Dr Karen Smith🌲🍂🕷🐇🐈 💚🇮🇪🎶🎭📽️🎞💙😷💉🕯️🦋🌻
@karenapsmith.bsky.social
Taught HE over 25 years, Dep Head Cass Art School. Film/Media scholar programmer/cinemas/cult/horror/gothic/folk horror/music/neighbourhoods/audiences/gentrification/ScalaCinema
UCL+KCL
Lived opposite Grenfell Tower for over 20 years 💚 W10 to WKen London
UCL+KCL
Lived opposite Grenfell Tower for over 20 years 💚 W10 to WKen London
Pinned
Metamorphosis! Théophile Steinlen, late 19th century. wellcomecollection.org/works/p8bvjn...
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This is just some ordinary dude no one had ever heard of, quietly getting by, and the administration has decided in a fit of pique to hound him for the rest of his life because otherwise they'd have to tacitly admit they're capricious incompetent villains. Just let him live, ffs
BREAKING: At 7am ET, in response to the emergency overnight filing, Judge Xinis issued a TRO barring the Trump administration from re-detaining Abrego Garcia.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191...
Memorandum and Order – #114 in Abrego Garcia v. Noem (D. Maryland, 8:25-cv-02780) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM ORDER granting 112 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; Respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Petitioner in ICE custody until this Court can receive further briefing from the partie...
www.courtlistener.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This is just some ordinary dude no one had ever heard of, quietly getting by, and the administration has decided in a fit of pique to hound him for the rest of his life because otherwise they'd have to tacitly admit they're capricious incompetent villains. Just let him live, ffs
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In June of this year, DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin forcefully proclaimed on social media that Kilmar Abrego Garcia “will never go free on American soil”
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
December 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
In June of this year, DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin forcefully proclaimed on social media that Kilmar Abrego Garcia “will never go free on American soil”
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
Today he was released by a federal judge
He spent this evening with his family
In Maryland
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This entire article is positive about Trump Gold Cards. It contains positive quotes about it from Trump, Lutnick and a CEO. It contains no quotes from the many critics of the program. This is sandwiched between 6 posts about Erika Kirk. CBS is lost.
December 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This entire article is positive about Trump Gold Cards. It contains positive quotes about it from Trump, Lutnick and a CEO. It contains no quotes from the many critics of the program. This is sandwiched between 6 posts about Erika Kirk. CBS is lost.
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At what point do they start claiming that Trump has super strength and can read minds?
Lutnick: "The president sleeps less than me. I sleep 5 hours a night. The president sleeps 4 hours a night! And he's working all the time. He calls me late at night, he wants to talk about the day. He's on it all the time. It is the most impressive thing you've ever seen."
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
At what point do they start claiming that Trump has super strength and can read minds?
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The mood in Sweden, across the political spectrum:
"For Trump, European Democracy is the Largest Threat" - DN
"Trump's New Strategy Drags the World to Hell" - Aftonbladet
"The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a Threat to Europe" - SvD
"For Trump, European Democracy is the Largest Threat" - DN
"Trump's New Strategy Drags the World to Hell" - Aftonbladet
"The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a Threat to Europe" - SvD
December 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The mood in Sweden, across the political spectrum:
"For Trump, European Democracy is the Largest Threat" - DN
"Trump's New Strategy Drags the World to Hell" - Aftonbladet
"The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a Threat to Europe" - SvD
"For Trump, European Democracy is the Largest Threat" - DN
"Trump's New Strategy Drags the World to Hell" - Aftonbladet
"The 'Donroe Doctrine' is a Threat to Europe" - SvD
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so people are being obligated to set something that is legally private to public for the government to read?
the narrative is to stop terrorism or something but if they're private, then what's the problem? the logic isn't working, is it
"that isn't legal" just has no meaning anymore lol
the narrative is to stop terrorism or something but if they're private, then what's the problem? the logic isn't working, is it
"that isn't legal" just has no meaning anymore lol
December 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
so people are being obligated to set something that is legally private to public for the government to read?
the narrative is to stop terrorism or something but if they're private, then what's the problem? the logic isn't working, is it
"that isn't legal" just has no meaning anymore lol
the narrative is to stop terrorism or something but if they're private, then what's the problem? the logic isn't working, is it
"that isn't legal" just has no meaning anymore lol
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Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ramirez to Noem: "You lied on the record and you lied to members of this committee. You violated court orders by not turning around deportation flights bound for El Salvador where we know that hundreds of people under your leadership reported they were raped, beaten, and nearly died."
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Fox News will applaud this but can you imagine their coverage if President Biden hatched a secret plan to take over Fox News and revamp its programming to be nicer to him
New WSJ reporting: "During a December visit to Washington, David Ellison offered assurances to Trump administration officials that if he bought Warner, he'd make sweeping changes to CNN, a common target of President Trump's ire, people familiar with the matter said..."
Behind Paramount’s Relentless Campaign to Woo Warner Discovery and President Trump
David Ellison has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Discovery, taking his case directly to shareholders after Netflix clinched a deal.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Fox News will applaud this but can you imagine their coverage if President Biden hatched a secret plan to take over Fox News and revamp its programming to be nicer to him
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) will potentially treat opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi to all U.S. law enforcement agencies.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Authoritarian and fascist
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Authoritarian and fascist
Leaked Memo: DOJ To List, Target Anti-Trump Activists as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will potentially treat opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi to all U.S. law enforcement agencies.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Authoritarian and fascist
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Authoritarian and fascist
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Leaked Pam Bondi memo targets 'anyone who isn’t a Trump supporter': investigator
www.rawstory.com/leaked-pam-b...
www.rawstory.com/leaked-pam-b...
Leaked Pam Bondi memo targets 'anyone who isn’t a Trump supporter': investigator
A leaked memo by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directs the Justice Department and FBI to compile a list of groups that may be labeled “domestic terrorism” organizations based on political views rela...
www.rawstory.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Leaked Pam Bondi memo targets 'anyone who isn’t a Trump supporter': investigator
www.rawstory.com/leaked-pam-b...
www.rawstory.com/leaked-pam-b...
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🚨Pam Bondi just ordered the FBI to compile a list of American "extremists" and to establish a bounty fund to reward tipsters, per DOJ memo leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
FBI Making List of American “Extremists,” Leaked Memo Reveals
Are you on Trump's naughty list?
www.kenklippenstein.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🚨Pam Bondi just ordered the FBI to compile a list of American "extremists" and to establish a bounty fund to reward tipsters, per DOJ memo leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
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In a leaked memo, AG Pam Bondi told the DOJ to compile a “list of groups or entities engaged in acts that may constitute domestic terrorism,” suggesting the department could target Americans based on their political beliefs rather than their actions.
Leaked Memo: DOJ To List, Target Anti-Trump Activists as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Read more here.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In a leaked memo, AG Pam Bondi told the DOJ to compile a “list of groups or entities engaged in acts that may constitute domestic terrorism,” suggesting the department could target Americans based on their political beliefs rather than their actions.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) will potentially treat opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi to all U.S. law enforcement agencies. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Leaked Memo: DOJ To List, Target Anti-Trump Activists as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will potentially treat opponents of President Donald Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi to all U.S. law enforcement agencies. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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In 2021, Jared Kushner claimed he was leaving politics. Instead, armed with billions in funding from Middle East autocrats, he is brokering “peace” deals for Trump that double as real estate ventures and positioning himself at the center of Trump's media ambitions. None of it is an accident.
The Disturbing Return Of The Prodigal Son-In-Law
Jared Kushner is so back, and what he's up to should concern us all.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
In 2021, Jared Kushner claimed he was leaving politics. Instead, armed with billions in funding from Middle East autocrats, he is brokering “peace” deals for Trump that double as real estate ventures and positioning himself at the center of Trump's media ambitions. None of it is an accident.
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JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
Git - Farage that is
Left: Nigel Farage saying he won't wear a mask as flu cases soar in a flu current flu outbreak overwhelming hospitals and GP practices
Right: That time Nigel Farage chose to wear a mask, and also chose to get a covid vaccine
Right: That time Nigel Farage chose to wear a mask, and also chose to get a covid vaccine
December 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Git - Farage that is
He actually said that?
Out loud?
In public?
On the record?
Revolting
Out loud?
In public?
On the record?
Revolting
Lutnick: "Now these people make a gift to the United States of America of $1 million, so you know these are the best people coming in. This is raising the value of the people coming into this country."
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
He actually said that?
Out loud?
In public?
On the record?
Revolting
Out loud?
In public?
On the record?
Revolting
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GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
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I think Trump might have said he was the greatest president of all time and Hassett quickly disagreed that he was the greatest country leader of all time
QUICK: The 3 leading candidates for Fed Chair are Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett, & Christopher Waller. Do you think any of them are Trump sock puppets?
ELIZABETH WARREN: Are you kidding?
Q: Hassett said he'll maintain the Fed independence
W: Sure. Remind me when he last disagreed w/ Trump publicly
ELIZABETH WARREN: Are you kidding?
Q: Hassett said he'll maintain the Fed independence
W: Sure. Remind me when he last disagreed w/ Trump publicly
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I think Trump might have said he was the greatest president of all time and Hassett quickly disagreed that he was the greatest country leader of all time
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This is not the way a market economy works. It is the way a system of state or kleptocratic capitalism works.
Warren: "The president says here's what he thinks should happen to CNN. If that doesn't make your hair stand up, I don't know what does. That's him saying, 'You've got to make a deal w/me. That might involve a $1m a dinner & buying crypto & getting rid of a pesky news outfit I don't like'"
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is not the way a market economy works. It is the way a system of state or kleptocratic capitalism works.
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Republicans are laser focused on affordability (they are not)
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Republicans are laser focused on affordability (they are not)
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On a daily basis Musk claims Western civilization’s success or failure can be determined by skin pigment. He is a gutter racist.
Please see my pinned post.
Please see my pinned post.
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
On a daily basis Musk claims Western civilization’s success or failure can be determined by skin pigment. He is a gutter racist.
Please see my pinned post.
Please see my pinned post.