Thankful Thinker
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Optimistic realist. Humanity gets twisted into evil shapes by trauma, but we can recover, be better, & extend our recovery to others & the planet.
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From Daniel Deronda by George Eliot - a very apt quote for today's political landscape!:
"It is a common sentence that Knowledge is power; but who hath duly considered or set forth the power of Ignorance? Knowledge slowly builds up what Ignorance in an hour pulls down."
"It is a common sentence that Knowledge is power; but who hath duly considered or set forth the power of Ignorance? Knowledge slowly builds up what Ignorance in an hour pulls down."
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Howard Lutnick continues to hide from the media since the last Epstein release.
February 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Howard Lutnick continues to hide from the media since the last Epstein release.
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I don’t know if it’s a generational thing or something else changed culturally that I missed. But it seems like people across the board (not personal relationships) are becoming less willing to apologize when they fuck up and it’s obnoxious.
February 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I don’t know if it’s a generational thing or something else changed culturally that I missed. But it seems like people across the board (not personal relationships) are becoming less willing to apologize when they fuck up and it’s obnoxious.
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WTF? A friend & colleagues daughter was caught up in the Epstein files. Ghislaine overheard her in a bathroom in NY telling a friend about her mom's illness (single mom) & her fear because they couldn't afford treatment. She was lured to Epstein's townhouse, & once she was there, they told her that
February 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
WTF? A friend & colleagues daughter was caught up in the Epstein files. Ghislaine overheard her in a bathroom in NY telling a friend about her mom's illness (single mom) & her fear because they couldn't afford treatment. She was lured to Epstein's townhouse, & once she was there, they told her that
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Bakaj: Intelligence was gathered that captured activity being conducted by someone close to the president. Gabbard was given a heads-up.
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
February 9, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Bakaj: Intelligence was gathered that captured activity being conducted by someone close to the president. Gabbard was given a heads-up.
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
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Ghislaine Maxwell got into jail for engaging in pedophilia and sex trafficking.
Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to get out of jail by engaging in extortion.
I'm beginning to get the impression that Ghislaine Maxwell enjoys criming.
Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to get out of jail by engaging in extortion.
I'm beginning to get the impression that Ghislaine Maxwell enjoys criming.
February 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell got into jail for engaging in pedophilia and sex trafficking.
Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to get out of jail by engaging in extortion.
I'm beginning to get the impression that Ghislaine Maxwell enjoys criming.
Ghislaine Maxwell hopes to get out of jail by engaging in extortion.
I'm beginning to get the impression that Ghislaine Maxwell enjoys criming.
I don't agree with bringing back the firing squads - Republicans already did that & I didn't like it then, either.
But charge all of them. Put them in prison. Not a nice, comfy prison, either.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/21/f...
But charge all of them. Put them in prison. Not a nice, comfy prison, either.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/21/f...
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I don't agree with bringing back the firing squads - Republicans already did that & I didn't like it then, either.
But charge all of them. Put them in prison. Not a nice, comfy prison, either.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/21/f...
But charge all of them. Put them in prison. Not a nice, comfy prison, either.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/21/f...
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LISTEN: There are a lot of folks out here working tirelessly to get the truth out there. Replying to us that nothing matters because there'll be no consequences is not only incorrect, but it belittles the work we do. It's insulting and shortsighted. Stop following us if you don't want the info.
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
LISTEN: There are a lot of folks out here working tirelessly to get the truth out there. Replying to us that nothing matters because there'll be no consequences is not only incorrect, but it belittles the work we do. It's insulting and shortsighted. Stop following us if you don't want the info.
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Want to understand our current dilemma? Listen to Frank Vogl!
"...where international financial corruption is concerned, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. He walks Michel Martin through the urgent need for radical reform of global financial systems."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJR...
"...where international financial corruption is concerned, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. He walks Michel Martin through the urgent need for radical reform of global financial systems."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJR...
February 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Want to understand our current dilemma? Listen to Frank Vogl!
"...where international financial corruption is concerned, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. He walks Michel Martin through the urgent need for radical reform of global financial systems."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJR...
"...where international financial corruption is concerned, Russia is just the tip of the iceberg. He walks Michel Martin through the urgent need for radical reform of global financial systems."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJR...
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
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Funny, because he's named in the Epstein files
I don't know what's scarier, the fact that Thiel spouts this nonsense or the fact that other powerful, rich people lap it up. "Humanity is doomed" & "collapse is coming..." Men like Thiel want to ensure the collapse THEY'RE CREATING works in their favor.
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example | Fortune
The Gen Z Swedish climate activist is a legionnaire of the Antichrist, Thiel claims, a “Luddite” who wants to halt technological progress in its tracks.
fortune.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Funny, because he's named in the Epstein files
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He's literally on a leaked tape talking about how only religiously manipulating people could protect his hoard of filthy lucre, and he's probably right.
I don't know what's scarier, the fact that Thiel spouts this nonsense or the fact that other powerful, rich people lap it up. "Humanity is doomed" & "collapse is coming..." Men like Thiel want to ensure the collapse THEY'RE CREATING works in their favor.
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example | Fortune
The Gen Z Swedish climate activist is a legionnaire of the Antichrist, Thiel claims, a “Luddite” who wants to halt technological progress in its tracks.
fortune.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
He's literally on a leaked tape talking about how only religiously manipulating people could protect his hoard of filthy lucre, and he's probably right.
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I trust the victims who say otherwise over the AP News oligarch funded op-ed designed to soften public opinion. The Tisch emails are just one example of the trafficking ring where him and Epstein talk about the women trafficked by Epstein.
February 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I trust the victims who say otherwise over the AP News oligarch funded op-ed designed to soften public opinion. The Tisch emails are just one example of the trafficking ring where him and Epstein talk about the women trafficked by Epstein.
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Then why is his girlfriend in prison, a cushy one but still a prison?
February 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Then why is his girlfriend in prison, a cushy one but still a prison?
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Because the current leadership are psychologically disordered people in power.
February 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Because the current leadership are psychologically disordered people in power.
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from the days of Clinton to today... the FBI has always been run by a GOP Member... you know the Greedy old Pedophiles
February 8, 2026 at 8:17 PM
from the days of Clinton to today... the FBI has always been run by a GOP Member... you know the Greedy old Pedophiles
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A few ‘bought and paid for FBI leaders decided there was no case .
February 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A few ‘bought and paid for FBI leaders decided there was no case .
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If this is our government's position, then why not release ALL THE FILES?
There is an overwhelming amount of evidence being ignored here, including affidavits signed as sworn testimony under oath by the victims and pictures not yet released.
When are we going to start believing the victims?
There is an overwhelming amount of evidence being ignored here, including affidavits signed as sworn testimony under oath by the victims and pictures not yet released.
When are we going to start believing the victims?
FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show
The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails. It searched his homes. It spent years interviewing his victims and examining his connections to some of the world’s most influential peopl...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
If this is our government's position, then why not release ALL THE FILES?
There is an overwhelming amount of evidence being ignored here, including affidavits signed as sworn testimony under oath by the victims and pictures not yet released.
When are we going to start believing the victims?
There is an overwhelming amount of evidence being ignored here, including affidavits signed as sworn testimony under oath by the victims and pictures not yet released.
When are we going to start believing the victims?
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"We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election... That's what it was."
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election... That's what it was."
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
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I’m so inspired by these young people right here in Claremont and across the country who are coming together to stand up against Trump's authoritarianism. Together, we will continue to stand up for our rights, dignity, and safety. claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...
The kids are alright: CUSD students demonstrate against ICE | Claremont COURIER
Some 700 Claremont Unified School District students walked out of classes Wednesday and marched to the intersection of Indian Hill and Foothill Boulevard for a 90-minute protest of the federal immigra...
claremont-courier.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
I’m so inspired by these young people right here in Claremont and across the country who are coming together to stand up against Trump's authoritarianism. Together, we will continue to stand up for our rights, dignity, and safety. claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...