Adam Goldman
@adamgoldman.bsky.social
Retired solicitor & former job coach to amazing autistic colleagues. Anti-Brexit. Interested in human rights, science, religion, politics and economics. #FBPE #FBPPR #FBPA
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Adam Goldman
@adamgoldman.bsky.social
· Jul 10
Handy fascism checklist:
1. Authoritarianism
2. Nationalism
3. Militarism
4. Suppression of Opposition
5. Rejection of Democracy
6. Social Hierarchy
7. Economic Control / Corporatism
1. Authoritarianism
2. Nationalism
3. Militarism
4. Suppression of Opposition
5. Rejection of Democracy
6. Social Hierarchy
7. Economic Control / Corporatism
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'No one helped us': The Sri Lankan community left in a mass of mud and loss after Cyclone Ditwah
'No one helped us': The Sri Lankan community left in a mass of mud and loss after Cyclone Ditwah
This community in Sri Lanka's Kandy District is a mass of mud and loss.
news.sky.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
'No one helped us': The Sri Lankan community left in a mass of mud and loss after Cyclone Ditwah
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The Times: Even with Witkoff coaching him on what to say, and how to say it, Putin rejects Trump’s much hyped “peace plan” en toto, after just 5 hours of talks. Another Trump humiliation.
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Times: Even with Witkoff coaching him on what to say, and how to say it, Putin rejects Trump’s much hyped “peace plan” en toto, after just 5 hours of talks. Another Trump humiliation.
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This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Six More States in Sweeping Push to Obtain Unredacted Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
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There was a 13 point swing last night in TN-07.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There was a 13 point swing last night in TN-07.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
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Elise Stefanik called Mike Johnson an ineffective leader who is losing control.
“He certainly wouldn’t have the votes to remain speaker if there were a roll-call vote tomorrow. I believe that a majority of Republicans would vote for new leadership. It’s that widespread.” (WSJ)
“He certainly wouldn’t have the votes to remain speaker if there were a roll-call vote tomorrow. I believe that a majority of Republicans would vote for new leadership. It’s that widespread.” (WSJ)
December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Elise Stefanik called Mike Johnson an ineffective leader who is losing control.
“He certainly wouldn’t have the votes to remain speaker if there were a roll-call vote tomorrow. I believe that a majority of Republicans would vote for new leadership. It’s that widespread.” (WSJ)
“He certainly wouldn’t have the votes to remain speaker if there were a roll-call vote tomorrow. I believe that a majority of Republicans would vote for new leadership. It’s that widespread.” (WSJ)
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BREAKING: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal to share details of airstrike posed risk to U.S. personnel, AP sources say.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
BREAKING: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal to share details of airstrike posed risk to U.S. personnel, AP sources say.
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This is how you work for The People.
Not by enabling a demented wannabe king and taking away healthcare.
#VoteBlueSaveAmerica
newsinterpretation.com/aoc-pushes-n...
Not by enabling a demented wannabe king and taking away healthcare.
#VoteBlueSaveAmerica
newsinterpretation.com/aoc-pushes-n...
AOC pushes explosive new bill forcing companies to prove tariff-linked price increases are real | Newsinterpretation
Three U.S. lawmakers — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Rosa DeLauro, and Angie Craig — have introduced the No GOUGE Act, a bill created to stop companies from
newsinterpretation.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is how you work for The People.
Not by enabling a demented wannabe king and taking away healthcare.
#VoteBlueSaveAmerica
newsinterpretation.com/aoc-pushes-n...
Not by enabling a demented wannabe king and taking away healthcare.
#VoteBlueSaveAmerica
newsinterpretation.com/aoc-pushes-n...
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“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“The PMs chief economic adviser has recommended a customs union with the EU as one of the most effective ways of generating growth..” - Ed Davey
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
“We do have clear red lines in relation to the single market & the customs union” - Keir Starmer
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If the US can do whatever it wants to whomever it wants with no regard for human rights, the Geneva Convention, US law, the UCMJ, or international law, then we are no different than Vladimir Putin and Russia, who I suppose was the role model for Trump foreign policy doctrine.
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If the US can do whatever it wants to whomever it wants with no regard for human rights, the Geneva Convention, US law, the UCMJ, or international law, then we are no different than Vladimir Putin and Russia, who I suppose was the role model for Trump foreign policy doctrine.
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"Branding individuals as 'narco-terrorists' without proof just to open the door to lethal force is not a legitimate policy,it’s a dangerous fantasy. It bypasses due process, shreds constitutional limits, and pushes America toward another unnecessary foreign war."
-Senator Rand Paul (R)
-Senator Rand Paul (R)
December 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"Branding individuals as 'narco-terrorists' without proof just to open the door to lethal force is not a legitimate policy,it’s a dangerous fantasy. It bypasses due process, shreds constitutional limits, and pushes America toward another unnecessary foreign war."
-Senator Rand Paul (R)
-Senator Rand Paul (R)
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Lutnick: "Remember, as you deport people, that's going to suppress private job numbers of small businesses. But they'll rebalance and regrow."
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Trump’s boast that he was close to ending the war in Ukraine was in ruins on Wed, with his much vaunted peace plan in tatters. The US president was left humiliated, with British Prime Starmer claiming Russian leader Putin was never serious about seeking peace.
Trump Humiliated Again by Putin With Peace Talks Collapse
One of America’s biggest allies said everyone knew the Russian leader wasn’t serious about peace.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Trump’s boast that he was close to ending the war in Ukraine was in ruins on Wed, with his much vaunted peace plan in tatters. The US president was left humiliated, with British Prime Starmer claiming Russian leader Putin was never serious about seeking peace.
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💥 @gtconway.bsky.social this is going almost entirely unnoticed.
Voting equipment company #DominionVotingSystems, has been bought by #LibertyVote, a firm run by Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official.
The newly formed company Liberty Vote, also coloradosun.com/2025/10/09/d...
Voting equipment company #DominionVotingSystems, has been bought by #LibertyVote, a firm run by Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official.
The newly formed company Liberty Vote, also coloradosun.com/2025/10/09/d...
Former Republican election official buys Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems
The newly formed company, Liberty Vote, also vowed to follow the executive order Trump signed last spring seeking sweeping changes to election policies that multiple judges have put on hold for violat...
coloradosun.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
💥 @gtconway.bsky.social this is going almost entirely unnoticed.
Voting equipment company #DominionVotingSystems, has been bought by #LibertyVote, a firm run by Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official.
The newly formed company Liberty Vote, also coloradosun.com/2025/10/09/d...
Voting equipment company #DominionVotingSystems, has been bought by #LibertyVote, a firm run by Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official.
The newly formed company Liberty Vote, also coloradosun.com/2025/10/09/d...
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Every so often I am asked to talk to people outside the US about what DOGE did. People are broadly interested in the idea of tech and disruption in government because of a broad frustration with government. But then when you explain the details they are pretty horrified.
We had at one point similar sentiments being voiced here in the UK, i.e. various Labour people saying 'we should use Trump/DOGE means for Labour ends' and well...
There is such a thirst in some progressive centrist circles that they will look at the Trump administration as a model to get things done. I think its worth addressing the argument. This is from Mark Dunkelman, author of the widely praised "Why Nothing Works."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/o...
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Every so often I am asked to talk to people outside the US about what DOGE did. People are broadly interested in the idea of tech and disruption in government because of a broad frustration with government. But then when you explain the details they are pretty horrified.
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Disgusting, racist, and a reflection of the rot that got him elected and is sustaining his presidency. 🤮🔥
December 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Disgusting, racist, and a reflection of the rot that got him elected and is sustaining his presidency. 🤮🔥
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Sorry but Vatican giving a "fuck you" to Meloni and every other anti-renewables chud pol in Europe not only making clear they're now 100% fossil free electricity, from solar *agro-voltaics" makes me smile.
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
The Vatican Is First 100% Solar Country Via Agrivoltaics: Who Is Next?
The Vatican is now completely powered by a farm that sports solar panels to help shade-tolerant crops thrive. This new coupling of solar and agriculture is growing fast.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Sorry but Vatican giving a "fuck you" to Meloni and every other anti-renewables chud pol in Europe not only making clear they're now 100% fossil free electricity, from solar *agro-voltaics" makes me smile.
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
Can't believe the Telegraph hasn't run w Tory MP decrying "Papist Energy Hurts Farmers".
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In October alone, the California National Guard seized over 1.2 million fentanyl pills — nearly $6.5 million in deadly drugs that will never reach our families or neighborhoods.
This work is saving lives, and I'm grateful for their commitment to keeping Californians safe.
This work is saving lives, and I'm grateful for their commitment to keeping Californians safe.
December 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In October alone, the California National Guard seized over 1.2 million fentanyl pills — nearly $6.5 million in deadly drugs that will never reach our families or neighborhoods.
This work is saving lives, and I'm grateful for their commitment to keeping Californians safe.
This work is saving lives, and I'm grateful for their commitment to keeping Californians safe.
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1. Jared Kushner's trip to Moscow yesterday was not just unethical; it was illegal.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
Kushner’s Moscow mission wasn’t just corrupt. It was unconstitutional.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, has been traveling the world to participate in high-stakes foreign policy negotiations on behalf of the president.
popular.info
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
1. Jared Kushner's trip to Moscow yesterday was not just unethical; it was illegal.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
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Rachel Maddow: "Russia is a podunk country. The idea that we work for him is so humiliating and is such an abject failure on the part of Trump in terms of his weakness. I don't know what Putin has on him, but he works for Putin and it's an embarrassment to this country"
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Rachel Maddow: "Russia is a podunk country. The idea that we work for him is so humiliating and is such an abject failure on the part of Trump in terms of his weakness. I don't know what Putin has on him, but he works for Putin and it's an embarrassment to this country"
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Unearthed 2016 video: Pete Hegseth straight up says US troops will not follow ‘unlawful orders’ from the commander-in-chief, and there have to be consequences for ‘abject war crimes’.
Guess it suddenly gets blurry when it’s Trump issuing the unlawful orders.
Guess it suddenly gets blurry when it’s Trump issuing the unlawful orders.
December 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Unearthed 2016 video: Pete Hegseth straight up says US troops will not follow ‘unlawful orders’ from the commander-in-chief, and there have to be consequences for ‘abject war crimes’.
Guess it suddenly gets blurry when it’s Trump issuing the unlawful orders.
Guess it suddenly gets blurry when it’s Trump issuing the unlawful orders.
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When buying a house is unattainable and jobs are disappearing, it's no surprise young people think they can’t succeed, especially young men.
It's not their fault. It’s Washington’s fault for allowing the middle class to be hollowed out just to make rich people richer.
It's not their fault. It’s Washington’s fault for allowing the middle class to be hollowed out just to make rich people richer.
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When buying a house is unattainable and jobs are disappearing, it's no surprise young people think they can’t succeed, especially young men.
It's not their fault. It’s Washington’s fault for allowing the middle class to be hollowed out just to make rich people richer.
It's not their fault. It’s Washington’s fault for allowing the middle class to be hollowed out just to make rich people richer.
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Why does Marco Rubio care about our immigration policy?
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
Why does Marco Rubio care about your country's immigration policy?
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Why does Marco Rubio care about our immigration policy?
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...