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Robert Parker @robert-parker.bsky.social · Nov 24
This is a really good article:

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
www.theatlantic.com
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
The President of the United States is very seriously mentally ill, and elected Republicans are so afraid of him that they won’t do or say anything about it.
December 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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barchart.com
S&P 500 on track for its 8th consecutive green month, its longest winning streak since 2017/18 📈🥳🤑🫂
December 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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postopinions.bsky.social
"President Donald Trump has made no secret of his dislike for wind power over the years," the Editorial Board writes. https://wapo.st/4j7P3cO
Opinion | Pausing offshore wind projects is a blow to America’s energy future
The need for tech-neutral permitting reform has never been clearer.
wapo.st
December 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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colesci.bsky.social
Bit of a wild story. Hearing this second hand, but buckle up.

ICE attempted to pull a Kavanaugh stop last night (Christmas Eve), pulling over my mom’s boss (an LPR). He proved his immigration status, but they decided to go after the coworker he was with instead. It gets wilder from here… 1/
December 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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slate.com
If you want to know the truth about Epstein, read this instead. slate.trib.al/ZP3ioHw
There’s Already a Far More Damning Account of Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes Than Anything in the New Files
It’s sordid and devastating and nuanced.
slate.trib.al
December 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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erinmayequade.bsky.social
Sorry did he just threaten Democrats with death again? Not sure what else “enjoy your last Christmas” means
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump: “Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, & thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to ‘drop him like a dog’ when things got too HOT … Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”
Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, and thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to “drop him like a dog” when things got too HOT, falsely claimed they had nothing to do with him, didn’t know him, said he was a disgusting person, and then blame, of course, President Donald J. Trump, who was actually the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so. When their names get brought out in the ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt (plus one lowlife “Republican,” Massie!), and it is revealed that they are Democrats all, there will be a lot of explaining to do, much like there was when it was made public that the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax was a fictitious story - a total Scam - and had nothing to do with “TRUMP.” The Failing New York Times, among many others, was forced to apologize for their bad and faulty Election “Reporting,” even to the point of losing many subscribers due to their highly inaccurate (FAKE!) coverage. Now the same losers are at it again, only this time so many of their friends, mostly innocent, will be badly hurt and reputationally tarnished. But sadly, that’s the way it is in the World of Corrupt Democrat Politics!!! Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas! President Donald J. Trump
December 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“.. fame and exceptionalism can be very, very destructive. .. I think it’s good to make your own bed, it’s good to go do your shopping, to have your feet on the ground, to know that you’re a human being as well. The other stuff is projection.”

- Annie Lennox, born today in 1954 💕
December 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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meidastouch.com
Epstein survivor Marijke Chartouni reacts to Donald Trump's latest post about Jeffrey Epstein: "Every accusation is a confession. Cheers. 🥂"
December 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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meidastouch.com
This is what's known as "consciousness of guilt"
December 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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barchart.com
Prepare for a historic economic collapse and a U.S. Dollar crash, warns Peter Schiff 🚨🚨 Oh, and Merry Christmas 🎅🫡
December 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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deanobeidallah.bsky.social
Trump talking Epstein so much is called by prosecutors “consciousness of guilt”
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Trump: “Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, & thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to ‘drop him like a dog’ when things got too HOT … Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”
Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, and thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to “drop him like a dog” when things got too HOT, falsely claimed they had nothing to do with him, didn’t know him, said he was a disgusting person, and then blame, of course, President Donald J. Trump, who was actually the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so. When their names get brought out in the ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt (plus one lowlife “Republican,” Massie!), and it is revealed that they are Democrats all, there will be a lot of explaining to do, much like there was when it was made public that the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax was a fictitious story - a total Scam - and had nothing to do with “TRUMP.” The Failing New York Times, among many others, was forced to apologize for their bad and faulty Election “Reporting,” even to the point of losing many subscribers due to their highly inaccurate (FAKE!) coverage. Now the same losers are at it again, only this time so many of their friends, mostly innocent, will be badly hurt and reputationally tarnished. But sadly, that’s the way it is in the World of Corrupt Democrat Politics!!! Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas! President Donald J. Trump
December 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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atrupar.com
Trump: “Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, & thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to ‘drop him like a dog’ when things got too HOT … Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”
Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, and thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to “drop him like a dog” when things got too HOT, falsely claimed they had nothing to do with him, didn’t know him, said he was a disgusting person, and then blame, of course, President Donald J. Trump, who was actually the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so. When their names get brought out in the ongoing Radical Left Witch Hunt (plus one lowlife “Republican,” Massie!), and it is revealed that they are Democrats all, there will be a lot of explaining to do, much like there was when it was made public that the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax was a fictitious story - a total Scam - and had nothing to do with “TRUMP.” The Failing New York Times, among many others, was forced to apologize for their bad and faulty Election “Reporting,” even to the point of losing many subscribers due to their highly inaccurate (FAKE!) coverage. Now the same losers are at it again, only this time so many of their friends, mostly innocent, will be badly hurt and reputationally tarnished. But sadly, that’s the way it is in the World of Corrupt Democrat Politics!!! Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas! President Donald J. Trump
December 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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ellenbraaten.bsky.social
2025 Charles Dickens
Ghost of Christmas past = Projection
Ghost of Christmas Present = Delusion
Ghost of Christmas Future = “last Merry Christmas”
December 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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robertscotthorton.bsky.social
GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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yasharali.bsky.social
Nicki Minaj put a Barb on mute as soon as he started criticizing the Trump administration.
December 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
“.. The concert had been held at the Kennedy Center for 20 years ..”

@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/u...
December 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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monet.bsky.social
Rocks at Port-Goulphar, Belle-Île - 1886
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/1222164
Belle-Ile, a small island off the southern shore of Brittany, was known for its dramatic cliffs, rock formations, and grottoes. As he often did, Claude Monet misjudged the time he would need to explore and capture the beauty of the place, which he variously called “lugubrious,” “terrifying,” and “very beautiful.” He came for two weeks and stayed for more than two months. This canvas is one of a group depicting the frieze of rock formations known as Port-Goulphar. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland
December 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
KIMMEL, to the UK:

“.. It may not seem like it, but we love you guys. .. We’re going through a bit of a wobble right now, but we’ll come around. .. Give us about three years.”

@jimmykimmel.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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atrupar.com
Trump shares and endorses a post calling for Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp to be arrested
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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profmmurray.bsky.social
Never stop calling them KAVANAUGH STOPS.
kovarsky.bsky.social Lee Kovarsky @kovarsky.bsky.social · 3d
Check out the Kavanaugh FN 4; I think it's pretty clear that the Kavanaugh Stop thing has gotten to him:
December 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
Very funny to see Alito complain about the court skipping full briefing and oral arguments for a quick shadow docket decision when he has signed onto innumerable orders that pull the exact same tricks and rebuked colleagues who complain about it ... www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
In this case, the Court has unnecessarily and unwisely departed from standard practice. It raised an argument that respondents waived below, and it now rules in respondents’ favor on that ground. To make matters worse, the Court reaches out and expresses tentative views on other highly important issues on which there is no relevant judicial precedent and on which we have received scant briefing and no oral argument.
December 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
NEW: By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to assist immigration agents. A majority holds that he likely lacks authority to do so. Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
The Government asked this Court to stay the District Court's order. After the response and reply were filed, JUSTICE BARRETT referred the application to the Court. We directed the parties to file supplemental letter briefs on an issue that the District Court had addressed but the parties' initial briefs had not: the meaning of the term "regular forces" in §12406(3). In its supplemental brief, the Government argues that the term refers to civilian law enforcement officers, such as those employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Federal Protective Service. Respondents, echoing the District Court, maintain that the term refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary. We conclude that the term "regular forces" in §12406(3) likely refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary. This interpretation means that to call the Guard into active federal service under §12406(3), the President must be "unable" with the regular military "to execute the laws of the United States." Because the statute requires an assessment of the military's ability to execute the laws, it likely applies only where the military could legally execute the laws. Such circumstances are exceptional: Under the Posse Comitatus Act, the military is prohibited from "execut[ing] the laws" "except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress." 18 U. S. C. §1385. So before the President can federalize the Guard under §12406(3), he likely must have statutory or constitutional authority to execute the laws with the regular military and must be "unable" with those forces to perform that function.
December 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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markey.senate.gov
The Trump admin is trying to shut down Vineyard Wind 1—threatening 3,700 clean energy jobs, $3.7B in savings, and power for 400,000 homes.

@warren.senate.gov and I are demanding access to the “classified” reports used to justify this reckless pause. We won’t let them hide the truth.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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thebulwark.com
There is only one scenario in which America might have need of a “Trump-class” ship: If we wanted an easy way to project power against countries without advanced navies or air forces.
Trump-Class Battleships Are the Navy’s Trump Ballroom
Trump Steaks. Trump University. Trump Coins. Why not? Let’s do this and be legends.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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acyn.bsky.social
Garcia: They are, on one hand, putting names of survivors in these documents that are not redacted. And in these same documents, they're taking extra time and being extra careful to redact the names of the coconspirators
December 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM