Göran Semb
@sembtext.bsky.social
Swedish translator of comics. Liberal.
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There is no doubt that Hegseth has ordered our troops to commit war crimes. He fired all the TJAGs his first week for a reason. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
Ordering our troops to commit murder is a crime. Period.
The Washington Post story on the 'take no prisoners' order from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is clear evidence that the Trump Administration is giving illegal orders to our troops
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November 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
There is no doubt that Hegseth has ordered our troops to commit war crimes. He fired all the TJAGs his first week for a reason. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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I do wonder if this is it. WTF is Donald Trump doing w Venezuela? Like we've had US presidents do crazy things. I mean we invaded Iraq and toppled its government more or less for no reason. But as someone who covered that story very closely they DID have reasons. They were bad ...
November 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I do wonder if this is it. WTF is Donald Trump doing w Venezuela? Like we've had US presidents do crazy things. I mean we invaded Iraq and toppled its government more or less for no reason. But as someone who covered that story very closely they DID have reasons. They were bad ...
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
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I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
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The basic truths that escape “both sides.”
Since January 2023, the New York Times has cited Rep. Ralph Norman, R-SC, in 78 stories. None mentioned that Norman secretly urged the Trump White House in 2021 to declare martial law – in effect, a military-backed coup. Norman wasn’t charged, but the NYT gave him a “pardon” anyway.
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How the media ‘pardon’ political criminals
News outlets paper over the ugly pasts of right-wing extremists
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November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The basic truths that escape “both sides.”
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Bone-sawed body parts don't just "happen."
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Bone-sawed body parts don't just "happen."
Disgusting.
Disgusting.
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"Insubordinate."
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
Donald Trump Says ABC Should Lose Its Broadcast License After Getting Irate Over Reporter’s Questions About Jamal Khashoggi Murder, Jeffrey Epstein Files
Donald Trump called for ABC to lose its broadcast license over a reporter's questions about the Khashoggi murder and the Epstein files.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"Insubordinate."
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
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MUCH BETTER.
NO QUESTION.
NO QUESTION.
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
MUCH BETTER.
NO QUESTION.
NO QUESTION.
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The Epstein Survivors confirm Trump killed a Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, fired the prosecutors, then stole the files. I'll discuss today at Noon PT/3 PM ET www.youtube.com/live/49HUqKI...
LIVE: WOW! Trump PULLS PLUG on KEY INVESTIGATION Into THE FILES
Today, Trump killed a Biden investigation into the Epstein coconspirators, the criminal contempt proceedings against the DOJ are back on track, and over two hours of Halligan’s grand jury proceedings ...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Epstein Survivors confirm Trump killed a Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, fired the prosecutors, then stole the files. I'll discuss today at Noon PT/3 PM ET www.youtube.com/live/49HUqKI...
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Russian law enforcers are kidnapping civilians in the occupied territories of 🇺🇦 ,trying them on charges of espionage and treason-at least 190 such sentences have been imposed over the past 3yrs
◾️From July to September 2025,courts in Russian-occupied territories imposed such sentences every 3days
◾️From July to September 2025,courts in Russian-occupied territories imposed such sentences every 3days
November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Russian law enforcers are kidnapping civilians in the occupied territories of 🇺🇦 ,trying them on charges of espionage and treason-at least 190 such sentences have been imposed over the past 3yrs
◾️From July to September 2025,courts in Russian-occupied territories imposed such sentences every 3days
◾️From July to September 2025,courts in Russian-occupied territories imposed such sentences every 3days
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So they are just going to keep announcing fake trade deals with China every few months
November 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
So they are just going to keep announcing fake trade deals with China every few months
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William Pulte is a sleaze bag with criminal proclivities. The only reason he is not now the target of a public responsibility prosecution is that Trump and Pam Bondi are his co-conspirators. WSJ has he lowdown here. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | He’s Called ‘Little Trump,’ and His Tactics Are Rankling White House Top Brass
Bill Pulte oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and has used that post to make waves, attacking Trump’s foes, ousting ethics watchdogs and making radical policy proposals.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
William Pulte is a sleaze bag with criminal proclivities. The only reason he is not now the target of a public responsibility prosecution is that Trump and Pam Bondi are his co-conspirators. WSJ has he lowdown here. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, female volunteers from the Maskuvalni Fei (Camouflage Fairies) center weave camouflage nets for Ukrainian Defenders every day.
They weave up to 6,000 square meters (100-150 units) of nets each month.
They weave up to 6,000 square meters (100-150 units) of nets each month.
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, female volunteers from the Maskuvalni Fei (Camouflage Fairies) center weave camouflage nets for Ukrainian Defenders every day.
They weave up to 6,000 square meters (100-150 units) of nets each month.
They weave up to 6,000 square meters (100-150 units) of nets each month.
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Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts talkingpointsmemo.com/news/firm-ti...
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
This story first appeared at ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts talkingpointsmemo.com/news/firm-ti...
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Now, we're witnessing an administration attempt to drag us back.
Here are the facts: Trump and his billionaire buddies have cut HBCU funding, limited Pell grants, and attacked DEI.
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Here are the facts: Trump and his billionaire buddies have cut HBCU funding, limited Pell grants, and attacked DEI.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Now, we're witnessing an administration attempt to drag us back.
Here are the facts: Trump and his billionaire buddies have cut HBCU funding, limited Pell grants, and attacked DEI.
(2/3)
Here are the facts: Trump and his billionaire buddies have cut HBCU funding, limited Pell grants, and attacked DEI.
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Trump refusing to use the old system of vetting by DOJ of pardon requests means that the most deserving who used to make the cut out of 1000s - decades old smaller cases of people who turned their lives around - get ignored. Now the pardons go to rich connected Republican felons.
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Trump refusing to use the old system of vetting by DOJ of pardon requests means that the most deserving who used to make the cut out of 1000s - decades old smaller cases of people who turned their lives around - get ignored. Now the pardons go to rich connected Republican felons.
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Northern European and Baltic countries will provide $500 million to fund the purchase of U.S. weapons and ammunition for Ukraine under the PURL mechanism. The joint statement by Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden confirms their commitment.
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Northern European and Baltic countries will provide $500 million to fund the purchase of U.S. weapons and ammunition for Ukraine under the PURL mechanism. The joint statement by Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden confirms their commitment.
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NYT owes us a front-page apology. Biden may have been tone-deaf in his comments on the economy. That is HUGELY different from Trump telling outright lies cepr.net/publications...
Being Tone Deaf Is Not the Same as Telling Outright Lies: That Should be Obvious
Media are not doing a good job explaining the ways that Trump lies about the economy.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NYT owes us a front-page apology. Biden may have been tone-deaf in his comments on the economy. That is HUGELY different from Trump telling outright lies cepr.net/publications...
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Aerial reconnaissance of the "Sapsany" UAV battalion of the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade captured footage showing what Soledar looks like after the Russian occupation — no signs of life, only destruction all around.
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Aerial reconnaissance of the "Sapsany" UAV battalion of the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade captured footage showing what Soledar looks like after the Russian occupation — no signs of life, only destruction all around.
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More prosecutors drummed out as part of Trump's bid to weaponize DOJ, this time in Miami.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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Miami US Attorney Instills Fear as Trump Enemy Probes Ramp Up
Miami’s US attorney is alarming staff with unconventional interrogation tactics to oust prosecutors, while warning the office about dishonesty and disobedience as he staffs up investigations of the pr...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
More prosecutors drummed out as part of Trump's bid to weaponize DOJ, this time in Miami.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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We have an economy with essentially zero labor force growth and zero real wage growth. If you're not a Republican politician, you can see that's a pretty bad story cepr.net/publications...
Big Jump in People Looking for Holiday Jobs: The Labor Market is Weakening
While we are still missing key government data, other economic indicators point to a job market that is weakening.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We have an economy with essentially zero labor force growth and zero real wage growth. If you're not a Republican politician, you can see that's a pretty bad story cepr.net/publications...
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SCOTUS6: POTUS can fire anyone.
IGs: Even IGs?
SCOTUS6: Everyone but Fed Chairs.
IGs: Even IGs who discovered someone framed a Fed Chair?
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
IGs: Even IGs?
SCOTUS6: Everyone but Fed Chairs.
IGs: Even IGs who discovered someone framed a Fed Chair?
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
SCOTUS6: POTUS can fire anyone.
IGs: Even IGs?
SCOTUS6: Everyone but Fed Chairs.
IGs: Even IGs who discovered someone framed a Fed Chair?
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
IGs: Even IGs?
SCOTUS6: Everyone but Fed Chairs.
IGs: Even IGs who discovered someone framed a Fed Chair?
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
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This isn’t an attack piece. It’s a reality check. If you’ve ever believed trump was fighting for regular Americans, this article will change how you see everything.
Read it now.
Pass it on.
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Read it now.
Pass it on.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This isn’t an attack piece. It’s a reality check. If you’ve ever believed trump was fighting for regular Americans, this article will change how you see everything.
Read it now.
Pass it on.
open.substack.com/pub/brooklyn...
Read it now.
Pass it on.
open.substack.com/pub/brooklyn...
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The Status Interview – Or How To Write Up a Senate Purge List talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-s...
The Status Interview – Or How To Write Up a Senate Purge List
Over the last couple days I’ve argued both that the denouement of...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Status Interview – Or How To Write Up a Senate Purge List talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-s...