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RIFfed HHS civil servant.
It is in the interest of tyrants to reduce the people to ignorance and vice. For they cannot live in a country where virtue and knowledge prevail. ~Samuel Adams
This is my substitute for pistol and ball. — Ishmael, Melville
It is in the interest of tyrants to reduce the people to ignorance and vice. For they cannot live in a country where virtue and knowledge prevail. ~Samuel Adams
This is my substitute for pistol and ball. — Ishmael, Melville
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While the new bids by Paramount and Netflix to take over Warner Bros. Discovery may look like just a battle between streaming giants, it is really another test of executive strength and Trump’s ability to continue profiting from the presidency. shero.substack.com/p/jared-kush...
Jared Kushner And Trump Family to Profit in Another Deal that Depends on Trump's Approval
A new buyout offer made to Warner Brothers Discovery shareholders to counter a recent offer by Netflix, is being sold to shareholders as a lock due to Paramount's political positioning.
shero.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
While the new bids by Paramount and Netflix to take over Warner Bros. Discovery may look like just a battle between streaming giants, it is really another test of executive strength and Trump’s ability to continue profiting from the presidency. shero.substack.com/p/jared-kush...
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JUST NOW: Trump now openly says he is trying to force CNN into the hands of his allies to stop the network from criticizing him.
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
JUST NOW: Trump now openly says he is trying to force CNN into the hands of his allies to stop the network from criticizing him.
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
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Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
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Fine. Give us the Epstein files in Times New Roman, then.
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Fine. Give us the Epstein files in Times New Roman, then.
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Teach a man who hates socialism and votes for authoritarianism to farm and he can receive socialist handouts for life from the government that bankrupted him in the first place.
December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Teach a man who hates socialism and votes for authoritarianism to farm and he can receive socialist handouts for life from the government that bankrupted him in the first place.
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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Leave it to House Republicans to fumble a comprehensive, bipartisan housing package that passed out of the Senate committee UNANIMOUSLY!
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Leave it to House Republicans to fumble a comprehensive, bipartisan housing package that passed out of the Senate committee UNANIMOUSLY!
Rand Paul just invented Medicare.
He invented the ACA
Rand Paul on his healthcare plan: "What if you could join Costco? Costco has 44m members and if one person negotiated for all 44 and they bought a group plan like Toyota or General Motors does, they would be the largest collective entity in the country. They would drive prices down by sheer might."
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Rand Paul just invented Medicare.
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*whispers* libraries should not have Christmas decorations up
December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
*whispers* libraries should not have Christmas decorations up
Trump didn’t read to the end of Nero’s storyline.
December 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump didn’t read to the end of Nero’s storyline.
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The other reporters in the White House press corps are apparently waiting until the president actually takes a swing at one of their female colleagues before they say anything
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The other reporters in the White House press corps are apparently waiting until the president actually takes a swing at one of their female colleagues before they say anything
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If you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege.
December 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege.
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My favorite thing is that they asked his mom and she was like yeah I have no idea what the fuck he’s talking about
December 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My favorite thing is that they asked his mom and she was like yeah I have no idea what the fuck he’s talking about
I’ve been making this point in discussions: consumers are not the root problem here: the system is rigged. Consumers can moderate how much damage is done in some cases, on the edges, like the “less-likely” parts of hurricane prediction cones. The huge fucking hurricane still powers the endeavor.
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
December 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I’ve been making this point in discussions: consumers are not the root problem here: the system is rigged. Consumers can moderate how much damage is done in some cases, on the edges, like the “less-likely” parts of hurricane prediction cones. The huge fucking hurricane still powers the endeavor.
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We restored the zip ties on baby Jesus. The #Christmas story is literally about an authoritarian ruler using violence, causing fear, and eventually driving the holy family to become refugees in Egypt. The parallels couldn't be more clear between scripture and our nativity. We're not going anywhere.
December 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We restored the zip ties on baby Jesus. The #Christmas story is literally about an authoritarian ruler using violence, causing fear, and eventually driving the holy family to become refugees in Egypt. The parallels couldn't be more clear between scripture and our nativity. We're not going anywhere.
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the reason its bad to run universities like businesses is that almost all businesses fail on any reasonable timeline of evaluation.
hudson's bay made it the longest and even they only got to about half an oxford of longevity
hudson's bay made it the longest and even they only got to about half an oxford of longevity
They claim financial exigency, but then turn down $4 million pledges to keep the PhD programs open and disregard financial analyses that point to the real problem—bad real estate deals, spending on consultants, and their own salaries 2/2
December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
the reason its bad to run universities like businesses is that almost all businesses fail on any reasonable timeline of evaluation.
hudson's bay made it the longest and even they only got to about half an oxford of longevity
hudson's bay made it the longest and even they only got to about half an oxford of longevity
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There’s no telling how many similar stories are not being told for fear of retaliation.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
Senator Murray Condemns Egregious Use of Force by ICE as Constituent is Mauled by Attack Dog, Demands Release from NWIPC to Receive Appropriate Medical Care - Senator Patty Murray
***(WARNING: Graphic Content) Photos of Wilmer’s injuries, photos of Wilmer and his children, and partial video of his detainment are available to the press HERE*** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen...
www.murray.senate.gov
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
There’s no telling how many similar stories are not being told for fear of retaliation.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
By now, everyone should realize Trump is not going after violent criminals or the worst of the worst—he is terrorizing everyone, including U.S. citizens, and their loved ones.
I wonder if Luther Burbank ever saw these. Awesome!
If you are a fan of citrus fruits, take some time and enjoy these glorious, colored images of a book about the famous #earlymodern Nuremberg-based citrus fruit cultications:
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I wonder if Luther Burbank ever saw these. Awesome!
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It’s got everything: ridiculous music, digital confetti, a giant gold orb trophy, a blue ribbon medal, a fawning corrupt dude, and an orange aspiring fascist
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
It’s got everything: ridiculous music, digital confetti, a giant gold orb trophy, a blue ribbon medal, a fawning corrupt dude, and an orange aspiring fascist
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You just know Trump still has that medal on.
December 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
You just know Trump still has that medal on.
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Most offensive headline yet in the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/d...
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Quit Caffeine
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Most offensive headline yet in the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/d...
If anyone would like to hear about how shittily OPM is *still* treating RIFfed feds, pls reach out. It’s not DOD evil, but still absolutely outrageous. I will gladly testify when this is over and The Great Reforms begin. @nteunational.bsky.social
@raskin.house.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@raskin.house.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
If anyone would like to hear about how shittily OPM is *still* treating RIFfed feds, pls reach out. It’s not DOD evil, but still absolutely outrageous. I will gladly testify when this is over and The Great Reforms begin. @nteunational.bsky.social
@raskin.house.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@raskin.house.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social