@1donaldlee.bsky.social
The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil.
- Mon Mothma, Andor S2E9
- Mon Mothma, Andor S2E9
PROOF will have a report out on this massive scam shortly.
May 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The distance between what is said and what is known to be true has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous. The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil.
- Mon Mothma, Andor S2E9
- Mon Mothma, Andor S2E9
Yesterday a forum between Stephen Colbert and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy came up on YT. The discussion I link to here is a highlight. Q? Is Andor about current politics? The answer explains why Andor is such a critical success. Artistic brilliance.
youtu.be/qBnRz1WyemM?...
youtu.be/qBnRz1WyemM?...
PaleyLive: An Evening with Stephen Colbert and Tony Gilroy: Andor Season Two
YouTube video by The Paley Center for Media
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May 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Yesterday a forum between Stephen Colbert and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy came up on YT. The discussion I link to here is a highlight. Q? Is Andor about current politics? The answer explains why Andor is such a critical success. Artistic brilliance.
youtu.be/qBnRz1WyemM?...
youtu.be/qBnRz1WyemM?...
The UK-US deal has nothing of economic consequence to either country and includes "This is not a binding document." It is a nothing-burger. Hardly more than two men scrawling "Trade Deal" on a blank page then signing it.
Horrible journalism by @the-independent.com
Horrible journalism by @the-independent.com
A US trade agreement in the same week as the UK-India deal – both much desired but undelivered by his Tory predecessors – is a triumph for the prime minister, writes John Rentoul. And there’s still the EU to come….
How ‘two-tier Keir’ turned into ‘two deals Keir’ (with a third on the way)
A US trade agreement in the same week as the UK-India deal – both much desired but undelivered by his Tory predecessors – is a triumph for the prime minister, writes John Rentoul. And there’s still the EU to come….
www.independent.co.uk
May 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The UK-US deal has nothing of economic consequence to either country and includes "This is not a binding document." It is a nothing-burger. Hardly more than two men scrawling "Trade Deal" on a blank page then signing it.
Horrible journalism by @the-independent.com
Horrible journalism by @the-independent.com
It amazes me how the financial press report that Musk's problem at Tesla is how he allocates his time -- not that his DOGE efforts have been obviously deceptive, incompetent, and ineffective. After his DOGE display, why would you believe him on anything?
April 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It amazes me how the financial press report that Musk's problem at Tesla is how he allocates his time -- not that his DOGE efforts have been obviously deceptive, incompetent, and ineffective. After his DOGE display, why would you believe him on anything?
This should be a much bigger story.
The two teen girls were subjected to full-body scans, strip searches and were made to sign false confessions.
Teen Girls Arrested and Deported While Backpacking in Hawaii
The two girls were made to sign false confessions and spend the night in a dangerous prison.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This should be a much bigger story.
I’m rewatching ANDOR Season 1 as Season 2 comes rapidly. The great soliloquy by Luther Rael in EP 10, in response to “What do you sacrifice?” This is absolutely EPIC bone chilling stuff especially in light of current events:
April 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I’m rewatching ANDOR Season 1 as Season 2 comes rapidly. The great soliloquy by Luther Rael in EP 10, in response to “What do you sacrifice?” This is absolutely EPIC bone chilling stuff especially in light of current events:
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Elon Musk has cut somewhere between 0% and 3% of what he promised—and most of what was cut was not waste or fraud or abuse, but simply expenditures Mr. Musk did not personally favor for partisan reasons.
DOGE is the biggest program failure in the history of American government.
DOGE is the biggest program failure in the history of American government.
April 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Elon Musk has cut somewhere between 0% and 3% of what he promised—and most of what was cut was not waste or fraud or abuse, but simply expenditures Mr. Musk did not personally favor for partisan reasons.
DOGE is the biggest program failure in the history of American government.
DOGE is the biggest program failure in the history of American government.
This is the only place I've seen the full story of Abrego Garcia. THIS is the best reporting on this crises yet.
youtu.be/JN1oBfg0fwI?...
youtu.be/JN1oBfg0fwI?...
The Emergency Is Here | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
April 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This is the only place I've seen the full story of Abrego Garcia. THIS is the best reporting on this crises yet.
youtu.be/JN1oBfg0fwI?...
youtu.be/JN1oBfg0fwI?...
The most important moment for our country in my lifetime.
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The most important moment for our country in my lifetime.
So, is everyone OK with 10% tariffs world wide, 125% tariffs on China, 25% on Canada (and aggressive pre-war talk) and 25% tariff on Mexico? Wall Street likes that?
What some people aren’t factoring into their analysis is the reality that companies were buying tons of inventory to beat the tariffs.
That’s cash taken from being able to invest or hire. In fact the probably cut costs and jobs as a result.
#econsky
That’s cash taken from being able to invest or hire. In fact the probably cut costs and jobs as a result.
#econsky
April 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
So, is everyone OK with 10% tariffs world wide, 125% tariffs on China, 25% on Canada (and aggressive pre-war talk) and 25% tariff on Mexico? Wall Street likes that?
I thought DOGE was going to immediately slow Federal spending? Why is spending increasing over the last few years?
- Chart below from NYT newsletter, attributing The Hamilton Project.
- Chart below from NYT newsletter, attributing The Hamilton Project.
March 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I thought DOGE was going to immediately slow Federal spending? Why is spending increasing over the last few years?
- Chart below from NYT newsletter, attributing The Hamilton Project.
- Chart below from NYT newsletter, attributing The Hamilton Project.
Why is this not headline news everywhere?
March 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Why is this not headline news everywhere?
This seems appropriate for our day:
March 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This seems appropriate for our day:
If you don't think Musk is working for Putin, exactly what action has he taken that doesn't help Putin and hurt the USA?
Hi, I'm the guy who used to oversee the federal government's agency IT telecommunications contracts. This is extremely bad. There is absolutely no need for this. Not only is it a huge security exposure, but the simplest explanation for this is that it is meant to be a security exposure.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Expands Across White House Complex
Trump administration officials said the company donated the internet service, saying the gift had been vetted by the lawyer overseeing ethics issues in the White House Counsel’s Office.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If you don't think Musk is working for Putin, exactly what action has he taken that doesn't help Putin and hurt the USA?
In the 1930s the policy in Germany was deport the jews, who were considered immigrants. The German regime ran into this same problem and developed the ultimate solution ....
The Trump administration is facing hurdles, including a lack of detention centers and the logistics of transporting people across the globe, and that has frustrated Trump, who has repeatedly said the pace of arrests and deportations should be higher. buff.ly/52wTnnQ
Trump administration faces hurdles in deporting millions
Filled detention centers in Minnesota and across the nation mark administration’s chaotic effort to deport undocumented immigrants quickly.
buff.ly
March 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In the 1930s the policy in Germany was deport the jews, who were considered immigrants. The German regime ran into this same problem and developed the ultimate solution ....
I've flown @Southwest.com since it flew only in Texas. A lot.
With today's policy changes Southwest has now completely capitulated on the vision of Herb Kelleher. Just another sucky airline nickel and diming customers and making travel as miserable as possible so they can upcharge some relief.
With today's policy changes Southwest has now completely capitulated on the vision of Herb Kelleher. Just another sucky airline nickel and diming customers and making travel as miserable as possible so they can upcharge some relief.
March 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I've flown @Southwest.com since it flew only in Texas. A lot.
With today's policy changes Southwest has now completely capitulated on the vision of Herb Kelleher. Just another sucky airline nickel and diming customers and making travel as miserable as possible so they can upcharge some relief.
With today's policy changes Southwest has now completely capitulated on the vision of Herb Kelleher. Just another sucky airline nickel and diming customers and making travel as miserable as possible so they can upcharge some relief.
I read about Musk v Bannon being Billionaires v Populism. I think people forget that Bannon is the made boy of Robert Mercer, the billionaire hedge fund oligarch. This is a battle among oligarchs, between West Coast money and East Coast money, but Bannon exploits the populist message.
March 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I read about Musk v Bannon being Billionaires v Populism. I think people forget that Bannon is the made boy of Robert Mercer, the billionaire hedge fund oligarch. This is a battle among oligarchs, between West Coast money and East Coast money, but Bannon exploits the populist message.
I don't see near enough coverage of this aspect. The President can grant exemptions from Tariffs. It is like historical Pope's granting indulgences to wealthy supplicants in exchange for a contribution to the church of course.
March 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I don't see near enough coverage of this aspect. The President can grant exemptions from Tariffs. It is like historical Pope's granting indulgences to wealthy supplicants in exchange for a contribution to the church of course.
This is what America stands for.
March 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is what America stands for.
@mcuban.bsky.social The resistance needs a leader to rally behind. One who can give America what it wants: Real, competent, change and leadership, not beholden or pandering to special interests, or hopelessly corrupt. America needs you. Cuban2028.
This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
More accurate, fewer words;
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
March 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
@mcuban.bsky.social The resistance needs a leader to rally behind. One who can give America what it wants: Real, competent, change and leadership, not beholden or pandering to special interests, or hopelessly corrupt. America needs you. Cuban2028.
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Thank You! For being a REAL AMERICAN.
February 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Thank You! For being a REAL AMERICAN.
Every American should read this. Our children, and grandchildren's future hangs in the balance.
www.persuasion.community/p/the-ultima...
www.persuasion.community/p/the-ultima...
The Ultimate Betrayal
America just switched sides in the Ukraine war.
www.persuasion.community
February 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Every American should read this. Our children, and grandchildren's future hangs in the balance.
www.persuasion.community/p/the-ultima...
www.persuasion.community/p/the-ultima...
Every American should be reading Anne Applebaum.
Did Musk fire hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees to increase "efficiency"? I don't think so. There is a better explanation:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
www.theatlantic.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Every American should be reading Anne Applebaum.