Douglas Giles, PhD
@dgilesphd.bsky.social
Professor of social/political philosophy, author bringing philosophy out of the ivory tower into real life. Willing to dig deeper. Unafraid of complexities. Dealing with causes, not symptoms, in the struggles for justice. https://dgilesauthor.com
Just a reminder that Chuck Schumer is a Clinton Democrat, meaning he's a corporate-money-grubbing Republican with a slightly blue tinge around the edges.
November 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Just a reminder that Chuck Schumer is a Clinton Democrat, meaning he's a corporate-money-grubbing Republican with a slightly blue tinge around the edges.
About the Chuck Schumer Corporate Democrats handing Project 2025 and Mike Johnson a win.
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
About the Chuck Schumer Corporate Democrats handing Project 2025 and Mike Johnson a win.
A history of the world in two sentences.
September 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A history of the world in two sentences.
There is no dispute that Charlie Kirk did say that and similar sentiments. Karen Attiah simply stated a well-known truth. But then . . .
September 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
There is no dispute that Charlie Kirk did say that and similar sentiments. Karen Attiah simply stated a well-known truth. But then . . .
Why Trump Is Not a Fascist
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We need to dig beneath surface imagery
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We need to dig beneath surface imagery
September 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Why Trump Is Not a Fascist
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We need to dig beneath surface imagery
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We need to dig beneath surface imagery
Assata Shakur on freedom.
September 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Assata Shakur on freedom.
Whoever counts the votes controls the election.
The Project 2025-Trump regime is turning the US Federal Government into a corrupt corporate political machine.
It's not fascism, it's all too American.
1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting Tammany Hall Boss, William Tweed.
The Project 2025-Trump regime is turning the US Federal Government into a corrupt corporate political machine.
It's not fascism, it's all too American.
1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting Tammany Hall Boss, William Tweed.
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Whoever counts the votes controls the election.
The Project 2025-Trump regime is turning the US Federal Government into a corrupt corporate political machine.
It's not fascism, it's all too American.
1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting Tammany Hall Boss, William Tweed.
The Project 2025-Trump regime is turning the US Federal Government into a corrupt corporate political machine.
It's not fascism, it's all too American.
1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast depicting Tammany Hall Boss, William Tweed.
Have you noticed how tired Trump looks this week?
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August 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Have you noticed how tired Trump looks this week?
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But they did, good people at The Lever, they did; partly because Biden broke his promise not to run for re-election leaving the party unable to build a better alternative.
August 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
But they did, good people at The Lever, they did; partly because Biden broke his promise not to run for re-election leaving the party unable to build a better alternative.
When I lived near Colchester, Essex, I encountered a similar low level of competence.
August 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
When I lived near Colchester, Essex, I encountered a similar low level of competence.
July 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Yes, they are the #EpsteinTrumpFiles but don't expect MAGA to be bothered by it.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Yes, they are the #EpsteinTrumpFiles but don't expect MAGA to be bothered by it.
youtu.be/uUzcHRTgBz0
youtu.be/uUzcHRTgBz0
Ozzy Osborne? Hmm . . .
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July 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Ozzy Osborne? Hmm . . .
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Society's obsession with celebrity.
July 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Society's obsession with celebrity.
Trump's tragic tariff troubles. The cause.
July 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Trump's tragic tariff troubles. The cause.
I voted for Harris, but your meme completely misses the problem.
July 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I voted for Harris, but your meme completely misses the problem.
Just like it's Netanyahu and Likkud's mission to annihilate Palestinians and Iranians. Why your double standard?
June 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Just like it's Netanyahu and Likkud's mission to annihilate Palestinians and Iranians. Why your double standard?
I've Lowered Prices on My Books About the Right Wing
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#Politics #Philosophy
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#Politics #Philosophy
June 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I've Lowered Prices on My Books About the Right Wing
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#Politics #Philosophy
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#Politics #Philosophy
On Iran and nuclear weapons.
June 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On Iran and nuclear weapons.