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Vivaldi. Four Seasons — Winter (L'Inverno), original version. Freivogel & Voices of Music RV 297 4K
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Vivaldi Four Seasons: Winter (L'Inverno), original version. Freivogel & Voices of Music RV 297 4K
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December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Vivaldi. Four Seasons — Winter (L'Inverno), original version. Freivogel & Voices of Music RV 297 4K
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While his intellectual defenders still drone on about “Western civilization,” here is its champion. This post reveals the heart of darkness at the core of the whole thing: utter madness and murderous rancor.
The grotesque, campy evil of MAGA is on full display.—
www.unpopularfront.news/p/the-horror
www.unpopularfront.news/p/the-horror
The Horror
MAGA's Heart of Darkness
www.unpopularfront.news
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
While his intellectual defenders still drone on about “Western civilization,” here is its champion. This post reveals the heart of darkness at the core of the whole thing: utter madness and murderous rancor.
Get off your knees and stand up youtube.com/shorts/b2fnT...
America is about to become unrecognizable. #gavinnewsom #california
YouTube video by Gavin Newsom
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December 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Get off your knees and stand up youtube.com/shorts/b2fnT...
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Why would Trump's chief of staff speak to a US magazine about Elon Musk's ketamine habit, or describe JD Vance as a conspiracy theorist?
"Susie Wiles isn't stupid, she's phenomenally smart," says Emily Maitlis, so why does this remind her of a scene from Succession?
"Susie Wiles isn't stupid, she's phenomenally smart," says Emily Maitlis, so why does this remind her of a scene from Succession?
December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Why would Trump's chief of staff speak to a US magazine about Elon Musk's ketamine habit, or describe JD Vance as a conspiracy theorist?
"Susie Wiles isn't stupid, she's phenomenally smart," says Emily Maitlis, so why does this remind her of a scene from Succession?
"Susie Wiles isn't stupid, she's phenomenally smart," says Emily Maitlis, so why does this remind her of a scene from Succession?
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Trump announces his golden ballroom may now cost $400 million, which is double the original estimate of $200 million.
This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump announces his golden ballroom may now cost $400 million, which is double the original estimate of $200 million.
This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
This comes as Americans’ health care premiums are set to triple in the next few weeks.
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But American officials insist the strip has a bright future
Donald Trump’s peace plan is faltering in the chaos of Gaza
But American officials insist the strip has a bright future
econ.st
December 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
But American officials insist the strip has a bright future
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AOC: “President Trump ran on a promise to the American people that ICE would go after the worst of the worst — What we have seen is that ICE is not overwhelmingly going after criminals — In fact, over 70% of people currently detained in detention facilities do not have a criminal record”
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
AOC: “President Trump ran on a promise to the American people that ICE would go after the worst of the worst — What we have seen is that ICE is not overwhelmingly going after criminals — In fact, over 70% of people currently detained in detention facilities do not have a criminal record”
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WOW: In a special election for Kentucky State Senate District 37, Democrat Gary Clemons has won with a staggering 72.5% of the vote, defeating Republican Calvin Leach, who received 25%.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
WOW: In a special election for Kentucky State Senate District 37, Democrat Gary Clemons has won with a staggering 72.5% of the vote, defeating Republican Calvin Leach, who received 25%.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
Harris won the district by 6, so Clemons outperformed the 2024 results by roughly 42 points.
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Huge news from Kentucky. Congratulations, State Senator-elect Clemons!
December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Huge news from Kentucky. Congratulations, State Senator-elect Clemons!
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Do not forget that the endgame of authoritarian regimes is to no longer need popular approval.
Trump’s Wager and the Authoritarian Shift
Is Trump getting weaker, or is the authoritarian danger increasing? Yes.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Do not forget that the endgame of authoritarian regimes is to no longer need popular approval.
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Americans' incomes are 26% higher than they were in 1996 -- yet our self-reported happiness has fallen sharply since then.
I wrote about one theory of The Thirty Years' Vibecession www.vox.com/politics/472...
I wrote about one theory of The Thirty Years' Vibecession www.vox.com/politics/472...
December 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Americans' incomes are 26% higher than they were in 1996 -- yet our self-reported happiness has fallen sharply since then.
I wrote about one theory of The Thirty Years' Vibecession www.vox.com/politics/472...
I wrote about one theory of The Thirty Years' Vibecession www.vox.com/politics/472...
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Degrowth proponents often suggest that America can slash its resource use by over 50% -- while still expanding the *good* sectors, such as healthcare.
I think this betrays a naivety about how resource-intensive modern medicine is www.vox.com/politics/472...
I think this betrays a naivety about how resource-intensive modern medicine is www.vox.com/politics/472...
December 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Degrowth proponents often suggest that America can slash its resource use by over 50% -- while still expanding the *good* sectors, such as healthcare.
I think this betrays a naivety about how resource-intensive modern medicine is www.vox.com/politics/472...
I think this betrays a naivety about how resource-intensive modern medicine is www.vox.com/politics/472...
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Idiocy. Bigotry. Cruelty.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Idiocy. Bigotry. Cruelty.
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I really like the bulwark and Sam Stein but I really don’t think this is a good idea.
Indiana isn’t the only Republican state doing this. Do we think desantis stops if Illinois takes it off the table?
Turn the screws until we can get some legislation banning gerrymandering nationwide
Indiana isn’t the only Republican state doing this. Do we think desantis stops if Illinois takes it off the table?
Turn the screws until we can get some legislation banning gerrymandering nationwide
December 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I really like the bulwark and Sam Stein but I really don’t think this is a good idea.
Indiana isn’t the only Republican state doing this. Do we think desantis stops if Illinois takes it off the table?
Turn the screws until we can get some legislation banning gerrymandering nationwide
Indiana isn’t the only Republican state doing this. Do we think desantis stops if Illinois takes it off the table?
Turn the screws until we can get some legislation banning gerrymandering nationwide
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Liberals in the enlightenment era had no trouble telling people that they were living bad lives.
Just because liberalism doesn’t tell you *exactly* what to do with your life doesn’t mean liberals can excuse themselves from questions of meaning and belonging.
Just because liberalism doesn’t tell you *exactly* what to do with your life doesn’t mean liberals can excuse themselves from questions of meaning and belonging.
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Liberals in the enlightenment era had no trouble telling people that they were living bad lives.
Just because liberalism doesn’t tell you *exactly* what to do with your life doesn’t mean liberals can excuse themselves from questions of meaning and belonging.
Just because liberalism doesn’t tell you *exactly* what to do with your life doesn’t mean liberals can excuse themselves from questions of meaning and belonging.
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MAGA absolutely HATES George W Bush for starting a foreign war to protect American oil interests.
But MAGA loves Donald J Trump for... *checks notes*... starting a foreign war to protect American oil interests.
But MAGA loves Donald J Trump for... *checks notes*... starting a foreign war to protect American oil interests.
December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
MAGA absolutely HATES George W Bush for starting a foreign war to protect American oil interests.
But MAGA loves Donald J Trump for... *checks notes*... starting a foreign war to protect American oil interests.
But MAGA loves Donald J Trump for... *checks notes*... starting a foreign war to protect American oil interests.
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The little orange bars on the right are what Trump is calling “the greatest economy in history.”
December 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The little orange bars on the right are what Trump is calling “the greatest economy in history.”
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The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris
In The Moral Landscape, he takes aim at two targets: moral relativists and religious fundamentalists. He argues, first, that morality is a question of the wellbeing of sentient beings.
#BookSky
#neuroscience
In The Moral Landscape, he takes aim at two targets: moral relativists and religious fundamentalists. He argues, first, that morality is a question of the wellbeing of sentient beings.
#BookSky
#neuroscience
December 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris
In The Moral Landscape, he takes aim at two targets: moral relativists and religious fundamentalists. He argues, first, that morality is a question of the wellbeing of sentient beings.
#BookSky
#neuroscience
In The Moral Landscape, he takes aim at two targets: moral relativists and religious fundamentalists. He argues, first, that morality is a question of the wellbeing of sentient beings.
#BookSky
#neuroscience
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Employment growth since April ("Liberation Day"):
United States: +119,000*
Canada: +166,200
* The U.S. number is expected to be revised down.
United States: +119,000*
Canada: +166,200
* The U.S. number is expected to be revised down.
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Employment growth since April ("Liberation Day"):
United States: +119,000*
Canada: +166,200
* The U.S. number is expected to be revised down.
United States: +119,000*
Canada: +166,200
* The U.S. number is expected to be revised down.
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I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
December 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.
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Here's an idea: Rob Reiner's daughters should sue Trump for $20 billion dollars (evidently Trump's favorite number) for slander, defamation, inciting violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Here's an idea: Rob Reiner's daughters should sue Trump for $20 billion dollars (evidently Trump's favorite number) for slander, defamation, inciting violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Hard to come up with a compelling answer to the following question: With a president at 40% approval and his party very likely to lose the House in the next election, and with wind in its sails from a successful off-year cycle, why is the opposition party not fighting overreach harder?
oh for sure. I think you have to accept you can't win every election...which means really aggressively crushing fascism while you're in office with an eye on the truth that you aren't going to be in office forever, rather than counting on the next election to save you.
December 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hard to come up with a compelling answer to the following question: With a president at 40% approval and his party very likely to lose the House in the next election, and with wind in its sails from a successful off-year cycle, why is the opposition party not fighting overreach harder?
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“🇺🇸 Americans continue to have a positive view of relations between the two countries, even with a significant decline in perceptions since last year.
🇩🇪 Germans have completely flipped their assessments of the relationship over that same period.”
🔗 www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
🇩🇪 Germans have completely flipped their assessments of the relationship over that same period.”
🔗 www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
December 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“🇺🇸 Americans continue to have a positive view of relations between the two countries, even with a significant decline in perceptions since last year.
🇩🇪 Germans have completely flipped their assessments of the relationship over that same period.”
🔗 www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
🇩🇪 Germans have completely flipped their assessments of the relationship over that same period.”
🔗 www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...