Chris Phillips
@chriphi.bsky.social
Introvert, programmer, and overthinker.
"These actions are meant to test the West, and ideally divide America from its allies."
Why China and Russia don't fear the West
YouTube video by The Economist
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October 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"These actions are meant to test the West, and ideally divide America from its allies."
This is what the government shutdown is all about.
Maddow: This is what Democrats have been screaming about
YouTube video by MSNBC
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October 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This is what the government shutdown is all about.
There are specific issues we could address to fix democracy in America.
The Crisis of Our TIme I Anthony Scaramucci
YouTube video by Anthony Scaramucci
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October 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
There are specific issues we could address to fix democracy in America.
Why can't he just answer the question?
Hegseth GRILLED After He Did THIS
YouTube video by MoveOn
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October 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Why can't he just answer the question?
Where did liberal ideas come from?
YouTube video by The Economist
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October 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I agree.
Why This Is Not a Normal Government Shutdown
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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October 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I agree.
Seriously? There was no merit to Trump's case. These tech and broadcast companies are setting dangerous precedents by agreeing to settle frivolous lawsuits to gain favor with Trump.
YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension
YouTube is the latest social media company to pay Trump tens of millions of dollars to resolve lawsuits brought before he returned to power. The money will fund a new ballroom at the White House.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Seriously? There was no merit to Trump's case. These tech and broadcast companies are setting dangerous precedents by agreeing to settle frivolous lawsuits to gain favor with Trump.
What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
YouTube video by The Economist
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September 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Follow the money.
Spending Is Up, Not Down, Under Trump | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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September 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Follow the money.
This sounds similar to what happens in some companies when they're going to do a major 'restructure' or have mass layoffs. I think people are right to be concerned.
Hegseth's urgent meeting with military top brass
YouTube video by Washington Post
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September 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This sounds similar to what happens in some companies when they're going to do a major 'restructure' or have mass layoffs. I think people are right to be concerned.
This was made 3 years ago. The pattern is consistent & chilling.
The 10 tactics of fascism | Jason Stanley | Big Think
YouTube video by Big Think
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September 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This was made 3 years ago. The pattern is consistent & chilling.
Patriotic civics content? Meaning teaching an alternate version of history where topics like slavery are omitted? Are we now trying to emulate North Korea's education system?
U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Patriotic civics content? Meaning teaching an alternate version of history where topics like slavery are omitted? Are we now trying to emulate North Korea's education system?
Do companies not realize that the more they surrender to the Trump administration in the pursuit of profit, the more they will have to continue to surrender?
Why was Jimmy Kimmel’s show pulled? Jake Tapper says, ‘follow the money’ | CNN Politics
CNN’s Jake Tapper explores the business pressures caused by the White House that could explain ABC’s decision to “indefinitely” pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Do companies not realize that the more they surrender to the Trump administration in the pursuit of profit, the more they will have to continue to surrender?
With for-profit broadcasters capitulating to the Trump administration's efforts to silence negative coverage of his administration, it's import to support the non-profit broadcasters that won't.
NPR to trim $5 million this year as public radio stations struggle to pay bills
NPR plans to make trims totaling more than $5 million over the course of the coming fiscal year to bring its annual budget into balance. Meanwhile, local stations are asking for more help.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
With for-profit broadcasters capitulating to the Trump administration's efforts to silence negative coverage of his administration, it's import to support the non-profit broadcasters that won't.
I thought Republicans said we don't have a gun problem -- we have a mental health problem.
RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I thought Republicans said we don't have a gun problem -- we have a mental health problem.
Let's see if Trump is really deploying troops to fight crime. Or, is there perhaps a different motivation?
California Gov. Newsom taunts President Trump, GOP leaders on crime
YouTube video by KCRA 3
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August 30, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Let's see if Trump is really deploying troops to fight crime. Or, is there perhaps a different motivation?
Trump knows the minute he leaves office, all his legal problems come back -- some of which could result in prison time. He does not intend to leave office.
Newsom: 'I don't think Donald Trump wants another election.'
YouTube video by POLITICO
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August 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Trump knows the minute he leaves office, all his legal problems come back -- some of which could result in prison time. He does not intend to leave office.
"Donald Trump is not trying to counter crime with these military deployments. He is mounting a counter insurgency against domestic political enemies."
Miles Taylor warns: 'We need America to wake up' as Trump punishes opponents
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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August 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
"Donald Trump is not trying to counter crime with these military deployments. He is mounting a counter insurgency against domestic political enemies."
Let's be clear, ICE aren't POLICE. They don't follow the same rules, protocols, or procedures. They consistently violate people's 4th Amendment rights (citizen and non-citizen alike) without being identifiable or accountable. They operate like a gang, not a a law enforcement agency.
Ice attacks community member
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August 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Let's be clear, ICE aren't POLICE. They don't follow the same rules, protocols, or procedures. They consistently violate people's 4th Amendment rights (citizen and non-citizen alike) without being identifiable or accountable. They operate like a gang, not a a law enforcement agency.
Russia has violated its agreement, and the United States (under Trump) is complicit in this violation. It's not a mystery why the world feels the U.S. is no longer trust-worthy.
August 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Russia has violated its agreement, and the United States (under Trump) is complicit in this violation. It's not a mystery why the world feels the U.S. is no longer trust-worthy.
Actions speak louder than words.
What Happens When Only President Obama Has an Umbrella?
YouTube video by ABC News
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August 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Actions speak louder than words.
Trump's Defense Secretary feels women shouldn't vote? I wonder if he also feels they shouldn't go to school?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted the video profiling Christian Nationalist Pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes same-sex marriage.
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August 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Trump's Defense Secretary feels women shouldn't vote? I wonder if he also feels they shouldn't go to school?