Richard Pachter
@rpachter.bsky.social
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Richard Pachter
@rpachter.bsky.social
· Nov 20
I post about things that interest me (duh) and want to share. I'll signal-boost friends' projects etc. but if we aren't acquainted IRL, DMs are not the best way to start a friendship. Let's try to keep it real-ish.
"By any and every measure, in other words, Donald Trump is the most corrupt person to ever sit in the Oval Office. And if the A plot of the second Trump presidency is his authoritarian aspirations, then its B plot is his shameless and pervasive corruption." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion | The White House Gold Rush Is On
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"By any and every measure, in other words, Donald Trump is the most corrupt person to ever sit in the Oval Office. And if the A plot of the second Trump presidency is his authoritarian aspirations, then its B plot is his shameless and pervasive corruption." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
"This is American foreign policy now. The president dismisses a murdered journalist as 'controversial' and says 'a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman.' ... The corruption is sitting right there in plain sight. Total moral rot." open.substack.com/pub/readtpa/...
Trump Honors the Man Who Had Jamal Khashoggi Killed
The president called the murdered journalist "controversial," said MBS "knew nothing about it" despite U.S. intelligence findings, and attacked the reporter who dared to ask about it.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"This is American foreign policy now. The president dismisses a murdered journalist as 'controversial' and says 'a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman.' ... The corruption is sitting right there in plain sight. Total moral rot." open.substack.com/pub/readtpa/...
Very long but worth reading if you want to know why MAGA repubs are OK with their followers who are Nazis or Nazi-adjacent
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/o...
Opinion | Who’s Afraid of Tucker Carlson? I Can Think of Two People.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Very long but worth reading if you want to know why MAGA repubs are OK with their followers who are Nazis or Nazi-adjacent
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/o...
Kakistocratic kleptocracy open.substack.com/pub/populari...
Grand theft government
President Trump is in the process of sending millions of dollars in taxpayer money directly to his political allies — and himself.
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Kakistocratic kleptocracy open.substack.com/pub/populari...
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Four months ago, Bondi's DOJ declared that Epstein files warranted no further investigation. But it took Bondi four hours to open an investigation anyway once Trump demanded--and only into Democrats @ericalgj.bsky.social @glennthrush.bsky.social @alanfeuer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Four months ago, Bondi's DOJ declared that Epstein files warranted no further investigation. But it took Bondi four hours to open an investigation anyway once Trump demanded--and only into Democrats @ericalgj.bsky.social @glennthrush.bsky.social @alanfeuer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
It might be paywalled (I read it on Apple News+) but this Laura Loomer piece is totally bonkers www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Laura Loomer’s Endless Payback
The President’s self-appointed loyalty enforcer inspires fear and vexation across Washington. What’s behind her vetting crusades?
www.newyorker.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It might be paywalled (I read it on Apple News+) but this Laura Loomer piece is totally bonkers www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Miami, because of course www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Miami, because of course www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/u...
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Wonder if I could get a gig at the Norton Museum of Art? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit
Performance artist’s aggressive art historian shouts at visitors and insults curators – and his tours are sold out
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Wonder if I could get a gig at the Norton Museum of Art? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
"It is also one of only 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid, the federal health insurance program for low-income people, as allowed under the Affordable Care Act." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
In Florida, Obamacare Price Hikes Pose an Outsized Threat
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"It is also one of only 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid, the federal health insurance program for low-income people, as allowed under the Affordable Care Act." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
Thank you
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thank you
Been trying to get an understanding of who Bari Weiss is — and what value she adds to CBS News — by subscribing to her Free Press substack. Then I came upon a recent John Oliver video and his deep dive says it all. youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ?...
Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Been trying to get an understanding of who Bari Weiss is — and what value she adds to CBS News — by subscribing to her Free Press substack. Then I came upon a recent John Oliver video and his deep dive says it all. youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ?...
Holy shit
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October 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Holy shit
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"In his mind, it’s his money. He can shower it on people he likes. He can pick and choose what government program he’d like to rescue. He can cut checks if he sees his approval ratings plummet. But at no point will you be able to accurately trace the money coming in and the money going out."
"Tearing down the White House and replacing it with a facsimile of Mar-a-Lago isn’t any less appalling because Trump cajoled companies into paying for it. Indeed, it might be worse. Funding a pet project via the coercion of private donors creates a closed loop and complete lack of accountability."
King Trump turns US Treasury into his personal piggy bank
He thinks our money is his.
www.publicnotice.co
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"In his mind, it’s his money. He can shower it on people he likes. He can pick and choose what government program he’d like to rescue. He can cut checks if he sees his approval ratings plummet. But at no point will you be able to accurately trace the money coming in and the money going out."
A free Thanksgiving reader from the great Seth Godin, to share thethanksgivingreader.com
The Thanksgiving Reader
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October 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A free Thanksgiving reader from the great Seth Godin, to share thethanksgivingreader.com
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a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom
" ... here’s a little who’s who of the people in charge of social media for the Trump White House, as well as how online they are." www.garbageday.email/p/here-s-who...
Here's who's running Trump's digital offensive
Read to the end for a good TikTok screenshot
www.garbageday.email
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
" ... here’s a little who’s who of the people in charge of social media for the Trump White House, as well as how online they are." www.garbageday.email/p/here-s-who...
Count on it being at least 20 minutes longer than it needs to be variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Nikki Glaser to Star in, Write ‘Edgy Romantic Comedy’ From Universal, Judd Apatow
Nikki Glaser is set to star in, write and produce a film from Universal and producer Judd Apatow.
variety.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Count on it being at least 20 minutes longer than it needs to be variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Seems reasonable www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Seems reasonable www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
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Every Dem should be posting like this
Oh you're trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Every Dem should be posting like this
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Samuel L. Jackson, with few choice words for Trump.
Watch the Snakes on Plane star take on the snake in the Oval Office.
(All Fight the Fire links and subscriptions are free.)
fightthefire.substack.com/p/samuel-l-j...
Watch the Snakes on Plane star take on the snake in the Oval Office.
(All Fight the Fire links and subscriptions are free.)
fightthefire.substack.com/p/samuel-l-j...
Samuel L. Jackson, with few choice words for Trump
Watch the Snakes on Plane star take on the snake in the Oval Office
fightthefire.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Samuel L. Jackson, with few choice words for Trump.
Watch the Snakes on Plane star take on the snake in the Oval Office.
(All Fight the Fire links and subscriptions are free.)
fightthefire.substack.com/p/samuel-l-j...
Watch the Snakes on Plane star take on the snake in the Oval Office.
(All Fight the Fire links and subscriptions are free.)
fightthefire.substack.com/p/samuel-l-j...
Just listened to this podcast in the car (hadn't realized there was a video version, too.) What a difference in hearing a thoughtful, articulate president compared to the venal, virulent poltroon we now have.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2r...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2r...
My Conversation with Marc Maron | WTF Podcast
YouTube video by Barack Obama
www.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Just listened to this podcast in the car (hadn't realized there was a video version, too.) What a difference in hearing a thoughtful, articulate president compared to the venal, virulent poltroon we now have.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2r...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb2r...
Kleptocracy
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Quid Pro Presidency
Nations that have bestowed lavish gifts to President Trump — or enriched Trump and his family by striking business deals with Trump-connected companies — have later received extraordinary benefits fro...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Kleptocracy
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