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Gonzo’s Ghost
@rolanddo.bsky.social
Opposing authoritarianism and the death of truth. Post Trump Stress Disorder sufferer
Our media environment is collapsing, with Trump-aligned billionaires controlling access to information for millions of Americans

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This billionaire Trump ally and his son are building an unprecedented media empire
Larry and David Ellison’s holdings span movies, TV networks, CBS and soon a stake in TikTok, in a paradigm shifting portfolio with huge influence.
wapo.st
October 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"Current expert ratings of U.S. democracy are closer to those of a mixed or illiberal democracy than a full democracy or countries often considered as relevant comparisons such as Great Britain and Canada"
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The so-called freedom of speech party
October 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This is the Putinization of America, where the 'leader' intervenes in all domestic affairs and tries to control all aspects of civilian life
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"Top administration officials also have been preparing a new national defense strategy that is expected to make homeland defense the nation’s top concern, after several years of China being identified as the top national security risk"

Some officials said they thought that may come up
September 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM