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San Franciscan, writer, analyst. Interests: democracy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, cognitive science, art, flowers, pastry.
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Trump's social media meltdown today is pure porn. Not just for Dems or progressives, but for anyone sentient who knows innocent people don't spend months calling something a hoax and then, in the end, claiming their enemies are complicit in the same said hoax.
Spittle and flopsweat as he types.
Spittle and flopsweat as he types.
November 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump's social media meltdown today is pure porn. Not just for Dems or progressives, but for anyone sentient who knows innocent people don't spend months calling something a hoax and then, in the end, claiming their enemies are complicit in the same said hoax.
Spittle and flopsweat as he types.
Spittle and flopsweat as he types.
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Former U.Va. President Details Justice Department Pressure That Led to Ouster www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Former U.Va. President Details Justice Department Pressure That Led to Ouster
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Former U.Va. President Details Justice Department Pressure That Led to Ouster www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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Clyburn calls out Bessent for trying to take credit on a project in his district initiated by Biden.
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Clyburn calls out Bessent for trying to take credit on a project in his district initiated by Biden.
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The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans www.vox.com/politics/468...
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
www.vox.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans www.vox.com/politics/468...
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“President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when U.S. flight disruptions are caused by carriers.” www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
Trump admin drops Biden plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights
The Trump administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan to require airlines pay passengers cash compensation for U.S. flight disruptions.
www.cnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when U.S. flight disruptions are caused by carriers.” www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
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We just have to accept Nazi behavior to move forward? Kind like we have to just accept a little bit of racism? The fact that racism and white supremacy is not a red line is the exact reason we are in this position. The push for making room for redemption that never comes makes room for proliferation
Which brings us to Graham Platner. We spoke with him for a long time today. And we spent probably 20 minutes on the tattoo. We pushed hard. And he answered.
I would like people to listen to that exchange before they call us Nazis (which is absurd since one of our cohosts is a literal Nazi hunter.)
I would like people to listen to that exchange before they call us Nazis (which is absurd since one of our cohosts is a literal Nazi hunter.)
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We just have to accept Nazi behavior to move forward? Kind like we have to just accept a little bit of racism? The fact that racism and white supremacy is not a red line is the exact reason we are in this position. The push for making room for redemption that never comes makes room for proliferation
Everything about Trump & his administration is CORRUPT. His entire administration, the tariffs, ICE & their violent kidnappings/deportations, his crypto, the disgusting unapproved renovations, no bid contracts to cronies, directing prosecutions from the Oval Office, complete destruction of democracy
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Everything about Trump & his administration is CORRUPT. His entire administration, the tariffs, ICE & their violent kidnappings/deportations, his crypto, the disgusting unapproved renovations, no bid contracts to cronies, directing prosecutions from the Oval Office, complete destruction of democracy
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“.. dining with Wall Street bigwigs ..
“.. an opulent revamp of the White House at a time when Americans are struggling ..
“.. a $20 billion bailout for Argentina ..
“.. it is starting to open a rift with his supporters ..”
@tylerpager.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
“.. an opulent revamp of the White House at a time when Americans are struggling ..
“.. a $20 billion bailout for Argentina ..
“.. it is starting to open a rift with his supporters ..”
@tylerpager.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“.. dining with Wall Street bigwigs ..
“.. an opulent revamp of the White House at a time when Americans are struggling ..
“.. a $20 billion bailout for Argentina ..
“.. it is starting to open a rift with his supporters ..”
@tylerpager.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
“.. an opulent revamp of the White House at a time when Americans are struggling ..
“.. a $20 billion bailout for Argentina ..
“.. it is starting to open a rift with his supporters ..”
@tylerpager.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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Robbing you blind while demolishing a wing of the People’s House to build an ugly ass $300 million ballroom.
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Robbing you blind while demolishing a wing of the People’s House to build an ugly ass $300 million ballroom.
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Employees of a minimum-security prison camp in Texas, where convicted child-sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is serving time have been terminated, Maxwell’s lawyer said Friday. https://cnn.it/4pbaX0G
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Employees of a minimum-security prison camp in Texas, where convicted child-sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is serving time have been terminated, Maxwell’s lawyer said Friday. https://cnn.it/4pbaX0G
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look we have fun on here going back and forth with our cousins across the pond but "i don't think the uk is a friend to this country" is one that should get you tossed off into the pacific
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
look we have fun on here going back and forth with our cousins across the pond but "i don't think the uk is a friend to this country" is one that should get you tossed off into the pacific
More no bid contracts for all their friends and family.
Attention on deck: Trump's “Department of War” cosplay name change could cost up to $2 billion www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat... via @nbcnews
Trump's Pentagon name change could cost up to $2 billion
Officially changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War can only be done by Congress and would require updating thousands of signs, rewriting digital code and creating new letterheads,...
www.nbcnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
More no bid contracts for all their friends and family.
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This may be Trump's perfect social media post. A true work of art. He confirms:
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This may be Trump's perfect social media post. A true work of art. He confirms:
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
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I do not like thinking about how vulnerable the U.S. now is to genuine terrorism thanks to this fucking clown show
Nice job senate republicans you fucking clowns
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I do not like thinking about how vulnerable the U.S. now is to genuine terrorism thanks to this fucking clown show
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6. The Canadian government has designated Blood & Honour (B&H) and its armed wing, Combat 18, as terrorist orgs.
B&H has also been banned in Germany and Spain, and had its operations disrupted in France.
globalnews.ca/news/5432851...
B&H has also been banned in Germany and Spain, and had its operations disrupted in France.
globalnews.ca/news/5432851...
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations - National | Globalnews.ca
For the first time, Canada has placed two neo-Nazi groups on its list of outlawed terrorist organizations.
globalnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
6. The Canadian government has designated Blood & Honour (B&H) and its armed wing, Combat 18, as terrorist orgs.
B&H has also been banned in Germany and Spain, and had its operations disrupted in France.
globalnews.ca/news/5432851...
B&H has also been banned in Germany and Spain, and had its operations disrupted in France.
globalnews.ca/news/5432851...
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5. The Trump regime refuses to designate the neo-Nazi Blood & Honour group even though it continues to organize the rally in Budapest every year - in the permissive environment created by Viktor Orban’s authoritarian regime, which is cooperating with the Trump regime on its “Antifa” designations.
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
5. The Trump regime refuses to designate the neo-Nazi Blood & Honour group even though it continues to organize the rally in Budapest every year - in the permissive environment created by Viktor Orban’s authoritarian regime, which is cooperating with the Trump regime on its “Antifa” designations.
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So Rubio didn’t come up with this idea. My question is which Neo Nazi groyper freak at state did?
5. The Trump regime refuses to designate the neo-Nazi Blood & Honour group even though it continues to organize the rally in Budapest every year - in the permissive environment created by Viktor Orban’s authoritarian regime, which is cooperating with the Trump regime on its “Antifa” designations.
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
So Rubio didn’t come up with this idea. My question is which Neo Nazi groyper freak at state did?
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This, from @pbump.com, is a superb description of what pollsters are showing: Trump's support is growing soft, starting w/Epstein.
But the other thing Epstein does--is perfectly designed to do (bc his trolls have ALWAYS been pedo-conspiracy adjacent) is they make it REALLY hard to command attention
But the other thing Epstein does--is perfectly designed to do (bc his trolls have ALWAYS been pedo-conspiracy adjacent) is they make it REALLY hard to command attention
Donald Trump’s presidency hinges on loyalty, which depends on the perception of power. As a lame duck, that perception is already eroding — and the Epstein scandal is now accelerating it.
Opinion | The Epstein divisions among Republicans are hastening Trump's lame-duck status
These polls suggest the issue is a bigger problem than the president wants to admit.
www.msnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This, from @pbump.com, is a superb description of what pollsters are showing: Trump's support is growing soft, starting w/Epstein.
But the other thing Epstein does--is perfectly designed to do (bc his trolls have ALWAYS been pedo-conspiracy adjacent) is they make it REALLY hard to command attention
But the other thing Epstein does--is perfectly designed to do (bc his trolls have ALWAYS been pedo-conspiracy adjacent) is they make it REALLY hard to command attention
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Rubio is wrong.
Major Russian companies like Rosatom, Nornickel and Tatneft have not been fully sanctioned or sanctioned at all. The US could impose more secondary sanctions on oil purchases above the price cap and human rights sanctions for the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
Major Russian companies like Rosatom, Nornickel and Tatneft have not been fully sanctioned or sanctioned at all. The US could impose more secondary sanctions on oil purchases above the price cap and human rights sanctions for the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Rubio is wrong.
Major Russian companies like Rosatom, Nornickel and Tatneft have not been fully sanctioned or sanctioned at all. The US could impose more secondary sanctions on oil purchases above the price cap and human rights sanctions for the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
Major Russian companies like Rosatom, Nornickel and Tatneft have not been fully sanctioned or sanctioned at all. The US could impose more secondary sanctions on oil purchases above the price cap and human rights sanctions for the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
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So basically under Trump our closest allies are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, Hungary, Pakistan, and Argentina. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
So basically under Trump our closest allies are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Israel, Hungary, Pakistan, and Argentina. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Targeting the hungry.
Pulling away healthcare.
Militarizing our cities.
Raising costs.
The American people deserve more.
We’ll keep fighting until they get what they deserve.
More on @meidastouch.com’s
Legal AF.
michaelpopok.substack.com/p/trump-pres...
Pulling away healthcare.
Militarizing our cities.
Raising costs.
The American people deserve more.
We’ll keep fighting until they get what they deserve.
More on @meidastouch.com’s
Legal AF.
michaelpopok.substack.com/p/trump-pres...
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Targeting the hungry.
Pulling away healthcare.
Militarizing our cities.
Raising costs.
The American people deserve more.
We’ll keep fighting until they get what they deserve.
More on @meidastouch.com’s
Legal AF.
michaelpopok.substack.com/p/trump-pres...
Pulling away healthcare.
Militarizing our cities.
Raising costs.
The American people deserve more.
We’ll keep fighting until they get what they deserve.
More on @meidastouch.com’s
Legal AF.
michaelpopok.substack.com/p/trump-pres...
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GOV. WES MOORE: “.. Donald Trump is not going to choose what our democracy looks like. .. The people of Maryland will choose what our democracy looks like.”
@thehill.com #MDgov #redistrict
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@thehill.com #MDgov #redistrict
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November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
GOV. WES MOORE: “.. Donald Trump is not going to choose what our democracy looks like. .. The people of Maryland will choose what our democracy looks like.”
@thehill.com #MDgov #redistrict
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
@thehill.com #MDgov #redistrict
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
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Gary Malphrus strikes again: the Board of Immigration Appeals rules that immigration judges should generally NOT grant administrative closure to children who are eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, simply because the backlogs are lengthy and it might take 4-5 years to get the visa.
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Gary Malphrus strikes again: the Board of Immigration Appeals rules that immigration judges should generally NOT grant administrative closure to children who are eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, simply because the backlogs are lengthy and it might take 4-5 years to get the visa.
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Note: A lot of people keep asking why the docs released the other day weren't released under Biden.
The short answer is 1) alleged ongoing investigation/prosecution, 2) scope 3) Privacy Act and 4) CVRA, which mandates that victims hear from DOJ.
It matters that DOJ is ignoring the latter.
The short answer is 1) alleged ongoing investigation/prosecution, 2) scope 3) Privacy Act and 4) CVRA, which mandates that victims hear from DOJ.
It matters that DOJ is ignoring the latter.
“So you’ve heard nothing from this administration as this has been playing out?”
Epstein Survivor Annie Farmer: “No.”
Epstein Survivor Annie Farmer: “No.”
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Note: A lot of people keep asking why the docs released the other day weren't released under Biden.
The short answer is 1) alleged ongoing investigation/prosecution, 2) scope 3) Privacy Act and 4) CVRA, which mandates that victims hear from DOJ.
It matters that DOJ is ignoring the latter.
The short answer is 1) alleged ongoing investigation/prosecution, 2) scope 3) Privacy Act and 4) CVRA, which mandates that victims hear from DOJ.
It matters that DOJ is ignoring the latter.