Mike Crampton
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Kenny Ken's asking me if I'm ready. I was born ready.
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One of humanity’s best ideas ever was taking the darkest time of the year, as cold temperatures set in, and doing celebrations with lights, loved ones, generosity, and food.
Various cultures independently came up with something along those lines, and others picked it up.
Fantastic idea, people.
Various cultures independently came up with something along those lines, and others picked it up.
Fantastic idea, people.
December 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
One of humanity’s best ideas ever was taking the darkest time of the year, as cold temperatures set in, and doing celebrations with lights, loved ones, generosity, and food.
Various cultures independently came up with something along those lines, and others picked it up.
Fantastic idea, people.
Various cultures independently came up with something along those lines, and others picked it up.
Fantastic idea, people.
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So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
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This is what civil society, in particular the #digitalrights community, is up against now: #trump has barred leaders of @hateaid, the Global #disinformation Index, and the Centre for Countering Digital Hate from entering the US. Expect more restrictions, threats, and intimidation against […]
Original post on eupolicy.social
eupolicy.social
December 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is what civil society, in particular the #digitalrights community, is up against now: #trump has barred leaders of @hateaid, the Global #disinformation Index, and the Centre for Countering Digital Hate from entering the US. Expect more restrictions, threats, and intimidation against […]
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Bovino, the man overseeing mass deportations, publicly declared that we must all have our papers on us, at all times, or we could be stopped, harassed, kidnapped, and detained, as they did with the man in this case, who is a US citizen.
December 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Bovino, the man overseeing mass deportations, publicly declared that we must all have our papers on us, at all times, or we could be stopped, harassed, kidnapped, and detained, as they did with the man in this case, who is a US citizen.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@ErikJonker/115678907739020452
We can go further, the Trump regime sees Putin's Russia as a model for the white supremacist ethno-nationalist kleptocratic petro-state it seeks to build.
The United States of America is actively hostile to multi-ethnic pluralist […]
We can go further, the Trump regime sees Putin's Russia as a model for the white supremacist ethno-nationalist kleptocratic petro-state it seeks to build.
The United States of America is actively hostile to multi-ethnic pluralist […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
December 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@ErikJonker/115678907739020452
We can go further, the Trump regime sees Putin's Russia as a model for the white supremacist ethno-nationalist kleptocratic petro-state it seeks to build.
The United States of America is actively hostile to multi-ethnic pluralist […]
We can go further, the Trump regime sees Putin's Russia as a model for the white supremacist ethno-nationalist kleptocratic petro-state it seeks to build.
The United States of America is actively hostile to multi-ethnic pluralist […]
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It's clear that our official embrace of torture after 9/11 was a point of no return for our country.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It's clear that our official embrace of torture after 9/11 was a point of no return for our country.
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You're not seeing the defense and international conflict experts disagreeing because if the facts are true, it's one of the most basic things in the law of armed conflict: You cannot kill people who are "hors de combat," taken out of the game by injury or attack. This is Geneva 101 stuff.
I follower a few defense experts.
Seeing them all straight-up declare this a war crime without any him-and-hawing is uhm
Disconcerting.
Pete Hegseth must resign, as does Stephen Miller. Donald Trump should be subpoenaed before Congress to answer for HIS policy.
Seeing them all straight-up declare this a war crime without any him-and-hawing is uhm
Disconcerting.
Pete Hegseth must resign, as does Stephen Miller. Donald Trump should be subpoenaed before Congress to answer for HIS policy.
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
You're not seeing the defense and international conflict experts disagreeing because if the facts are true, it's one of the most basic things in the law of armed conflict: You cannot kill people who are "hors de combat," taken out of the game by injury or attack. This is Geneva 101 stuff.
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The text being proposed by Washington is basically the same deal that Steve Witkoff tried to foist on Ukraine earlier this year. I broke down the nuance of it here: www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...
Next Time, in Moscow
Trump thinks peace is at hand. He's being played.
www.bugeyedandshameless.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The text being proposed by Washington is basically the same deal that Steve Witkoff tried to foist on Ukraine earlier this year. I broke down the nuance of it here: www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...
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Imagine if we did this but instead of paying people to racially profile and terrorize communities and grab mostly innocent people we did it for teachers
October 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Imagine if we did this but instead of paying people to racially profile and terrorize communities and grab mostly innocent people we did it for teachers
October 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Reposted by Mike Crampton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10/02/faa-drone-zone-homeland-security
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
October 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10/02/faa-drone-zone-homeland-security
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10/02/faa-drone-zone-homeland-security
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
October 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10/02/faa-drone-zone-homeland-security
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
"covers a 15-nautical-mile radius emanating from Downtown Chicago"
Between this and the apartment raid, how is what's going on in Chicago not the only story leading every newscast in America?
#boycottusa […]
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If this is accurate, Dems should introduce an expulsion resolution against Gillette.
Republican state rep calls for Democratic congresswoman's execution.
Republican Arizona lawmaker makes post calling for execution of Democratic congresswoman
John Gillette on X called for ‘people like’ Pramila Jayapal to be ‘hanged’ in response to her video on anti-Trump protests
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
If this is accurate, Dems should introduce an expulsion resolution against Gillette.
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Buckle up!
https://www.techspot.com/news/109626-ai-bubble-only-thing-keeping-us-economy-together.html
https://www.techspot.com/news/109626-ai-bubble-only-thing-keeping-us-economy-together.html
The AI bubble is the only thing keeping the US economy together, Deutsche Bank warns
According to a research note recently sent to clients by Deutsche Bank, the AI boom is currently helping the US economy avoid a recession but it cannot continue indefinitely. George Saravelos, Global Head of FX Research at Deutsche Bank, said the US would be close to a recession this year...
Read Entire Article
www.techspot.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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“You cannot trust the [United States] federal government.
Everything they say should be assumed to be a lie.”
This has been clear for quite a while, and should be understood by everyone, especially given that too many in the media are still pretending they don’t understand it.
Everything they say should be assumed to be a lie.”
This has been clear for quite a while, and should be understood by everyone, especially given that too many in the media are still pretending they don’t understand it.
You cannot trust the federal government
Everything they say should be assumed to be a lie.
www.publicnotice.co
September 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“You cannot trust the [United States] federal government.
Everything they say should be assumed to be a lie.”
This has been clear for quite a while, and should be understood by everyone, especially given that too many in the media are still pretending they don’t understand it.
Everything they say should be assumed to be a lie.”
This has been clear for quite a while, and should be understood by everyone, especially given that too many in the media are still pretending they don’t understand it.
Reposted by Mike Crampton
Reposted by Mike Crampton
BREAKING: I found a partial thesaurus sent by the New York Times to the staff for use in the headlines when reporting on Trump's administration.
September 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
BREAKING: I found a partial thesaurus sent by the New York Times to the staff for use in the headlines when reporting on Trump's administration.
Sometimes the you randomly come across something on the interwebs that helps clarify things.
September 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Sometimes the you randomly come across something on the interwebs that helps clarify things.
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MSNBC - In an undercover operation last year, the FBI recorded Tom Homan, now the White House border czar, accepting $50,000 in cash after indicating he could help win government contracts in a second Trump administration […]
Original post on journa.host
journa.host
September 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
MSNBC - In an undercover operation last year, the FBI recorded Tom Homan, now the White House border czar, accepting $50,000 in cash after indicating he could help win government contracts in a second Trump administration […]
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Reposted by Mike Crampton
Hello, friends.
I created a WordPress site to circulate and archive some of my public-facing writing. It's a work in progress.
New post today on "The Problem of Tonnage: A MAGA Parable."
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I created a WordPress site to circulate and archive some of my public-facing writing. It's a work in progress.
New post today on "The Problem of Tonnage: A MAGA Parable."
Please consider subscribing, if this kind of writing/thinking appeals. It's FREE.
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mastodon.online
September 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Hello, friends.
I created a WordPress site to circulate and archive some of my public-facing writing. It's a work in progress.
New post today on "The Problem of Tonnage: A MAGA Parable."
Please consider subscribing, if this kind of writing/thinking appeals. It's FREE.
#history #democracy […]
I created a WordPress site to circulate and archive some of my public-facing writing. It's a work in progress.
New post today on "The Problem of Tonnage: A MAGA Parable."
Please consider subscribing, if this kind of writing/thinking appeals. It's FREE.
#history #democracy […]
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The president of the United States is posting messianic apocalyptic threats to the propaganda platform he owns and there's not a word about it at NYT, @washingtonpost, @CNN, @npr, or @CBSNews.
Only real coverage I've seen is by @thedailybeast.
Only real coverage I've seen is by @thedailybeast.
August 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The president of the United States is posting messianic apocalyptic threats to the propaganda platform he owns and there's not a word about it at NYT, @washingtonpost, @CNN, @npr, or @CBSNews.
Only real coverage I've seen is by @thedailybeast.
Only real coverage I've seen is by @thedailybeast.