Fred
@fredp82.bsky.social
Teufelshund, former Hill staffer, and never Trumper.
Gangster states and the Middle East are my bag, baby.
Gangster states and the Middle East are my bag, baby.
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Is the envoy to Russia or from Russia?
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Is the envoy to Russia or from Russia?
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Pete Hegseth is right: Mark Kelly shouldn't be a senator.
He should take Hegseth's job and be SECDEF.
I'll be on MSNOW at 4pm to talk more about it.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
He should take Hegseth's job and be SECDEF.
I'll be on MSNOW at 4pm to talk more about it.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Senator Mark Kelly Is in the Wrong Job
He should be secretary of defense.
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Pete Hegseth is right: Mark Kelly shouldn't be a senator.
He should take Hegseth's job and be SECDEF.
I'll be on MSNOW at 4pm to talk more about it.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
He should take Hegseth's job and be SECDEF.
I'll be on MSNOW at 4pm to talk more about it.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Threatening someone with a uniform inspection is the most POG shit I've ever heard in my life.
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Threatening someone with a uniform inspection is the most POG shit I've ever heard in my life.
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Tom Friedman’s piece in the NYT today again brings up the specter of Neville Chamberlain in ‘39. I disagree.
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
@nicollewallace.bsky.social @mcfaulmike.bsky.social @benrhodes.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social have we lost all ability to put oneself in someone else’s shoes? If not, then why is this hard? We’d never consider a proposal like the one we/Putin (gross) offered Ukraine
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Tom Friedman’s piece in the NYT today again brings up the specter of Neville Chamberlain in ‘39. I disagree.
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
A better analogy is saying to Hitler: “keep the Sudetenland, don’t worry about the Holocaust, & we’ll give you a few years to rearm to attack into Belgium again. Let’s sign that!”
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Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
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“Three in four Americans also say Trump would need congressional approval before taking military action in Venezuela, including just over half of Republicans.”
x.com/cbsnewspoll/...
x.com/cbsnewspoll/...
CBS News Poll on X: "*New* CBS News poll: Most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela, say Trump hasn't explained Those prioritizing economy say Trump not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, handling of inflation slip https://t.co/KakzLzE7p2" / X
*New* CBS News poll: Most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela, say Trump hasn't explained Those prioritizing economy say Trump not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, handling of inflation slip https://t.co/KakzLzE7p2
x.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“Three in four Americans also say Trump would need congressional approval before taking military action in Venezuela, including just over half of Republicans.”
x.com/cbsnewspoll/...
x.com/cbsnewspoll/...
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Trump is weak. Now is the best time to call into Republican representatives to sign onto the Ukraine discharge petition.
bsky.app/profile/ogre...
bsky.app/profile/ogre...
Only 4 Republican house representatives need to sign this discharge petition in support of Ukraine to force a vote. Call your Republican representative now.
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
Discharge Petition No. 8, Bill Number: H.Res. 518, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Gregory W. Meeks DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Gregory W. Meeks, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution p...
clerk.house.gov
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Trump is weak. Now is the best time to call into Republican representatives to sign onto the Ukraine discharge petition.
bsky.app/profile/ogre...
bsky.app/profile/ogre...
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I've been a local elected official in PA and the idea that anyone could commit voter fraud at scale here is insane. We have hand-marked paper ballots that vary from township to township, for God's sake. When school boards are up, they vary every 2-3 miles if there are wards.
November 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I've been a local elected official in PA and the idea that anyone could commit voter fraud at scale here is insane. We have hand-marked paper ballots that vary from township to township, for God's sake. When school boards are up, they vary every 2-3 miles if there are wards.
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When people insist that Hillary or Harris won, but Trump cheated or had powerful influencers behind the scenes or were robbed by Dark Forces We Can't See, or were beaten by rubles or oil or whatever, they're no different from the MAGA people in 2020.
HRC and Harris lost fair and square.
HRC and Harris lost fair and square.
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
When people insist that Hillary or Harris won, but Trump cheated or had powerful influencers behind the scenes or were robbed by Dark Forces We Can't See, or were beaten by rubles or oil or whatever, they're no different from the MAGA people in 2020.
HRC and Harris lost fair and square.
HRC and Harris lost fair and square.
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I support the Priess Plan.
I already have a counterproposal:
Russia pulls forces/proxies out of Ukraine—all of it—and removes offensive weapons from regions bordering Ukraine.
Pays for all war damage—and reconstruction.
All Russians engaged in war crimes stand trial.
And Ukraine can join any alliance it damn well pleases.
Russia pulls forces/proxies out of Ukraine—all of it—and removes offensive weapons from regions bordering Ukraine.
Pays for all war damage—and reconstruction.
All Russians engaged in war crimes stand trial.
And Ukraine can join any alliance it damn well pleases.
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I support the Priess Plan.
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The chairman of the Senate Armed Services is not a fan of the Trump admin’s Ukraine peace plan.
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services is not a fan of the Trump admin’s Ukraine peace plan.
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Coalition building
Tom, you're a white male. You don't get to lecture me about women's rights. And you have no idea what I'm like, so you can shove that shit back up your ass.
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Coalition building
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now we're talkin'
I don't not trust this administration to do whatever they can to stay in power and hide from accountability.
One way to guard against this is a complete blow out with record level participation across the country, similar to what we recently saw in the special election.
One way to guard against this is a complete blow out with record level participation across the country, similar to what we recently saw in the special election.
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
now we're talkin'
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Since this is basically a Kremlin wishlist, it would be a disaster if Trump tried to shove this down Zelensky's throat. Let's hope that doesn't happen. Right now, Trump has actually gotten tougher on Putin (sanctions, allowing ATACMs strikes into Russia).
Story here with exclusive new details: The Trump admin and Russian officials have drawn up a sweeping new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine that envisions major concessions from Kyiv and urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept it...
via @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/2353...
via @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/2353...
US and Russian officials draft new peace plan for Ukraine
Sweeping 28-point proposal would include territorial concessions and rollback of American military assistance
www.ft.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Since this is basically a Kremlin wishlist, it would be a disaster if Trump tried to shove this down Zelensky's throat. Let's hope that doesn't happen. Right now, Trump has actually gotten tougher on Putin (sanctions, allowing ATACMs strikes into Russia).
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“Chinese elites see Trump as “very soft” on their country…He is described as a president unconstrained by liberal principles, who weakens America’s standing…China has learned how to intimidate America’s President…”
economist.com/internationa...
economist.com/internationa...
Beijing insiders’ plan to play Donald Trump
They see America’s president as a golden opportunity for China
economist.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“Chinese elites see Trump as “very soft” on their country…He is described as a president unconstrained by liberal principles, who weakens America’s standing…China has learned how to intimidate America’s President…”
economist.com/internationa...
economist.com/internationa...
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Vote. Protest. Vote. Donate. Vote. Organize. Vote. Talk to your neighbors. Vote. Stay informed. Vote. Keep a sense of humor. Vote.
Also, vote
Also, vote
Tom, I’m a follower and someone who listens to you, and reads what you have to say. Stop arguing with nonsense. Instead, tell us, every day, what we need to do to stop fascism/ authoritarianism. Please.
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Vote. Protest. Vote. Donate. Vote. Organize. Vote. Talk to your neighbors. Vote. Stay informed. Vote. Keep a sense of humor. Vote.
Also, vote
Also, vote
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Unhinged hatred of Ukraine has become a litmus test for conspiracists and authoritarians.
“Employees working on Ukr policy were asked to watch Carlson’s monologues, which were rife with conspiracy theories about the war, to delete past tweets in support of Ukr aid..”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
“Employees working on Ukr policy were asked to watch Carlson’s monologues, which were rife with conspiracy theories about the war, to delete past tweets in support of Ukr aid..”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The Crack-Up at the Heritage Foundation Is a Warning Sign for MAGA World
By defending a controversial Tucker Carlson interview, think tank president Kevin Roberts unleashed a flood of discontent in the conservative establishment.
www.wsj.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Unhinged hatred of Ukraine has become a litmus test for conspiracists and authoritarians.
“Employees working on Ukr policy were asked to watch Carlson’s monologues, which were rife with conspiracy theories about the war, to delete past tweets in support of Ukr aid..”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
“Employees working on Ukr policy were asked to watch Carlson’s monologues, which were rife with conspiracy theories about the war, to delete past tweets in support of Ukr aid..”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Tonight, the evil, terrorist nation of Russia is launching ballistic missiles and drones at civilians again, like they do every night.
Putin will rot
Putin will rot
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Tonight, the evil, terrorist nation of Russia is launching ballistic missiles and drones at civilians again, like they do every night.
Putin will rot
Putin will rot
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Just note that in 2024, voter turnout was 64.1% ... so fully ONE THIRD of registered US voters can't be bothered to vote .... even with early voting, mail-in voting, and same day voting.... compare that to say Germany who has 82% turnout on a single/ same-day vote. So stop complaining & just vote!!
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Just note that in 2024, voter turnout was 64.1% ... so fully ONE THIRD of registered US voters can't be bothered to vote .... even with early voting, mail-in voting, and same day voting.... compare that to say Germany who has 82% turnout on a single/ same-day vote. So stop complaining & just vote!!
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actual communism
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
actual communism
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And by popular demand, here is The Fairness Doctrine introductory summary translated by Sarah Huckabee Blutarsky’s close friend, The Incredible Hulk:
HULK TALK FAIRNESS DOCTRINE! LONG AGO, GOVERNMENT MAKE RULE FOR TV HULK WATCH TV MAKE HULK MAD SMASH TV! HULK HEAR RADIO HULK CONFUSED SMASH RADIO!
HULK TALK FAIRNESS DOCTRINE! LONG AGO, GOVERNMENT MAKE RULE FOR TV HULK WATCH TV MAKE HULK MAD SMASH TV! HULK HEAR RADIO HULK CONFUSED SMASH RADIO!
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
And by popular demand, here is The Fairness Doctrine introductory summary translated by Sarah Huckabee Blutarsky’s close friend, The Incredible Hulk:
HULK TALK FAIRNESS DOCTRINE! LONG AGO, GOVERNMENT MAKE RULE FOR TV HULK WATCH TV MAKE HULK MAD SMASH TV! HULK HEAR RADIO HULK CONFUSED SMASH RADIO!
HULK TALK FAIRNESS DOCTRINE! LONG AGO, GOVERNMENT MAKE RULE FOR TV HULK WATCH TV MAKE HULK MAD SMASH TV! HULK HEAR RADIO HULK CONFUSED SMASH RADIO!