Brian Freed
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Nothing about this is normal. I don't even know where to start other than to say again -- this is not normal.
December 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Nothing about this is normal. I don't even know where to start other than to say again -- this is not normal.
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Both policies weaponize state power against marginalized groups. Key difference: Native tribes were sovereign nations with treaty rights. Immigrants today are individuals without legal status. But the underlying logic—who belongs, and who doesn’t is (cont)
www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/12/t...
www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/12/t...
Trump Uses Three Jacksonian Strategies to Rule: Define Citizenship, Use the Military, Hire Loyalists
Presidents Andrew Jackson and Donald Trump are not just changemakers or disruptors but revolutionaries who campaigned to overthrow the established
www.counterpunch.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Both policies weaponize state power against marginalized groups. Key difference: Native tribes were sovereign nations with treaty rights. Immigrants today are individuals without legal status. But the underlying logic—who belongs, and who doesn’t is (cont)
www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/12/t...
www.counterpunch.org/2024/12/12/t...
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detention expansion, and exclusion from public benefits. The rhetoric? Protecting “real Americans” from outsiders. The parallels are striking:
- Native nations removed, immigrants deported.
- Jackson framed Natives as “obstacles”→Trump frames immigrants as "threats". (cont)
- Native nations removed, immigrants deported.
- Jackson framed Natives as “obstacles”→Trump frames immigrants as "threats". (cont)
November 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
detention expansion, and exclusion from public benefits. The rhetoric? Protecting “real Americans” from outsiders. The parallels are striking:
- Native nations removed, immigrants deported.
- Jackson framed Natives as “obstacles”→Trump frames immigrants as "threats". (cont)
- Native nations removed, immigrants deported.
- Jackson framed Natives as “obstacles”→Trump frames immigrants as "threats". (cont)
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The Act wasn’t just about land. It was about power. Native sovereignty was erased, fertile soil was seized for White settlers, and slavery expanded into new territory. Fast forward: Trump’s immigration policies target undocumented immigrants with mass deportations, (cont)
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Act wasn’t just about land. It was about power. Native sovereignty was erased, fertile soil was seized for White settlers, and slavery expanded into new territory. Fast forward: Trump’s immigration policies target undocumented immigrants with mass deportations, (cont)
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of the Mississippi. It led to one of the darkest chapters in American history. Indigenous people were marched westward in brutal conditions. This became known as the Trail of Tears—tens of thousands died from disease, starvation, and exposure to the elements.(cont)
www.nps.gov/trte/learn/h...
www.nps.gov/trte/learn/h...
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
of the Mississippi. It led to one of the darkest chapters in American history. Indigenous people were marched westward in brutal conditions. This became known as the Trail of Tears—tens of thousands died from disease, starvation, and exposure to the elements.(cont)
www.nps.gov/trte/learn/h...
www.nps.gov/trte/learn/h...
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From Jackson's Indian Removal Act to Trump's mass deportation policies, I will break down the similarities in both. In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. It authorized the U.S. government to force Native nations off their ancestral lands east(cont)
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
From Jackson's Indian Removal Act to Trump's mass deportation policies, I will break down the similarities in both. In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. It authorized the U.S. government to force Native nations off their ancestral lands east(cont)
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 One of the first things Trump did when he returned to the Presidency was bring back the portrait of Andrew Jackson to the Oval Office. Why? They have a lot in common.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/trum...
🧵 One of the first things Trump did when he returned to the Presidency was bring back the portrait of Andrew Jackson to the Oval Office. Why? They have a lot in common.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/trum...
Trump and Jackson: Two Power Grabbers, but with a Difference
Trump is self-serving, while Jackson used his power to advance democracy.
www.historynewsnetwork.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 One of the first things Trump did when he returned to the Presidency was bring back the portrait of Andrew Jackson to the Oval Office. Why? They have a lot in common.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/trum...
🧵 One of the first things Trump did when he returned to the Presidency was bring back the portrait of Andrew Jackson to the Oval Office. Why? They have a lot in common.(cont)
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/trum...
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A reminder that there is a lot of ongoing litigation around the drawing (and redrawing) of congressional maps. My firm is currently involved in more than a dozen cases in 10 states: AL, CA, GA, LA, MO, NC, NY, TX, VA and WI.
Subscribe to Democracy Docket to stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Subscribe to Democracy Docket to stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A reminder that there is a lot of ongoing litigation around the drawing (and redrawing) of congressional maps. My firm is currently involved in more than a dozen cases in 10 states: AL, CA, GA, LA, MO, NC, NY, TX, VA and WI.
Subscribe to Democracy Docket to stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Subscribe to Democracy Docket to stay informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Imagine having a kid in this daycare who watches as their teacher is bodily dragged away by masked goons.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Imagine having a kid in this daycare who watches as their teacher is bodily dragged away by masked goons.
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Debunking the link between calcium supplements and dementia www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/art... by @edithcowanuni.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #supplements #health #science
#Alzheimers #dementia #supplements #health #science
October 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Debunking the link between calcium supplements and dementia www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/art... by @edithcowanuni.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #dementia #supplements #health #science
#Alzheimers #dementia #supplements #health #science
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According to a White House memo, Trump might try to say federal workers aren't guaranteed compensation for forced time off during the shutdown.
IMO: Trump leaked this to pressure Dems into ending caving, but it won’t work in the courts or now.
www.axios.com/2025/10/07/t...
IMO: Trump leaked this to pressure Dems into ending caving, but it won’t work in the courts or now.
www.axios.com/2025/10/07/t...
Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay
A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.
www.axios.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
According to a White House memo, Trump might try to say federal workers aren't guaranteed compensation for forced time off during the shutdown.
IMO: Trump leaked this to pressure Dems into ending caving, but it won’t work in the courts or now.
www.axios.com/2025/10/07/t...
IMO: Trump leaked this to pressure Dems into ending caving, but it won’t work in the courts or now.
www.axios.com/2025/10/07/t...
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Some on the right are using the Kirk murder as a pretext to stoke open violent warfare against the liberal-left, and as @whstancil.bsky.social noted, we need news orgs to say this clearly and directly. I tried to do that here:
“When certain far-right voices vow retribution in response to Kirk’s murder, they’re seizing on it as a bad-faith pretext to wage open warfare on liberals and leftists who are not guilty of any political violence at all.” - @gregsargent.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2004...
Trump Just Went on Fox and Issued an Unnerving Threat Against Liberals
At a time when right-wing extremists are calling for open season on liberals and the left, the president of the United States just told them: Hey, go for it.
newrepublic.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Some on the right are using the Kirk murder as a pretext to stoke open violent warfare against the liberal-left, and as @whstancil.bsky.social noted, we need news orgs to say this clearly and directly. I tried to do that here:
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NatCon founder Yoram Hazony is a piece of work. He RTd this post by British agitator Tommy Robinson (a Steve Bannon ally), which quotes Hazony as follows: “In America, u have the luxury of pretending Jews are your enemies, because their aren’t enough Muslims yet, ur going the wrong direction.” 1/
September 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NatCon founder Yoram Hazony is a piece of work. He RTd this post by British agitator Tommy Robinson (a Steve Bannon ally), which quotes Hazony as follows: “In America, u have the luxury of pretending Jews are your enemies, because their aren’t enough Muslims yet, ur going the wrong direction.” 1/
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In this piece ⬇️ Jody MacPherson does a great job explaining the risks of, and Alberta govt. spin put on, the controversial Mature Asset Strategy by the “war room”.
jodymacpherson.substack.com/p/the-war-ro...
jodymacpherson.substack.com/p/the-war-ro...
The war room defends Yager's report, orphan levy appeal stalled, and a chief of staff road trip
The Summer's Almost Over Edition from Alberta under United Conservative Party rule
jodymacpherson.substack.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
In this piece ⬇️ Jody MacPherson does a great job explaining the risks of, and Alberta govt. spin put on, the controversial Mature Asset Strategy by the “war room”.
jodymacpherson.substack.com/p/the-war-ro...
jodymacpherson.substack.com/p/the-war-ro...
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4/ New Founding & various allies of Peter Thiel (including Marc Andreessen) have also set their sights on El Segundo, CA, aka “The Gundo”, as reported here by @kieraevebutler.bsky.social www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The ultra-Christian tech bros have been mingling at Mar-a-Lago
These Gen Z entrepreneurs bring a militant version of Christianity to Trump's inner circles.
www.motherjones.com
August 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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7/ Even a blind man could see… bsky.app/profile/jenn...
“A blind man cld see that the upcoming administration is stacked with ‘our guys’ from tech, specifically from Thiel's camp *** Our cover is blown [so stop apologizing] … We are the new elite because we are the most capable…” - Rainmaker founder Augustus Doricko, 12/14/24 1/
August 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
7/ Even a blind man could see… bsky.app/profile/jenn...
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Doug Wilson is a “Christian Nationalist” pastor & “biblical patriarchy” proponent whose new DC church is attended by Pete Hegseth. Israeli-American Yoram Hazony—whose Thiel-linked “NatCon” conferences helped propel JD Vance’s political career—platforms Wilson & Wilson’s associates & admirers. 1/
August 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Christianity Was “Borderline Illegal” in Silicon Valley. Now It’s the New Religion
Says one entrepreneur, “There are people that are leveraging Christianity to get closer to Peter Thiel.” (h/t @tweetbit on X) - April 2025 … 1/ archive.ph/2025.08.02-1...
Says one entrepreneur, “There are people that are leveraging Christianity to get closer to Peter Thiel.” (h/t @tweetbit on X) - April 2025 … 1/ archive.ph/2025.08.02-1...
August 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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11/ This is from an event last year hosted by Augustus Doricko. Notice “Founders Fund” on the sign? Founders Fund was co-founded by Peter Thiel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_T...
August 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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24/ In October, during Peter Thiel’s Hereticon event, Michael Gibson (1517 Fund) thanked “Gundo Bros” Augustus Doricko (founder of Rainmaker) & Isaiah Taylor (founder of Valar Atomics) in connection with the screening of a “first cut” of a film called “Fully Kinetic: the New Arsenal of Democracy.”
August 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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20/ Meanwhile, Michael Gibson’s 1517 Fund was first to invest in Rainmaker, a cloud seeding startup in El Segundo, CA founded by Augustus Doricko, a former Thiel fellow. Gibson wrote this articke about the burgeoning startup community in El Segundo. www.city-journal.org/article/the-...
The Next Arsenal of Democracy
A new generation of defense innovators emerges in El Segundo.
www.city-journal.org
August 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Thiel Fellowship co-founder Michael Gibson (via his “1517 Fund”) invests in Rainmaker, a cloud seeding startup in El Segundo, which has a growing community of uber Christian “Tech Bros,” including Rainmaker’s Augustus Doricko & Valar Atomics’ Isaiah Taylor who attend a church tied to Doug Wilson. 1/
August 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thiel Fellowship co-founder Michael Gibson (via his “1517 Fund”) invests in Rainmaker, a cloud seeding startup in El Segundo, which has a growing community of uber Christian “Tech Bros,” including Rainmaker’s Augustus Doricko & Valar Atomics’ Isaiah Taylor who attend a church tied to Doug Wilson. 1/
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There was never any list
July 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There was never any list
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Alligator Alcatraz
July 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Alligator Alcatraz