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At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
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In Bovino's upside down world, there is no difference between an armed gang member preying on others in his community and a guy working 12 hours a day washing cars, flipping burgers, or installing sheetrock to feed his family — and he wants you to hate and fear both men equally.
Bovino: "Whether they were criminals or individuals that were taking jobs from Americans -- you name it, that's what they were doing. And I'll tell you what's gonna happen. We're gonna go even harder on the streets. If he releases those 650, we're gonna apprehend 1,650 on the streets of Chicago."
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In Bovino's upside down world, there is no difference between an armed gang member preying on others in his community and a guy working 12 hours a day washing cars, flipping burgers, or installing sheetrock to feed his family — and he wants you to hate and fear both men equally.
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The strike is not about whether or not you approve of Starbucks coffee. It's about the workers, who like all workers deserve equitable treatment and fair pay. That is the issue. Why bring up your personal feelings about the coffee? Nobody in this conversation cares. Start another thread about it.
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The strike is not about whether or not you approve of Starbucks coffee. It's about the workers, who like all workers deserve equitable treatment and fair pay. That is the issue. Why bring up your personal feelings about the coffee? Nobody in this conversation cares. Start another thread about it.
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National media: “YES, give us every detail from DNC/Hillary emails hacked by opponents trying to destroy her—we will file daily stories!”
Also: “Hacked emails about Trump and little girls? Nah…he’s too good for business, let’s move along, shall we?”
Conservatives: “The media is biased against us.”
Also: “Hacked emails about Trump and little girls? Nah…he’s too good for business, let’s move along, shall we?”
Conservatives: “The media is biased against us.”
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
National media: “YES, give us every detail from DNC/Hillary emails hacked by opponents trying to destroy her—we will file daily stories!”
Also: “Hacked emails about Trump and little girls? Nah…he’s too good for business, let’s move along, shall we?”
Conservatives: “The media is biased against us.”
Also: “Hacked emails about Trump and little girls? Nah…he’s too good for business, let’s move along, shall we?”
Conservatives: “The media is biased against us.”
The anti immigrant rage was never about going after criminals.
It was always about going after those who aren't EuroAngloNordic-White.
It was always about going after those who aren't EuroAngloNordic-White.
In April, state + fed police raided a bday party near Austin, arresting ~50 people including nine kids.
Cops claimed w/o evidence they’d busted a Tren de Aragua gathering, + only charged two people w/ a crime.
Now, the local DA has dropped both charges
www.texasobserver.org/prosecutors-...
Cops claimed w/o evidence they’d busted a Tren de Aragua gathering, + only charged two people w/ a crime.
Now, the local DA has dropped both charges
www.texasobserver.org/prosecutors-...
Prosecutors Drop Only Criminal Cases from Hays County Airbnb Raid
Pending drug charges have been abandoned from the multi-agency April operation that supposedly targeted Tren de Aragua and led to multiple deportations.
www.texasobserver.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The anti immigrant rage was never about going after criminals.
It was always about going after those who aren't EuroAngloNordic-White.
It was always about going after those who aren't EuroAngloNordic-White.
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The released emails shine a new light on Bannon's attempts to rehabilitate Epstein’s public image.
Steve Bannon is all over the newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, raising questions about the 15 hours of interviews he has promised to release
Newly released emails to and from the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein include correspondence with former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, expanding on previous reporting that Bannon had up to 15 hours...
www.mediamatters.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The released emails shine a new light on Bannon's attempts to rehabilitate Epstein’s public image.
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As someone who has frequently defended free speech rights of sex workers and sex work advocates, it's completely unsurprising but nevertheless galling to be reminded once again how POWERFUL MEN talk fondly about sex work in private while demonizing it and pushing oppressive laws about it publicly.
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
As someone who has frequently defended free speech rights of sex workers and sex work advocates, it's completely unsurprising but nevertheless galling to be reminded once again how POWERFUL MEN talk fondly about sex work in private while demonizing it and pushing oppressive laws about it publicly.
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just had to remind a library patron the title of that book was STARTER VILLAIN not Starterville.
just had to remind a library patron the title of that book was STARTER VILLAIN not Starterville.
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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just had to remind a library patron the title of that book was STARTER VILLAIN not Starterville.
just had to remind a library patron the title of that book was STARTER VILLAIN not Starterville.
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ok maybe the craziest thing about these epstein emails is how many of them are still emailing like this after october 2016 and the wikileaks dnc emails
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ok maybe the craziest thing about these epstein emails is how many of them are still emailing like this after october 2016 and the wikileaks dnc emails
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Trump Press Secretary’s Epstein Spin Implodes as New Info Rattles Him Deeply
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to explain away Trump’s growing panic over new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, a sharp observer of the right explains why MAGA is cracking up over the scandal—and what to expect from it next.
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to explain away Trump’s growing panic over new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, a sharp observer of the right explains why MAGA is cracking up over the scandal—and what to expect from it next.
Trump Press Sec’s Epstein Spin Implodes as New Info Rattles Him Deeply
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to explain away Trump’s growing panic over new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, a sharp observer of the right explains why MAGA is cracking up over the scandal—and what to ex...
newrepublic.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Trump Press Secretary’s Epstein Spin Implodes as New Info Rattles Him Deeply
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to explain away Trump’s growing panic over new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, a sharp observer of the right explains why MAGA is cracking up over the scandal—and what to expect from it next.
As Karoline Leavitt struggles to explain away Trump’s growing panic over new Jeffrey Epstein revelations, a sharp observer of the right explains why MAGA is cracking up over the scandal—and what to expect from it next.
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As Ta-Nehisi Coates said last month:
“.. it’s either one of two things: either you’re cowards or you’re with him. And if you’re with him, you never believed in the things you were talking about to begin with.”
“.. it’s either one of two things: either you’re cowards or you’re with him. And if you’re with him, you never believed in the things you were talking about to begin with.”
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As Ta-Nehisi Coates said last month:
“.. it’s either one of two things: either you’re cowards or you’re with him. And if you’re with him, you never believed in the things you were talking about to begin with.”
“.. it’s either one of two things: either you’re cowards or you’re with him. And if you’re with him, you never believed in the things you were talking about to begin with.”
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I think it was Ta-Nehisi Coates who said just being a decent man is a lotta hard work. These men never did a day of work in their lives.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I think it was Ta-Nehisi Coates who said just being a decent man is a lotta hard work. These men never did a day of work in their lives.
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“We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy . . . and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
“We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy . . . and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
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Someone named Daniel Siad tells Epstein in an email that the owner of Noah Models used to "scout for Trump."
Noah Models was featured in this 2011 PBS documentary, about 12, 13 year old girls being scouted in Siberia for international modeling, and the predatory results.
Noah Models was featured in this 2011 PBS documentary, about 12, 13 year old girls being scouted in Siberia for international modeling, and the predatory results.
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Someone named Daniel Siad tells Epstein in an email that the owner of Noah Models used to "scout for Trump."
Noah Models was featured in this 2011 PBS documentary, about 12, 13 year old girls being scouted in Siberia for international modeling, and the predatory results.
Noah Models was featured in this 2011 PBS documentary, about 12, 13 year old girls being scouted in Siberia for international modeling, and the predatory results.
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I can remember when it was a scandal if the 18 weeks wait figure dropped below 95%. It was only about 10-12 years ago.
The collapse in NHS performance under the last government was truly staggering, and went well beyond the pandemic.
The collapse in NHS performance under the last government was truly staggering, and went well beyond the pandemic.
New NHS England stats, via NHS Confederation:
"The total waiting list for procedures and appointments has dropped to 7.39 million in September, down from 7.41 million in August.
"The proportion of people waiting less than 18 weeks for care stood at 61.8% in September, up from 61.0% in August."
"The total waiting list for procedures and appointments has dropped to 7.39 million in September, down from 7.41 million in August.
"The proportion of people waiting less than 18 weeks for care stood at 61.8% in September, up from 61.0% in August."
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I can remember when it was a scandal if the 18 weeks wait figure dropped below 95%. It was only about 10-12 years ago.
The collapse in NHS performance under the last government was truly staggering, and went well beyond the pandemic.
The collapse in NHS performance under the last government was truly staggering, and went well beyond the pandemic.
the only criminals in that raid were the federal agents violating every right we have in the books. #AbolishICE #AbolishDHS
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
the only criminals in that raid were the federal agents violating every right we have in the books. #AbolishICE #AbolishDHS
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Yeah, I’m going to re-emphasize that in 2015, Michael Wolff was already predicting Trump’s presidency as a moment where people simply had to claim to be victims of political correctness, and they could be forgiven for *child sex trafficking.*
Something absolutely perfect about Larry Summers riffing about the scourge of woke cancel culture being unfair to predatory men in a friendly email to his pal JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Yeah, I’m going to re-emphasize that in 2015, Michael Wolff was already predicting Trump’s presidency as a moment where people simply had to claim to be victims of political correctness, and they could be forgiven for *child sex trafficking.*
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I don't like that we now have to grapple with the fact that Trump's a better writer than Jeffrey Epstein.
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I don't like that we now have to grapple with the fact that Trump's a better writer than Jeffrey Epstein.
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Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
November 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Removing a monument honoring Black US soldiers has nothing to do with DEI. It’s erasure of history and it’s straight-up racism.
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Trump refusing to use the old system of vetting by DOJ of pardon requests means that the most deserving who used to make the cut out of 1000s - decades old smaller cases of people who turned their lives around - get ignored. Now the pardons go to rich connected Republican felons.
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Trump refusing to use the old system of vetting by DOJ of pardon requests means that the most deserving who used to make the cut out of 1000s - decades old smaller cases of people who turned their lives around - get ignored. Now the pardons go to rich connected Republican felons.
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Ken Starr, immediately after being fired for his role in the coverup of sexual abuse at Baylor: I should reach out to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein
this happened! this is a thing that happened!
this happened! this is a thing that happened!
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Ken Starr, immediately after being fired for his role in the coverup of sexual abuse at Baylor: I should reach out to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein
this happened! this is a thing that happened!
this happened! this is a thing that happened!
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FYI, the phrase "the dog who hasn't barked" means the absence of an expected event from Sherlock Holmes. A guard dog's silence about an intruder is key, implying the intruder was known to the dog. The phrase highlights the silent party that should have spoken out, suggesting implicit complicity.
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
FYI, the phrase "the dog who hasn't barked" means the absence of an expected event from Sherlock Holmes. A guard dog's silence about an intruder is key, implying the intruder was known to the dog. The phrase highlights the silent party that should have spoken out, suggesting implicit complicity.
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House Dems on oversight releasing these emails and controlling the narrative is the kind of shit republicans always do but they have to make shit up and mischaracterize their source material. The House Dems have proven my thesis that this can be done effectively without lying. Well done.
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
House Dems on oversight releasing these emails and controlling the narrative is the kind of shit republicans always do but they have to make shit up and mischaracterize their source material. The House Dems have proven my thesis that this can be done effectively without lying. Well done.
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I like how this also lays bare Trump's entire business career as one big scam.
The Kremlin disguised a nearly $100 mn payment to Trump in the form of a brokered real estate deal... and both Jeffrey Epstein and William Pulte were involved in the deal. That's very interesting.
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I like how this also lays bare Trump's entire business career as one big scam.
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This is far worse than anyone expected.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This is far worse than anyone expected.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.