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Richard A. Greyson

@greyson-ethos.bsky.social

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Author of “Ethos” - an exploration of the birth of “patriotic” indecency (MAGA) between 1979-2020 - delivering advanced weapons and smuggling drugs for “freedom fighters” - supported by historical references (77) - and viewed through “slips” in space-time…

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 8h

“ICE! Let’s get ICE off our streets and into our beverages.”

www.huffpost.com/entry/jeff-b...

Jeff Bridges As ‘The Dude’ May Have Stumbled Upon 1 Great Anti-ICE Slogan

The “Big Lebowski” star channeled his iconic character to tell Americans — and a certain agency — to “just all calm the f**k down.”

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 8h

If this is true it is 🇺🇸

Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 9h

This is getting wild.

The states of Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and 14 others have just asked for permission to file THEIR amicus brief in IL v. Trump.

The States of Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina and 14 additional States
respectfully move for leave to submit the attached amicus curiae brief in support of Defendants
and their opposition to Plaintiffs’ requested temporary restraining order and preliminary
injunction. Proposed amici are States with a vested interest in federalism, the relationship between
States and the federal government, and deploying the National Guard. We also each have a vital
interest in supporting the President and Congress in enacting and enforcing valid immigration
laws. Every State has a responsibility to protect our citizens.
The federalization of States’ National Guard units is a matter of profound public
importance, as it directly implicates the delicate balance of power between state and federal
governments—a true cornerstone of Federalism. States generally maintain authority over their
National Guard units, allowing governors to deploy them for state-specific needs, such as disaster
response or public safety. Federalization of state National Guard units without gubernatorial

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Laurence - ended 7 wars in 7 months @laurenceineu.bsky.social · 10h

This is the result of a Monte Carlo simulation (100,000 trials) to obtain a statistical estimate of Trump's current life expectancy.

I find it disappointing:

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 9h

I love that we live in a world where we're all supposed to now praise Trump for his peace-making and ignore the fact that at least 20,000 Palestinians have been killed on his watch, with bombs & bullets - & rhetorical support! - that he supplied to Israel.
That's all erased now.

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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 14h

Rubio claims that blowing up boats is necessary because “interdiction doesn’t work.” But if stopping 19 vessels over seven weeks “doesn’t work,” it’s hard to know what blowing up four more will achieve. wapo.st/4o9ZEVW

Opinion | Trump is turning the ‘war on drugs’ from metaphor into an actual war

Beyond the question of whether blowing up boats off Venezuela is legal, what’s the military objective?

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 14h

www.snopes.com/fact-check/e...

Don't fall for rumor Erika Kirk launched Christian dating app after husband's death

The rumor spread with an image supposedly showing a social media post by Charlie Kirk's widow. The post wasn't real.

www.snopes.com

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The TrumpRussiaGuide 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @trumprussiaties.bsky.social · 15h

Let’s review…

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 14h

Lack of stones

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 14h

Stones

Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 15h

This is the lead every Democrat should follow. 100%.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Pritzker: "This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 14h

I want to hang out with Yvonne - what a badass!

bkeithb @bkeithb.bsky.social · 22h

BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨🚨

Yvonne Ridley has been released!

“Many of you know that I spent 11 days in prison under the Taliban in 2001. Well, I will tell you something now that, straight from the heart, I would rather spend two months in a Taliban prison than two days with the Israelis.”

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 15h

Really?
A "FLORIDA MAN" started the fires?
Maybe these are the end times.

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you.

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 17h

Strange, I have scanned this article several times and done word searches for both "prison" "guard" and come up with nothing...have I not ingested sufficient coffee this morning or...

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 18h

He will likely have a personal experience within which to frame and pass judgment on this (e.g., he knew a lot of antisemites at the War College, therefore, the scholars who defined the slaughter in Gaza "genocide" must have done so because they are antisemites like those in the War College bla bla)

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 18h

And I just got rid of Disney...looks like it may be time to shed my Atlantic subscription...

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Diane @losarcos59.bsky.social · 1d

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 20h

AI (😱):
"It is uncommon to find a national leader with truly unlimited plenary powers, as most modern states operate under some form of constitution that provides checks and balances. Instead, leaders may exercise considerable power through systems such as absolute monarchies or dictatorships."

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 21h

This: “Let the Russians work out who is causing them the pain: Putin and 'his' war.”

Sounds a lot like: “Let those who voted for Trump work out who is causing them the pain: Trump and 'his' war on America.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is firing pepper bullets and deploying smoke grenades in Portland, even though protesters are remaining in their designated area and peacefully dancing.

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 22h

But this is what Rs say it looks like:

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DEMSEC @demsec.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen froze like a deer in the headlights and pretended to have connection issues because he unintentionally gave away the game plan.

“Plenary authority is complete, absolute power over a specific area or issue, with no significant limitations."

Show people this clip. This is an insane slip up.

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 22h

Psychotic 5-year olds…

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 1d

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Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 1d

He looks a bit unstable - check out those eyes - clutching that pepper ball gun like a paintball Rambo…

Richard A. Greyson @greyson-ethos.bsky.social · 1d

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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