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The only thing that makes sense today is that Putin is pulling all of Trump's strings.
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It remains insane to me that DOGE was treated at the time as an impressive shock and awe accomplishment - “you can’t deny he’s getting stuff done!” - and then instantly memory holed by the press once if became clear it was a total failure by every possible standard including Musk’s own
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It remains insane to me that DOGE was treated at the time as an impressive shock and awe accomplishment - “you can’t deny he’s getting stuff done!” - and then instantly memory holed by the press once if became clear it was a total failure by every possible standard including Musk’s own
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When did Republican leaders begin to believe in Putin? What triggered it? What was exchanged? Which Republican leaders stand firm against Putin and Russian appeasement?
Because Putin is both a tyrant and a criminal, I take this most recent placation as proof that #GOPCriminals own the party.
Because Putin is both a tyrant and a criminal, I take this most recent placation as proof that #GOPCriminals own the party.
She doesn’t even try to hide that she’s a spokesperson for Putin serving in the US Congress. Post after post, day after day, echoing Russian propaganda. Truly sad that people in Pinellas County have chosen this as their representation.
November 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
When did Republican leaders begin to believe in Putin? What triggered it? What was exchanged? Which Republican leaders stand firm against Putin and Russian appeasement?
Because Putin is both a tyrant and a criminal, I take this most recent placation as proof that #GOPCriminals own the party.
Because Putin is both a tyrant and a criminal, I take this most recent placation as proof that #GOPCriminals own the party.
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It makes me very sad that Tatiana Schlossberg has to spend any energy whatsoever on RFK, Jr.
A true indication of how awful he is that his dying cousin is spending what little remains of her time on earth denouncing him.
A true indication of how awful he is that his dying cousin is spending what little remains of her time on earth denouncing him.
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
It makes me very sad that Tatiana Schlossberg has to spend any energy whatsoever on RFK, Jr.
A true indication of how awful he is that his dying cousin is spending what little remains of her time on earth denouncing him.
A true indication of how awful he is that his dying cousin is spending what little remains of her time on earth denouncing him.
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JB Pritzker: "They were telling troops follow the law. And who's responding negatively to that? The 34-time convicted felon in the White House.
When he attacks people it's because he knows what he's doing is wrong.
When he attacks people it's because he knows what he's doing is wrong.
November 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
JB Pritzker: "They were telling troops follow the law. And who's responding negatively to that? The 34-time convicted felon in the White House.
When he attacks people it's because he knows what he's doing is wrong.
When he attacks people it's because he knows what he's doing is wrong.
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FOLLOW THE LAW PAM BONDAGE
November 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
FOLLOW THE LAW PAM BONDAGE
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“The average eighth grader’s math skills are now a full school year behind where they were in 2013. The premise that foundational ideas don’t need to be learned anymore is a recipe for idiocracy.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
‘A Recipe for Idiocracy’
What happens when even college students can’t do math anymore?
www.theatlantic.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“The average eighth grader’s math skills are now a full school year behind where they were in 2013. The premise that foundational ideas don’t need to be learned anymore is a recipe for idiocracy.”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Trump's flipping out because Democrats are telling soldiers to ignore unlawful orders, ranting about treason and lockup. The real turncoat? A power-hungry wannabe dictator and a Russian stooge, totally clueless about the Constitution. #TrumpDerangementSyndrome
November 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Trump's flipping out because Democrats are telling soldiers to ignore unlawful orders, ranting about treason and lockup. The real turncoat? A power-hungry wannabe dictator and a Russian stooge, totally clueless about the Constitution. #TrumpDerangementSyndrome
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The Trump regime's undermining of Ukraine should push the Europeans to cut ties with the U.S. and try to make it on their own. It will be hard, but it's the only way. The U.S. government has embraced autocracy. Europe must acted now to avoid falling into a Putin-Trump sinkhole.
November 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Trump regime's undermining of Ukraine should push the Europeans to cut ties with the U.S. and try to make it on their own. It will be hard, but it's the only way. The U.S. government has embraced autocracy. Europe must acted now to avoid falling into a Putin-Trump sinkhole.
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Great piece on Trump's 'Quiet, piggy' moment. This phrase could be the new shorthand way to explain how abusers silence their victims. Keep quiet or be punished cruelly.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
Heidi Stevens: After Trump’s ‘Quiet, piggy’ moment, we’re done asking why survivors don’t come forward, right?
If we’re going to become a nation that truly protects children and women, we have to stop giving a pass to sexual abusers, writes Heidi Stevens.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Great piece on Trump's 'Quiet, piggy' moment. This phrase could be the new shorthand way to explain how abusers silence their victims. Keep quiet or be punished cruelly.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
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After talking to Rubio, Sen Rounds announces that the 28 point plan was a Russian document, not a US document.
November 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
After talking to Rubio, Sen Rounds announces that the 28 point plan was a Russian document, not a US document.
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The GOP's "healthcare plan" was repealing the ACA. Now they're mad about subsidies they enabled while blocking public options and boosting junk plans?
If they truly want to take on insurers, next stop: universal healthcare.
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
If they truly want to take on insurers, next stop: universal healthcare.
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The GOP's "healthcare plan" was repealing the ACA. Now they're mad about subsidies they enabled while blocking public options and boosting junk plans?
If they truly want to take on insurers, next stop: universal healthcare.
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
If they truly want to take on insurers, next stop: universal healthcare.
#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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Current events will make a lot more sense if you zoom out and look at the foreign influence over MAGA.
MAGA is a Trump creation of Pro-Russia (from his past) and Pro-Isreal (created through marrying off his daughter)
This coalition ended when Trump lost his mind and influence over the base.
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MAGA is a Trump creation of Pro-Russia (from his past) and Pro-Isreal (created through marrying off his daughter)
This coalition ended when Trump lost his mind and influence over the base.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Current events will make a lot more sense if you zoom out and look at the foreign influence over MAGA.
MAGA is a Trump creation of Pro-Russia (from his past) and Pro-Isreal (created through marrying off his daughter)
This coalition ended when Trump lost his mind and influence over the base.
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MAGA is a Trump creation of Pro-Russia (from his past) and Pro-Isreal (created through marrying off his daughter)
This coalition ended when Trump lost his mind and influence over the base.
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A friend who doesn't do social media had this to say in response to the Trump/Mamdani meeting today:
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A friend who doesn't do social media had this to say in response to the Trump/Mamdani meeting today:
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Wow. Zohran Mamdani played Trump so much better than Trump played Bill Maher.
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Wow. Zohran Mamdani played Trump so much better than Trump played Bill Maher.
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A Trump admin State Department official cites Project 2025 Christian nationalist ideology to impose anti-DEI rules on foreign nations"
"The official added that rights were 'given to us by God, our creator, not by governments'."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"The official added that rights were 'given to us by God, our creator, not by governments'."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights
US officials say the rules will stop "destructive ideologies" but others argue it is redefining human rights principles for Trump's goals.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A Trump admin State Department official cites Project 2025 Christian nationalist ideology to impose anti-DEI rules on foreign nations"
"The official added that rights were 'given to us by God, our creator, not by governments'."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"The official added that rights were 'given to us by God, our creator, not by governments'."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Just as a matter of interest, allowing political parties to receive donations in crypto is one way for Russian and pro-Russian donations to be disguised.
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just as a matter of interest, allowing political parties to receive donations in crypto is one way for Russian and pro-Russian donations to be disguised.
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Has anyone tried to estimate what proportion of total cryptocurrency value has been “mined” in China & Russia (& Venezuela & the UAE)?
I.e.: To what extent is crypto effectively a transfer to these countries, which all have extremely low, subsidized electricity prices? 🔌💡 🗺️
I.e.: To what extent is crypto effectively a transfer to these countries, which all have extremely low, subsidized electricity prices? 🔌💡 🗺️
Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out — Electrek
For most of human history, currency was a direct claim on tangible, productive output.
apple.news
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Has anyone tried to estimate what proportion of total cryptocurrency value has been “mined” in China & Russia (& Venezuela & the UAE)?
I.e.: To what extent is crypto effectively a transfer to these countries, which all have extremely low, subsidized electricity prices? 🔌💡 🗺️
I.e.: To what extent is crypto effectively a transfer to these countries, which all have extremely low, subsidized electricity prices? 🔌💡 🗺️
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If Ukrainians wanted to surrender they sure as hell do not need kremlin assets Witkoff and Trump as intermediaries and could surrender directly to Moscow.
I am so confused why some can’t understand that Ukraine will not surrender and will never accept Russia’s 28 point plan
I am so confused why some can’t understand that Ukraine will not surrender and will never accept Russia’s 28 point plan
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If Ukrainians wanted to surrender they sure as hell do not need kremlin assets Witkoff and Trump as intermediaries and could surrender directly to Moscow.
I am so confused why some can’t understand that Ukraine will not surrender and will never accept Russia’s 28 point plan
I am so confused why some can’t understand that Ukraine will not surrender and will never accept Russia’s 28 point plan
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Always, always, always read @zacheverson.com (who threads his stories here as well as publishing them).
New: Alt5 Sigma, one of Trump's key business partners, told the SEC that it suspended its CEO in mid-October.
An internal email, though, says he was placed on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier.
me, for @forbes.com
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An internal email, though, says he was placed on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier.
me, for @forbes.com
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Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma May Have Violated SEC Rules With Filing On CEO
One of Trump's key business partners told the SEC it suspended its CEO in mid-October. Internal records suggest he was on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Always, always, always read @zacheverson.com (who threads his stories here as well as publishing them).
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: Spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Mark expressed condolences in connection with the terrible Russian attack on Ternopil. 31 people died, including six children.
Ukrainians more than anyone in the world want an end to this war, an end to the killings and a dignified peace.
Mark expressed condolences in connection with the terrible Russian attack on Ternopil. 31 people died, including six children.
Ukrainians more than anyone in the world want an end to this war, an end to the killings and a dignified peace.
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: Spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Mark expressed condolences in connection with the terrible Russian attack on Ternopil. 31 people died, including six children.
Ukrainians more than anyone in the world want an end to this war, an end to the killings and a dignified peace.
Mark expressed condolences in connection with the terrible Russian attack on Ternopil. 31 people died, including six children.
Ukrainians more than anyone in the world want an end to this war, an end to the killings and a dignified peace.