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@jaydub2099.bsky.social
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Part 2 of the exchange.
February 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Part 2 of the exchange.
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If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
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'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season www.govexec.com/management/2...
'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season
The tax agency is taking unusual steps to prepare for its busy season after watchdog finds it is severely underprepared.
www.govexec.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season www.govexec.com/management/2...
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The Trump Administration claims the Treasury has authority over Venezuelan assets.
I asked Treasury Secretary Bessent directly what grants him this authority.
He seemed to have no idea that he controlled these assets, let alone the authority behind them.
I asked Treasury Secretary Bessent directly what grants him this authority.
He seemed to have no idea that he controlled these assets, let alone the authority behind them.
February 4, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The Trump Administration claims the Treasury has authority over Venezuelan assets.
I asked Treasury Secretary Bessent directly what grants him this authority.
He seemed to have no idea that he controlled these assets, let alone the authority behind them.
I asked Treasury Secretary Bessent directly what grants him this authority.
He seemed to have no idea that he controlled these assets, let alone the authority behind them.
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Q: “Does Alex Pretti and his family deserve an apology from the vice president?”
Mayor Frey: “I apologize to the family of Alex Pretti because he did not deserve to be killed…That should not have happened at the hands of a government.”
Mayor Frey: “I apologize to the family of Alex Pretti because he did not deserve to be killed…That should not have happened at the hands of a government.”
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Q: “Does Alex Pretti and his family deserve an apology from the vice president?”
Mayor Frey: “I apologize to the family of Alex Pretti because he did not deserve to be killed…That should not have happened at the hands of a government.”
Mayor Frey: “I apologize to the family of Alex Pretti because he did not deserve to be killed…That should not have happened at the hands of a government.”
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there's something unholy about the Trump administration being laser focused on "fraud" while Trump pardons an endless clown car of fraudsters and bilks taxpayers at every opportunity. it's just transparently absurd.
February 4, 2026 at 10:13 PM
there's something unholy about the Trump administration being laser focused on "fraud" while Trump pardons an endless clown car of fraudsters and bilks taxpayers at every opportunity. it's just transparently absurd.
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/2 Shit I think they caught on
February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
/2 Shit I think they caught on
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Congress has a real chance right now to influence and change the trajectory of immigration enforcement in the US and arrest the use of ICE and CBP as a fascist secret presidential interior police.
Here's my research on what would make a difference: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-ways-t...
Here's my research on what would make a difference: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-ways-t...
Six Ways to Reform ICE and CBP
And why congressional "reform" isn't actually the real problem....
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 4, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Congress has a real chance right now to influence and change the trajectory of immigration enforcement in the US and arrest the use of ICE and CBP as a fascist secret presidential interior police.
Here's my research on what would make a difference: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-ways-t...
Here's my research on what would make a difference: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/six-ways-t...
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Death by 1,000 Cuts
Death by 1,000 Cuts
A cartoon by Nick Anderson
contrarian.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Death by 1,000 Cuts
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Mr. Musk, while supporting DOGE and serving as an SGE, did you use any substances that are not legal under Federal law?
NEWS
Elon Musk and others LOSE their bid to duck depositions in DOGE litigation.
Judge doubts protections for "high-ranking government officials" for multiple reasons. It's unclear they ever had that status, and Musk "left government service."
Doc buff.ly/uhpSOTz
Elon Musk and others LOSE their bid to duck depositions in DOGE litigation.
Judge doubts protections for "high-ranking government officials" for multiple reasons. It's unclear they ever had that status, and Musk "left government service."
Doc buff.ly/uhpSOTz
February 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Mr. Musk, while supporting DOGE and serving as an SGE, did you use any substances that are not legal under Federal law?
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I heavily pushed @vermontgmg.bsky.social's testimony on CBP's long-term criminality. Here, he lists 6 ways to fix DHS:
1) Basic Uniform and Identification Standards
2) Use of Force
3) Enforcement Standards and Restrictions
4) Restore DHS’s “Sensitive Locations” Restrictions
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1) Basic Uniform and Identification Standards
2) Use of Force
3) Enforcement Standards and Restrictions
4) Restore DHS’s “Sensitive Locations” Restrictions
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Six Ways to Reform ICE and CBP
And why congressional "reform" isn't actually the real problem....
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I heavily pushed @vermontgmg.bsky.social's testimony on CBP's long-term criminality. Here, he lists 6 ways to fix DHS:
1) Basic Uniform and Identification Standards
2) Use of Force
3) Enforcement Standards and Restrictions
4) Restore DHS’s “Sensitive Locations” Restrictions
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1) Basic Uniform and Identification Standards
2) Use of Force
3) Enforcement Standards and Restrictions
4) Restore DHS’s “Sensitive Locations” Restrictions
1/2
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Great work by Greg Sargent. We are, right now, deciding whether we want to be a land of giant concentration camps and ethnic cleanings.
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Great work by Greg Sargent. We are, right now, deciding whether we want to be a land of giant concentration camps and ethnic cleanings.
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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Whatever happened to the whole “Don’t Tread on Me” crowd? Where did the Proud Boys go? A preview of tomorrow’s “To the Contrary” Podcast w/ Garrett Graff….
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Whatever happened to the whole “Don’t Tread on Me” crowd? Where did the Proud Boys go? A preview of tomorrow’s “To the Contrary” Podcast w/ Garrett Graff….
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I don’t believe this because Bannon said it. I believe it because it’s consistent with everything they’ve done so far.
Steve Bannon: “You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November.”
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I don’t believe this because Bannon said it. I believe it because it’s consistent with everything they’ve done so far.
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When Stephen Miller invades VA -- and he will -- it will set off an ever-loving backlash among right wing NatSec types.
NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now. - Bolts
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
boltsmag.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
When Stephen Miller invades VA -- and he will -- it will set off an ever-loving backlash among right wing NatSec types.
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“Doomerism” is when you say “holy shit things are going to get bad and there’s nothing we can do.” It’s not when you say “holy shit things are going to get bad and we better get prepared for that”.
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
“Doomerism” is when you say “holy shit things are going to get bad and there’s nothing we can do.” It’s not when you say “holy shit things are going to get bad and we better get prepared for that”.
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Striking: GOP Senator Roger Wicker just came out strongly against new ICE detention center in Mississippi. The story of the moment is brewing opposition in red areas (see piece and thread below)
February 4, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Striking: GOP Senator Roger Wicker just came out strongly against new ICE detention center in Mississippi. The story of the moment is brewing opposition in red areas (see piece and thread below)
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I think this would have the opposite effect of what is intended. Instead of supressing the vote you’re going to end up with angry people even more determined to cast a ballot bsky.app/profile/marc...
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I think this would have the opposite effect of what is intended. Instead of supressing the vote you’re going to end up with angry people even more determined to cast a ballot bsky.app/profile/marc...
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I keep arguing: there are 5 ways to fight fascism:
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I keep arguing: there are 5 ways to fight fascism:
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
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Gonna write this up at more length.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Gonna write this up at more length.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
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You can call that doomerism all you want but I think if you don’t seriously consider the possibility you haven’t been paying attention. Saying this not as a Democrat or liberal but as an old school GOP conservative.
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
You can call that doomerism all you want but I think if you don’t seriously consider the possibility you haven’t been paying attention. Saying this not as a Democrat or liberal but as an old school GOP conservative.
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It is my firm belief that the goal all along has been to create enough violence in the streets to invoke the Insurrection Act and declare martial law.
February 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM
It is my firm belief that the goal all along has been to create enough violence in the streets to invoke the Insurrection Act and declare martial law.
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I think this underestimates their Loki-like belief that all chaos benefits them.
I can see them using clashes between voters and ICE as (specious) grounds to declare the elections were invalid.
I can see them using clashes between voters and ICE as (specious) grounds to declare the elections were invalid.
My point here is that knee-jerk doomerism rests on not doing the actual analysis that needs to be done.
Might there be vulnerable-R seats with heavy Hispanic representation where targeted polling station patrols are likely to suppress D more than R? Maybe! But can't just assert the doom.
Might there be vulnerable-R seats with heavy Hispanic representation where targeted polling station patrols are likely to suppress D more than R? Maybe! But can't just assert the doom.
February 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
I think this underestimates their Loki-like belief that all chaos benefits them.
I can see them using clashes between voters and ICE as (specious) grounds to declare the elections were invalid.
I can see them using clashes between voters and ICE as (specious) grounds to declare the elections were invalid.