Yastreblyansky
@yastreblyansky.bsky.social
There is no peace without justice.
Old Democratic blogger at yastreblyansky.blogspot.com and yastreblyansky.substack.com. He/him. Is this where the party is?
Old Democratic blogger at yastreblyansky.blogspot.com and yastreblyansky.substack.com. He/him. Is this where the party is?
Contra David Brooks
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Why the Epstein case matters
Dismissing public interest in the Epstein case as heedless conspiracy-mongering ignores the power of the story.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Contra David Brooks
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I do not feel that you are recruiting the best lawyers by specifically targeting those with free time, not that this is what they are in fact recruiting.
After renaming immigration judges as "deportation judges" (not what they're called by law), DHS, which acts as the prosecutor in immigration cases, is falsely claiming that people could do the job part-time "after hours"; except no, immigration courts are only open during the daytime.
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I do not feel that you are recruiting the best lawyers by specifically targeting those with free time, not that this is what they are in fact recruiting.
When you think of the dorks he's surrounded by--Miller and Vought, Patel and Bongino, Bondi and Blanche, Leavitt, Rubio, Bessent, Witkoff, Lutnick--it's not surprising he should be enjoying the contrast.
for senior citizens it can mean so much to spend quality time with a young person, even if it's just a few minutes
Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 AM
When you think of the dorks he's surrounded by--Miller and Vought, Patel and Bongino, Bondi and Blanche, Leavitt, Rubio, Bessent, Witkoff, Lutnick--it's not surprising he should be enjoying the contrast.
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for senior citizens it can mean so much to spend quality time with a young person, even if it's just a few minutes
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
for senior citizens it can mean so much to spend quality time with a young person, even if it's just a few minutes
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JD watches grimly from the sidelines (artist's conception)
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
JD watches grimly from the sidelines (artist's conception)
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Because of DOGE shutting down USAID over 600,000 innocent lives have been lost and two thirds of them were children! We were the richest Country in the World and we would help these people that needed it because we cared about them,but apparently not any more.
Musk is a psychotic monster 🤬🤬🤬
Musk is a psychotic monster 🤬🤬🤬
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Because of DOGE shutting down USAID over 600,000 innocent lives have been lost and two thirds of them were children! We were the richest Country in the World and we would help these people that needed it because we cared about them,but apparently not any more.
Musk is a psychotic monster 🤬🤬🤬
Musk is a psychotic monster 🤬🤬🤬
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Don't want to call out this particular rando user, but just noting what an impressive display of poor reading comprehension this is. My comments are on, not off (you just have to follow). Nothing in my post is critical of Mamdani. I'm not trying to "manufacture consent." Take a breath and slow down.
November 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Don't want to call out this particular rando user, but just noting what an impressive display of poor reading comprehension this is. My comments are on, not off (you just have to follow). Nothing in my post is critical of Mamdani. I'm not trying to "manufacture consent." Take a breath and slow down.
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Al Rockoff’s War Is Still Being Fought
Rockoff, who risked his life to photograph the brutality of the Khmer Rouge, has struggled ever since. Now he says his historic negatives have been taken from him.
#photography
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/a...
Rockoff, who risked his life to photograph the brutality of the Khmer Rouge, has struggled ever since. Now he says his historic negatives have been taken from him.
#photography
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/a...
Al Rockoff’s War Is Still Being Fought
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Al Rockoff’s War Is Still Being Fought
Rockoff, who risked his life to photograph the brutality of the Khmer Rouge, has struggled ever since. Now he says his historic negatives have been taken from him.
#photography
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/a...
Rockoff, who risked his life to photograph the brutality of the Khmer Rouge, has struggled ever since. Now he says his historic negatives have been taken from him.
#photography
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/a...
Kathy Hochul just said of Elise Stefanik on live TV, 'She's full of shit."
(Re some typical Stefanik slime on Mamdani--"not only is he a jihadist, she's Kathy Hochul's jihadist")
(Re some typical Stefanik slime on Mamdani--"not only is he a jihadist, she's Kathy Hochul's jihadist")
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Kathy Hochul just said of Elise Stefanik on live TV, 'She's full of shit."
(Re some typical Stefanik slime on Mamdani--"not only is he a jihadist, she's Kathy Hochul's jihadist")
(Re some typical Stefanik slime on Mamdani--"not only is he a jihadist, she's Kathy Hochul's jihadist")
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TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
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House Oversight ranking member Robert Garcia is sending a letter to AG Pam Bondi reminding her that the committee has required, under subpoena, that DOJ turn over to the committee all its Jeffrey Epstein files — notably including those tied to ongoing investigations.
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Legally Comply with Oversight Committee Subpoena on Epstein Files
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
House Oversight ranking member Robert Garcia is sending a letter to AG Pam Bondi reminding her that the committee has required, under subpoena, that DOJ turn over to the committee all its Jeffrey Epstein files — notably including those tied to ongoing investigations.
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Q: “Are you affirming you think Trump is a fascist?”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Q: “Are you affirming you think Trump is a fascist?”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
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Thousands of Gazans Disabled by Genocide Still Can’t Access Treatment truthout.org/articles/tho...
Thousands of Gazans Disabled by Genocide Still Can’t Access Treatment
Shrapnel from a tank shell lodged near a nerve in my hand in 2024. It remains there, a reminder of what I have endured.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Thousands of Gazans Disabled by Genocide Still Can’t Access Treatment truthout.org/articles/tho...
Another peace Trump didn't make
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Another peace Trump didn't make
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BUS RIDES IN CITES SHOULD BE FREE.
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BUS RIDES IN CITES SHOULD BE FREE.
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WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
WHOA. The FBI was/is spying on a Signal chat for a New York immigration court watch group, claiming they were “anarchist violent extremist actors.”
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Your reminder that the government is watching and don’t say anything in a big group chat you wouldn’t say on TV.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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When "disappointed" is much too tame a word for the circumstance:
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
When "disappointed" is much too tame a word for the circumstance:
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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I’ve said this every month for a year.
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I’ve said this every month for a year.
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In an era filled with tech dipshits who never developed emotionally past the age of 13 & use their wealth to become odious monsters ...
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In an era filled with tech dipshits who never developed emotionally past the age of 13 & use their wealth to become odious monsters ...
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
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Just in case anyone was wondering why Rachel Reeves is looking down the back of the sofa for small change.
Blame this totally on the Tories and, whilst you are at it, consider yesterday’s Covid report and comments about Johnson. Not to forget Truss of course.
Cut Labour some slack!
Just in case anyone was wondering why Rachel Reeves is looking down the back of the sofa for small change.
Blame this totally on the Tories and, whilst you are at it, consider yesterday’s Covid report and comments about Johnson. Not to forget Truss of course.
Cut Labour some slack!
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Just in case anyone was wondering why Rachel Reeves is looking down the back of the sofa for small change.
Blame this totally on the Tories and, whilst you are at it, consider yesterday’s Covid report and comments about Johnson. Not to forget Truss of course.
Cut Labour some slack!
Just in case anyone was wondering why Rachel Reeves is looking down the back of the sofa for small change.
Blame this totally on the Tories and, whilst you are at it, consider yesterday’s Covid report and comments about Johnson. Not to forget Truss of course.
Cut Labour some slack!
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I tell you what, if you or someone you know is looking to go into a skilled trade, consider watchmaking. I just dropped a watch off at Ben bridge and they’re scheduled 3 months out. “Everybody’s interested in watches now. Horology school students are getting job offers before they even graduate.”
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I tell you what, if you or someone you know is looking to go into a skilled trade, consider watchmaking. I just dropped a watch off at Ben bridge and they’re scheduled 3 months out. “Everybody’s interested in watches now. Horology school students are getting job offers before they even graduate.”
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“A 23-year old woman with no accomplishments, other than coming in 5th place at a swim meet, has an organization named after her, gets a cushy salary, and flits … making speeches (at $25,000 a pop”
This is what Ezra Klein doesn’t understand - wingnut welfare is an amazingly well endowed grift
This is what Ezra Klein doesn’t understand - wingnut welfare is an amazingly well endowed grift
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“A 23-year old woman with no accomplishments, other than coming in 5th place at a swim meet, has an organization named after her, gets a cushy salary, and flits … making speeches (at $25,000 a pop”
This is what Ezra Klein doesn’t understand - wingnut welfare is an amazingly well endowed grift
This is what Ezra Klein doesn’t understand - wingnut welfare is an amazingly well endowed grift
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Breaking character: I am open to the idea the media's coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity was fair or perhaps not even tough enough. But the fact that it was so much tougher than the coverage of Trump's (more severe) mental decline is damning and I can't see how anyone could argue otherwise.
NYT isn’t worth reading because they are in the bag for Trump
November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Breaking character: I am open to the idea the media's coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity was fair or perhaps not even tough enough. But the fact that it was so much tougher than the coverage of Trump's (more severe) mental decline is damning and I can't see how anyone could argue otherwise.