John Hawes
@john-hawes.bsky.social
Founder. Exporter from Japan. Former urban planner. Loves democracy.
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John Hawes
@john-hawes.bsky.social
· Nov 28
I've been seeing a lot of people on the left and right talking about the 2024 election as if it was a landslide.
So I made this chart to put things in context.
Trump's win was one of the smallest in modern history.
So I made this chart to put things in context.
Trump's win was one of the smallest in modern history.
It was not a landslide. Trump won the popular vote by 1.7%. It was one of the smallest margins in the last 100 years.
This explains what Trump, Elon et al. are actually doing. If you like authoritarianism you're absolutely going to love this guy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSi...
Curtis Yarvin on the End of American Democracy
YouTube video by New York Times Podcasts
www.youtube.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This explains what Trump, Elon et al. are actually doing. If you like authoritarianism you're absolutely going to love this guy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcSi...
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This country has seen some bad moments in the 61 years, 5 months, 16 days I’ve been on this Earth. But it has never, ever before come close to the supertoxic level of stupidity, mendacity, narcissism, nihilism, and moral apathy that threaten to destroy it today.
February 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This country has seen some bad moments in the 61 years, 5 months, 16 days I’ve been on this Earth. But it has never, ever before come close to the supertoxic level of stupidity, mendacity, narcissism, nihilism, and moral apathy that threaten to destroy it today.
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It’s imperative at this point that Europe develop a defense posture independent of the United States, which should be treated as the ally of Russia that it has now become.
Europe's politicians are openly discussing how they could tackle the threat of nuclear attack without American help, in a dramatic sign of the deep crisis engulfing the transatlantic alliance under Donald Trump.
Europe targets homegrown nuclear deterrent as Trump sides with Putin
Germany’s Merz says Britain and France may need to “share” their nuclear weapons as America can’t be relied on to defend NATO.
www.politico.eu
February 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It’s imperative at this point that Europe develop a defense posture independent of the United States, which should be treated as the ally of Russia that it has now become.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
February 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
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I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
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When I talk to kids today and they ask me what I would do if I were 12 today, my answer is always the same, read books and learn how to use AI in every way shape and form you can. It is a living library that gives you responses and can help no matter who you are or where you live.
February 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
When I talk to kids today and they ask me what I would do if I were 12 today, my answer is always the same, read books and learn how to use AI in every way shape and form you can. It is a living library that gives you responses and can help no matter who you are or where you live.
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“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
February 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
“I understand my duty as a prosecutor to mean enforcing the law impartially, and that includes prosecuting a validly returned indictment regardless whether its dismissal would be politically advantageous, to the defendant or to those who appointed me.” - Former Acting USA, SDNY Danielle Sassoon.
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USAID isn’t just foreign aid—it’s a powerful tool for America’s security, influence, and values. Cutting it weakens us while empowering our adversaries. I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Watch my video and share with those who care about America’s future. 🇺🇸👇
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...
Weekend (Monday) Video
USAID, an important soft power benefit.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
USAID isn’t just foreign aid—it’s a powerful tool for America’s security, influence, and values. Cutting it weakens us while empowering our adversaries. I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Watch my video and share with those who care about America’s future. 🇺🇸👇
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/weekend-mo...
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World champion of constantly killing innocent people
December 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM
World champion of constantly killing innocent people
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WHOA 😳! Someone is getting pissed off! 😡
I love it 🥰
I love it 🥰
December 21, 2024 at 1:29 AM
WHOA 😳! Someone is getting pissed off! 😡
I love it 🥰
I love it 🥰
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Jeffries: In our nation's history, 25% of our nation's debt was accumulated during the four years of the former president, 25%. How dare you lecture America about fiscal responsibility ever.
December 19, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Jeffries: In our nation's history, 25% of our nation's debt was accumulated during the four years of the former president, 25%. How dare you lecture America about fiscal responsibility ever.
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Can we just start using WTYS for “We told you so” to save character space over the next 4 years?
December 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Can we just start using WTYS for “We told you so” to save character space over the next 4 years?
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Best article I’ve seen about expectations from the next administration
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
How we'll know if Trump is going to sell America out to China
Keep an eye on the export controls. They are the key.
www.noahpinion.blog
December 15, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Best article I’ve seen about expectations from the next administration
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/how-well-k...
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Land doesn’t vote. Stop pretending it does.
December 14, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Land doesn’t vote. Stop pretending it does.
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This is deeply concerning. Despite its flaws, VOA has been a vital source for human rights news in China, and for the global Chinese-language audience to understand the US and global politics. VOA is not CGTN precisely because it does real journalism.
December 12, 2024 at 2:54 AM
This is deeply concerning. Despite its flaws, VOA has been a vital source for human rights news in China, and for the global Chinese-language audience to understand the US and global politics. VOA is not CGTN precisely because it does real journalism.
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When Trump says "we want our FBI back" what he really means is, he wants to make sure they can never investigate or prosecute him again. This is not democracy.
December 11, 2024 at 8:52 PM
When Trump says "we want our FBI back" what he really means is, he wants to make sure they can never investigate or prosecute him again. This is not democracy.
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If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
December 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM
If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially.
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?
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You may not understand why, but the healthcare insurance and PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX , @X, along with CEOs of other big companies , have more impact on healthcare costs and quality of care in this country, than anything you can do with DOGE
December 5, 2024 at 9:59 PM
You may not understand why, but the healthcare insurance and PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX , @X, along with CEOs of other big companies , have more impact on healthcare costs and quality of care in this country, than anything you can do with DOGE
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An unidentified Chinese vessel struck a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship with a “high-intensity laser” in the West Philippine Sea last week.
Chinese vessel hits BFAR ship with laser six times
An unidentified Chinese vessel struck a BFAR ship with a “high-intensity laser” in the West Philippine Sea last week.
www.inquirer.net
December 9, 2024 at 2:09 AM
An unidentified Chinese vessel struck a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship with a “high-intensity laser” in the West Philippine Sea last week.
NATO Expansion is a LIE. Excellent video by Jake Broe:
youtu.be/7gxssycoxz0
youtu.be/7gxssycoxz0
NATO Expansion is a LIE
YouTube video by Jake Broe
youtu.be
December 8, 2024 at 2:44 AM
NATO Expansion is a LIE. Excellent video by Jake Broe:
youtu.be/7gxssycoxz0
youtu.be/7gxssycoxz0
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Singapore police said they didn’t arrest a Chinese national accused of money laundering because they were not asked to do so by authorities in China – Bloomberg: ‘even though an Interpol Red Notice had been issued for him.’
Singapore Says No China Request Made to Arrest Alleged Money Launderer
Singapore police said they didn’t arrest a Chinese national accused of money laundering because they were not asked to do so by authorities in China, even though an Interpol Red Notice had been issued...
www.bloomberg.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Singapore police said they didn’t arrest a Chinese national accused of money laundering because they were not asked to do so by authorities in China – Bloomberg: ‘even though an Interpol Red Notice had been issued for him.’
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Taiwan calls out Malaysia for removing display of ROC flag from immigration autogate sign at Kuala Lumpur airport – Focus Taiwan
Taiwan calls out Malaysia for removing display of ROC flag at airport - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan called out Malaysia on Friday for removing the display of the Republic of China's (Taiwan) national flag from its airport's automated immigration clearance sign.
focustaiwan.tw
December 7, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Taiwan calls out Malaysia for removing display of ROC flag from immigration autogate sign at Kuala Lumpur airport – Focus Taiwan