Paladin 55
@paladin55.bsky.social
Pragmatic Progressive; Atheist/Veg; (too)Many cats/1 dog; Ancient Coins/Antiques; Former Organizer/Teacher/Coach; Scholastic Wrestler (HS & College) & Football (HS); Know-me movie-Dr. Strangelove.
New Yorker who has also lived in Indiana & Alabama.
New Yorker who has also lived in Indiana & Alabama.
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Paladin 55
@paladin55.bsky.social
· Nov 19
I'm Paladin 55 (@B_L_Mencken) on Twitter/X. Included a photo of my home page w/ my "bio."
Just testing Blue Sky for a bit...Not sure if I'm going to remain on Twitter or do anything in bsky.
Don't follow if you're MAGA-I'll block you.
Just testing Blue Sky for a bit...Not sure if I'm going to remain on Twitter or do anything in bsky.
Don't follow if you're MAGA-I'll block you.
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This guy is basically inviting China to take Taiwan.
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
This guy is basically inviting China to take Taiwan.
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Gov. Walz to MS NOW:
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Gov. Walz to MS NOW:
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
"Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system … is a dangerous, authoritarian tactic.
"The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."
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BREAKING: Medical examiner says death of ICE detainee was a HOMICIDE - a witness says he was choked to death by GUARDS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
BREAKING: Medical examiner says death of ICE detainee was a HOMICIDE - a witness says he was choked to death by GUARDS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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The Senate on Wednesday blocked a resolution that sought to force Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for any U military action related to Venezuela, because Josh Hawley and Todd Young were only holding out initially to get something now.
GROSS. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
GROSS. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Senate blocks effort to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers
U.S. Senate Republicans voted on Wednesday against a resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress' authorization, after the Repub...
www.reuters.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Senate on Wednesday blocked a resolution that sought to force Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for any U military action related to Venezuela, because Josh Hawley and Todd Young were only holding out initially to get something now.
GROSS. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
GROSS. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
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November 20, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
ICE detained Arlit Maria Martinez on her way to work. 2 days later, her 15 yo son died of cancer. They wouldn't let her out to say goodbye. The family had planned to move back to Mexico prior to the cancer diagnosis but stayed for his treatment. Now, Mr Martinez has lost his wife to ICE & his son.
Teen dies of cancer days after mother arrested by ICE: ‘She’s never gonna see him’
The mother's family pleaded with federal officers for her release from custody to say her final goodbyes to her son, but their requests went unanswered.
www.wsaz.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
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Sounds like the beginning of a AI crash
BlackRock warns crypto’s love affair with AI is over as an energy war with Bitcoin miners begins
cryptoslate.com/blackrock-ai...
BlackRock warns crypto’s love affair with AI is over as an energy war with Bitcoin miners begins
cryptoslate.com/blackrock-ai...
BlackRock warns crypto's love affair with AI is over as an energy war with Bitcoin miners begins
BlackRock warns AI data centers could use up to 25% of US electricity by 2030. What it means for miners, grid flexibility, and cheap power.
cryptoslate.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Sounds like the beginning of a AI crash
BlackRock warns crypto’s love affair with AI is over as an energy war with Bitcoin miners begins
cryptoslate.com/blackrock-ai...
BlackRock warns crypto’s love affair with AI is over as an energy war with Bitcoin miners begins
cryptoslate.com/blackrock-ai...
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Both NYT & WaPo treating Trump’s attacks on Powell as normal
Total teardown of US journalism by its billionaire owners & a symptom of billionaire capitalism’s collpase
Total teardown of US journalism by its billionaire owners & a symptom of billionaire capitalism’s collpase
January 12, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Both NYT & WaPo treating Trump’s attacks on Powell as normal
Total teardown of US journalism by its billionaire owners & a symptom of billionaire capitalism’s collpase
Total teardown of US journalism by its billionaire owners & a symptom of billionaire capitalism’s collpase
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"Numerous studies show that immigration is not linked to higher levels of crime, but rather the opposite."
Source: Research articles cited in article at Brennan Center
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Source: Research articles cited in article at Brennan Center
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Debunking the Myth of the ‘Migrant Crime Wave’
Data does not support claims that the United States is experiencing a surge in crime caused by immigrants.
www.brennancenter.org
January 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
"Numerous studies show that immigration is not linked to higher levels of crime, but rather the opposite."
Source: Research articles cited in article at Brennan Center
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Source: Research articles cited in article at Brennan Center
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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On Jan 7, Elon Musk posted a “100” emoji above a post by an author called“Jerr,” which stated, “White solidarity is the only way to survive.” In the same thread, Jerr promoted his book, Blood Prophecy in the Bone House, which (per Jerr) “explains why racism is moral...” 1/
January 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
On Jan 7, Elon Musk posted a “100” emoji above a post by an author called“Jerr,” which stated, “White solidarity is the only way to survive.” In the same thread, Jerr promoted his book, Blood Prophecy in the Bone House, which (per Jerr) “explains why racism is moral...” 1/
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January 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Remaining in the U.S. after a visa expires or without authorization is a CIVIL not criminal violation of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), § 212(a)(9)(B) which is handled in immigration courts.
🌊💙 ☮️ #PamelasItsTheLaw
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Remaining in the U.S. after a visa expires or without authorization is a CIVIL not criminal violation of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), § 212(a)(9)(B) which is handled in immigration courts.
🌊💙 ☮️ #PamelasItsTheLaw
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January 10, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Remaining in the U.S. after a visa expires or without authorization is a CIVIL not criminal violation of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), § 212(a)(9)(B) which is handled in immigration courts.
🌊💙 ☮️ #PamelasItsTheLaw
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Remaining in the U.S. after a visa expires or without authorization is a CIVIL not criminal violation of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), § 212(a)(9)(B) which is handled in immigration courts.
🌊💙 ☮️ #PamelasItsTheLaw
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I have strong feeling that some billionaires, seeking to gain favor with Trump, will buy a lot of tickets for the Melania Movie and distribute them, free of charge, for the opening day & first weekend.
I can also see Trump taking financial "donations" & doing the same thing to pump up the numbers.
I can also see Trump taking financial "donations" & doing the same thing to pump up the numbers.
January 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I have strong feeling that some billionaires, seeking to gain favor with Trump, will buy a lot of tickets for the Melania Movie and distribute them, free of charge, for the opening day & first weekend.
I can also see Trump taking financial "donations" & doing the same thing to pump up the numbers.
I can also see Trump taking financial "donations" & doing the same thing to pump up the numbers.
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And what you HAVE to understand is that in the manosphere: that’s all the misogynistic bros need.
The entire Republican Party has built an ecosystem designed to protect the fragile, white, male ego.
They claim he’s superior — but require constant female sacrificial lambs to maintain it. — FIN 🧵
The entire Republican Party has built an ecosystem designed to protect the fragile, white, male ego.
They claim he’s superior — but require constant female sacrificial lambs to maintain it. — FIN 🧵
January 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
And what you HAVE to understand is that in the manosphere: that’s all the misogynistic bros need.
The entire Republican Party has built an ecosystem designed to protect the fragile, white, male ego.
They claim he’s superior — but require constant female sacrificial lambs to maintain it. — FIN 🧵
The entire Republican Party has built an ecosystem designed to protect the fragile, white, male ego.
They claim he’s superior — but require constant female sacrificial lambs to maintain it. — FIN 🧵
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JONATHAN ROSS THREAD: 🧵 I think a certain # of women have seen the video from Ross’s cellphone showing the taunts that led to Renee’s murder.
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
January 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
JONATHAN ROSS THREAD: 🧵 I think a certain # of women have seen the video from Ross’s cellphone showing the taunts that led to Renee’s murder.
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
And we feel in our bones that we’ve left immigration officer territory and entered domestic violence territory very quickly.
Here’s why: 👇🧵
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I warned us all last spring to take seriously that this deeply unstable president wasn't kidding about Greenland.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Take Trump Seriously About Greenland
The Danes seem to believe him, and so should Americans.
www.theatlantic.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I warned us all last spring to take seriously that this deeply unstable president wasn't kidding about Greenland.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
January 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
🚨 NEW VIDEO 👇🏽This puts an end to all the lies. Horrific.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
They were having a calm exchange seconds before he murdered Renee Good, and she was barely moving and clearly avoiding him.
Stop the lies.
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#donniedipshit always forgets about that pesky discovery, doesn't he?
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Trump may be forced to fork over tax returns and medical records in Pulitzer lawsuit
President Donald Trump could be forced to give up his tax returns and medical records in a Pulitzer defamation lawsuit over the Russia investigation reporting awards, according to a report Monday. Pul...
www.rawstory.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
#donniedipshit always forgets about that pesky discovery, doesn't he?
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
You can debate whether Donald Trump is the worst president in American history (he seems to be doing his best to achieve this status), but there's no argument over the assertion that Trump is the worst human being to ever be POTUS.
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
You can debate whether Donald Trump is the worst president in American history (he seems to be doing his best to achieve this status), but there's no argument over the assertion that Trump is the worst human being to ever be POTUS.
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Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández—pardoned by Trump while the counting in Honduras’ current presidential election is still in progress—-was accused not only of drug trafficking, but also of election fraud during the 2013 and 2017 Honduran presidential elections. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández—pardoned by Trump while the counting in Honduras’ current presidential election is still in progress—-was accused not only of drug trafficking, but also of election fraud during the 2013 and 2017 Honduran presidential elections. 1/
Wow...my deep state sources are telling me court rejections of Alina Habba and Lindsey Halligan have led the Trump administration to consider nominating this guy, because Donnie knows GOP Senators will confirm anyone he puts in front of them & Dems will support him because he's African-American.
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Wow...my deep state sources are telling me court rejections of Alina Habba and Lindsey Halligan have led the Trump administration to consider nominating this guy, because Donnie knows GOP Senators will confirm anyone he puts in front of them & Dems will support him because he's African-American.
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Trump tells the GOP to vote to release the files, and he’ll give them whatever they’re “legally entitled to.” How long before he tells everyone they’re legally entitled to nothing because of the open and ongoing “investigation” he opened into a “hoax”?
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Trump tells the GOP to vote to release the files, and he’ll give them whatever they’re “legally entitled to.” How long before he tells everyone they’re legally entitled to nothing because of the open and ongoing “investigation” he opened into a “hoax”?
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Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson—a proponent of biblical patriarchy & founder of his own denomination (the “Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches” aka “CREC”)—is planting a new “Christ Church” on the Hillsdale campus. Pete Hegseth attends his DC church plant. 1/ christkirkhillsdale.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson—a proponent of biblical patriarchy & founder of his own denomination (the “Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches” aka “CREC”)—is planting a new “Christ Church” on the Hillsdale campus. Pete Hegseth attends his DC church plant. 1/ christkirkhillsdale.com