CynicalSpectator
@cynicalspectator.bsky.social
Journalist/Editor and chronicler of the (american) descent, INTP, humanist mostly, atheist definitely, often rational, born in a nation that doesn't exist anymore
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December 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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As tech bros corner the electrical power supply market, rates surge
December 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
As tech bros corner the electrical power supply market, rates surge
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www.rawstory.com/venezuela-26...
The Trump administration turns our proud Navy into a pirate at sea!
Put Trump on a ship, out at sea, and we would have recreated the "Chicken of the SEA."
The Trump administration turns our proud Navy into a pirate at sea!
Put Trump on a ship, out at sea, and we would have recreated the "Chicken of the SEA."
Trump admin seizes another vessel near Venezuela: report
The Trump administration has seized another sea vessel off the coast of Venezuela, Reuters reported Saturday.The seizure, revealed to Reuters by three Trump administration officials who spoke on the c...
www.rawstory.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
www.rawstory.com/venezuela-26...
The Trump administration turns our proud Navy into a pirate at sea!
Put Trump on a ship, out at sea, and we would have recreated the "Chicken of the SEA."
The Trump administration turns our proud Navy into a pirate at sea!
Put Trump on a ship, out at sea, and we would have recreated the "Chicken of the SEA."
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Ein Polizist sagt so etwas auf einer Veranstaltung und der Polizeipräsident sitzt dabei und sagt kein Wort.
In einem vernünftigen Land würden jetzt beide ihren Job verlieren und ihre Pensionsansprüche.
Aber wie leben, was die Polizei angeht, schon lange in keinem vernünftigen Land mehr.
In einem vernünftigen Land würden jetzt beide ihren Job verlieren und ihre Pensionsansprüche.
Aber wie leben, was die Polizei angeht, schon lange in keinem vernünftigen Land mehr.
In seiner Rede auf einer Personalversammlung der Bremer Polizei redet ein Hauptkommissar darüber, wie er Linke und Grüne für ihre Politik bestrafen will.
Polizist möchte Grüne und Linke mit Dachlatten verprügeln
In seiner Rede auf einer Personalversammlung der Bremer Polizei redet ein Hauptkommissar darüber, wie er Linke und Grüne für ihre Politik bestrafen will.
taz.de
December 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Ein Polizist sagt so etwas auf einer Veranstaltung und der Polizeipräsident sitzt dabei und sagt kein Wort.
In einem vernünftigen Land würden jetzt beide ihren Job verlieren und ihre Pensionsansprüche.
Aber wie leben, was die Polizei angeht, schon lange in keinem vernünftigen Land mehr.
In einem vernünftigen Land würden jetzt beide ihren Job verlieren und ihre Pensionsansprüche.
Aber wie leben, was die Polizei angeht, schon lange in keinem vernünftigen Land mehr.
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A tow truck driver who towed an ICE SUV that was blocking a driveway while ICE was carrying out an action was quickly acquitted on charges brought against him by Trump's DOJ, preserving the Trump DOJ's near perfect record of failed prosecutions in California. www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/m...
Man accused of towing ICE SUV during LA immigration operation found not guilty
A Los Angeles tow truck driver accused of towing a federal SUV during an immigration enforcement operation was found not guilty by a federal jury Friday. Bobby Nuñez, 33, was arrested and charged with...
www.nbclosangeles.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A tow truck driver who towed an ICE SUV that was blocking a driveway while ICE was carrying out an action was quickly acquitted on charges brought against him by Trump's DOJ, preserving the Trump DOJ's near perfect record of failed prosecutions in California. www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/m...
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Clients fled following Cadwalader's capitulation to Trump. To salvage itself, the firm had no option but to allow itself be acquired by Hogan Lovells. www.thedailybeast.com/storied-law-...
Storied Law Firm Pays Brutal Price for Surrendering to Trump
Firm that agreed to do $100 million worth of pro bono work for the White House has been forced into a merger after many of its top attorneys quit.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Clients fled following Cadwalader's capitulation to Trump. To salvage itself, the firm had no option but to allow itself be acquired by Hogan Lovells. www.thedailybeast.com/storied-law-...
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People Are Spending $50,000 to Clone Their Dead Pets
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People Are Spending $50,000 to Clone Their Dead Pets
twp.ai
December 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
People Are Spending $50,000 to Clone Their Dead Pets
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They are disappearing people. Listen to this. Nightmare. (And the longer they stay the more money core civic makes)
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
They are disappearing people. Listen to this. Nightmare. (And the longer they stay the more money core civic makes)
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U.S. lawmakers moved to revive privateering, a practice banished since the age of sail, which will allow government-backed ships to target enemies.
To stop drug boats, GOP lawmakers want to license pirates of the Caribbean
A bill introduced Thursday looks to revive a presidential power from the age of sail, by which Trump could issue letters of marque to modern-day privateers.
wapo.st
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
U.S. lawmakers moved to revive privateering, a practice banished since the age of sail, which will allow government-backed ships to target enemies.
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Hitlergruß, Antisemitismus und Rassismus.
Ganz normale Vorweihnachtliche Stimmung in Dresdner Nahverkehr.
Deutschland ist echt kaputt
Ganz normale Vorweihnachtliche Stimmung in Dresdner Nahverkehr.
Deutschland ist echt kaputt
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hitlergruß, Antisemitismus und Rassismus.
Ganz normale Vorweihnachtliche Stimmung in Dresdner Nahverkehr.
Deutschland ist echt kaputt
Ganz normale Vorweihnachtliche Stimmung in Dresdner Nahverkehr.
Deutschland ist echt kaputt
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Deutschland ist auch 2025 eines der sichersten Länder der Welt. Der Dank geht an die AfD, Welt, Bild und Nius, dass ein großer Teil der Bevölkerung das nicht glaubt.
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Deutschland ist auch 2025 eines der sichersten Länder der Welt. Der Dank geht an die AfD, Welt, Bild und Nius, dass ein großer Teil der Bevölkerung das nicht glaubt.
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When the govt. detains you, they are responsible for your welfare. This is inexcusable. www.newsweek.com/ice-detentio...
ICE detention centers see four deaths in four days
The latest fatalities push the yearly total close to being the deadliest on record for ICE detention centers.
www.newsweek.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
When the govt. detains you, they are responsible for your welfare. This is inexcusable. www.newsweek.com/ice-detentio...
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Nenko Gantchev should still be alive—home with his family. After 30 years contributing to Chicagoland as a small business owner and taxpayer, ICE detained him, ignored his medical needs, and he died in custody. This system is cruel, reckless, and must be held accountable.
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bulgarian-chicago-business-owner-nenko-gantchev-dies-ice-custody-family-congresswoman-call-immediate-investigation/18301520/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bulgarian-chicago-business-owner-nenko-gantchev-dies-ice-custody-family-congresswoman-call-immediate-investigation/18301520/
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
A Bulgarian man from Chicago arrested during an immigration enforcement 'blitz' has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Michigan private prison, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.
abc7chicago.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Nenko Gantchev should still be alive—home with his family. After 30 years contributing to Chicagoland as a small business owner and taxpayer, ICE detained him, ignored his medical needs, and he died in custody. This system is cruel, reckless, and must be held accountable.
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I don't do much looking back at my own writing, but I've been thinking about this piece a lot today. From tenderly protecting Trump from criminal consequences to enthusiastically helping him dismantle the administrative state, Roberts owns it all.
The worst chief justice of all time
Move over, Roger Taney and Melville Fuller.
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I don't do much looking back at my own writing, but I've been thinking about this piece a lot today. From tenderly protecting Trump from criminal consequences to enthusiastically helping him dismantle the administrative state, Roberts owns it all.
ah yes, the"most transparent administration in history", was it?
December 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
ah yes, the"most transparent administration in history", was it?
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FROM THE EPSTEIN FILES: During one of Doe's encounters with Epstein, he took her to Mar-a-Lago where he introduced her to its owner, Donald J. Trump. Introducing 14-year-old Doe to Donald J. Trump,... 1/2
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
FROM THE EPSTEIN FILES: During one of Doe's encounters with Epstein, he took her to Mar-a-Lago where he introduced her to its owner, Donald J. Trump. Introducing 14-year-old Doe to Donald J. Trump,... 1/2
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Zuck continues to back away from causes he previously championed. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Zuckerberg Cut Ties With Pro-Immigration Organization He Founded
Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy has cut ties with the pro-immigration advocacy group that he founded more than a decade ago, a move that parallels other sweeping changes he’s made to his company’s poli...
www.bloomberg.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Zuck continues to back away from causes he previously championed. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Montage of Howard Lutnick over the past 9 months constantly moving the goalposts on when the economy is going to be booming - 4Q! 1Q! 2Q! 1 year!
He was asked in March when it wasn’t going to be Biden’s fault anymore: “We own the economy in the 4th quarter!”
He was asked in March when it wasn’t going to be Biden’s fault anymore: “We own the economy in the 4th quarter!”
December 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Montage of Howard Lutnick over the past 9 months constantly moving the goalposts on when the economy is going to be booming - 4Q! 1Q! 2Q! 1 year!
He was asked in March when it wasn’t going to be Biden’s fault anymore: “We own the economy in the 4th quarter!”
He was asked in March when it wasn’t going to be Biden’s fault anymore: “We own the economy in the 4th quarter!”
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A photo I took in 2018 when people living in Trump-branded buildings voted to take his name off. Feel like there’s more of this to come.
December 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A photo I took in 2018 when people living in Trump-branded buildings voted to take his name off. Feel like there’s more of this to come.
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And another one gone.
JUST IN: Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming will NOT run for reelection in 2026
December 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
And another one gone.
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BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
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Trump was “surprised” by the board's vote to rename the Kennedy Center... but the sign was ready to go up today?
Does he think we're dumb?
He's also:
🤮 Renamed the Institute of Peace after himself
🤮 Bulldozed the East Wing for a vanity ballroom
🤮 Draped federal buildings w/ banners of his face
Does he think we're dumb?
He's also:
🤮 Renamed the Institute of Peace after himself
🤮 Bulldozed the East Wing for a vanity ballroom
🤮 Draped federal buildings w/ banners of his face
Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name to building
The signage change follows a vote by the board of trustees to rename the performing arts complex “the Trump Kennedy Center.”
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Trump was “surprised” by the board's vote to rename the Kennedy Center... but the sign was ready to go up today?
Does he think we're dumb?
He's also:
🤮 Renamed the Institute of Peace after himself
🤮 Bulldozed the East Wing for a vanity ballroom
🤮 Draped federal buildings w/ banners of his face
Does he think we're dumb?
He's also:
🤮 Renamed the Institute of Peace after himself
🤮 Bulldozed the East Wing for a vanity ballroom
🤮 Draped federal buildings w/ banners of his face
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In an act of MAGA vandalism, Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center building
December 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In an act of MAGA vandalism, Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center building
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“Who’s gonna stop you?”
December 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
“Who’s gonna stop you?”