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Peggi
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Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
AMEN👏
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Sen. Blumenthal making a very good point.
Sen. BLUMENTHAL: Was the U.S. Capitol attacked on January 6, 2021?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: *dodges*
Trump nominee: Well, individuals entered the Capitol.
Blumenthal: You are in fear—how will you have the courage to be fair and impartial?
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Sen. Blumenthal making a very good point.
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Tomorrow is the Epstein file release day. Reports are the DOJ is still redacting documents as of tonight, so expectations for tomorrow remain low.
December 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Tomorrow is the Epstein file release day. Reports are the DOJ is still redacting documents as of tonight, so expectations for tomorrow remain low.
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This would be an excellent moment for politicians to stop demonizing universities.
I also thought about this possibility the moment I heard about the MIT thing
December 18, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This would be an excellent moment for politicians to stop demonizing universities.
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It’s possible that they didn’t think of this and also possible that they did and want it to happen or don’t care. The one foreign policy issue these people claimed to care about was communist China but they have essentially given up — it’s all too hard for them.
so a thing just occurred to me. a downside of declaring a blockade against venezuela is it makes it easier for other large powers in different parts of the world, say asia, to blockade, say for instance democratic islands, and cloak it as lawful
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It’s possible that they didn’t think of this and also possible that they did and want it to happen or don’t care. The one foreign policy issue these people claimed to care about was communist China but they have essentially given up — it’s all too hard for them.
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Read this.
If we can't even identify our enemies then how can we fight them?
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Longest Suicide Note in American History
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy targets liberal democracy itself.
www.theatlantic.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Read this.
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"Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action."
December 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action."
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Marshall Project reporting reveals widespread violations of protections for children in immigration detention. Since Trump took office, at least 3,800 children under 18 (including 20 infants) have been booked into ICE custody.
December 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Marshall Project reporting reveals widespread violations of protections for children in immigration detention. Since Trump took office, at least 3,800 children under 18 (including 20 infants) have been booked into ICE custody.
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This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This catches something really important. The risk
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
is less that this crew changes the regime and more that while trying to do so they cash out the whole thing. Which is one more powerful reason why resistance is patriotic.
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I think Asha Rangappa is right — they are lining up the external and internal enemies. Or trying to. This is very risky and will almost certainly blow up in their faces.
I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
There is no national security logic that would impel the US to want to do regime change in Venezuela. It's simply not that important. I'm not even sure wag the dog is the right metaphor for what's happening here. Seems like an insane misallocation of US national security assets and attention.
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I think Asha Rangappa is right — they are lining up the external and internal enemies. Or trying to. This is very risky and will almost certainly blow up in their faces.
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Adderall-addled lunatic declares fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" in a new executive order, following the same logic that got us into the Iraq War.
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Adderall-addled lunatic declares fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" in a new executive order, following the same logic that got us into the Iraq War.
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This is straight from N. Korea playbook. Shortly after taking office, Trump fired all the centre's board members, and replaced them with allies, who then voted to make Trump chairman of the board. His close adviser Richard Grenell became board president.
Trump said he was "surprised" by the decision
Trump said he was "surprised" by the decision
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
The board of the performing arts centre, which was appointed by Trump, voted to rename it to honour him, the White House press secretary says.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This is straight from N. Korea playbook. Shortly after taking office, Trump fired all the centre's board members, and replaced them with allies, who then voted to make Trump chairman of the board. His close adviser Richard Grenell became board president.
Trump said he was "surprised" by the decision
Trump said he was "surprised" by the decision
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Every other country beside the USA takes a proactive approach to combating gun violence.
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Every other country beside the USA takes a proactive approach to combating gun violence.
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The Australian government has announced a gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi Beach attack - its deadliest mass shooting in decades.
The scheme is the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which left 35 people dead and prompted Australia to introduce world-leading gun control meas
The scheme is the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which left 35 people dead and prompted Australia to introduce world-leading gun control meas
Australia announced gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi attack
It is the largest scheme since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which prompted massive gun law reform.
belib.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The Australian government has announced a gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi Beach attack - its deadliest mass shooting in decades.
The scheme is the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which left 35 people dead and prompted Australia to introduce world-leading gun control meas
The scheme is the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which left 35 people dead and prompted Australia to introduce world-leading gun control meas
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In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
December 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
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Pope Leo just appointed a pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more proactive approach to dealing with Trump.
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Pope Leo just appointed a pro-migrant archbishop of New York, signaling Church’s more proactive approach to dealing with Trump.
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🗓️ Today in one sentence for Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Day 1794: "Does this help us win?"
Day 1794: "Does this help us win?"
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
🗓️ Today in one sentence for Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Day 1794: "Does this help us win?"
Day 1794: "Does this help us win?"
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They’re playing the “is he dead or dying” game over on threads again regarding the latest Walter Reed visit the night before the Epstein files drop…
December 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
They’re playing the “is he dead or dying” game over on threads again regarding the latest Walter Reed visit the night before the Epstein files drop…
“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered,” Paine wrote in that fraught moment, “yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”🎯
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered,” Paine wrote in that fraught moment, “yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”🎯
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Speaker Mike Johnson says his entire worldview comes from the Bible.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
December 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Speaker Mike Johnson says his entire worldview comes from the Bible.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
But he’s about to kick 2 million Texans off their healthcare right before Christmas.
If you aren’t loving your neighbor, then keep Jesus’ name out of your mouth.
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I also have been assuming that the primary purpose of this conflict is domestic
I keep saying this but no one is connecting the dots. The war is to satisfy legal preconditions for mass removal *domestically* of Latinos (i.e., suddenly a lot of people are going to be “Venezuelan” for purposes of removal). This is 100% Stephen Miller…oil claim is to make grandpa go along
There is no national security logic that would impel the US to want to do regime change in Venezuela. It's simply not that important. I'm not even sure wag the dog is the right metaphor for what's happening here. Seems like an insane misallocation of US national security assets and attention.
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I also have been assuming that the primary purpose of this conflict is domestic
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Yep. It feels like at least 10 years, and counting...
December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Yep. It feels like at least 10 years, and counting...
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The speech's partisan political content was not a surprise. The networks decided to break precedent and air it anyway.
The networks have declined to air prime time speeches from the last two Democratic presidents, claiming they were too political.
The networks have declined to air prime time speeches from the last two Democratic presidents, claiming they were too political.
Breaking precedent, networks interrupt prime time for Trump political diatribe
On Wednesday night at 9 PM Eastern, President Trump delivered a prime time address to the nation that was aired by all major broadcast networks.
popular.info
December 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The speech's partisan political content was not a surprise. The networks decided to break precedent and air it anyway.
The networks have declined to air prime time speeches from the last two Democratic presidents, claiming they were too political.
The networks have declined to air prime time speeches from the last two Democratic presidents, claiming they were too political.
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Read more about this man's western counterpart, a woman in Oregon who has solar panels on her own roof yet fights against solar energy, in my Talking Climate newsletter here:
How a single voice can start (or stop) an energy revolution
Fighting "NIMBYism", blocking wind and solar projects, and a pilot charts a sustainable course
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Read more about this man's western counterpart, a woman in Oregon who has solar panels on her own roof yet fights against solar energy, in my Talking Climate newsletter here:
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We often think, “I’m just one person—what difference could I make?”
This story shows that, when we use our voice, the answer is: a lot.
So if one person can catalyze so much harm, imagine the good each of us can choose to support and advocate for.
Read more by @fieseler.bsky.social here:
This story shows that, when we use our voice, the answer is: a lot.
So if one person can catalyze so much harm, imagine the good each of us can choose to support and advocate for.
Read more by @fieseler.bsky.social here:
The man behind the fall of offshore wind
David Stevenson has solar on his roof and drives a hybrid. How did he become the leader of the movement that helped Trump crush offshore wind farms?
www.canarymedia.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We often think, “I’m just one person—what difference could I make?”
This story shows that, when we use our voice, the answer is: a lot.
So if one person can catalyze so much harm, imagine the good each of us can choose to support and advocate for.
Read more by @fieseler.bsky.social here:
This story shows that, when we use our voice, the answer is: a lot.
So if one person can catalyze so much harm, imagine the good each of us can choose to support and advocate for.
Read more by @fieseler.bsky.social here: