Paul Bowes
@paulmbowes.bsky.social
Mid-60s straight white male; British, left liberal. Not a fan of selfishness, greed or entitlement: no time at all for cruelty. Arts, politics, the natural world, everything else.
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“No human being is garbage, Mr. President, and shame on you for saying so,” said the Lutheran pastor.“In the name of Jesus, I rebuke those hateful words.The Somali community in Minnesota are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, children of God, fellow Americans.”
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Twin Cities religious leaders unite to support Somali community and condemn Trump attacks
Religious leaders from churches, Jewish temples and mosques from across the state opposed remarks from President Donald Trump that included calling Somalis “garbage.”
www.startribune.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“No human being is garbage, Mr. President, and shame on you for saying so,” said the Lutheran pastor.“In the name of Jesus, I rebuke those hateful words.The Somali community in Minnesota are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, children of God, fellow Americans.”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
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Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
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$28 million of cocaine seized off Miami Beach. Three men charged
Coast Guard and CBP seized about 3,715 pounds of cocaine worth $28 million from a 65-foot vessel near Government Cut off Miami Beach; three men were arrested.
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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This is extremely funny given that she already confessed to contributing to the toxic culture, but when someone else calls her out for it she goes back on the attack. It’s just who she is.
LESLEY STAHL: You contributed to the toxic culture. You were out there pounding, insulting people
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: You've contributed to it as well
STAHL: I want you to respond to what you have done in terms of insulting people
MTG: I'd like for you to respond to that
December 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is extremely funny given that she already confessed to contributing to the toxic culture, but when someone else calls her out for it she goes back on the attack. It’s just who she is.
Land War or Self-Terrorism?
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Land War or Self-Terrorism?
Trump's Likely Next Step
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December 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Land War or Self-Terrorism?
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Himes: "I think it's really important this video by made public ... it's important people see what it looks like when the full force of the US military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under just so they have a visceral feel for what it is we're doing"
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Himes: "I think it's really important this video by made public ... it's important people see what it looks like when the full force of the US military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under just so they have a visceral feel for what it is we're doing"
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Duckworth: "It is a war crime. It's illegal. No matter how you put it, it's all illegal. I've been shot down behind enemy lines. Under the laws of war, you are supposed to help render aid to that individual ... you're not allowed to go back in and kill them."
December 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Duckworth: "It is a war crime. It's illegal. No matter how you put it, it's all illegal. I've been shot down behind enemy lines. Under the laws of war, you are supposed to help render aid to that individual ... you're not allowed to go back in and kill them."
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Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
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Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
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Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
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They already are
If I was in my car alone
& a band of violent
Aggressive unidentifiable MEN
Came at me
The last fucking thing
I’m gonna do
Is show them my ID
W/MY ADDRESS ON IT
&/or give them access
2 MY BODY
They’ve set it up so that
IT’S TERRORISM
Then they use violence
WHEN UR TERRIFIED
#Mm
If I was in my car alone
& a band of violent
Aggressive unidentifiable MEN
Came at me
The last fucking thing
I’m gonna do
Is show them my ID
W/MY ADDRESS ON IT
&/or give them access
2 MY BODY
They’ve set it up so that
IT’S TERRORISM
Then they use violence
WHEN UR TERRIFIED
#Mm
They cannot be given authority to forcibly remove anyone from their vehicle this way. Think about how bad actors would abuse this power.
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
They already are
If I was in my car alone
& a band of violent
Aggressive unidentifiable MEN
Came at me
The last fucking thing
I’m gonna do
Is show them my ID
W/MY ADDRESS ON IT
&/or give them access
2 MY BODY
They’ve set it up so that
IT’S TERRORISM
Then they use violence
WHEN UR TERRIFIED
#Mm
If I was in my car alone
& a band of violent
Aggressive unidentifiable MEN
Came at me
The last fucking thing
I’m gonna do
Is show them my ID
W/MY ADDRESS ON IT
&/or give them access
2 MY BODY
They’ve set it up so that
IT’S TERRORISM
Then they use violence
WHEN UR TERRIFIED
#Mm
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Every federal court has ruled that President Trump's attempt to dismantle birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
We look forward to defeating him at the Supreme Court.
We look forward to defeating him at the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Every federal court has ruled that President Trump's attempt to dismantle birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
We look forward to defeating him at the Supreme Court.
We look forward to defeating him at the Supreme Court.
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bugs bunny was literally the first guy in drag i ever saw but ok
December 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
bugs bunny was literally the first guy in drag i ever saw but ok
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Trump gutted The US Institute for Peace’s staff and board. He had its president forcibly removed. Given USIP’s congressional mandate, he did not have the authority to do that. He’s now put his name on the building, but nobody knows what if any substantive work is happening inside.
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The renamed ‘Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace’ hosts first event
Trump joined leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to sign an accord — and to marvel at the new name his administration gave the building.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Trump gutted The US Institute for Peace’s staff and board. He had its president forcibly removed. Given USIP’s congressional mandate, he did not have the authority to do that. He’s now put his name on the building, but nobody knows what if any substantive work is happening inside.
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📽️ VIDEO: Former U.S. Attorney @joycewhitevance.bsky.social warns our democracy may not survive Trump’s “revenge prosecutions” unless Americans act now. In our latest podcast episode, she joins Marc Elias to explain how these actions erode democratic institutions ⤵️
Stop Ignoring These Warning Signs | Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance
Donald Trump’s “revenge prosecutions” are threatening the rule of law — and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says our democracy may not survive unless Americans act now. Joyce joins Marc Elias to explain how Donald Trump is weaponizing the Department of...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
📽️ VIDEO: Former U.S. Attorney @joycewhitevance.bsky.social warns our democracy may not survive Trump’s “revenge prosecutions” unless Americans act now. In our latest podcast episode, she joins Marc Elias to explain how these actions erode democratic institutions ⤵️
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In which I allow historians to assess the Trump/Nazi comparisons. www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
In which I allow historians to assess the Trump/Nazi comparisons. www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
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A reader comments "So the elimination of 30 million girls is now a sad story about how men are lonely?"
December 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A reader comments "So the elimination of 30 million girls is now a sad story about how men are lonely?"
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He will pardon her and all of those who served under him before he leaves. And he has immunity. Get ready for all of these criminals who run this grift to walk away.
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
He will pardon her and all of those who served under him before he leaves. And he has immunity. Get ready for all of these criminals who run this grift to walk away.
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Lobbyist / ex Tory MP Ben Howlett has been done by an undercover sting. As ever, the most revealing thing is how very very cheap it is buy access in British media/politics — and especially how Howlett controls one of the biggest UK pol Twitter accounts!
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December 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Lobbyist / ex Tory MP Ben Howlett has been done by an undercover sting. As ever, the most revealing thing is how very very cheap it is buy access in British media/politics — and especially how Howlett controls one of the biggest UK pol Twitter accounts!
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
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Three years ago, @michaelsheldon.bsky.social and I identified Ochur-Suge Mongush as the Russian soldier who castrated and murdered a Ukrainian POW in Pryvillia.
Mongush was apparently given a medal (the "Order of Courage") and is fighting in Ukraine again.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2022/08...
Mongush was apparently given a medal (the "Order of Courage") and is fighting in Ukraine again.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2022/08...
December 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Three years ago, @michaelsheldon.bsky.social and I identified Ochur-Suge Mongush as the Russian soldier who castrated and murdered a Ukrainian POW in Pryvillia.
Mongush was apparently given a medal (the "Order of Courage") and is fighting in Ukraine again.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2022/08...
Mongush was apparently given a medal (the "Order of Courage") and is fighting in Ukraine again.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2022/08...
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MORE Breaking on MS NOW: Pete Hegseth refused an interview request for the Pentagon Inspector General's investigation into Signalgate, according to two sources who read and were briefed on report.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Breaking on MS NOW: The Signalgate report contradicts Pete Hegseth's claims he did nothing wrong. It shows he "violated policy by using a non-approved device," a source who read the report says.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
December 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
MORE Breaking on MS NOW: Pete Hegseth refused an interview request for the Pentagon Inspector General's investigation into Signalgate, according to two sources who read and were briefed on report.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
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I see kicking out the pentagon press corps stopped the leaks
MORE Breaking on MS NOW: Pete Hegseth refused an interview request for the Pentagon Inspector General's investigation into Signalgate, according to two sources who read and were briefed on report.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Hegseth would not turn over his phone, a source who read the report told MS NOW.
Breaking on MS NOW: The Signalgate report contradicts Pete Hegseth's claims he did nothing wrong. It shows he "violated policy by using a non-approved device," a source who read the report says.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
Hegseth failed to preserve records. The report says he put the operations and service people at risk.
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I see kicking out the pentagon press corps stopped the leaks
Anatomy of a kvetch
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Anatomy of a kvetch
It appears to be an unspoken conviction, among academics, that there is no field of study so uncool that it cannot be made at least somewhat cooler by appending the word “critical” to its title.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Anatomy of a kvetch
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