Ross Wilkins
@rw-757.bsky.social
I'm a US Navy veteran, an a cappella singer, a database geek, love SF/Fantasy/Superhero films & TV shows, build Lego, play boardgames, and am a member of the IBRBS. 🎅🎼🎲
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Ross Wilkins
@rw-757.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Folks that know me well shouldn't be surprised by anything I've written in this thread. Folks that don't know me that well may find some surprises here. I'm not really looking to debate any of this but wanted to put some perspective on why I may post some of the things I will be posting.
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They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
June 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
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Here's your periodic reminder that political centrism is nonsense. There is no middle ground between democracy and oligarchy.
June 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Here's your periodic reminder that political centrism is nonsense. There is no middle ground between democracy and oligarchy.
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Peak irony from Don Jr. screeching about his dad not getting a Nobel Peace Prize when he sits on the board for a drone company.
MAGA is the party of race baiters.
MAGA is the party of race baiters.
June 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Peak irony from Don Jr. screeching about his dad not getting a Nobel Peace Prize when he sits on the board for a drone company.
MAGA is the party of race baiters.
MAGA is the party of race baiters.
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SCOTUS allows deportations to third-party countries. @preetbharara.bsky.social and I break down the shadow docket decision on a new @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider. Listen: cafe.visitlink.me/A2YF_n
Deportations at SCOTUS
Listen now | Justice Sonia Sotomayor accuses the Supreme Court majority of "rewarding lawlessness" in deportation cases
cafe.visitlink.me
June 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
SCOTUS allows deportations to third-party countries. @preetbharara.bsky.social and I break down the shadow docket decision on a new @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider. Listen: cafe.visitlink.me/A2YF_n
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A Muslim son of immigrants might become mayor of NYC in part because he cross endorsed and supported a Jewish candidate and Black candidate, and vice versa.
It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;)
It's so New York.
It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;)
It's so New York.
June 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A Muslim son of immigrants might become mayor of NYC in part because he cross endorsed and supported a Jewish candidate and Black candidate, and vice versa.
It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;)
It's so New York.
It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;)
It's so New York.
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If you need a mask to enforce the law, you don’t deserve a badge.
Federal agents are snatching people off the streets—faces covered, names hidden.
This isn’t safety. It’s secrecy.
It’s not America.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/why-are-fe...
Federal agents are snatching people off the streets—faces covered, names hidden.
This isn’t safety. It’s secrecy.
It’s not America.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/why-are-fe...
Why Are Federal Agents Wearing Masks? It’s a Threat to American Democracy
Masked Federal Agents Are Undermining Trust—and Democracy
adamkinzinger.substack.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you need a mask to enforce the law, you don’t deserve a badge.
Federal agents are snatching people off the streets—faces covered, names hidden.
This isn’t safety. It’s secrecy.
It’s not America.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/why-are-fe...
Federal agents are snatching people off the streets—faces covered, names hidden.
This isn’t safety. It’s secrecy.
It’s not America.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/why-are-fe...
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I’m 79 years old today.
A few days ago, several grad students I know (who are 50 years younger than me) sat around a big oak table in my house and asked me questions about my life.
I wanted to share some of our conversation with you. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-conversation-on-my-79th
A few days ago, several grad students I know (who are 50 years younger than me) sat around a big oak table in my house and asked me questions about my life.
I wanted to share some of our conversation with you. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-conversation-on-my-79th
June 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’m 79 years old today.
A few days ago, several grad students I know (who are 50 years younger than me) sat around a big oak table in my house and asked me questions about my life.
I wanted to share some of our conversation with you. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-conversation-on-my-79th
A few days ago, several grad students I know (who are 50 years younger than me) sat around a big oak table in my house and asked me questions about my life.
I wanted to share some of our conversation with you. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/a-conversation-on-my-79th
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Have you ever met a MAGA artist? MAGA poet? MAGA comedian?
They create nothing. They find nothing poetic. They possess no humor.
They are miserable people who try to impose their misery on others.
They create nothing. They find nothing poetic. They possess no humor.
They are miserable people who try to impose their misery on others.
June 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Have you ever met a MAGA artist? MAGA poet? MAGA comedian?
They create nothing. They find nothing poetic. They possess no humor.
They are miserable people who try to impose their misery on others.
They create nothing. They find nothing poetic. They possess no humor.
They are miserable people who try to impose their misery on others.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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AOC: Are you aware that President Trump's DOJ is investigating United Health Care for criminal insurance fraud?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
June 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
AOC: Are you aware that President Trump's DOJ is investigating United Health Care for criminal insurance fraud?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
RFK JR: I am not aware of that investigation
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump DOJ is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud in Medicare Advantage?
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AOC: You are not aware that the Trump Department of Justice is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud of Medicare Advantage that you have jurisdiction over?
June 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
AOC: You are not aware that the Trump Department of Justice is investigating the largest insurance company in America for fraud of Medicare Advantage that you have jurisdiction over?
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Congratulations to Rep. Robert Garcia for being elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee.
The work of this committee has never been more critical. Let’s get the American people the accountability they deserve.
The work of this committee has never been more critical. Let’s get the American people the accountability they deserve.
June 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations to Rep. Robert Garcia for being elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee.
The work of this committee has never been more critical. Let’s get the American people the accountability they deserve.
The work of this committee has never been more critical. Let’s get the American people the accountability they deserve.
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A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirms what immigrant advocates have long warned: ICE has deported American citizens.
ICE Has Deported at Least 70 U.S. Citizens
GAO confirms ICE deported U.S. citizens due to systemic failures — and the agency still doesn’t know how many more it’s wrongly targeting
migrantinsider.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirms what immigrant advocates have long warned: ICE has deported American citizens.
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Jeffries: "Not a scintilla of evidence to date has been presented that I have seen to justify the notion that there was an imminent threat to the United States of America. If the administration has evidence to the contrary, come up to present it."
June 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Jeffries: "Not a scintilla of evidence to date has been presented that I have seen to justify the notion that there was an imminent threat to the United States of America. If the administration has evidence to the contrary, come up to present it."
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The most powerful figure in Congress is insisting that a measure passed by Congress in an effort to reassert Congress's rightful role in the constitutional order is actually unconstitutional and his Congress should have *less* authority and influence.
The saddest set of eunuchs in world history.
The saddest set of eunuchs in world history.
well that's a take
*HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON SPEAKS TO REPORTERS
*JOHNSON: WAR POWERS ACT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
*HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON SPEAKS TO REPORTERS
*JOHNSON: WAR POWERS ACT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
June 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The most powerful figure in Congress is insisting that a measure passed by Congress in an effort to reassert Congress's rightful role in the constitutional order is actually unconstitutional and his Congress should have *less* authority and influence.
The saddest set of eunuchs in world history.
The saddest set of eunuchs in world history.
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A whistleblower says Emil Bove, Trump's nominee for a federal appeals court, told subordinates he was willing to ignore court orders in order to fulfill Trump's deportation efforts.
Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says
www.nytimes.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A whistleblower says Emil Bove, Trump's nominee for a federal appeals court, told subordinates he was willing to ignore court orders in order to fulfill Trump's deportation efforts.
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Today’s unsigned, unexplained #SCOTUS ruling clearing the way for removals of migrants to third countries without any additional process is a disaster—not just on the merits, but because of the government misbehavior that it not only refuses to punish, but effectively rewards.
Me, via “One First”:
Me, via “One First”:
161. The Court's Disastrous Ruling in the Third-Country Removal Case
The majority did not just greenlight an especially odious immigration policy without any explanation; it did so in a case in which the government defied the district court—twice—with no consequence.
www.stevevladeck.com
June 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today’s unsigned, unexplained #SCOTUS ruling clearing the way for removals of migrants to third countries without any additional process is a disaster—not just on the merits, but because of the government misbehavior that it not only refuses to punish, but effectively rewards.
Me, via “One First”:
Me, via “One First”:
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They were supposed to be deporting “gang members” and “criminals.”
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
June 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
They were supposed to be deporting “gang members” and “criminals.”
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
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[email protected] is standing up to oligarchy and fighting to make New York City affordable for working people.
It's no wonder that billionaires and corporations are spending a fortune to defeat him.
If you’re a NYC voter, I urge you to rank him #1 on your ballot today.
It's no wonder that billionaires and corporations are spending a fortune to defeat him.
If you’re a NYC voter, I urge you to rank him #1 on your ballot today.
June 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
[email protected] is standing up to oligarchy and fighting to make New York City affordable for working people.
It's no wonder that billionaires and corporations are spending a fortune to defeat him.
If you’re a NYC voter, I urge you to rank him #1 on your ballot today.
It's no wonder that billionaires and corporations are spending a fortune to defeat him.
If you’re a NYC voter, I urge you to rank him #1 on your ballot today.
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I didn’t have the Supreme Court destroying the authority of federal district courts on my bingo card. But in retrospect that’s perhaps where all this shadow docket decision-making was going all along.
Really scary stuff.
Really scary stuff.
June 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I didn’t have the Supreme Court destroying the authority of federal district courts on my bingo card. But in retrospect that’s perhaps where all this shadow docket decision-making was going all along.
Really scary stuff.
Really scary stuff.
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Mike Johnson is taking advantage of the loophole he found in the Bible that makes lying perfectly OK.
Mike Johnson brazenly lies: "We are not cutting Medicaid. The president has said that and I have said that. We're all said that. We're strengthening the program."
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mike Johnson is taking advantage of the loophole he found in the Bible that makes lying perfectly OK.
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Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
Criminalizing pregnancy: A record number of women were prosecuted the year after Dobbs
They were targeted for substance use, miscarriages, and stillbirths, largely driven by fetal personhood laws.
www.motherjones.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
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Ruiz: Why did the report include citations that don’t exist?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions in that report are accurate
Ruiz: How can they be accurate if they did not exist?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions in that report are accurate
Ruiz: How can they be accurate if they did not exist?
June 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Ruiz: Why did the report include citations that don’t exist?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions in that report are accurate
Ruiz: How can they be accurate if they did not exist?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions in that report are accurate
Ruiz: How can they be accurate if they did not exist?
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Congress appropriated the money for transportation projects. If Congress wanted to tie it to immigration for some reason they could have, but they didn’t. A Transportation Secretary is not Congress.
June 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Congress appropriated the money for transportation projects. If Congress wanted to tie it to immigration for some reason they could have, but they didn’t. A Transportation Secretary is not Congress.