Gaius Faelis Juvenalis
@juvenalisdacat.bsky.social
Lover of history, soon to be dead rodents, and generally raking the muck. Oh, and books lets not forget them! Support your local library.
Doom scrolling the end of the Republic is my latest hobby.
No other social media accounts. Yes! believe it or not.
Doom scrolling the end of the Republic is my latest hobby.
No other social media accounts. Yes! believe it or not.
Pinned
We live in a minority controlled country and the minority are more and more turning to Christian white nationalism, and they do not plan on losing control.
I understand the legacy media's inability to declare the U.S. in a constitutional crisis.
I'm also in doubt as to whether we have a constitution anymore.
I'm also in doubt as to whether we have a constitution anymore.
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I understand the legacy media's inability to declare the U.S. in a constitutional crisis.
I'm also in doubt as to whether we have a constitution anymore.
I'm also in doubt as to whether we have a constitution anymore.
Feel bad for the family involved but there are some interesting details in this lawsuit, particularly that Cindy McCain owns a box in the Sphere at Las Vegas?
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
Lawsuit Accuses Former U.S. Senator of Stealing North Carolina Woman’s Husband
The complaint says the former Arizona lawmaker wooed a married member of her security detail with Taylor Swift and U2 tickets.
www.theassemblync.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Feel bad for the family involved but there are some interesting details in this lawsuit, particularly that Cindy McCain owns a box in the Sphere at Las Vegas?
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
"The administration’s decision to house at least some of its oil revenue in Qatar is likely to draw harsh scrutiny from Democrats..." Semafor
F'ing duhhhh! I would hope most rational people and media would be alarmed. Unless you just paint over the obvious differences between this and the past.
F'ing duhhhh! I would hope most rational people and media would be alarmed. Unless you just paint over the obvious differences between this and the past.
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
www.semafor.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
"The administration’s decision to house at least some of its oil revenue in Qatar is likely to draw harsh scrutiny from Democrats..." Semafor
F'ing duhhhh! I would hope most rational people and media would be alarmed. Unless you just paint over the obvious differences between this and the past.
F'ing duhhhh! I would hope most rational people and media would be alarmed. Unless you just paint over the obvious differences between this and the past.
Somewhere in the CIA an agent is pounding their desk and cursing the president.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Exclusive: Trump questions support for son of Iran's last Shah inside country
"He seems very nice, but I don't know how he'd play within his own country," Trump said.
www.reuters.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Somewhere in the CIA an agent is pounding their desk and cursing the president.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
This will be a mess, and the logic makes no sense considering how many times courts throw out lawsuits specifically for no standing, because no harm has occurred, but then I'm just a lowly layman with a cursory understanding of the law.
Candidates have legal standing to challenge election laws, the Supreme Court rules
In a case related to Illinois state law about the return of mail ballots, the U.S. Supreme Court says political candidates have the legal standing to challenge election policies.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This will be a mess, and the logic makes no sense considering how many times courts throw out lawsuits specifically for no standing, because no harm has occurred, but then I'm just a lowly layman with a cursory understanding of the law.
Republicans can openly run on the idea of shutting down the Dept. of Education, but what ever you do, don't suggest we shut down the secret police that ICE has become. Democrats will F' this up I guaranty.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Abolish ICE? It’s a Slogan Some Democratic Critics of ICE Would Abolish.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Republicans can openly run on the idea of shutting down the Dept. of Education, but what ever you do, don't suggest we shut down the secret police that ICE has become. Democrats will F' this up I guaranty.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
Brought to you by the same people flipping out because their telephone numbers popped up around the criminal investigation into Jan. 6th.
More Democratic lawmakers say Trump DoJ is investigating them over military video
Three House members claim they’re being targeted for saying that troops don’t need to comply with illegal orders
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Brought to you by the same people flipping out because their telephone numbers popped up around the criminal investigation into Jan. 6th.
Unless I misunderstand this decision, they can arrest and hold some one almost indefinitely until they come to a decision.
I've read where even before this madness some were held by Immigration for months.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I've read where even before this madness some were held by Immigration for months.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US appeals court reverses decision that freed Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention
Ruling delivers victory to Trump administration in its efforts to deport the pro-Palestinian activist
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Unless I misunderstand this decision, they can arrest and hold some one almost indefinitely until they come to a decision.
I've read where even before this madness some were held by Immigration for months.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I've read where even before this madness some were held by Immigration for months.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Great article from @theintercept.com about an important story that needs the attention. As they conclude, we are in a constitutional crisis. Not just the 4th but also the 1st in it's entirety.
FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules protecting journalists are being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Great article from @theintercept.com about an important story that needs the attention. As they conclude, we are in a constitutional crisis. Not just the 4th but also the 1st in it's entirety.
With friends like these who needs enemas?
Seriously though, they are acting as if cheap groceries are worth the price our civil rights. "F' my suffrage as long as gas stays under $3!"
A little bit of that "it's not happening in Merced so..." energy as well, Rep. Gray.
Seriously though, they are acting as if cheap groceries are worth the price our civil rights. "F' my suffrage as long as gas stays under $3!"
A little bit of that "it's not happening in Merced so..." energy as well, Rep. Gray.
"Performative bullsh*t": Some Democrats fume as Kristi Noem impeachment gains steam
"There's a frustration with all these impeachments," said one House Democrat. "Noem is just soup du jour."
www.axios.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
With friends like these who needs enemas?
Seriously though, they are acting as if cheap groceries are worth the price our civil rights. "F' my suffrage as long as gas stays under $3!"
A little bit of that "it's not happening in Merced so..." energy as well, Rep. Gray.
Seriously though, they are acting as if cheap groceries are worth the price our civil rights. "F' my suffrage as long as gas stays under $3!"
A little bit of that "it's not happening in Merced so..." energy as well, Rep. Gray.
they're going to fuck up the mid-terms, I can feel it...
"One House Democrat told Axios that, despite the ICE issue "popping up..." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been "masterful" at keeping the caucus as focused as possible on affordability and not sidetracked by "shiny objects.""
"One House Democrat told Axios that, despite the ICE issue "popping up..." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been "masterful" at keeping the caucus as focused as possible on affordability and not sidetracked by "shiny objects.""
Democratic infighting ignites over surge of anti-ICE anger
Two members of Democratic leadership clashed over impeaching Kristi Noem during a closed-door meeting.
www.axios.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
they're going to fuck up the mid-terms, I can feel it...
"One House Democrat told Axios that, despite the ICE issue "popping up..." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been "masterful" at keeping the caucus as focused as possible on affordability and not sidetracked by "shiny objects.""
"One House Democrat told Axios that, despite the ICE issue "popping up..." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been "masterful" at keeping the caucus as focused as possible on affordability and not sidetracked by "shiny objects.""
"In a strongly worded response co-signed by Halligan, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, they argued that nothing in Currie's order prohibits Halligan from acting as U.S. Attorney or using that title."
Other than deciding exactly that?
Other than deciding exactly that?
Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority
Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S. Attorney in Vir...
abcnews.go.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
"In a strongly worded response co-signed by Halligan, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, they argued that nothing in Currie's order prohibits Halligan from acting as U.S. Attorney or using that title."
Other than deciding exactly that?
Other than deciding exactly that?
Let me make sure I have this right. We depose the elected head of their govt. and place the Shah in charge. He rules with secret police and violence. Revolution, Ayatollah's, hostages, decades of sanctions. Now the plan is to replace the duly elected govt. with the son of the Shah...it rhymes.
Scoop: Trump's envoy secretly met Iran's exiled crown prince
His was the first high-level meeting between the Iranian opposition and the Trump administration since the protests began.
www.axios.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Let me make sure I have this right. We depose the elected head of their govt. and place the Shah in charge. He rules with secret police and violence. Revolution, Ayatollah's, hostages, decades of sanctions. Now the plan is to replace the duly elected govt. with the son of the Shah...it rhymes.
I've been waiting for the news to figure out that Greenland is covered in a miles thick ice cap with barely accessible coastlines and mostly in the artic circle. Under a month, not bad.
‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality | CNN Business
Greenland’s untapped mineral wealth has landed the island at the top of President Donald Trump’s empire-building wish list.
www.cnn.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I've been waiting for the news to figure out that Greenland is covered in a miles thick ice cap with barely accessible coastlines and mostly in the artic circle. Under a month, not bad.
I get the sense they'd just make being Muslim illegal if they could. I mean, I guess they technically have in some areas, like Gaza, and Minneapolis.
US labels Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as ‘terrorists’
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official says group rejects US designation, will 'pursue all legal avenues to challenge' it.
www.aljazeera.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I get the sense they'd just make being Muslim illegal if they could. I mean, I guess they technically have in some areas, like Gaza, and Minneapolis.
Trump completely forgets promising $2,000 checks to Americans, and most media is acting like it was just a lie and not another sign of his increased dementia and loss of short term memory.
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Trump completely forgets promising $2,000 checks to Americans, and most media is acting like it was just a lie and not another sign of his increased dementia and loss of short term memory.
I feel tremendously for those seeking change in Iran but, excuse me if I don't get too worked up on behalf of the administration. Judging by their actions in Gaza, the Caribbean, and here in the U.S..
If anything, Trump is probably jealous that he can't have American protesters shot.
If anything, Trump is probably jealous that he can't have American protesters shot.
Death toll from Iranian protests surpasses 2,000, activists say, as chaos recalls 1979 revolution
Activists say the death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has surpassed 2,000 people. This level of violence around protests hasn’t been seen in Iran in decades.
apnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I feel tremendously for those seeking change in Iran but, excuse me if I don't get too worked up on behalf of the administration. Judging by their actions in Gaza, the Caribbean, and here in the U.S..
If anything, Trump is probably jealous that he can't have American protesters shot.
If anything, Trump is probably jealous that he can't have American protesters shot.
Judging by the governments actions re: Epstein files...this shouldn't be a problem. Just ignore the deadline.
www.npr.org/2026/01/13/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/13/n...
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
www.npr.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Judging by the governments actions re: Epstein files...this shouldn't be a problem. Just ignore the deadline.
www.npr.org/2026/01/13/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/13/n...
I remember when Republicans thought a president/govt. picking winners and losers was communism...
Exxon Shares Drop After Trump Says He’s Could Keep Them Out Of Venezuela
Trump said he was displeased by the Exxon CEO’s comments that Venezuela was “uninvestable.”
www.forbes.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I remember when Republicans thought a president/govt. picking winners and losers was communism...
bwaaahhhaaahhahahhha, staaaahhhhpp it, yer killin' me...
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while holding a glass of wine .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while holding a glass of wine .
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
bwaaahhhaaahhahahhha, staaaahhhhpp it, yer killin' me...
Exxon: We're not interested in investing in your thing.
Trump: How dare you! You are no longer welcome to invest in
the thing you're not interested in investing in!
Exxon: ...
whatever you do @apnews.com, don't mention how absurd and childish this is.
Trump: How dare you! You are no longer welcome to invest in
the thing you're not interested in investing in!
Exxon: ...
whatever you do @apnews.com, don't mention how absurd and childish this is.
Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting
President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former Presiden...
apnews.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Exxon: We're not interested in investing in your thing.
Trump: How dare you! You are no longer welcome to invest in
the thing you're not interested in investing in!
Exxon: ...
whatever you do @apnews.com, don't mention how absurd and childish this is.
Trump: How dare you! You are no longer welcome to invest in
the thing you're not interested in investing in!
Exxon: ...
whatever you do @apnews.com, don't mention how absurd and childish this is.
ICE agents are breaking into homes without proper warrants. Where the f' is local law enforcement?
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 AM
ICE agents are breaking into homes without proper warrants. Where the f' is local law enforcement?
Why can't @npr.org ask the most basic of question? What makes money allocated under the BBB any different than money allocated under a funding bill without a fancy name?
Both are money allocated by congress as @npr.org points out.
www.npr.org/2026/01/11/n...
Both are money allocated by congress as @npr.org points out.
www.npr.org/2026/01/11/n...
DHS restricts congressional visits to ICE facilities in Minneapolis with new policy
A memo from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, obtained by NPR, instructs her staff that visits should be requested at least seven days in advance.
www.npr.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Why can't @npr.org ask the most basic of question? What makes money allocated under the BBB any different than money allocated under a funding bill without a fancy name?
Both are money allocated by congress as @npr.org points out.
www.npr.org/2026/01/11/n...
Both are money allocated by congress as @npr.org points out.
www.npr.org/2026/01/11/n...
So let's see Trump openly states that the only restriction on himself is his own mind, and international law doesn't mean shit. Obviously this sent an earthquake through the media and political spectrum...right? Non-stop segments and articles across the media landscape...right...right?
January 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
So let's see Trump openly states that the only restriction on himself is his own mind, and international law doesn't mean shit. Obviously this sent an earthquake through the media and political spectrum...right? Non-stop segments and articles across the media landscape...right...right?
The question I have is this, state LEO's have no authority over federal LEO's as long as the feds. are acting legally, but isn't snatching people with no warrants illegal? Isn't assaulting and arresting American citizens who aren't breaking any laws illegal?
Five Native Americans detained by ICE during ongoing raids in Minneapolis - ICT
Native American community members report increased ICE presence, fears of racial profiling
ictnews.org
January 11, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The question I have is this, state LEO's have no authority over federal LEO's as long as the feds. are acting legally, but isn't snatching people with no warrants illegal? Isn't assaulting and arresting American citizens who aren't breaking any laws illegal?