Rob Fardon
@robfardon.bsky.social
It isn't Trump. It's those who somehow think he's fit
Today's sign of hope in the battle for democracy comes courtesy of Mag Judge Fitzpatrick:
Fitzpatrick also says that either Halligan is wrong about the grand jury minutes being complete or we are in "uncharted territory" because the indictment returned in open court is not the same as the one presented to & deliberated upon by the grand jury. (h/t @emptywheel.bsky.social )
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today's sign of hope in the battle for democracy comes courtesy of Mag Judge Fitzpatrick:
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November 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
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No words.
No words that aren't profane, anyway.
No words that aren't profane, anyway.
The Trump Organization is reportedly in talks to bring a Trump-branded property to one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest state-owned real estate projects.
In unrelated news, MBS is meeting Trump on Tuesday, in his first visit to the WH since the brutal murder of Khashoggi
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
In unrelated news, MBS is meeting Trump on Tuesday, in his first visit to the WH since the brutal murder of Khashoggi
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/w...
Trump Organization Is Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
No words.
No words that aren't profane, anyway.
No words that aren't profane, anyway.
I missed this yesterday
Breaking from us:
As the Trump administration searches for more space to detain immigrants, it is approaching Washington tribes to see if they will participate.
Nisqually Indian Tribe is saying no.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As the Trump administration searches for more space to detain immigrants, it is approaching Washington tribes to see if they will participate.
Nisqually Indian Tribe is saying no.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
ICE looks to WA tribes to house detained immigrants
The Nisqually Indian Tribe says it is turning down a request from ICE to house detained immigrants on tribal land.
www.seattletimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I missed this yesterday
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
Using money he illegally taxed from U.S. import companies
the president of the united states is trying to give americans $2k in hush money
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Using money he illegally taxed from U.S. import companies
To me, this is a new level
Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction
Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction
The new pardon ends a legal clash over the limits of Trump’s sweeping Day One clemency for those who stormed the Capitol.
dlvr.it
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
To me, this is a new level
Never-ending, in-your-face corruption
President Donald Trump has continued his purchases of municipal and corporate debt this fall, including bonds of companies affected by his administration’s policies
Trump Buys Another $82 Million of Corporate and Municipal Bonds
President Donald Trump has continued his purchases of municipal and corporate debt this fall, including bonds of companies affected by his administration’s policies.
bloom.bg
November 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Never-ending, in-your-face corruption
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If I were a betting man - which officially I'm not - I'd lay $500 on the table. If Newsom wins, Jonathan Martin can have it for the charities of his choice. But if he's washed up by March '28 - as I'm sure he will be - I take $500 from Martin for TB and meningitis. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Admit It. Gavin Newsom Is the 2028 Front-runner.
For years, Democrats and pundits have rolled their eyes at Gavin Newsom. But he’s positioned better than anyone else for the future of politics.
www.politico.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
If I were a betting man - which officially I'm not - I'd lay $500 on the table. If Newsom wins, Jonathan Martin can have it for the charities of his choice. But if he's washed up by March '28 - as I'm sure he will be - I take $500 from Martin for TB and meningitis. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
www.404media.co
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
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Incredible photo.
Those who truly seek to emulate Christ are the natural enemies of this administration.
Those who truly seek to emulate Christ are the natural enemies of this administration.
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Incredible photo.
Those who truly seek to emulate Christ are the natural enemies of this administration.
Those who truly seek to emulate Christ are the natural enemies of this administration.
About to clean out the shed...
November 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
About to clean out the shed...
A lot of folks have been watching MTG recently. Tonight turned out to be the night
A heartbreaking response
November 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
A lot of folks have been watching MTG recently. Tonight turned out to be the night
@allofitwnyc.bsky.social Great segment today with @stefanfatsis.bsky.social . Thanks for taking my call, tell Stefan that Word Freak made me howl with laughter, and that I'll be buying Unabridged.
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
@allofitwnyc.bsky.social Great segment today with @stefanfatsis.bsky.social . Thanks for taking my call, tell Stefan that Word Freak made me howl with laughter, and that I'll be buying Unabridged.
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OJ won’t rest untill he finds the real killers.
President Trump says he's asking the Justice Department to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to high-profile figures, including political foes https://cnn.it/3M1ebp3
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
OJ won’t rest untill he finds the real killers.
But of course. After all, everyone involved is known for respecting proper legal process
In new statement, attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell:
"Maxwell has not requested a commutation - or made a Pardon – application to the second Trump Administration. Prior to any such application a prisoner needs to demonstrate that all possible avenues of appeal have been exhausted"
"Maxwell has not requested a commutation - or made a Pardon – application to the second Trump Administration. Prior to any such application a prisoner needs to demonstrate that all possible avenues of appeal have been exhausted"
November 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
But of course. After all, everyone involved is known for respecting proper legal process
If you don't know, Julie K. Brown @jkbjournalist.bsky.social is the reason Epstein and Maxwell were finally stopped. I can't guess how many girls she saved. Here, she gifts a link to an article about two journalists who are...less of a credit to their profession than she is
NEW: (gift) www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Jeffrey’s journalists: Epstein emails reveal cozy relationship with two reporters
Emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s close interactions with reporters and how Michael Wolff counseled him after the Miami Herald’s South Florida investigation.
www.miamiherald.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you don't know, Julie K. Brown @jkbjournalist.bsky.social is the reason Epstein and Maxwell were finally stopped. I can't guess how many girls she saved. Here, she gifts a link to an article about two journalists who are...less of a credit to their profession than she is
Great quote
'I should suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul by swearing allegiance to one whose character is that of a sottish, stupid, stubborn, worthless, brutish man' -- Tom Paine via the great Jill Lepore
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...)
What Was the American Revolution For?
Amid plans to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial, many are asking whether or not the people really do rule, and whether the law is still king.
www.newyorker.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Great quote
For anyone who thinks they can “work with” or “negotiate with” this administration of thugs, take a seat and read this
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For anyone who thinks they can “work with” or “negotiate with” this administration of thugs, take a seat and read this
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Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
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“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
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November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
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Good morning to whoever came up with "slop" to describe AI output. It's perfect
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Good morning to whoever came up with "slop" to describe AI output. It's perfect
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Bad headline aside, this is a pretty damning portrait of an institution decisively abandoning any real pretense to be a quasi-scholarly outfit in favor of manufacturing whatever slop power demands this week, like a ChatGPT made of meat.
Calling this a "gaffe" is the #BrokenTimes' way to dismiss and forgive the right-wing defense of a white supremacist. Credulity in the excuse of racism is racism.
In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
In Explaining His Gaffe, Heritage Foundation Leader Pleads Ignorance
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Bad headline aside, this is a pretty damning portrait of an institution decisively abandoning any real pretense to be a quasi-scholarly outfit in favor of manufacturing whatever slop power demands this week, like a ChatGPT made of meat.
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NEW: The prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James could be in jeopardy after a federal judge expressed significant doubt that President Trump's handpicked prosecutor was legitimately appointed.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEW: The prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James could be in jeopardy after a federal judge expressed significant doubt that President Trump's handpicked prosecutor was legitimately appointed.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...