@th1ngsfallapart.bsky.social
Classical liberalism, representative democracy, equality before the law.
I try really hard to be sane, introspective and measured when I post online. Easier said than done.
I try really hard to be sane, introspective and measured when I post online. Easier said than done.
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James Bond supervillains threaten to blow up the world with their big laser unless you pay them a trillion dollars.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
James Bond supervillains threaten to blow up the world with their big laser unless you pay them a trillion dollars.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
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Opposition Flyer of the Day
November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Opposition Flyer of the Day
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More Republicans eyeing the exits amid threats and internal warfare.
Who saw this coming? They pour gasoline everywhere, then freak when the flames reach their doorstep.
Who saw this coming? They pour gasoline everywhere, then freak when the flames reach their doorstep.
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
More Republicans eyeing the exits amid threats and internal warfare.
Who saw this coming? They pour gasoline everywhere, then freak when the flames reach their doorstep.
Who saw this coming? They pour gasoline everywhere, then freak when the flames reach their doorstep.
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DOJ says Todd Blanche and Emil Bove provided legal advice on whether the planes should turn around.
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
DOJ says Todd Blanche and Emil Bove provided legal advice on whether the planes should turn around.
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BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
BREAKING:
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
“After receiving that legal advice, Secretary Noem directed that the AEA detainees who had been removed from the United States before the Court’s order could be transferred to the custody of El Salvador. “
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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It’s sad that “soldiers shouldn’t commit crimes” is a brave position for a Republican to take.
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It’s sad that “soldiers shouldn’t commit crimes” is a brave position for a Republican to take.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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If Trump were as focused on costs as he is on investigating his political opponents…
Maybe families wouldn't be so worried about how they're going to afford health insurance…
or groceries…
or childcare…
or rent.
But he doesn't care about you.
He only cares about himself.
Maybe families wouldn't be so worried about how they're going to afford health insurance…
or groceries…
or childcare…
or rent.
But he doesn't care about you.
He only cares about himself.
New: All 6 Dems from video say FBI is targeting them
Sen. Slotkin: "Last night, the FBI's Counterterrorism Division appeared to open an inquiry"
Sen. Kelly received FBI inquiry via sergeant at Arms, as did Reps. Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander and Houlahan, who say FBI "requesting interviews"
Sen. Slotkin: "Last night, the FBI's Counterterrorism Division appeared to open an inquiry"
Sen. Kelly received FBI inquiry via sergeant at Arms, as did Reps. Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander and Houlahan, who say FBI "requesting interviews"
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If Trump were as focused on costs as he is on investigating his political opponents…
Maybe families wouldn't be so worried about how they're going to afford health insurance…
or groceries…
or childcare…
or rent.
But he doesn't care about you.
He only cares about himself.
Maybe families wouldn't be so worried about how they're going to afford health insurance…
or groceries…
or childcare…
or rent.
But he doesn't care about you.
He only cares about himself.
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Simon's 3-point analysis is on the nose.
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Simon's 3-point analysis is on the nose.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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X rolled out a new feature that accidentally exposed a massive covert foreign influence operation — more than one, actually — that is currently live on the platform. It’s a huge story and I wrote about it — and what it means for America — here:
open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
X Just Accidentally Exposed A Vast Covert Influence Network Targeting Americans
How a new X feature led to the most sweeping public exposure of covert foreign activity on a major platform since 2016.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:17 AM
X rolled out a new feature that accidentally exposed a massive covert foreign influence operation — more than one, actually — that is currently live on the platform. It’s a huge story and I wrote about it — and what it means for America — here:
open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...
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We need some more European reporters to show ours how to do their job again. Hoekstra—now our asshole ambassador to Canada—got called to account for spreading right wing lies about the Netherlands when he was made ambassador there in Trump’s first term:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018...
'This is the Netherlands, you have to answer questions': Dutch reporters confront new US envoy
Pete Hoekstra, who gave excruciating interview last year in which he described his own words as fake news, clashes with journalists on first day in job
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We need some more European reporters to show ours how to do their job again. Hoekstra—now our asshole ambassador to Canada—got called to account for spreading right wing lies about the Netherlands when he was made ambassador there in Trump’s first term:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018...
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Compilations of 15 second Sora videos posted on accounts like this are already doing big numbers, along with Sora generated rage bait. Legislation should require AI detection tools to be an integral part of the posting process, and tag likely AI generated posts and lower their algorithmic ranking.
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Compilations of 15 second Sora videos posted on accounts like this are already doing big numbers, along with Sora generated rage bait. Legislation should require AI detection tools to be an integral part of the posting process, and tag likely AI generated posts and lower their algorithmic ranking.
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Unprecedented nepotism & corruption at the highest levels of American government
Reuters has confirmed that President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his special envoy Steve Witkoff held a private meeting in Miami with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy to help shape the new "peace plan" for Ukraine. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Unprecedented nepotism & corruption at the highest levels of American government
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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JD Vance — begs folks to be patient with an economy he admits is bad. Trump — brags it’s the greatest ever.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
JD Vance — begs folks to be patient with an economy he admits is bad. Trump — brags it’s the greatest ever.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
I’ve said it so many times, Republicans stay synced and on message even when the message is a lie, but this slip tells a story.
There’s chaos behind the scenes and the wheels are coming off.
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Does Rubio understand that we do know of his previous statements today?
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Does Rubio understand that we do know of his previous statements today?
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The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
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This is weird and lovely and will effectively counteract the latest Nuzzi-Lizza horrorshow.
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is weird and lovely and will effectively counteract the latest Nuzzi-Lizza horrorshow.
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European leaders have rejected the 28 points presented to Ukraine by the US.
Talks in Geneva Sunday with US, Ukraine (Yermak), E3: Germany, France, UK, and Italy on top adviser level.
Talks in Geneva Sunday with US, Ukraine (Yermak), E3: Germany, France, UK, and Italy on top adviser level.
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
European leaders have rejected the 28 points presented to Ukraine by the US.
Talks in Geneva Sunday with US, Ukraine (Yermak), E3: Germany, France, UK, and Italy on top adviser level.
Talks in Geneva Sunday with US, Ukraine (Yermak), E3: Germany, France, UK, and Italy on top adviser level.
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There are many historical parallels about when attacking allies with whom you have marginal difference in the scheme of things leads to the downfall of what you want.
Read up.
Read up.
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
There are many historical parallels about when attacking allies with whom you have marginal difference in the scheme of things leads to the downfall of what you want.
Read up.
Read up.
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I know that social media is a place where people come to promote their ignorance and prejudices, but still there are few subjects here that I see that are more distorted by both than AI. It’s oversimplified, misunderstood, misrepresented, vilified, and hyped to a degree that it’s unrecognizable…
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM