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Atheist and humanist with a keen interest in politics, moral philosophy, nature, photography, history, science, classical music, and many other subjects. Living close to the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK.
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People need to start considering at least the possibility that the last free and fair American election already happened and that no more of them lie ahead of us
If you are not at least considering that possibility there is a good deal of modern history you need to re-read
ASAP
If you are not at least considering that possibility there is a good deal of modern history you need to re-read
ASAP
January 11, 2026 at 3:11 AM
People need to start considering at least the possibility that the last free and fair American election already happened and that no more of them lie ahead of us
If you are not at least considering that possibility there is a good deal of modern history you need to re-read
ASAP
If you are not at least considering that possibility there is a good deal of modern history you need to re-read
ASAP
Trump promised to crackdown hard on Iran if this happened. Seems he's more interested in cracking down hard on people who protest against him and ICE.
BBC News - Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as Iran protests continue - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as Iran protests continue - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as Iran protests continue
There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests continued.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Trump promised to crackdown hard on Iran if this happened. Seems he's more interested in cracking down hard on people who protest against him and ICE.
BBC News - Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as Iran protests continue - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Medics describe overwhelmed hospitals as Iran protests continue - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
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Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
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So. We've learned a little more about the shooting, namely that witnesses report that the two ICEholes that got out of the truck gave the driver conflicting orders; one to leave and one to get out of her vehicle.
First, here is DHS Use of Force policy in full.
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www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...
First, here is DHS Use of Force policy in full.
🧵
www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...
www.dhs.gov
January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
So. We've learned a little more about the shooting, namely that witnesses report that the two ICEholes that got out of the truck gave the driver conflicting orders; one to leave and one to get out of her vehicle.
First, here is DHS Use of Force policy in full.
🧵
www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...
First, here is DHS Use of Force policy in full.
🧵
www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...
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Stephen Miller’s cousin 👇🏽
January 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Stephen Miller’s cousin 👇🏽
Trump threatens the Iranian regime with strong retribution if they shoot peaceful protesters, but condones the shooting of an American protester by his own Government's agents. He has no shame.
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Trump threatens the Iranian regime with strong retribution if they shoot peaceful protesters, but condones the shooting of an American protester by his own Government's agents. He has no shame.
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These people are emotionally damaged and this one has the ear of the president
January 8, 2026 at 10:22 PM
These people are emotionally damaged and this one has the ear of the president
Vance says that if the shooting in Minneapolis is viewed from almost any other angle, it is clear the victim tried to run the ICE agent down. So publish these videos so we can all see.
January 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Vance says that if the shooting in Minneapolis is viewed from almost any other angle, it is clear the victim tried to run the ICE agent down. So publish these videos so we can all see.
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The Trump Admin begins the cover up.
January 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The Trump Admin begins the cover up.
A New World disorder? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t dignify Trump with talk of a ‘new world order’ – there’s nothing new or ordered about this chaos | Aditya Chakrabortty
The US president’s grotesque theatrics on the world stage are an opportunistic distraction from his falling domestic ratings, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
A New World disorder? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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An ICE agent saying "I don't care" and preventing an innocent woman who's been shot from receiving medical care are not the words or actions of officers lawfully protecting themselves and the community. These are the words of sociopaths happy with murder.
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM
An ICE agent saying "I don't care" and preventing an innocent woman who's been shot from receiving medical care are not the words or actions of officers lawfully protecting themselves and the community. These are the words of sociopaths happy with murder.
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Harold Davis, 2015
Clematis on Black
Clematis on Black
January 8, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Harold Davis, 2015
Clematis on Black
Clematis on Black
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Right after Renée Good’s disgusting murder, a ICE goon was filmed kicking her memorial candles.
Absolutely vile.
Absolutely vile.
January 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Right after Renée Good’s disgusting murder, a ICE goon was filmed kicking her memorial candles.
Absolutely vile.
Absolutely vile.
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“God damn them all.”
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“God damn them all.”
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Mayor Jacob Frey: “There’s little I can say again that will make this situation better, but I do have a message for our community, for our city, and I have a message for ICE — To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis”
I wish more officials would abandon decorum when situations are truly egregious
I wish more officials would abandon decorum when situations are truly egregious
January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: “There’s little I can say again that will make this situation better, but I do have a message for our community, for our city, and I have a message for ICE — To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis”
I wish more officials would abandon decorum when situations are truly egregious
I wish more officials would abandon decorum when situations are truly egregious
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Meanwhile near where they killed Renee Good ICE was terrorizing a high school — and now Minneapolis has canceled school for the week.
None of this is about safety. A lawless regime with no guardrails.
None of this is about safety. A lawless regime with no guardrails.
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Meanwhile near where they killed Renee Good ICE was terrorizing a high school — and now Minneapolis has canceled school for the week.
None of this is about safety. A lawless regime with no guardrails.
None of this is about safety. A lawless regime with no guardrails.
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It sounds like they're keeping the money. More likely, they've refused to accept such bets since the evidence of manipulation via inside-knowledge, is high. So, the real headline is, people wanting to manipulate the game complain about enforced fairness.
January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
It sounds like they're keeping the money. More likely, they've refused to accept such bets since the evidence of manipulation via inside-knowledge, is high. So, the real headline is, people wanting to manipulate the game complain about enforced fairness.
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A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
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Couldn't agree more! 🎯 We can't rely on Trump's America.
"The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions."
https://bit.ly/4bpSs4R
"The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions."
https://bit.ly/4bpSs4R
The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: time to move together, faster and further | Editorial
Editorial: The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Couldn't agree more! 🎯 We can't rely on Trump's America.
"The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions."
https://bit.ly/4bpSs4R
"The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions."
https://bit.ly/4bpSs4R
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The government is saying that violence rules. That snatching foreign leaders and territories, and shooting US citizens in their cars at point blank range, is justified. That resistance is not only futile, it is dangerous. They can say these things. But they cannot force us to believe them.
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 AM
The government is saying that violence rules. That snatching foreign leaders and territories, and shooting US citizens in their cars at point blank range, is justified. That resistance is not only futile, it is dangerous. They can say these things. But they cannot force us to believe them.
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Seems like every new Epstein files event results in the US bombing or invading someone.
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Seems like every new Epstein files event results in the US bombing or invading someone.