Eddie
@eddievlasblom.bsky.social
Dog lover, Proud Liberal. No patience for conservative stupidity, believes in science, not right wing media. Married to Dyanne Wilson
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I open Episode 7 of the David Frum Show with a rebuttal to claim that US living standards have stagnated over past 40 years www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zdz...
Susan Rice and Trump’s National-Security Disaster | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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May 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I open Episode 7 of the David Frum Show with a rebuttal to claim that US living standards have stagnated over past 40 years www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zdz...
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Trump appointee pleads guilty in prostitution sting.
Kyle Snyder pled guilty to lesser misdemeanor after attending "John School" in Columbus, Ohio.
He wrestled for Ohio State, won gold at Olympics, and just signed with MAGA Hulk Hogan's wrestling league.
In Trump's first term, he served advisor
Kyle Snyder pled guilty to lesser misdemeanor after attending "John School" in Columbus, Ohio.
He wrestled for Ohio State, won gold at Olympics, and just signed with MAGA Hulk Hogan's wrestling league.
In Trump's first term, he served advisor
May 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trump appointee pleads guilty in prostitution sting.
Kyle Snyder pled guilty to lesser misdemeanor after attending "John School" in Columbus, Ohio.
He wrestled for Ohio State, won gold at Olympics, and just signed with MAGA Hulk Hogan's wrestling league.
In Trump's first term, he served advisor
Kyle Snyder pled guilty to lesser misdemeanor after attending "John School" in Columbus, Ohio.
He wrestled for Ohio State, won gold at Olympics, and just signed with MAGA Hulk Hogan's wrestling league.
In Trump's first term, he served advisor
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On the David Frum Show, I asked Shashi Tharoor
why India and Pakistan cannot reach neighborly peace. His answer: the Pakistani state needs conflict to justify military control of every aspect of Pakistan's society and economy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=chiB...
why India and Pakistan cannot reach neighborly peace. His answer: the Pakistani state needs conflict to justify military control of every aspect of Pakistan's society and economy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=chiB...
Shashi Tharoor and the Trump Grift Machine | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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May 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
On the David Frum Show, I asked Shashi Tharoor
why India and Pakistan cannot reach neighborly peace. His answer: the Pakistani state needs conflict to justify military control of every aspect of Pakistan's society and economy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=chiB...
why India and Pakistan cannot reach neighborly peace. His answer: the Pakistani state needs conflict to justify military control of every aspect of Pakistan's society and economy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=chiB...
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Am I the last to know? The Qatar jet offered to Trump turns out to be an item unsuccessfully for sale since 2020. The "gift" is not only a Trump grift, but also an attempted scam on the US taxpayer, who will assume costs the owners no longer wish to pay. onemileatatime.com/qatari-royal...
Qatari Royal Family Selling Boeing 747-8 Private Jet
The Qatari royal family is selling a Boeing 747-8 business jet. Here's what we know about the sale of this epic plane.
onemileatatime.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Am I the last to know? The Qatar jet offered to Trump turns out to be an item unsuccessfully for sale since 2020. The "gift" is not only a Trump grift, but also an attempted scam on the US taxpayer, who will assume costs the owners no longer wish to pay. onemileatatime.com/qatari-royal...
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"I'm more scared than anything, especially after making these videos. I'm not going to sue the government," said woman who goes by eyesofsav.
"I was already targeted by the government, and I don’t want to put my life in any more jeopardy."
This is a U.S. citizen saying this.
"I was already targeted by the government, and I don’t want to put my life in any more jeopardy."
This is a U.S. citizen saying this.
May 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"I'm more scared than anything, especially after making these videos. I'm not going to sue the government," said woman who goes by eyesofsav.
"I was already targeted by the government, and I don’t want to put my life in any more jeopardy."
This is a U.S. citizen saying this.
"I was already targeted by the government, and I don’t want to put my life in any more jeopardy."
This is a U.S. citizen saying this.
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"If you think I'm a mule or a hooker, then fine I don't mind answering a couple questions," said woman who goes by eyesofsav.
"But they moved me into 4 different interrogation rooms."
"That's when I realized...holy shit. This is way different from any search I've ever had."
She is a U.S. citizen.
"But they moved me into 4 different interrogation rooms."
"That's when I realized...holy shit. This is way different from any search I've ever had."
She is a U.S. citizen.
May 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"If you think I'm a mule or a hooker, then fine I don't mind answering a couple questions," said woman who goes by eyesofsav.
"But they moved me into 4 different interrogation rooms."
"That's when I realized...holy shit. This is way different from any search I've ever had."
She is a U.S. citizen.
"But they moved me into 4 different interrogation rooms."
"That's when I realized...holy shit. This is way different from any search I've ever had."
She is a U.S. citizen.
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ICE detains woman who runs anti-Trump TikTok—she is U.S. citizen born & raised.
She was detained for hours as agents searched phone & social media—even demanding financial statements on how much she earns on TikTok.
Her clothing brand is named "Trump For The Dump"—and she donates the proceeds.
She was detained for hours as agents searched phone & social media—even demanding financial statements on how much she earns on TikTok.
Her clothing brand is named "Trump For The Dump"—and she donates the proceeds.
May 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
ICE detains woman who runs anti-Trump TikTok—she is U.S. citizen born & raised.
She was detained for hours as agents searched phone & social media—even demanding financial statements on how much she earns on TikTok.
Her clothing brand is named "Trump For The Dump"—and she donates the proceeds.
She was detained for hours as agents searched phone & social media—even demanding financial statements on how much she earns on TikTok.
Her clothing brand is named "Trump For The Dump"—and she donates the proceeds.
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South Carolina passes Utah for most book bans—10 more books banned from all public schools statewide.
One single parent challenged all the books just banned—Elizabeth "Ivie" Szalai from Beaufort County.
Vote was held after zero debate by Board of Education to ban the books statewide for all ages.
One single parent challenged all the books just banned—Elizabeth "Ivie" Szalai from Beaufort County.
Vote was held after zero debate by Board of Education to ban the books statewide for all ages.
May 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
South Carolina passes Utah for most book bans—10 more books banned from all public schools statewide.
One single parent challenged all the books just banned—Elizabeth "Ivie" Szalai from Beaufort County.
Vote was held after zero debate by Board of Education to ban the books statewide for all ages.
One single parent challenged all the books just banned—Elizabeth "Ivie" Szalai from Beaufort County.
Vote was held after zero debate by Board of Education to ban the books statewide for all ages.
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Episode 5 of the David Frum Show with Anne Applebaum: "the most corrupt presidency in American history." www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpU2...
Anne Applebaum and the Most Corrupt Presidency in American History | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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May 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Episode 5 of the David Frum Show with Anne Applebaum: "the most corrupt presidency in American history." www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpU2...
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Colorado soccer coach detained by ICE at airport—24 hours later family still don't know where he is.
Sulayman Nyang has green card, is married to U.S. citizen & has 3-month-old son.
He has no criminal record — a marijuana possession allegation was dismissed in 2009.
Sulayman Nyang has green card, is married to U.S. citizen & has 3-month-old son.
He has no criminal record — a marijuana possession allegation was dismissed in 2009.
April 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Colorado soccer coach detained by ICE at airport—24 hours later family still don't know where he is.
Sulayman Nyang has green card, is married to U.S. citizen & has 3-month-old son.
He has no criminal record — a marijuana possession allegation was dismissed in 2009.
Sulayman Nyang has green card, is married to U.S. citizen & has 3-month-old son.
He has no criminal record — a marijuana possession allegation was dismissed in 2009.
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Hi I'm here from the 1970s to tell you about the coming Trump stagflation. Latest in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Coming Economic Nightmare
Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation for the first time in decades. It may go on for a long, long time.
www.theatlantic.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hi I'm here from the 1970s to tell you about the coming Trump stagflation. Latest in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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"For Whites Only" & "For Colored Only" signs posted above water fountains & in cafeteria at Georgia elementary school.
A mother is demanding answers after her 1st & 5th graders came home upset from school.
"Things can be taught in a way that doesn’t inflict trauma on children," she said.
A mother is demanding answers after her 1st & 5th graders came home upset from school.
"Things can be taught in a way that doesn’t inflict trauma on children," she said.
April 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"For Whites Only" & "For Colored Only" signs posted above water fountains & in cafeteria at Georgia elementary school.
A mother is demanding answers after her 1st & 5th graders came home upset from school.
"Things can be taught in a way that doesn’t inflict trauma on children," she said.
A mother is demanding answers after her 1st & 5th graders came home upset from school.
"Things can be taught in a way that doesn’t inflict trauma on children," she said.
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Peter Keisler clerked for Judge Robert Bork and Justice Anthony Kennedy. He served as George W. Bush's final acting Attorney General. In 2024, he knocked on doors in Pennsylvania for Kamala Harris. Latest The David Frum show www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdBQ...
Peter Keisler and the Crises of Due Process | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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April 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Peter Keisler clerked for Judge Robert Bork and Justice Anthony Kennedy. He served as George W. Bush's final acting Attorney General. In 2024, he knocked on doors in Pennsylvania for Kamala Harris. Latest The David Frum show www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdBQ...
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Trump promised his followers a cheap and easy victory in his trade war against the world. He secured no allies except El Salvador. America is alone, with the worst hardships for Americans still to come. Latest on the David Frum Show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ7I...
Doug Ford and Trump’s Bad Poker Hand | The David Frum Show
YouTube video by The Atlantic
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April 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump promised his followers a cheap and easy victory in his trade war against the world. He secured no allies except El Salvador. America is alone, with the worst hardships for Americans still to come. Latest on the David Frum Show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ7I...
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How’s he going to get the rest of the world to legally recognise it? DeSantis it’s Gulf of Mexico to us - your move!
April 16, 2025 at 6:57 AM
How’s he going to get the rest of the world to legally recognise it? DeSantis it’s Gulf of Mexico to us - your move!
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The Supreme Court granted Trump de facto impunity for his personal crimes ... and then expected him to obey their judicial orders? Impunity is impunity.
April 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The Supreme Court granted Trump de facto impunity for his personal crimes ... and then expected him to obey their judicial orders? Impunity is impunity.
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Free trade. It's not just a smart idea. It's a beautiful idea. I joined @thebulwark.bsky.social podcast to discuss www.thebulwark.com/p/david-frum...
David Frum: It's Too Late to Stop the Pain
Trump has effectively imposed a trade embargo on China, which means that after the inventory runs out, American retail will soon dry up.
www.thebulwark.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Free trade. It's not just a smart idea. It's a beautiful idea. I joined @thebulwark.bsky.social podcast to discuss www.thebulwark.com/p/david-frum...
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Damn.
Ohio police tackle Black man smoking a cigarette on his own front porch.
Man: "What did I do?"
Police: "It's 4:00am in the morning."
Man: "But what did I do?"
Police: "You're in a high crime area."
Man: "This is my house."
Mansfield, OH police officers then spot the camera and get really quiet.
Man: "What did I do?"
Police: "It's 4:00am in the morning."
Man: "But what did I do?"
Police: "You're in a high crime area."
Man: "This is my house."
Mansfield, OH police officers then spot the camera and get really quiet.
April 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Damn.
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More winning #maga
Microsoft cancels $1 Billion project to build 3 new data centers in Ohio—just 5 days after Trump tariffs.
Licking County, Ohio will now lose roughly 1,000 jobs & $150 million per year in revenue for the local economy.
400–600 construction jobs & 540 permanent jobs were expected to be created.
Licking County, Ohio will now lose roughly 1,000 jobs & $150 million per year in revenue for the local economy.
400–600 construction jobs & 540 permanent jobs were expected to be created.
April 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
More winning #maga
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Today is launch day for the David Frum Show! Wherever you get your podcasts. I'll talk about Trump tariff mayhem - and speak with former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel about anything to learn from the crisis overcome in 2008-2009.
The David Frum Show podcast for @theAtlantic will debut tomorrow.
Listen at Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Or Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/79CBHED...
Or watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqKI...
Listen at Apple Podcasts
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Or Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/79CBHED...
Or watch on YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqKI...
The David Frum Show
News Commentary Podcast · Updated Weekly · To defend democracy, one has to believe in it. To believe in democracy, one has to understand it. Where it came from. How it works. What’s true. What’s not. ...
podcasts.apple.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today is launch day for the David Frum Show! Wherever you get your podcasts. I'll talk about Trump tariff mayhem - and speak with former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel about anything to learn from the crisis overcome in 2008-2009.
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The tiny screws that clamp together the iPhone are made in China. Many of machines that makes the tiny screws are made in USA. In a doomed chase for the basic industries we don't want, Trump will destroy the advanced industries USA has. www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch...
What’s So Screwy About the Trump Tariffs
Trade barriers will make U.S. goods more expensive to produce, costlier to buy, and inferior to the foreign competition.
www.theatlantic.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The tiny screws that clamp together the iPhone are made in China. Many of machines that makes the tiny screws are made in USA. In a doomed chase for the basic industries we don't want, Trump will destroy the advanced industries USA has. www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch...
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A curtain-raiser for today's launch of the David Frum show: Trump commerce secretary says he wants Americans, not Chinese, to drill the tiny screws into iPhones. Question: where do we get the tiny screws? Latest in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch...
What’s So Screwy About the Trump Tariffs
Trade barriers will make U.S. goods more expensive to produce, costlier to buy, and inferior to the foreign competition.
www.theatlantic.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A curtain-raiser for today's launch of the David Frum show: Trump commerce secretary says he wants Americans, not Chinese, to drill the tiny screws into iPhones. Question: where do we get the tiny screws? Latest in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch...
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Yes, the captain intentionally piloted the ship into a huge iceberg, cracking the vessel like an egg.
But the officers insist we'll all greatly benefit from an invigorating midnight swim through Arctic waters.
But the officers insist we'll all greatly benefit from an invigorating midnight swim through Arctic waters.
April 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Yes, the captain intentionally piloted the ship into a huge iceberg, cracking the vessel like an egg.
But the officers insist we'll all greatly benefit from an invigorating midnight swim through Arctic waters.
But the officers insist we'll all greatly benefit from an invigorating midnight swim through Arctic waters.