Steve Holcombe
@steve-holcombe.bsky.social
Oklahoma Attorney | Pol | Entrepreneur | Humanitarian. Everybody counts or nobody counts. Single issue voter: Democracy.
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My preferred 2026 Oklahoma Gubenatorial candidate would have the following political platform:
Ban federal, state and local law enforcement from employing masks in performing their official duties. Fine of $10,000 per incident. No statute of limitations in Oklahoma. 1/x
My preferred 2026 Oklahoma Gubenatorial candidate would have the following political platform:
Ban federal, state and local law enforcement from employing masks in performing their official duties. Fine of $10,000 per incident. No statute of limitations in Oklahoma. 1/x
'Looming over her, the three men wept. Then the girl’s dad and preacher allowed the man who had been sexually abusing her since kindergarten to hug her.
“It was one of the worst things ever,” she told police some 15 years later.'
www.propublica.org/article/sexu...
“It was one of the worst things ever,” she told police some 15 years later.'
www.propublica.org/article/sexu...
Young Girls Were Sexually Abused by a Church Member. They Were Told to Forgive and Forget.
In Minnesota, leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community enabled a child abuser by telling his victims that once the sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never...
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
'Looming over her, the three men wept. Then the girl’s dad and preacher allowed the man who had been sexually abusing her since kindergarten to hug her.
“It was one of the worst things ever,” she told police some 15 years later.'
www.propublica.org/article/sexu...
“It was one of the worst things ever,” she told police some 15 years later.'
www.propublica.org/article/sexu...
"The Partnership of Public Service estimated DOGE could be costing taxpayers roughly $135 billion. With the 2.3 million people in the federal workforce receiving a total $270 billion in annual payroll, ..." 1/2
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fortune.com/article/doge...
DOGE’s mass federal workforce cuts may cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year alone | Fortune
Elon Musk’s efforts to slash federal spending are costing the government in lost productivity and tax revenue, workforce and policy experts claim.
fortune.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
"The Partnership of Public Service estimated DOGE could be costing taxpayers roughly $135 billion. With the 2.3 million people in the federal workforce receiving a total $270 billion in annual payroll, ..." 1/2
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fortune.com/article/doge...
From August 2018 -
"I have watched with dismay and increasing horror as my nephew, an educated man who is well aware of his heritage, has become the architect of immigration policies that repudiate the very foundation of our family’s life in this country."
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"I have watched with dismay and increasing horror as my nephew, an educated man who is well aware of his heritage, has become the architect of immigration policies that repudiate the very foundation of our family’s life in this country."
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.
www.politico.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
From August 2018 -
"I have watched with dismay and increasing horror as my nephew, an educated man who is well aware of his heritage, has become the architect of immigration policies that repudiate the very foundation of our family’s life in this country."
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
"I have watched with dismay and increasing horror as my nephew, an educated man who is well aware of his heritage, has become the architect of immigration policies that repudiate the very foundation of our family’s life in this country."
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
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It's the only realistic response to AI, and every single person voting no in your poll either doesn't understand it very well or opposes the idea based on dogmatic ideas or fears of being taxed more than they receive.
Milton Friedman himself supported UBI, but many fools still yell "socialism."
Milton Friedman himself supported UBI, but many fools still yell "socialism."
Negative Income Tax is Not Cheaper Than Universal Basic Income, Nor is Guaranteed Income 'More Progressive' by Excluding the Rich
Many people don't know this, but Milton Friedman was once asked in the Spring of 2000 what he thought about a universal basic income (UBI) in comparison to his proposed negative income tax (NIT) and t...
www.scottsantens.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It's the only realistic response to AI, and every single person voting no in your poll either doesn't understand it very well or opposes the idea based on dogmatic ideas or fears of being taxed more than they receive.
Milton Friedman himself supported UBI, but many fools still yell "socialism."
Milton Friedman himself supported UBI, but many fools still yell "socialism."
"Pfas are a group of chemicals that have been used in manufacturing and added to consumer products since the 1950s. They can take hundreds or even thousands of years to degrade, meaning if they leak into soil or water they can remain there for centuries." 1/2
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Wild turkeys off the menu in Maine after ‘forever chemicals’ found in birds
Contamination of wildlife with Pfas, which can increase risk of cancer, a growing problem in US
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
"Pfas are a group of chemicals that have been used in manufacturing and added to consumer products since the 1950s. They can take hundreds or even thousands of years to degrade, meaning if they leak into soil or water they can remain there for centuries." 1/2
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
'Former speechwriter to President George W. Bush, David Frum, called it a “devastating report on the real Trump-Russia deal: betray Ukraine in exchange for privileged business benefits for Trump insiders.”'
www.rawstory.com/trump-russia...
www.rawstory.com/trump-russia...
'Devastating': Internet erupts over conservative outlet's 'damning' report on Trump allies
The conservative Wall Street Journal is causing an internet uproar with its new report on Donald Trump allies who are cashing in on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.The Journal's piece ahead of the weeke...
www.rawstory.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
'Former speechwriter to President George W. Bush, David Frum, called it a “devastating report on the real Trump-Russia deal: betray Ukraine in exchange for privileged business benefits for Trump insiders.”'
www.rawstory.com/trump-russia...
www.rawstory.com/trump-russia...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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🧪PSA
VAERS is not a reliable source of data. Prasad (not a vaccine expert) is spreading misinformation.
Yesterday’s FDA memo claiming the COVID vaccine killed 10 children relies on unverified VAERS reports, while ignoring existing real pediatric COVID data. A sparkling example of cherry picking.
VAERS is not a reliable source of data. Prasad (not a vaccine expert) is spreading misinformation.
Yesterday’s FDA memo claiming the COVID vaccine killed 10 children relies on unverified VAERS reports, while ignoring existing real pediatric COVID data. A sparkling example of cherry picking.
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
🧪PSA
VAERS is not a reliable source of data. Prasad (not a vaccine expert) is spreading misinformation.
Yesterday’s FDA memo claiming the COVID vaccine killed 10 children relies on unverified VAERS reports, while ignoring existing real pediatric COVID data. A sparkling example of cherry picking.
VAERS is not a reliable source of data. Prasad (not a vaccine expert) is spreading misinformation.
Yesterday’s FDA memo claiming the COVID vaccine killed 10 children relies on unverified VAERS reports, while ignoring existing real pediatric COVID data. A sparkling example of cherry picking.
"Israel has “a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture”, according to a UN report covering the past two years, which also raised concerns about the impunity of Israeli security forces for war crimes."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israel has ‘de facto state policy’ of organised torture, says UN report
Committee highlights allegations including dog attacks and sexual violence, raising concern about impunity for war crimes
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
"Israel has “a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture”, according to a UN report covering the past two years, which also raised concerns about the impunity of Israeli security forces for war crimes."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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"Secretary of War" under attack
Pete Hegseth is a war criminal and should be fired immediately.
November 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
"Secretary of War" under attack
@timmiller.bsky.social Tim, Just saw you Bulwark podcast about Scott Jennings. Man, I feel your passion and angst and righteousness. Thank you for barring your political soul and sharing! Yes, your words: "Liberalism is the only thing that stands between us and the abyss." 1/2
November 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
@timmiller.bsky.social Tim, Just saw you Bulwark podcast about Scott Jennings. Man, I feel your passion and angst and righteousness. Thank you for barring your political soul and sharing! Yes, your words: "Liberalism is the only thing that stands between us and the abyss." 1/2
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Only about 20 minutes.
"Liberalism is the only thing that stands between us and the abyss." Tim Miller
youtube.com/watch?v=x8ld...
"Liberalism is the only thing that stands between us and the abyss." Tim Miller
youtube.com/watch?v=x8ld...
Tim Miller Dismantles Scott Jennings' Excuses
YouTube video by The Bulwark
youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Only about 20 minutes.
"Liberalism is the only thing that stands between us and the abyss." Tim Miller
youtube.com/watch?v=x8ld...
"Liberalism is the only thing that stands between us and the abyss." Tim Miller
youtube.com/watch?v=x8ld...
What does the presidential immunity decision actually mean? Let's ask AI -
"The ... decision in Trump v. United States grants former presidents presumptive immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts and absolute immunity for acts involving "core" presidential powers, ... 1/x
"The ... decision in Trump v. United States grants former presidents presumptive immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts and absolute immunity for acts involving "core" presidential powers, ... 1/x
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
What does the presidential immunity decision actually mean? Let's ask AI -
"The ... decision in Trump v. United States grants former presidents presumptive immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts and absolute immunity for acts involving "core" presidential powers, ... 1/x
"The ... decision in Trump v. United States grants former presidents presumptive immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts and absolute immunity for acts involving "core" presidential powers, ... 1/x
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During WWII a German vessel fired upon sailors floating in the sea after the Greek vessel Peleus was sunk. The officers were tried and convicted in the Peleus War Crimes trial.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
During WWII a German vessel fired upon sailors floating in the sea after the Greek vessel Peleus was sunk. The officers were tried and convicted in the Peleus War Crimes trial.
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Impeach and remove. Indict and convict.
November 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Impeach and remove. Indict and convict.
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Reposted by Steve Holcombe
This would benefit literally everyone except the insurance companies, and large corporations who want to keep employees trapped under otherwise disadvantageous conditions. So much of our healthcare spending goes to corporate profits instead of healthcare.
🚨NEW: A new poll Americans’ support for Medicare For All has intensified to the point where the old attacks may no longer work.
As both parties legislate criticism of socialism, there has been a 50-point shift on a key question in just 6 years.
This is YUGE.
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As both parties legislate criticism of socialism, there has been a 50-point shift on a key question in just 6 years.
This is YUGE.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A Massive Shift In Health Care Politics
As both parties are legislating criticism of socialism, Americans’ support for Medicare For All has intensified to the point where the old attacks may no longer work.
substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This would benefit literally everyone except the insurance companies, and large corporations who want to keep employees trapped under otherwise disadvantageous conditions. So much of our healthcare spending goes to corporate profits instead of healthcare.
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If Kamala Harris were President today Sarah Beckstrom would still be alive and Andrew Wolfe would not be in a Washington DC hospital ICU fighting for his life.
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If Kamala Harris were President today Sarah Beckstrom would still be alive and Andrew Wolfe would not be in a Washington DC hospital ICU fighting for his life.
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All decent Americans must resist the criminal regime in the White House. Do it for patriotism, or do it because it's getting worse and everyone you love will suffer.
You can try to avoid politics, but politics will not avoid you.
You can try to avoid politics, but politics will not avoid you.
November 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
All decent Americans must resist the criminal regime in the White House. Do it for patriotism, or do it because it's getting worse and everyone you love will suffer.
You can try to avoid politics, but politics will not avoid you.
You can try to avoid politics, but politics will not avoid you.
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Will someone please ask the 89 million Americans who didn't vote in the last election if they are being affected by anything this administration is doing to the other Americans?
November 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Will someone please ask the 89 million Americans who didn't vote in the last election if they are being affected by anything this administration is doing to the other Americans?
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We are not scared and it really has him triggered.
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We are not scared and it really has him triggered.
Follow the money ... to Russia -
"Trump Media & Technology Group [owner of Truth Social] brought a suit against The Guardian; Will Wilkerson, a TMTG founder turned whistleblower; and the Sarasota-based Herald-Tribune and one of its reporters, Chris Anderson, .... 1/2
www.ms.now/news/trump-m...
"Trump Media & Technology Group [owner of Truth Social] brought a suit against The Guardian; Will Wilkerson, a TMTG founder turned whistleblower; and the Sarasota-based Herald-Tribune and one of its reporters, Chris Anderson, .... 1/2
www.ms.now/news/trump-m...
Judge throws out Trump media group’s lawsuit against The Guardian
A Florida circuit court judge gave the president’s media company a lesson in journalism as he tossed out its defamation suit over a report on its ties to Russia.
www.ms.now
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Follow the money ... to Russia -
"Trump Media & Technology Group [owner of Truth Social] brought a suit against The Guardian; Will Wilkerson, a TMTG founder turned whistleblower; and the Sarasota-based Herald-Tribune and one of its reporters, Chris Anderson, .... 1/2
www.ms.now/news/trump-m...
"Trump Media & Technology Group [owner of Truth Social] brought a suit against The Guardian; Will Wilkerson, a TMTG founder turned whistleblower; and the Sarasota-based Herald-Tribune and one of its reporters, Chris Anderson, .... 1/2
www.ms.now/news/trump-m...
"This sort of industrial-scale deception would be far more difficult to pull off if Republicans hadn’t wholly crippled Congress’s oversight function on Trump’s behalf."
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
Trump’s Secret Police Shot a Citizen. Then Damning New Info Emerged.
As the official Trump administration line about the shooting of a Chicago woman crumbles, Senator Chris Murphy is asking pointed questions about what really happened here. Will we ever get answers?
newrepublic.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"This sort of industrial-scale deception would be far more difficult to pull off if Republicans hadn’t wholly crippled Congress’s oversight function on Trump’s behalf."
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
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Follow the Rubles
Extraordinary WSJ reporting today that unveils the extent to which Trump, Witkoff, Kushner and US business executives are salivating over business deals with Russia while Putin’s forces kidnap Ukranian children and bomb civilians in their apartments.
🎁 www.wsj.com/world/russia...
🎁 www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Follow the Rubles
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So far, Trump has pardoned:
Changpeng Zhao (founder, Binance) - pled guilty to money laundering. Facilitated millions in transactions for terrorist organizations such as Hamas.
Ross Ulbricht (founder of the Silk Road) - the dark web Costco of illegal drugs.
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Changpeng Zhao (founder, Binance) - pled guilty to money laundering. Facilitated millions in transactions for terrorist organizations such as Hamas.
Ross Ulbricht (founder of the Silk Road) - the dark web Costco of illegal drugs.
1/3
November 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
So far, Trump has pardoned:
Changpeng Zhao (founder, Binance) - pled guilty to money laundering. Facilitated millions in transactions for terrorist organizations such as Hamas.
Ross Ulbricht (founder of the Silk Road) - the dark web Costco of illegal drugs.
1/3
Changpeng Zhao (founder, Binance) - pled guilty to money laundering. Facilitated millions in transactions for terrorist organizations such as Hamas.
Ross Ulbricht (founder of the Silk Road) - the dark web Costco of illegal drugs.
1/3