Forsythe
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“Alright so it was a rhinoceros. Miles away by now”
“—A rhinoceros rampaging thru town!…you don’t even blink”
“Yeah but Asiatic or African? 1 horn or 2?”
“Can’t get 911—all on calls for other rhinoceroses—7 this AM…now 32”
“It’s all a hoax”
- Ionesco
“—A rhinoceros rampaging thru town!…you don’t even blink”
“Yeah but Asiatic or African? 1 horn or 2?”
“Can’t get 911—all on calls for other rhinoceroses—7 this AM…now 32”
“It’s all a hoax”
- Ionesco
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It’s just impossible to trust this man
January 13, 2026 at 10:04 AM
It’s just impossible to trust this man
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The Globe and Mail
January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The Globe and Mail
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A) Look at the massive redistribution of wealth that happened in the wake of 2008 financial crisis
B) the “new normal” is taxpayer funded bailouts of wealthy who own “too big to fail” & banks, while everyone else is forced into bankruptcy/foreclosures
C) they now also control alt currency: crypto
B) the “new normal” is taxpayer funded bailouts of wealthy who own “too big to fail” & banks, while everyone else is forced into bankruptcy/foreclosures
C) they now also control alt currency: crypto
January 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
A) Look at the massive redistribution of wealth that happened in the wake of 2008 financial crisis
B) the “new normal” is taxpayer funded bailouts of wealthy who own “too big to fail” & banks, while everyone else is forced into bankruptcy/foreclosures
C) they now also control alt currency: crypto
B) the “new normal” is taxpayer funded bailouts of wealthy who own “too big to fail” & banks, while everyone else is forced into bankruptcy/foreclosures
C) they now also control alt currency: crypto
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I keep trying to get ppl to understand: crashing the economy into an economic depression doesn’t hurt the extremely rich—it helps them…it’s their GOAL…it forces everyone else to sell off all their assets to pay debt—eat—merely survive…allowing the rich to buy up & own literally everything of value
January 12, 2026 at 2:42 AM
I keep trying to get ppl to understand: crashing the economy into an economic depression doesn’t hurt the extremely rich—it helps them…it’s their GOAL…it forces everyone else to sell off all their assets to pay debt—eat—merely survive…allowing the rich to buy up & own literally everything of value
To be clear, it still has to pass the Senate, but it’s a step in the right direction…at least on this one issue.
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
To be clear, it still has to pass the Senate, but it’s a step in the right direction…at least on this one issue.
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🧵Know his name. Know his face.
This article is making excuses for this thug.
Same thug who punched out a person's car window in Chicago recently.
The Star Tribune is insinuating that he was traumatized by it and has PTSD.
This article is making excuses for this thug.
Same thug who punched out a person's car window in Chicago recently.
The Star Tribune is insinuating that he was traumatized by it and has PTSD.
January 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM
🧵Know his name. Know his face.
This article is making excuses for this thug.
Same thug who punched out a person's car window in Chicago recently.
The Star Tribune is insinuating that he was traumatized by it and has PTSD.
This article is making excuses for this thug.
Same thug who punched out a person's car window in Chicago recently.
The Star Tribune is insinuating that he was traumatized by it and has PTSD.
“What Would Mitch McConnell Do” to become as absolutely obstructionist as senatorially possible throughout Obama’s presidency?
WWMMD is your starting point.
Build from there.
The problem isn’t that Dems lack votes— they lack vision, resolve, principles—*because of THAT* they peel away zero R-votes
WWMMD is your starting point.
Build from there.
The problem isn’t that Dems lack votes— they lack vision, resolve, principles—*because of THAT* they peel away zero R-votes
if you want the Senate to do something, Senate Republicans must do something.
People are dunking on this but I'm not really sure what plays Schumer has other than to try to peel off Rs.
People are dunking on this but I'm not really sure what plays Schumer has other than to try to peel off Rs.
Schumer: "Republicans must -- if there was ever a time, they must step up to the plate. This is the time. And if they don't, they're gonna feel the heat from their constituents."
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
“What Would Mitch McConnell Do” to become as absolutely obstructionist as senatorially possible throughout Obama’s presidency?
WWMMD is your starting point.
Build from there.
The problem isn’t that Dems lack votes— they lack vision, resolve, principles—*because of THAT* they peel away zero R-votes
WWMMD is your starting point.
Build from there.
The problem isn’t that Dems lack votes— they lack vision, resolve, principles—*because of THAT* they peel away zero R-votes
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Turning out to be a rolling trainwreck from every conceivable angle for everyone in both our countries…as the Maduro regime—left intact by Trump—now hunts down every Venezuelan who supported Maduro’s capture…
And US now having careened thru all constitutional checks constraining executive war powers
And US now having careened thru all constitutional checks constraining executive war powers
January 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Turning out to be a rolling trainwreck from every conceivable angle for everyone in both our countries…as the Maduro regime—left intact by Trump—now hunts down every Venezuelan who supported Maduro’s capture…
And US now having careened thru all constitutional checks constraining executive war powers
And US now having careened thru all constitutional checks constraining executive war powers
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
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A year ago, I went to Copenhagen to write about the political crisis sparked by Trump over Greenland. Danes told me that the US can already do whatever it wants on the island.
Their conclusion: Trump just wants the U.S. to look larger on a map
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Their conclusion: Trump just wants the U.S. to look larger on a map
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe
"Trump might forget about Greenland. But also, he might not. Nobody knows. He operates on whims," @anneapplebaum writes.
www.theatlantic.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
A year ago, I went to Copenhagen to write about the political crisis sparked by Trump over Greenland. Danes told me that the US can already do whatever it wants on the island.
Their conclusion: Trump just wants the U.S. to look larger on a map
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Their conclusion: Trump just wants the U.S. to look larger on a map
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Nothing says “privilege” like downplaying Trump regime’s murders—human rights abuses—violation of domestic- constitutional- international- law+treaty—kidnapping & killing ppl in ICE concentration camps…
All so you can deride “privilege” from your unthreatened position of racial & economic privilege
All so you can deride “privilege” from your unthreatened position of racial & economic privilege
January 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Nothing says “privilege” like downplaying Trump regime’s murders—human rights abuses—violation of domestic- constitutional- international- law+treaty—kidnapping & killing ppl in ICE concentration camps…
All so you can deride “privilege” from your unthreatened position of racial & economic privilege
All so you can deride “privilege” from your unthreatened position of racial & economic privilege
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I would take this extremely seriously.
This is a direct threat by the wife of one of Trump’s key advisors
This is a direct threat by the wife of one of Trump’s key advisors
January 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I would take this extremely seriously.
This is a direct threat by the wife of one of Trump’s key advisors
This is a direct threat by the wife of one of Trump’s key advisors
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I oppose the US operation in Venezuela, but those in Europe who demonstrate against it and did not protest the same way against the Russian invasion of Ukraine are hypocrites and idiots.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is one of them. In his case it’s because he supports Maduro and Putin
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is one of them. In his case it’s because he supports Maduro and Putin
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I oppose the US operation in Venezuela, but those in Europe who demonstrate against it and did not protest the same way against the Russian invasion of Ukraine are hypocrites and idiots.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is one of them. In his case it’s because he supports Maduro and Putin
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is one of them. In his case it’s because he supports Maduro and Putin
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No…this guy is wrong about this
Venezuelans don’t get to tell Americans how this ISN’T evisceration of our Constitution + kidnapping of OUR country by a POTUS blatantly subverting & usurping Congress’s sole Article 1 authority to declare war.
It’s about WAY more than removing Maduro from Venezuela
Venezuelans don’t get to tell Americans how this ISN’T evisceration of our Constitution + kidnapping of OUR country by a POTUS blatantly subverting & usurping Congress’s sole Article 1 authority to declare war.
It’s about WAY more than removing Maduro from Venezuela
And this guy is right about this... liberals really need to get with it. We're supposed to be the party that fights for justice and democracy. So -- fight for justice and democracy!
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
No…this guy is wrong about this
Venezuelans don’t get to tell Americans how this ISN’T evisceration of our Constitution + kidnapping of OUR country by a POTUS blatantly subverting & usurping Congress’s sole Article 1 authority to declare war.
It’s about WAY more than removing Maduro from Venezuela
Venezuelans don’t get to tell Americans how this ISN’T evisceration of our Constitution + kidnapping of OUR country by a POTUS blatantly subverting & usurping Congress’s sole Article 1 authority to declare war.
It’s about WAY more than removing Maduro from Venezuela
He’s on point frfr
If like me/many—disillusioned w Jon Stewart’s timid Trump2.0 normalization early last yr—& stopped watching Daily Show…
You’re now failing to witness @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social pull that Arthurian sword from the stone at the host desk w ease, slaying this era’s commentary-comedy —a wk at a time
You’re now failing to witness @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social pull that Arthurian sword from the stone at the host desk w ease, slaying this era’s commentary-comedy —a wk at a time
Josh Johnson on Trump's Epstein Scandal, MAGA Meltdowns & Hopes for Heaven in 2025 | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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January 3, 2026 at 6:18 AM
He’s on point frfr
Watch out for this mis/disinfo talking point re: deportations as 2026midterms near
It’s designed to sow anger & distrust against Dems by framing previous D enforcement of immigration law as somehow “just as bad” as Trump’s ICE
Seeing lots of well-meaning anti-Trump ppl buy & uncritically repeat it
It’s designed to sow anger & distrust against Dems by framing previous D enforcement of immigration law as somehow “just as bad” as Trump’s ICE
Seeing lots of well-meaning anti-Trump ppl buy & uncritically repeat it
Other crucial difference:
Under Obama…those vets were *convicted* criminals…meaning they received due process of criminal law
They also recv’d due process of immigration law B4 deportation
Under Trump…ICE denies their legal due process
The former ‘bad’ thing
grossly ≠
the current bad+lawless one
Under Obama…those vets were *convicted* criminals…meaning they received due process of criminal law
They also recv’d due process of immigration law B4 deportation
Under Trump…ICE denies their legal due process
The former ‘bad’ thing
grossly ≠
the current bad+lawless one
NOT what I said.
The fact that pre-2017 deported vets were convicted criminals is a HUGE omission, implying that Obama deported vets simply bc they were non-citizens, as Trump’s ICE does now.
Veteran status doesn’t grant criminal immunity. Citizens=jail+criminal record, non-citizens=deportation
The fact that pre-2017 deported vets were convicted criminals is a HUGE omission, implying that Obama deported vets simply bc they were non-citizens, as Trump’s ICE does now.
Veteran status doesn’t grant criminal immunity. Citizens=jail+criminal record, non-citizens=deportation
December 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Watch out for this mis/disinfo talking point re: deportations as 2026midterms near
It’s designed to sow anger & distrust against Dems by framing previous D enforcement of immigration law as somehow “just as bad” as Trump’s ICE
Seeing lots of well-meaning anti-Trump ppl buy & uncritically repeat it
It’s designed to sow anger & distrust against Dems by framing previous D enforcement of immigration law as somehow “just as bad” as Trump’s ICE
Seeing lots of well-meaning anti-Trump ppl buy & uncritically repeat it
Equally funny what he’s trying to mean vs. what’s implicated by use of the words “illegals” & “bum-rushed” in regard to Vatican City…
Who would be “an illegal” in Vatican City?
“Bum-rushed”? Elaborate, please. While already hilarious, my mental picture could be amplified by comedy’s rule of threes
Who would be “an illegal” in Vatican City?
“Bum-rushed”? Elaborate, please. While already hilarious, my mental picture could be amplified by comedy’s rule of threes
Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
December 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Equally funny what he’s trying to mean vs. what’s implicated by use of the words “illegals” & “bum-rushed” in regard to Vatican City…
Who would be “an illegal” in Vatican City?
“Bum-rushed”? Elaborate, please. While already hilarious, my mental picture could be amplified by comedy’s rule of threes
Who would be “an illegal” in Vatican City?
“Bum-rushed”? Elaborate, please. While already hilarious, my mental picture could be amplified by comedy’s rule of threes
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JD Vance:
🥴 Europe w UK 6%, France 9% muslim populations = US’s greatest threat…bc nukes could fall into islamists’ hands in 15yrs 🤡
Jake Broe:
🎯 Uhh Pakistan…Islamic nation…already has nukes
🎯 Annnd RUSSIA—15% muslim pop. projected to be *majority* muslim within 30yrs…6000 nukes—world’s most
M😵💫GA
🥴 Europe w UK 6%, France 9% muslim populations = US’s greatest threat…bc nukes could fall into islamists’ hands in 15yrs 🤡
Jake Broe:
🎯 Uhh Pakistan…Islamic nation…already has nukes
🎯 Annnd RUSSIA—15% muslim pop. projected to be *majority* muslim within 30yrs…6000 nukes—world’s most
M😵💫GA
December 25, 2025 at 6:06 AM
JD Vance:
🥴 Europe w UK 6%, France 9% muslim populations = US’s greatest threat…bc nukes could fall into islamists’ hands in 15yrs 🤡
Jake Broe:
🎯 Uhh Pakistan…Islamic nation…already has nukes
🎯 Annnd RUSSIA—15% muslim pop. projected to be *majority* muslim within 30yrs…6000 nukes—world’s most
M😵💫GA
🥴 Europe w UK 6%, France 9% muslim populations = US’s greatest threat…bc nukes could fall into islamists’ hands in 15yrs 🤡
Jake Broe:
🎯 Uhh Pakistan…Islamic nation…already has nukes
🎯 Annnd RUSSIA—15% muslim pop. projected to be *majority* muslim within 30yrs…6000 nukes—world’s most
M😵💫GA
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This is probably a contributing factor as to why America is failing in every way right now. Functionally illiterate people are easier to control with conspiracies and misinformation.
December 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This is probably a contributing factor as to why America is failing in every way right now. Functionally illiterate people are easier to control with conspiracies and misinformation.
Hahahahaha. Not quite “comforting” but we do have a silver lining of “lucky that they they are so f—ing stupid”
I mean yeah it’s an authoritarian takeover but can we take some comfort in the fact that the people doing it are INSANELY stupid?
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hahahahaha. Not quite “comforting” but we do have a silver lining of “lucky that they they are so f—ing stupid”
Wow. Just oooof.
“I’ll be surprised if the copper pipes are still in the walls when Trump leaves.”
With Shawn Ryan Hunter Biden rips “openly corrupt” Trump for Kushner getting Saudi BILLIONS + negotiating peace deals, and fact-checks the “10% for the big guy” line Republicans attack him with
With Shawn Ryan Hunter Biden rips “openly corrupt” Trump for Kushner getting Saudi BILLIONS + negotiating peace deals, and fact-checks the “10% for the big guy” line Republicans attack him with
December 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Wow. Just oooof.
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🧵 Inside CECOT (60 Mins) - Dec 2025 (Clip) archive.org/details/60mi...
December 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🧵 Inside CECOT (60 Mins) - Dec 2025 (Clip) archive.org/details/60mi...
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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Among the many issues with Weiss’s memo on the CECOT story, most of the additional info she’s demanding, about the administration’s legal rationales and the prisoners’ criminal histories, was actually covered in this piece that ran earlier this year on—wait for it—“60 Minutes”.
December 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Among the many issues with Weiss’s memo on the CECOT story, most of the additional info she’s demanding, about the administration’s legal rationales and the prisoners’ criminal histories, was actually covered in this piece that ran earlier this year on—wait for it—“60 Minutes”.
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That’s☝️just 1 of inummerable examples why a fallback to ANY religious reasoning for rebuke of religious nationalism & theocratic rule is a lose-lose proposition in betrayal of our founding principles—rule of law—constitutional order—unalienable rights—& our just, free, civil society of equals
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December 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
That’s☝️just 1 of inummerable examples why a fallback to ANY religious reasoning for rebuke of religious nationalism & theocratic rule is a lose-lose proposition in betrayal of our founding principles—rule of law—constitutional order—unalienable rights—& our just, free, civil society of equals
2/2
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