Mark Bardell
@markbardell.bsky.social
Chicago burbs. Independent thought, politics & life. Twin, PMP, introvert, AWMM marathons, scuba, hiking, travel, moderation, scotch. Searching for an elusive peace of mind.
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Say it with me: IMPEACH PAM BONDI
Every member of Congress voted to release the Epstein files except for one holdout. The DOJ blew the legal deadline because they’re running cover for Trump. Bondi broke the law.
Every member of Congress voted to release the Epstein files except for one holdout. The DOJ blew the legal deadline because they’re running cover for Trump. Bondi broke the law.
December 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Say it with me: IMPEACH PAM BONDI
Every member of Congress voted to release the Epstein files except for one holdout. The DOJ blew the legal deadline because they’re running cover for Trump. Bondi broke the law.
Every member of Congress voted to release the Epstein files except for one holdout. The DOJ blew the legal deadline because they’re running cover for Trump. Bondi broke the law.
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NEW: After months of the government telling the court under penalty of perjury that the US Attorney alone made the decision to charge Kilmar Abrego with a crime, there is now EVIDENCE tying Todd Blanche to the decision. More to come on Substack... storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#272 in United States v. Abrego Garcia (M.D. Tenn., 3:25-cr-00115) – CourtListener.com
NOTICE of Defendant's Supplemental Brief on United States' Motion to Quash (Redacted) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Hecker, Sean) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
storage.courtlistener.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
NEW: After months of the government telling the court under penalty of perjury that the US Attorney alone made the decision to charge Kilmar Abrego with a crime, there is now EVIDENCE tying Todd Blanche to the decision. More to come on Substack... storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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At AmericaFest, white Christian nationalist politics turn intimate. Attendees welcome ICE in their own towns, praise mass deportations, and talk about cleaning up cities. Diversity is framed as decay. Bigotry is wrapped as heritage and Christlike patriotism.
Erika Kirk welcomes attendees to first AmericaFest since husband's death, endorses JD Vance for president
Erika Kirk welcomed attendees to the annual AmericaFest conference, endorsing JD Vance to be the next president and paying tribute to her late husband Charlie.
www.foxnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
At AmericaFest, white Christian nationalist politics turn intimate. Attendees welcome ICE in their own towns, praise mass deportations, and talk about cleaning up cities. Diversity is framed as decay. Bigotry is wrapped as heritage and Christlike patriotism.
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Statement from Bill Clinton and he’s right. This isn’t about him. They are using him to deflect off Trump. They are hiding the files, pictures and redacting trump from them.
December 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Statement from Bill Clinton and he’s right. This isn’t about him. They are using him to deflect off Trump. They are hiding the files, pictures and redacting trump from them.
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so much winning
Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026
The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.
www.kentucky.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
so much winning
But she must either be in leg irons or strapped to a gurney like Hannibal Lecter.
Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."
December 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
But she must either be in leg irons or strapped to a gurney like Hannibal Lecter.
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Do it
Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."
December 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Do it
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For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues: theatln.tc/Du4KkLTo
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For 20 minutes, Americans watched Donald Trump address the nation, “drenched in pure panic as he tried to bully an entire nation into admitting he’s doing a great job,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues: theatln.tc/Du4KkLTo
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Washington Post's new headline is still wrong.
1. The release was not "huge."
2. DOJ missed the deadline to release all the files.
3, No mention of extensive redactions.
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1. The release was not "huge."
2. DOJ missed the deadline to release all the files.
3, No mention of extensive redactions.
Support independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Washington Post's new headline is still wrong.
1. The release was not "huge."
2. DOJ missed the deadline to release all the files.
3, No mention of extensive redactions.
Support independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
1. The release was not "huge."
2. DOJ missed the deadline to release all the files.
3, No mention of extensive redactions.
Support independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Yesterday played out exactly as many expected a cover-up. When 119 pages of grand jury documents are released entirely redacted, that goes far beyond protecting victims’ identities. A court ordered these records released, yet what the public received was effectively nothing.
December 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Yesterday played out exactly as many expected a cover-up. When 119 pages of grand jury documents are released entirely redacted, that goes far beyond protecting victims’ identities. A court ordered these records released, yet what the public received was effectively nothing.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna plan to draft articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi over the DOJ’s failure to release all Epstein files as required by law.
December 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna plan to draft articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi over the DOJ’s failure to release all Epstein files as required by law.
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‘I have a female for him’
December 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
‘I have a female for him’
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President Clinton is right. This is not getting as much attnetion as it should. The USA under Trumpstein is betraying this promise, which means any agreement involving Russia and the USA is not worth the paper it’s written on 🤷♂️ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapes...
December 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
President Clinton is right. This is not getting as much attnetion as it should. The USA under Trumpstein is betraying this promise, which means any agreement involving Russia and the USA is not worth the paper it’s written on 🤷♂️ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapes...
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Since you’re renaming stuff…
December 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Since you’re renaming stuff…
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Pretty much sums up America today.
December 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Pretty much sums up America today.
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🚨🚨 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says that a future DOJ could criminally prosecute Attorney General Pam Bondi and others in the administration for breaking the law in regards to the Epstein Files Transparency Act
December 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
🚨🚨 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says that a future DOJ could criminally prosecute Attorney General Pam Bondi and others in the administration for breaking the law in regards to the Epstein Files Transparency Act
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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Sean Glendening is the man covering up the Trumpstein files.
December 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Sean Glendening is the man covering up the Trumpstein files.
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"Attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn were officers of Epstein entities that obscured transactions, arranged cash for Epstein, made payments to women and facilitated marriages between women that turned out to be shams, The Wall Street Journal recently reported."
Exclusive | Senators Press FBI Over Failure to Investigate Epstein’s Lawyer and Accountant
The FBI never interviewed Darren Indyke or Richard Kahn about their work for Epstein; they deny knowing about Epstein’s crimes.
www.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Attorney Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn were officers of Epstein entities that obscured transactions, arranged cash for Epstein, made payments to women and facilitated marriages between women that turned out to be shams, The Wall Street Journal recently reported."
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Khanna: Congress is talking about possible impeachment. They're talking about inherent contempt for the attorney general or deputy attorney general—any justice department official who has obstructed justice could face prosecution in this administration or a future administration.
December 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Khanna: Congress is talking about possible impeachment. They're talking about inherent contempt for the attorney general or deputy attorney general—any justice department official who has obstructed justice could face prosecution in this administration or a future administration.
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WATCH-- Former AG Eric Holder says Congress should consider impeachment for the DOJ officials responsible for holding back the Epstein files: “That's a nuclear option that Congress has.”
December 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
WATCH-- Former AG Eric Holder says Congress should consider impeachment for the DOJ officials responsible for holding back the Epstein files: “That's a nuclear option that Congress has.”
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DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0