Kevin Korb
@kbkorb.bsky.social
Researcher in philosophy of science and AI
Naarm, Australia
Sarcasm is my native dialect.
My blog, loosely tied to Bayesian reasoning and argument analysis: https://bayesianwatch.wordpress.com/
Ex: FB, Twitter, Mastodon, Post (in order)
Naarm, Australia
Sarcasm is my native dialect.
My blog, loosely tied to Bayesian reasoning and argument analysis: https://bayesianwatch.wordpress.com/
Ex: FB, Twitter, Mastodon, Post (in order)
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Kevin Korb
@kbkorb.bsky.social
· Nov 9
BlueSky is a great ignorance amplifier.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
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An ICE whistleblower revealed an illegal Trump DHS memo authorizing Trump regime forces to break into civilian homes, this is in violation of the following federal criminal codes:
18 U.S.C. § 241
18 U.S.C. § 242
18 U.S.C. § 371
18 U.S.C. § 2236
18 U.S.C. § 2234
#3E #GoodvsEvil
18 U.S.C. § 241
18 U.S.C. § 242
18 U.S.C. § 371
18 U.S.C. § 2236
18 U.S.C. § 2234
#3E #GoodvsEvil
January 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM
An ICE whistleblower revealed an illegal Trump DHS memo authorizing Trump regime forces to break into civilian homes, this is in violation of the following federal criminal codes:
18 U.S.C. § 241
18 U.S.C. § 242
18 U.S.C. § 371
18 U.S.C. § 2236
18 U.S.C. § 2234
#3E #GoodvsEvil
18 U.S.C. § 241
18 U.S.C. § 242
18 U.S.C. § 371
18 U.S.C. § 2236
18 U.S.C. § 2234
#3E #GoodvsEvil
Having already stated that the DHS killing of Petti was justified, DHS promises to investigate itself in order to justify that conclusion.
The US is working hard to cement its new third-world status.
The US is working hard to cement its new third-world status.
DHS, not FBI, to investigate fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
YouTube video by MS NOW
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Having already stated that the DHS killing of Petti was justified, DHS promises to investigate itself in order to justify that conclusion.
The US is working hard to cement its new third-world status.
The US is working hard to cement its new third-world status.
Another apparent murder by DHS.
Death of Cuban migrant in Texas facility officially classified as homicide
Autopsy report concluded Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died from ‘asphyxia due to neck and torso compression’
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Another apparent murder by DHS.
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The clearest view: they remove his holstered weapon from his back waistband, then execute him.
January 24, 2026 at 11:05 PM
The clearest view: they remove his holstered weapon from his back waistband, then execute him.
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this is a major change in direction from leadership. 1
Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.
January 25, 2026 at 12:37 AM
this is a major change in direction from leadership. 1
Trump backs away from defending S Korea from the Great Leader, Kim Jong Un. He'd rather pursue more important matters, such as conquering Greenland.
Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea
US policy document suggests South Korea take primary responsibility, as Pentagon prioritises defending US homeland
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Trump backs away from defending S Korea from the Great Leader, Kim Jong Un. He'd rather pursue more important matters, such as conquering Greenland.
Trump supports child sex trafficking.
‘Disheartening’: US justice department slashes funding to programs combating child sex trafficking
Prosecutors say cuts to funding and training limits their ability to bring child predators to justice
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Trump supports child sex trafficking.
Conservatives accept Trump's reasons to annex Greenland.
"It's big. He needs big. You can't defend what you don't own. The US defence of Europe in WWII didn't really happen. You gotta rule by strength, not law. Stupid is good."
"It's big. He needs big. You can't defend what you don't own. The US defence of Europe in WWII didn't really happen. You gotta rule by strength, not law. Stupid is good."
Trump supporters back bid to annex Greenland: ‘Our president is a negotiator’
Conservative communities accept president’s arguments for why the US needs the Arctic island as genuine
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Conservatives accept Trump's reasons to annex Greenland.
"It's big. He needs big. You can't defend what you don't own. The US defence of Europe in WWII didn't really happen. You gotta rule by strength, not law. Stupid is good."
"It's big. He needs big. You can't defend what you don't own. The US defence of Europe in WWII didn't really happen. You gotta rule by strength, not law. Stupid is good."
US military announcies it's murdered two more people.
US military says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two people
Since September, military has carried out more than 30 strikes against boats that it alleges smuggle drugs
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:03 AM
US military announcies it's murdered two more people.
Advice to withdraw investments from the US
‘Repatriate the gold’: German economists advise withdrawal from US vaults
Shift in relations and unpredictability of Donald Trump make it ‘risky to store so much gold in the US’, say experts
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Advice to withdraw investments from the US
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Greg Bovino says this is ethical and moral. 🤬🤬🤬
ICE detain yet another minor child—chase him down his own street and tackle him to pavement.
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
January 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Greg Bovino says this is ethical and moral. 🤬🤬🤬
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ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 AM
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
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Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
DHS: Violation of the law will continue. The lies will continue. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
It's important to read the message correctly.
It's important to read the message correctly.
White House deputy communications director Kaelan Dorr defending the altered photo in a Twitter post 🤬🤮👿
Gods but I despise these people.
Gods but I despise these people.
January 24, 2026 at 3:31 AM
DHS: Violation of the law will continue. The lies will continue. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
It's important to read the message correctly.
It's important to read the message correctly.
MAGAts like Musk use an immigrant victim's image to campaign against other immigrants with the wrong skin color.
The irony is lost on them. "No one's a racist around here!"
The irony is lost on them. "No one's a racist around here!"
Maga is funding murals of a slain Ukrainian refugee. Are they weaponizing her memory?
More than $1m has been raised by Elon Musk and others to commission ‘sterile’ street art of Iryna Zarutska – whose death has become a rightwing flashpoint
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:28 AM
MAGAts like Musk use an immigrant victim's image to campaign against other immigrants with the wrong skin color.
The irony is lost on them. "No one's a racist around here!"
The irony is lost on them. "No one's a racist around here!"
The face of immigrant ciminality shows a menacing grimace.
US immigration agents detain two-year-old Minnesota girl: ‘depravity beyond words’
DHS detain a toddler and her father on Thursday and fly them to Texas before returning child on judge’s order
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:26 AM
The face of immigrant ciminality shows a menacing grimace.
European leaders are finally acknowledging that Trump is a lying sack of shit.
January 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM
European leaders are finally acknowledging that Trump is a lying sack of shit.
Mad King Trump rivals Mad King George with unwarranted search and seizures.
"Constidushion? What's that?"
"Constidushion? What's that?"
Breaking the Fourth Amendment
Last night, we learned from a report in the Associated Press that ICE, contrary to longstanding Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, is taking the position that it can enter people’s homes without a judici...
substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Mad King Trump rivals Mad King George with unwarranted search and seizures.
"Constidushion? What's that?"
"Constidushion? What's that?"
Trump insults NATO members who helped the US, saying they were cowards in Afghanistan.
I'm not sure it's special treatment for ex-allies, though. I recall him calling US soldiers "suckers and losers".
I'm not sure it's special treatment for ex-allies, though. I recall him calling US soldiers "suckers and losers".
Trump claims Nato troops ‘stayed a little off the frontlines’ in Afghanistan
President again disparages allies and tells Fox News he is ‘not sure’ Nato would come to US’s defence
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Trump insults NATO members who helped the US, saying they were cowards in Afghanistan.
I'm not sure it's special treatment for ex-allies, though. I recall him calling US soldiers "suckers and losers".
I'm not sure it's special treatment for ex-allies, though. I recall him calling US soldiers "suckers and losers".
ICE helps jewelry thief escape justice.
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
January 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM
ICE helps jewelry thief escape justice.
A good list of things Trump couldn't possibly have done in the Year of our King 2.0.
Patient’s fears are clearly treasonous and out of touch with alternative reality.
Patient’s fears are clearly treasonous and out of touch with alternative reality.
“We, not our detractors, were the clear-eyed and clear-headed ones, but that is no comfort right now.”
www.theunpopulist.net/p/wed-have-b...
www.theunpopulist.net/p/wed-have-b...
We'd Have Been Committed for Predicting Half of What Trump Has Done
We, not our detractors, were the clear-eyed and clear-headed ones, but that is no comfort right now
www.theunpopulist.net
January 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A good list of things Trump couldn't possibly have done in the Year of our King 2.0.
Patient’s fears are clearly treasonous and out of touch with alternative reality.
Patient’s fears are clearly treasonous and out of touch with alternative reality.
Trump announces himself King of the World.
Why would anyone sign up for such an abomination?
Why would anyone sign up for such an abomination?
Davos live: Trump hails ‘New Gaza’ plans as he launches Board of Peace
www.thetimes.com/article/efb9.... You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you what will happen when the Peace Board don’t get paid and indeed don’t pay contractors!
www.thetimes.com/article/efb9.... You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you what will happen when the Peace Board don’t get paid and indeed don’t pay contractors!
Davos live: Trump hails ‘New Gaza’ plans as he launches Board of Peace
Trump-Davos live updates: follow the latest news as US president unveils his Board of Peace and is joined by fellow members
www.thetimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Trump announces himself King of the World.
Why would anyone sign up for such an abomination?
Why would anyone sign up for such an abomination?
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Davos live: Trump hails ‘New Gaza’ plans as he launches Board of Peace
www.thetimes.com/article/efb9.... You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you what will happen when the Peace Board don’t get paid and indeed don’t pay contractors!
www.thetimes.com/article/efb9.... You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you what will happen when the Peace Board don’t get paid and indeed don’t pay contractors!
Davos live: Trump hails ‘New Gaza’ plans as he launches Board of Peace
Trump-Davos live updates: follow the latest news as US president unveils his Board of Peace and is joined by fellow members
www.thetimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Davos live: Trump hails ‘New Gaza’ plans as he launches Board of Peace
www.thetimes.com/article/efb9.... You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you what will happen when the Peace Board don’t get paid and indeed don’t pay contractors!
www.thetimes.com/article/efb9.... You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you what will happen when the Peace Board don’t get paid and indeed don’t pay contractors!
The US judicial system ranked by international peers with those of Belarus, Afghanistan, Iran and China.
The US "is widely seen around the world as a state in which lawyers and judges are attacked just for doing their jobs."
The US "is widely seen around the world as a state in which lawyers and judges are attacked just for doing their jobs."
‘Endangered lawyer’ day highlights US justice system’s plummeting standing
International coalition of legal groups focuses on political intimidation of lawyers and judges in US – once a role model
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:34 AM
The US judicial system ranked by international peers with those of Belarus, Afghanistan, Iran and China.
The US "is widely seen around the world as a state in which lawyers and judges are attacked just for doing their jobs."
The US "is widely seen around the world as a state in which lawyers and judges are attacked just for doing their jobs."
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There you have it, the Board of Peace is nothing more than a corrupt real estate deal dressed up as diplomacy with the sole purpose of enriching Trump and his favoured cronies.
Trump makes concluding remarks. He says Gaza ceasefire push began because he is “a real estate person at heart, and it’s all about location, and I said, ‘look at this location, on the sea, look at this beautiful piece of property’”.
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
There you have it, the Board of Peace is nothing more than a corrupt real estate deal dressed up as diplomacy with the sole purpose of enriching Trump and his favoured cronies.