J. Nguyen
@hoankiem.bsky.social
Sunny Southern California.
Cal - English Literature & Linguistics.
Enterprise Architect - PMP, CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, InfoSec, Virtualization.
Cal - English Literature & Linguistics.
Enterprise Architect - PMP, CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, InfoSec, Virtualization.
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“The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda.
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
December 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda.
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
Joe Biden was the most pro-LGBTQ rights president ever. Just incredibly sad so many different people’s human rights were stripped away in less than a year because enough Americans chose chaos and others chose lies and apathy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Joe Biden slams Republicans for turning transgender rights into ‘political football’
The former president gave a speech expressing support for LGBTQ+ rights at an LGBTQ+ leaders conference on Friday
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Joe Biden was the most pro-LGBTQ rights president ever. Just incredibly sad so many different people’s human rights were stripped away in less than a year because enough Americans chose chaos and others chose lies and apathy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I’m a progressive but the “all centrist = corporatist” war cry from the left flank is incredibly destructive when the FACT is that most Americans are MODERATES aka CENTRISTS. It is incumbent on progressives to have a persuasive message that brings in all people. Circular firing squads don’t help us.
December 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I’m a progressive but the “all centrist = corporatist” war cry from the left flank is incredibly destructive when the FACT is that most Americans are MODERATES aka CENTRISTS. It is incumbent on progressives to have a persuasive message that brings in all people. Circular firing squads don’t help us.
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This exposé is breathtaking. Witkoff and Kushner do not just have conflicts of interest - thy are deeply woven into a web of Russian influence peddling by "investments". Money, personal ties and geopolitics have become indistinguishable.
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/t...
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This exposé is breathtaking. Witkoff and Kushner do not just have conflicts of interest - thy are deeply woven into a web of Russian influence peddling by "investments". Money, personal ties and geopolitics have become indistinguishable.
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/t...
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At the end of the day, I’m asking you to help build the future Pope Leo sees — and America needs.
His witness calls us to bring a revolution of tenderness into American politics, culture, and media — a different way of being a nation in an age slipping toward cruelty and authoritarian reflex.
His witness calls us to bring a revolution of tenderness into American politics, culture, and media — a different way of being a nation in an age slipping toward cruelty and authoritarian reflex.
A Late-Night Letter About the Revolution of Tenderness Pope Leo Is Calling Us To
Before this day ends, I’m asking you to help build the future Pope Leo sees — and America needs.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
At the end of the day, I’m asking you to help build the future Pope Leo sees — and America needs.
His witness calls us to bring a revolution of tenderness into American politics, culture, and media — a different way of being a nation in an age slipping toward cruelty and authoritarian reflex.
His witness calls us to bring a revolution of tenderness into American politics, culture, and media — a different way of being a nation in an age slipping toward cruelty and authoritarian reflex.
The worst kind of leadership is throwing one’s subordinates under the bus for one’s own egregious mistakes.
December 2, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The worst kind of leadership is throwing one’s subordinates under the bus for one’s own egregious mistakes.
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Rural town lost its only health clinic because of Trump.
Taking bets on how many people in that town voted for him and are now pissed.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/30/p...
Taking bets on how many people in that town voted for him and are now pissed.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/30/p...
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill, even if the politics haven’t | CNN Politics
As the final hues of autumn linger in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 200-person community of Churchville, Virginia, is grappling with the loss of its only health clinic.
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Rural town lost its only health clinic because of Trump.
Taking bets on how many people in that town voted for him and are now pissed.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/30/p...
Taking bets on how many people in that town voted for him and are now pissed.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/30/p...
Like his hero Lyndon Johnson, when Biden sent IRA grants into places that did not vote for him he did the moral thing by helping the Americans hurting the most.
“It was the largest investment in Appalachia since the 1960s’ ‘war on poverty’ under Lyndon Johnson.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“It was the largest investment in Appalachia since the 1960s’ ‘war on poverty’ under Lyndon Johnson.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Deeply demoralizing’: how Trump derailed coal country’s clean-energy revival
Biden earmarked billions for former coal communities in Appalachia – and his successor came and took it away
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Like his hero Lyndon Johnson, when Biden sent IRA grants into places that did not vote for him he did the moral thing by helping the Americans hurting the most.
“It was the largest investment in Appalachia since the 1960s’ ‘war on poverty’ under Lyndon Johnson.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“It was the largest investment in Appalachia since the 1960s’ ‘war on poverty’ under Lyndon Johnson.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Everyone should read this terrifying thread about Hegseth’s published views wrt war crimes. It’s pretty fucking radical …. We needed to hear about this in his confirmation hearing.
A chapter in Hegseth’s book is literally titled “More Lethality, Less Lawyers.”
It’s almost as if there were signs!
It’s almost as if there were signs!
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
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Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
The blood of our dead servant-soldiers are on the hands of WV Gov. Morrissey who volunteered his state national guard, Trump and all his fascist sycophants. All for performative politics and fascist theater. Fuck them all!
Gov. Morrissey says both West Virginia National Guard members shot today in Washington, DC have tragically died from their injuries
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The blood of our dead servant-soldiers are on the hands of WV Gov. Morrissey who volunteered his state national guard, Trump and all his fascist sycophants. All for performative politics and fascist theater. Fuck them all!
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Ukraine relations get even more chaotic. Two factions - Kushner/Witkoff and Vance/Driscoll - are both freelancing to set US policy: cutting out the State Dept, pushing Ukraine to surrender, then leaking to press to claim they are official. Why? Putin is desperate and has called in his assets. A 🧵 1/
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ukraine relations get even more chaotic. Two factions - Kushner/Witkoff and Vance/Driscoll - are both freelancing to set US policy: cutting out the State Dept, pushing Ukraine to surrender, then leaking to press to claim they are official. Why? Putin is desperate and has called in his assets. A 🧵 1/
This is the fighter Alabama needs! @dougjones.bsky.social
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
This is the fighter Alabama needs! @dougjones.bsky.social
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It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
Campaign paperwork is to be filed this week.
www.al.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
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'Does not serve American interests': Ex-ambassador bashes Trump's 'egregious' peace plan
www.rawstory.com/ukraine-war-...
www.rawstory.com/ukraine-war-...
'Does not serve American interests': Ex-ambassador bashes Trump's 'egregious' peace plan
A former U.S. ambassador to Russia bashed the latest peace plan for Russia's war in Ukraine offered by President Donald Trump, arguing that it "reveals American weakness" and does not serve the countr...
www.rawstory.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 AM
'Does not serve American interests': Ex-ambassador bashes Trump's 'egregious' peace plan
www.rawstory.com/ukraine-war-...
www.rawstory.com/ukraine-war-...
Chomsky is seen as a philosopher in some circles. But he has always just been an opiner of subjects he has no expertise in. A prominent critic of the US who launders Soviet now Russian propaganda while living in American comfort.
A charlatan. Just like Epstein.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A charlatan. Just like Epstein.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Chomsky had deeper ties with Epstein than previously known, documents reveal
The philosopher and the sex trafficker were in contact long after Epstein was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, documents reveal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Chomsky is seen as a philosopher in some circles. But he has always just been an opiner of subjects he has no expertise in. A prominent critic of the US who launders Soviet now Russian propaganda while living in American comfort.
A charlatan. Just like Epstein.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A charlatan. Just like Epstein.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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1/ The Kyiv Independent is reporting that Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is "running a shadow operation inside the White House in an effort to sideline pro-Ukraine officials", cutting out Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an effort supported by Vice President J.D. Vance. ⬇️
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
1/ The Kyiv Independent is reporting that Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is "running a shadow operation inside the White House in an effort to sideline pro-Ukraine officials", cutting out Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an effort supported by Vice President J.D. Vance. ⬇️
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Grozev is a reputable investigative journalist
November 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Grozev is a reputable investigative journalist
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If the 28-point plan came from Russia and somehow ended up in the hands of U.S. lawmakers, then we don’t have a “leak” problem we have a foreign influence problem. And anyone downplaying that should not be anywhere near national security decisions.
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
If the 28-point plan came from Russia and somehow ended up in the hands of U.S. lawmakers, then we don’t have a “leak” problem we have a foreign influence problem. And anyone downplaying that should not be anywhere near national security decisions.
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“After Aceituno again told the agents he was a U.S. citizen, they finally threw him out of the van…[And] the agents had taken his car keys.
(Aceituno voted for Trump in 2024 because of the border and the economy. He now calls it ‘the worst decision of my life.’)”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
(Aceituno voted for Trump in 2024 because of the border and the economy. He now calls it ‘the worst decision of my life.’)”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
A Baker, a Pastor, and Charlotte’s Stand Against ICE
How everyday people are reminding the nation what it means to be American.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“After Aceituno again told the agents he was a U.S. citizen, they finally threw him out of the van…[And] the agents had taken his car keys.
(Aceituno voted for Trump in 2024 because of the border and the economy. He now calls it ‘the worst decision of my life.’)”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
(Aceituno voted for Trump in 2024 because of the border and the economy. He now calls it ‘the worst decision of my life.’)”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
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WAPO jumps into the circular-revenue graphic game.
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
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November 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
WAPO jumps into the circular-revenue graphic game.
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
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If you're trying to convince your friends to spend time on Bluesky rather than X, maybe show them this. X is not "the public town square" or about "free speech." It's "just what Elon Musk wants you to see." If you see stuff he doesn't like he'll step in to make sure you don't see it for long.
If you scroll on X, you are only being shown what Elon wants you to see. If you create content on X, no one will see it unless Elon wants them to.
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If you're trying to convince your friends to spend time on Bluesky rather than X, maybe show them this. X is not "the public town square" or about "free speech." It's "just what Elon Musk wants you to see." If you see stuff he doesn't like he'll step in to make sure you don't see it for long.
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Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "Try as much as you can to save democracy and freedom of the press and speech in America. Do not be a copy of a Middle East dictatorship. We look to you as a role model of Western civilization—please maintain it."
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "Try as much as you can to save democracy and freedom of the press and speech in America. Do not be a copy of a Middle East dictatorship. We look to you as a role model of Western civilization—please maintain it."