It's Jess Politics
@jessestapleton.bsky.social
Moderate. Independent. Older than you think. Smarter than you look.
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M.S. in German & German History here, published on the language of extremism. I recognized the language of deep propaganda used on rw political talk radio in the U.S. in the early 90s and of course this has gotten far worse. 1/2
January 9, 2026 at 7:32 AM
M.S. in German & German History here, published on the language of extremism. I recognized the language of deep propaganda used on rw political talk radio in the U.S. in the early 90s and of course this has gotten far worse. 1/2
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“.. For now, CBS News’ only defining feature is its highly visible capture by, and capitulation to, ultrawealthy forces outside the network. That is a very old story in America, and it has left Doukopil twisting in the wind.”
@slate.com
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January 10, 2026 at 12:40 AM
“.. For now, CBS News’ only defining feature is its highly visible capture by, and capitulation to, ultrawealthy forces outside the network. That is a very old story in America, and it has left Doukopil twisting in the wind.”
@slate.com
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Trump Gets Up, Walks Away From Meeting To Stare Out Window At Ballroom
Trump Gets Up, Walks Away From Meeting To Stare Out Window At Ballroom
Trump Gets Up, Walks Away From Meeting To Stare Out Window At Ballroom
www.huffpost.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Dug up the TRO brief and this is a very succinct explanation for the winning argument.
January 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Dug up the TRO brief and this is a very succinct explanation for the winning argument.
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Portland Police Press conference on the shooting of 2 Portlanders:
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
January 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Portland Police Press conference on the shooting of 2 Portlanders:
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
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NEW: Virginia Democrats are signaling a push for a new congressional map that would leave Republicans with just one U.S. House seat — a direct response to GOP-led gerrymanders pushed by Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
Virginia Democrats signal push for congressional map that leaves just one GOP seat in bid to counter gerrymanders
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
NEW: Virginia Democrats are signaling a push for a new congressional map that would leave Republicans with just one U.S. House seat — a direct response to GOP-led gerrymanders pushed by Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
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Portland Police Press conference on the shooting of 2 Portlanders:
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
January 10, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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This is Jesse Watters' response to three unprovoked shootings by ICE agents in a single 24 hour period.
WATTERS: You guys are showing so much restraint
BOVINO: That professionalism is on display every day
BOVINO: That professionalism is on display every day
January 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
This is Jesse Watters' response to three unprovoked shootings by ICE agents in a single 24 hour period.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Left: Trump demands a cap on credit card interest rates.
Right: News story, from today, about Trump's ongoing efforts to shut down the CFPB, which would enforce such a rule. Court has ordered admin to keep it open.
Right: News story, from today, about Trump's ongoing efforts to shut down the CFPB, which would enforce such a rule. Court has ordered admin to keep it open.
January 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Left: Trump demands a cap on credit card interest rates.
Right: News story, from today, about Trump's ongoing efforts to shut down the CFPB, which would enforce such a rule. Court has ordered admin to keep it open.
Right: News story, from today, about Trump's ongoing efforts to shut down the CFPB, which would enforce such a rule. Court has ordered admin to keep it open.
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“.. It is unclear what authority the president could use to impose such a cap without authorization by Congress.” 🤡
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January 10, 2026 at 2:07 AM
“.. It is unclear what authority the president could use to impose such a cap without authorization by Congress.” 🤡
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Not an exaggeration at all to say that the feeling in Minneapolis is that the entire metro area is being treated as occupied territory by federal agents. Impossible to overstate how overwhelmingly people here do not like it. This does not feel sustainable.
January 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Not an exaggeration at all to say that the feeling in Minneapolis is that the entire metro area is being treated as occupied territory by federal agents. Impossible to overstate how overwhelmingly people here do not like it. This does not feel sustainable.
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Philadelphia sheriff Rochelle Bilal:
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
January 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Philadelphia sheriff Rochelle Bilal:
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
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He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
January 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
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We evacuated our kids out of Minneapolis this weekend and my spouse reports that as she drove them out of town she saw "multiple freeway exits where people are being pulled over." It feels like the Twin Cities is being subjugated by a hostile occupying force.
January 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
We evacuated our kids out of Minneapolis this weekend and my spouse reports that as she drove them out of town she saw "multiple freeway exits where people are being pulled over." It feels like the Twin Cities is being subjugated by a hostile occupying force.
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Wow.
The front cover of today’s Objectiv magazine in Slovenia (the birthplace of Melania Trump).
Trump with a Hitler moustache made from Venezuelan oil.
The front cover of today’s Objectiv magazine in Slovenia (the birthplace of Melania Trump).
Trump with a Hitler moustache made from Venezuelan oil.
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Wow.
The front cover of today’s Objectiv magazine in Slovenia (the birthplace of Melania Trump).
Trump with a Hitler moustache made from Venezuelan oil.
The front cover of today’s Objectiv magazine in Slovenia (the birthplace of Melania Trump).
Trump with a Hitler moustache made from Venezuelan oil.
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NEW: in temporary restraining order, judge blocks Trump from freezing childcare funding for 5 states (NY, CA, IL, MN, CO)
January 10, 2026 at 2:43 AM
NEW: in temporary restraining order, judge blocks Trump from freezing childcare funding for 5 states (NY, CA, IL, MN, CO)
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"If I fall delete my browser history," but for Nazis.
Wonder what Ross' browser history shows about protestors and immigrants and ..groups
Wonder what Ross' browser history shows about protestors and immigrants and ..groups
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 10, 2026 at 2:48 AM
"If I fall delete my browser history," but for Nazis.
Wonder what Ross' browser history shows about protestors and immigrants and ..groups
Wonder what Ross' browser history shows about protestors and immigrants and ..groups
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When you succumb to the cynicism, you are helping Trump. He wants you to think that all is lost, that he is all powerful, and that there is nothing we can do.
The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We have shown we can win.
The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We have shown we can win.
Many of you have become drama-addicted doomers, and you seem to think it's important for the rest of us to join you.
Yes, things are bad. But change is within our power. Grow up. Act like sober, responsible adults in a democracy instead of cynical, all-is-lost teenagers.
Now get off my lawn.
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Yes, things are bad. But change is within our power. Grow up. Act like sober, responsible adults in a democracy instead of cynical, all-is-lost teenagers.
Now get off my lawn.
/5x
January 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM
When you succumb to the cynicism, you are helping Trump. He wants you to think that all is lost, that he is all powerful, and that there is nothing we can do.
The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We have shown we can win.
The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We have shown we can win.
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Claudia, from the top deck. 🔥
“TACO” < “Big MAC”
“TACO” < “Big MAC”
January 10, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Claudia, from the top deck. 🔥
“TACO” < “Big MAC”
“TACO” < “Big MAC”
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The week has concluded without release of Epstein Files
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The week has concluded without release of Epstein Files
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Those bottom two lines are, sadly, too similar.
January 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Those bottom two lines are, sadly, too similar.
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US economic indicators flashing red for recession
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
US economic indicators flashing red for recession
