Jeff Holcomb
@jeffholcomb.bsky.social
Federalist #51: “In a free government the security for civil rights must be the same as that for religious rights. It consists in the one case in the multiplicity of interests, and in the other in the multiplicity of sects.”
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Jeff Holcomb
@jeffholcomb.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Owners and proponents of crypto have a direct incentive to create chaos and dysfunction. Think Silicon Valley Bank, but the entire economy. They have now bought themselves into positions of great power. Hard to see how it ends well.
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is having fun posting this morning.
December 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is having fun posting this morning.
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A shout out to all the people who put their bodies on the line to protect our immigrant community & our rights.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Chicago) was checking on someone injured by #ICELawlessness (with a broken leg), when ICE agents demanded then shoved, handcuffed & arrested her.
Speak out!
Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Chicago) was checking on someone injured by #ICELawlessness (with a broken leg), when ICE agents demanded then shoved, handcuffed & arrested her.
Speak out!
December 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A shout out to all the people who put their bodies on the line to protect our immigrant community & our rights.
Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Chicago) was checking on someone injured by #ICELawlessness (with a broken leg), when ICE agents demanded then shoved, handcuffed & arrested her.
Speak out!
Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Chicago) was checking on someone injured by #ICELawlessness (with a broken leg), when ICE agents demanded then shoved, handcuffed & arrested her.
Speak out!
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"People are just disappearing. They don't come home and everyone is wondering what happened
"Have some love for people. ... This is happening right before Christmas, and it's sad."
ICE surge in Columbus leaves families in the lurch on sacred holiday
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
"Have some love for people. ... This is happening right before Christmas, and it's sad."
ICE surge in Columbus leaves families in the lurch on sacred holiday
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
ICE surge in Columbus leaves families in the lurch on Christmas
With Christmas Day approaching, some families and friends have been ripped apart by a surge of ICE arrests in the Columbus area.
www.dispatch.com
December 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"People are just disappearing. They don't come home and everyone is wondering what happened
"Have some love for people. ... This is happening right before Christmas, and it's sad."
ICE surge in Columbus leaves families in the lurch on sacred holiday
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
"Have some love for people. ... This is happening right before Christmas, and it's sad."
ICE surge in Columbus leaves families in the lurch on sacred holiday
www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...
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On the disorganized, confusing and chaotic way that DOJ is dumping Epstein documents: This is not primarily incompetence. It’s intentional. They could have released more or less orderly files. But confusion and delay are a tactic to try to create public exhaustion and resignation—“we’ll never know.”
December 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On the disorganized, confusing and chaotic way that DOJ is dumping Epstein documents: This is not primarily incompetence. It’s intentional. They could have released more or less orderly files. But confusion and delay are a tactic to try to create public exhaustion and resignation—“we’ll never know.”
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So good. I love the row of thematic baby Jesi at the bottom
December 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
So good. I love the row of thematic baby Jesi at the bottom
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The rich and powerful don’t get their wages garnished when they default on a loan. They declare bankruptcy and end up paying pennies on the dollar, if anything. Like Trump did many, many times.
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The rich and powerful don’t get their wages garnished when they default on a loan. They declare bankruptcy and end up paying pennies on the dollar, if anything. Like Trump did many, many times.
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Worth sharing every year. Merry Christmas, friends. I’m grateful for your company.
Gary Giddins, on Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas” to soldiers in Europe during the war.
![A passage of text
As he traveled in France, doing as many as five shows a day from the backs of flatbed trucks, he brought battle-hardened men to tears. The song they wanted to hear was "White Christmas": "If he opened the show with it to get it out of the way, he would just have to sing it twice." A Third Army medic wrote to a friend at home: " [W]hen he sang 'White Christmas' there wasn't a sound, not even breathing, and suddenly no one was looking at Crosby, but just at the ground and making a little wish.... And so back to our tents, but the men are smiling now."
Any time officers tried to horn in, Crosby shut them down: he was there for the enlisted men, and he made sure they got the best seats.
"Nothing in his life, he insisted, gave him as much
'pride and satisfaction' as making those 'guys happy for a few moments.'"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lhxkgqcfz7fdtslhnhwkc3f3/bafkreicr567wyuiocvpga5kzl37whdn6b4yludcnwe3ahyu7dq5ut3ufcq@jpeg)
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Worth sharing every year. Merry Christmas, friends. I’m grateful for your company.
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Jack Smith is calling for the House Judiciary Committee to release the recording of his full closed-door deposition before the panel.
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Jack Smith is calling for the House Judiciary Committee to release the recording of his full closed-door deposition before the panel.
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
The perfect post.
Weird how The Free Press was able to publish all of these without comment from the Washigton University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
December 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The perfect post.
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Paper linked below. The grading criteria, given to students in advance, was based on whether the student demonstrated they read the article and if they provided a reaction to some aspect of it. The student made no effort to do either; they blathered about the Bible.
drive.google.com/file/d/1qxnV...
drive.google.com/file/d/1qxnV...
A graduate teaching assistant who gave a University of Oklahoma student a failing grade on a psychology essay will no longer be teaching at the university
Graduate instructor who gave failing grade to Samantha Fulnecky no longer teaching at OU
A graduate teaching assistant who gave a University of Oklahoma student a failing grade on a psychology essay will no longer be teaching at the university.
www.koco.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Paper linked below. The grading criteria, given to students in advance, was based on whether the student demonstrated they read the article and if they provided a reaction to some aspect of it. The student made no effort to do either; they blathered about the Bible.
drive.google.com/file/d/1qxnV...
drive.google.com/file/d/1qxnV...
A sad new reality. Courts seem reluctant to curb it, and Congress is spineless. Elections matter, the midterms will be critical.
The government has broad authority to control admission but courts have held *repeatedly*, over more than half a century, that the First Amendment bars the government from denying visas to foreign citizens simply because it dislikes what they have to say. 1/
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/b...
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A sad new reality. Courts seem reluctant to curb it, and Congress is spineless. Elections matter, the midterms will be critical.
I love Rancho Gordo. This time of year, it's become sort of my signature gift to friends and family. Merry Christmas to all of you.
There's a lot of rich food making the rounds. It might be smart to keep a pot of split pea soup on hand. It's delicious, simple and easy to make. This lemony version is especially nice.
www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/blog/a...
www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/blog/a...
AN EXPERIMENT WITH SPLIT PEAS
Most Californians who drive north or south on Interstate 5 (I-5) look forward to the pea soup at Andersen's. Is it so great or is the ride so boring that any sensation other than a hot car seat…
www.ranchogordo.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I love Rancho Gordo. This time of year, it's become sort of my signature gift to friends and family. Merry Christmas to all of you.
....and theft might be the least of his crimes.
Oh my god.
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
....and theft might be the least of his crimes.
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We don’t spend enough time discussing how the entire MAGA movement is kept afloat by the constant threats of stochastic terrorism orchestrated by the president of the United States.
Congress, the courts, much of the media … all kept in line by the mob boss and his army of anonymous goons.
Congress, the courts, much of the media … all kept in line by the mob boss and his army of anonymous goons.
“I’m 84 years old. Threats against my life expectancy are kind of hollow. I don’t have much time anyway. I’m more concerned that our democracy is at risk because of the trends against the rule of law.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We don’t spend enough time discussing how the entire MAGA movement is kept afloat by the constant threats of stochastic terrorism orchestrated by the president of the United States.
Congress, the courts, much of the media … all kept in line by the mob boss and his army of anonymous goons.
Congress, the courts, much of the media … all kept in line by the mob boss and his army of anonymous goons.
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This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.
jesus the Palm Beach Police really sought arrest warrants against underage Epstein victims for coming forward and cooperating, and (purported) admitting to crimes, and it caused the victims to become uncooperative with the federal investigation
![. . . very cooperative, but the police at that point had to let [redacted] know that what she had done that she could be facing charges.
Q And that was after they had told her earlier that she didn't need an attorney present, correct?
A Exactly.
Q Okay. So this happens to her with the Palm Beach Police Department and did the Palm Beach Police actually present or propose charging [redacted]?
A They did get a probable cause affidavit against [redacted].
Q And is that why Ms. [redacted] and her attorney were concerned about her testimony here?
A Yes.
Q Now was a subpoena issued for Ms. [redacted] on behalf of this grand jury?
A Yes, it was.
Q And before Ms. [redacted] would comply with that, did she -- did her attorney request some sort of order?
A Yes.
Q And what did he ask for?
A He asked for immunity for [redacted].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eoss3vmzem55cm5kuddhdmwn/bafkreiariijffjjrgfh26o22jjr76pwprinvnbpkcho5lyi2sucfbqlooy@jpeg)
December 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This is sinister. If you're wondering why so many people don't report sexual assault, this is why.
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NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Mustapha Kharbouch, the Palestinian student who was falsely accused last week of being the Brown University shooter by various racists and conspiracy theorists.
December 24, 2025 at 4:42 AM
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Mustapha Kharbouch, the Palestinian student who was falsely accused last week of being the Brown University shooter by various racists and conspiracy theorists.
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Nat. Guard Commander: Sorry folks, tell your families you can’t make the holidays this year, we’re getting deployed.
Nat. Guard Officer: Oh my. Like in the Iraq war. Which country are we being sent to?
Commander: Uh… DC. To perpetuate the president’s lies, and maybe harass a nonthreatening person.
Nat. Guard Officer: Oh my. Like in the Iraq war. Which country are we being sent to?
Commander: Uh… DC. To perpetuate the president’s lies, and maybe harass a nonthreatening person.
National Guard wearing Santa hats while patrolling in DC.
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Nat. Guard Commander: Sorry folks, tell your families you can’t make the holidays this year, we’re getting deployed.
Nat. Guard Officer: Oh my. Like in the Iraq war. Which country are we being sent to?
Commander: Uh… DC. To perpetuate the president’s lies, and maybe harass a nonthreatening person.
Nat. Guard Officer: Oh my. Like in the Iraq war. Which country are we being sent to?
Commander: Uh… DC. To perpetuate the president’s lies, and maybe harass a nonthreatening person.
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This means the VA won't cover abortions EVEN in the case of rape, incest, or serious threat to the health of the patient.
The DOJ memo was authored by Josh Craddock, one of the chief legal advocates for fetal personhood, i.e. imposing a nationwide abortion ban through the courts.
The DOJ memo was authored by Josh Craddock, one of the chief legal advocates for fetal personhood, i.e. imposing a nationwide abortion ban through the courts.
🚨🚨 SCOOP @ms.now : The Department of Veteran Affairs has quietly implemented its abortion ban following a DOJ memo issued last week.
This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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Department of Veterans Affairs quietly implements abortion ban
A VA spokesperson confirmed to MS NOW that the ban was in place following a Department of Justice memo issued last week.
www.ms.now
December 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This means the VA won't cover abortions EVEN in the case of rape, incest, or serious threat to the health of the patient.
The DOJ memo was authored by Josh Craddock, one of the chief legal advocates for fetal personhood, i.e. imposing a nationwide abortion ban through the courts.
The DOJ memo was authored by Josh Craddock, one of the chief legal advocates for fetal personhood, i.e. imposing a nationwide abortion ban through the courts.
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"Other judges have taken actions to adapt to the changing landscape by upgrading home security systems, changing the route they drive to work and ensuring family members limit personal information they post online, according to the current and former judges."
December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Other judges have taken actions to adapt to the changing landscape by upgrading home security systems, changing the route they drive to work and ensuring family members limit personal information they post online, according to the current and former judges."
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"As a result of the various threats and intimidation, judges have had to adapt their daily lives, according to NBC News interviews with six sitting judges, as well as former judges and others familiar ...
One judge moved house. Another had to freeze her credit cards after a security breach."
One judge moved house. Another had to freeze her credit cards after a security breach."
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
@lawrencehurley.bsky.social:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
@lawrencehurley.bsky.social:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"As a result of the various threats and intimidation, judges have had to adapt their daily lives, according to NBC News interviews with six sitting judges, as well as former judges and others familiar ...
One judge moved house. Another had to freeze her credit cards after a security breach."
One judge moved house. Another had to freeze her credit cards after a security breach."
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NYT shows how Bari Weiss really screwed this up.
She didn't attend any of the 5 screenings of the story, which began on Dec. 12.
She only first weighed in on Thursday, and the show incorporated her suggestions.
She then waited until weekend to ask for more edits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
She didn't attend any of the 5 screenings of the story, which began on Dec. 12.
She only first weighed in on Thursday, and the show incorporated her suggestions.
She then waited until weekend to ask for more edits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
Turmoil at CBS News After Bari Weiss Pulls a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
NYT shows how Bari Weiss really screwed this up.
She didn't attend any of the 5 screenings of the story, which began on Dec. 12.
She only first weighed in on Thursday, and the show incorporated her suggestions.
She then waited until weekend to ask for more edits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
She didn't attend any of the 5 screenings of the story, which began on Dec. 12.
She only first weighed in on Thursday, and the show incorporated her suggestions.
She then waited until weekend to ask for more edits.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/b...
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In today's newsletter I talk about Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw showing up to speak at the White Supremacist-Palooza in Arizona over the weekend.
Short version: he's dumb and naive and I feel sorry for him but he's made his bed too, so fuck that guy. www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
Short version: he's dumb and naive and I feel sorry for him but he's made his bed too, so fuck that guy. www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
December 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In today's newsletter I talk about Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw showing up to speak at the White Supremacist-Palooza in Arizona over the weekend.
Short version: he's dumb and naive and I feel sorry for him but he's made his bed too, so fuck that guy. www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
Short version: he's dumb and naive and I feel sorry for him but he's made his bed too, so fuck that guy. www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
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All of these bootlegged copies of the 60 Minutes segment flooding my feed (saying, ‘Watch it quick! Before it disappears!’) makes me feel like I’m in the Soviet Union and just got some black market foreign newspaper I need to hide under a floorboard in my house.
This is where America is now
This is where America is now
December 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
All of these bootlegged copies of the 60 Minutes segment flooding my feed (saying, ‘Watch it quick! Before it disappears!’) makes me feel like I’m in the Soviet Union and just got some black market foreign newspaper I need to hide under a floorboard in my house.
This is where America is now
This is where America is now
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Radical bearded cleric issues new fatwa -->
December 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Radical bearded cleric issues new fatwa -->