Gordon Luster
@gordonluster.bsky.social
I'm an old American guy living in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. I have been a geologist, statistician, English teacher, web editor, and cafe boss. I deplore fascism, racism, nationalism, sexism, and irrationalism. I like classical music and jazz. (No DMs)
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My latest in @lawfaremedia.org: Nihilistic Violent Extremists (NVE) closely resemble two other forms of mass violence that have evaded simple characterization: incels and school shooters. Ambitious efforts to better classify such violence should be applauded. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/a-te...
A Terrorism of Vengeance
Understanding incels, school shooters, and the new category of terrorism, “nihilistic violent extremism.”
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December 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My latest in @lawfaremedia.org: Nihilistic Violent Extremists (NVE) closely resemble two other forms of mass violence that have evaded simple characterization: incels and school shooters. Ambitious efforts to better classify such violence should be applauded. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/a-te...
Shameful
As Europe is preparing for conflict with Russia, Pete retreats. Republicans sold America’s integrity and values for Russian blood money. If only more Americans traveled abroad instead of burying their heads in Fox News they’d realize how tragic this is.
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Shameful
I wonder where his Mar-a-Lago bunker will be. Under the sea? With a secret sub base? With a staff of teenyboppers? Built by russia? Well, why not? Don't be so negative.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the shocking admission by Donald Trump’s DOJ in a court case where the DOJ admits to a secret project underneath the ballroom which they claim is needed to protect Donald Trump’s life for “national security purposes.”
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Trump Makes SHOCK ADMISSION on his SECRET BUNKER
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I wonder where his Mar-a-Lago bunker will be. Under the sea? With a secret sub base? With a staff of teenyboppers? Built by russia? Well, why not? Don't be so negative.
That's quite a list. The USA has a surfeit of despicables in high places.
December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
That's quite a list. The USA has a surfeit of despicables in high places.
I think it's a mixed bag, but there is certainly a lot we need to answer for, especially now.
I’ve personally labeled The United States of America a rogue and terrorist nation and must be held accountable and liable for more then 275+ years of crimes against humanity.
Times this by 8 billion people and we might be able to get something done.
Times this by 8 billion people and we might be able to get something done.
December 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I think it's a mixed bag, but there is certainly a lot we need to answer for, especially now.
No way. Respect is something to be earned, not demanded. This man's grave will have to be hidden away or closely guarded against urine stains disrespectfully applied by his weary public.
December 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
No way. Respect is something to be earned, not demanded. This man's grave will have to be hidden away or closely guarded against urine stains disrespectfully applied by his weary public.
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"Climate alarmism" = information the fossil-fuel companies don't want anybody to hear
An absolute bedrock institution for understanding how the planet works, just civilization-scaled vandalism by the most incurious morons on Earth
December 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
"Climate alarmism" = information the fossil-fuel companies don't want anybody to hear
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#GVerse In a stunning moment, Republican Chip Roy just admitted that Republicans only have garbage to offer the American people. Woah!!!
December 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
#GVerse In a stunning moment, Republican Chip Roy just admitted that Republicans only have garbage to offer the American people. Woah!!!
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But they are at peace now. Mm hmm.
Gaza’s Government Media Office reports Israel has broken terms of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire at least 738 times since it took effect on October 10, killing at least 386 Palestinians, while severely restricting shipments of food, shelter, medicine, fuel and other basic goods into Gaza.
December 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
But they are at peace now. Mm hmm.
Ah, I detect that the donald's stock is definitely falling this week.
About time. Let's hope for some really embarrassing Epstein pix to finish him off.
About time. Let's hope for some really embarrassing Epstein pix to finish him off.
Fuck Donald J Trump and every fucking person that has ever voted for him and supported him
He is a fucking piece of Shit
He is a fucking piece of Shit
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ah, I detect that the donald's stock is definitely falling this week.
About time. Let's hope for some really embarrassing Epstein pix to finish him off.
About time. Let's hope for some really embarrassing Epstein pix to finish him off.
Trump is an obvious candidate for Uranus.
I think all of the tech bros should be first to the Mars colony.
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump is an obvious candidate for Uranus.
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“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner
December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner
A country does not magically grow exactly the right mix of people it needs on its own. A better mix can always be achieved by importing or exporting some folks.
The USA has benefitted greatly from the works of its immigrants—from Nobel winners at the top to farm workers near the bottom.
The USA has benefitted greatly from the works of its immigrants—from Nobel winners at the top to farm workers near the bottom.
December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A country does not magically grow exactly the right mix of people it needs on its own. A better mix can always be achieved by importing or exporting some folks.
The USA has benefitted greatly from the works of its immigrants—from Nobel winners at the top to farm workers near the bottom.
The USA has benefitted greatly from the works of its immigrants—from Nobel winners at the top to farm workers near the bottom.
There has been talk about some hardened bunker-type facility to be stuck under there, so maybe no joke.
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
There has been talk about some hardened bunker-type facility to be stuck under there, so maybe no joke.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
It looks like he's wearing thin on a lot of folks.
Good.
Good.
Mr President.
At long last,
Have you no decency???
At long last,
Have you no decency???
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It looks like he's wearing thin on a lot of folks.
Good.
Good.
Examination of the reasons why trump always gets away with it would reveal much about the slimy subsurface workings of government.
Face it any other president would’ve been removed from office by now.
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Examination of the reasons why trump always gets away with it would reveal much about the slimy subsurface workings of government.
Avoiding this screwup would have required trump to think just a bit, but like reading and empathizing, thinking is not something that trump does.
December 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Avoiding this screwup would have required trump to think just a bit, but like reading and empathizing, thinking is not something that trump does.
Quiet support
Japan’s Silent Entry Into the War Nobody Expect This | Russia Didn’t See This Coming!
YouTube video by Rachel Maddow Latest
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December 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Quiet support
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"I defected from a totalitarian regime, and like hell am I going to be cowed again," & "I'm pissed off as hell about people capitulating to Trump"
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
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She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"I defected from a totalitarian regime, and like hell am I going to be cowed again," & "I'm pissed off as hell about people capitulating to Trump"
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
Thread 1/5🧵
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
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Eloquently expressed
Trump is a petty, cruel, small man.
Don Lemon said what millions are thinking.
Fuck Trump.
Don Lemon said what millions are thinking.
Fuck Trump.
December 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Eloquently expressed
It's humiliating that the USA can't find a way, or even much motivation, to topple the murderous trump regime. Every day that passes adds to our humiliation. We are a pathetic shithole country.
There is never a day that goes by anymore that we don't learn of a new disgusting, vile, inhumane actions of the billionaire governing class.
Had a sheet cake to celebrate starving people, and killing people off with a cholera pandemic in Sudan. Where there's an active genocide.
#SheShed
Had a sheet cake to celebrate starving people, and killing people off with a cholera pandemic in Sudan. Where there's an active genocide.
#SheShed
December 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It's humiliating that the USA can't find a way, or even much motivation, to topple the murderous trump regime. Every day that passes adds to our humiliation. We are a pathetic shithole country.