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this might be the highest gross things per line ratio piece I've read - if Americans are really following this story, the anti-elite backlash will be fierce.
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Opinion | Now We Know What All Those People Got From Epstein
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February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
this might be the highest gross things per line ratio piece I've read - if Americans are really following this story, the anti-elite backlash will be fierce.
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So unsanctioned backchanneling? (The most charitable explanation)
This is a blockbuster report. Last spring, the National Security Agency (NSA) detected evidence of an unusual phone call between an individual associated with foreign intelligence and a person close to Donald Trump, according to a whistleblower’s attorney briefed on the existence of the call.
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
So unsanctioned backchanneling? (The most charitable explanation)
When elites starve the public of resources, elites get more and more corrupt. That’s my summary.
In the US, and because of how we underfund social infrastructure, public institutions are heavily privilege dependent--their reputations and resources hinge on the support they get from affluent (White) people, which hinges on letting those people break rules.
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Avoiding Us versus Them: How Schools’ Dependence on Privileged “Helicopter” Parents Influences Enforcement of Rules - Jessica McCrory Calarco, 2020
As privilege-dependent organizations, U.S. public schools have an interest in catering to higher-SES White families. But, what happens when privileged families’...
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February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
When elites starve the public of resources, elites get more and more corrupt. That’s my summary.
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31. A more accurate framing would be devout Christians versus devout Christians, with one side objecting to David Easterwood preaching “love thy neighbor” and “snatch thy neighbor” in the same breath, while the other uses the Gospels to defend ICE.
February 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
31. A more accurate framing would be devout Christians versus devout Christians, with one side objecting to David Easterwood preaching “love thy neighbor” and “snatch thy neighbor” in the same breath, while the other uses the Gospels to defend ICE.
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27. Missing, or minimized, in news reports of the protest was the religion and religious expression of those who protested. Virtually absent was the fact that one of the group’s leaders, Nekima Levy Armstrong, is herself an ordained minister.
Here’s what she told CNN.
Here’s what she told CNN.
February 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
27. Missing, or minimized, in news reports of the protest was the religion and religious expression of those who protested. Virtually absent was the fact that one of the group’s leaders, Nekima Levy Armstrong, is herself an ordained minister.
Here’s what she told CNN.
Here’s what she told CNN.
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24. Instead, their religious expression will be downplayed and represented as political.
This tradition of privileging “authentic” Americans over everyone else among professionals tasked with representing reality favors bad actors who are bent on distorting reality to their advantage.
This tradition of privileging “authentic” Americans over everyone else among professionals tasked with representing reality favors bad actors who are bent on distorting reality to their advantage.
February 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM
24. Instead, their religious expression will be downplayed and represented as political.
This tradition of privileging “authentic” Americans over everyone else among professionals tasked with representing reality favors bad actors who are bent on distorting reality to their advantage.
This tradition of privileging “authentic” Americans over everyone else among professionals tasked with representing reality favors bad actors who are bent on distorting reality to their advantage.
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23. These cliches, myths and tropes – Thomas Jefferson famously declared that “those who labour in the earth are the chosen people of God” – mean genuine acts of religious expression by nonwhite or urban-dwelling believers won’t be represented as such by the Washington press corps.
America is on the brink of another civil war, this one fuelled by Donald Trump
American history can partly explain why some Americans have come to believe only Donald Trump has their interests at heart, and will vote for him — and fight for him — despite his indictments.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
23. These cliches, myths and tropes – Thomas Jefferson famously declared that “those who labour in the earth are the chosen people of God” – mean genuine acts of religious expression by nonwhite or urban-dwelling believers won’t be represented as such by the Washington press corps.
No Nazis on Ghost just saying.
how do you write this story without noting there was a campaign literally called SUBSTACKERS AGAINST NAZIS in…2023
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
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February 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
No Nazis on Ghost just saying.
Now would be a good time for Democrats to explain the “crime” these people are being punished for. Crossing the border is a civil offense. It’s not even a misdemeanor in some cases. Why such severe inhumane treatment? Democrats should say it’s because are not white. Their crime is their color.
Concentration camps: stories of as many as 50 people to a cell — men and women in some cases — with no windows and limited airflow, a single camera-monitored toilet, aluminum blankets, no showers and poor quality food.
ICE detainees from Maine being held under ‘inhumane’ conditions in Mass. facility, attorneys say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said the allegations of overcrowding and lack of access to lawyers are false.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Now would be a good time for Democrats to explain the “crime” these people are being punished for. Crossing the border is a civil offense. It’s not even a misdemeanor in some cases. Why such severe inhumane treatment? Democrats should say it’s because are not white. Their crime is their color.
It will come as shock for you to learn of all the religions and all the religious people who have vastly more complex notions of God than “sky daddies.”
counterpoint: believe in supernatural judgmental sky daddies is what created a world where people are OK implementing policy & violence against The Others.
nah man, think I'm good
nah man, think I'm good
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
It will come as shock for you to learn of all the religions and all the religious people who have vastly more complex notions of God than “sky daddies.”
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“Going high is a long-term strategy” ~ Michelle Obama’s words feel more relevant now than ever before.
Listen as she reflects on why leading with fear or bitterness never creates real wins.
Listen as she reflects on why leading with fear or bitterness never creates real wins.
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
“Going high is a long-term strategy” ~ Michelle Obama’s words feel more relevant now than ever before.
Listen as she reflects on why leading with fear or bitterness never creates real wins.
Listen as she reflects on why leading with fear or bitterness never creates real wins.
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“.. His presidency is enclosed in a bubble wrap of darkness and hatred and resentment,” Rahm Emanuel, who served as Obama’s chief of staff, told me.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
“.. His presidency is enclosed in a bubble wrap of darkness and hatred and resentment,” Rahm Emanuel, who served as Obama’s chief of staff, told me.
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I edited a video of my new favorite person to bring you an inspirational message
February 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I edited a video of my new favorite person to bring you an inspirational message
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Nobody had to pay or order anybody to watch Becoming! Ha, ha; ha, ha, ha!
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Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' surges on Netflix amid 'Melania' movie release
On the heels of the release of "Melania," viewership has surged for Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary "Becoming."
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February 7, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Nobody had to pay or order anybody to watch Becoming! Ha, ha; ha, ha, ha!
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Some people believe defeating evil that is protected by religion requires tearing down religion itself. Wrong. You defeat evil by inspiring people to fight it, and religion inspires fighters.
My main question is how anyone can see God as a positive kinda guy when he does nothing to help those struggling under this fascist regime and instead protects, enables, even empowers the pedophiles, white supremacists, Christofascists, sadists, murderers, animal abusers, torturers, etc.
February 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Some people believe defeating evil that is protected by religion requires tearing down religion itself. Wrong. You defeat evil by inspiring people to fight it, and religion inspires fighters.
The group says it represents 100,000 active service members. It received complaints from eight military bases around the world. “People are scared” to disobey superior officers. “They were pressured to see the movie.”
Despite dismal reviews, audiences supposedly turned out for "Melania."
Except... the Military Religious Freedom Foundation says they have reports from bases around the world of military members being "pressured" to see it. The group's president said people are scared.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Except... the Military Religious Freedom Foundation says they have reports from bases around the world of military members being "pressured" to see it. The group's president said people are scared.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The group says it represents 100,000 active service members. It received complaints from eight military bases around the world. “People are scared” to disobey superior officers. “They were pressured to see the movie.”
Detente.
on the balance i think partisan gerrymandering is bad but the only way it ends is if democrats weaponize it against republicans everywhere they can. wiping out republican lawmakers in blue states might bring the GOP to the table to end the practice.
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Detente.
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What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
Prosecutors stunned as ICE lets suspect in $100m jewelry heist leave US
Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, charged with stalking armored truck in 2022, allowed to self-deport to South America
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
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This is not true. All of the evidence from videos and eyewitnesses show the booing started when Vance appeared on the jumbotron. An accurate headline would say this:
"VANCE BOOED AT MILAN CORTINA OPENING CEREMONY"
"VANCE BOOED AT MILAN CORTINA OPENING CEREMONY"
In an unmistakable sign of Europe’s rapidly dimming view on America, the U.S. delegation entered the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony to a chorus of boos and disapproving whistles from the international crowd of more than 65,000. on.wsj.com/3ZUmCq1
February 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
This is not true. All of the evidence from videos and eyewitnesses show the booing started when Vance appeared on the jumbotron. An accurate headline would say this:
"VANCE BOOED AT MILAN CORTINA OPENING CEREMONY"
"VANCE BOOED AT MILAN CORTINA OPENING CEREMONY"
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Lucas single-handedly destroying Youngkin’s legacy projects (sports teams in NoVa, suburban GOP that can win) was remarkable to watch
February 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Lucas single-handedly destroying Youngkin’s legacy projects (sports teams in NoVa, suburban GOP that can win) was remarkable to watch
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"In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the front lines."
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The Women Holding Minneapolis Together
In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the fron...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the front lines."
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The Target situation is like a microcosmic example of the US tariff initiative. People thought they needed Target, until the boycott. Now they’ve found ways around it and don’t wanna go back. Other countries are now realizing they don’t need the big superpower USA and are adjusting accordingly.
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
The Target situation is like a microcosmic example of the US tariff initiative. People thought they needed Target, until the boycott. Now they’ve found ways around it and don’t wanna go back. Other countries are now realizing they don’t need the big superpower USA and are adjusting accordingly.
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in terms of the 'voters trust Rs to handle immigration over Ds' line, 2 points:
1. R advantage has been cut by half/two-thirds since 2024.
2. Public clearly disagrees with Trump on enforcement. Task for Dems is giving voters a coherent alt,
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1. R advantage has been cut by half/two-thirds since 2024.
2. Public clearly disagrees with Trump on enforcement. Task for Dems is giving voters a coherent alt,
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
February 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
in terms of the 'voters trust Rs to handle immigration over Ds' line, 2 points:
1. R advantage has been cut by half/two-thirds since 2024.
2. Public clearly disagrees with Trump on enforcement. Task for Dems is giving voters a coherent alt,
substack.com/@gelliottmor...
1. R advantage has been cut by half/two-thirds since 2024.
2. Public clearly disagrees with Trump on enforcement. Task for Dems is giving voters a coherent alt,
substack.com/@gelliottmor...