Elaina McCartney
@fisheyeview.bsky.social
Retired Mars rover camera operator. Lake dweller. Pro-democracy. Pro-science.
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Can We Hold On to Our Sense of Humor?
A Saturday Prompt
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The importance of a sense of humor in a time when non-serious power-hungry clowns deserve ridicule: bravo Zaid and Frost, shoutout to Monty Python.
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If Trump is able to extort $10B because some of his tax returns (WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN RELEASED) were released, the Epstein files victims should obviously get billions from the DOJ for the (INTENTIONAL?) spectacular release of identifying victim information and illegal shielding of perpetrators.
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
If Trump is able to extort $10B because some of his tax returns (WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN RELEASED) were released, the Epstein files victims should obviously get billions from the DOJ for the (INTENTIONAL?) spectacular release of identifying victim information and illegal shielding of perpetrators.
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I don't often wear political t-shirts, but I'm proudly sporting this one today.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I don't often wear political t-shirts, but I'm proudly sporting this one today.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
I'm an immigrant.
I teach American (and international!) college students, research the U.S. economy, consult with policymakers, write books, raise my kids, pay taxes, and try to make this a better place.
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I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
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A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
No, Kevin Warsh isn’t qualified
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January 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
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“The video showed Hall wearing a designer suit as he called for donations, saying God would ‘show his face to the person who would donate the sum within 90 seconds.’ Members were heard clapping during the appeal.”
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Pastor tells congregation to 'donate $10,000 in 90 seconds' to become millionaire - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
The video surfaced after comedian Druski posted a controversial megachurch parody sketch on Monday, which has received more than 55 million views.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
“The video showed Hall wearing a designer suit as he called for donations, saying God would ‘show his face to the person who would donate the sum within 90 seconds.’ Members were heard clapping during the appeal.”
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WARNOCK: Trump said 'we're going to have a manufacturing boom.' Yes or no, have we had one?
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
WARNOCK: Trump said 'we're going to have a manufacturing boom.' Yes or no, have we had one?
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
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I know we have some 🔥 senators on the Democratic team. Can one of them, please, step up and throw their hat in the ring for leader? Stop complaining in private because this is intolerable.
@democrats.senate.gov
@democrats.senate.gov
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I know we have some 🔥 senators on the Democratic team. Can one of them, please, step up and throw their hat in the ring for leader? Stop complaining in private because this is intolerable.
@democrats.senate.gov
@democrats.senate.gov
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JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Bannon seems desperate to get our attention away from the Epstein files for some reason.
THEY’RE PLANNING ON STEALING THE ELECTION
Steve Bannon: “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.”
We know they did it in Georgia, but don’t miss this video: Adam Schiff saying Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an operation, seizing voting machines and election material in PR too.
Steve Bannon: “ICE is going to be around the polls in the 2026 midterm elections.”
We know they did it in Georgia, but don’t miss this video: Adam Schiff saying Tulsi Gabbard oversaw an operation, seizing voting machines and election material in PR too.
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Bannon seems desperate to get our attention away from the Epstein files for some reason.
JD Vance thinks Kaitlin Collins should smile when asking about the Epstein victims, "have some fun" with it. What the fuck is wrong with him?
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
JD Vance thinks Kaitlin Collins should smile when asking about the Epstein victims, "have some fun" with it. What the fuck is wrong with him?
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Resignations of People in powerful positions is light-years short of anything even remotely resembling justice.
February 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Resignations of People in powerful positions is light-years short of anything even remotely resembling justice.
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I think everyone should assume that anyone who contributed to Trump's campaign is a predator who raped children, unless they can provide proof otherwise.
February 4, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I think everyone should assume that anyone who contributed to Trump's campaign is a predator who raped children, unless they can provide proof otherwise.
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He’s the stupid people’s President.
February 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
He’s the stupid people’s President.
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Republicans cooked their own goose with the Clintons testifying
Democrats say Republicans have set a precedent with subpoenas of an ex-president and first lady. "We will follow it ... Donald Trump, all of his kids. Everybody," Rep. Maxwell Frost said.
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Democrats say Republicans have set a precedent with subpoenas of an ex-president and first lady. "We will follow it ... Donald Trump, all of his kids. Everybody," Rep. Maxwell Frost said.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Republicans cooked their own goose with the Clintons testifying
Democrats say Republicans have set a precedent with subpoenas of an ex-president and first lady. "We will follow it ... Donald Trump, all of his kids. Everybody," Rep. Maxwell Frost said.
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Democrats say Republicans have set a precedent with subpoenas of an ex-president and first lady. "We will follow it ... Donald Trump, all of his kids. Everybody," Rep. Maxwell Frost said.
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IMDB has flagged Melania the documentary for “unusual voting activity”. Someone is trying to pump up the viewer ratings after critics said it was a worthless piece of shit.
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
IMDB has flagged Melania the documentary for “unusual voting activity”. Someone is trying to pump up the viewer ratings after critics said it was a worthless piece of shit.
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Not making light of Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, but has the sheriff’s office ruled out ICE?
February 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Not making light of Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, but has the sheriff’s office ruled out ICE?
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🚨 Top lawyer, art world exec resign in more Epstein files fallout.
Brad Karp, longtime chair of major law firm Paul, Weiss, and David Ross, former director of the Whitney Museum, said they’re stepping down. | MS Now
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Brad Karp, longtime chair of major law firm Paul, Weiss, and David Ross, former director of the Whitney Museum, said they’re stepping down. | MS Now
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Top lawyer, art world exec resign in more Epstein files fallout
Emails show the longtime chair of the firm Paul, Weiss and the former Whitney director were friendly with the financier even after his conviction.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
🚨 Top lawyer, art world exec resign in more Epstein files fallout.
Brad Karp, longtime chair of major law firm Paul, Weiss, and David Ross, former director of the Whitney Museum, said they’re stepping down. | MS Now
www.ms.now/news/top-law...
Brad Karp, longtime chair of major law firm Paul, Weiss, and David Ross, former director of the Whitney Museum, said they’re stepping down. | MS Now
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Wait! The public face of nationwide immigration enforcement, Gregory Bovino, said in a newly discovered email that his boss wasn’t the head of CBP. He reported to Corey Lewandowski instead.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Wait! The public face of nationwide immigration enforcement, Gregory Bovino, said in a newly discovered email that his boss wasn’t the head of CBP. He reported to Corey Lewandowski instead.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
He’s a political operative with zero law-enforcement background calling the shots on immigration enforcement.
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The Trump administration has finalized a rule that reclassifies tens of thousands of federal positions in a way that removes long-standing job protections and makes it easier to fire or discipline those workers.
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that reclassifies tens of thousands of federal positions in a way that removes long-standing job protections and makes it easier to fire or discipline those workers.
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Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
'My own government attempted to execute me,' Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
Marimar Martinez said she believes that she survived her encounter with Border Patrol agents so she could share her story.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
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🚨 Attention: Foreign tourists 🚨
February 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM
🚨 Attention: Foreign tourists 🚨
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There is no justification whatsoever for redacting a complaint before transmitting it to the Gang of Eight. The redaction should be taken as evidence of bad faith and failure to comply with the law, and should be challenged. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Congress Receives Redacted Version of Whistleblower Complaint Against Gabbard
Significant portions of the document had been blacked out for executive privilege.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
There is no justification whatsoever for redacting a complaint before transmitting it to the Gang of Eight. The redaction should be taken as evidence of bad faith and failure to comply with the law, and should be challenged. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
