Thomas Dukes ❌👑
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Thomas Dukes ❌👑
@thdukes.bsky.social
· Nov 16
“Totalitarianism in power invariably replaces all first-rate talents, regardless of their sympathies, with those crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is still the best guarantee of their loyalty.” - Hannah Arendt
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They also elected a president convicted on 34 counts of business fraud. They don't care about fraud.
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM
They also elected a president convicted on 34 counts of business fraud. They don't care about fraud.
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Another media company caving to incremental authoritarianism. I will never call it by that illegitimate name.
December 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Another media company caving to incremental authoritarianism. I will never call it by that illegitimate name.
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I feel like "attention hacking" is most of politics now. The Minnesota aid fraud story is becoming a perfect example.
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I feel like "attention hacking" is most of politics now. The Minnesota aid fraud story is becoming a perfect example.
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
Recap: In 2022, the Biden DOJ filed the first charges against dozens of fraudsters, many of them Somali-American, who'd fleeced a state food aid program. (1/x)
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He donated $1.8 million to Trump and hired Pam Bondi’s brother as his pardon attorney. Defrauded hundreds of millions from people. Walked away free. Not Somali.
December 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
He donated $1.8 million to Trump and hired Pam Bondi’s brother as his pardon attorney. Defrauded hundreds of millions from people. Walked away free. Not Somali.
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it almost comes off like something you'd see in a mockumentary. 60 IQ guy terrifying workers and pointing to a closed daycare going "look. no kids."
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
December 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
it almost comes off like something you'd see in a mockumentary. 60 IQ guy terrifying workers and pointing to a closed daycare going "look. no kids."
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THE U.S. HAS KILLED MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IN BOAT STRIKES. WE’RE TRACKING THEM ALL.
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
The U.S. Has Killed More than 100 People in Boat Strikes. We're Tracking Them All.
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and the number of civilians killed.
theintercept.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
THE U.S. HAS KILLED MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IN BOAT STRIKES. WE’RE TRACKING THEM ALL.
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
The Intercept is keeping count of all publicly declared U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...
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If you're a subscriber to “The Rectrix: A Seasonal Newsletter of the Missouri River Bird Observatory” -- and I know you are! -- my photo of a heron is on page 13.
Support your local conservation groups, folks!
Support your local conservation groups, folks!
December 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If you're a subscriber to “The Rectrix: A Seasonal Newsletter of the Missouri River Bird Observatory” -- and I know you are! -- my photo of a heron is on page 13.
Support your local conservation groups, folks!
Support your local conservation groups, folks!
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This pisses me off more than anything else the pundit class does. Don't say inflation, say "affordability" or don't say "oligarch" or "fascism" because nobody knows what that means...
Meanwhile, MAGA is over there making up new definitions: DEI, CRT, socialism, antifa, post-birth abortion. What?!
Meanwhile, MAGA is over there making up new definitions: DEI, CRT, socialism, antifa, post-birth abortion. What?!
December 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This pisses me off more than anything else the pundit class does. Don't say inflation, say "affordability" or don't say "oligarch" or "fascism" because nobody knows what that means...
Meanwhile, MAGA is over there making up new definitions: DEI, CRT, socialism, antifa, post-birth abortion. What?!
Meanwhile, MAGA is over there making up new definitions: DEI, CRT, socialism, antifa, post-birth abortion. What?!
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🚨 A reminder that less than 36 hours from now, up to 24 million Americans are about to see their net health insurance premiums skyrocket.
Use the drop-down menu at the top to find your state:
acasignups.net/ira-subsidy-...
Use the drop-down menu at the top to find your state:
acasignups.net/ira-subsidy-...
How much more will ACA enrollees have to pay if the enhanced subsidies expire? (updated)
USE THE DROPDOWN MENU ABOVE TO PICK A STATE. 9/29/25: Welcome Paul Krugman subscribers! I greatly appreciate the shoutout by him but should add the following clarification: Regarding the chart below w...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
🚨 A reminder that less than 36 hours from now, up to 24 million Americans are about to see their net health insurance premiums skyrocket.
Use the drop-down menu at the top to find your state:
acasignups.net/ira-subsidy-...
Use the drop-down menu at the top to find your state:
acasignups.net/ira-subsidy-...
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This is why they want us talking about day care scams.
December 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This is why they want us talking about day care scams.
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Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
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The “fun” thing about the kennedy center freakout is that conservatives have been carving out “creative” exceptions to anti discrimination laws so they can be bigots to ordinary people just trying to make a purchase, but if actual artists don’t want to perform for the god king they must be punished
December 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The “fun” thing about the kennedy center freakout is that conservatives have been carving out “creative” exceptions to anti discrimination laws so they can be bigots to ordinary people just trying to make a purchase, but if actual artists don’t want to perform for the god king they must be punished
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Costconomics vs Walmartnomics in a nutshell. Here’s why having a Costco in a community boosts the entire community, including nearby businesses, while Walmart destroys whole towns and leaves people leaning on social safety nets.
And yes, it’s about as simple as you think. …
And yes, it’s about as simple as you think. …
December 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Costconomics vs Walmartnomics in a nutshell. Here’s why having a Costco in a community boosts the entire community, including nearby businesses, while Walmart destroys whole towns and leaves people leaning on social safety nets.
And yes, it’s about as simple as you think. …
And yes, it’s about as simple as you think. …
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The New York Times just published a sympathetic profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene that somehow skips past her antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and extremism.
A “conscientious objector,” apparently.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
A “conscientious objector,” apparently.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Why the hell is The New York Times glazing Marjorie Taylor Greene?
A New York Times profile of MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene published on Monday ignores her longtime support of antisemitic conspiracy theories and bigoted policies in favor of a sympathetic ...
www.dailykos.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The New York Times just published a sympathetic profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene that somehow skips past her antisemitism, conspiracy theories, and extremism.
A “conscientious objector,” apparently.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
A “conscientious objector,” apparently.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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“.. We can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution,” he said.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/a...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/a...
December 30, 2025 at 4:28 AM
“.. We can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution,” he said.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/a...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/a...
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So, where are the Epstein Files?
December 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
So, where are the Epstein Files?
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Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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In Minnetonka, Minnesota, a video captured dozens of ICE goons exiting a public library, escorting a single man during the “Metro Surge” operation.
December 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
In Minnetonka, Minnesota, a video captured dozens of ICE goons exiting a public library, escorting a single man during the “Metro Surge” operation.
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Millions of workers are toiling away from their families over the holidays. So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Pay all workers a living wage.
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Millions of workers are toiling away from their families over the holidays. So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Pay all workers a living wage.
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DOJ Removes All Mentions Of Justice From Website https://theonion.com/doj-removes-all-mentions-of-justice-from-website/
December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
DOJ Removes All Mentions Of Justice From Website https://theonion.com/doj-removes-all-mentions-of-justice-from-website/
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸
December 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸
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In one fell swoop, Trump has successfully achieved his goal of fucking up voting by mail.
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In one fell swoop, Trump has successfully achieved his goal of fucking up voting by mail.
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This Nazi passed a bill to imprison trans kids' parents two weeks ago.
“Our side has been trained by Donald Trump to never apologize and to never admit when you’re wrong.” Read the inside story of how Marjorie Taylor Greene went from zealous Trump cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic: nyti.ms/3Lbzi88
December 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This Nazi passed a bill to imprison trans kids' parents two weeks ago.
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You can’t discuss Trump’s career in construction without noting how refusing to pay contractors was the defining feature of that career. He was and is a con man.
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You can’t discuss Trump’s career in construction without noting how refusing to pay contractors was the defining feature of that career. He was and is a con man.
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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.