Rick
@rick-seattle.bsky.social
Happy and relieved to live in a Blue state. Resist. Love Seattle sports and all things UW.
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A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
December 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
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really cannot be emphasized enough that bari weiss has literally never done journalism. i don’t mean that in the pejorative sense. i mean that in the “has never performed the job she was hired to do” sense
One explanation for Bari killing the story is that she did so as a public act of fealty to the administration. But another is that, as an inexperienced journalist, she doesn’t understand that a refusal to go on the record is a kind of comment in and of itself
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
really cannot be emphasized enough that bari weiss has literally never done journalism. i don’t mean that in the pejorative sense. i mean that in the “has never performed the job she was hired to do” sense
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Agree.
Sharyn Alfonsi is standing up.
People need to stand up with her and for her.
Sharyn Alfonsi is standing up.
People need to stand up with her and for her.
Via @liamjscott.bsky.social at the other site here’s the full email from 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. She’s putting her career on the line by fighting here. And she’s fighting for all of us.
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Agree.
Sharyn Alfonsi is standing up.
People need to stand up with her and for her.
Sharyn Alfonsi is standing up.
People need to stand up with her and for her.
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CBS didn't air the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but @propublica.org talked earlier this year to those who Trump had sent to the maximum-security prison in El Salvador:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8IN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8IN...
Venezuelans deported to CECOT and their families speak about their ordeal
YouTube video by ProPublica
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CBS didn't air the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but @propublica.org talked earlier this year to those who Trump had sent to the maximum-security prison in El Salvador:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8IN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8IN...
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Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
m.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
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Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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On left:
Barry Weiss on Monday: "We need to be able to get the principals on the record and on camera."
On right:
Alfonsi on Sun: "If the standard for airing a story becomes 'the government must agree to be interviewed' ... we go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."
Barry Weiss on Monday: "We need to be able to get the principals on the record and on camera."
On right:
Alfonsi on Sun: "If the standard for airing a story becomes 'the government must agree to be interviewed' ... we go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."
December 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
On left:
Barry Weiss on Monday: "We need to be able to get the principals on the record and on camera."
On right:
Alfonsi on Sun: "If the standard for airing a story becomes 'the government must agree to be interviewed' ... we go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."
Barry Weiss on Monday: "We need to be able to get the principals on the record and on camera."
On right:
Alfonsi on Sun: "If the standard for airing a story becomes 'the government must agree to be interviewed' ... we go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."
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What we have here is a top editor spiking a story not because of serious editorial concerns, but because:
1) she is insecure and needs to assert authority;
2) she wants to drive serious journalists out of CBS; and
3) she craves attention, which is her oxygen.
Especially number 3
1) she is insecure and needs to assert authority;
2) she wants to drive serious journalists out of CBS; and
3) she craves attention, which is her oxygen.
Especially number 3
Bari Weiss, cont'd: "I held that story because it wasn't ready. The story presented very powerful testimony of abuse in CECOT, but that testimony has already been reported... The public knows that Venezuelans have been subjected to horrific treatment in this prison... we simply need to do more."
December 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What we have here is a top editor spiking a story not because of serious editorial concerns, but because:
1) she is insecure and needs to assert authority;
2) she wants to drive serious journalists out of CBS; and
3) she craves attention, which is her oxygen.
Especially number 3
1) she is insecure and needs to assert authority;
2) she wants to drive serious journalists out of CBS; and
3) she craves attention, which is her oxygen.
Especially number 3
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
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"If the standard for airing a story becomes, 'the government must agree to be interviewed,' then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from being an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."
Sharyn Alfonsi
Sharyn Alfonsi
December 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
"If the standard for airing a story becomes, 'the government must agree to be interviewed,' then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from being an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state."
Sharyn Alfonsi
Sharyn Alfonsi
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The government gained control of CBS the minute David Ellison/Bari Weiss were put in charge.
December 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The government gained control of CBS the minute David Ellison/Bari Weiss were put in charge.
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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It’s so funny the person who started “The Free Press” is now in charge of state TV.
Bari Weiss spiked the CECOT story because she wanted to have Stephen Miller included and demanded to control the language 60 Minutes used to describe the men who were brutally tortured after being sent to El Salvador without due process.
December 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
It’s so funny the person who started “The Free Press” is now in charge of state TV.
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This video. I agree with Andrew Howard and applaud him for being there and speaking out. Trump is now desecrating memorials. And this won’t be the last. He will do whatever he can get away. That’s what dictators do.
WHERE ARE THE PEOPLE!?
Where is Congress? Where are they?
I want to film this for my kids & my grandkids. I want them to see the day democracy died in Washington, D.C.
Even George is upset 🦮
& we should all be shocked!
No one is here to say this is wrong!
I was born here.
I'm Andrew Howard.
1/5🧵
Where is Congress? Where are they?
I want to film this for my kids & my grandkids. I want them to see the day democracy died in Washington, D.C.
Even George is upset 🦮
& we should all be shocked!
No one is here to say this is wrong!
I was born here.
I'm Andrew Howard.
1/5🧵
December 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This video. I agree with Andrew Howard and applaud him for being there and speaking out. Trump is now desecrating memorials. And this won’t be the last. He will do whatever he can get away. That’s what dictators do.
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I stumbled upon this this morning, December 21. We’re so focused on what’s happening inside our country. We have not been talking about Russia. We need to be concerned that 47 is going to drag us into war and it seems he’d like to be in several places.
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
Meanwhile in Russia: inspired by the Trump administration’s anti-European stance, state TV host Vladimir Solovyov predicted that Russian and American combat troops will jointly storm European cities.
youtu.be/3PWkEmc0we0?...
youtu.be/3PWkEmc0we0?...
Vladimir Solovyov predicts that America and Russia will jointly attack Europe
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I stumbled upon this this morning, December 21. We’re so focused on what’s happening inside our country. We have not been talking about Russia. We need to be concerned that 47 is going to drag us into war and it seems he’d like to be in several places.
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks
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From dog whistles to bull horns, huh.
December 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
From dog whistles to bull horns, huh.
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I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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December 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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🚨 DAILY REMINDER 🚨
I post this video every day so we never forget Jan. 6, 2021 and Trump’s role in the attack on our democracy. An assault on the U.S. Constitution is an assault on America. Never forget. Vote the Republicans out!🇺🇸
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
I post this video every day so we never forget Jan. 6, 2021 and Trump’s role in the attack on our democracy. An assault on the U.S. Constitution is an assault on America. Never forget. Vote the Republicans out!🇺🇸
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🚨 DAILY REMINDER 🚨
I post this video every day so we never forget Jan. 6, 2021 and Trump’s role in the attack on our democracy. An assault on the U.S. Constitution is an assault on America. Never forget. Vote the Republicans out!🇺🇸
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
I post this video every day so we never forget Jan. 6, 2021 and Trump’s role in the attack on our democracy. An assault on the U.S. Constitution is an assault on America. Never forget. Vote the Republicans out!🇺🇸
#StayWoke ✊🏽 #Pinks 🌸
🎥 @mjfree.bsky.social
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Kerry Kennedy has announced a very DIY solution to the addition of Trump’s name to her uncle’s memorial center.
“Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building,
www.thedailybeast.com/jfks-infuria...
“Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building,
www.thedailybeast.com/jfks-infuria...
JFK’s Infuriated Niece Vows to Take Kennedy Center Renaming Into Own Hands
Lawyer Kerry Kennedy is taking up a carpentry side gig in a hands-on plan to rip Donald Trump’s name from her uncle’s memorial.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Kerry Kennedy has announced a very DIY solution to the addition of Trump’s name to her uncle’s memorial center.
“Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building,
www.thedailybeast.com/jfks-infuria...
“Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax and pull those letters off that building,
www.thedailybeast.com/jfks-infuria...
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What the heck! A US citizen being held by ICE! They are out of control.
December 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
What the heck! A US citizen being held by ICE! They are out of control.
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NYT columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed a few weeks ago titled, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out,” lamenting people are too focused on the Epstein scandal + saying "the QAnon mentality has taken over."
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
David Brooks Said ‘Count Me Out’ Of Epstein Story, Then Wound Up In Epstein Photos
There's no indication The New York Times columnist did anything wrong. But wow, the timing of his column and the photo dump is unfortunate!
www.huffpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
NYT columnist David Brooks wrote an op-ed a few weeks ago titled, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out,” lamenting people are too focused on the Epstein scandal + saying "the QAnon mentality has taken over."
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
Today he appeared in 4 photos from the Epstein dump. Welp! www.huffpost.com/entry/david-...
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Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
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Not bad
What every member of my new political party should shout every single day:
Donald Trump inherited the strongest post-Covid economy in the entire industrialized world, and he has singlehandedly fucked it up. Trump has singlehandedly fucked up our economy.
Say it out loud Dems.
Donald Trump inherited the strongest post-Covid economy in the entire industrialized world, and he has singlehandedly fucked it up. Trump has singlehandedly fucked up our economy.
Say it out loud Dems.
December 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Not bad