Norm IV
@njm4.bsky.social
Political animal, RPG GM, data omnivore and writer.
This is how a completely innocent man eager to clear his name acts.
He asks for quick and public hearings and wants everything out there in the hands of the public so it can't be cherry picked or spun.
This is a post about Jack Smith and Donald Trump.
He asks for quick and public hearings and wants everything out there in the hands of the public so it can't be cherry picked or spun.
This is a post about Jack Smith and Donald Trump.
Jack Smith’s lawyers ask Jordan for open hearing after closed-door testimony
The former special counsel’s attorneys also want the full videotape of Smith’s deposition to be released.
www.politico.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This is how a completely innocent man eager to clear his name acts.
He asks for quick and public hearings and wants everything out there in the hands of the public so it can't be cherry picked or spun.
This is a post about Jack Smith and Donald Trump.
He asks for quick and public hearings and wants everything out there in the hands of the public so it can't be cherry picked or spun.
This is a post about Jack Smith and Donald Trump.
Regressive movements are fueled by selfishness and grievance. This is the same lexical game of using the Code Words of "Woke" and "DEI" instead of "Equality".
As Hitler allowed his followers to blame the jews instead of themselves, MAGA lets these losers believe their privilege does not exist.
As Hitler allowed his followers to blame the jews instead of themselves, MAGA lets these losers believe their privilege does not exist.
This was posted on X by the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commn.
It’s not that we talk about “identity” & “race” too much. It’s that they wanted to hijack the language,legitimacy & infrastructure we created to vindicate the rights of Black people & women for THEIR race & identity.
It’s not that we talk about “identity” & “race” too much. It’s that they wanted to hijack the language,legitimacy & infrastructure we created to vindicate the rights of Black people & women for THEIR race & identity.
December 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Regressive movements are fueled by selfishness and grievance. This is the same lexical game of using the Code Words of "Woke" and "DEI" instead of "Equality".
As Hitler allowed his followers to blame the jews instead of themselves, MAGA lets these losers believe their privilege does not exist.
As Hitler allowed his followers to blame the jews instead of themselves, MAGA lets these losers believe their privilege does not exist.
Shocked.
No way.
Trump lied?
No way.
Trump lied?
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Shocked.
No way.
Trump lied?
No way.
Trump lied?
You just keep telling me how these tariffs are good for business and are helping us...
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
You just keep telling me how these tariffs are good for business and are helping us...
Do NOT let his bullshit become facts.
As before, he inherited a great economy. It took a lot of idiotic interference to fuck it up this badly this fast.
As before, he inherited a great economy. It took a lot of idiotic interference to fuck it up this badly this fast.
December 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Do NOT let his bullshit become facts.
As before, he inherited a great economy. It took a lot of idiotic interference to fuck it up this badly this fast.
As before, he inherited a great economy. It took a lot of idiotic interference to fuck it up this badly this fast.
Oh, did you really think this was going to be about me? No, children. I'm going to prove my innocence by showing that Trump was indeed guilty.
BREAKING: Jack Smith just revealed that Trump broke the law, in his statement to the House.
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Oh, did you really think this was going to be about me? No, children. I'm going to prove my innocence by showing that Trump was indeed guilty.
One notes the general tone bespeaking Rodents on a threatened vessel noting their paws might get wet soon.
December 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One notes the general tone bespeaking Rodents on a threatened vessel noting their paws might get wet soon.
The interesting part is that this is obviously an effect of publicity, and people reprioritizing based on ICE/Trump.
And it is showing that public opinion is dead set against them.
And it is showing that public opinion is dead set against them.
December 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The interesting part is that this is obviously an effect of publicity, and people reprioritizing based on ICE/Trump.
And it is showing that public opinion is dead set against them.
And it is showing that public opinion is dead set against them.
Big government is not necessarily a bad thing, so much as it is a natural effect of a successful one.
Morrison’s Rules of Economics/The Economic Ties to Freedom
Morrison’s First Rule of Economics.
medium.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Big government is not necessarily a bad thing, so much as it is a natural effect of a successful one.
Gee.
98% of those surveyed report decreased or destroyed morale from a regime that doesn't want to govern so much as it wants to gut the Constitutional guardrails and consolidate power.
Shocked.
98% of those surveyed report decreased or destroyed morale from a regime that doesn't want to govern so much as it wants to gut the Constitutional guardrails and consolidate power.
Shocked.
U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned Careers
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Gee.
98% of those surveyed report decreased or destroyed morale from a regime that doesn't want to govern so much as it wants to gut the Constitutional guardrails and consolidate power.
Shocked.
98% of those surveyed report decreased or destroyed morale from a regime that doesn't want to govern so much as it wants to gut the Constitutional guardrails and consolidate power.
Shocked.
It's not about governing, it is about consolidating.
December 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
It's not about governing, it is about consolidating.
Simplifying the complicated is the goal here, as MAGA does not really have policies so much as it has grievance. Progress is the simple and correct answer to Trump's #Regressivism.
The next Democratic administration will have the greatest chance of succeeding if it promises a truly Progressive agenda to counter Trump's demented #Regressivism.
Including removing Citizens United and taking corporations out of government, as well as dismantling the surveillance state.
Including removing Citizens United and taking corporations out of government, as well as dismantling the surveillance state.
New contract shows Palantir is working on a tech platform for another federal agency that works with ICE | Fortune
The contract language suggests the new relationship aims to root out fraud including “wedding-based schemes” in immigration services applications.
fortune.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Simplifying the complicated is the goal here, as MAGA does not really have policies so much as it has grievance. Progress is the simple and correct answer to Trump's #Regressivism.
The next Democratic administration will have the greatest chance of succeeding if it promises a truly Progressive agenda to counter Trump's demented #Regressivism.
Including removing Citizens United and taking corporations out of government, as well as dismantling the surveillance state.
Including removing Citizens United and taking corporations out of government, as well as dismantling the surveillance state.
New contract shows Palantir is working on a tech platform for another federal agency that works with ICE | Fortune
The contract language suggests the new relationship aims to root out fraud including “wedding-based schemes” in immigration services applications.
fortune.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The next Democratic administration will have the greatest chance of succeeding if it promises a truly Progressive agenda to counter Trump's demented #Regressivism.
Including removing Citizens United and taking corporations out of government, as well as dismantling the surveillance state.
Including removing Citizens United and taking corporations out of government, as well as dismantling the surveillance state.
I appreciate the writer's rare self-awareness.
Conservatism was never full-on Regression, but it was the restarting point of Wealthy White Men pushing back on ideas of equality.
However, that #regressiveness now owns the GOP, and there is precious little patriotism or honesty left.
Conservatism was never full-on Regression, but it was the restarting point of Wealthy White Men pushing back on ideas of equality.
However, that #regressiveness now owns the GOP, and there is precious little patriotism or honesty left.
December 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I appreciate the writer's rare self-awareness.
Conservatism was never full-on Regression, but it was the restarting point of Wealthy White Men pushing back on ideas of equality.
However, that #regressiveness now owns the GOP, and there is precious little patriotism or honesty left.
Conservatism was never full-on Regression, but it was the restarting point of Wealthy White Men pushing back on ideas of equality.
However, that #regressiveness now owns the GOP, and there is precious little patriotism or honesty left.
Powell and Biden created the top performing economy in the G20 when everyone predicted a recession. Powell has been the force keeping Trump's economy from disaster.
Understand that.
A smart politician would be begging him to stay on. Trump, of course, wants him gone.
Understand that.
A smart politician would be begging him to stay on. Trump, of course, wants him gone.
The case for more Fed rate cuts could rest on a 'systematic overcount' of jobs numbers
There are indications that policymakers will be more inclined to cut further if the labor market stays weak.
www.cnbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Powell and Biden created the top performing economy in the G20 when everyone predicted a recession. Powell has been the force keeping Trump's economy from disaster.
Understand that.
A smart politician would be begging him to stay on. Trump, of course, wants him gone.
Understand that.
A smart politician would be begging him to stay on. Trump, of course, wants him gone.
Very simply, if Republicans had policies that would win votes and keep them in power, they wouldn't need to gerrymander.
Trump’s redistricting effort fails in Indiana as GOP lawmakers deliver rare rebuke
Republicans hold a 40-10 advantage in the state senate but still rejected Trump’s pressure. ‘Hoosiers are very independent.’
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Very simply, if Republicans had policies that would win votes and keep them in power, they wouldn't need to gerrymander.
The United States declared measles eliminated in 2000, And yet, thanks to the anti-science #Regressives, we have record cases and outbreaks.
And trust me, just like unpalatable economic numbers, we are only seeing a sliver.
And trust me, just like unpalatable economic numbers, we are only seeing a sliver.
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates
A state epidemiologist said the spike in cases came in the wake of Thanksgiving travel and a lack of vaccinations. At least 16 cases were traced to a church.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The United States declared measles eliminated in 2000, And yet, thanks to the anti-science #Regressives, we have record cases and outbreaks.
And trust me, just like unpalatable economic numbers, we are only seeing a sliver.
And trust me, just like unpalatable economic numbers, we are only seeing a sliver.
Obviously, we can borrow enough money to shovel at Billionaires and Corporations in Tax breaks that have not yet, in 45 years, really trickled down, but the #Regressives refuse to spend money on keeping the rest of us healthy or out of medical debt.
Senate blocks Democrats’ bill to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies
The chamber also blocked a Republican bill to give Americans up to $1,500 to spend on health care instead of extending the subsidies.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Obviously, we can borrow enough money to shovel at Billionaires and Corporations in Tax breaks that have not yet, in 45 years, really trickled down, but the #Regressives refuse to spend money on keeping the rest of us healthy or out of medical debt.
And Heritage is and has been a big part of it, but all the 'behind-the-scenes' actors are coming out now...
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
And Heritage is and has been a big part of it, but all the 'behind-the-scenes' actors are coming out now...
And under oath.
Not like it is any surprise. No honor, honesty, or patriotism in these people. Just loyalty to their dictator.
Not like it is any surprise. No honor, honesty, or patriotism in these people. Just loyalty to their dictator.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
And under oath.
Not like it is any surprise. No honor, honesty, or patriotism in these people. Just loyalty to their dictator.
Not like it is any surprise. No honor, honesty, or patriotism in these people. Just loyalty to their dictator.
No shit.
The lowest in either terms.
The lowest in either terms.
Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
No shit.
The lowest in either terms.
The lowest in either terms.
Sadly, this administration has literally no idea what it is doing. Yes, Trump's a reactionary, sputtering, 15-watt bulb on a 50-year old circuit in an abandoned tenement. But his administration is a corporatocratic nightmare, destroying our own markets to help the Chinese. e.g. "Soybeans".
Apparently China is faring better in world trade since the US imposed tariffs—- we showed them, didnt we? www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
China’s Trade Surplus Tops $1 Trillion, Underscoring Its Export Dominance
The historic milestone comes as China adds high-end manufacturing strength to its established dominance in lower-end goods.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sadly, this administration has literally no idea what it is doing. Yes, Trump's a reactionary, sputtering, 15-watt bulb on a 50-year old circuit in an abandoned tenement. But his administration is a corporatocratic nightmare, destroying our own markets to help the Chinese. e.g. "Soybeans".