Mat Matsunaga
@matmatsunaga.bsky.social
Asian American news along with liberal points of view. You may call me the Right Reverend, CFSM.
Does anybody remember the Portland protests in 2020 when there was so much CS and chemical weapons used on civilians that it took many months to disperse? www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
What happened after US police teargassed protesters – a visual investigation
A groundbreaking analysis reveals how Portland, Oregon, was blanketed with toxic chemicals, raising concerns about global teargas use: ‘This was a disaster’
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Does anybody remember the Portland protests in 2020 when there was so much CS and chemical weapons used on civilians that it took many months to disperse? www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Thanks to Trump, I can no longer enjoy my whole, vitamin D milk without getting food poisoning.
Thanks to a toothless industry, it looks like I won’t get it anytime soon.
Thanks to farmers that voted for Trump, I will not be buying any dairy products anytime soon.
Thanks to a toothless industry, it looks like I won’t get it anytime soon.
Thanks to farmers that voted for Trump, I will not be buying any dairy products anytime soon.
May 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Thanks to Trump, I can no longer enjoy my whole, vitamin D milk without getting food poisoning.
Thanks to a toothless industry, it looks like I won’t get it anytime soon.
Thanks to farmers that voted for Trump, I will not be buying any dairy products anytime soon.
Thanks to a toothless industry, it looks like I won’t get it anytime soon.
Thanks to farmers that voted for Trump, I will not be buying any dairy products anytime soon.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
JD Bowman killed the Pope via the evilness and corruption in the administration.
April 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
JD Bowman killed the Pope via the evilness and corruption in the administration.
While I feel for those that are barely getting by, this entire nation needs to feel as much economic pain as possible right now. 77 million voted for this and 92 million that did not vote need to see the consequences. This is what you get, this is what you deserve.
April 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
While I feel for those that are barely getting by, this entire nation needs to feel as much economic pain as possible right now. 77 million voted for this and 92 million that did not vote need to see the consequences. This is what you get, this is what you deserve.
Trade war: Trump’s tariff calculations slammed by some economists
Economists reveal the simple secret to Trump’s ‘crazy’ tariff plan
‘This is to economics what creationism is to biology,’ says Lawrence Summers, ex-treasury secretary and National Economic Council director.
www.scmp.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trade war: Trump’s tariff calculations slammed by some economists
China hits back at US with 34% tariff on American imports in retaliation for Trump’s levies
China hits back at US with 34% tariff on American imports
The tariff comes into effect on April 10 and is part of a raft of measures that includes more rare earths controls.
www.scmp.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
China hits back at US with 34% tariff on American imports in retaliation for Trump’s levies
Interesting take on de minimis.
As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?
The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.
www.scmp.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Interesting take on de minimis.
From the South China Morning Post
‘Deeply unreasonable’: Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei
Cabinet spokeswoman says Taiwan will ‘lodge solemn representation’ with US trade representative and push for negotiations to protect its interests.
www.scmp.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
From the South China Morning Post
A Japanese perspective.
Japan lambastes Trump's tariff as 'extremely regrettable' | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi criticized U.S. President Trump's announcement of a 24 percent reciprocal tariff on Japan but didn't reveal any plans for retaliatory measures.
www.asahi.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A Japanese perspective.
If 10 Senate Dems can’t be bothered with stoping Trump and the GOP, I am done with having any faith in the Democrats. Not one more penny for any Dem candidate until they all get their shit fixed.
We’re on our own folks.
We’re on our own folks.
March 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If 10 Senate Dems can’t be bothered with stoping Trump and the GOP, I am done with having any faith in the Democrats. Not one more penny for any Dem candidate until they all get their shit fixed.
We’re on our own folks.
We’re on our own folks.
If Obama or Biden were to say this, they’d be impeached tomorrow.
Trump lawyer Habba on fired veterans: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment’
Trump lawyer Habba on fired veterans: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment’
Trump lawyer Habba on fired veterans: 'Perhaps they're not fit to have a job at this moment'
The Trump administration is engaged in an effort to slash the federal government workforce. Military veterans make up nearly a third of federal jobs.
www.cnbc.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
If Obama or Biden were to say this, they’d be impeached tomorrow.
Trump lawyer Habba on fired veterans: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment’
Trump lawyer Habba on fired veterans: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment’
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Let’s get something clear. The GOP has the power to keep the government from shutting down in March. They control both chambers of Congress and the White House. If they can’t reach a budget deal within their own ranks, that completely on them.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
February 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Let’s get something clear. The GOP has the power to keep the government from shutting down in March. They control both chambers of Congress and the White House. If they can’t reach a budget deal within their own ranks, that completely on them.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
Dems: Don’t lift a finger to help them. Not one.
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Obama knew
February 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Obama knew
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Yesterday domestic terrorists attempted to intimidate me and Michael Fanone (imagine that 🙄)
Longer video coming soon. Heading back out to go inspire and get in good trouble. 🫶🏽✌🏽
Longer video coming soon. Heading back out to go inspire and get in good trouble. 🫶🏽✌🏽
February 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Yesterday domestic terrorists attempted to intimidate me and Michael Fanone (imagine that 🙄)
Longer video coming soon. Heading back out to go inspire and get in good trouble. 🫶🏽✌🏽
Longer video coming soon. Heading back out to go inspire and get in good trouble. 🫶🏽✌🏽
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For shits and giggles, let’s say a stimulus check is coming. We will donate ours to a worthy charity.
It’s blood money from indiscriminately firing people who chose to make this country better and serve this country, unlike Elmo and the Pervert.
It’s blood money from indiscriminately firing people who chose to make this country better and serve this country, unlike Elmo and the Pervert.
February 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
For shits and giggles, let’s say a stimulus check is coming. We will donate ours to a worthy charity.
It’s blood money from indiscriminately firing people who chose to make this country better and serve this country, unlike Elmo and the Pervert.
It’s blood money from indiscriminately firing people who chose to make this country better and serve this country, unlike Elmo and the Pervert.
Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel
Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel | CNN
Accused Russian money launderer Alexander Vinnik is being released from US custody in exchange for Marc Fogel, a Trump administration source told CNN Wednesday.
www.cnn.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Accused Russian money launderer is being released in exchange for Marc Fogel
If Trump Is Laundering Russian Money, Here’s How It Works
If Trump Is Laundering Russian Money, Here’s How It Works
Shell companies, pseudonyms, shady lawyers, and secrecy: The president’s and his lawyer's business practices match the classic pattern of suspicious activity.
www.wired.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
If Trump Is Laundering Russian Money, Here’s How It Works
Trump’s ties to the Russian mafia go back 3 decades
Trump’s ties to the Russian mafia go back 3 decades
Journalist Craig Unger talks Russia, Trump, and “one of the greatest intelligence operations in history.”
www.vox.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Trump’s ties to the Russian mafia go back 3 decades
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Welcome to the find out phase you MAGA dumb fu*ks. I don't even care that I told you so.
February 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Welcome to the find out phase you MAGA dumb fu*ks. I don't even care that I told you so.
Abuelita is not as good as Ibarra.
February 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Abuelita is not as good as Ibarra.
EO 9066 was the worst day for my family. They had their rights taken away, imprisoned and had everything taken away.
We must never forget and must fight so that it never happens again.
We must never forget and must fight so that it never happens again.
February 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
EO 9066 was the worst day for my family. They had their rights taken away, imprisoned and had everything taken away.
We must never forget and must fight so that it never happens again.
We must never forget and must fight so that it never happens again.
Trump signs
EO stating only he and the AG knows what the law is.
EO stating only he and the AG knows what the law is.
February 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Trump signs
EO stating only he and the AG knows what the law is.
EO stating only he and the AG knows what the law is.