Decimus
@decimus.bsky.social
𝙳𝚊𝚍, 𝚖𝚒𝚡𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚌𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎. 𝙸𝙰𝚃𝚂𝙴 𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛. 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚠 𝙱𝙱 𝙺𝚒𝚗𝚐. 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇲🇽
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Worth noting, I guess, that inside of a year we've gone from administration officials taking selfies of themselves at CECOT and bragging about how it's hell on earth to now getting their horrible little media worms to kill stories about it
December 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Worth noting, I guess, that inside of a year we've gone from administration officials taking selfies of themselves at CECOT and bragging about how it's hell on earth to now getting their horrible little media worms to kill stories about it
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It's equivalent to Pam Bondi making a declaration: we're on the side of the child traffickers, not their victims. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US justice department halts funding for human-trafficking survivors
DoJ has nearly $90m appropriated by Congress to support victims, but organizations say funding has been cut
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It's equivalent to Pam Bondi making a declaration: we're on the side of the child traffickers, not their victims. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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After two decades on the books, a little-used federal law is being activated in ways that could turn immigration screening into the backbone of a far-reaching DNA surveillance system.
It wouldn’t stop at the border.
Story: bit.ly/44Eod6j
It wouldn’t stop at the border.
Story: bit.ly/44Eod6j
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
After two decades on the books, a little-used federal law is being activated in ways that could turn immigration screening into the backbone of a far-reaching DNA surveillance system.
It wouldn’t stop at the border.
Story: bit.ly/44Eod6j
It wouldn’t stop at the border.
Story: bit.ly/44Eod6j
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🧵For those who missed it, they just Trump-proofed the Fed.
A big fuck you to Trump.
The sleepy old pedo has to be losing his shit over this.
Trump will probably take it to the Supreme Court, who will rule that Trump has the power to fire and appoint regional Fed bank presidents.
A big fuck you to Trump.
The sleepy old pedo has to be losing his shit over this.
Trump will probably take it to the Supreme Court, who will rule that Trump has the power to fire and appoint regional Fed bank presidents.
The Fed just ‘Trump-proofed’ itself with a unanimous move to preempt a potential leadership shake-up | Fortune
“If I’m reading this properly, they just Trump-proofed the Fed.”
fortune.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🧵For those who missed it, they just Trump-proofed the Fed.
A big fuck you to Trump.
The sleepy old pedo has to be losing his shit over this.
Trump will probably take it to the Supreme Court, who will rule that Trump has the power to fire and appoint regional Fed bank presidents.
A big fuck you to Trump.
The sleepy old pedo has to be losing his shit over this.
Trump will probably take it to the Supreme Court, who will rule that Trump has the power to fire and appoint regional Fed bank presidents.
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SCOOP: Flock left at least 60 of its AI-powered, people-tracking surveillance cameras exposed and livestreaming to the open internet. We tracked ourselves. The exposure highlights the power of these cameras and types of things they're tracking. Not just cars.
www.404media.co/flock-expose...
www.404media.co/flock-expose...
Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves.
Flock left at least 60 of its people-tracking Condor PTZ cameras live streaming and exposed to the open internet.
www.404media.co
December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
SCOOP: Flock left at least 60 of its AI-powered, people-tracking surveillance cameras exposed and livestreaming to the open internet. We tracked ourselves. The exposure highlights the power of these cameras and types of things they're tracking. Not just cars.
www.404media.co/flock-expose...
www.404media.co/flock-expose...
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A violent Neo Nazi organization with close ties to and funding from the Kremlin appears suddenly to get a green light from Kash Patel's FBI.
Neo-Nazi terror group steps up US operations as FBI pulls back
Online activity shows the Base, headed by alleged Russian asset Rinaldo Nazzaro, sees US and Ukraine as key centers
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A violent Neo Nazi organization with close ties to and funding from the Kremlin appears suddenly to get a green light from Kash Patel's FBI.
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You’ll recall I told you that if Bondi violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act, it would trigger a lawsuit. That’s what Schumer’s resolution does. It directs the Senate Majority Leader to file federal civil action against the government over failure to release the Epstein files. 1/
December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
You’ll recall I told you that if Bondi violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act, it would trigger a lawsuit. That’s what Schumer’s resolution does. It directs the Senate Majority Leader to file federal civil action against the government over failure to release the Epstein files. 1/
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Estimated distribution of dark matter making up 22% of the mass of the universe and dark energy making up 74%, with 'normal' matter making up only 0.4% of the mass of the universe.
Credit: NASA
Credit: NASA
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Estimated distribution of dark matter making up 22% of the mass of the universe and dark energy making up 74%, with 'normal' matter making up only 0.4% of the mass of the universe.
Credit: NASA
Credit: NASA
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The Hellcats — a retired Marine drill instructor, former Navy helicopter pilot, former Marine captain, and former Army special operations officer — are running for Congress in 2026. Democrats need to flip three Republican seats to win a House majority reut.rs/4pQsn3z
Could a group of women veteran ‘Hellcats’ help Democrats flip the House in 2026?
The name Hellcats pays homage to the first female Marines of World War One.
reut.rs
December 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Hellcats — a retired Marine drill instructor, former Navy helicopter pilot, former Marine captain, and former Army special operations officer — are running for Congress in 2026. Democrats need to flip three Republican seats to win a House majority reut.rs/4pQsn3z
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An investigation conducted by The Washington Post and Bellingcat concluded that Operation Narnia, targeting Iranian nuclear scientists, killed at least 71 civilians.
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
US backed Operation Narnia from the start | The Jerusalem Post
At least 71 civilians were killed during Operation Narnia, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear scientists, about which the US was informed before it began.
www.jpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
An investigation conducted by The Washington Post and Bellingcat concluded that Operation Narnia, targeting Iranian nuclear scientists, killed at least 71 civilians.
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
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Don’t forget. Biden’s DoJ was investigating uncharged third parties in the Epstein files up until the last minute. Trump shut down the investigation, sent the files to DC, & fired the prosecutors. They went through them, redacted Trump’s name, then elected not to release them and closed the matter.
December 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Don’t forget. Biden’s DoJ was investigating uncharged third parties in the Epstein files up until the last minute. Trump shut down the investigation, sent the files to DC, & fired the prosecutors. They went through them, redacted Trump’s name, then elected not to release them and closed the matter.
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Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
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The hypocrisy is just so blatant.
Mom Who Demanded LGBTQ+ Book Ban Arrested For Plot To Kidnap Her Own Daughter As 'Scare Tactic'
www.comicsands.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The hypocrisy is just so blatant.
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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The time to demand Bondi’s resignation or impeachment is NOW. Press them hard, put them on the defensive, and make this a key issue in the midterms.
It highlights everything wrong with the GOP — cult like loyalty to Trump, complete lawlessness, elite entitlement, etc.
It highlights everything wrong with the GOP — cult like loyalty to Trump, complete lawlessness, elite entitlement, etc.
#EpsteinCoverup is so blatantly hamfisted, it's political malpractice if Dems don't attack full bore: Impeach Bondi as the means to make it a defining issue next year in run-up to midterms.
December 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted by her prior work as a lobbyist at a firm that represented the insurer’s parent company.
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted by her prior work as a lobbyist at a firm that represented the insurer’s parent company.
bit.ly
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted by her prior work as a lobbyist at a firm that represented the insurer’s parent company.
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In which @deanbaker13.bsky.social reminds Democrats how to talk about ACA and health care costs. (If I say "gift link" will you be more likely to click?)
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Obamacare Lowered Healthcare Cost Growth #34,706
Post-ACA healthcare spending grew much less than forecast, cutting projected costs by trillions and saving households about $5,800 each.
cepr.net
December 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In which @deanbaker13.bsky.social reminds Democrats how to talk about ACA and health care costs. (If I say "gift link" will you be more likely to click?)
cepr.net/publications...
cepr.net/publications...
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Nebuchadnezzar, by William Blake, 1795-1805 (flipped) #NetflixPartner
December 20, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Nebuchadnezzar, by William Blake, 1795-1805 (flipped) #NetflixPartner
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Bonta: The Ninth Circuit refused to stay the order. And so, for the first time in six months, we have no National Guard deployed on the streets of California.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
December 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Bonta: The Ninth Circuit refused to stay the order. And so, for the first time in six months, we have no National Guard deployed on the streets of California.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
Popok: Have they been taken off the streets?
Bonta: They have. It was required as of, I believe, Monday.
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USAID was not dismantled by accident. It was a deliberate hit job by the Christian right, backed and financed by Heritage Foundation. Strip the language of charity away and what remains is ideology, power, and control.
‘Trojan horse moment’: anti-rights groups seize chance to fill void left by US aid cuts
Ultra-conservative Christian organisations look to reshape global health landscape as new aid agreements open door to demands restricting family planning services
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
USAID was not dismantled by accident. It was a deliberate hit job by the Christian right, backed and financed by Heritage Foundation. Strip the language of charity away and what remains is ideology, power, and control.
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Dr. Kirk Moore did not deny giving fake COVID-19 vaccine cards and throwing out vaccine doses. “All that stuff is true,” he told @sltrib.com and ProPublica.
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social
Pam Bondi Dismissed Charges Against a Surgeon Who Falsified Vaccine Cards. It Emboldened Others With Similar Cases.
A Utah surgeon’s victory in a vaccine fraud case has encouraged other “medical freedom” advocates to consider seeking leniency for similar charges. “This undermines every layer of the system that prot...
www.propublica.org
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Dr. Kirk Moore did not deny giving fake COVID-19 vaccine cards and throwing out vaccine doses. “All that stuff is true,” he told @sltrib.com and ProPublica.
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social
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Trump has a clear preference for anti-Semites. It's unambiguous.
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Trump has a clear preference for anti-Semites. It's unambiguous.
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The person charged with enforcing the laws is an open lawbreaker, assisted by a team of open lawbreakers, backed by a Congressional majority indifferent to lawbreaking, supported by a Supreme Court that privileges them to break the law.
It has no legitimacy whatsoever.
It has no legitimacy whatsoever.
The person charged with enforcing the laws is himself a law breaker. In such a state, do laws even have any legitimacy?
December 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The person charged with enforcing the laws is an open lawbreaker, assisted by a team of open lawbreakers, backed by a Congressional majority indifferent to lawbreaking, supported by a Supreme Court that privileges them to break the law.
It has no legitimacy whatsoever.
It has no legitimacy whatsoever.