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American balkanization is going to be messy but necessary, and in the end, a good thing for the planet and its inhabitants.
In the meantime, I’m considering changing my display name to “Grover Cleveland Steamer”.
In the meantime, I’m considering changing my display name to “Grover Cleveland Steamer”.
It ain’t here and it ain’t there.
December 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
It ain’t here and it ain’t there.
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ICE killed an Eritrean Imam in one of their concentration camps this week. Can you imagine if it was a pastor?The dovetailing of #Islamophobia and immigration cruelty is because white Christian nationalism is our stated public policy. It really pisses me off. We have to fight it with all we’ve got.
December 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
ICE killed an Eritrean Imam in one of their concentration camps this week. Can you imagine if it was a pastor?The dovetailing of #Islamophobia and immigration cruelty is because white Christian nationalism is our stated public policy. It really pisses me off. We have to fight it with all we’ve got.
Capitalism must die
December 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Capitalism must die
Not to kick an iguana in the dick or whatever, but imagine what Harlan Ellison would have to say about generative AI.
December 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Not to kick an iguana in the dick or whatever, but imagine what Harlan Ellison would have to say about generative AI.
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Bari’s complaint was “there’s nothing new here” and while that’s untrue it’s also irrelevant
“we intentionally sent people to be tortured in a hellhole and bragged about it and The Hague is too good for everyone involved” is a story that simply cannot be told enough
“we intentionally sent people to be tortured in a hellhole and bragged about it and The Hague is too good for everyone involved” is a story that simply cannot be told enough
December 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Bari’s complaint was “there’s nothing new here” and while that’s untrue it’s also irrelevant
“we intentionally sent people to be tortured in a hellhole and bragged about it and The Hague is too good for everyone involved” is a story that simply cannot be told enough
“we intentionally sent people to be tortured in a hellhole and bragged about it and The Hague is too good for everyone involved” is a story that simply cannot be told enough
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BREAKING: Judge James Boasberg rules for those deported under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15 — certifying a class, finding the U.S. maintained constructive custody over them at CECOT, finding they were not given due process, and ordering return or that such process be given by Jan. 5, 2026.
![ORDER
For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court ORDERS
that:
1. Plaintiffs' [177] Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED;
2. Plaintiffs' [178] Motion for Class Certification is GRANTED;
3. Defendants' [182] Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED; and
4. The Government shall submit its proposal either to facilitate the return
of Plaintiffs to the United States or to otherwise provide them with
hearings that satisfy the requirements of due process by January 5,
2026.
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Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB
Document 214
Filed 12/22/25
Page 2 of 2
/s/ James E. Boasberg
JAMES E. BOASBERG
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December 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
BREAKING: Judge James Boasberg rules for those deported under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15 — certifying a class, finding the U.S. maintained constructive custody over them at CECOT, finding they were not given due process, and ordering return or that such process be given by Jan. 5, 2026.
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It's good to see that everyone that touches the third rail on this story enough to see the full picture almost immediately turns into a Left Populist.
If you pay attention to any large industry long enough and follow it to its logical conclusion you eventually end up sounding like a communist even if you started off testing CPU case fans. youtu.be/cUrJVdF2me0?...
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It's good to see that everyone that touches the third rail on this story enough to see the full picture almost immediately turns into a Left Populist.
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Just a few months ago the entire administration was gleefully posting AI Ghiblislop bragging about how cruel and inhumane the camp would be, explicitly referencing racist memes of alligator babies, etc.
And *now* they're suddenly worried about looking cruel and inhumane
And *now* they're suddenly worried about looking cruel and inhumane
CBS News EIC Bari Weiss had concerns about the CECOT piece, I’m told. The network decided to hold the segment pending, among other things, comment or an interview with White House officials next year…
An Editor’s Note from 60 Minutes
December 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Just a few months ago the entire administration was gleefully posting AI Ghiblislop bragging about how cruel and inhumane the camp would be, explicitly referencing racist memes of alligator babies, etc.
And *now* they're suddenly worried about looking cruel and inhumane
And *now* they're suddenly worried about looking cruel and inhumane
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Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
m.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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In actual fact, the way this is supposed to work is that the party unites behind the person who *wins the primary.* Until then, you've got to work for your seat. Sorry!
The articles framing is sorta funny because this clearly isn’t a centrist vs progressive thing as much as it’s a fight vs don’t fight thing
December 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
In actual fact, the way this is supposed to work is that the party unites behind the person who *wins the primary.* Until then, you've got to work for your seat. Sorry!
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LOL "Bari killed this meticulous story because it was unfavorable to the Trump administration" is literally the story they're giving to their stenographer
December 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
LOL "Bari killed this meticulous story because it was unfavorable to the Trump administration" is literally the story they're giving to their stenographer
This.
If you *read* a transcript of a trump “speech”, it’s just absolute gibberish.
But … if you *watch* it, trump has the audience eating out of his hand. he’s a magnificent live entertainer, just the right combination of jokes and spite, surfing atop a boiling sea of resentment.
If you *read* a transcript of a trump “speech”, it’s just absolute gibberish.
But … if you *watch* it, trump has the audience eating out of his hand. he’s a magnificent live entertainer, just the right combination of jokes and spite, surfing atop a boiling sea of resentment.
Trump is an *entertainer* first and foremost and his wannabes are not. The people that voted for his vile ass did it because they like being entertained by him
December 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This.
If you *read* a transcript of a trump “speech”, it’s just absolute gibberish.
But … if you *watch* it, trump has the audience eating out of his hand. he’s a magnificent live entertainer, just the right combination of jokes and spite, surfing atop a boiling sea of resentment.
If you *read* a transcript of a trump “speech”, it’s just absolute gibberish.
But … if you *watch* it, trump has the audience eating out of his hand. he’s a magnificent live entertainer, just the right combination of jokes and spite, surfing atop a boiling sea of resentment.
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The system that created Epstein, protected him, and let him thrive for decades, still exists. His market of powerful monsters still exists, and they're still being protected.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
December 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The system that created Epstein, protected him, and let him thrive for decades, still exists. His market of powerful monsters still exists, and they're still being protected.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
There is definitely, right now, someone serving the same role he did, being protected the same way by the same people.
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In the midst of all the horrible shit over the last few days, I missed this horrible shitty article. My dad can walk when he needs to but he has a handicap sticker on his car and we've used wheelchairs to get him through airports. Because while he can do it, it's a huge fucking struggle for him.
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines. on.wsj.com/3N6apva
They Get Wheeled on Flights and Miraculously Walk Off. Praise ‘Jetway Jesus.’
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
In the midst of all the horrible shit over the last few days, I missed this horrible shitty article. My dad can walk when he needs to but he has a handicap sticker on his car and we've used wheelchairs to get him through airports. Because while he can do it, it's a huge fucking struggle for him.
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The British state has used every method they can to isolate and break the spirits of the 8 prisoners who stand with Palestine.
They are now close to dying & the British state doesn't care.
Irish people know hunger strikes. We know British oppression.
We know colonialism.
Stand up, take Action 🇵🇸
They are now close to dying & the British state doesn't care.
Irish people know hunger strikes. We know British oppression.
We know colonialism.
Stand up, take Action 🇵🇸
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The British state has used every method they can to isolate and break the spirits of the 8 prisoners who stand with Palestine.
They are now close to dying & the British state doesn't care.
Irish people know hunger strikes. We know British oppression.
We know colonialism.
Stand up, take Action 🇵🇸
They are now close to dying & the British state doesn't care.
Irish people know hunger strikes. We know British oppression.
We know colonialism.
Stand up, take Action 🇵🇸
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This is our home. The people targeted are our family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones. And we absolutely will not stand for it.
Stay strong, Twin Cities.
Stay strong, Twin Cities.
December 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is our home. The people targeted are our family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones. And we absolutely will not stand for it.
Stay strong, Twin Cities.
Stay strong, Twin Cities.
Starring Bruce Banner as Dr Henry Jekyll
December 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Starring Bruce Banner as Dr Henry Jekyll
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The blockade of Venezuela is a disgusting echo of U.S. imperialism in Latin America. We were lied to about Iraq and WMDs, and an entire generation paid the price.
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Trump orders oil tankers blockade in Venezuela, labels Maduro regime a "terrorist" group
The escalation exerts unprecedented pressure on the Maduro regime, threatening to bankrupt Venezuela's already struggling economy.
www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The blockade of Venezuela is a disgusting echo of U.S. imperialism in Latin America. We were lied to about Iraq and WMDs, and an entire generation paid the price.
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
Here we are again.
We cannot let a wannabe dictator drag us into another forever war.
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/t...
To Optimus Prime, “truck” is a gender.
December 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
To Optimus Prime, “truck” is a gender.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Once in a century political opportunity here, if only there were a party to claim it
"According to the…annual Harris Poll, for the 1st time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71% believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/o...
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Once in a century political opportunity here, if only there were a party to claim it
Are white people recyclable?
December 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Are white people recyclable?
Pirates to the gibbet
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Pirates to the gibbet
You sure about this? My grandma was the most bitter racist I ever knew.
Your AI gonna be dropping slurs?
Your AI gonna be dropping slurs?
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
You sure about this? My grandma was the most bitter racist I ever knew.
Your AI gonna be dropping slurs?
Your AI gonna be dropping slurs?