing and beatings and murder are legal officers who ensure our peace and safety.
Does Johnson hear himself?!?
Why would we NOT encourage people to exercise their FIRST Amendment rights?!?
Why would that EVER necessarily involve putting oneself “in harm’s way”?!?
Who is the source of harm here?!?
Why would we NOT encourage people to exercise their FIRST Amendment rights?!?
Why would that EVER necessarily involve putting oneself “in harm’s way”?!?
Who is the source of harm here?!?
RON JOHNSON: Did you ever encourage people to go out there and exercise their First Amendment rights?
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Does Johnson hear himself?!?
Why would we NOT encourage people to exercise their FIRST Amendment rights?!?
Why would that EVER necessarily involve putting oneself “in harm’s way”?!?
Who is the source of harm here?!?
Why would we NOT encourage people to exercise their FIRST Amendment rights?!?
Why would that EVER necessarily involve putting oneself “in harm’s way”?!?
Who is the source of harm here?!?
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What Democracy Docket is tracking today:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 24
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Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 24
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February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
What Democracy Docket is tracking today:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 24
Sign up now to stay informed: bit.ly/4a7l1TR
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 24
Sign up now to stay informed: bit.ly/4a7l1TR
There is no clearer example of looking at the world through the wrong end of the telescope than this … right here.
Ron Johnson to Keith Ellison: "Two people are dead because you encouraged them to put themselves into harm's way! And now you are exploiting those two martyrs. You ought to feel damn guilty about it. Yeah, sit there and smirk. Smirk. It's sick! It's despicable. You disgust me."
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
There is no clearer example of looking at the world through the wrong end of the telescope than this … right here.
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“my ‘we’re not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process’ shirt is raising a lot of questions that are answered by the shirt”
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
“my ‘we’re not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process’ shirt is raising a lot of questions that are answered by the shirt”
“Protect our beer”?!?
What fucking planet did I wake up on today?!?
What fucking planet did I wake up on today?!?
Rep. Brian Steil: "I flew home to my home state of Wisconsin, went to buy a 6 pack a beer, the clerk asked for my ID, confirmed it, and then I was allowed to buy the beer. I just think it's nuts that we protect our beer more than our ballots."
February 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
“Protect our beer”?!?
What fucking planet did I wake up on today?!?
What fucking planet did I wake up on today?!?
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Thank you, Julie Johnson, for speaking out against the grotesquely misnamed SAVE act. We need you to keep fighting for us in the House.
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Thank you, Julie Johnson, for speaking out against the grotesquely misnamed SAVE act. We need you to keep fighting for us in the House.
Thug, committing thuggery.
Nothing new here.
Unless, of course, the so-called ‘Grand Old Party’ grows a spine and ignores him (always possible, not particularly probable).
Nothing new here.
Unless, of course, the so-called ‘Grand Old Party’ grows a spine and ignores him (always possible, not particularly probable).
Trump threatens to support primaries against Republicans who vote against tariffs
February 11, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Thug, committing thuggery.
Nothing new here.
Unless, of course, the so-called ‘Grand Old Party’ grows a spine and ignores him (always possible, not particularly probable).
Nothing new here.
Unless, of course, the so-called ‘Grand Old Party’ grows a spine and ignores him (always possible, not particularly probable).
Soooo … because the ‘acting’ ICE Director says I should not believe what I see in the videos filmed and provided to media by observers I should feel perfectly safe in my person …
Which is why, at 73, I now double-check to make certain I have ID when I walk out the door and into the world outside.
Which is why, at 73, I now double-check to make certain I have ID when I walk out the door and into the world outside.
Rep. Swalwell: I met with a woman who works as a cashier at a grocery store, she said "when I get off my shift at midnight, if somebody rolls up in a van with no identification, how do I know who they are?"
Acting ICE Director: You won't see ICE agents driving around just snatching someone up
Acting ICE Director: You won't see ICE agents driving around just snatching someone up
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Soooo … because the ‘acting’ ICE Director says I should not believe what I see in the videos filmed and provided to media by observers I should feel perfectly safe in my person …
Which is why, at 73, I now double-check to make certain I have ID when I walk out the door and into the world outside.
Which is why, at 73, I now double-check to make certain I have ID when I walk out the door and into the world outside.
Important, brief 🧵…
Perhaps today is the day we should all learn the term “agnotology” and think about the many mechanisms of ignorance and what/whom it serves.
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Important, brief 🧵…
And … once again, ‘Gym’ Jordan turns a blind eye/ear as the Speech or Debate Clause apparently shields a ‘witness’ who is not covered by it.
Bondi is again granted time by Republicans to attack the previous Democratic questioner, in this case Jasmine Crockett, but Crockett doesn't take it without trying to fight back. She then leaves the hearing as Bondi continues to smear her.
February 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
And … once again, ‘Gym’ Jordan turns a blind eye/ear as the Speech or Debate Clause apparently shields a ‘witness’ who is not covered by it.
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While the Washington Post was giving Pam Bondi a thumbs up for being "qualified" and "serious", Democracy Docket was calling her an "Election Denier."
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February 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
While the Washington Post was giving Pam Bondi a thumbs up for being "qualified" and "serious", Democracy Docket was calling her an "Election Denier."
I started Democracy Docket to be unapologetic and pro-democracy. Support its work by subscribing today. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
I started Democracy Docket to be unapologetic and pro-democracy. Support its work by subscribing today. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
Even Queen Gertrude would be at a loss to describe this level of dissembling protest on the part of Pamela Jo.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Even Queen Gertrude would be at a loss to describe this level of dissembling protest on the part of Pamela Jo.