Paul Goldstein
@phgoldstein.bsky.social
Retired biglaw litigator. Anti-fascist. Strong musical, literary & sports interests. You are entitled to my opinion.
“Should Americans begin to hate foreigners wholeheartedly, it will be an indication that they have lost confidence in their own way of life.”THE TRUE BELIEVER, Eric Hoffer, section 73.
November 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
“Should Americans begin to hate foreigners wholeheartedly, it will be an indication that they have lost confidence in their own way of life.”THE TRUE BELIEVER, Eric Hoffer, section 73.
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There had better be trials. And not just for the low-level thugs carrying out these orders, but for everyone up the chain of command.
If we get past this, the solution isn’t to pretend it never happened and invite Stephen Miller to Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
It’s trials w real punishments.
If we get past this, the solution isn’t to pretend it never happened and invite Stephen Miller to Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
It’s trials w real punishments.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
There had better be trials. And not just for the low-level thugs carrying out these orders, but for everyone up the chain of command.
If we get past this, the solution isn’t to pretend it never happened and invite Stephen Miller to Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
It’s trials w real punishments.
If we get past this, the solution isn’t to pretend it never happened and invite Stephen Miller to Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
It’s trials w real punishments.
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No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
Where do I purchase tickets for Dershowitz’s self – defenestration?
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Where do I purchase tickets for Dershowitz’s self – defenestration?
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"The video cut O'Donnell's final question: "So not concerned about the appearance of corruption with this?"
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
Dems want FCC probe of "60 Minutes" trimming Trump Binance pardon exchange
A note said the extended version of the interview had been "condensed for clarity."
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"The video cut O'Donnell's final question: "So not concerned about the appearance of corruption with this?"
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
Cheating at golf is an important element of The Great Gatsby. So the theme of the Schmuck’s Halloween party is darkly appropriate.
November 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Cheating at golf is an important element of The Great Gatsby. So the theme of the Schmuck’s Halloween party is darkly appropriate.
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Remember when Paul Krugman’s columns were soooo wonky.
“It sounds crazy to say that Republicans are making children go hungry to protect pedophiles, but it’s actually a reasonable interpretation of the situation.” - Paul Krugman
“It sounds crazy to say that Republicans are making children go hungry to protect pedophiles, but it’s actually a reasonable interpretation of the situation.” - Paul Krugman
The Hunger Games Begin
40 million Americans are about to lose food stamps
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Remember when Paul Krugman’s columns were soooo wonky.
“It sounds crazy to say that Republicans are making children go hungry to protect pedophiles, but it’s actually a reasonable interpretation of the situation.” - Paul Krugman
“It sounds crazy to say that Republicans are making children go hungry to protect pedophiles, but it’s actually a reasonable interpretation of the situation.” - Paul Krugman
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"There is a clear mental health crisis going on in the Oval Office right now. He is detached from reality. Every politician and pundit, every journalist...knows this. It should be the biggest story in our media. But, shamefully, it isn’t."
Me for 'First Draft':
Me for 'First Draft':
👑 The Madness of King Donald
Mehdi's Monday morning roundup of an increasingly unhinged US president, a new pro-Palestine Irish president, the big Mamdani/AOC/Bernie rally in Queens, and Gavin Newsom's 2028 plans.
zeteo.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"There is a clear mental health crisis going on in the Oval Office right now. He is detached from reality. Every politician and pundit, every journalist...knows this. It should be the biggest story in our media. But, shamefully, it isn’t."
Me for 'First Draft':
Me for 'First Draft':
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Caligula’s spokesperson
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Caligula’s spokesperson
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Old Soviet joke:
Why do ICE agents travel in groups of three?
One can read, one can write, and the third keeps an eye on the two intellectuals
Why do ICE agents travel in groups of three?
One can read, one can write, and the third keeps an eye on the two intellectuals
New ICE recruiting methods have resulted in half of this group of absolute winners failing AN OPEN BOOK TEST
October 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Old Soviet joke:
Why do ICE agents travel in groups of three?
One can read, one can write, and the third keeps an eye on the two intellectuals
Why do ICE agents travel in groups of three?
One can read, one can write, and the third keeps an eye on the two intellectuals
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apple google and meta proud sponsors of the epstein ballroom
October 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
apple google and meta proud sponsors of the epstein ballroom
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Over two dozen companies have donated or pledged funds, including: Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, Palantir, Coinbase, Lockheed Martin, Comcast, T-Mobile, Altria, Reynolds American, Blackstone Group.
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-w...
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-w...
Trump unveils model of triumphal arch to business titans at White House ballroom fundraiser
President Trump has sought to raise $200 million for a new White House ballroom — and has tapped these megacompanies and wealthy individuals for donations.
www.cbsnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Over two dozen companies have donated or pledged funds, including: Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Google, Palantir, Coinbase, Lockheed Martin, Comcast, T-Mobile, Altria, Reynolds American, Blackstone Group.
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-w...
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-w...
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Dems need to make it clear to those paying bribes to have their names etched on the walls of the gilded ballroom:
- their names will be removed
- their ballroom will be demolished
- the East Wing will be restored
- their shame will endure
- their names will be removed
- their ballroom will be demolished
- the East Wing will be restored
- their shame will endure
na.es
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Dems need to make it clear to those paying bribes to have their names etched on the walls of the gilded ballroom:
- their names will be removed
- their ballroom will be demolished
- the East Wing will be restored
- their shame will endure
- their names will be removed
- their ballroom will be demolished
- the East Wing will be restored
- their shame will endure
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An artillery shell fired during 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton on Saturday detonated prematurely over Interstate 5, damaging a California Highway Patrol vehicle on JD Vance's security detail www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
An artillery shell fired during 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton on Saturday detonated prematurely over Interstate 5, damaging a California Highway Patrol vehicle on JD Vance's security detail www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
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Well this isn't what I was told to expect from these protests
October 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Well this isn't what I was told to expect from these protests
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Voters blame Republicans for the shutdown by a 53-37% margin lmao
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Voters blame Republicans for the shutdown by a 53-37% margin lmao
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The specific terms are outlined in the second home rider, which usually requires the borrower to maintain control of the property's use and not to subject it to long-term rental agreements, timeshares, or rental pools that give a third party control over occupancy. Google AI /2
October 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The specific terms are outlined in the second home rider, which usually requires the borrower to maintain control of the property's use and not to subject it to long-term rental agreements, timeshares, or rental pools that give a third party control over occupancy. Google AI /2
AI Overview
A borrower can typically rent out a property secured by a second home mortgage, but they must still meet the lender's occupancy requirements, such as occupying the property for a portion of the year and keeping it available for personal use. /1
A borrower can typically rent out a property secured by a second home mortgage, but they must still meet the lender's occupancy requirements, such as occupying the property for a portion of the year and keeping it available for personal use. /1
October 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
AI Overview
A borrower can typically rent out a property secured by a second home mortgage, but they must still meet the lender's occupancy requirements, such as occupying the property for a portion of the year and keeping it available for personal use. /1
A borrower can typically rent out a property secured by a second home mortgage, but they must still meet the lender's occupancy requirements, such as occupying the property for a portion of the year and keeping it available for personal use. /1
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Our authoritarianism is run on clichés borrowed from the Eastern Europe of twenty years ago. Paid protestors, disloyal cities, evil Soros, vast conspiracies — it was all tiresome then and there, and now it’s pathetic.
Trump: "They're, like, insurrectionists, they're terrible people. But you really wonder why. Why are they doing it? What are they gaining? Other than they're obviously paid. They're paid a lot of money."
October 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Our authoritarianism is run on clichés borrowed from the Eastern Europe of twenty years ago. Paid protestors, disloyal cities, evil Soros, vast conspiracies — it was all tiresome then and there, and now it’s pathetic.
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My wife @pattyskuster.bsky.social is in Portland today. It’s a war zone, insurrectionists and sunflowers everywhere.
October 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
My wife @pattyskuster.bsky.social is in Portland today. It’s a war zone, insurrectionists and sunflowers everywhere.
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genuinely think they are feeding him AI videos
Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."
October 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
genuinely think they are feeding him AI videos
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Agree. Miller wouldn't hesitate to fool an old man to advance his own agenda
genuinely think they are feeding him AI videos
Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."
October 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Agree. Miller wouldn't hesitate to fool an old man to advance his own agenda