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One can respect the office of the president but assert that this president does not represent the best interests of the U.S. as evidenced by the conduct of foreign policy re Greenland, Ukraine and Venezuela. Closer to home, we are witness to shameful threats to democracy and the rule of law.
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One can respect the office of the president but assert that this president does not represent the best interests of the U.S. as evidenced by the conduct of foreign policy re Greenland, Ukraine and Venezuela. Closer to home, we are witness to shameful threats to democracy and the rule of law.
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As long as we can’t see the 60 minutes episode, I figured I’d reup this little chestnut (have to wonder whether this underreported angle featured in the segment) open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
What's the Real Quid Pro Quo with Bukele?
Hint: It's not about fighting "terrorism," or stopping illegal immigration.
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
As long as we can’t see the 60 minutes episode, I figured I’d reup this little chestnut (have to wonder whether this underreported angle featured in the segment) open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
CURIOUS: the egoistic president loves to see his name on everything except the Epstein files where his name is featured prominently.
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
CURIOUS: the egoistic president loves to see his name on everything except the Epstein files where his name is featured prominently.
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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When they wanted to release the files early this year, they paid $1M in overtime and put 1000 people on it - until they realized what was in the files. Now they’re slow walking the release.
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
When they wanted to release the files early this year, they paid $1M in overtime and put 1000 people on it - until they realized what was in the files. Now they’re slow walking the release.
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BREAKING NEWS: The White House broke the law by failing to release all of the Epstein files.
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
BREAKING NEWS: The White House broke the law by failing to release all of the Epstein files.
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this is illegal
NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
this is illegal
Perhaps it’s naive to think that there is a limit to the continued support of this president by GOP members of Congress, but incredibly we are not there yet. History tells us that there are real dangers when the abuses of a government continue unchecked for too long.
December 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Perhaps it’s naive to think that there is a limit to the continued support of this president by GOP members of Congress, but incredibly we are not there yet. History tells us that there are real dangers when the abuses of a government continue unchecked for too long.
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When you read the comments coming from this president you are reminded what a disgusting, morally bankrupt person he is. He continues to disgrace the office he holds. This is one of those times one might wish we could call for a vote of no confidence.
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
When you read the comments coming from this president you are reminded what a disgusting, morally bankrupt person he is. He continues to disgrace the office he holds. This is one of those times one might wish we could call for a vote of no confidence.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
December 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
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We have a safe vaccine that's proven its worth over three decades. We have a strategy that works. Now obstetricians, pediatricians, insurers, state health departments & others should stand up for fact-based care, protect our children and not mess with success.
We must keep protecting our children.
We must keep protecting our children.
ACIP Votes to End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination
If implemented, this change would put millions of children at greater risk of liver damage, cancer and early death—for no good reason
tomfrieden.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We have a safe vaccine that's proven its worth over three decades. We have a strategy that works. Now obstetricians, pediatricians, insurers, state health departments & others should stand up for fact-based care, protect our children and not mess with success.
We must keep protecting our children.
We must keep protecting our children.
The use of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket is subverting justice in America and currently represents one of the greatest threats to our democracy. It is a disgraceful legacy that Chief Justice Roberts owns.
December 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The use of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket is subverting justice in America and currently represents one of the greatest threats to our democracy. It is a disgraceful legacy that Chief Justice Roberts owns.
What good are these occasional criticisms the senator offers? Lip service is worthless in this case. Stop criticizing and start doing something about it.
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
What good are these occasional criticisms the senator offers? Lip service is worthless in this case. Stop criticizing and start doing something about it.
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Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
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Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
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Time to ask: In whose interests is American foreign policy being conducted?
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Time to ask: In whose interests is American foreign policy being conducted?
The justice system fails the American people once again. Democracy and the rule of law are the victims.
BREAKING: New prosecutor dismisses charges against President Donald Trump and others in Georgia election interference case.
New prosecutor won't pursue charges against Trump and others in Georgia election interference case
The prosecutor handling the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others has decided not to pursue it further.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The justice system fails the American people once again. Democracy and the rule of law are the victims.
Using his official role in trade negotiations to promote a change that benefits his family’s interests and the president’s family interests. We also see it in his push for AI Data Center projects. There is a word for that.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the European Union needs to change its digital regulations in order to get a deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs.
Lutnick Says EU Must Change Digital Rules for Steel Tariff Deal
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the European Union needs to change its digital regulations in order to get a deal to lower steel and aluminum tariffs.
bloom.bg
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Using his official role in trade negotiations to promote a change that benefits his family’s interests and the president’s family interests. We also see it in his push for AI Data Center projects. There is a word for that.
The administration’s peace plan looks like it was written by Putin - no surprise coming from this president. It rewards Russian aggression and reads like a Russian wish list. This disgraceful plan is a betrayal of Ukraine sovereignty, European allies and our own foreign policy. It’s an embarrassment
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The administration’s peace plan looks like it was written by Putin - no surprise coming from this president. It rewards Russian aggression and reads like a Russian wish list. This disgraceful plan is a betrayal of Ukraine sovereignty, European allies and our own foreign policy. It’s an embarrassment
Many people have observed that there is currently a glaring paucity of quality investigative journalism. More significant appears to be a lack of great leadership and commitment to excellence from Publishers and Executive Editors (e.g.,Katherine Graham, Ben Bradley). Truth has been the victim.
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Many people have observed that there is currently a glaring paucity of quality investigative journalism. More significant appears to be a lack of great leadership and commitment to excellence from Publishers and Executive Editors (e.g.,Katherine Graham, Ben Bradley). Truth has been the victim.
Not only did the Senate “Sellout Caucus” undermine the gains from last Tuesday’s election, the focus on this story has provided cover for the despicable presidential pardon of the key players (“coup plotters)” in the attempted overthrow of the 2020 election. Dem leadership has failed.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Not only did the Senate “Sellout Caucus” undermine the gains from last Tuesday’s election, the focus on this story has provided cover for the despicable presidential pardon of the key players (“coup plotters)” in the attempted overthrow of the 2020 election. Dem leadership has failed.