Dwight McCabe
@dwightmc.bsky.social
Retired marketing exec. Recovering moderate concerned about the takeover of our democracy by billionaires. Some knowledge of history and foreign policy. I've lived in 5 countries on 3 continents but my adult life in the US.
And Trump is a Russian tool.
And Trump is a Russian tool.
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Dwight McCabe
@dwightmc.bsky.social
· May 16
🧵 I’ve talked a lot about disordered discourse, conspiracies, polarisation, denialism. But maybe the better question is: why does this keep happening? Why does our shared reality keep fracturing? What are the drivers I talk about as a dimension of disordered discourse?
I've just come back from the Cambridge Disinformation Summit where I gave the opening keynote, titled "Demanufacturing Consent - How Disordered Discourse is Destroying Democracy", featuring everything from Fake Hooves to Jackson Hinkle being the worst.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-FV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-FV...
Important
How social media has made us all unpaid serfs, slaving for free to get attention.
And how the mistaken belief in meritocracy glorifies the rich and successful while making those who struggle think they are to blame.
How social media has made us all unpaid serfs, slaving for free to get attention.
And how the mistaken belief in meritocracy glorifies the rich and successful while making those who struggle think they are to blame.
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Russia is a terrorist state masquerading as a country. Trump aspires to make the US emulate Russia. If you think this is hyperbole, you're not paying attention.
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Russia is a terrorist state masquerading as a country. Trump aspires to make the US emulate Russia. If you think this is hyperbole, you're not paying attention.
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This. It’s pathetic
If my partner were in the media and doing wildly unethical stuff for years I probably wouldn’t sit on it until I could use it to boost newsletter subscriptions.
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This. It’s pathetic
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Oh no 😱
Is the media finally treating Trump, who is clearly in rapid decline, the way they treated Biden?
It’s about fucking time! Who’s with me?
Is the media finally treating Trump, who is clearly in rapid decline, the way they treated Biden?
It’s about fucking time! Who’s with me?
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Oh no 😱
Is the media finally treating Trump, who is clearly in rapid decline, the way they treated Biden?
It’s about fucking time! Who’s with me?
Is the media finally treating Trump, who is clearly in rapid decline, the way they treated Biden?
It’s about fucking time! Who’s with me?
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Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
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This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is why a con man shouldn’t have been allowed to become President!
This 👇
This 👇
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
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“I really believe Putin wants peace” says Witkoff
⚡️ Putin just ordered a full push to force Russian identity and language onto occupied Ukrainian regions.
Putin Signs Decree to Intensify Russification Efforts in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
On November 25, Putin directed a push for Russian identity and language in occupied Ukrainian territories, continuing efforts to reshape cultural narratives.
united24media.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“I really believe Putin wants peace” says Witkoff
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November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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1. The Dems wanted renewed Obamacare subsidies.
2. Trump said no.
3. Then he said actually yes, I want them. I *need* them.
4. *His* party said no.
5. Trump said he never wanted them in the first place.
Some 24M Americans are in a jam because of this fool.
www.editorialboard.com/trump-now-wa...
2. Trump said no.
3. Then he said actually yes, I want them. I *need* them.
4. *His* party said no.
5. Trump said he never wanted them in the first place.
Some 24M Americans are in a jam because of this fool.
www.editorialboard.com/trump-now-wa...
Trump now wants what the Democrats wanted on health care. Just one problem: his party.
Some 24 million Americans are in a jam thanks to his carelessness.
www.editorialboard.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
1. The Dems wanted renewed Obamacare subsidies.
2. Trump said no.
3. Then he said actually yes, I want them. I *need* them.
4. *His* party said no.
5. Trump said he never wanted them in the first place.
Some 24M Americans are in a jam because of this fool.
www.editorialboard.com/trump-now-wa...
2. Trump said no.
3. Then he said actually yes, I want them. I *need* them.
4. *His* party said no.
5. Trump said he never wanted them in the first place.
Some 24M Americans are in a jam because of this fool.
www.editorialboard.com/trump-now-wa...
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On the eve of the holiday, a Trump family-linked crypto company disclosed in a securities filing that it had removed its senior leadership. The company's stock is down 72% since Eric and Don Jr rang the Nasdaq bell to launch the partnership.
We're covering it here. Happy Thanksgiving.
We're covering it here. Happy Thanksgiving.
Crypto Firm Tied to Trump Family Dismisses Its Top Executive
ALT5 Sigma dismissed two of its top leaders, according to a government filing.
www.barrons.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On the eve of the holiday, a Trump family-linked crypto company disclosed in a securities filing that it had removed its senior leadership. The company's stock is down 72% since Eric and Don Jr rang the Nasdaq bell to launch the partnership.
We're covering it here. Happy Thanksgiving.
We're covering it here. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Here's one office Dems could flip on Tuesday.
(No, it's not in TN!)
The Republican mayor of Roswell, a Georgia city of 90K, finished just one percentage point ahead of his Dem challenger on November 4. The runoff is in a few days.
One of my Dec elections to watch: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
(No, it's not in TN!)
The Republican mayor of Roswell, a Georgia city of 90K, finished just one percentage point ahead of his Dem challenger on November 4. The runoff is in a few days.
One of my Dec elections to watch: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Here's one office Dems could flip on Tuesday.
(No, it's not in TN!)
The Republican mayor of Roswell, a Georgia city of 90K, finished just one percentage point ahead of his Dem challenger on November 4. The runoff is in a few days.
One of my Dec elections to watch: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
(No, it's not in TN!)
The Republican mayor of Roswell, a Georgia city of 90K, finished just one percentage point ahead of his Dem challenger on November 4. The runoff is in a few days.
One of my Dec elections to watch: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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English mathematician & writer Ada Lovelace died #OTD in 1852.
Widely considered the first computer programmer. In the 1840s, she wrote the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.
The First Tech Visionary: www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-... #WomenInSTEM
Widely considered the first computer programmer. In the 1840s, she wrote the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.
The First Tech Visionary: www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-... #WomenInSTEM
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
English mathematician & writer Ada Lovelace died #OTD in 1852.
Widely considered the first computer programmer. In the 1840s, she wrote the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.
The First Tech Visionary: www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-... #WomenInSTEM
Widely considered the first computer programmer. In the 1840s, she wrote the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.
The First Tech Visionary: www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-... #WomenInSTEM
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In Michigan, “Up North” starts north of wherever you happen to live.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
Dreading the political fights over Thanksgiving dinner?
This Thanksgiving, we bring you ten things to argue about instead:
This Thanksgiving, we bring you ten things to argue about instead:
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In Michigan, “Up North” starts north of wherever you happen to live.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
If your goal was to destroy the US government to help Russia, Trump is doing a great job.
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If your goal was to destroy the US government to help Russia, Trump is doing a great job.
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If you have a moment on this fine Thanksgiving day check out our project here in the park. We study how moose shed fully developed papillomavirus fibromas with no scarring and no adverse effects on their reproductive capabilities.
If you can manage it please donate today.
gofund.me/babd9034
If you can manage it please donate today.
gofund.me/babd9034
Donate to Please Support our Research at ALTYNP, organized by Ominous Ann
Having found a research project here in the park, now its up to me to find fundin… Ominous Ann needs your support for Please Support our Research at ALTYNP
gofund.me
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you have a moment on this fine Thanksgiving day check out our project here in the park. We study how moose shed fully developed papillomavirus fibromas with no scarring and no adverse effects on their reproductive capabilities.
If you can manage it please donate today.
gofund.me/babd9034
If you can manage it please donate today.
gofund.me/babd9034
What matters is what people believe. If enough media repeat Trump's lies people believe them not the truth.
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What matters is what people believe. If enough media repeat Trump's lies people believe them not the truth.
The Trump regime's attempt to punish foreign visitors to the US will backfire. How many Americans visiting a national park carry proof of citizenship? (No, a driver's license isn't proof of citizenship). This won't work and will be withdrawn after much chaos.
Typical of this vindictive clown show.
Typical of this vindictive clown show.
Environmentalists and former agency employees warn of increased workloads for park employees at a time when park staffing is already low.By Jake BolsterU.S. citizenship will determine how expensive...
New US National Parks Fees For International Visitors Draw Scrutiny - Inside Climate News
Environmentalists and former agency employees warn of increased workloads for park employees at a time when park staffing is already low.
insideclimatenews.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Trump regime's attempt to punish foreign visitors to the US will backfire. How many Americans visiting a national park carry proof of citizenship? (No, a driver's license isn't proof of citizenship). This won't work and will be withdrawn after much chaos.
Typical of this vindictive clown show.
Typical of this vindictive clown show.
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And until 5 pm tomorrow, any donation to @rewildingbritain.org.uk will be doubled. Please pitch in if you can. www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/appeal
Winter appeal 2025 - Our Future is Wild
For 10 days, until 28 November, every donation will be doubled when you give to our appeal.
www.rewildingbritain.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
And until 5 pm tomorrow, any donation to @rewildingbritain.org.uk will be doubled. Please pitch in if you can. www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/appeal
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People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
People will die, and are currently dying, because RFK was granted one of the most powerful megaphones in the country. Two people who could have thrown barriers in front of his climb decided not to; there's a sex scandal here but it is not the biggest scandal.
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
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"Then you get older and realize that it’s not about you. You understand how much it means just to show up for others.
That’s what Thanksgiving has always been to me. It’s a holiday about showing up. A holiday built around the corporal acts of mercy. A holiday about being present."
That’s what Thanksgiving has always been to me. It’s a holiday about showing up. A holiday built around the corporal acts of mercy. A holiday about being present."
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Then you get older and realize that it’s not about you. You understand how much it means just to show up for others.
That’s what Thanksgiving has always been to me. It’s a holiday about showing up. A holiday built around the corporal acts of mercy. A holiday about being present."
That’s what Thanksgiving has always been to me. It’s a holiday about showing up. A holiday built around the corporal acts of mercy. A holiday about being present."
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why bother with dystopian fiction when the united states is already doing worse in real life
absolutely harrowing description of adx supermax in colorado boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
why bother with dystopian fiction when the united states is already doing worse in real life
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This is both offensive and intentional. If the ICE agents are "ignorant" they are willfully and deliberately ignorant. Their job is not to uphold the law but to terrorize non-white Americans in service to the white nationalist cause.
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is both offensive and intentional. If the ICE agents are "ignorant" they are willfully and deliberately ignorant. Their job is not to uphold the law but to terrorize non-white Americans in service to the white nationalist cause.