Dean Gloster
@deangloster.bsky.social
Anti-authoritarian. Author of stories for young people, including the YA novel DESSERT FIRST. Former Supreme Court law clerk. Former standup comic. VCFA MFA. Write on. He/him.
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Y’all didn’t realize they were using “Democracy dies in darkness” as a mission statement, not a salutary motto
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Y’all didn’t realize they were using “Democracy dies in darkness” as a mission statement, not a salutary motto
When we finally decide to eat the rich, don't order your spice packets and roasting pans from Amazon.
But Bezos had $75 million to spend on Melania’s vanity project.
February 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM
When we finally decide to eat the rich, don't order your spice packets and roasting pans from Amazon.
What's a little mass childhood trauma compared to the profit opportunity for Trump cronies managing the new detention centers?
The number of children in ICE detention on a given day has skyrocketed, jumping more than sixfold since the start of the second Trump administration. The Marshall Project analyzed data obtained by the Deportation Data Project and found that ICE held around 170 children on an average day under Trump.
Children in ICE Detention Skyrocket in Trump’s Second Term
With a six-fold jump in children in detention, advocates allege harrowing conditions are putting kids’ lives at risk.
www.themarshallproject.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
What's a little mass childhood trauma compared to the profit opportunity for Trump cronies managing the new detention centers?
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For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For those keeping score at home:
A friend of mine from Texas told me that the "lawyer cat" is a long-standing jerk of an attorney, like, a standout in a group of jerk attorneys, so: Happy anniversary.
Attorney: "Your Honor, I'm not actually a cat."
Judge: "I'm aware of that, counsellor."
Attorney: "Your Honor, I'm not actually a cat."
Judge: "I'm aware of that, counsellor."
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM
A friend of mine from Texas told me that the "lawyer cat" is a long-standing jerk of an attorney, like, a standout in a group of jerk attorneys, so: Happy anniversary.
Attorney: "Your Honor, I'm not actually a cat."
Judge: "I'm aware of that, counsellor."
Attorney: "Your Honor, I'm not actually a cat."
Judge: "I'm aware of that, counsellor."
Honestly, I'm not even a tiny bit surprised about the Noam Chomsky-Epstein connections in the released files.
Or about the Bill Gates ones.
It would have been nice to have been surprised, but: Nope.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Or about the Bill Gates ones.
It would have been nice to have been surprised, but: Nope.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Newly released files shed new light on Chomsky and Epstein relationship
Latest communications undermine Chomsky’s earlier claims that he primarily had financial dealings with Epstein
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Honestly, I'm not even a tiny bit surprised about the Noam Chomsky-Epstein connections in the released files.
Or about the Bill Gates ones.
It would have been nice to have been surprised, but: Nope.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Or about the Bill Gates ones.
It would have been nice to have been surprised, but: Nope.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Apparently morale at DOJ is so low that line attorneys are asking to be held in contempt so they can get some sleep yikes
February 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Apparently morale at DOJ is so low that line attorneys are asking to be held in contempt so they can get some sleep yikes
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Tell me who you admire--and spend time with--and I will tell you who--and what--you are.
February 1, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Tell me who you admire--and spend time with--and I will tell you who--and what--you are.
We're living in strange times, when FIFA will soon announce that it's giving film awards...
"For the best 'elaborate piece of designer taxidermy...proffered like a medieval tribute to the greedy king' it's...MELANIA!"
"For the best 'elaborate piece of designer taxidermy...proffered like a medieval tribute to the greedy king' it's...MELANIA!"
February 1, 2026 at 3:14 AM
We're living in strange times, when FIFA will soon announce that it's giving film awards...
"For the best 'elaborate piece of designer taxidermy...proffered like a medieval tribute to the greedy king' it's...MELANIA!"
"For the best 'elaborate piece of designer taxidermy...proffered like a medieval tribute to the greedy king' it's...MELANIA!"
There once was a Homan named Tom
Who (it's said) could be had for a song:
For a mere 50 grand
Tom Homan's your man
And this grift is still going on...
Who (it's said) could be had for a song:
For a mere 50 grand
Tom Homan's your man
And this grift is still going on...
February 1, 2026 at 2:07 AM
There once was a Homan named Tom
Who (it's said) could be had for a song:
For a mere 50 grand
Tom Homan's your man
And this grift is still going on...
Who (it's said) could be had for a song:
For a mere 50 grand
Tom Homan's your man
And this grift is still going on...
Homan says the U.S. is "serious" about deporting people.
Yes, but it's Tom Homan, so if you want him to say something different, just give him a bag of cash.
Yes, but it's Tom Homan, so if you want him to say something different, just give him a bag of cash.
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Homan says the U.S. is "serious" about deporting people.
Yes, but it's Tom Homan, so if you want him to say something different, just give him a bag of cash.
Yes, but it's Tom Homan, so if you want him to say something different, just give him a bag of cash.
ICE agents apparently attempted murder again in MN.
Whereabouts of the body or kidnapped victim are unknown.
Whereabouts of the body or kidnapped victim are unknown.
Activists responding to a reported ICE abduction in Minneapolis discovered a car abandoned, riddled with bullet holes and flat tires. (1/30/26)
February 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM
ICE agents apparently attempted murder again in MN.
Whereabouts of the body or kidnapped victim are unknown.
Whereabouts of the body or kidnapped victim are unknown.
The Universe:
Steve M: Some call me the gangster of love.
The Universe:
The Universe:
The Universe: Dude. Literally no one calls you "the gangster of love."
Steve M: Some call me the gangster of love.
The Universe:
The Universe:
The Universe: Dude. Literally no one calls you "the gangster of love."
January 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The Universe:
Steve M: Some call me the gangster of love.
The Universe:
The Universe:
The Universe: Dude. Literally no one calls you "the gangster of love."
Steve M: Some call me the gangster of love.
The Universe:
The Universe:
The Universe: Dude. Literally no one calls you "the gangster of love."
Once again, I discover that I'm not Donald Trump.
January 31, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Once again, I discover that I'm not Donald Trump.
(Not) surprisingly, Bill Barr turns up in this summary. He was allegedly present, witnessing abuse, and after meeting a young model at an Epstein event, allegedly said he "wanted to see her again" next time he was at Epstein's.
Later made Attorney General in Trump's first term.
Later made Attorney General in Trump's first term.
Whoa. This is from an FBI email with the subect "Re: Epstein - Cellmate Interview"
Here are the summaries provided by the FBI agent.
Here are the summaries provided by the FBI agent.
January 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
(Not) surprisingly, Bill Barr turns up in this summary. He was allegedly present, witnessing abuse, and after meeting a young model at an Epstein event, allegedly said he "wanted to see her again" next time he was at Epstein's.
Later made Attorney General in Trump's first term.
Later made Attorney General in Trump's first term.
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Yes, who wrote this email to Jeffrey Epstein — and why did DOJ redact his name?
January 31, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Yes, who wrote this email to Jeffrey Epstein — and why did DOJ redact his name?
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If this is the same Peter Attia MD who was just revealed as one of Bari Weiss's big new additions to CBS News, he can just tell the stories about the "outrageous" life Jeffrey Epstein led on the Evening News.
Think of the ratings!
Think of the ratings!
And Peter Attia MD telling Epstein the biggest problem with being his friend is he can’t tell anyone about the life he lives. Nice.
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If this is the same Peter Attia MD who was just revealed as one of Bari Weiss's big new additions to CBS News, he can just tell the stories about the "outrageous" life Jeffrey Epstein led on the Evening News.
Think of the ratings!
Think of the ratings!
Ah, yes. The "I was only recruiting future cheerleaders" defense.
January 31, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Ah, yes. The "I was only recruiting future cheerleaders" defense.
In the latest polls, only 2% of Democrats, and only 42% of Republicans, think Donald Trump acts ethically in office.
So maybe the Democrats should nominate an ethical candidate in 2028. Someone, say, not named Gavin. Just a thought.
So maybe the Democrats should nominate an ethical candidate in 2028. Someone, say, not named Gavin. Just a thought.
January 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM
In the latest polls, only 2% of Democrats, and only 42% of Republicans, think Donald Trump acts ethically in office.
So maybe the Democrats should nominate an ethical candidate in 2028. Someone, say, not named Gavin. Just a thought.
So maybe the Democrats should nominate an ethical candidate in 2028. Someone, say, not named Gavin. Just a thought.
Fun fact: In California, any citizen who personally witnesses a misdemeanor can perform a citizen's arrest under Penal Code section 837.
Inform the perpetrator of the arrest and the reason, use only reasonable force, and promptly contact the police.
Inform the perpetrator of the arrest and the reason, use only reasonable force, and promptly contact the police.
The Los Angeles Police won’t enforce California’s mask ban on ICE because it’s only a misdemeanor.
Entering the USA illegally is also merely a misdemeanor. But that’s the “crime” for which we’ve unleashed a secret army of armed MASKED goons to brutalize supposed infractors
Entering the USA illegally is also merely a misdemeanor. But that’s the “crime” for which we’ve unleashed a secret army of armed MASKED goons to brutalize supposed infractors
LAPD Chief announces they will not be enforcing the mask ban on ICE goons (1/29/26)
January 31, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Fun fact: In California, any citizen who personally witnesses a misdemeanor can perform a citizen's arrest under Penal Code section 837.
Inform the perpetrator of the arrest and the reason, use only reasonable force, and promptly contact the police.
Inform the perpetrator of the arrest and the reason, use only reasonable force, and promptly contact the police.
Q: What do you get when you cross Nazis with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol?
(Kristi Noem): Silence! That's obstruction! No one is allowed to cross us. We're the Nazi Customs and Border Patrol!
(Kristi Noem): Silence! That's obstruction! No one is allowed to cross us. We're the Nazi Customs and Border Patrol!
January 31, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Q: What do you get when you cross Nazis with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol?
(Kristi Noem): Silence! That's obstruction! No one is allowed to cross us. We're the Nazi Customs and Border Patrol!
(Kristi Noem): Silence! That's obstruction! No one is allowed to cross us. We're the Nazi Customs and Border Patrol!
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Friends, an educational post from GOP Senator Thom Tillis 👇
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January 31, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Friends, an educational post from GOP Senator Thom Tillis 👇
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The very well-accepted term for "stripping the legal protections of a minority group and then sending a paramilitary force to carry them away" is "ethnic cleansing."
They are planning to ethnically cleanse Springfield, Ohio.
They are planning to ethnically cleanse Springfield, Ohio.
Breaking MS NOW:
The Trump admin is now eyeing Ohio for immigration enforcement operations that could begin as early as next week.
The operation is expected to target Haitian immigrants — with temporary protected status for Haiti expiring on Feb. 3.
The Trump admin is now eyeing Ohio for immigration enforcement operations that could begin as early as next week.
The operation is expected to target Haitian immigrants — with temporary protected status for Haiti expiring on Feb. 3.
ICE eyeing Ohio next, where it is expected to target Haitian immigrants
An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield, Ohio, a community that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance targeted during the 2024 campaign, falsely accusing the community ...
www.ms.now
January 31, 2026 at 1:54 AM
The very well-accepted term for "stripping the legal protections of a minority group and then sending a paramilitary force to carry them away" is "ethnic cleansing."
They are planning to ethnically cleanse Springfield, Ohio.
They are planning to ethnically cleanse Springfield, Ohio.
A "Jes Staley" is the former CEO of Barclay's Bank and former top executive of JP Morgan, where he was allegedly the "chief defender" of continued banking with Jeffrey Epstein. He resigned after an investigation into his ties with Epstein. 🤔
January 31, 2026 at 12:51 AM
A "Jes Staley" is the former CEO of Barclay's Bank and former top executive of JP Morgan, where he was allegedly the "chief defender" of continued banking with Jeffrey Epstein. He resigned after an investigation into his ties with Epstein. 🤔