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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · Dec 29

At the advent of Trumpism, many conservative pundits asked, "Why is the GOP abandoning conservatism? Conservatism is about personal freedom and pragmatism, not populist mobs! Where did this wholly different thing come from?"

MAGA isn't a deviation from conservatism, but the apotheosis of it. /1

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Dec 29

BASH: One of the concerns is that Elon Musk has billions tied up in govt contracts. You don't see a conflict of interest?

CHRIS SUNUNU: Everyone has a conflict of interest

BASH: But that's a pretty big one

SUNUNU: He's so rich he's removed from the potential financial influence

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 42m

The expert in question, Mona Yacoubian, analyzed the recent Qatar security guarantee without once mentioning the corrupt payments including the $400M plane.

That she ascribes this administration’s influence as contributing to the deal may say more about her agenda than Netanyahu’s.

CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy · 3h

Middle East expert says U.S. pressure on Netanyahu made "critical difference" in reaching deal

President Trump announced on Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of a peace agreement. Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with analysis.

www.cbsnews.com

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 7h

BREAKING: Federal judge officially found ICE violated people’s rights during raids in Chicago, conducted unlawful arrests.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1h

Trump wasn’t an actual billionaire until the second term crypto scams.

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

President Trump’s declaration that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed is the latest clash between two feuding billionaires.

The Bad Blood Between Trump and Pritzker Goes Back Decades

President Trump’s declaration that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed is the latest clash between two feuding billionaires.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1h

The central premise of conservatism is a feeling that others are less deserving.

In the early 90s, the GOP discovered a corollary to this: conservatives will believe literally anything that backs this narrative as long as you can get them to tune out facts to the contrary.

Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 13h

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · 3h

Penguin losing its mind over bubbles...

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#bluesky #animals #wildlife #nature

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 2h

The motto of conservatism:

“For me, but not for thee.”

James F. McGrath (ReligionProf) @religionprof.bsky.social · 3h

The loudest denouncers are usually also perpetrators.

www.metrotimes.com/news/michiga...

Michigan Republican pushing pornography ban linked to porn site, records show - Detroit Metro Times

A Republican state lawmaker leading a campaign to ban pornography in Michigan appears to have had an account on a pornographic hook-up website that promised users they could “find sex” and “get laid…

www.metrotimes.com

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 2h

God, I need to get offline.

Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 7h

A surprising upside to Taylor Swift's very mid new album:

Galvanizing thousands of extremely online Swifties to campaign against the use of generative AI for creative work.

Fans Call on Taylor Swift to ‘Do Better’ After Accusations of Using AI for Promo Videos

A scavenger hunt campaign to promote Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl resulted in a viral #SwiftiesAgainstAI campaign.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 2h

The only issue where Dems don’t poll underwater.

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 7h

Durbin on whether Democrats can use reining in ICE in Chicago as a precondition to rein in the government says “can’t do that. It’s gotta be health care all the way.”

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 3h

Popehat’s in some rare form.

Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 5h

OK. It's going to be coming out soon because of the relentless investigations of Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, so I might as well admit it before the news breaks:

I am the General Counsel of Antifa.

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 7h

Very probably, the greater error in judgment is winding up being uttered in the same breath as Douglas Murray.

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 7h

Tip of the hat to the Six Napoleons gif. Deep cut.

a man in a suit and tie sitting in a chair

ALT: a man in a suit and tie sitting in a chair

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 7h

If your plan is to post immigration agents and/or soldiers at polling places in swing districts/states to scare away Democratic voters, you then also have to cripple their capacity to mail in their ballot as an alternative.

This was always coming.

Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 7h

every so often Justice Alito says something during Supreme Court oral argument that makes me perk up and go uhh lol this man's brain is pickled in conservative crank juice fr fr

today was one such day

ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/bost-...

Sam Alito Is Just Asking Questions About Mail-In Voting

In Illinois, Democrats passed a law making it easier for people to cast absentee ballots. Alito was ready to give the Republican challenging the law some free advice.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 8h

He will absolutely post people outside of polling places.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 15h

I’m not sure any undecided voters will even listen to a Dem message.

They might simply be looking for authentic-seeming candidates who will entertain them.

Bernie’s popularity comes from, “Hey, here’s this entertaining old guy who doesn’t equivocate, and his insta meme is funny.”

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 16h

Once again, I’m wondering why Democrats aren’t running with a straightforward message of “despotism is un-American and unaffordable” right now and all the way into the midterms.

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 15h

I seem to remember that was the core message of 2024, and no one cared.

The valueless voters who will make the difference in swing districts care about two things: do I feel rich, and what special benefits or status will people like me receive from Trump?

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 16h

Once again, I’m wondering why Democrats aren’t running with a straightforward message of “despotism is un-American and unaffordable” right now and all the way into the midterms.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

When this is all over, Dems will wring their hands about prosecuting the criminals of this era, in the interest of “moving forward.”

That’s like refusing to disinfect a wound in the name of healing.

Corruption without consequences is called “practice.”

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

www.forbes.com

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

Guess no one cares…

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals

One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.

www.forbes.com

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

Could have been real.

Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

If you hand over the nuclear codes to someone who starts nuking people, you don’t get to say, “I didn’t vote for him to start nuking people.”

You gave him the NUCLEAR. CODES.

What the fuck did you think that vote was about?

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 2d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

This is the undisputed image of Trumpism.

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

This is out of hand. These agents are there to cause trouble and violence, not to keep people safe. These are the scenes that play out in war torn, destitute countries - not America.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

If it's not illegal, Trump has no interest in doing it.

tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: The White House has threatened mass layoffs if the government shutdown continues, saying they have the power and must protect vital services.

But such cuts may be unlawful and unnecessary, budget experts, legal scholars and unions say

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal

www.nytimes.com

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

Hell yeah.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

It's so funny how the "cancelled" commentators are the ones everyone hears from most incessantly.

Eli Valley @elivalley.bsky.social · 1d

As one of the countless people *actually* cancelled by Bari Weiss, via her vast favor-trading networks of fellow nepotistic gatekeepers in media and publishing, I think both of these asinine dipshits should go fuck themselves.

Matt Yglesias QT'ing Corey Walker

I didn’t rejoice at her cancellation and got cancelled myself at roughly the same time, but I am sincerely jealous that no regime-aligned billionaire has even fit to curry favor with the Trump administration by giving me a huge sum of money.
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The vitriol against Bari Weiss is just thinly-veiled jealousy by people who rejoiced at "cancelling" her in 2020 and are furious she managed to get fabulously wealthy in an infamously brutal and low-paying industry.

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Scott Fenstermaker @scottfenstermaker.bsky.social · 1d

When you become one of those people who thought only the cold open and Weekend Update were funny, are *you* out of touch, or is *literally everyone else*?

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 1d

The “Saturday Night Live” Season 51 premiere’s cold open grabbed headlines for its Pete Hegseth parody—but where “SNL” really shone last weekend was with a subtle, more culturally savvy sketch, Erik Adams writes. https://theatln.tc/TW9updam