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Kevin Korb

@kbkorb.bsky.social

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Researcher in philosophy of science and AI Naarm, Australia Sarcasm is my native dialect. My blog, loosely tied to Bayesian reasoning and argument analysis: https://bayesianwatch.wordpress.com/ Ex: FB, Twitter, Mastodon, Post (in order)

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 3h

While you're at it, America, why not just reintroduce slavery for all the non-Aryans?

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

Rationalization is one of humanity's superpowers.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

Because nothing speaks so loudly as pardoning the murderers of Capitol police.

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

I'm sure Fox will report it: "A scraggly bunch of losers went out and campaigned for terrorism on the weekend."

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

It's funny that he calls his new "followers" (in the military) suckers and losers, and they just accept that.

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

All true. I guess we can hope to sing loudly enough that someone else hears...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.

Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.

Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.

Authoritarianism hurts all of us.

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

"All we have is [Trump's] word for it."

Even if those he killed in the Caribbean were drug traffickers, that means they **weren't** terrorists, unlawful combatants or valid targets of military force.

It's called murder.

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 5h

You mean, why doesn't Trump do what he said he would do? Because he was lying.

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 6h

Well, one of America's problems is that people won't even state the obvious.

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 9d

My constituents want me to get to work but House Republicans are more concerned about protecting the Epstein files.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...

Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

www.nytimes.com

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 6h

To be exact, they're not protecting the files. They're protecting Trump from his own base.

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 6h

And thanks for the post, @asharangappa.bsky.social.

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 6h

"Tom Nichols writes ... that the military 'may soon face a terrible decision'."

They already did in the Caribbean @radiofreetom.bsky.social, and they blew it. Up and down the line, they need to be in the dock in The Hague.

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 6h

Trump is preparing the way to murder American citizens.

And the US military is going along with it (i.e., carrying out the murders).

So You've Decided to Target Random People with Military Force

Here's why it's illegal.

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 1d

Again, this is not what needs to be done. "Why are you breaking the law & violating the Constitution & your oath of office?" is the question. When he doesn't answer it, the next journalist needs to ask it, & then the next one, & the one after that. Stop giving him & John Thune free passes every day.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

FOX: You said last week that you would swear in Grijalva whenever she wants. She has written a letter to your office. You have not sworn her in. Doesn't your resistance add fuel to the fire that this is about Epstein?

MIKE JOHNSON: No. This is another partisan manufactured thing

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 19h

Heard about this earlier, and my jaw didn’t drop. You know who else isn’t surprised? Pretty much every Republican.

As someone who’s been a frequent target, none of this shocks me. I don’t expect real consequences from the right because I doubt today is the first day they heard about it.

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The Calitaliano Kid 😎🇺🇦🗽 @moved2italy.bsky.social · 17h

Here. Let me give you an example!

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 17h

Aw... poor little guy. He was born too late to wear it properly.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

"With the major donors revealed, it is clear Advance, contrary to its presentation, is hardly a movement of the ordinary person against 'the elite', but rather represents their interests." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...

Who are 'Advance' and what are they doing to our politics?

Launched in 2018 as a conservative answer to GetUp!, the group Advance likes to style itself as the voice of the average person against “the elite.

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 18h

Spotted in the wild—Advance, the movement of rich people masquerading as regular people, works overtime on 'being real'

Excerpt from Advance's submission to the Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change & Energy (available here www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStor...)

Attachment C
What ADVANCE means to its supporters. In their own words.
The following is a sample of responses from ADVANCE supporters when asked "What does
ADVANCE mean to you?" Some responses have been edited for spelling and punctuation but are otherwise reproduced exactly as they were written in the survey.

"A voice for the silent majority." Michael

"A voice for a normal person to question major parties on their policies." Bridget

"A proper voice to real people." Ben

"Advance is doing more to help Australians; especially upholding our values, than the major parties are doing." Greg

"They represent Hope. Our current politicians are weak and have no convictions beyond winning an election." Sandra

"[ADVANCE] stands for everyday Australians & giving the people the power to live in prosperity." Colleen

"Advance cares about the Australian people & the future of this country." Teresa

"A strong voice from every day Australians." Ralph

"Hope for a better, safer, more successful Australia." Lucille

"Hope." Keith

"A voice for what l believe in. One person cannot make a significant difference. A group of us can." Brian

"It is the only chance for true representation for many of us." Michael

"Advance is the revolt of ordinary Australians against the elites." Crispin

"Advance means supporting sane common sense policies with Australian families being supported and creating a national Patriotic identity and vision." Marc

"Fairness, common sense, practical solutions, one nation, one flag, true conservatism and family core values." Renee

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Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 18h

Wow! This gives me a lot of hope for when I become a billionaire!

Kevin Korb @kbkorb.bsky.social · 18h

ABC Australia documents Trump's historic corruption, as the US turns into a shithole country.

Investigating how crypto is making the Trumps hundreds of millions | Four Corners Documentary

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

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Madz @madz123.bsky.social · 22h

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES NOW!

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