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The Biden Administration did too little to hold Trump accountable, and corporate media (including you, @thebulwark.com) little to hold Biden accountable, and surprise, surprise, they all got away with it.
Everyone owes Jack Smith an apology.
Everyone owes Jack Smith an apology.
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The Biden Administration did too little to hold Trump accountable, and corporate media (including you, @thebulwark.com) little to hold Biden accountable, and surprise, surprise, they all got away with it.
Everyone owes Jack Smith an apology.
Everyone owes Jack Smith an apology.
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Kristi Noem bars Minnesota law enforcement from its own jurisdiction.
This is part of the Project 2025 agenda to expand federal control over local law enforcement.
It's not just Venezuela, they want to run your community
www.kare11.com/article/news...
This is part of the Project 2025 agenda to expand federal control over local law enforcement.
It's not just Venezuela, they want to run your community
www.kare11.com/article/news...
FBI cuts off BCA from shooting investigation; BCA 'reluctantly' withdraws
The FBI informed the BCA it would no longer be part of the joint investigation, losing access to case materials, scene evidence and interviews.
www.kare11.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Kristi Noem bars Minnesota law enforcement from its own jurisdiction.
This is part of the Project 2025 agenda to expand federal control over local law enforcement.
It's not just Venezuela, they want to run your community
www.kare11.com/article/news...
This is part of the Project 2025 agenda to expand federal control over local law enforcement.
It's not just Venezuela, they want to run your community
www.kare11.com/article/news...
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𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Federal Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia immediately released from immigration detention
December 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Federal Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia immediately released from immigration detention
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In a stealth upset, Democrat Eric Gisler flips a GOP-held Georgia House seat spanning parts of Athens and Oconee County. Gisler won 39% of vote last November. He captured 51% tonight to defeat a Republican backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and other GOP leaders.
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
In a stealth upset, Democrat Eric Gisler flips a GOP-held Georgia House seat spanning parts of Athens and Oconee County. Gisler won 39% of vote last November. He captured 51% tonight to defeat a Republican backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and other GOP leaders.
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Hmmm . . .
www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
Georgia Democrat flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hmmm . . .
www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
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Uh, yeah, the message there is that the Democratic Party neglected to appeal to voters. You win an election by appealing to your base. If you don't, you lose.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
P.S. - I voted for Harris and publicly endorsed her.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
P.S. - I voted for Harris and publicly endorsed her.
Wrong voters, wrong message: progressives’ autopsy lays bare Kamala Harris failures
RootsAction report finds Harris courted moderates instead of working-class Democrats – and Gaza stance did not help
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Uh, yeah, the message there is that the Democratic Party neglected to appeal to voters. You win an election by appealing to your base. If you don't, you lose.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
P.S. - I voted for Harris and publicly endorsed her.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
P.S. - I voted for Harris and publicly endorsed her.
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".. What WAS unusual was that Glenn .. hadn’t ventured into the Oval Office that week, nor attended that day’s press briefing. And he hadn’t sought any face time with President Donald Trump."
@washingtonpost.com #GA14
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
@washingtonpost.com #GA14
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend has had a weird month
Brian Glenn is trying not to get caught in the middle of the breakup between his partner and his president.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
".. What WAS unusual was that Glenn .. hadn’t ventured into the Oval Office that week, nor attended that day’s press briefing. And he hadn’t sought any face time with President Donald Trump."
@washingtonpost.com #GA14
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
@washingtonpost.com #GA14
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
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Oh, those nasty facts that derail all right-wing claims.
www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
Elizabeth Warren agrees Democratic race 'rigged' for Clinton
Elizabeth Warren, who was a top Clinton supporter, says the contest against Bernie Sanders was unfair.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Oh, those nasty facts that derail all right-wing claims.
www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
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What mattered is that there was no way Hillary was going to defeat Trump. Once the Democratic Party Establishment maneuvered to have Hillary be the candidate, the fate of America was sealed.
December 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What mattered is that there was no way Hillary was going to defeat Trump. Once the Democratic Party Establishment maneuvered to have Hillary be the candidate, the fate of America was sealed.
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Headline: " US and Switzerland reach trade deal to lower tariffs to 15%"
These would be the same tariffs that didn't exist before Trump slapped them on a few months ago.
These would be the same tariffs that didn't exist before Trump slapped them on a few months ago.
November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Headline: " US and Switzerland reach trade deal to lower tariffs to 15%"
These would be the same tariffs that didn't exist before Trump slapped them on a few months ago.
These would be the same tariffs that didn't exist before Trump slapped them on a few months ago.
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Global academic freedom group warns Trump is dismantling US higher education
Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Also disturbing is how few people care about attacks on academic freedom.
Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Also disturbing is how few people care about attacks on academic freedom.
Global academic freedom group warns Trump is dismantling US higher education
Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Global academic freedom group warns Trump is dismantling US higher education
Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Also disturbing is how few people care about attacks on academic freedom.
Report from Scholars at Risk counts some 40 attacks against academic freedom in the US in the first half of 2025
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Also disturbing is how few people care about attacks on academic freedom.
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About the Chuck Schumer Corporate Democrats handing Project 2025 and Mike Johnson a win.
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
About the Chuck Schumer Corporate Democrats handing Project 2025 and Mike Johnson a win.
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The Cowardice of Charlie Kirk
youtu.be/7HLBc4sI8lQ
Charlie Kirk wasn’t a coward for speaking in public; Charlie Kirk was a coward because of why he was speaking in public.
Links Provided in the episode.
youtu.be/7HLBc4sI8lQ
Charlie Kirk wasn’t a coward for speaking in public; Charlie Kirk was a coward because of why he was speaking in public.
Links Provided in the episode.
The Cowardice of Charlie Kirk
YouTube video by Insert Philosophy Here
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Cowardice of Charlie Kirk
youtu.be/7HLBc4sI8lQ
Charlie Kirk wasn’t a coward for speaking in public; Charlie Kirk was a coward because of why he was speaking in public.
Links Provided in the episode.
youtu.be/7HLBc4sI8lQ
Charlie Kirk wasn’t a coward for speaking in public; Charlie Kirk was a coward because of why he was speaking in public.
Links Provided in the episode.
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One of the right-wing's most successful lies has been the fiction that Antifa actually exists as a real organization.
September 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One of the right-wing's most successful lies has been the fiction that Antifa actually exists as a real organization.
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At the Tiny Desk, the Brazilian artist presents a searching set of orações that serve as meditations, no matter your spiritual journey.
Luiza Brina: Tiny Desk Concert
At the Tiny Desk, the Brazilian artist presents a searching set of orações that serve as meditations, no matter your spiritual journey.
n.pr
September 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
At the Tiny Desk, the Brazilian artist presents a searching set of orações that serve as meditations, no matter your spiritual journey.
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Trump made many promises to American workers during the campaign trail. Seven months into his second term, we take a look at how he is doing.
Has Trump kept his campaign promises to American workers? Here's what some say.
Trump made many promises to American workers during the campaign trail. Seven months into his second term, we take a look at how he is doing.
n.pr
September 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Trump made many promises to American workers during the campaign trail. Seven months into his second term, we take a look at how he is doing.
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Introverts don’t recharge with sleep, we recharge by being left completely alone for 3–5 business days
September 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Introverts don’t recharge with sleep, we recharge by being left completely alone for 3–5 business days
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RFK Jr? A Con(spiracy) Artist.
youtu.be/ytzWhfvcmE4
youtu.be/ytzWhfvcmE4
What Lurks Beneath Conspiracy Theories?
YouTube video by Insert Philosophy Here
youtu.be
September 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
RFK Jr? A Con(spiracy) Artist.
youtu.be/ytzWhfvcmE4
youtu.be/ytzWhfvcmE4
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Taylor Swift fought for freedom and won, then didn't use it, remaining a product of the system.
#PopMusic
#PopMusic
The Curious Case of Taylor Swift
open.substack.com/pub/dgilesph...
What's going on underneath the hype?
open.substack.com/pub/dgilesph...
What's going on underneath the hype?
The Curious Case of Taylor Swift
What's going on underneath the hype?
open.substack.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Taylor Swift fought for freedom and won, then didn't use it, remaining a product of the system.
#PopMusic
#PopMusic
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I underestimated how weak Trump is. Donald J. TACO.
Trump and Putin will hold a meeting. Both want us to see this as a historic summit between great statesmen who lead the world’s two superpowers
A better analogy is to see this as a meeting in a warehouse between Bugs Moran and Al Capone to divvy up control of territory
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A better analogy is to see this as a meeting in a warehouse between Bugs Moran and Al Capone to divvy up control of territory
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Putin & Trump's Treaty of Tordesillas
The carving knives are out
substack.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I underestimated how weak Trump is. Donald J. TACO.
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How about that? A victory for people who actually read.
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
bookriot.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
How about that? A victory for people who actually read.
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According to information from Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, Putin is preparing to justify his aggression to Trump by claiming that Ukraine is supposedly an "artificial state" formed from the territories of other countries.
August 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
According to information from Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, Putin is preparing to justify his aggression to Trump by claiming that Ukraine is supposedly an "artificial state" formed from the territories of other countries.