Ioannis Ziogas
@ziogas.bsky.social
Politics and Data Science. Assistant Teaching Professor @Georgetown.
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Ioannis Ziogas
@ziogas.bsky.social
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I predict economic depression by Jan 2026.
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News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
At which point do Dems start openly discussing how to legally challenge those pardons?
Reminder that in the Federalist No. 74, Hamilton wrote: "[...] the benign prerogative of pardoning […] should be exercised for the public good."
Reminder that in the Federalist No. 74, Hamilton wrote: "[...] the benign prerogative of pardoning […] should be exercised for the public good."
He scammed over 1,000 people, most of whom were not wealthy - veterans, farmers, teachers, nurses, small businesses owners. Some lost everything. But he’s a rich Republican, so Trump let him get away with it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
At which point do Dems start openly discussing how to legally challenge those pardons?
Reminder that in the Federalist No. 74, Hamilton wrote: "[...] the benign prerogative of pardoning […] should be exercised for the public good."
Reminder that in the Federalist No. 74, Hamilton wrote: "[...] the benign prerogative of pardoning […] should be exercised for the public good."
Hegseth's order qualifies as a war crime.
The mission commander who passed it down the chain makes him a war criminal too.
The mission commander who passed it down the chain makes him a war criminal too.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hegseth's order qualifies as a war crime.
The mission commander who passed it down the chain makes him a war criminal too.
The mission commander who passed it down the chain makes him a war criminal too.
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A reminder for those who are not aware: "remigration" is the process of deporting all non-white people from a country. It includes citizens and is, by definition, ethnic cleansing.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A reminder for those who are not aware: "remigration" is the process of deporting all non-white people from a country. It includes citizens and is, by definition, ethnic cleansing.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
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Northwestern bent the knee, choosing to give in to extortion at the expense of academic freedom.
Among the provisions:
-Pay a big bribe
-Give the govt data on students
-Validate BS about "fighting antisemitism"
-Be cruel to trans students
What to do about Vichy universities (now, later, or both)?
Among the provisions:
-Pay a big bribe
-Give the govt data on students
-Validate BS about "fighting antisemitism"
-Be cruel to trans students
What to do about Vichy universities (now, later, or both)?
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Northwestern bent the knee, choosing to give in to extortion at the expense of academic freedom.
Among the provisions:
-Pay a big bribe
-Give the govt data on students
-Validate BS about "fighting antisemitism"
-Be cruel to trans students
What to do about Vichy universities (now, later, or both)?
Among the provisions:
-Pay a big bribe
-Give the govt data on students
-Validate BS about "fighting antisemitism"
-Be cruel to trans students
What to do about Vichy universities (now, later, or both)?
Trump cannot "denaturalize" anyone. There are no 2 tiers of citizenship in the constitution. I am as much of a citizen as he is.
Trump is describing millions of immigrants and even naturalized citizens as “invaders,” “non-compatible with Western Civilization,” and candidates for “reverse migration”—a blueprint for total authoritarian population control.
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Trump cannot "denaturalize" anyone. There are no 2 tiers of citizenship in the constitution. I am as much of a citizen as he is.
The actual timeline:
Lakanwal applied for asylum in 2024. Asylum approved under Trump in 2025.
If Ratcliffe wants to blame a President for this incident, he should point his finger to the current WH occupant.
Lakanwal applied for asylum in 2024. Asylum approved under Trump in 2025.
If Ratcliffe wants to blame a President for this incident, he should point his finger to the current WH occupant.
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The actual timeline:
Lakanwal applied for asylum in 2024. Asylum approved under Trump in 2025.
If Ratcliffe wants to blame a President for this incident, he should point his finger to the current WH occupant.
Lakanwal applied for asylum in 2024. Asylum approved under Trump in 2025.
If Ratcliffe wants to blame a President for this incident, he should point his finger to the current WH occupant.
Trump is using the tragic death of a 20yo trooper to spew his racist views.
He isn't sad about her passing. He is elated for the opportunity.
He isn't sad about her passing. He is elated for the opportunity.
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Trump is using the tragic death of a 20yo trooper to spew his racist views.
He isn't sad about her passing. He is elated for the opportunity.
He isn't sad about her passing. He is elated for the opportunity.
Operational definitions, how do they work?
Autism rates have increased in recent decades, but the reasons are more complicated than what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has presented. Hear more on today's episode of "The Daily." nyti.ms/480eqtm
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
Autism rates have increased in recent decades, but the reasons are more complicated than what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has presented.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Operational definitions, how do they work?
A crash every ~10 years or so, always under GOP presidents.
1973: Nixon
1981-82: Reagan
1990: Bush (Sr.)
2001: Bush (Jr.)
2008: Bush(Jr.)
2020: Trump
1973: Nixon
1981-82: Reagan
1990: Bush (Sr.)
2001: Bush (Jr.)
2008: Bush(Jr.)
2020: Trump
One explanation for economic populism in the US is the recurring cycle of bubbles and bailouts that happens without any democratic input
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A crash every ~10 years or so, always under GOP presidents.
1973: Nixon
1981-82: Reagan
1990: Bush (Sr.)
2001: Bush (Jr.)
2008: Bush(Jr.)
2020: Trump
1973: Nixon
1981-82: Reagan
1990: Bush (Sr.)
2001: Bush (Jr.)
2008: Bush(Jr.)
2020: Trump
A member of the conservative intelligentsia, a giant of thought who recently said the earth may be flat, is definitely not going to lie about this or be duped by a hoaxster who told her "zee french" are trying to get her.
A friend has alerted me to this pressing and very real international incident involving the very sane Candace Owens.
November 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A member of the conservative intelligentsia, a giant of thought who recently said the earth may be flat, is definitely not going to lie about this or be duped by a hoaxster who told her "zee french" are trying to get her.
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When asked why they make up lies for the right-wing instead of the left, the fake news creators said, "Look man. We tested everything. We write made-up stories for the right and the left. The left is not gullible enough."
Hateful people are self-selected for gullibility. 🤷🏿♂️
Easy marks.
Hateful people are self-selected for gullibility. 🤷🏿♂️
Easy marks.
November 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
When asked why they make up lies for the right-wing instead of the left, the fake news creators said, "Look man. We tested everything. We write made-up stories for the right and the left. The left is not gullible enough."
Hateful people are self-selected for gullibility. 🤷🏿♂️
Easy marks.
Hateful people are self-selected for gullibility. 🤷🏿♂️
Easy marks.
These fawning sycophants are really enamored by dictators, aren't they?
Trump’s special envoy Witkoff put his hand over his heart when Putin walked in the room. Like he’s reunited with a loved one. That really tells you all you need to know.
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
These fawning sycophants are really enamored by dictators, aren't they?
Much like my crackpot neighbor who challenged the scientific orthodoxy that the earth is round.
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Much like my crackpot neighbor who challenged the scientific orthodoxy that the earth is round.
Rewarding an aggressor with territorial gains, while punishing the victim for fighting back, only ensures the aggressor will strike again.
Ukraine (and the EU) should reject this plan and tell Trump and Putin to go pound sand.
Ukraine (and the EU) should reject this plan and tell Trump and Putin to go pound sand.
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rewarding an aggressor with territorial gains, while punishing the victim for fighting back, only ensures the aggressor will strike again.
Ukraine (and the EU) should reject this plan and tell Trump and Putin to go pound sand.
Ukraine (and the EU) should reject this plan and tell Trump and Putin to go pound sand.
Yup, that is a clear tell.
The Guardian reports that the U.S. plan incl several lines that were certainly drafted in RU before being translated. In EN they sound unnatural and out of place.
Example, 3rd point: “Russia is expected not to invade neighbouring countries, and NATO is expected not to expand further.”
Example, 3rd point: “Russia is expected not to invade neighbouring countries, and NATO is expected not to expand further.”
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Yup, that is a clear tell.
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The Eric Schickler essay in Larry Bartel's symposium on "What Trump Has Taught Us About Political Science" is one of the most insightful pieces I've read in 2025.
US institutions turned out to be weak, and we have to rethink conventional wisdom.
open access: academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
US institutions turned out to be weak, and we have to rethink conventional wisdom.
open access: academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Eric Schickler essay in Larry Bartel's symposium on "What Trump Has Taught Us About Political Science" is one of the most insightful pieces I've read in 2025.
US institutions turned out to be weak, and we have to rethink conventional wisdom.
open access: academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
US institutions turned out to be weak, and we have to rethink conventional wisdom.
open access: academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
It's not sedition to disobey an *unlawful* order.
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's not sedition to disobey an *unlawful* order.
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when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
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New from me:
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
How the FBI Became the Face of Deprofessionalization
What research tells us about national security under authoritarianism
donmoynihan.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New from me:
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
RFK Jr. is on the case.
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
RFK Jr. is on the case.
Exactly the definition of a circular investment loop.
Quite interestingly, the small (but honest and full of integrity) team of Gamers Nexus has done a couple of deep dives in this recently that have resulted in them being blacklisted from these companies.
Quite interestingly, the small (but honest and full of integrity) team of Gamers Nexus has done a couple of deep dives in this recently that have resulted in them being blacklisted from these companies.
The biggest business in the world is selling chips to tech companies, using the revenue to invest in tech companies, using that investment to have those tech companies buy chips, which generates revenue and loan collateral to use to invest in tech companies, who buy more of the chips, and so on.
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Exactly the definition of a circular investment loop.
Quite interestingly, the small (but honest and full of integrity) team of Gamers Nexus has done a couple of deep dives in this recently that have resulted in them being blacklisted from these companies.
Quite interestingly, the small (but honest and full of integrity) team of Gamers Nexus has done a couple of deep dives in this recently that have resulted in them being blacklisted from these companies.
I wonder how the media would have reacted if Obama or Biden had said the same thing.
I mean, HRC said "deplorables" and the media lost their collective minds.
I mean, HRC said "deplorables" and the media lost their collective minds.
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I wonder how the media would have reacted if Obama or Biden had said the same thing.
I mean, HRC said "deplorables" and the media lost their collective minds.
I mean, HRC said "deplorables" and the media lost their collective minds.
First time a report was cancelled since BLS started releasing employment data in Oct 1915.
Corruption at every level of government. Inconvenient truths are eradicated.
November 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
First time a report was cancelled since BLS started releasing employment data in Oct 1915.
I hope all the billionaires and corporations looking at this get chills about what's coming in a year.
Trump may be seemingly all powerful now, but things will change fast -- and we will remember who enabled him.
Trump may be seemingly all powerful now, but things will change fast -- and we will remember who enabled him.
November 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I hope all the billionaires and corporations looking at this get chills about what's coming in a year.
Trump may be seemingly all powerful now, but things will change fast -- and we will remember who enabled him.
Trump may be seemingly all powerful now, but things will change fast -- and we will remember who enabled him.