Michael
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Trump has been busy in 2025. Threatened Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Panama, Gaza. Bombed Nigeria, Iran, Yemen, Syria. Blockaded Venezuela. Blew up dozens of boats in Atlantic and Pacific. Extended Russian invasion of Ukraine. Functionally left NATO, and damaged every alliance.
Impeach now. Please.
Impeach now. Please.
December 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Trump has been busy in 2025. Threatened Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Panama, Gaza. Bombed Nigeria, Iran, Yemen, Syria. Blockaded Venezuela. Blew up dozens of boats in Atlantic and Pacific. Extended Russian invasion of Ukraine. Functionally left NATO, and damaged every alliance.
Impeach now. Please.
Impeach now. Please.
Every blacked-out redaction is Trump. Every single one.
December 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Every blacked-out redaction is Trump. Every single one.
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Donald Trump interrupted national tv today to promise a million people (with guns!) two billion dollars he doesn’t have on a timeline he cannot meet to buy Christmas gifts he has personally fought to make less affordable
he doesn’t and the most likely outcome of this is that it doesn’t happen
How does the president have independent authority to mail out Christmas bonuses?
December 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Donald Trump interrupted national tv today to promise a million people (with guns!) two billion dollars he doesn’t have on a timeline he cannot meet to buy Christmas gifts he has personally fought to make less affordable
The surprising part of this is that the litany of terrible things, according to Trump, includes Russia invading Ukraine. If Trump admits that was terrible, then let's get Russia out of Ukraine.
FFS! Trump put this under Obama’s picture at the White House.
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The surprising part of this is that the litany of terrible things, according to Trump, includes Russia invading Ukraine. If Trump admits that was terrible, then let's get Russia out of Ukraine.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO!
This is awful.
This is awful.
Here's a fun thing I just learned: If you're a magazine or catalog or other bulk mailer who is willing to add AI-generated content to your mailing, USPS will reward you with a 5% discount—potentially many thousands of dollars!
How on earth does this benefit USPS? www.usps.com/business/pro...
How on earth does this benefit USPS? www.usps.com/business/pro...
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO!
This is awful.
This is awful.
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BREAKING: WELL, WELL, WELL! Newly unearthed footage shows Pete Hegseth saying EXACTLY what the six Democrats said in their video that prompted Trump and Hegseth to hysterically smear them as traitors!
You must refuse illegal orders.
You must refuse illegal orders.
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: WELL, WELL, WELL! Newly unearthed footage shows Pete Hegseth saying EXACTLY what the six Democrats said in their video that prompted Trump and Hegseth to hysterically smear them as traitors!
You must refuse illegal orders.
You must refuse illegal orders.
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This is Nazi rhetoric.
I've read the history and talked to the survivors and visited the museums. I don't use the term lightly.
It echoes genocidal language used against Jews for centuries. It represents an assault on Jewish values.
Every Jewish org should condemn this.
Loudly.
Forcefully.
I've read the history and talked to the survivors and visited the museums. I don't use the term lightly.
It echoes genocidal language used against Jews for centuries. It represents an assault on Jewish values.
Every Jewish org should condemn this.
Loudly.
Forcefully.
December 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is Nazi rhetoric.
I've read the history and talked to the survivors and visited the museums. I don't use the term lightly.
It echoes genocidal language used against Jews for centuries. It represents an assault on Jewish values.
Every Jewish org should condemn this.
Loudly.
Forcefully.
I've read the history and talked to the survivors and visited the museums. I don't use the term lightly.
It echoes genocidal language used against Jews for centuries. It represents an assault on Jewish values.
Every Jewish org should condemn this.
Loudly.
Forcefully.
I guess Hegseth is too lazy to find different fall guys to take the blame for his own war crimes, so now he's pinning all 20 mass murders on this one admiral.
December 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I guess Hegseth is too lazy to find different fall guys to take the blame for his own war crimes, so now he's pinning all 20 mass murders on this one admiral.
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Two stories; two sentences.
US Department of Defense Law of War Manual
apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/A...
US Department of Defense Law of War Manual
apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/A...
November 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Two stories; two sentences.
US Department of Defense Law of War Manual
apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/A...
US Department of Defense Law of War Manual
apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/A...
Unreal. Hegseth is convinced he won't be fired in the middle of a war. He's going to bomb Venezuela and possibly send US troops to invade Venezuela just so he can keep his job.
November 30, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Unreal. Hegseth is convinced he won't be fired in the middle of a war. He's going to bomb Venezuela and possibly send US troops to invade Venezuela just so he can keep his job.
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Black Friday sales
Ah, Black Friday, that most American of customs: wasting a vacation day being horrible to retail workers in pursuit of a perceived deal on shitty merchandise. If you'd rather peruse lower-key deals that don't require you to move from the couch, check out the Black Friday BIG…
Ah, Black Friday, that most American of customs: wasting a vacation day being horrible to retail workers in pursuit of a perceived deal on shitty merchandise. If you'd rather peruse lower-key deals that don't require you to move from the couch, check out the Black Friday BIG…
Black Friday sales
Ah, Black Friday, that most American of customs: wasting a vacation day being horrible to retail workers in pursuit of a perceived deal on shitty merchandise. If you'd rather peruse lower-key deals that don't require you to move from the couch, check out the Black Friday BIG Bundle or one of two Small Bundles, running until November 29. Pick up 41 books for $56 or 22 books for $29. ("Adamere in Swan" is included.)
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November 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Black Friday sales
Ah, Black Friday, that most American of customs: wasting a vacation day being horrible to retail workers in pursuit of a perceived deal on shitty merchandise. If you'd rather peruse lower-key deals that don't require you to move from the couch, check out the Black Friday BIG…
Ah, Black Friday, that most American of customs: wasting a vacation day being horrible to retail workers in pursuit of a perceived deal on shitty merchandise. If you'd rather peruse lower-key deals that don't require you to move from the couch, check out the Black Friday BIG…
The Trump regime views itself as being at war with the American people. So they use military and paramilitary forces to occupy American cities and terrorize civilians, capture people and hold them without trial, and describe Americans as enemies.
I did not vote for this.
And I will not surrender.
I did not vote for this.
And I will not surrender.
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Trump regime views itself as being at war with the American people. So they use military and paramilitary forces to occupy American cities and terrorize civilians, capture people and hold them without trial, and describe Americans as enemies.
I did not vote for this.
And I will not surrender.
I did not vote for this.
And I will not surrender.
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I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
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Close your eyes for a moment and picture hearing the news that this regime of terror and hate is over, that Trump has resigned or died or fled the country.
Do you feel hope? Joy?
Hold onto that feeling to help carry you through, because that day is coming.
You will hear that news. May it be soon.
Do you feel hope? Joy?
Hold onto that feeling to help carry you through, because that day is coming.
You will hear that news. May it be soon.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Close your eyes for a moment and picture hearing the news that this regime of terror and hate is over, that Trump has resigned or died or fled the country.
Do you feel hope? Joy?
Hold onto that feeling to help carry you through, because that day is coming.
You will hear that news. May it be soon.
Do you feel hope? Joy?
Hold onto that feeling to help carry you through, because that day is coming.
You will hear that news. May it be soon.
Most tenants get evicted if they do a tiny fraction of the damage that Trump has done to his temporary residence.
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Most tenants get evicted if they do a tiny fraction of the damage that Trump has done to his temporary residence.
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Trump lost his trade war in every possible sense. It hurt the economy; it made us look ludicrous and lawless; and it gave Beijing a chance to reach for world power. And there is nothing Trump can do about any of this except back down and blame others. (1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Trump lost his trade war in every possible sense. It hurt the economy; it made us look ludicrous and lawless; and it gave Beijing a chance to reach for world power. And there is nothing Trump can do about any of this except back down and blame others. (1/2)
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Bob Dylan's Girl From The North Country was based on the version of Scarborough Fair that he learned in England from Martin Carthy. Paul Simon also learned the song from him.
Music That Doesn't Suck #MutualMusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCjU...
Music That Doesn't Suck #MutualMusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCjU...
Martin Carthy - Scarborough Fair
YouTube video by haveabanana100
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Bob Dylan's Girl From The North Country was based on the version of Scarborough Fair that he learned in England from Martin Carthy. Paul Simon also learned the song from him.
Music That Doesn't Suck #MutualMusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCjU...
Music That Doesn't Suck #MutualMusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCjU...
The Epstein files don't raise questions about Trump. They provide answers.
Trump raped children. Trump was close friends with Epstein & Maxwell who sold children to be raped BECAUSE they sold children to be raped.
Why are Republicans still protecting Trump instead of his victims?
Trump raped children. Trump was close friends with Epstein & Maxwell who sold children to be raped BECAUSE they sold children to be raped.
Why are Republicans still protecting Trump instead of his victims?
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Epstein files don't raise questions about Trump. They provide answers.
Trump raped children. Trump was close friends with Epstein & Maxwell who sold children to be raped BECAUSE they sold children to be raped.
Why are Republicans still protecting Trump instead of his victims?
Trump raped children. Trump was close friends with Epstein & Maxwell who sold children to be raped BECAUSE they sold children to be raped.
Why are Republicans still protecting Trump instead of his victims?
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Pause a moment, and read...
• Brendan Kennelly •
• Brendan Kennelly •
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Pause a moment, and read...
• Brendan Kennelly •
• Brendan Kennelly •
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This will be my thread for thoughts while reading Disabling Intelligences by @fractalecho.bsky.social this week.
I'm all wrapped up in a fleece blanket, I have my highlighter and page flags, and on page 2 I'm already love their writing style.
🧵
I'm all wrapped up in a fleece blanket, I have my highlighter and page flags, and on page 2 I'm already love their writing style.
🧵
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This will be my thread for thoughts while reading Disabling Intelligences by @fractalecho.bsky.social this week.
I'm all wrapped up in a fleece blanket, I have my highlighter and page flags, and on page 2 I'm already love their writing style.
🧵
I'm all wrapped up in a fleece blanket, I have my highlighter and page flags, and on page 2 I'm already love their writing style.
🧵
north of Boston this evening
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
north of Boston this evening
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Living with Long COVID often feels like living in a horror movie. Along with your disease comes a creepy Hive Mind refusal to acknowledge the dangers of COVID infection. In Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV show Pluribus, the Hive Mind comes to life:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
"Pluribus" captures the isolation of COVID-awareness in a COVID denialist world
For years I've described having Long COVID as living in a horror movie. Now that horror movie (well, prestige Apple TV show) is here.
www.thegauntlet.news
November 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Living with Long COVID often feels like living in a horror movie. Along with your disease comes a creepy Hive Mind refusal to acknowledge the dangers of COVID infection. In Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV show Pluribus, the Hive Mind comes to life:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
Trump hasn't publicly expressed grief fast enough about the death of a prominent Republican. I demand Trump be fired immediately.
We may no longer have a Constitution, but we do still have the Charlie Kirk rule, right?
We may no longer have a Constitution, but we do still have the Charlie Kirk rule, right?
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Trump hasn't publicly expressed grief fast enough about the death of a prominent Republican. I demand Trump be fired immediately.
We may no longer have a Constitution, but we do still have the Charlie Kirk rule, right?
We may no longer have a Constitution, but we do still have the Charlie Kirk rule, right?