Andrew A. Gentes, PhD
@manleypeebles.bsky.social
Historian, translator, author, expat. Latest books: To the Far North: Diary of a Russian World Traveler; and Russia's Sakhalin Penal Colony, 1849-1917: Imperialism and Exile. Need publisher for latest MS. Living life on your own terms is the best revenge.
I'm not a big fan of organized religion. But if more religious leaders join this man to speak out, it might sway some minds.
📌I am not a religious man, but I stand with this man, and against the most grotesque man on earth, and the broken, immoral people who worship him.
October 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I'm not a big fan of organized religion. But if more religious leaders join this man to speak out, it might sway some minds.
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This strikes me as pretty bad
October 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This strikes me as pretty bad
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Important update! Judge Karin Immergut just issued a broader temporary restraining order that precludes any National Guard troops from being in Oregon for 14 days.
October 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Important update! Judge Karin Immergut just issued a broader temporary restraining order that precludes any National Guard troops from being in Oregon for 14 days.
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It is estimated that there are 14,000 undocumented immigrants in the US convicted of violent felonies.
In June alone, there were nearly 35,000 ICE arrests.
When they tell you they are detaining "the worst of the worst", they are lying.
In June alone, there were nearly 35,000 ICE arrests.
When they tell you they are detaining "the worst of the worst", they are lying.
October 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
It is estimated that there are 14,000 undocumented immigrants in the US convicted of violent felonies.
In June alone, there were nearly 35,000 ICE arrests.
When they tell you they are detaining "the worst of the worst", they are lying.
In June alone, there were nearly 35,000 ICE arrests.
When they tell you they are detaining "the worst of the worst", they are lying.
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Holy shit. Russ Vought is 49. I seriously thought this mutherfucker was in his late 60s. Further proof that being a monster will age you hard.
October 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Holy shit. Russ Vought is 49. I seriously thought this mutherfucker was in his late 60s. Further proof that being a monster will age you hard.
I suspect Trump has over the years developed a highly effective extortion and blackmail racket that is managing to subdue GOP congresspersons and prevent them from acting against him. This, in turn, suggests how corrupt these legislators are.
October 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I suspect Trump has over the years developed a highly effective extortion and blackmail racket that is managing to subdue GOP congresspersons and prevent them from acting against him. This, in turn, suggests how corrupt these legislators are.
Mass shootings have become so routine that the immediate effort to identify the shooter's politics has become something of a parlor game. American society is ill.
September 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Mass shootings have become so routine that the immediate effort to identify the shooter's politics has become something of a parlor game. American society is ill.
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In Trump's unhinged UN speech this week, he expressed support for Ukraine and said he believes Ukraine can win back all of its territory
In reality, the US is doing LESS to support Ukraine than Europe is
In reality, the US is doing LESS to support Ukraine than Europe is
September 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
In Trump's unhinged UN speech this week, he expressed support for Ukraine and said he believes Ukraine can win back all of its territory
In reality, the US is doing LESS to support Ukraine than Europe is
In reality, the US is doing LESS to support Ukraine than Europe is
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Perspective reminder.
26,000 YouTube views for Sinclair’s Charlie Kirk tribute special.
Just for comparison, Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue on any average Wednesday will get between two and four MILLION YouTube views.
Right wing culture is fringe stuff. It is not American culture by any stretch.
Just for comparison, Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue on any average Wednesday will get between two and four MILLION YouTube views.
Right wing culture is fringe stuff. It is not American culture by any stretch.
Everything about this headline is hilarious. And the YouTube views are a reflection of how wildly the right has overblown the number of people paying attention.
September 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Perspective reminder.
There's also no hiding the insanity. Invoke the 25th Amendment.
There’s no hiding the political retaliation and weaponization.
It’s all out in the open.
It’s all out in the open.
September 21, 2025 at 5:53 AM
There's also no hiding the insanity. Invoke the 25th Amendment.
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A Black teen named Kalief Browder was falsely accused of stealing a backpack. He spent 3 years tortured at Rikers & died by suicide
A wealthy white man named Tom Homan was caught by FBI accepting bribes. He was promoted to a powerful law enforcement position
This is what white supremacy looks like
A wealthy white man named Tom Homan was caught by FBI accepting bribes. He was promoted to a powerful law enforcement position
This is what white supremacy looks like
September 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
A Black teen named Kalief Browder was falsely accused of stealing a backpack. He spent 3 years tortured at Rikers & died by suicide
A wealthy white man named Tom Homan was caught by FBI accepting bribes. He was promoted to a powerful law enforcement position
This is what white supremacy looks like
A wealthy white man named Tom Homan was caught by FBI accepting bribes. He was promoted to a powerful law enforcement position
This is what white supremacy looks like
America's major export to the U.K. right now is The Addams Family.
I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
September 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
America's major export to the U.K. right now is The Addams Family.
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I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
September 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
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On Nicole's show today the panel said you will never win with Trump. No matter what you give him he will want more, take more. He's suing Murdoch who put Trump in office!
5 minutes later this shows up on Huffpost. FCC chairman is now going after The Five on ABC. Yes ABC who just fired Kimmel.
5 minutes later this shows up on Huffpost. FCC chairman is now going after The Five on ABC. Yes ABC who just fired Kimmel.
Brendan Carr Suggests FCC Should Look Into ABC's 'The View'
www.huffpost.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
On Nicole's show today the panel said you will never win with Trump. No matter what you give him he will want more, take more. He's suing Murdoch who put Trump in office!
5 minutes later this shows up on Huffpost. FCC chairman is now going after The Five on ABC. Yes ABC who just fired Kimmel.
5 minutes later this shows up on Huffpost. FCC chairman is now going after The Five on ABC. Yes ABC who just fired Kimmel.
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Barbie Bondi lives in QAnon in the Bible:
“On the night Charlie was shot, a 4.1 earthquake struck Utah. In scripture, 40 represents trials; 41 signifies a shift. It hit at 5:57 local time, 7:57 Eastern,” the post read. “Acts 7:57 describes Stephen, the first martyr, stoned as the crowd...
“On the night Charlie was shot, a 4.1 earthquake struck Utah. In scripture, 40 represents trials; 41 signifies a shift. It hit at 5:57 local time, 7:57 Eastern,” the post read. “Acts 7:57 describes Stephen, the first martyr, stoned as the crowd...
Karoline Leavitt Posts Bonkers Religious Theory About Charlie Kirk's Death
The White House press secretary shared the claim on Instagram.
www.huffpost.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Barbie Bondi lives in QAnon in the Bible:
“On the night Charlie was shot, a 4.1 earthquake struck Utah. In scripture, 40 represents trials; 41 signifies a shift. It hit at 5:57 local time, 7:57 Eastern,” the post read. “Acts 7:57 describes Stephen, the first martyr, stoned as the crowd...
“On the night Charlie was shot, a 4.1 earthquake struck Utah. In scripture, 40 represents trials; 41 signifies a shift. It hit at 5:57 local time, 7:57 Eastern,” the post read. “Acts 7:57 describes Stephen, the first martyr, stoned as the crowd...
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ALSOBROOKS: Did you receive a call from the secretary upon reports an active shooter at CDC HQ had shot at employees?
MONAREZ: I did not speak to the secretary on the 8th or any successive day
A: So are you telling me the HHS secretary failed to even give you a courtesy call?
M: He didnt call me
MONAREZ: I did not speak to the secretary on the 8th or any successive day
A: So are you telling me the HHS secretary failed to even give you a courtesy call?
M: He didnt call me
September 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
ALSOBROOKS: Did you receive a call from the secretary upon reports an active shooter at CDC HQ had shot at employees?
MONAREZ: I did not speak to the secretary on the 8th or any successive day
A: So are you telling me the HHS secretary failed to even give you a courtesy call?
M: He didnt call me
MONAREZ: I did not speak to the secretary on the 8th or any successive day
A: So are you telling me the HHS secretary failed to even give you a courtesy call?
M: He didnt call me
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The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”
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RFKjr gave orders to Dr. Susan Monarez for her not to speak to US Senators. He put a gag order on the senate-confirmed CDC director. Scream this story from every rooftop. Impeach and remove RFKjr.
September 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
RFKjr gave orders to Dr. Susan Monarez for her not to speak to US Senators. He put a gag order on the senate-confirmed CDC director. Scream this story from every rooftop. Impeach and remove RFKjr.
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It is OK to call fascists fascists.
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
It is OK to call fascists fascists.
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Just because I saw someone mention it: There’s no reason to think that TPUSA/Kirk had a significant effect on the 2024 election. The turnout operation was non-existent and claims that they/he are the central (or even a major) cause of young voters moving right aren’t backed by any actual evidence.
September 14, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Just because I saw someone mention it: There’s no reason to think that TPUSA/Kirk had a significant effect on the 2024 election. The turnout operation was non-existent and claims that they/he are the central (or even a major) cause of young voters moving right aren’t backed by any actual evidence.
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