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My posts will occasionally drift into parody or satire.
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My posts will occasionally drift into parody or satire.
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Mother Jones argues Idaho isn’t an outlier. It’s a preview. From Aryan Nations to Patriot Front, extremists have moved from compounds to GOP clubs. What shows up in Coeur d’Alene often spreads.
This deep red state has become a 'bellwether for radicalization'
When the late white supremacist Richard Butler founded the Aryan Nations back in the early 1970s, he chose Idaho for the group's headquarters. The Aryan Nations opened a compound in Hayden Lake, a…
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February 19, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Mother Jones argues Idaho isn’t an outlier. It’s a preview. From Aryan Nations to Patriot Front, extremists have moved from compounds to GOP clubs. What shows up in Coeur d’Alene often spreads.
New PRRI data: 11% of Americans identify as Christian nationalists. Another 21% sympathize.
Most reject it. But the movement has real power inside the Republican Party and Trump’s orbit.
That gap between numbers and influence is the story.
Most reject it. But the movement has real power inside the Republican Party and Trump’s orbit.
That gap between numbers and influence is the story.
3 in 10 Americans Support or Sympathize with Christian Nationalism, Poll Finds
The polling found Christian nationalists are more likely to embrace authoritarian views than the rest of the population.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:40 AM
New PRRI data: 11% of Americans identify as Christian nationalists. Another 21% sympathize.
Most reject it. But the movement has real power inside the Republican Party and Trump’s orbit.
That gap between numbers and influence is the story.
Most reject it. But the movement has real power inside the Republican Party and Trump’s orbit.
That gap between numbers and influence is the story.
Robert Farley looks at Trump moving F-22s, F-16s, and destroyers toward Iran and asks: this is restraint? The “Trump as peacemaker” theory always depended on vibes, not evidence. Coercion isn’t realism. It’s still coercion.
Realism. Restraint. - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Or as we call it in the business, “coercive diplomacy:” A large wave of American airpower is heading toward the Middle East to bolster forces already there as U.S. President Donald Trump considers an…
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February 19, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Robert Farley looks at Trump moving F-22s, F-16s, and destroyers toward Iran and asks: this is restraint? The “Trump as peacemaker” theory always depended on vibes, not evidence. Coercion isn’t realism. It’s still coercion.
“There is a glaring conflict of interest with Trump being on both sides of the claim.”
That’s Edward Whelan, a conservative legal figure, on Trump suing the government he controls for billions. Not a liberal critic. A Scalia-world conservative.
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That’s Edward Whelan, a conservative legal figure, on Trump suing the government he controls for billions. Not a liberal critic. A Scalia-world conservative.
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Conservative Supreme Court clerk lights up 'outrageous' Trump
Conservatives, including a former clerk for Republican Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, are attacking President Donald Trump as he sues the government he controls for up to $10 billion… all of…
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February 19, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“There is a glaring conflict of interest with Trump being on both sides of the claim.”
That’s Edward Whelan, a conservative legal figure, on Trump suing the government he controls for billions. Not a liberal critic. A Scalia-world conservative.
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That’s Edward Whelan, a conservative legal figure, on Trump suing the government he controls for billions. Not a liberal critic. A Scalia-world conservative.
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If you thought Trump wants airports named after him for ego alone, think bigger. His company filed trademarks for “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” and related services. That opens the door to licensing fees on public infrastructure.
Here’s the real reason Trump wants to slap his name on airports
If you thought President Donald Trump's attempts to rename various airports and train stations after himself was only because of his malignant narcissism, you'd ...
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February 19, 2026 at 1:35 AM
If you thought Trump wants airports named after him for ego alone, think bigger. His company filed trademarks for “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” and related services. That opens the door to licensing fees on public infrastructure.
Pete Hegseth invited Christian nationalist extremist Doug Wilson to preach at the Pentagon. Wilson opposes women voting and wants Christian doctrine in the Constitution. This isn’t fringe anymore. It’s inside the Defense Department.
Hegseth Invites Christian Nationalist Extremist Doug Wilson to Lead Pentagon Worship Service
Pete Hegseth is turning the Pentagon into a proving ground for aggressive Christian nationalism.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Pete Hegseth invited Christian nationalist extremist Doug Wilson to preach at the Pentagon. Wilson opposes women voting and wants Christian doctrine in the Constitution. This isn’t fringe anymore. It’s inside the Defense Department.
Trump called Bad Bunny “an affront to the greatness of the United States.”
This came days after a poll found more Americans see Bad Bunny as embodying US values than Trump.
Culture panic meets polling reality.
This came days after a poll found more Americans see Bad Bunny as embodying US values than Trump.
Culture panic meets polling reality.
Poll: Bad Bunny Is The Real American Dream - Trump Is Just The Nightmare Sequel
We're sure Donald will take this poll calmly and thoughtfully.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Trump called Bad Bunny “an affront to the greatness of the United States.”
This came days after a poll found more Americans see Bad Bunny as embodying US values than Trump.
Culture panic meets polling reality.
This came days after a poll found more Americans see Bad Bunny as embodying US values than Trump.
Culture panic meets polling reality.
If politics is about how we process complexity, this study adds a twist. Non-gifted men leaned more conservative than gifted men over decades of tracking. Women showed similar, lower conservatism across IQ levels.
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New research shows high-IQ men reject conservative politics: report
PsyPost reports a new study is revealing that average-intelligence men have a more conservative mentality, while gifted men and women tend to be more varied.The study, “Exploring exceptional minds:…
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February 19, 2026 at 12:41 AM
If politics is about how we process complexity, this study adds a twist. Non-gifted men leaned more conservative than gifted men over decades of tracking. Women showed similar, lower conservatism across IQ levels.
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Nearly half of voters say Trump is racist, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. That comes weeks after he reposted a video depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, then claimed he “didn’t make a mistake.”
Amid Obama Video Controversy, 1 in 2 Voters View Trump as Racist
Trump refuses to take responsibility for a racist video posted to his Truth Social account targeting the Obamas.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Nearly half of voters say Trump is racist, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. That comes weeks after he reposted a video depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes, then claimed he “didn’t make a mistake.”
Randy Fine faced bipartisan backlash for saying choosing between “dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Instead of backing off, Randy Fine went on Newsmax and claimed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants to “get rid of your dogs.” That’s the level we’re at.
GOP Rep Cooks Up Barking Mad Claim About AOC In Desperate Bid To Defend ‘Dogs And Muslims’ Post
Florida Republican Randy Fine doubled down on his post that was condemned as "disgusting." But there was one problem.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Randy Fine faced bipartisan backlash for saying choosing between “dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Instead of backing off, Randy Fine went on Newsmax and claimed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants to “get rid of your dogs.” That’s the level we’re at.
“What do you think her status should be? Should it be changed?”
Martha MacCallum asked JD Vance if Eileen Gu should face consequences for skiing for China. That’s not a fringe caller. That’s prime-time framing loyalty as a policy question. buff.ly/9SVIPyv
Martha MacCallum asked JD Vance if Eileen Gu should face consequences for skiing for China. That’s not a fringe caller. That’s prime-time framing loyalty as a policy question. buff.ly/9SVIPyv
Fox News Host Asks Vance If U.S.-Born Olympian Should Lose ‘Status’ Skiing For China
“What do you think her status should be? Should it be changed?” anchor Martha MacCallum asked the vice president about Eileen Gu.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:24 PM
“What do you think her status should be? Should it be changed?”
Martha MacCallum asked JD Vance if Eileen Gu should face consequences for skiing for China. That’s not a fringe caller. That’s prime-time framing loyalty as a policy question. buff.ly/9SVIPyv
Martha MacCallum asked JD Vance if Eileen Gu should face consequences for skiing for China. That’s not a fringe caller. That’s prime-time framing loyalty as a policy question. buff.ly/9SVIPyv
Italian doctor Matteo Bassetti used Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic surgeries to needle Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praising Italy’s public system and saying the U.S. leaves people behind if they lack insurance. It’s not subtle.
Italian Doctor Trolls Trump, RFK Jr. With Message About Lindsey Vonn’s Olympics Surgeries
Matteo Bassetti said the U.S. ski superstar should explain one thing to the president and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Italian doctor Matteo Bassetti used Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic surgeries to needle Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praising Italy’s public system and saying the U.S. leaves people behind if they lack insurance. It’s not subtle.
One of the greatest football player of all time was a fart?
February 18, 2026 at 9:02 PM
One of the greatest football player of all time was a fart?
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling says MAGA loyalty tests are slowing military promotions and punishing officers for who they’ve worked with. He warns Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are putting politics over merit, and that corrodes trust inside the ranks.
MAGA loyalty tests are hurting the military: ex-Army commander
With the blessing of President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to rail against "woke" policies in the U.S. military and promises to purge the armed forces of leaders who don't…
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February 18, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling says MAGA loyalty tests are slowing military promotions and punishing officers for who they’ve worked with. He warns Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are putting politics over merit, and that corrodes trust inside the ranks.
Trump tried to send National Guard troops into Portland over local objections. A Trump-appointed judge blocked it. Now his own DOJ has walked away from the appeal. The injunction stays. There’s more here 👇
'Facts mattered': Blue state victorious in another legal win against Trump
This is a developing story and may be updated.Ongoing legal fights over President Donald Trump’s attempt to send hundreds of Oregon, California and Texas National Guard troops to Portland last fall…
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February 18, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Trump tried to send National Guard troops into Portland over local objections. A Trump-appointed judge blocked it. Now his own DOJ has walked away from the appeal. The injunction stays. There’s more here 👇
Jonathan Alter reports Trump allies may block Netflix’s Warner bid so Paramount-Skydance can take over instead. That could put CBS, CNN, and HBO under Trump-aligned control. He argues public pressure might be the last guardrail.
After Censoring CBS, Trump Will Go For CNN
I've learned Trump will kill Netflix’s bid for Warner and help Paramount win, giving him control of Fox, CBS, CNN, and TikTok.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Jonathan Alter reports Trump allies may block Netflix’s Warner bid so Paramount-Skydance can take over instead. That could put CBS, CNN, and HBO under Trump-aligned control. He argues public pressure might be the last guardrail.
A Trump-supporting Kansas mayor voted illegally for years. Now Joe Ceballos faces felony charges and possible deportation under the same immigration policies he backed. Coldwater voted for Trump. Now they want mercy for their guy.
MAGA Kansas Mayor In Legal Trouble After Illegally Voting
Did I forget to mention that he was born in Mexico?
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February 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
A Trump-supporting Kansas mayor voted illegally for years. Now Joe Ceballos faces felony charges and possible deportation under the same immigration policies he backed. Coldwater voted for Trump. Now they want mercy for their guy.
The MAGA right says it stands with Israel. But Mark Silk argues it can’t ignore its own antisemitism problem. Jewish conservatives are “gobsmacked” as Yoram Hazony defends a big tent that includes figures accused of normalizing it.
Jewish conservatives 'gobsmacked' as MAGA faces 'reckoning' over antisemitism
Despite Carrie Prejean Boller getting booted from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, Religion News reporter Mark Silk says, in a piece entitled "The US right’s antisemitism…
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February 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The MAGA right says it stands with Israel. But Mark Silk argues it can’t ignore its own antisemitism problem. Jewish conservatives are “gobsmacked” as Yoram Hazony defends a big tent that includes figures accused of normalizing it.
Republicans argue for states’ rights all the time. Now Congress wants to set a national voter qualification. John J. Martin says the Constitution gives that power to the states, even in federal races. That tension could decide this law’s fate.
Constitutional Basis For SAVE America Act? Still Searching...
The U.S. Constitution imposes no citizenship requirement when it comes to voting, and ignores the fact that states decide who votes.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Republicans argue for states’ rights all the time. Now Congress wants to set a national voter qualification. John J. Martin says the Constitution gives that power to the states, even in federal races. That tension could decide this law’s fate.
Congress is quietly moving a big bipartisan housing bill. The goal: build more homes, cut red tape, slow prices. Even Trump is mostly on board. The fight now is over bank rules and investor bans. Rare moment of calm in an election year.
High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress • Nebraska Examiner
Republicans, Democrats and the White House are inching toward a package of laws aimed at slowing housing costs and boosting supply.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Congress is quietly moving a big bipartisan housing bill. The goal: build more homes, cut red tape, slow prices. Even Trump is mostly on board. The fight now is over bank rules and investor bans. Rare moment of calm in an election year.
“In short, we are in the midst of an unprecedented power grab by America’s oligarchs.” Paul Krugman ties that claim to Citizens United, billionaire cash, and media takeovers. He says MAGA is the symptom, not the cause.
Billionaires Gone Wild
Understanding the oligarchs’ power grab and the dire threat to American democracy
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February 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM
“In short, we are in the midst of an unprecedented power grab by America’s oligarchs.” Paul Krugman ties that claim to Citizens United, billionaire cash, and media takeovers. He says MAGA is the symptom, not the cause.
Trump calls antifa a terrorist organization. Critics say it’s a loose movement, not a group. Now federal prosecutors in Texas are testing that theory in court, charging protesters as terrorists after a July 4 clash.
This trial will test new Trump legal strategy
When President Donald Trump declared, in an executive order on September 22, 2025, that antifa is a "domestic terrorist organization," critics attacked the claim as wildly inaccurate — as antifa is a…
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February 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Trump calls antifa a terrorist organization. Critics say it’s a loose movement, not a group. Now federal prosecutors in Texas are testing that theory in court, charging protesters as terrorists after a July 4 clash.
Erik Loomis argues Democrats can’t “restore norms” after Trump. That’s a trap. He says only a full reconstruction, aimed at corruption and built for the majority, can break the cycle that keeps empowering the GOP.
Reconstruction, Not Restoration - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Any appeal to the Old Norms is useless politics. Things have to totally change when Democrats next take power. Any attempt to just return to “how things used to be” will lead to the sweeping of a new…
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February 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Erik Loomis argues Democrats can’t “restore norms” after Trump. That’s a trap. He says only a full reconstruction, aimed at corruption and built for the majority, can break the cycle that keeps empowering the GOP.
Laura Kelly vetoed Kansas’s anti-trans bathroom bounty bill, calling it sloppy and harmful. It bans trans people from public bathrooms and lets strangers collect $1,000 for reporting them. GOP leaders likely have the votes to override.
Dem Kansas Governor Vetoes Poorly Written, Very Bad Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
Unfortunately the Republican-controlled legislature has enough votes to override it, but this at least gives us some hope.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Laura Kelly vetoed Kansas’s anti-trans bathroom bounty bill, calling it sloppy and harmful. It bans trans people from public bathrooms and lets strangers collect $1,000 for reporting them. GOP leaders likely have the votes to override.