Chris
@321helloworld.bsky.social
Here for political sanity. Since we currently have no way to rein in the radical right media silos of propaganda & lies, this craziness is going to last way past Trump. So strap in.
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The new Trump-friendly CBS:
"question of when an interview becomes a press release"
"question of when an interview becomes a press release"
🔥 SCORCHING @Variety review of @tonydokoupil’s “bland” “inauspicious” debut as the CBS News(max) anchor — following the @bariweiss playbook with an “unchallenging” Hegseth “press release” of an interview parroting Trump’s narratives.
variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The new Trump-friendly CBS:
"question of when an interview becomes a press release"
"question of when an interview becomes a press release"
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Ban stock trading by lawmakers in Congress. Full stop.
January 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Ban stock trading by lawmakers in Congress. Full stop.
💥💥MORE💥💥 FUCKING CORPORATE WELFARE in the pipeline
Crazy — @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social pointed out oil companies won’t jump at the chance to spend $100 BILLION to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
Trump’s solution? WE PAY FOR IT FOR THEM. 🤔
The corruption is endless.
They are looting the treasury.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Trump’s solution? WE PAY FOR IT FOR THEM. 🤔
The corruption is endless.
They are looting the treasury.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 AM
💥💥MORE💥💥 FUCKING CORPORATE WELFARE in the pipeline
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"this is not a war, this is a special military operation" sounded better in its original russian
UN Ambassador Michael Waltz: "There is no war against Venezuela or its people. We are not occupying a country. This was a law enforcement operation."
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
"this is not a war, this is a special military operation" sounded better in its original russian
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Administrations have come up with lots of flimsy rationales for why their wars don't need congressional authorization over the years, but this might be the most transparently bad faith and facially absurd.
STEPHANOPOULOS: Why wasn't congressional authorization necessary?
RUBIO: It wasn't necessary because this was not an invasion. We didn't occupy a country. This was an arrest operation.
RUBIO: It wasn't necessary because this was not an invasion. We didn't occupy a country. This was an arrest operation.
January 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Administrations have come up with lots of flimsy rationales for why their wars don't need congressional authorization over the years, but this might be the most transparently bad faith and facially absurd.
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In 2022, American corporations reported $1.8 BILLION in profits in the British Virgin Islands.
The problem?
The territory’s entire economic output is only $1.4 billion.
Why do we let corporations abuse tax havens to cheat America out of billions?
Our tax code is so rigged.
The problem?
The territory’s entire economic output is only $1.4 billion.
Why do we let corporations abuse tax havens to cheat America out of billions?
Our tax code is so rigged.
December 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
In 2022, American corporations reported $1.8 BILLION in profits in the British Virgin Islands.
The problem?
The territory’s entire economic output is only $1.4 billion.
Why do we let corporations abuse tax havens to cheat America out of billions?
Our tax code is so rigged.
The problem?
The territory’s entire economic output is only $1.4 billion.
Why do we let corporations abuse tax havens to cheat America out of billions?
Our tax code is so rigged.
China's had pedal to-the-metal for years building infrastructure for developing countries & "loaning" them the $$ to pay for it, resulting in ever-stronger pressure and influence on those countries.
Just the kind of thing we put in the "so what" category until we get punched in the nose one day.
Just the kind of thing we put in the "so what" category until we get punched in the nose one day.
China has invested billions of dollars in building ports around the globe, giving Beijing a strategic advantage as trade tensions rise, and sparking security concerns for the rest of the world. (from the archive)
How China Came to Dominate Global Shipping Ports
China has invested billions of dollars in building ports around the globe, giving Beijing a strategic advantage as trade tensions rise, and sparking security concerns for the rest of the world. (Source: Bloomberg)
bloom.bg
December 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
China's had pedal to-the-metal for years building infrastructure for developing countries & "loaning" them the $$ to pay for it, resulting in ever-stronger pressure and influence on those countries.
Just the kind of thing we put in the "so what" category until we get punched in the nose one day.
Just the kind of thing we put in the "so what" category until we get punched in the nose one day.
If you're still having problems finding a CBS CECOT link that works, this one does. It's not Google.
Click on the first link.
Click on the first link.
December 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
If you're still having problems finding a CBS CECOT link that works, this one does. It's not Google.
Click on the first link.
Click on the first link.
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🚨BREAKING: Missourians filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a court to stop the state from using its new congressional map until voters have the chance to approve or reject the measure in a referendum. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri Voters Sue to Block GOP Gerrymander Until Referendum Vote
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚨BREAKING: Missourians filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a court to stop the state from using its new congressional map until voters have the chance to approve or reject the measure in a referendum. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Who had "US Commerce Secretary can't read printouts of statistical data" on their bingo card?
Lutnick: "Donald Trump's economy grew 4.3%. That means that Americans overall, all of us, are going to earn 4.3% more money. We're making a raise, it's a simple way to do it."
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Who had "US Commerce Secretary can't read printouts of statistical data" on their bingo card?
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December 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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The AG is *supposed* to be the people’s lawyer, not the president’s. This is outrageous.
It also indicates Trump feels that he needs protection from Epstein file disclosures.
It also indicates Trump feels that he needs protection from Epstein file disclosures.
Axios has learned the White House has begun managing the DOJ's account on X to respond to posts highlighting mentions of Trump in the Epstein files.
In typical administrations, there is a wall between the White House and what is supposed to be an independent Justice Department.
In typical administrations, there is a wall between the White House and what is supposed to be an independent Justice Department.
Scoop: Trump administration expects Epstein files release could last another week
The White House has begun managing the DOJ's account on X, an effort to finish out the year and the Epstein file disclosure requirements set by Congress.
www.axios.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The AG is *supposed* to be the people’s lawyer, not the president’s. This is outrageous.
It also indicates Trump feels that he needs protection from Epstein file disclosures.
It also indicates Trump feels that he needs protection from Epstein file disclosures.
I'm glad to hear at least some billionaires are aware of where we're headed if US continues to ignore our serious economic imbalance.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/mitt-romne...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/mitt-romne...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I'm glad to hear at least some billionaires are aware of where we're headed if US continues to ignore our serious economic imbalance.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/mitt-romne...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/mitt-romne...
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Wins 2025 hands down
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Wins 2025 hands down
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🧵 The Proud Tree and the Great Tree
Once upon a time, there was a forest of trees. One tree in that forest was exceedingly bold and would mock all the trees that strained and broke under the stress of the wind. “Get tougher like me,” he would say.
Once upon a time, there was a forest of trees. One tree in that forest was exceedingly bold and would mock all the trees that strained and broke under the stress of the wind. “Get tougher like me,” he would say.
December 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🧵 The Proud Tree and the Great Tree
Once upon a time, there was a forest of trees. One tree in that forest was exceedingly bold and would mock all the trees that strained and broke under the stress of the wind. “Get tougher like me,” he would say.
Once upon a time, there was a forest of trees. One tree in that forest was exceedingly bold and would mock all the trees that strained and broke under the stress of the wind. “Get tougher like me,” he would say.
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It’s always the complicated explanation instead of the obvious one that these two guys believe in the right wing stuff they’re pushing
I wouldn't be surprised if it comes out someday that Alito and Thomas were caught in uncompromising situation and were being blackmailed. Because at this point they are mostly walking rubber stamps.
December 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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60 Minutes piece on CECOT. The 1st one has best audio quality.
Absolutely clear: Anyone who knew what this place is like but didn't speak up and didn't run like hell from this insanity, deserves everything they're eventually going to get.
Maybe the law won't, but karma can be stone cold bitch.⬇️
Absolutely clear: Anyone who knew what this place is like but didn't speak up and didn't run like hell from this insanity, deserves everything they're eventually going to get.
Maybe the law won't, but karma can be stone cold bitch.⬇️
Inside CECOT : 60 Minutes : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
A copy of the 60 Minutes' segment Inside CECOT, which was censored by Bari Weiss.
archive.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
60 Minutes piece on CECOT. The 1st one has best audio quality.
Absolutely clear: Anyone who knew what this place is like but didn't speak up and didn't run like hell from this insanity, deserves everything they're eventually going to get.
Maybe the law won't, but karma can be stone cold bitch.⬇️
Absolutely clear: Anyone who knew what this place is like but didn't speak up and didn't run like hell from this insanity, deserves everything they're eventually going to get.
Maybe the law won't, but karma can be stone cold bitch.⬇️
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What a shameful question.
First, it is not what Congress "asked for." It is what a federal statute REQUIRES.
Second, WTF does "spirit but not intent" even mean?
CBS bent a knee and paid Trump, it has a new owner who wants to please Trump, and sadly this is the result.
First, it is not what Congress "asked for." It is what a federal statute REQUIRES.
Second, WTF does "spirit but not intent" even mean?
CBS bent a knee and paid Trump, it has a new owner who wants to please Trump, and sadly this is the result.
BRENNAN: This isn't everything you asked for just yet, but would you acknowledge that they are complying with the spirit if not the intent of your law?
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
December 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What a shameful question.
First, it is not what Congress "asked for." It is what a federal statute REQUIRES.
Second, WTF does "spirit but not intent" even mean?
CBS bent a knee and paid Trump, it has a new owner who wants to please Trump, and sadly this is the result.
First, it is not what Congress "asked for." It is what a federal statute REQUIRES.
Second, WTF does "spirit but not intent" even mean?
CBS bent a knee and paid Trump, it has a new owner who wants to please Trump, and sadly this is the result.
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Imagine being a journalist and thinking that withholding evidence is "complying with the spirit if not the intent" of a law and not, say, a sign that criminals might be meddling with or destroying the evidence they're withholding.
BRENNAN: This isn't everything you asked for just yet, but would you acknowledge that they are complying with the spirit if not the intent of your law?
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
December 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Imagine being a journalist and thinking that withholding evidence is "complying with the spirit if not the intent" of a law and not, say, a sign that criminals might be meddling with or destroying the evidence they're withholding.
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Is Bari Weiss holding a gun to her dog's head off camera?
BRENNAN: This isn't everything you asked for just yet, but would you acknowledge that they are complying with the spirit if not the intent of your law?
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
MASSIE: No. They're flouting the spirit and the letter of the law. It's very troubling the posture that they've taken.
December 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Is Bari Weiss holding a gun to her dog's head off camera?
THIS ⬇️🎯🎯
Moods about “the economy” often bundle three things: your own finances, the broader data, and whether you trust policymakers. Right now, that third piece is dragging the other two down. Fixing policy credibility matters as much as any single rate cut.
December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
THIS ⬇️🎯🎯
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If Joe Biden or Barack Obama had invited in a random CEO & hundreds of people w/o any security clearances or even federal jobs to cancel billions spending & destroy federal agencies established by law & Congress, it would be a nonstop national scandal, & we wouldn’t be hearing about “transformation”
December 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
If Joe Biden or Barack Obama had invited in a random CEO & hundreds of people w/o any security clearances or even federal jobs to cancel billions spending & destroy federal agencies established by law & Congress, it would be a nonstop national scandal, & we wouldn’t be hearing about “transformation”
AMEN
The problem with this piece, like all the other pieces, is that the missing hed, dek, & lede is that all of this was wildly illegal, unconstitutional, & criminal. This is how you normalize lawless authoritarianism - treat like just another story in our politics. “Transformation” is lazy euphemism.
This WaPo piece weaves together an incredibly powerful story about the way Trump has devastated government and the dedicated people who wake up every day to serve the public. wapo.st/4b14KAy
December 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
AMEN