Richard Dreier
@ttka-5taircase.bsky.social
Chilling and going about each and every ever worsening day as best as I can
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I don't trust these masked thugs committing human rights violations
November 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I don't trust these masked thugs committing human rights violations
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"In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way." — FDR
The vote failed on a 49-49 tie. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, was in Korea for an ocean conference. Mitch McConnell, who also supported the measure, also missed the vote.
Later today the Senate will vote on my bipartisan legislation to end Trump’s tariffs. This has a real chance of passing. I encourage everyone to make your voices heard with your Senators if you feel strongly about this issue. I’ll be working to get it across the finish line. More soon.
May 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way." — FDR
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The Trump administration just ordered social media vetting of all visa applicants who have been to the Gaza strip for any length of time since 2007, per diplomatic cable leaked to me:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
Trump Admin Orders Social Media Review for Gaza Sympathy
Visitors from all but 43 countries subject to vetting of posts since 2007
www.kenklippenstein.com
April 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Trump administration just ordered social media vetting of all visa applicants who have been to the Gaza strip for any length of time since 2007, per diplomatic cable leaked to me:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
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A huge percentage of what this administration does is flatly illegal and antithetical to the constitution, more than Trump’s first term, and far more than any previous president. (But ofc it’s preferable to communicate this illegal policy in writing than with goon squads on the street.)
“we’re revoking your visa because of your viewpoint” would have been obviously unconstitutional at any point up to Jan. 20 but who the hell knows now
Hundreds of international students have just received an email telling them their visas have been revoked.
The ‘justification’ is campus activism or social media posts.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/hun...
The ‘justification’ is campus activism or social media posts.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/hun...
March 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A huge percentage of what this administration does is flatly illegal and antithetical to the constitution, more than Trump’s first term, and far more than any previous president. (But ofc it’s preferable to communicate this illegal policy in writing than with goon squads on the street.)
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FBI is turning into online rent-a-cops for CEOs, spying on social media posts it considers threatening to corporate execs, per new FBI doc obtained under FOIA by @ryanshapiro.bsky.social of @propotp.bsky.social. Give them a follow for more FOIA fireworks!
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-become...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-become...
FBI Becomes Rent-A-Cops for CEOs
Feds are watching your sarcastic posts online as part of Trump's new war on terrorism
www.kenklippenstein.com
March 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
FBI is turning into online rent-a-cops for CEOs, spying on social media posts it considers threatening to corporate execs, per new FBI doc obtained under FOIA by @ryanshapiro.bsky.social of @propotp.bsky.social. Give them a follow for more FOIA fireworks!
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-become...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-become...
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The standard for publication is supposed to be if the information is in the public interest, not the national security interest.
Publish the Leaked Trump Texts
Biggest leak yet for Trump falls prey to media paternalism
www.kenklippenstein.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The standard for publication is supposed to be if the information is in the public interest, not the national security interest.
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The Atlantic's decision to withhold newsworthy Trump admin texts over vague national security concerns is part of a disturbing trend in which media sees itself as an adjunct of the government
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
Trump Admin Caught Making War by Text Message
Biggest leak yet for Trump falls prey to media paternalism
www.kenklippenstein.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The Atlantic's decision to withhold newsworthy Trump admin texts over vague national security concerns is part of a disturbing trend in which media sees itself as an adjunct of the government
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-admi...
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A former VP of one of China's biggest banks was sentenced to death with a 2-year reprieve.
For taking bribes.
For taking bribes.
February 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A former VP of one of China's biggest banks was sentenced to death with a 2-year reprieve.
For taking bribes.
For taking bribes.
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Wow: 69 percent of Americans believe the healthcare system was at least partly responsible for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, per new poll
69% Blame CEO Murder on US Healthcare System
New poll shows Luigi Mangione’s anger shared by most Americans
www.kenklippenstein.com
December 27, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Wow: 69 percent of Americans believe the healthcare system was at least partly responsible for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, per new poll
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There's no stronger case for the American people to start the whole thing over from scratch than a member of Congress literally disappearing for half the year because they have dementia
December 25, 2024 at 12:56 PM
There's no stronger case for the American people to start the whole thing over from scratch than a member of Congress literally disappearing for half the year because they have dementia
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Mom charged with terrorism for saying "Delay, deny depose" to health insurance company after being denied a claim:
Mom Charged With Terrorism for Health Insurance "Threat"
How the FBI is protecting the insurance industry
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December 13, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Mom charged with terrorism for saying "Delay, deny depose" to health insurance company after being denied a claim:
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pretty funny to see the media all solemnly pledge to be more in touch with regular people then immediately clutch pearls about CEO jokes
December 12, 2024 at 5:57 PM
pretty funny to see the media all solemnly pledge to be more in touch with regular people then immediately clutch pearls about CEO jokes
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Many of the employees I've talked to share the public’s anger, which NYT might realize if they bothered to talk to anyone outside management
December 12, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Many of the employees I've talked to share the public’s anger, which NYT might realize if they bothered to talk to anyone outside management
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Imagine a CEO getting murdered for being a care-denying parasite and the company's first thought is, "Let's double down"
December 12, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Imagine a CEO getting murdered for being a care-denying parasite and the company's first thought is, "Let's double down"