David Fogel
@davidfogel.bsky.social
Small Business Owner. Coffee. Records. Community. Burner. Dad. Urbanist. Nature Lover: www.bumpngrind.co
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Der Trump-Effekt.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Der Trump-Effekt.
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immigrants score the lowest on tests, but they also take all our jobs, while at the same time taking all the welfare and buying all the homes
Stephen Miller: "If you subtract immigration out of test scores, all of the sudden our test scores skyrocket"
December 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
immigrants score the lowest on tests, but they also take all our jobs, while at the same time taking all the welfare and buying all the homes
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NEW: The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans.
We found that Trump once did the very thing he claimed could be a crime.
We found that Trump once did the very thing he claimed could be a crime.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing he called “deceitful and potentially criminal.”
www.propublica.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans.
We found that Trump once did the very thing he claimed could be a crime.
We found that Trump once did the very thing he claimed could be a crime.
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Of course anyone with half a brain knew how this was going to end long ago: Walk away from Ukraine, walk away from NATO, blame Zelensky, lots of business deals between Trump, his cronies, and our new “friends” the murderous, corrupt, lying Russians.
December 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Of course anyone with half a brain knew how this was going to end long ago: Walk away from Ukraine, walk away from NATO, blame Zelensky, lots of business deals between Trump, his cronies, and our new “friends” the murderous, corrupt, lying Russians.
Elon loves dictators bc as a greedy overlord he can get what he wants from them much easier than democracies or conglomerations of nations.
This is so perfect. No one have any doubts at this point about what Elon Musk really represents.
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Elon loves dictators bc as a greedy overlord he can get what he wants from them much easier than democracies or conglomerations of nations.
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Longtime Sports Illustrated columnist Reilly also wrote the book Commander in Cheat which documented the many ways that Trump cheats at golf.
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Longtime Sports Illustrated columnist Reilly also wrote the book Commander in Cheat which documented the many ways that Trump cheats at golf.
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There are well upwards of a BILLION dollars (of OUR money) this year funneled to projects designed specifically to make Trump feel Good about himself: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
December 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There are well upwards of a BILLION dollars (of OUR money) this year funneled to projects designed specifically to make Trump feel Good about himself: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
Trumps private and public furious response to the onrush of media coverage about his mind, health, age, sleep…
One of the most significant and important pieces of global legislation. I can’t wait to see data points a year from now.
‘Everyone will miss the socialising – but it’s also a relief’: five young teens on Australia’s social media ban
‘Everyone will miss the socialising – but it’s also a relief’: five young teens on Australia’s social media ban
As the under-16s social media ban looms, Guardian Australia speaks to five 13 to 15-year-olds about what they will miss, and what government should be doing instead
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
One of the most significant and important pieces of global legislation. I can’t wait to see data points a year from now.
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It’s weird that news organizations like the BBC are covering this as if it’s a real thing with a real process behind it—and not clearly some nakedly invented “participation trophy” by a corrupt organization to curry favor with a corrupt and easily manipulated man-child. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Donald Trump: US president named inaugural Fifa Peace Prize winner
US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Contrary to Elons thinking we need more empathy and connections across social-economic lines.
‘Empathy that lasts a lifetime’: charity bridges gap between Bradford schools
‘Empathy that lasts a lifetime’: charity bridges gap between Bradford schools
Pupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Contrary to Elons thinking we need more empathy and connections across social-economic lines.
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New Mexico launched a state pilot program offering monthly $500 payments to teens experiencing housing insecurity and other issues.
The initiative aims to help remove barriers that keep them from attending school.
The initiative aims to help remove barriers that keep them from attending school.
To help homeless students graduate, New Mexico tries paying them
The state is launching a three-year pilot program offering $500 a month to homeless students who maintain high attendance and fulfill other requirements.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New Mexico launched a state pilot program offering monthly $500 payments to teens experiencing housing insecurity and other issues.
The initiative aims to help remove barriers that keep them from attending school.
The initiative aims to help remove barriers that keep them from attending school.
File under “more petty kindergarten behavior by this administration”. Beyond rude, unnecessary and unprofessional.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
File under “more petty kindergarten behavior by this administration”. Beyond rude, unnecessary and unprofessional.
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Five years after Meta's Oversight Board its first five cases, it's clear that its ambitions to become Facebook's Supreme Court have failed. I talked to insiders about where it goes next: www.platformer.news/meta-oversig...
December 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Five years after Meta's Oversight Board its first five cases, it's clear that its ambitions to become Facebook's Supreme Court have failed. I talked to insiders about where it goes next: www.platformer.news/meta-oversig...
Did Russia invade NATO airspace?
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Did Russia invade NATO airspace?
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Economic confidence just dropped to a 17-month low, per Gallup. And that's not the only bad news... (short 🧵)
news.gallup.com/poll/699311/...
news.gallup.com/poll/699311/...
December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Economic confidence just dropped to a 17-month low, per Gallup. And that's not the only bad news... (short 🧵)
news.gallup.com/poll/699311/...
news.gallup.com/poll/699311/...
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NEW: More than 80% of the immigrants arrested in D.C. during Trump’s federal law enforcement surge this year had no criminal convictions or charges, new data shows, even though that crackdown was portrayed as targeting violent crime.
w/ Emmanuel Martinez
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w/ Emmanuel Martinez
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Most immigrants arrested in Trump’s D.C. crackdown had no criminal records
A Post analysis of federal data shows that the arrests of immigrants with no prior criminal record shot up sixfold during the Trump administration’s crackdown.
wapo.st
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
NEW: More than 80% of the immigrants arrested in D.C. during Trump’s federal law enforcement surge this year had no criminal convictions or charges, new data shows, even though that crackdown was portrayed as targeting violent crime.
w/ Emmanuel Martinez
wapo.st/4iC8oCR
w/ Emmanuel Martinez
wapo.st/4iC8oCR
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If Trump tries to fight this, Costco will just open a 36 pack of Kirkland brand whoopass on him.
New in PN: Costco demands a refund from Trump
"One of the biggest importers in the country has entered the fray, at the risk of finding itself crosswise with the Trump administration. This is what happens when you let the president break the law for a little while."
"One of the biggest importers in the country has entered the fray, at the risk of finding itself crosswise with the Trump administration. This is what happens when you let the president break the law for a little while."
Costco demands a refund from Trump
The mega-retailer is suing to get its tariff money back.
www.publicnotice.co
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
If Trump tries to fight this, Costco will just open a 36 pack of Kirkland brand whoopass on him.
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Immigrants commit fewer crimes.
Immigrants pay taxes.
Immigrants contribute over $2 trillion to the U.S. economy.
The problem isn't immigrants.
Immigrants pay taxes.
Immigrants contribute over $2 trillion to the U.S. economy.
The problem isn't immigrants.
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Immigrants commit fewer crimes.
Immigrants pay taxes.
Immigrants contribute over $2 trillion to the U.S. economy.
The problem isn't immigrants.
Immigrants pay taxes.
Immigrants contribute over $2 trillion to the U.S. economy.
The problem isn't immigrants.
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That Adm Bradley gave the order is "implausible." But if he "did give the order on his own...it would mean Hegseth’s Defense Dept is even more dysfunctional and out of control than anyone might have guessed." The great Tom Nichols, former Naval War College prof: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Pete Hegseth Needs to Go—Now
A man with such contempt for the military should not run the Pentagon.
www.theatlantic.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
That Adm Bradley gave the order is "implausible." But if he "did give the order on his own...it would mean Hegseth’s Defense Dept is even more dysfunctional and out of control than anyone might have guessed." The great Tom Nichols, former Naval War College prof: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The WSJ article laid clear these plutocrats goals and objectives. They represent the interests of the 1%, not Ukraine or America but the billionaire class of Russia and the U.S. Fck these guys, their lack of morals and capitalist greed.
As Jared Kushner prepares to meet with Putin today on behalf of Trump, REMEMBER: After taking billions from the Saudis and other foreign governments, Kushner explicitly said he would not have a foreign policy role in this administration.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The WSJ article laid clear these plutocrats goals and objectives. They represent the interests of the 1%, not Ukraine or America but the billionaire class of Russia and the U.S. Fck these guys, their lack of morals and capitalist greed.
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@markhertling.bsky.social warns the gravest threat to the U.S. military is the erosion of the values that keep our forces lawful and legitimate. He implores Congress to investigate whether unlawful orders were issued in the Caribbean, and hold every official to account.
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
@markhertling.bsky.social warns the gravest threat to the U.S. military is the erosion of the values that keep our forces lawful and legitimate. He implores Congress to investigate whether unlawful orders were issued in the Caribbean, and hold every official to account.
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This is not true. Musk is endorsing (again) a version of the white nationalist great replacement theory, as told by Stephen Miller.
It is a conspiracy theory and it was confined to the fringes of the Internet until 10 or so years ago.
If true, Harris would’ve easily won in 2024.
It is a conspiracy theory and it was confined to the fringes of the Internet until 10 or so years ago.
If true, Harris would’ve easily won in 2024.
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This is not true. Musk is endorsing (again) a version of the white nationalist great replacement theory, as told by Stephen Miller.
It is a conspiracy theory and it was confined to the fringes of the Internet until 10 or so years ago.
If true, Harris would’ve easily won in 2024.
It is a conspiracy theory and it was confined to the fringes of the Internet until 10 or so years ago.
If true, Harris would’ve easily won in 2024.
Dear NBC music guy, well done playing some Go-Go music on the outro during the commanders game.
December 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Dear NBC music guy, well done playing some Go-Go music on the outro during the commanders game.