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old hippie hoping to make the world better
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The most terrifying line in this @edwardluce.bsky.social piece: "If Trump goes for regime change in Venezuela, it will be on the basis of Hegseth’s planning."
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The most terrifying line in this @edwardluce.bsky.social piece: "If Trump goes for regime change in Venezuela, it will be on the basis of Hegseth’s planning."
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
I wrote @goodauth.bsky.social on why attacking Venezuela, is extra-risky with this Trump team. goodauthority.org/news/trump-m...
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Obviously "mass deportation will lower housing costs" was never a real argument but @mtkonczal.bsky.social crunched the numbers. Get ready to for crimes against humanity to save you a two liter of shasta mikekonczal.substack.com/p/mass-depor...
Mass Deportation Will Save Renters Less Than $5 a Month
President Trump wants to deport his way to affordability. But immigration can’t explain the housing crisis, and deportation won’t fix it.
mikekonczal.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Obviously "mass deportation will lower housing costs" was never a real argument but @mtkonczal.bsky.social crunched the numbers. Get ready to for crimes against humanity to save you a two liter of shasta mikekonczal.substack.com/p/mass-depor...
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If a man personally implicated in war crimes can remain atop the Pentagon, why would he stand by and risk his freedom should Vance (or Trump again) lose the 2028 election?
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
Pete Hegseth And Adm. Mitch Bradley Belong In Prison
The South American boat strikes are plainly murders. Now we have the names of the murderers. Do we have the political will to lock them up?
www.forever-wars.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If a man personally implicated in war crimes can remain atop the Pentagon, why would he stand by and risk his freedom should Vance (or Trump again) lose the 2028 election?
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
And unless Bradley sees the inside of a brig, the message to USSOCOM's chain of command is that no action is impermissible.
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“I’m a grok guy” — Vance futurism.com/future-socie...
Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the Planet to Save Elon Musk
Faced with an incredibly lopsided ethical dilemma, Grok prioritizes saving Elon Musk at the expensive of millions of Jews.
futurism.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
“I’m a grok guy” — Vance futurism.com/future-socie...
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“You gotta understand that average Germans do not care about these Jews in ghettos. They care about the fact that their brothers and sisters and mothers and husbands have had to pay interest on loans.” - Van Orden, circa 1939
Van Orden: "You gotta understand that average Americans do not care about these narcoterrorists at all. They care about the fact that their brothers & sisters and mothers and husbands have died of fentanyl overdoses. That's what we really truly care about. We care about our fellow American citizens"
December 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
“You gotta understand that average Germans do not care about these Jews in ghettos. They care about the fact that their brothers and sisters and mothers and husbands have had to pay interest on loans.” - Van Orden, circa 1939
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Whiskey Pete checking his files …
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Whiskey Pete checking his files …
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SCOOP: Dan Richman, a key figure in the now-dismissed case against James Comey, has filed suit over the gov't's handling of data seized from his devices.
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
The Civil Suit That Could Derail the Comey Prosecution (Again)
Daniel Richman, a central figure in the now-dismissed criminal case against James Comey, files suit over the government's handling of his property.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
SCOOP: Dan Richman, a key figure in the now-dismissed case against James Comey, has filed suit over the gov't's handling of data seized from his devices.
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
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To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
To be fair, Trump and Hegseth are more Klink than Rommel
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... Because a military that abandons its legal and ethical foundations does not protect a nation—it endangers it. A military that trades the Constitution for personal loyalty ceases to be American. ...
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
... Because a military that abandons its legal and ethical foundations does not protect a nation—it endangers it. A military that trades the Constitution for personal loyalty ceases to be American. ...
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"When senior leaders disparage legal oversight, sideline JAG officers, impede the ability of the press to report, or treat accountability as the enemy, they do more than risk unlawful action. They weaken the moral foundation that makes our military credible in the eyes of the American people...
@markhertling.bsky.social warns the gravest threat to the U.S. military is the erosion of the values that keep our forces lawful and legitimate. He implores Congress to investigate whether unlawful orders were issued in the Caribbean, and hold every official to account.
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"When senior leaders disparage legal oversight, sideline JAG officers, impede the ability of the press to report, or treat accountability as the enemy, they do more than risk unlawful action. They weaken the moral foundation that makes our military credible in the eyes of the American people...
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Hegseth is very transparently blaming a Navy admiral for his own decision. Let this be a lesson for every other military officer: The Trump administration will issue unlawful orders, then blame you for following them.
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Hegseth is very transparently blaming a Navy admiral for his own decision. Let this be a lesson for every other military officer: The Trump administration will issue unlawful orders, then blame you for following them.
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Drudge Report right now
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Drudge Report right now
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"I have always been historically opposed to messing with the court. In the last few years, I have totally come around on that."
@gtconway.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social discuss the need for Supreme Court reform and how to rebuild the credibility of our justice system.
@gtconway.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social discuss the need for Supreme Court reform and how to rebuild the credibility of our justice system.
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
"I have always been historically opposed to messing with the court. In the last few years, I have totally come around on that."
@gtconway.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social discuss the need for Supreme Court reform and how to rebuild the credibility of our justice system.
@gtconway.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social discuss the need for Supreme Court reform and how to rebuild the credibility of our justice system.
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Imma need everyone who threw a fit over Hunter Biden to keep that same energy about Jared Kushner - who has no government role or oversight - sitting in on this meeting www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin to discuss ending war in Ukraine
A leaked set of 28 U.S. draft peace proposals emerged last week.
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Imma need everyone who threw a fit over Hunter Biden to keep that same energy about Jared Kushner - who has no government role or oversight - sitting in on this meeting www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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"America is being led by men whom senior brass do not respect. Trump's message is that the law is for wimps. Eisenhower said that plans are worthless but planning is everything. If Trump goes for regime change, it will be on the basis of Hegseth’s planning." My column. on.ft.com/4rrwMLj
Trump-style regime change in Venezuela
[FREE TO READ] Conducting foreign policy, let alone war, by meme is dangerous and foolish
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"America is being led by men whom senior brass do not respect. Trump's message is that the law is for wimps. Eisenhower said that plans are worthless but planning is everything. If Trump goes for regime change, it will be on the basis of Hegseth’s planning." My column. on.ft.com/4rrwMLj
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Multiple bomb threats at Schumer's NY offices today. Messages sent with "MAGA" as the email subject head.
December 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Multiple bomb threats at Schumer's NY offices today. Messages sent with "MAGA" as the email subject head.
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NEW: Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
Just filed to CBS News
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Just filed to CBS News
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Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NEW: Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
Just filed to CBS News
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www.cbsnews.com/news/democra...
Just filed to CBS News
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www.cbsnews.com/news/democra...
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I wonder if he was smart enough to get Hegseth's order in writing or not
The fall guy. Though he is probably also guilty of first degree murder.
December 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I wonder if he was smart enough to get Hegseth's order in writing or not
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Great piece. #panicKing
"Trump rarely faces direct consequences for his shameful rhetoric. That’s because in the past Republicans have largely refused to abandon him no matter what he says or does. But there are signs that's now changing."
Trump's ugly Thanksgiving meltdown
It's getting so bad that even Republicans are starting to notice.
www.publicnotice.co
December 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Great piece. #panicKing
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NEW: President Trump has never before been in such an echo chamber
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Trump Has Never Been More Isolated
Even Trump’s allies worry that he has become out of touch with what the public wants.
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
NEW: President Trump has never before been in such an echo chamber
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His domestic travel has basically stopped. He sees rich donors and MAGA media, not actual voters
Everyone around him is saying he is right. But polls show more Americans think he is wrong www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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it is impossible to imagine any Pentagon lawyer blessing this action. The concept of hors de combat—literally, out of combat—is a fundamental aspect of the law of war that prevents harming those disabled from combat.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
War Crime...or Murder?
Killing shipwreck survivors is patently illegal and morally abhorrent
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
it is impossible to imagine any Pentagon lawyer blessing this action. The concept of hors de combat—literally, out of combat—is a fundamental aspect of the law of war that prevents harming those disabled from combat.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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NEW from me: Geoff Duncan is one to watch in 2026. Let's build a big, pro-democracy tent!
"If Duncan is able to persuade Democratic voters that he can win the general election, then other excommunicated Republicans may follow." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
"If Duncan is able to persuade Democratic voters that he can win the general election, then other excommunicated Republicans may follow." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Opinion | And they’re off! Here are 6 names to watch in the race to the midterms.
Columnists pick the top candidates to watch as the 2026 midterms begin.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
NEW from me: Geoff Duncan is one to watch in 2026. Let's build a big, pro-democracy tent!
"If Duncan is able to persuade Democratic voters that he can win the general election, then other excommunicated Republicans may follow." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
"If Duncan is able to persuade Democratic voters that he can win the general election, then other excommunicated Republicans may follow." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...