Cynical Scotsman
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Married dad of 2 girls. Almost retired. Future Washingtonian by way of NorCal. I call 'em like I see 'em. I super-like dogs and all other animals (except crocodiles).
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Happy New Year’s Eve from a wetland I helped the National Park Service design at Point Reyes National Seashore a few years ago. The elephant seals use it as a swimming pool/playground.
January 1, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Happy New Year’s Eve from a wetland I helped the National Park Service design at Point Reyes National Seashore a few years ago. The elephant seals use it as a swimming pool/playground.
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Hay Chuck needs listeners!
Oh! Thanks for reminding. I intend to play Chuck Redd on Spotify every hour that I'm not at home. Maybe others can do that too? I bet we can up that 5k listeners a bit together?
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open.spotify.com/artist/5TTbz...
Chuck Redd
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December 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Hay Chuck needs listeners!
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The idea that the Trump administration would assist the foreign founders of an illegally funded media outlet aimed at reaching American audiences with Russian propaganda might seem outlandish.
Truth is stranger than fiction. lnk.thebulwark.com/4pj2vMz
Truth is stranger than fiction. lnk.thebulwark.com/4pj2vMz
December 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The idea that the Trump administration would assist the foreign founders of an illegally funded media outlet aimed at reaching American audiences with Russian propaganda might seem outlandish.
Truth is stranger than fiction. lnk.thebulwark.com/4pj2vMz
Truth is stranger than fiction. lnk.thebulwark.com/4pj2vMz
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To be sure, Joe Biden had some embarrassing gaffes, and his Atlanta debate performance made clear he wasn't up for a second term
But never once did Biden blurt out the details of a CIA covert op by going on a B-list radio show
Can you imagine the uproar if he had?
But never once did Biden blurt out the details of a CIA covert op by going on a B-list radio show
Can you imagine the uproar if he had?
December 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
To be sure, Joe Biden had some embarrassing gaffes, and his Atlanta debate performance made clear he wasn't up for a second term
But never once did Biden blurt out the details of a CIA covert op by going on a B-list radio show
Can you imagine the uproar if he had?
But never once did Biden blurt out the details of a CIA covert op by going on a B-list radio show
Can you imagine the uproar if he had?
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with less than 48 hours left in 2025, DHS is preparing to push through a proposal that would radically and unlawfully expand ICE/CBP's collection of DNA and other highly sensitive biometrics. colleagues across dozens of orgs are working to meet the agency's Friday deadline for public comment.
December 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
with less than 48 hours left in 2025, DHS is preparing to push through a proposal that would radically and unlawfully expand ICE/CBP's collection of DNA and other highly sensitive biometrics. colleagues across dozens of orgs are working to meet the agency's Friday deadline for public comment.
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Exactly WHOSE inauguration is he talking about
Trump: I'm doing a magnificent, big, beautiful ballroom… we're under budget and ahead of schedule. Now. It's bigger than I told you…after realizing we're going to do the inauguration in that building
December 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Exactly WHOSE inauguration is he talking about
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The inauguration???
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The inauguration???
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Russia, Russia, Russia
Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Russia, Russia, Russia
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Important US Postal Service change regarding postmarks and deadlines. Effective Dec 24, mail may receive a postmark several days after it has been received.
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/12...
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/12...
USPS Changes to Postmark Date System Taking Effect December 24, 2025 — Current Federal Tax Developments
Summary of the Final Rule The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule ( FR Doc. 2025-20740 ) adding Section 6 08.11, "Postmarks and Postal Possession," to the Domestic Mail Manu...
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Important US Postal Service change regarding postmarks and deadlines. Effective Dec 24, mail may receive a postmark several days after it has been received.
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/12...
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/12...
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This is disastrous for absentee and mail in voting, of course.
Important US Postal Service change regarding postmarks and deadlines. Effective Dec 24, mail may receive a postmark several days after it has been received.
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/12...
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/blog/2025/12...
USPS Changes to Postmark Date System Taking Effect December 24, 2025 — Current Federal Tax Developments
Summary of the Final Rule The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule ( FR Doc. 2025-20740 ) adding Section 6 08.11, "Postmarks and Postal Possession," to the Domestic Mail Manu...
www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is disastrous for absentee and mail in voting, of course.
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Heads up that this is authorization for Trump to create his own version of the Wagner Group. Which would bring the number of “armies” at his disposal to four:
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
S.3567
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to ...
SPONSOR: Sen. Mike Lee (R), UT
№ CO-SPONSORS: 0
STATUS: Introduced
LATEST ACTION: Senate - 2025-12-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on ...
#Republicans
Details at congress.gov
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to ...
SPONSOR: Sen. Mike Lee (R), UT
№ CO-SPONSORS: 0
STATUS: Introduced
LATEST ACTION: Senate - 2025-12-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on ...
#Republicans
Details at congress.gov
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Heads up that this is authorization for Trump to create his own version of the Wagner Group. Which would bring the number of “armies” at his disposal to four:
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
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With wolf protections under threat, this is a reminder of why wolves matter. The recovery we’ve seen over the past decades was made possible through science-based protections, progress that is now at risk of being undone.
Wolves are not the problem; they are essential and deserve a future.
Wolves are not the problem; they are essential and deserve a future.
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With wolf protections under threat, this is a reminder of why wolves matter. The recovery we’ve seen over the past decades was made possible through science-based protections, progress that is now at risk of being undone.
Wolves are not the problem; they are essential and deserve a future.
Wolves are not the problem; they are essential and deserve a future.
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We aren't boycotting the arts; we are refusing to entertain fascists and white nationalists. Cry harder about it while you listen to Kid Rock and try so hard to pretend it isn't basic, boring, uninspired tripe.
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We aren't boycotting the arts; we are refusing to entertain fascists and white nationalists. Cry harder about it while you listen to Kid Rock and try so hard to pretend it isn't basic, boring, uninspired tripe.
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Why did Trump’s DOJ track the top reporter covering Jeffrey Epstein weeks before his death?
December 29, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Why did Trump’s DOJ track the top reporter covering Jeffrey Epstein weeks before his death?
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I will never understand that “world”. Doesn’t Nick Fuentes OPENLY hang out with a self-described catboy?
Their on and off hatred towards people who are gay is confusing as fuck.
Oh, and then there’s the whole thing of Nick screenshotting his internet window that showed he was watching gay porn.
Their on and off hatred towards people who are gay is confusing as fuck.
Oh, and then there’s the whole thing of Nick screenshotting his internet window that showed he was watching gay porn.
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I will never understand that “world”. Doesn’t Nick Fuentes OPENLY hang out with a self-described catboy?
Their on and off hatred towards people who are gay is confusing as fuck.
Oh, and then there’s the whole thing of Nick screenshotting his internet window that showed he was watching gay porn.
Their on and off hatred towards people who are gay is confusing as fuck.
Oh, and then there’s the whole thing of Nick screenshotting his internet window that showed he was watching gay porn.
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The world’s richest man and the GOP’s biggest donor is a gutter white supremacist.
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The world’s richest man and the GOP’s biggest donor is a gutter white supremacist.
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An exceptionally stupid and contingent set of circumstances made Stephen Miller the most influential ideologue in the US. There is no future for the left or liberalism that does not take as a core mission ensuring he is punished for his crimes & no one as hateful as him is ever close to power again.
December 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
An exceptionally stupid and contingent set of circumstances made Stephen Miller the most influential ideologue in the US. There is no future for the left or liberalism that does not take as a core mission ensuring he is punished for his crimes & no one as hateful as him is ever close to power again.
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Kid Rock and the Nuge are going to be artists in residence.
Issa Rae has canceled her sold out performance at the Kennedy Center. Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., have also canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda has canceled the entire Kennedy Center run of Hamilton.
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Kid Rock and the Nuge are going to be artists in residence.
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Why is this currently on the front page of nytimes.com? (For me, at least. Placement might be different for you...)
December 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Why is this currently on the front page of nytimes.com? (For me, at least. Placement might be different for you...)
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Remember that…👇
Not. A. Single. One. 😎✨
Not. A. Single. One. 😎✨
December 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Remember that…👇
Not. A. Single. One. 😎✨
Not. A. Single. One. 😎✨
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Carl Sagan anticipates MAGA:
December 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Carl Sagan anticipates MAGA:
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Venezuela, Iran and Nigeria are all in Trump’s gunsights. Turns out that together, the 3 countries also hold almost a third of the world’s oil reserves.
Canada, aka Trump’s “51st state,”holds an additional 10 percent.
Canada, aka Trump’s “51st state,”holds an additional 10 percent.
December 27, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Venezuela, Iran and Nigeria are all in Trump’s gunsights. Turns out that together, the 3 countries also hold almost a third of the world’s oil reserves.
Canada, aka Trump’s “51st state,”holds an additional 10 percent.
Canada, aka Trump’s “51st state,”holds an additional 10 percent.
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An excellent editorial in the Philly @inquirer.com, reminding us all that Trump is unfit for office (which the Inquirer’s editorial board warned throughout 2024) and is upending the entire American experiment.
@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social
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Trump's failing 2025 performance reminded voters he's unfit for office | Editorial
In less than a year in the White House, Donald Trump has used the power of the presidency to demolish institutions and run roughshod over the rule of law.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
An excellent editorial in the Philly @inquirer.com, reminding us all that Trump is unfit for office (which the Inquirer’s editorial board warned throughout 2024) and is upending the entire American experiment.
@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social
Gift link.
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@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social
Gift link.
share.inquirer.com/gIqjrD
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Under the next Democratic regime, education grants should be conditioned on public schools teaching about Trump's felony convictions, being adjudicated a rapist, his attempted coup, his Jan 6 terrorist attack and his pardon of the Jan 6. terrorists
December 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Under the next Democratic regime, education grants should be conditioned on public schools teaching about Trump's felony convictions, being adjudicated a rapist, his attempted coup, his Jan 6 terrorist attack and his pardon of the Jan 6. terrorists
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OH WELL, TRUMPS RIGHT ABOUT THAT - WE DO NEED TO CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE ELECTION CRIMES BY ELON MUSK AND FELON TRUMP - HES NOT EVEN OUR PRESIDENT!!!
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December 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
OH WELL, TRUMPS RIGHT ABOUT THAT - WE DO NEED TO CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE ELECTION CRIMES BY ELON MUSK AND FELON TRUMP - HES NOT EVEN OUR PRESIDENT!!!
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