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What these women were forced into is being described as massages. I get it; we live in (allegedly) a polite society. But we should be clear that hundreds of men did not travel to islands or parties or NY mansions for neck massages.
“ At just 16 years old, she took a job at Mar a Lago, believing she had secured a dream summer position. But that dream quickly morphed into a nightmare when Ghislaine Maxwell preyed upon her…. They trafficked her”
November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
What these women were forced into is being described as massages. I get it; we live in (allegedly) a polite society. But we should be clear that hundreds of men did not travel to islands or parties or NY mansions for neck massages.
Zero chance Andrew Weissmann has anything to do with Epstein. Trump is such a pathetic loser.
Trump: "As far as the Epstein files, I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I threw him out of my club many years ago because I thought he was a sick pervert. But you know who does have? Bill Clinton. Larry Summers. Andrew Weissmann I hear. It's a Democrat hoax."
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Zero chance Andrew Weissmann has anything to do with Epstein. Trump is such a pathetic loser.
I'm starting to believe Scott Galloway pays for every appearance he makes, including his own podcast, because he's such an enormous fucking loser it's inconceivable anyone voluntarily wants him as a guest. My advice to Ed Elson is GTFO while you still can.
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I'm starting to believe Scott Galloway pays for every appearance he makes, including his own podcast, because he's such an enormous fucking loser it's inconceivable anyone voluntarily wants him as a guest. My advice to Ed Elson is GTFO while you still can.
@scaramucci.bsky.social is back being a Trump dickrider, after all that bullshit about saving democracy, blah blah.
He attacks these guys on @restispoliticsus.bsky.social nearly every episode; now he's an investor.
"Solari Capital ... led a $220 million funding round in July..."
He attacks these guys on @restispoliticsus.bsky.social nearly every episode; now he's an investor.
"Solari Capital ... led a $220 million funding round in July..."
Scaramucci Family Pours $100M Into Trump Sons’ Bitcoin Mining Firm
Anthony Scaramucci and his son, AJ Scaramucci, have invested over $100 million into American Bitcoin, the Bitcoin mining and treasury company cofounded by Eric Trump and backed by Donald Trump Jr., de...
www.tradingview.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@scaramucci.bsky.social is back being a Trump dickrider, after all that bullshit about saving democracy, blah blah.
He attacks these guys on @restispoliticsus.bsky.social nearly every episode; now he's an investor.
"Solari Capital ... led a $220 million funding round in July..."
He attacks these guys on @restispoliticsus.bsky.social nearly every episode; now he's an investor.
"Solari Capital ... led a $220 million funding round in July..."
This here is the frontier edge of throwing Trump out of MAGA and remaking the Republican Party as a 'credible' right-wing group. With Trump gone, Republicans will go quiet and get organized to deliver their white Christian nationalist agenda.
Good to see: @repyassansari.bsky.social tells me she expects 50 Republicans to vote to release Epstein files (agreeing w/MTG). Dems also want to bring in heads of financial institutions on Epstein transactions.
"The dam is breaking," Ansari says. Listen to her here:
newrepublic.com/article/2031...
"The dam is breaking," Ansari says. Listen to her here:
newrepublic.com/article/2031...
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Fresh Epstein Bombshell Should Unnerve Trump
As signs mount that more Republicans than expected will break with Trump on Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Yassamin Ansari explains why Trump has much more to worry about than is commonly known.
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This here is the frontier edge of throwing Trump out of MAGA and remaking the Republican Party as a 'credible' right-wing group. With Trump gone, Republicans will go quiet and get organized to deliver their white Christian nationalist agenda.
Listen. It’s all going fine. Everything is OK, and there’s nothing to worry about.
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Listen. It’s all going fine. Everything is OK, and there’s nothing to worry about.
Trump is absolutely not going to do any of the things that were promised.
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Americans deserve better than the eight Democratic Senators who voted on a promise, without a guarantee, to protect the Affordable Care Act.
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Trump is absolutely not going to do any of the things that were promised.
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Chuck Schumer's favorite movie is the one where a terrorist threatens the police negotiator that he will kill a hostage unless he gets the getaway plane. The cop refuses, so the terrorist kills a hostage, and then the cop says OK and gives the terrorist a private jet.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Chuck Schumer's favorite movie is the one where a terrorist threatens the police negotiator that he will kill a hostage unless he gets the getaway plane. The cop refuses, so the terrorist kills a hostage, and then the cop says OK and gives the terrorist a private jet.
What I most like about this is two people, albeit people with high-profile jobs, still act normal and eat a simple meal together. This is incredibly rare in public PR.
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What I most like about this is two people, albeit people with high-profile jobs, still act normal and eat a simple meal together. This is incredibly rare in public PR.
Turn. Up. The. Volume. 👊
November 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Turn. Up. The. Volume. 👊
Why everyone dragging Erika Couch Kirk?
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Why everyone dragging Erika Couch Kirk?
It is the duty of all good people to short Tesla.
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
It is the duty of all good people to short Tesla.
Perfectly timed release (no pun intended) to calm down the AI bubble chatter. Sex sells, baby. 💶 🚀
Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults
ChatGPT is about to get flirty.
www.theverge.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Perfectly timed release (no pun intended) to calm down the AI bubble chatter. Sex sells, baby. 💶 🚀
Let's 👏 go 👏 Peace Prize!
October 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Let's 👏 go 👏 Peace Prize!
Vice President Emo is a laughingstock.
George Stephanopoulos cuts off JD Vance mid sentence 🤣🔥….this is the way!
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Vice President Emo is a laughingstock.
The good news here is the MAGA faithful probably feel like this is what will keep their most rabid base engaged and happy. This is an early form of desperation; they see the support will break eventually with the economic catastrophe that's on the way.
Citing the great scientific minds of our time — Mel Gibson & Joe Rogan — Casey DeSantis announces that the state of Florida is researching ivermectin to cure cancer.
October 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The good news here is the MAGA faithful probably feel like this is what will keep their most rabid base engaged and happy. This is an early form of desperation; they see the support will break eventually with the economic catastrophe that's on the way.
I know it's silly to feel like this with all that's happening, but when something is in your backyard, it's destabilizing.
Flights Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I know it's silly to feel like this with all that's happening, but when something is in your backyard, it's destabilizing.
If you live in Europe, you can skip the tears for American #soybean farmers. Practically no soybeans are imported from America into the EU. The delicious and inexpensive soya milk I have each day comes mainly from Italy.
October 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
If you live in Europe, you can skip the tears for American #soybean farmers. Practically no soybeans are imported from America into the EU. The delicious and inexpensive soya milk I have each day comes mainly from Italy.
This is a genuine slap across the face of dedicated journalists working at CBS.
In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...
Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report
Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...
www.mediaite.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is a genuine slap across the face of dedicated journalists working at CBS.
Someone will make Trump a few medals or ribbons or pins, and he'll wear them on a dark blue suit like a uniform. That's happening.
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Someone will make Trump a few medals or ribbons or pins, and he'll wear them on a dark blue suit like a uniform. That's happening.
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MontCo PA Visibility Brigade got LOTS of HONKS for our Healthcare 4 All message this AM! GOP shutdown the govt instead of protecting affordable healthcare for Americans. No deal without ACA credits! @fetterman.senate.gov listen to us!
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October 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
MontCo PA Visibility Brigade got LOTS of HONKS for our Healthcare 4 All message this AM! GOP shutdown the govt instead of protecting affordable healthcare for Americans. No deal without ACA credits! @fetterman.senate.gov listen to us!
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Make no mistake, Hegseth’s ordering all US military leadership to a political speech is step one in remaking the military in the image of MAGA. American cities will be under siege within the next year in the lead-up to the 2026 election.
open.spotify.com/episode/12O9...
open.spotify.com/episode/12O9...
America is Closed, Fake Drug Prices, Military Gets Lectured
Hegseth scolded America's military leaders, the Federal goverment has shut down, and Pfizer is offering suspicious drug pricing to appease Trump on tariffs.
difficultopinions.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Make no mistake, Hegseth’s ordering all US military leadership to a political speech is step one in remaking the military in the image of MAGA. American cities will be under siege within the next year in the lead-up to the 2026 election.
open.spotify.com/episode/12O9...
open.spotify.com/episode/12O9...
If Putin were interested in ending his illegal attack on Ukraine, he would not be increasing the number of soldiers preparing to fight in the war.
Russian Troops, Gaza Peace Plan, More Tariffs
Putin calls up more conscripts for Ukraine, Trump's Gaza peace plan is a laughable mess, and the Congress has no idea where US tax revenue is being spent.
difficultopinions.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:53 AM
If Putin were interested in ending his illegal attack on Ukraine, he would not be increasing the number of soldiers preparing to fight in the war.
If I buy some Danish furniture and have it shipped to Germany, do I have to pay tariffs? Sounds sus.
September 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
If I buy some Danish furniture and have it shipped to Germany, do I have to pay tariffs? Sounds sus.
Excellent reporting! This number is simply astonishing. That is over 10K cancellations every hour for a week (or 2.8 per second). Imagine the costs and time necessary to acquire 1.7M customers. 🤯 This is a colossal self-own that should cost Bob Iger his job.
SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
NEW — I wrote about my confirmed scoop from last night that Disney hastened Kimmel's return because of a planned Disney+ streaming price increase announcement coming on Tuesday:
September 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Excellent reporting! This number is simply astonishing. That is over 10K cancellations every hour for a week (or 2.8 per second). Imagine the costs and time necessary to acquire 1.7M customers. 🤯 This is a colossal self-own that should cost Bob Iger his job.