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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 7h

Correction: The prize is to be awarded Monday. And the committee announced they had selected a winner before the Gaza “agreement” was announced.

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 8h

They’re fully focused on Antifa now. Foreign enemies are free to do as they wish.

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 8h

The Führer doesn’t understand how the process works. Nominations for the 2025 prize closed months ago. The Gaza “agreement” could make him eligible next year if it is finalized, and seems to produce lasting peace. We’re a long way from that. He won’t get it Friday.

Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy

The US president’s fervid pursuit of the award is believed to have been a key motivator in brokering peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza

www.theguardian.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 8h

With so many agents reassigned to do immigration raids, the orange Führer may have created a dandy time to conduct criminal activity in the United States. But the cretin doesn’t think that far ahead.

Nearly half of FBI agents in major offices reassigned to immigration enforcement

Data shows a stunning shift in law enforcement priorities that has raised public safety concerns

www.theguardian.com

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 12h

Steel and aluminum tariffs are driving up costs for screws, nails and bolts by 30-50%, impacting construction projects and consumer goods prices.

Steel and aluminum tariffs drive up costs for everyday nuts and bolts

Steel and aluminum tariffs are driving up costs for screws, nails and bolts by 30-50%, impacting construction projects and consumer goods prices.

www.scrippsnews.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 9h

USA Today pretty much ignores Trump’s tariffs. The main U.S. suppliers of cocoa and cocoa products are Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Dominican Republic and Ghana. All of them received so-called "reciprocal" tariffs, ranging from 15% to 25%. Might have a bit to do with the price of chocolate.

Why are Halloween chocolate prices so scary? We explain.

The price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024 -- and it remains high.

www.usatoday.com

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 10h

It’s a mistake to believe anything said by the orange despot. Turned around in 24 hours.

On Tuesday, the Trump admin said furloughed feds were not guaranteed back pay. On Wednesday, it sent notices saying they were

Just one day after taking a different argument, the Trump administration notes federal law guarantees back pay for employees sent home during a shutdown.

www.govexec.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

The tyrant has ordered troops from one state to invade another state. The orange madman is promoting a civil war. The governors of all states need to form a mutual defense pact to stop such invasions. If Trump’s invasion of Illinois succeeds, then no state will be safe from him in the future.

October 8, 2025

Yesterday, journalists observed members of the Texas National Guard at a U.S.

open.substack.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

Trumpian tariffs may still break the US consumer. So far, we can thank a disjointed roll out, multiple TACOs, payoffs for special favors for keeping prices within reason. I am disappointed there hasn’t been more retaliation. Without it, the orange mob boss will come back for more.

Why Donald Trump’s tariffs are failing to break global trade

Six months on from “Liberation Day”, things look surprisingly rosy

economist.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

Antifa really began to hit its stride after December 7, 1941.

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

He won’t do it without ketchup.

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

I’m still having trouble finding an Antifa cell or contact. Kristi, could you give us a website or a phone number?

Kristi Noem compares antifa to MS-13, Hamas, Hezbollah and the Islamic State

Homeland security secretary calls loosely affiliated network of anti-fascist street activists ‘just as dangerous’

www.theguardian.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

I’m with you, Simon. The orange tyrant will want a near-term opportunity to come back to the tariff trough.

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

If you believe in investor boycotts, a major U.S. supplier of tear gas is Safariland, owned by Cadre Holdings (CDRE) which sells OTC on the NYSE.

Combined Systems makes tear gas, pepperballs and flashbangs. CSI is partially owned by Carlyle Group, trading as CG on NASDAC.

You know what to do.

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

In other words, watch ABC or NBC. Actually, I watch BBC.

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

I think Carney is smart enough not to trust Trump. The orange tyrant will break any agreement he makes as soon as that becomes convenient. My country’s negotiators, and I used to be one, cannot be trusted as long as the Trump regime remains in power.

Trump says trade talks 'complicated' but Canada will be 'very happy' with eventual deal

Despite the warm words, Canada remains the only G7 country not to have reached a trade deal with Trump this year.

bbc.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

The orange Führer can’t get rid of Miller. That might force the stable genius to actually have to think about his policies, which might conflict with his tee times.

Stephen Miller is the Poster Boy for the Rabid MAGA Movement

The more voters see of him, the more repulsed they’ll be

open.substack.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

This is a civil war. Texas troops have invaded Illinois. Governors of all states need to realize this - and that someday their state may be invaded, too.

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 1d

I enjoy Malaysia and have been impressed with its economic development since my first business visit to KL in 1979. Kuala Lumpur is a bit sterile as capitals go. I recommend visiting much smaller and more historic Malacca. But KL is where the business is.

Malaysia: Truly Asia

A brief visit to a country that has mostly made it.

open.substack.com

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 2d

A similar point could be made about the sources of firearms used by the Mexican cartels. Trump has an open border southbound for weapons.

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 2d

Of course Trump is noncommittal. It’s his negotiating style and he loves jerking Canada and other allies around.

www.reuters.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 2d

The Trumpistas are so desperate to prove that Portland is Hell on Earth that they are using photos from riots in Ecuador a decade ago. The police shields say “POLICIA”! MAGA isn’t intelligent enough to even lie convincingly.

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 3d

Do you suppose she realizes that Spanish was spoken in America long before English arrived? The early Spanish were even in her home state before anybody in Georgia spoke English.

Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 3d

I sure wish Antifa were more visible. I can’t find an address, phone, website or email anywhere. No review on Charity Navigator. I want to donate and volunteer, but Antifa’s lack of real world existence makes it tough.

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Steve Craven @kekepana.bsky.social · 3d

This definitely violates the Hatch Act. If I had done anything like this when I was a federal employee, I would have been fired and possibly indicted.