Rhinehold
@rhinehold.org
Podcaster and Author. Host of Politinerd and Rhinehold Rants, co-host of Chris Spangle Show, co-host of Low Key WAL. Political Author, formerly of Watchblog. https://rhinehold.org
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Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
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I can't stop thinking about the purported drug smugglers being murdered by the US military. The punishment for drug offenses isn't the death penalty. This is just bloodlust and men in suits playing with lives they don't care about. It's truly grotesque and gravely compromises this country.
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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“[Let’s] stuff the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” That’s from the guy who helped bring 400 tons of cocaine to the US who Trump pardoned. Trump
pretends he wants to stop the drug trade, but frees from jail a former Honduran president & drug kingpin.
www.americaamerica.news/p/president-...
pretends he wants to stop the drug trade, but frees from jail a former Honduran president & drug kingpin.
www.americaamerica.news/p/president-...
President for the Rich and Powerful
Trump proves that stopping the drug trade means nothing when there's a chance to pardon a dirty politician who made millions by helping to bring 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S.
www.americaamerica.news
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“[Let’s] stuff the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” That’s from the guy who helped bring 400 tons of cocaine to the US who Trump pardoned. Trump
pretends he wants to stop the drug trade, but frees from jail a former Honduran president & drug kingpin.
www.americaamerica.news/p/president-...
pretends he wants to stop the drug trade, but frees from jail a former Honduran president & drug kingpin.
www.americaamerica.news/p/president-...
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The fact that a second strike like that in an armed conflict is definitely a war crime should not completely negate the fact that *there is no war* and ALL the strikes are cold-blooded murder. The whole chain of command are murderers.
December 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The fact that a second strike like that in an armed conflict is definitely a war crime should not completely negate the fact that *there is no war* and ALL the strikes are cold-blooded murder. The whole chain of command are murderers.
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A US military aircraft struck a boat suspected of smuggling drugs several times from the air last week, even though the vessel had turned around and was headed for shore before the strike began. The boat was hit several times until there was no movement on board. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Suspected Venezuela Drug Boat Had Turned Around Before U.S. Strike
The White House said more vessels will be targeted despite unease on Capitol Hill over the legality of attacks.
www.wsj.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A US military aircraft struck a boat suspected of smuggling drugs several times from the air last week, even though the vessel had turned around and was headed for shore before the strike began. The boat was hit several times until there was no movement on board. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Telling it like it is... I especially liked the part where the real story of the 'insane leftist' meme is exposed as the opposite of what is often presented... Originated from the 'calm and untriggered Alex Jones'.
The last 10 minutes is satirical comedy gold.
The last 10 minutes is satirical comedy gold.
Why I Stopped Being Anti-Woke
YouTube video by DarkMatter2525
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Telling it like it is... I especially liked the part where the real story of the 'insane leftist' meme is exposed as the opposite of what is often presented... Originated from the 'calm and untriggered Alex Jones'.
The last 10 minutes is satirical comedy gold.
The last 10 minutes is satirical comedy gold.
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#RememberYourOath
With @malcolmnance.bsky.social and @jollygoodginger.bsky.social in DC at Union station.
General Milley's speech:
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator"
youtu.be/QE72Z92Miwc
With @malcolmnance.bsky.social and @jollygoodginger.bsky.social in DC at Union station.
General Milley's speech:
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator"
youtu.be/QE72Z92Miwc
Remember Your Oath: Washington DC
YouTube video by Malcolm Nance
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
#RememberYourOath
With @malcolmnance.bsky.social and @jollygoodginger.bsky.social in DC at Union station.
General Milley's speech:
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator"
youtu.be/QE72Z92Miwc
With @malcolmnance.bsky.social and @jollygoodginger.bsky.social in DC at Union station.
General Milley's speech:
"We don't take an oath to a wannabe dictator"
youtu.be/QE72Z92Miwc
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“Nearly 70% of people said they believe the American dream—that if you work hard, you will get ahead—no longer holds true or never did, the highest level in nearly 15 years of surveys.”
Exclusive: America is becoming a nation of economic pessimists.
Americans Lose Faith That Hard Work Leads to Economic Gains, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds
Trump is contending with a disconnect between the nation’s sour outlook and traditional measures showing a robust economy.
on.wsj.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“Nearly 70% of people said they believe the American dream—that if you work hard, you will get ahead—no longer holds true or never did, the highest level in nearly 15 years of surveys.”
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"The courts have been unpersuaded that we live in a state of permanent national emergency that is global in scope and decades-long in duration, requiring swift executive action on the theory that Congress could never assemble in time to address the issue. …
www.nationalreview.com/corner/divid...
www.nationalreview.com/corner/divid...
Divided Federal Circuit Gets It Right on Trump’s Unlawful Tariffs | National Review
The courts have been unpersuaded that we live in a state of permanent national emergency.
www.nationalreview.com
September 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"The courts have been unpersuaded that we live in a state of permanent national emergency that is global in scope and decades-long in duration, requiring swift executive action on the theory that Congress could never assemble in time to address the issue. …
www.nationalreview.com/corner/divid...
www.nationalreview.com/corner/divid...
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Kristi Noem's Non-Stop Slander Invites Congress to Ask Melania about Her Close Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/02/k...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/02/k...
Kristi Noem's Non-Stop Slander Invites Congress to Ask Melania about Her Close Ties to Jeffrey Epstein - emptywheel
Kristi Noem has responded to a fourth request from Kilmar Abrego for an order gagging her unsubstantiated claims about him by creating a false censorship attack on CBS.
www.emptywheel.net
September 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Kristi Noem's Non-Stop Slander Invites Congress to Ask Melania about Her Close Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/02/k...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/09/02/k...
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As president, Trump scrapped the successful diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue and escalated with Iran.
After leaving, his criticism of the Gaza war was that Israel wasn't being violent enough.
Then people who say they oppose war in the Middle East voted to give him power a second time.
After leaving, his criticism of the Gaza war was that Israel wasn't being violent enough.
Then people who say they oppose war in the Middle East voted to give him power a second time.
June 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As president, Trump scrapped the successful diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue and escalated with Iran.
After leaving, his criticism of the Gaza war was that Israel wasn't being violent enough.
Then people who say they oppose war in the Middle East voted to give him power a second time.
After leaving, his criticism of the Gaza war was that Israel wasn't being violent enough.
Then people who say they oppose war in the Middle East voted to give him power a second time.
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New thread: there is a press conference regarding the arrest here in East Los Angeles at Ruben Salazar Park. A few dozen, but noticeably growing in size.
Also quick fact check: the authorities were with Homeland Security per HS social media.
Also quick fact check: the authorities were with Homeland Security per HS social media.
June 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
New thread: there is a press conference regarding the arrest here in East Los Angeles at Ruben Salazar Park. A few dozen, but noticeably growing in size.
Also quick fact check: the authorities were with Homeland Security per HS social media.
Also quick fact check: the authorities were with Homeland Security per HS social media.
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📌NOTE: Sending the Marines into ANY U.S. city would be the greatest, anti-American insult TO THE MARINES I have seen in my entire lifetime.
📌This is weak, disgusting and NOT THEIR MISSION. Be about time for retired Marines to start speaking up, because you KNOW you are better than this.
-Navy guy
📌This is weak, disgusting and NOT THEIR MISSION. Be about time for retired Marines to start speaking up, because you KNOW you are better than this.
-Navy guy
June 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
📌NOTE: Sending the Marines into ANY U.S. city would be the greatest, anti-American insult TO THE MARINES I have seen in my entire lifetime.
📌This is weak, disgusting and NOT THEIR MISSION. Be about time for retired Marines to start speaking up, because you KNOW you are better than this.
-Navy guy
📌This is weak, disgusting and NOT THEIR MISSION. Be about time for retired Marines to start speaking up, because you KNOW you are better than this.
-Navy guy
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LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
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MAGA calls most immigrants freeloaders and criminals, but when ICE wants to make quota they show up at workplaces around the country
No judicial arrest warrant in sight because they're not after criminals
44 "administrative" arrests. 44+ lives upended
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
No judicial arrest warrant in sight because they're not after criminals
44 "administrative" arrests. 44+ lives upended
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Immigration officials target 3 Los Angeles sites in raids condemned by area leaders
“Approximately 44 people” were administratively arrested and one person was arrested on an obstruction charge, Homeland Security Investigations said.
www.nbcnews.com
June 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
MAGA calls most immigrants freeloaders and criminals, but when ICE wants to make quota they show up at workplaces around the country
No judicial arrest warrant in sight because they're not after criminals
44 "administrative" arrests. 44+ lives upended
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
No judicial arrest warrant in sight because they're not after criminals
44 "administrative" arrests. 44+ lives upended
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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helpful article from your friends at Reason reason.com/2018/05/31/h...
May 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
helpful article from your friends at Reason reason.com/2018/05/31/h...
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Also a recurring Trump theme is insisting that it would be an unthinkable catastrophe if he were denied powers or immunities that no other president has ever enjoyed, or indeed, even had the chutzpah to claim.
Everyone’s focused on the Leonard Leo bit, but let’s not lose sight of the Greatest Dealmaker in History admitting he can’t get a bill through Congress
May 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Also a recurring Trump theme is insisting that it would be an unthinkable catastrophe if he were denied powers or immunities that no other president has ever enjoyed, or indeed, even had the chutzpah to claim.
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@primevideo.bsky.social Shame on you Bezos for cancelling the Wheel of Time, just when it was recovering from the effects of covid (S1 - limited marketing), writers strike (S2 - no marketing) and then critically acclaimed S3, which again received limited marketing compared to Rings of Power.
May 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
@primevideo.bsky.social Shame on you Bezos for cancelling the Wheel of Time, just when it was recovering from the effects of covid (S1 - limited marketing), writers strike (S2 - no marketing) and then critically acclaimed S3, which again received limited marketing compared to Rings of Power.
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What’s the point of making a TV show anymore? If it’s not reality slop or murder-of-the-week, it never gets to end on its own terms. The third season of Wheel of Time is cinematically gorgeous and made big swings, and while it took a lot of creative liberties from the books it was fun. Dammit!
‘THE WHEEL OF TIME’ has been cancelled by Prime Video after 3 seasons.
May 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
What’s the point of making a TV show anymore? If it’s not reality slop or murder-of-the-week, it never gets to end on its own terms. The third season of Wheel of Time is cinematically gorgeous and made big swings, and while it took a lot of creative liberties from the books it was fun. Dammit!
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May 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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If you want to understand the rise of tech bro fascism, their particular weird brand of scientific racism and eugenics, AI obsession, and their determination to make everything worse, you NEED to learn about the Dark Enlightenment ideology that animates these guys.
Watch @leejamiller.bsky.social:
Watch @leejamiller.bsky.social:
The Ideology Behind The End Of Democracy
YouTube video by Leeja Miller
youtu.be
May 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
If you want to understand the rise of tech bro fascism, their particular weird brand of scientific racism and eugenics, AI obsession, and their determination to make everything worse, you NEED to learn about the Dark Enlightenment ideology that animates these guys.
Watch @leejamiller.bsky.social:
Watch @leejamiller.bsky.social:
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