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In just three months in office, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has produced a run of chaos that is unmatched in the Pentagon's recent history. His inner circle — military veterans who, like him, had little experience running large, complex organizations — is in shambles.
Under Pete Hegseth, Chaos Prevails at the Pentagon
The defense secretary’s inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing among civil servants and senior military officials.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In just three months in office, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has produced a run of chaos that is unmatched in the Pentagon's recent history. His inner circle — military veterans who, like him, had little experience running large, complex organizations — is in shambles.
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Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
April 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
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The Russian-backed government of Serbia under pressure tonight as massive protests fill the center of Belgrade.
It seems that only the US hasn't gotten the note that Russian-backed fascism just isn't cool anymore.
It seems that only the US hasn't gotten the note that Russian-backed fascism just isn't cool anymore.
March 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Russian-backed government of Serbia under pressure tonight as massive protests fill the center of Belgrade.
It seems that only the US hasn't gotten the note that Russian-backed fascism just isn't cool anymore.
It seems that only the US hasn't gotten the note that Russian-backed fascism just isn't cool anymore.
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Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
March 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
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Wow. Marine LePen with sympathetic words for Ukraine
www.lefigaro.fr/politique/ma...
www.lefigaro.fr/politique/ma...
Marine Le Pen condamne «la brutalité» de la décision des États-Unis de suspendre l’aide à l’Ukraine
INFO LE FIGARO - La candidate «naturelle» du RN à la prochaine présidentielle change de ton vis-à-vis de l’administration Trump. «C’est très cruel pour les soldats ukrainiens engagés dans une défense ...
www.lefigaro.fr
March 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Wow. Marine LePen with sympathetic words for Ukraine
www.lefigaro.fr/politique/ma...
www.lefigaro.fr/politique/ma...
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Stalin blamed the kulaks for their own starvation. Anyone who blames Zelensky for Trump's decision to cut arms and intelligence has succumbed to the same logic.
March 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Stalin blamed the kulaks for their own starvation. Anyone who blames Zelensky for Trump's decision to cut arms and intelligence has succumbed to the same logic.
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of course
SCOOP: The new DOGE official seeking private taxpayer information at the IRS has ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch considered part of Putin's inner circle.
Sam Corcos is married to a woman who partnered w/ a VC firm handling Suleyman Kerimov's money.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Sam Corcos is married to a woman who partnered w/ a VC firm handling Suleyman Kerimov's money.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
New DOGE Staffer Has Ties to a Sanctioned Russian Oligarch
Corcos, a new member of Elon Musk’s DOGE team, reportedly showed up at the IRS demanding detailed info about American taxpayers to hunt for fraud.
www.rollingstone.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
of course
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Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers died in Iraq. No one gave Kyiv any minerals open.substack.com/pub/countero...
Ukraine fought alongside US in Iraq; never demanded minerals
As the two fight over a minerals deal, we review the little-remembered sacrifices that Ukraine made when fighting in the U.S.-led war in Iraq – sacrifices Ukraine never asked to be compensated for.
open.substack.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Eighteen Ukrainian soldiers died in Iraq. No one gave Kyiv any minerals open.substack.com/pub/countero...
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“It is effectively sending a message to all the lawyers that you best not challenge this administration, or you, your lawyers and your clients will suffer. It is the most un-American thing I’ve ever heard.”
wapo.st/3FfoeDI
wapo.st/3FfoeDI
Trump expands retribution campaign against law firms that aided his foes
Trump hit another major law firm that worked for his political rivals with an executive order seeking to limit its ability to work for the U.S. government.
wapo.st
March 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“It is effectively sending a message to all the lawyers that you best not challenge this administration, or you, your lawyers and your clients will suffer. It is the most un-American thing I’ve ever heard.”
wapo.st/3FfoeDI
wapo.st/3FfoeDI
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🇺🇦Supporters of Ukraine have unfurled the world’s largest Ukrainian flag on the White House ellipse, pushing for the U.S. to continue its aid against the Russian invasion: “Do not abandon Ukraine!”
March 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🇺🇦Supporters of Ukraine have unfurled the world’s largest Ukrainian flag on the White House ellipse, pushing for the U.S. to continue its aid against the Russian invasion: “Do not abandon Ukraine!”
There is a straight line from Citizens United to where we are today. Corporations are NOT people and SCOTUS is no longer an independent branch. Not because they are afraid, but because they agree with this administration.
February 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
There is a straight line from Citizens United to where we are today. Corporations are NOT people and SCOTUS is no longer an independent branch. Not because they are afraid, but because they agree with this administration.
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A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.
February 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A reminder: Vladimir Putin could end the war in Ukraine right now, just by ordering his soldiers to go home. No need for treaties or negotiations.
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So, friends, we have finally found some "waste, fraud, and abuse" in the federal government. $400m worth, and it is from Musk himself. He's just outright stealing money now.
It appears Musk is forcing the State Department to buy $400m worth of armored Tesla cybertrucks which one would assume would be placed prominently outside American embassies across the world as a marketing and sales effort for his flagging company.
Interesting: the State Department’s procurement forecast detailing a $400 million order for "armored Tesla" has now been edited to "armored electric vehicles." The document shows the edit was made tonight at 9:12 p.m. -- after it was highlighted in reports
February 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
So, friends, we have finally found some "waste, fraud, and abuse" in the federal government. $400m worth, and it is from Musk himself. He's just outright stealing money now.
Watching the pundits talk about how the Democrats lost white men and don’t know how to get them back. It’s not complicated. Stop the identity politics and lift all boats. ALL. Talk about the issues we ALL face and how we will solve them. See Barrack Obama’s or Paul Wellstone’s campaign.
February 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Watching the pundits talk about how the Democrats lost white men and don’t know how to get them back. It’s not complicated. Stop the identity politics and lift all boats. ALL. Talk about the issues we ALL face and how we will solve them. See Barrack Obama’s or Paul Wellstone’s campaign.
I’m just beginning my transition away from monetized social media. Hi everyone!!
February 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I’m just beginning my transition away from monetized social media. Hi everyone!!