It’s better to have loved
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Just a ghost who loves animals, music, and cares about our world.
I’m probably way too into politics.
Humor helps me cope.
Love is what it’s all about no matter how many ways you try and spin it.
I’m probably way too into politics.
Humor helps me cope.
Love is what it’s all about no matter how many ways you try and spin it.
Pinned
Just watched the the latest podcast.
What PROFOUND words you’ve just said by Greg Sargent-
“ while elite journalist and businessman kiss the ring of Trump people in jammies and slippers, confront ice in the street. The courage of ordinary people has been stunning compared to the elite”
What PROFOUND words you’ve just said by Greg Sargent-
“ while elite journalist and businessman kiss the ring of Trump people in jammies and slippers, confront ice in the street. The courage of ordinary people has been stunning compared to the elite”
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Unusual Machines just landed another contact with a company trying to sell drones to the Defense Dept.
Donald Trump Jr. is an advisor to Unusual Machines.
www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...
Donald Trump Jr. is an advisor to Unusual Machines.
www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...
Oh yeah
The company, Unusual Machines—
In the last 3 months, it's announced $15.2 million in military-linked orders, including a direct U.S. Army buy.
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The company, Unusual Machines—
In the last 3 months, it's announced $15.2 million in military-linked orders, including a direct U.S. Army buy.
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After Unusual Machines Names Donald Trump Jr. To New Advisory Board, Defense Contracts Follow
Donald Trump Jr. once mocked Hunter Biden's "no-show no-experience board seats." Now he's on his second newly activated advisory board—and that company just announced $15 million in contracts.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Unusual Machines just landed another contact with a company trying to sell drones to the Defense Dept.
Donald Trump Jr. is an advisor to Unusual Machines.
www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...
Donald Trump Jr. is an advisor to Unusual Machines.
www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...
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Nepo Mogul brings in Saudis, Jared Kushner and his ultra rich daddy who is pals with Trump to prove how “unfair” Netflix is. Hollywood could not write this nonsense: Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/b...
Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Nepo Mogul brings in Saudis, Jared Kushner and his ultra rich daddy who is pals with Trump to prove how “unfair” Netflix is. Hollywood could not write this nonsense: Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/b...
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The authoritarian whiner in chief is already unhappy that Bari Weiss hasn’t stopped any criticism of him from airing on CBS and demanding an apology for the Marge interview
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The authoritarian whiner in chief is already unhappy that Bari Weiss hasn’t stopped any criticism of him from airing on CBS and demanding an apology for the Marge interview
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A peace prize for insecure cats!
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A peace prize for insecure cats!
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About a quarter of Indiana Republican senators have not yet said how they’ll vote on a sweeping partisan redraw of the state’s congressional maps, teeing up an uncertain week for the proposal’s future.
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
As Indiana Senate begins redistricting turn, some Republicans keep mum
About a quarter of Indiana Republican senators have not yet said how they’ll vote on a sweeping partisan redraw of the state’s congressional maps, teeing up an uncertain week for the proposal’s…
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
About a quarter of Indiana Republican senators have not yet said how they’ll vote on a sweeping partisan redraw of the state’s congressional maps, teeing up an uncertain week for the proposal’s future.
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
via @indianacapitalchronicle.com
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Prediction: more people will be moving to Bluesky
www.politico.eu/article/elon...
www.politico.eu/article/elon...
Musk threatens ‘response’ against individuals who imposed €120M X penalty
The tech billionaire blasted “EU woke Stasi commissars” in posts on his social media platform, X.
www.politico.eu
December 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Prediction: more people will be moving to Bluesky
www.politico.eu/article/elon...
www.politico.eu/article/elon...
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"The core of the strategy is here: 'The days of the United States propping up the entire world order like Atlas are over.' This resignation from the role of chief maintainer of the global order marks the break from 80 years of American foreign policy."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Trump’s National Security Strategy: Atlas Shrugs
Hopefully the policy document won’t have much to do with the administration’s actions.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"The core of the strategy is here: 'The days of the United States propping up the entire world order like Atlas are over.' This resignation from the role of chief maintainer of the global order marks the break from 80 years of American foreign policy."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
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Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.
Tens of thousands flee Thai-Cambodian border as clashes renew
Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.
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Hundreds of Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens may have already proved their citizenship - Votebeat
December 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hundreds of Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens may have already proved their citizenship - Votebeat
Elon Musk hold citizenship in 3 countries.
South Africa, Canada & the United States.
tribune.com.pk/story/253478...
South Africa, Canada & the United States.
tribune.com.pk/story/253478...
A global citizen: How many citizenships does Elon Musk have? | The Express Tribune
Elon Musk holds citizenship in three countries: South Africa, the United States, and Canada. Learn more about his unique global status and how he acquired each.
tribune.com.pk
December 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Elon Musk hold citizenship in 3 countries.
South Africa, Canada & the United States.
tribune.com.pk/story/253478...
South Africa, Canada & the United States.
tribune.com.pk/story/253478...
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Silent Middle Child nails it. Again:
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Silent Middle Child nails it. Again:
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New: “Donald Trump Jr’s Fortune Jumped Six-Fold In A Year” 📈
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (who you should follow) for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (who you should follow) for @forbes.com
Here’s How Much Donald Trump Jr. Is Worth
The president’s oldest son once shunned his father to loaf as a vagabond in Colorado. He eventually came home, joined the family business and is amassing the kind of fortune that would make his father...
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
New: “Donald Trump Jr’s Fortune Jumped Six-Fold In A Year” 📈
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (who you should follow) for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social (who you should follow) for @forbes.com
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Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App
Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App
Apple says a billion users should stop using these apps on their iPhone — here's why.
www.forbes.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App
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Israel’s ‘new border line’ in Gaza casts doubt on future of Trump peace plan on.ft.com/4oJM8rT
Israel’s ‘new border line’ in Gaza casts doubt on future of Trump peace plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questions whether mooted international force can disarm Hamas
on.ft.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Israel’s ‘new border line’ in Gaza casts doubt on future of Trump peace plan on.ft.com/4oJM8rT
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The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
The US has declared rhetorical war on the EU
The calls from America this weekend to destroy the EU are revealing. They hate the union because it's the only thing that can keep European countries from being Russian or American vassals.
davekeating.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The calls from America this weekend to "abolish the EU" are for one simple reason: the EU is the only thing that can keep European nation-states from becoming Russian or American vassals.
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Tucker Carlson has ignited a MAGA meltdown after revealing he purchased property in Qatar.
MAGA Loses It After Tucker Carlson Buys New Home in Qatar
Ted Cruz’s online feud with Tucker Carlson just got even stranger.
trib.al
December 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Tucker Carlson has ignited a MAGA meltdown after revealing he purchased property in Qatar.
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China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
@governor.ca.gov
Gavin Newsom one day you will be running for president it seems, will we have your pledge on this?
Guild Duran @gilduran.com
would be the perfect person to sit down and have a conversation about it with.
You may not get the votes without addressing this issue.
Gavin Newsom one day you will be running for president it seems, will we have your pledge on this?
Guild Duran @gilduran.com
would be the perfect person to sit down and have a conversation about it with.
You may not get the votes without addressing this issue.
Here's an idea: Any Democrat who wants to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate in 2028 must pledge to rip this cabal of anti-democracy tech fascists out of our government.
Anyone who won't make that pledge is for the billionaires, not the people. This must be a deal-breaking litmus test.
Anyone who won't make that pledge is for the billionaires, not the people. This must be a deal-breaking litmus test.
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
@governor.ca.gov
Gavin Newsom one day you will be running for president it seems, will we have your pledge on this?
Guild Duran @gilduran.com
would be the perfect person to sit down and have a conversation about it with.
You may not get the votes without addressing this issue.
Gavin Newsom one day you will be running for president it seems, will we have your pledge on this?
Guild Duran @gilduran.com
would be the perfect person to sit down and have a conversation about it with.
You may not get the votes without addressing this issue.
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The Financial Times finally covers the Network State cult.
Is this tech fascism?
"I mean,we are funding companies that will operate non-democratic cities...and if you're not into that you shouldn't move there," says Peter Thiel protégé Patri Friedman.
Is this tech fascism?
"I mean,we are funding companies that will operate non-democratic cities...and if you're not into that you shouldn't move there," says Peter Thiel protégé Patri Friedman.
December 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Financial Times finally covers the Network State cult.
Is this tech fascism?
"I mean,we are funding companies that will operate non-democratic cities...and if you're not into that you shouldn't move there," says Peter Thiel protégé Patri Friedman.
Is this tech fascism?
"I mean,we are funding companies that will operate non-democratic cities...and if you're not into that you shouldn't move there," says Peter Thiel protégé Patri Friedman.
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Flashback to 2018—
Needing the Trump administration’s approval of a merger with Sprint, T-Mobile’s CEO started hanging out in the Trump Hotel DC’s lobby.
Needing the Trump administration’s approval of a merger with Sprint, T-Mobile’s CEO started hanging out in the Trump Hotel DC’s lobby.
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Flashback to 2018—
Needing the Trump administration’s approval of a merger with Sprint, T-Mobile’s CEO started hanging out in the Trump Hotel DC’s lobby.
Needing the Trump administration’s approval of a merger with Sprint, T-Mobile’s CEO started hanging out in the Trump Hotel DC’s lobby.
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Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin 's state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa. n.pr/4oGfE1M
Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin 's state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin 's state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa. n.pr/4oGfE1M
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Dude, they ruined that frog and now they are trying to ruin a turtle. Also the turtle’s author has asked them to stop. 🛑 🐢
Anyone have a theory on the administration's sudden obsession with Franklin the turtle?
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Dude, they ruined that frog and now they are trying to ruin a turtle. Also the turtle’s author has asked them to stop. 🛑 🐢
Thanks but,
No Thanks for me
No Thanks for me
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Thanks but,
No Thanks for me
No Thanks for me