slafetra
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To quote my colleague Alex Nowrasteh, now you know why ICE agents wear face masks.
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
To quote my colleague Alex Nowrasteh, now you know why ICE agents wear face masks.
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MAGA can obfuscate all they want, but here's the bottom line: Their broader project of flooding our cities with armed government militias and diverting resources into mass ethnic purification makes such shootings far more likely. Feature, not bug.
Exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2050...
Exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2050...
January 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
MAGA can obfuscate all they want, but here's the bottom line: Their broader project of flooding our cities with armed government militias and diverting resources into mass ethnic purification makes such shootings far more likely. Feature, not bug.
Exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2050...
Exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2050...
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How does this work?
The American people's taxes fund the Pentagon, which just illegally seized a foreign head of state.
Having used the people's tax dollars to seize the world's biggest known oil reserves, Trump will give control of that oil to his buddies & campaign donors in the oil industry.
The American people's taxes fund the Pentagon, which just illegally seized a foreign head of state.
Having used the people's tax dollars to seize the world's biggest known oil reserves, Trump will give control of that oil to his buddies & campaign donors in the oil industry.
Now that Trump is trying to hand Venezuela to US oil companies, that incentivizes execs to give big donations to his PAC and WH ballroom in a "vicious circle" of corruption, @normeisen.bsky.social says. MTG gets how this betrays MAGA.
On the pod Norm lays it all out:
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
On the pod Norm lays it all out:
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Wrecks Trump in Epic Maduro Rant as MAGA Breaks
As Representative Greene harshly criticizes Trump’s invasion of Venezuela, prominent advocate Norm Eisen explains how this illegal war unmasks MAGA’s true intentions—and details what should happen in ...
newrepublic.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM
How does this work?
The American people's taxes fund the Pentagon, which just illegally seized a foreign head of state.
Having used the people's tax dollars to seize the world's biggest known oil reserves, Trump will give control of that oil to his buddies & campaign donors in the oil industry.
The American people's taxes fund the Pentagon, which just illegally seized a foreign head of state.
Having used the people's tax dollars to seize the world's biggest known oil reserves, Trump will give control of that oil to his buddies & campaign donors in the oil industry.
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Hegseth punishing Senator Kelly for his "crime" of reminding servicemembers that they're bound by UCMJ & US Constitution—and must refuse to act on illegal orders—is more evidence that Trump and Hegseth know they're issuing illegal orders and will not tolerate dissension. This is fascism in 2026 USA.
January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Hegseth punishing Senator Kelly for his "crime" of reminding servicemembers that they're bound by UCMJ & US Constitution—and must refuse to act on illegal orders—is more evidence that Trump and Hegseth know they're issuing illegal orders and will not tolerate dissension. This is fascism in 2026 USA.
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Bragging that you just passed your 3rd dementia test
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Bragging that you just passed your 3rd dementia test
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
is a great way of telling us
they've made you take 3 dementia tests
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They're going to *throw out* one-of-a-kind NASA archives?!
Not even a year since the Inauguration & we're already at the 2nd-time-as-farce version of the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
Not even a year since the Inauguration & we're already at the 2nd-time-as-farce version of the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
December 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
They're going to *throw out* one-of-a-kind NASA archives?!
Not even a year since the Inauguration & we're already at the 2nd-time-as-farce version of the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
Not even a year since the Inauguration & we're already at the 2nd-time-as-farce version of the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
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THIS. I get it offends delicate centrist decorum to acknowledge this, but a core tenet of white-wing supremacy is that causality is for rubes and suckers. Nothing they do or say can ever have consequences.
Literally this year the MN Speaker was murdered at her home when a white male MAGA chud dressed up as a fake cop & killed her
Now mere months later, MAGAs are shocked that daycare operators in MN wouldn't open doors for white male MAGA chuds dressed up as fake journalists, demanding access to kids😐
Now mere months later, MAGAs are shocked that daycare operators in MN wouldn't open doors for white male MAGA chuds dressed up as fake journalists, demanding access to kids😐
January 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM
THIS. I get it offends delicate centrist decorum to acknowledge this, but a core tenet of white-wing supremacy is that causality is for rubes and suckers. Nothing they do or say can ever have consequences.
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Same way Kushner got one, I imagine. It was just approved by Trump. He can do that. Background checks are for the client to do with as they wish. The client here is Trump.
Border czar Tom Homan didn't receive a normal background check for his role while his bribery probe was still ongoing:
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe
President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.
www.ms.now
December 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Same way Kushner got one, I imagine. It was just approved by Trump. He can do that. Background checks are for the client to do with as they wish. The client here is Trump.
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It’s not just the language.
The idea that any official in the Department of Justice should be publicly defending a Cabinet official, acting as a partisan voice in the media, would’ve stunned an earlier generation
The idea that any official in the Department of Justice should be publicly defending a Cabinet official, acting as a partisan voice in the media, would’ve stunned an earlier generation
December 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It’s not just the language.
The idea that any official in the Department of Justice should be publicly defending a Cabinet official, acting as a partisan voice in the media, would’ve stunned an earlier generation
The idea that any official in the Department of Justice should be publicly defending a Cabinet official, acting as a partisan voice in the media, would’ve stunned an earlier generation
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Forgive Student Loans?
MAGA: PAY WHAT YOU OWE!
Forgive Medical Debt?
MAGA: THAT’S SOCIALISM!
Forgive debt convicted fraudsters who stole millions?
MAGA: THAT’S MY PRESIDENT!
MAGAs exploit the poor & bootlick the wealthy, all while carrying a cross—exactly what Jesus specifically warned to NOT do.
MAGA: PAY WHAT YOU OWE!
Forgive Medical Debt?
MAGA: THAT’S SOCIALISM!
Forgive debt convicted fraudsters who stole millions?
MAGA: THAT’S MY PRESIDENT!
MAGAs exploit the poor & bootlick the wealthy, all while carrying a cross—exactly what Jesus specifically warned to NOT do.
At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions of dollars.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
wapo.st
December 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Forgive Student Loans?
MAGA: PAY WHAT YOU OWE!
Forgive Medical Debt?
MAGA: THAT’S SOCIALISM!
Forgive debt convicted fraudsters who stole millions?
MAGA: THAT’S MY PRESIDENT!
MAGAs exploit the poor & bootlick the wealthy, all while carrying a cross—exactly what Jesus specifically warned to NOT do.
MAGA: PAY WHAT YOU OWE!
Forgive Medical Debt?
MAGA: THAT’S SOCIALISM!
Forgive debt convicted fraudsters who stole millions?
MAGA: THAT’S MY PRESIDENT!
MAGAs exploit the poor & bootlick the wealthy, all while carrying a cross—exactly what Jesus specifically warned to NOT do.
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Impeach him the second you get a majority, imo. Let this guy lay it all out.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Impeach him the second you get a majority, imo. Let this guy lay it all out.
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Sounds reasonable to me
December 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Sounds reasonable to me
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Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.
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Saying Trump is “transactional” is just a gentle way of saying he’s corrupt. Every power he has been trusted with, he treats as a way to extract favors and benefits from anyone he sees as situationally vulnerable.
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Saying Trump is “transactional” is just a gentle way of saying he’s corrupt. Every power he has been trusted with, he treats as a way to extract favors and benefits from anyone he sees as situationally vulnerable.
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Mike Johnson: "we've had one of the most productive Congresses in the history of the institution."
(House GOP recently caused the longest government shutdown in US history and took a paid vacation for 54 days on your dime)
(House GOP recently caused the longest government shutdown in US history and took a paid vacation for 54 days on your dime)
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Mike Johnson: "we've had one of the most productive Congresses in the history of the institution."
(House GOP recently caused the longest government shutdown in US history and took a paid vacation for 54 days on your dime)
(House GOP recently caused the longest government shutdown in US history and took a paid vacation for 54 days on your dime)
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They cannot be given authority to forcibly remove anyone from their vehicle this way. Think about how bad actors would abuse this power.
December 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
They cannot be given authority to forcibly remove anyone from their vehicle this way. Think about how bad actors would abuse this power.
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Trump, long an enthusiastic advocate of extrajudicial killings and war crimes, "has been lusting for this kind of violence for years, maybe decades. And he has made no secret of it. This is what he wanted, and this is what he is doing right now. Expect much more." [@sykescharlie.bsky.social]
"The Order Was to Kill Everybody."
Pete Hegseth's murders. And our War Crimes President.
charliesykes.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Trump, long an enthusiastic advocate of extrajudicial killings and war crimes, "has been lusting for this kind of violence for years, maybe decades. And he has made no secret of it. This is what he wanted, and this is what he is doing right now. Expect much more." [@sykescharlie.bsky.social]
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Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Everyone should read this terrifying thread about Hegseth’s published views wrt war crimes. It’s pretty fucking radical …. We needed to hear about this in his confirmation hearing.
A chapter in Hegseth’s book is literally titled “More Lethality, Less Lawyers.”
It’s almost as if there were signs!
It’s almost as if there were signs!
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
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These two things are true:
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
These two things are true:
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
1) Shooting National Guard members is horrific and criminal.
2) So is putting National Guard members in harm’s way to score political points.
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(📢) What Trump did today was not a SHOULD impeach, it was a MUST impeach.
He said anyone who challenges his authority—an authority he doesn’t have—to give illegal orders to the military must be executed.
That is a prima facie case for impeachment.
Articles should be drawn up.
He said anyone who challenges his authority—an authority he doesn’t have—to give illegal orders to the military must be executed.
That is a prima facie case for impeachment.
Articles should be drawn up.
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
(📢) What Trump did today was not a SHOULD impeach, it was a MUST impeach.
He said anyone who challenges his authority—an authority he doesn’t have—to give illegal orders to the military must be executed.
That is a prima facie case for impeachment.
Articles should be drawn up.
He said anyone who challenges his authority—an authority he doesn’t have—to give illegal orders to the military must be executed.
That is a prima facie case for impeachment.
Articles should be drawn up.
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It certainly appears that the United States government is run by neo-Nazis.
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It certainly appears that the United States government is run by neo-Nazis.
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They lied about it. All of it. A thug cop shot an unarmed woman five times without justification, boasted about it to his colleagues, and then this administration tried cover it all up by arresting her and charging her with felonies.
Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
New: the govt has moved to dismiss its assault case against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, two people accused of "box[ing] in" a Border Patrol vehicle in Chicago on Oct. 4.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
They lied about it. All of it. A thug cop shot an unarmed woman five times without justification, boasted about it to his colleagues, and then this administration tried cover it all up by arresting her and charging her with felonies.
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If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
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Donald Trump has asked his employees on the Supreme Court to overrule lower court orders demanding that he fulfill his duties to feed Americans who are due SNAP benefits
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Donald Trump has asked his employees on the Supreme Court to overrule lower court orders demanding that he fulfill his duties to feed Americans who are due SNAP benefits
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.
AND
He's demanding that states which just rushed to fill the vacuum created by his cruelty "undo" that work.