Bearded Bleacher Bum
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And the Chicago Cubs.
And the Chicago Cubs.
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Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
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DAN KOH: “$30 BILLION for 10,000 more ICE agents… that would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all medical debt. Trump is making it easier to kill people than keep people alive.”
January 15, 2026 at 4:09 AM
DAN KOH: “$30 BILLION for 10,000 more ICE agents… that would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all medical debt. Trump is making it easier to kill people than keep people alive.”
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If this is all I had, I would NOT have gone with the story. Sources have motivation to lie/obfuscate. “Torso” is very broad. There is no supporting evidence. And there is no reason that the sources could not have been on the record.
January 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
If this is all I had, I would NOT have gone with the story. Sources have motivation to lie/obfuscate. “Torso” is very broad. There is no supporting evidence. And there is no reason that the sources could not have been on the record.
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Dr. @timothysnyder.bsky.social has written many powerful works, but this one stopped me dead in my tracks when I first read it. Please take the time, and share widely.
January 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Dr. @timothysnyder.bsky.social has written many powerful works, but this one stopped me dead in my tracks when I first read it. Please take the time, and share widely.
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If Republicans really cared about fraud, they wouldn't be defending the ONE President in modern history who pardoned fraudsters and fired Inspectors General en masse.
This is selective outrage, and it has to stop.
This is selective outrage, and it has to stop.
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
If Republicans really cared about fraud, they wouldn't be defending the ONE President in modern history who pardoned fraudsters and fired Inspectors General en masse.
This is selective outrage, and it has to stop.
This is selective outrage, and it has to stop.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
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January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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Not only did Trump pardon all the insurrectionists who violently bludgeoned 140 cops on January 6
He called the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt a “murderer” and gave her family a multi million dollar settlement
Because-to MAGA-the rule of law is only what Trump says it is
He called the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt a “murderer” and gave her family a multi million dollar settlement
Because-to MAGA-the rule of law is only what Trump says it is
January 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Not only did Trump pardon all the insurrectionists who violently bludgeoned 140 cops on January 6
He called the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt a “murderer” and gave her family a multi million dollar settlement
Because-to MAGA-the rule of law is only what Trump says it is
He called the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt a “murderer” and gave her family a multi million dollar settlement
Because-to MAGA-the rule of law is only what Trump says it is
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"I was told America was all about freedom and democracy, really the goodness of all people as one—that's not something that's being advanced by the lies and policies that are tearing us apart," -U.S. veteran marching w/ thousands of others in Minneapolis for Renee Nicole Good
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM
"I was told America was all about freedom and democracy, really the goodness of all people as one—that's not something that's being advanced by the lies and policies that are tearing us apart," -U.S. veteran marching w/ thousands of others in Minneapolis for Renee Nicole Good
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Here is the original WWII-era "Army Talk" given to troops on how to recognize fascism.
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 - Fascism! : Army Orientation Branch: Information and Education Division : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
March 24, 1945. Army Talk Orientation Fact Sheet #64 Fascism! A sheet printed and distributed by the United States War Department as an educational tool for...
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January 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Here is the original WWII-era "Army Talk" given to troops on how to recognize fascism.
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
It is an eerily letter-perfect description of Trump and his tactics.
(H/T to the great Heather Cox Richardson for pointing out the existence of this gem.)
archive.org/details/Army...
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My final post (promise!) from the "Army Talk" pamphlet referenced by @hcrichardson.bsky.social in her blog yesterday is a short but powerful one.
Why is the MAGA movement so fixated on "trad wives" and why does Trump constantly denigrate women? The US Army knew the answer 80 years ago.
Why is the MAGA movement so fixated on "trad wives" and why does Trump constantly denigrate women? The US Army knew the answer 80 years ago.
January 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
My final post (promise!) from the "Army Talk" pamphlet referenced by @hcrichardson.bsky.social in her blog yesterday is a short but powerful one.
Why is the MAGA movement so fixated on "trad wives" and why does Trump constantly denigrate women? The US Army knew the answer 80 years ago.
Why is the MAGA movement so fixated on "trad wives" and why does Trump constantly denigrate women? The US Army knew the answer 80 years ago.
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One of Trump's standard insults is to label everyone who disagrees with him a "communist."
The amazing "Army Talk" pamphlet that @hcrichardson.bsky.social referenced in her blog yesterday explains why.
The amazing "Army Talk" pamphlet that @hcrichardson.bsky.social referenced in her blog yesterday explains why.
January 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM
One of Trump's standard insults is to label everyone who disagrees with him a "communist."
The amazing "Army Talk" pamphlet that @hcrichardson.bsky.social referenced in her blog yesterday explains why.
The amazing "Army Talk" pamphlet that @hcrichardson.bsky.social referenced in her blog yesterday explains why.
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From his very first day running for President as he descended his golden escalator, Trump has emphasized race and sought to demonize everyone who is not White. He has even called for limiting immigration to 'people like Norwegians.'
Here's what the US military says about that.
Here's what the US military says about that.
January 11, 2026 at 2:11 AM
From his very first day running for President as he descended his golden escalator, Trump has emphasized race and sought to demonize everyone who is not White. He has even called for limiting immigration to 'people like Norwegians.'
Here's what the US military says about that.
Here's what the US military says about that.
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Lying about the election in order to lie about a murder.
COLLINS: Minnesota officials say the FBI isn't sharing evidence with them. Do you believe the FBI should do that?
TRUMP: Well normally I would, but they're crooked officials. Minneapolis and Minnesota are being destroyed. I feel that I won Minnesota all three times. I won Minnesota three times.
TRUMP: Well normally I would, but they're crooked officials. Minneapolis and Minnesota are being destroyed. I feel that I won Minnesota all three times. I won Minnesota three times.
January 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Lying about the election in order to lie about a murder.
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In America you drop your kid off at school, get your brains blown out on the ride home, then the Vice President drops everything for a week to call you a terrorist, to slander your family, to protect the circumstances that led to your death so they can do it again. It is government by Alex Jones.
January 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
In America you drop your kid off at school, get your brains blown out on the ride home, then the Vice President drops everything for a week to call you a terrorist, to slander your family, to protect the circumstances that led to your death so they can do it again. It is government by Alex Jones.
The national socialist is "calling for" socialism
Trump: "AFFORDABILITY! Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%."
January 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The national socialist is "calling for" socialism
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🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
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I'm sure all those Republicans who utterly lost their minds about Hunter Biden and Ukraine will be all over this news. (Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...)
January 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM
I'm sure all those Republicans who utterly lost their minds about Hunter Biden and Ukraine will be all over this news. (Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...)
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NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all - no prior convictions (no matter how minor) and no pending criminal charges.
January 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM
NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all - no prior convictions (no matter how minor) and no pending criminal charges.
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1. The DOJ has not released 99% of the Epstein Files, in direct violation of the law
They claim the delay is necessary to review the files
But here is the thing: The DOJ previously claimed THE REVIEW WAS COMPLETE IN JULY
They claim the delay is necessary to review the files
But here is the thing: The DOJ previously claimed THE REVIEW WAS COMPLETE IN JULY
DOJ admits it has still not released 99% of Epstein files, violating law
The DOJ said it is still reviewing millions of Epstein files, after previously claiming it completed the review in July
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January 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
1. The DOJ has not released 99% of the Epstein Files, in direct violation of the law
They claim the delay is necessary to review the files
But here is the thing: The DOJ previously claimed THE REVIEW WAS COMPLETE IN JULY
They claim the delay is necessary to review the files
But here is the thing: The DOJ previously claimed THE REVIEW WAS COMPLETE IN JULY
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I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 AM
The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
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On the 5th Anniversary of the failed January 6th insurrection attempt, we’re reminded how fragile democracy can be. We must remember the darkness of that day so it’s never repeated. As history is rewritten by some, we choose to speak the truth of what happened.
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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On the 5th Anniversary of the failed January 6th insurrection attempt, we’re reminded how fragile democracy can be. We must remember the darkness of that day so it’s never repeated. As history is rewritten by some, we choose to speak the truth of what happened.
January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
On the 5th Anniversary of the failed January 6th insurrection attempt, we’re reminded how fragile democracy can be. We must remember the darkness of that day so it’s never repeated. As history is rewritten by some, we choose to speak the truth of what happened.
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Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
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The American people electing Trump after he staged a coup attempt 5 years ago was a nail in the coffin of our democracy. You can rationalize it all you want - But inflation! But wokeness! - but ultimately it was a societal suicide attempt and probably the dumbest collective voting decision ever made
January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The American people electing Trump after he staged a coup attempt 5 years ago was a nail in the coffin of our democracy. You can rationalize it all you want - But inflation! But wokeness! - but ultimately it was a societal suicide attempt and probably the dumbest collective voting decision ever made