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Bruce Siceloff
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Retired newspaper reporter/editor/columnist, husband, father, Fulbright Scholar, traveler, Southerner, Duke English major, “he” in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Charles #Darwin & Abraham #Lincoln,
born this day in 1809:
eye-rolling in their graves
February 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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The ICE List Wiki is a public, verifiable record of immigration enforcement activity in the United States.

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ICE List Wiki
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February 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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The former N&O illustrator, MAD Magazine artist, owner of Granville Haunt Farm died unexpectedly this week
Farewell to Grey Blackwell, whimsical N&O illustrator, haunted farm impresario
The former N&O illustrator, MAD Magazine artist, owner of Granville Haunt Farm died unexpectedly this week
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February 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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More of this please
brucespringsteen.net Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 16d
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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January 27, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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NWS map shows 50%-80% probability (red swath) that every street, doorstep & twig will be coated with a QUARTER INCH of ice.
That can crash trees, kill power & stop our world for at least a few very cold days.
This comprehensive PDF is updated at least twice daily.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Release the damn Epstein files!
January 21, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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My idea about what tomorrow holds: no Epstein release
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24d
President Trump's strategy a year into his second presidency is that nobody has any idea what tomorrow holds, our White House correspondent writes.
One Year In, Searching for a Strategy Behind Trump’s Unpredictability
One great truth of Trump II so far is that nobody has any idea what tomorrow holds.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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This would be a good time not to use unidentified sources. No reason to do so -- you put your news org's reputation behind these people. Unless you've seen and verified medical records, zero gain for the public or your newsroom.
lebassett.bsky.social Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · Jan 14
Zero percent chance this is true.
CBS News on X: BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition. 10:51 AM
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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All of this should be required reading. There’s nothing new under the sun, if only enough people are educated to see it.

Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism!
24 March 1945
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Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! 24 March 1945 Fascism is the precise opposite of democracy. The people run democratic governments, but fascist governments run the people. Fascism is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state. Why? The democratic way of life interferes with their methods and desires for: 1) conducting business; 2) living with their fellow men; 3) having the final say in matters concerning others, as well as themselves. The basic principles of democracy stand in the way of their desires; hence —democracy must go! Anyone who is not a member of their inner gang has to do what he's told. They permit no civil liberties, no equality before the law. They make their own rules and change them when they choose. If you don't like it, it's “T.S.” They maintain themselves in power by use of force combined with propaganda based on primitive ideas of “blood” and “race,” by skillful manipulation of fear and hate, and by false promise of security. The propaganda glorifies war and insists it is smart and “realistic” to be pitiless and violent. Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! 24 March 1945 Interwoven with the “master race” theory of fascism is a well-planned hate campaign against minority races, religions, and other groups. To suit their particular needs and aims, fascists will use any one or a combination of such groups as a convenient scapegoat. Fascism cannot tolerate such religious and ethical concepts as the “brotherhood of man.” Fascists deny the need for international cooperation. These ideas contradict the fascist theory of the Master race. The brotherhood of Man implies that all people —regardless of color race creed or nationality —have rights. International cooperation, as expressed in the Dumbarton Oaks proposals, runs counter to the fascist program of war and world domination. In place of international cooperation, the fascists seek to substitute a perverted sort of ultra dash nationalism which tells their people that they are the only People in the world who count with disco's hatred and suspicion toward the people of all other nations. Right now our native fascists are spreading anti-British, anti-Soviet, anti-French, and anti-United Nations propaganda. They know that Allied unity now foretells the certain defeat of fascism abroad. They know that post war Allied unity means world peace and security. They realize that fascism cannot thrive or grow under these conditions. Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! 24 March 1945 The political fascist state is based on the “leader principle,” under which the people must follow blindly the dictates of a few men. In the Axis countries, the emergence of fascism meant a taking away of self-government. As fascism grows more powerful it permits its people less and less liberty and uses more and more violence. . . . Fascism treats women as mere breeders. “Children, kitchen, and church” was the Nazi slogan for women. Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! 24 March 1945 Deprived of their unions, the working people could be driven to work longer and harder for less and less money, so that those who subsidized and ran fascism could grow richer. By wiping out all internal competition — especially the small and medium sized business firms —profits were increased still higher for the handful on top. In some cases, the fascists then gobbled control of the top corporations. The living standards of the masses of the people declined, of course. As they earned less and less, they were able to buy less and less of the goods they produced. Every last detail of life was regulated, with the death penalty often imposed for slight violations. One unhappy victim complained: “Fascism is a regime under which everything not prohibited is compulsory.” Once the fascists were in control of the government, not even the gang on top was safe from its own members. There would be more loot and power per fascist leader if some fascist leaders were eliminated. Some of the party big-shots and some of those who had helped them take over were therefore purged. Many would-be partners in the dictatorship, including some industrialists, wound up in jail, in exile, or dead.
January 11, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:

"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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‘Will military victory in this War automatically kill fascism? Or could fascism rise in the United States after it’s been crushed abroad? What can we do to prevent it?’
- Army Talk Fact Sheet #64: “Fascism!”, US War Department 1945
January 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Check out the brilliant tradition of seine-netting mullet & roe (tons & pickup-bedsful at a time) on NC's Bogue Banks.
This eye-opening video led me to a great story by Ryan Stancil in Our State magazine -where I learned why fish jump & how Salter Path was named.
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1.2K reactions · 272 shares | I was able to witness this Salter Path tradition today. It was pretty amazing to watch🥰 | Village Ice Cream & Candies
I was able to witness this Salter Path tradition today. It was pretty amazing to watch🥰
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December 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Don't forget...
December 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Good work, Barry!
barryyeoman.com Barry Yeoman @barryyeoman.com · Dec 19
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budzinski.house.gov Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · Dec 19
A recent Guardian report EXPOSED dollar stores for quietly overcharging customers. Lowering costs is my top priority – which is why I just sent a Congressional oversight letter to hold them accountable and demand better for working people.
December 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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‘Congratulations, world!’
- Anna Kelly, White House spokeswoman

Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself
Trump Renames Institute of Peace for Himself
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December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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How do some of those prolific, dramatic, long-winded opinionators keep cranking out stuff that keeps like-minded folk nodding their heads?
Charlotte blogger Mark Kemp x-rays the output of Bruce Fanger, aka White Rose USA, who appears to use AI like Popeye uses spinach.
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A.O.: Artificial Opinions - Mark Kemp
Have we graduated from A.I.-generated stories about compassionate celebrities to A.I.-enhanced political commentary? We’ve all seen those feel-good, A.I.-generated Facebook fables about aging classic ...
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November 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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WHAT? Hegseth's warped "masculine" values are pathetic.
Military personnel & families cherish Scouting ties. Civilians benefit too. I recall a '60s cross-country Boy Scout bus trip, sleeping at military bases. Never wanted to enlist, but Scouting instilled respect for the military & military life.
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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"You know what they call couples who use the rhythm method? Parents."
- Mr. Gillespie, sex ed class, 1970
The MAHA-Fueled Rise of Natural Family Planning
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November 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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memo to: Chuck Schumer
Opinion | More Democrats Need to Follow Pelosi’s Example and Retire
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November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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What a story this is. Updated last week with court action and the 2nd birthday for twins who call their foster parents Mommy and Daddy and have never met the 68-year-old multiple-felony defendant who ... well, you really should read it.
The Woman Who Wouldn’t Stop Having Children
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November 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Good work @dpkane.bsky.social & @newsobserver.com team!
Per CJR:
"The N&O’s Power & Secrecy page is packed with more than 30 stories published over the past 16 months, detailing how legislators have been cutting deals to profit themselves & their benefactors."
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November 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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An awkward first date! What a terrific movie this is. #Frankenstein
screenmedia.bsky.social 🎬 Screen Media 🎞 @screenmedia.bsky.social · Oct 28
#ElsaLanchester seen here in the title role of the classic horror film "THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN" (1935) dir. James Whale, widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels in cinematic history

🎬 Universal Pictures
#halloweencountdown
#Halloween2025
#31DaysOfHorror
🎃🍂🏚⚰️🕯🦇
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Gene Nichol: 'A university can’t have one set of expression rules for some groups and a different set for others, the more favored ones.'
UNC once fought for free expression. We’ve lost our way | Opinion
I’m a constitutional lawyer. I know rules of free expression, free assembly and academic liberty can be complicated. Here’s what’s not complicated. | Opinion
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October 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM