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The Guardian reports that people at the SSA, the agency that manages benefits for nearly 70 million Americans, worry that it’s in a “death spiral” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says
Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapse
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The Guardian reports that people at the SSA, the agency that manages benefits for nearly 70 million Americans, worry that it’s in a “death spiral” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I would like to speak to my fellow Europeans ↓
April 3, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I would like to speak to my fellow Europeans ↓
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Witkoff was a fool for joining that chat from Moscow. But the entire charlatan national security team also chose to put him on that chat when they knew (or should have known) that he was in Moscow. A spy novel based on this level of cretinous behavior would be unbelievable.
If they’re sharing highly classified military plans over Signal while some of the folks on the thread are overseas, what *else* are they doing?
March 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Witkoff was a fool for joining that chat from Moscow. But the entire charlatan national security team also chose to put him on that chat when they knew (or should have known) that he was in Moscow. A spy novel based on this level of cretinous behavior would be unbelievable.
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Just going to repost my essay "Decapitation Strike" from November. We are living through it now.
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Decapitation Strike
Preserving America from Trump's Appointments
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March 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Just going to repost my essay "Decapitation Strike" from November. We are living through it now.
snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
snyder.substack.com/p/decapitati...
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We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
Overflow crowd for Bernie/AOC rally in Greeley, CO — the small one today, big one is in Denver later
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
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One close Trump adviser simply says that the president’s ultimate leverage against certain judges who try to stand in the way of his agenda is that the judiciary does not command an army, while the president of the United States does.
'Move Fast': Inside Team Trump's Furious Defiance of the Courts
Donald Trump's advisers are attacking judges for daring to “control” him. Trump wants the one objecting to his deportation plans to be “IMPEACHED!!!”
www.rollingstone.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
One close Trump adviser simply says that the president’s ultimate leverage against certain judges who try to stand in the way of his agenda is that the judiciary does not command an army, while the president of the United States does.
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The scale of corruption being perpetrated right now is almost beyond the limits of imagination. This is just one example, almost certainly not the greatest.
“Wealthy Chinese investors are quietly funnelling tens of millions of dollars into private companies controlled by Elon Musk using an arrangement that shields their identities from public view” www.ft.com/content/6685...
Chinese investors privately take stakes in Elon Musk’s companies
Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceX
www.ft.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The scale of corruption being perpetrated right now is almost beyond the limits of imagination. This is just one example, almost certainly not the greatest.
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.
February 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.
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President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Live updates: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in Washington, seeking backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.
apnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
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I am writing today in support and defense of personal liberties and free markets. I am writing today in support and defense of personal liberties and free markets.
"A Washington Post submission: Satire today, straight-faced critique tomorrow, I promise"
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"A Washington Post submission: Satire today, straight-faced critique tomorrow, I promise"
snyder.substack.com/p/a-washingt...
A Washington Post submission
Satire today, straight-faced critique tomorrow, I promise
snyder.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I am writing today in support and defense of personal liberties and free markets. I am writing today in support and defense of personal liberties and free markets.
"A Washington Post submission: Satire today, straight-faced critique tomorrow, I promise"
snyder.substack.com/p/a-washingt...
"A Washington Post submission: Satire today, straight-faced critique tomorrow, I promise"
snyder.substack.com/p/a-washingt...
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GOP leaders advise lawmakers to stop hosting town halls altogether.
February 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
GOP leaders advise lawmakers to stop hosting town halls altogether.
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The United States now playing the role that communist satellite states once played in the UN: sponsoring resolutions in its own name but on behalf of Moscow.
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The United States now playing the role that communist satellite states once played in the UN: sponsoring resolutions in its own name but on behalf of Moscow.
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Monitors at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development briefly displayed a fake, AI-generated video depicting President Trump sucking the toes of Elon Musk.
February 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Monitors at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development briefly displayed a fake, AI-generated video depicting President Trump sucking the toes of Elon Musk.
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Kamala Harris delivers an inspiring and uplifting message as she accepts the prestigious Chairman's Award at the NAACP Image Awards. Her powerful words highlight her ongoing commitment to equality, justice, and progress.
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Kamala Harris Delivers Uplifting Message While Accepting Chairman’s Award | NAACP Image Awards '25
YouTube video by BETNetworks
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February 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Kamala Harris delivers an inspiring and uplifting message as she accepts the prestigious Chairman's Award at the NAACP Image Awards. Her powerful words highlight her ongoing commitment to equality, justice, and progress.
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Rep Raskin has been great. Rep Ocasio-Cortez has been great. And Rep Frost and Rep Crockett. Senator Murphy. Maybe no one knew exactly what to do. But such people laid down a clear marker. Let’s respect these and other elected federal representatives who stood out these first few weeks.
February 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Rep Raskin has been great. Rep Ocasio-Cortez has been great. And Rep Frost and Rep Crockett. Senator Murphy. Maybe no one knew exactly what to do. But such people laid down a clear marker. Let’s respect these and other elected federal representatives who stood out these first few weeks.
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As Trump makes concessions to Russia, he is showing weakness on a level unprecedented in modern US history. His position is so weak that it is unlikely to convince anyone. Trump is a sheep in wolf’s clothing. The wolves can tell the difference
"The Weak Strongman"
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"The Weak Strongman"
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The Weak Strongman
Impotence and Unfreedom, Together
snyder.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As Trump makes concessions to Russia, he is showing weakness on a level unprecedented in modern US history. His position is so weak that it is unlikely to convince anyone. Trump is a sheep in wolf’s clothing. The wolves can tell the difference
"The Weak Strongman"
snyder.substack.com/p/the-weak-s...
"The Weak Strongman"
snyder.substack.com/p/the-weak-s...
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Marco Rubio's collaboration with Russia's Sergei Lavrov and Putin is one of the most disgusting acts of betrayal to democracy and our nation. Rubio has secured his place in history of infamy.
February 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Marco Rubio's collaboration with Russia's Sergei Lavrov and Putin is one of the most disgusting acts of betrayal to democracy and our nation. Rubio has secured his place in history of infamy.
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Elon Musk has now set his sights on the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox, insisting on personally ensuring the gold remains intact. The vault was last opened to journalists and a congressional delegation in 1974.
February 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Elon Musk has now set his sights on the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox, insisting on personally ensuring the gold remains intact. The vault was last opened to journalists and a congressional delegation in 1974.
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After we let Russia occupy part of your country and steal your resources, we will occupy the other part and do the same. Quite the starting point for the Americans.
The U.S. seeks to obtain 50% of Ukraine's rare minerals and has signaled openness to deploy American troops to guard them if there is a deal with Russia to end the war, NBC reported on Feb. 15, citing unnamed American officials.
Ukraine war latest: US wants 50% of Ukraine's minerals, may deploy troops to guard them; Zelensky says nearly 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in war
Key developments on Feb. 15-16:
* US wants to get 50% of Ukrainian minerals, may deploy its troops to guard them, NBC reports
* Almost 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, Zelensky says
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kyivindependent.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
After we let Russia occupy part of your country and steal your resources, we will occupy the other part and do the same. Quite the starting point for the Americans.
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"Making Sense of an Unsettling World"
I'll be in conversation with Ivan Krastev @iwm.at this evening, Feb 13, 18:00 CET / 12:00 ET.
Livestream available: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6hZqB...
I'll be in conversation with Ivan Krastev @iwm.at this evening, Feb 13, 18:00 CET / 12:00 ET.
Livestream available: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6hZqB...
IVAN KRASTEV, TIMOTHY SNYDER: Making Sense of an Unsettling World
YouTube video by IWMVienna
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February 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Making Sense of an Unsettling World"
I'll be in conversation with Ivan Krastev @iwm.at this evening, Feb 13, 18:00 CET / 12:00 ET.
Livestream available: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6hZqB...
I'll be in conversation with Ivan Krastev @iwm.at this evening, Feb 13, 18:00 CET / 12:00 ET.
Livestream available: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6hZqB...
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Washington, D.C. yesterday. "Shut down the Senate, Shut down the Senate." Chanted for hours.
More massive #USprotests, ongoing. Sources here report, "Millions of people are getting ready as we speak to take this country back and save the USA. Their days are numbered. Stay tuned." #3E
More massive #USprotests, ongoing. Sources here report, "Millions of people are getting ready as we speak to take this country back and save the USA. Their days are numbered. Stay tuned." #3E
February 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Washington, D.C. yesterday. "Shut down the Senate, Shut down the Senate." Chanted for hours.
More massive #USprotests, ongoing. Sources here report, "Millions of people are getting ready as we speak to take this country back and save the USA. Their days are numbered. Stay tuned." #3E
More massive #USprotests, ongoing. Sources here report, "Millions of people are getting ready as we speak to take this country back and save the USA. Their days are numbered. Stay tuned." #3E