LM Allen (BoomerNerd)
@lmallen.bsky.social
USAF retired/space ops/computers. Living in a blue dot in Texas. Was @BoomerNerd on Twitter. @[email protected]. Interests: #science, #space, #SciFi, #tech, #computers #birds, #cats, #Democrats💙
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"This isn’t the foreign policy many of Trump’s voters wanted. They thought 'America First' meant staying home. Instead, Trump has gone abroad to seize land and treasure. He’s a pirate."
The Politics of Plunder
His domestic and foreign policies have one consistent theme.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"This isn’t the foreign policy many of Trump’s voters wanted. They thought 'America First' meant staying home. Instead, Trump has gone abroad to seize land and treasure. He’s a pirate."
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Mexico braced for a tariff hit when Trump raised trade barriers. Instead, its exports to the U.S. surged—helped by lower rates than rivals.
The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico
The country’s exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new import duties on every country this year.
on.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Mexico braced for a tariff hit when Trump raised trade barriers. Instead, its exports to the U.S. surged—helped by lower rates than rivals.
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This piece is a great illustration of how the long-term effect of Trump’s destruction of US institutions won’t be felt in a dramatic market collapse, but rather in permanently worse economic conditions, and lower prosperity.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... So long, American exceptionalism
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... So long, American exceptionalism
So long, American exceptionalism
For the first time, investors are talking about ‘US risk’
giftarticle.ft.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This piece is a great illustration of how the long-term effect of Trump’s destruction of US institutions won’t be felt in a dramatic market collapse, but rather in permanently worse economic conditions, and lower prosperity.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... So long, American exceptionalism
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... So long, American exceptionalism
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I wouldn’t discount the total market collapse either!
This piece is a great illustration of how the long-term effect of Trump’s destruction of US institutions won’t be felt in a dramatic market collapse, but rather in permanently worse economic conditions, and lower prosperity.
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... So long, American exceptionalism
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... So long, American exceptionalism
So long, American exceptionalism
For the first time, investors are talking about ‘US risk’
giftarticle.ft.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I wouldn’t discount the total market collapse either!
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Honestly it's been done, but it means we're going to have to invest in rail infrastructure and IBM machines.
“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Honestly it's been done, but it means we're going to have to invest in rail infrastructure and IBM machines.
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The president was accused of multiple rapes of 14 year old girls as well as multiple murders of their babies and we’re all just acting like it doesn’t matter because CBS and CNN haven’t weighed in yet.
December 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The president was accused of multiple rapes of 14 year old girls as well as multiple murders of their babies and we’re all just acting like it doesn’t matter because CBS and CNN haven’t weighed in yet.
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Here is a list of Supreme Court cases we here at Democracy Docket will be keeping our gimlet eyes peeled for in 2026 — those with the greatest potential for reshaping American democracy and our nation’s constitutional order in the coming year, whether for good or for ill (mostly for ill).
Supremacy Claus — Democracy Docket’s List of (Mostly Naughty) Supreme Court Cases Coming in 2026
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Here is a list of Supreme Court cases we here at Democracy Docket will be keeping our gimlet eyes peeled for in 2026 — those with the greatest potential for reshaping American democracy and our nation’s constitutional order in the coming year, whether for good or for ill (mostly for ill).
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Epstein files leaked on Monday night confirmed what so many people already suspected: President Trump spent much more time with Epstein—and young women—than he’s said he has. trib.al/1Gkclix
Trump Flew on Epstein’s Jet “Many More Times” Than Previously Reported
The Department of Justice has released a new trove of Epstein files.
trib.al
December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Epstein files leaked on Monday night confirmed what so many people already suspected: President Trump spent much more time with Epstein—and young women—than he’s said he has. trib.al/1Gkclix
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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."
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MAGA influencers go silent after Epstein files dump mentions Trump numerous times
MAGA influencers go silent after Epstein files dump mentions Trump numerous times
MAGA influencers go silent after Epstein files dump mentions Trump numerous times
www.independent.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
MAGA influencers go silent after Epstein files dump mentions Trump numerous times
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Mexico is doing everything it can to pacify President Trump and maintain its sovereignty—but one U.S. strike against cartels could change all that, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports.
Friend, Neighbor, Military Target
Trump has presented Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum with a near-impossible dilemma.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Mexico is doing everything it can to pacify President Trump and maintain its sovereignty—but one U.S. strike against cartels could change all that, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports.
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The release of the government’s Jeffrey Epstein files was supposed to deliver a full accounting of an era-defining scandal.
Instead, the ham-fisted publication process is sowing further doubts among the public.
Instead, the ham-fisted publication process is sowing further doubts among the public.
The DOJ’s Clumsy Release of Epstein Files Has Only Raised More Questions
Amid criticism of redactions and missteps, officials seek emergency recruits to work through Christmas on a monumental task.
on.wsj.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The release of the government’s Jeffrey Epstein files was supposed to deliver a full accounting of an era-defining scandal.
Instead, the ham-fisted publication process is sowing further doubts among the public.
Instead, the ham-fisted publication process is sowing further doubts among the public.
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Minnesota state Senators Sandy Pappas and Ann Rest watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.
After decades in St. Paul, trailblazing lawmakers reflect on what’s changed for women in politics
Sens. Sandy Pappas and Ann Rest watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Minnesota state Senators Sandy Pappas and Ann Rest watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.
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Tow truck driver Bobby Nunez had only moved the ICE vehicle one block away, with the SUV reportedly returned to agents within 13 minutes. Yet, Nunez faced up to 10 years in prison.
A federal jury Sunday refused to indict him, which sent Stephen Miller into a tantrum: trib.al/jvx9a5m
A federal jury Sunday refused to indict him, which sent Stephen Miller into a tantrum: trib.al/jvx9a5m
Stephen Miller Loses It as Jury Acquits Man Who Towed ICE Agent’s Car
The White House adviser is officially having a bad day.
trib.al
December 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Tow truck driver Bobby Nunez had only moved the ICE vehicle one block away, with the SUV reportedly returned to agents within 13 minutes. Yet, Nunez faced up to 10 years in prison.
A federal jury Sunday refused to indict him, which sent Stephen Miller into a tantrum: trib.al/jvx9a5m
A federal jury Sunday refused to indict him, which sent Stephen Miller into a tantrum: trib.al/jvx9a5m
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DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
www.independent.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
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Trump is now calling for Stephen Colbert to be killed
December 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Trump is now calling for Stephen Colbert to be killed
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House passes GOP health bill without subsidies
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/h...
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/h...
House passes GOP health bill without subsidies
The vote all but assures that out-of-pocket premiums will more than double for roughly 20 million ACA enrollees.
www.axios.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
House passes GOP health bill without subsidies
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/h...
www.axios.com/2025/12/17/h...
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If Democrats control Congress after 2026, can they force the Trump administration to support Ukraine?
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If Democrats control Congress after 2026, can they force the Trump administration to support Ukraine?
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When I was 21, a Republican President craved foreign oil so much we went to war over fictional "weapons of mass destruction" to get it
Now I am 44, and a Republican President craves foreign oil so much he wants to take us to war over fictional "weapons of mass destruction" to get it
Now I am 44, and a Republican President craves foreign oil so much he wants to take us to war over fictional "weapons of mass destruction" to get it
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
When I was 21, a Republican President craved foreign oil so much we went to war over fictional "weapons of mass destruction" to get it
Now I am 44, and a Republican President craves foreign oil so much he wants to take us to war over fictional "weapons of mass destruction" to get it
Now I am 44, and a Republican President craves foreign oil so much he wants to take us to war over fictional "weapons of mass destruction" to get it
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Steak prices are up 14%. We know trump supporters arent vegetarians. We know they shop at walmart. I cant afford a ribeye at walmart. So why isn't hannity ranting and raving about it like he did with eggs?
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social return on hannity and ask him. 😆
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social return on hannity and ask him. 😆
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Steak prices are up 14%. We know trump supporters arent vegetarians. We know they shop at walmart. I cant afford a ribeye at walmart. So why isn't hannity ranting and raving about it like he did with eggs?
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social return on hannity and ask him. 😆
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social return on hannity and ask him. 😆
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“‘I will be leaving my position with the #FBI in January’”, says deputy director, Dan Bongino. That was as predictable as snow melting in the sun. I suspect profoundly incompetent Kash Patel will be close behind him. #Trump #fascism #USA www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Donald Trump says Venezuela ‘illegally took’ US oil and ‘we want it back’ – live
President tells reporters that Venezuela ‘took all of our energy rights’ in latest ramping up of rhetoric
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
“‘I will be leaving my position with the #FBI in January’”, says deputy director, Dan Bongino. That was as predictable as snow melting in the sun. I suspect profoundly incompetent Kash Patel will be close behind him. #Trump #fascism #USA www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Certifiably insane behavior.
All former president's actions now exist through the lens of Donald Trump apparently.
#trump
www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/p...
All former president's actions now exist through the lens of Donald Trump apparently.
#trump
www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/p...
New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors | CNN Politics
The White House has installed plaques along President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” offering descriptions of his predecessors, often written in the style of his social media posts — incl...
www.cnn.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Certifiably insane behavior.
All former president's actions now exist through the lens of Donald Trump apparently.
#trump
www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/p...
All former president's actions now exist through the lens of Donald Trump apparently.
#trump
www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/p...
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House Republicans voted for military action in Venezuela.
Of course, they fogged their actions by refusing to support a measure that would have checked Trump and Hegseth.
They are much worse than "deplorable".
Of course, they fogged their actions by refusing to support a measure that would have checked Trump and Hegseth.
They are much worse than "deplorable".
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
House Republicans voted for military action in Venezuela.
Of course, they fogged their actions by refusing to support a measure that would have checked Trump and Hegseth.
They are much worse than "deplorable".
Of course, they fogged their actions by refusing to support a measure that would have checked Trump and Hegseth.
They are much worse than "deplorable".