Stilicho
@tdlamb.bsky.social
Authoritarianism and its principal tool, dis/misinfo, must be combatted. Everything depends on a reality bias.
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I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
July 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
There is no “why” among the MAGA. Except perhaps cruelty and chaos.
July 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There is no “why” among the MAGA. Except perhaps cruelty and chaos.
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uh oh... someone is digging up old tweets.
June 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
uh oh... someone is digging up old tweets.
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It’s probably bad that the future of America’s government pivots on a fight between Lex Luthor and the Joker
June 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It’s probably bad that the future of America’s government pivots on a fight between Lex Luthor and the Joker
FP: “autocrats…avoid outrage from their supporters because they excel at covering up their self-serving policies—at changing the subject—by scapegoating disfavored minorities.“
How Progressives Are Unwittingly Aiding the Rise of Autocracy
Dictators get an unlikely boost from the left’s identity politics.
foreignpolicy.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
FP: “autocrats…avoid outrage from their supporters because they excel at covering up their self-serving policies—at changing the subject—by scapegoating disfavored minorities.“
Exactly. @ashleyrparker.bsky.social and crew fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
We need much better from everyone at this critical time.
We need much better from everyone at this critical time.
The fact that he was on the hill and at the WH today should fill you with shame.
Great job responding to his PR team.
Great job responding to his PR team.
The Off-Boarding of Elon Musk. @michaelscherer.bsky.social and I take a look at Musk’s Cybertruck and chainsaw arrival in Washington, his thwarted ambitions, and his quiet exit—> www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
May 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Exactly. @ashleyrparker.bsky.social and crew fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
We need much better from everyone at this critical time.
We need much better from everyone at this critical time.
Local journalism needs a massive boost in Canada and the USA.
how about we take tens of millions of dollars and fund a bunch of investigative reporters and local news stations across the country without the expectation that they will make a profit
NEWS:
Democratic mega-donors are debating plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on a range of influencer plans to "find the liberal Rogan."
We've got pitch decks, investor meetings, and internal docs.
One Democrat has a spreadsheet of 26 different proposals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/u...
Democratic mega-donors are debating plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on a range of influencer plans to "find the liberal Rogan."
We've got pitch decks, investor meetings, and internal docs.
One Democrat has a spreadsheet of 26 different proposals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/u...
May 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Local journalism needs a massive boost in Canada and the USA.
Local journalism needs a massive boost in Canada and the USA.
how about we take tens of millions of dollars and fund a bunch of investigative reporters and local news stations across the country without the expectation that they will make a profit
NEWS:
Democratic mega-donors are debating plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on a range of influencer plans to "find the liberal Rogan."
We've got pitch decks, investor meetings, and internal docs.
One Democrat has a spreadsheet of 26 different proposals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/u...
Democratic mega-donors are debating plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on a range of influencer plans to "find the liberal Rogan."
We've got pitch decks, investor meetings, and internal docs.
One Democrat has a spreadsheet of 26 different proposals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/u...
May 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Local journalism needs a massive boost in Canada and the USA.
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There are lots of wrong definitions of habeas one could give, but this is just about the *most* wrong definition possible.
Imagine a cabinet member being asked to define freedom of speech and answering that it’s the government’s right to stop you from criticizing them. About the same.
Imagine a cabinet member being asked to define freedom of speech and answering that it’s the government’s right to stop you from criticizing them. About the same.
HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
May 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
There are lots of wrong definitions of habeas one could give, but this is just about the *most* wrong definition possible.
Imagine a cabinet member being asked to define freedom of speech and answering that it’s the government’s right to stop you from criticizing them. About the same.
Imagine a cabinet member being asked to define freedom of speech and answering that it’s the government’s right to stop you from criticizing them. About the same.
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Updated #UCPayToPlay scandal-in-a-tweet:
Premier Smith's former chief of staff allegedly pressured health officials to cut half a billion dollars in contracts to a businessman whose sister was his landlord and who bought them all luxury NHL tickets. And they fired the person ready to reveal it.
Premier Smith's former chief of staff allegedly pressured health officials to cut half a billion dollars in contracts to a businessman whose sister was his landlord and who bought them all luxury NHL tickets. And they fired the person ready to reveal it.
Allegedly, Smith's staff pressured health officials to approve over half a billion dollars in private health care contracts to a businessman who bought them seats in NHL luxury boxes in return for the favour. Then Smith fired a CEO who tried to investigate.
May 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Updated #UCPayToPlay scandal-in-a-tweet:
Premier Smith's former chief of staff allegedly pressured health officials to cut half a billion dollars in contracts to a businessman whose sister was his landlord and who bought them all luxury NHL tickets. And they fired the person ready to reveal it.
Premier Smith's former chief of staff allegedly pressured health officials to cut half a billion dollars in contracts to a businessman whose sister was his landlord and who bought them all luxury NHL tickets. And they fired the person ready to reveal it.
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Jared Wesley
Political culture & public opinion.
Knowledge & practice.
Politics & policy.
jaredwesley.ca
November 15, 2024 at 2:11 AM
New to my feed? Welcome! Here, you'll find commentary based on my research on (Western) Canadian politics. Learn more about my work at jaredwesley.ca.
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We're saddened by the passing of Joshua Clover, brilliant poet, theorist, and organizer. UC Press had the honor of publishing two of his major works: 1989 and THE TOTALITY FOR KIDS.
This remembrance captures his multifaceted life beautifully. Rest in power, Joshua. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
This remembrance captures his multifaceted life beautifully. Rest in power, Joshua. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Many Lives of Joshua Clover (1962–2025)
How the militant, poet, political theorist, organizer, and giver of gifts refused to die.
www.thenation.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We're saddened by the passing of Joshua Clover, brilliant poet, theorist, and organizer. UC Press had the honor of publishing two of his major works: 1989 and THE TOTALITY FOR KIDS.
This remembrance captures his multifaceted life beautifully. Rest in power, Joshua. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
This remembrance captures his multifaceted life beautifully. Rest in power, Joshua. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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NEW: Statement from attorney for Judge Dugan.
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan charged with 2 felonies in ICE case
Brady McCarron, spokesman for U.S. Marshals Service in Washington, D.C., confirmed Dugan was arrested at about 8 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Courthouse and is in federal custody.
www.jsonline.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NEW: Statement from attorney for Judge Dugan.
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
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"Law students organize to give Trump-caving firms a recruitment problem"
Georgetown Law students made a spreadsheet. National coverage followed. Now, the world's richest firms face PR & recruitment headaches.
An organizer on how it unfolded @www.AllRiseNews.com www.allrisenews.com/p/skadden-st...
Georgetown Law students made a spreadsheet. National coverage followed. Now, the world's richest firms face PR & recruitment headaches.
An organizer on how it unfolded @www.AllRiseNews.com www.allrisenews.com/p/skadden-st...
April 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
"Law students organize to give Trump-caving firms a recruitment problem"
Georgetown Law students made a spreadsheet. National coverage followed. Now, the world's richest firms face PR & recruitment headaches.
An organizer on how it unfolded @www.AllRiseNews.com www.allrisenews.com/p/skadden-st...
Georgetown Law students made a spreadsheet. National coverage followed. Now, the world's richest firms face PR & recruitment headaches.
An organizer on how it unfolded @www.AllRiseNews.com www.allrisenews.com/p/skadden-st...
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This is really unfair to everyone who just voted for him for the racism.
April 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is really unfair to everyone who just voted for him for the racism.
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we’re gonna have Ackman doing land acknowledgments by May at this rate
April 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
we’re gonna have Ackman doing land acknowledgments by May at this rate
Corrupt Russian security services personnel are now cashing out their franchises (supplying fake taxi permits for example) for 5x monthly revenue. ie they’re bailing out at firesale prices.
- Mark Galeotti
- Mark Galeotti
March 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Corrupt Russian security services personnel are now cashing out their franchises (supplying fake taxi permits for example) for 5x monthly revenue. ie they’re bailing out at firesale prices.
- Mark Galeotti
- Mark Galeotti
People are forgetting that if any institutions are left, Trump risks spending the rest of his life in prison after his term ends. Many in his circle, too. Keep that in mind. They’ll burn it all down rather than relinquish power.
March 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
People are forgetting that if any institutions are left, Trump risks spending the rest of his life in prison after his term ends. Many in his circle, too. Keep that in mind. They’ll burn it all down rather than relinquish power.