Jan Spoor
@winterbadger.bsky.social
Researcher, analyst, editor, wargamer, cat lover, soccer aficionado, Anglophile.
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This is precisely how fascism works, by grabbing at and taking away a little more freedom whenever events lend themselves to it. Bit by bit you lose your rights, until you turn around and realize the road you're on has been long, and democracy is well behind you over the horizon.
The admin is wasting no crisis... Sec. Kristi Noem said she is suspending the diversity visa lottery program (DV-1) after the Brown University suspect entered the U.S. through it in 2017.
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This is precisely how fascism works, by grabbing at and taking away a little more freedom whenever events lend themselves to it. Bit by bit you lose your rights, until you turn around and realize the road you're on has been long, and democracy is well behind you over the horizon.
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Trump absolutely wants to do this to Barack Obama.
“They’re denying that any of her birth certificates, which are from Laurel, Maryland, her records of immunization, medical records — they’re denying the authenticity of them. It is something I’ve never encountered.” www.huffpost.com/entry/us-cit...
Trump Administration Says Maryland Woman's Birth Certificate Is Fake In Dystopian Move
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales was arrested on Sunday. ICE won’t release her despite extensive documentation of her citizenship, her attorneys told HuffPost.
www.huffpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Trump absolutely wants to do this to Barack Obama.
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We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President 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 4:35 PM
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We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
We knew this already, but shocking to hear a prosecutor say it out loud.
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Another page out of the Nazi playbook, Trump now wants to weaponize the ability to take away citizenship.
Crowded ICE detention centers will only continue to get filled. we know the goal of these camps, letting history repeat itself will only lead to regrets. now is the time to organize. Fuck ICE
Crowded ICE detention centers will only continue to get filled. we know the goal of these camps, letting history repeat itself will only lead to regrets. now is the time to organize. Fuck ICE
December 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Another page out of the Nazi playbook, Trump now wants to weaponize the ability to take away citizenship.
Crowded ICE detention centers will only continue to get filled. we know the goal of these camps, letting history repeat itself will only lead to regrets. now is the time to organize. Fuck ICE
Crowded ICE detention centers will only continue to get filled. we know the goal of these camps, letting history repeat itself will only lead to regrets. now is the time to organize. Fuck ICE
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Once in a century political opportunity here, if only there were a party to claim it
"According to the…annual Harris Poll, for the 1st time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71% believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/o...
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Once in a century political opportunity here, if only there were a party to claim it
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"According to the…annual Harris Poll, for the 1st time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71% believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/o...
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"According to the…annual Harris Poll, for the 1st time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71% believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/o...
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Someday he will be gone. But we will never forgive or forget the people who supported him.
December 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Someday he will be gone. But we will never forgive or forget the people who supported him.
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If only citizens have rights, then no one has rights — because all the government has to do is claim you are not a citizen and then you have no right to challenge them.
NEW: 6th Cir upholds the fed law barring undocumented immigrants from having guns.
What's shocking, though, is Judge Thapar's separate opinion arguing that noncitizens lack not only 2nd Am rights, but likely 1st, 4th & other const'l rights! 🧵
www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf...
What's shocking, though, is Judge Thapar's separate opinion arguing that noncitizens lack not only 2nd Am rights, but likely 1st, 4th & other const'l rights! 🧵
www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf...
www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov
December 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
If only citizens have rights, then no one has rights — because all the government has to do is claim you are not a citizen and then you have no right to challenge them.
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Reminder that if anyone is setting you up online to do some crime, THAT PERSON IS A COP.
ALWAYS.
WITHOUT FAIL.
ALWAYS.
WITHOUT FAIL.
Donald Trump has instructed the entire FBI to prioritize finding ways to bring charges against anti-fascists and other activists. Any FBI agent who wants to advance his career now has an incentive to set up naïve kids for an entrapment case.
Please read about entrapment and how to protect yourself.
Please read about entrapment and how to protect yourself.
December 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Reminder that if anyone is setting you up online to do some crime, THAT PERSON IS A COP.
ALWAYS.
WITHOUT FAIL.
ALWAYS.
WITHOUT FAIL.
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The absence of decency in a moment where we need it: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Absence of Decency
Obama: Trump:
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The absence of decency in a moment where we need it: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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President currently feuding with a beloved American comedy icon who was murdered 24 hours ago.
Trump doubles down on his Rob Reiner attack: "I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person... He became like a deranged person, Trump Derangement Syndrome. So I was not a fan of Rob Reiner at all in any way, shape or form. I thought he was very bad for our country."
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
President currently feuding with a beloved American comedy icon who was murdered 24 hours ago.
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“The presence of telescreens in every room reminds citizens that they are constantly being observed, and all live in fear that their neighbors, coworkers, or even family members will report them to the Thought Police.”
-1984, George Orwell
-1984, George Orwell
🧵A leaked DOJ memo shows the Trump FBI is drawing up an enemies list that could encompass well over half the US public.
If you align with any of the following, congrats.
You may be headed for Bondi's list.
Also set up a cash reward system for people who turn in anyone who promotes these thoughts.
If you align with any of the following, congrats.
You may be headed for Bondi's list.
Also set up a cash reward system for people who turn in anyone who promotes these thoughts.
Trump just took this giant step towards authoritarian rule — and the media ignored it
The Trump FBI is drawing up an enemies list that could encompass well over half the US public: Do you “advance … opposition to law and immigration enforcement”? Do you have “extreme views in favor of ...
www.rawstory.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 AM
“The presence of telescreens in every room reminds citizens that they are constantly being observed, and all live in fear that their neighbors, coworkers, or even family members will report them to the Thought Police.”
-1984, George Orwell
-1984, George Orwell
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🧵A leaked DOJ memo shows the Trump FBI is drawing up an enemies list that could encompass well over half the US public.
If you align with any of the following, congrats.
You may be headed for Bondi's list.
Also set up a cash reward system for people who turn in anyone who promotes these thoughts.
If you align with any of the following, congrats.
You may be headed for Bondi's list.
Also set up a cash reward system for people who turn in anyone who promotes these thoughts.
Trump just took this giant step towards authoritarian rule — and the media ignored it
The Trump FBI is drawing up an enemies list that could encompass well over half the US public: Do you “advance … opposition to law and immigration enforcement”? Do you have “extreme views in favor of ...
www.rawstory.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🧵A leaked DOJ memo shows the Trump FBI is drawing up an enemies list that could encompass well over half the US public.
If you align with any of the following, congrats.
You may be headed for Bondi's list.
Also set up a cash reward system for people who turn in anyone who promotes these thoughts.
If you align with any of the following, congrats.
You may be headed for Bondi's list.
Also set up a cash reward system for people who turn in anyone who promotes these thoughts.
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Still reeling from & mourning the death of Rob & Michelle Reiner.
Princess Bride was foundational to my growth & development as person, and his work with A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, recently The Bear, & more will always stick with me. And, by all accounts a great guy. I’m just devastated.
Princess Bride was foundational to my growth & development as person, and his work with A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, recently The Bear, & more will always stick with me. And, by all accounts a great guy. I’m just devastated.
December 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Still reeling from & mourning the death of Rob & Michelle Reiner.
Princess Bride was foundational to my growth & development as person, and his work with A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, recently The Bear, & more will always stick with me. And, by all accounts a great guy. I’m just devastated.
Princess Bride was foundational to my growth & development as person, and his work with A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, recently The Bear, & more will always stick with me. And, by all accounts a great guy. I’m just devastated.
A wonderful choice of quote to celebrate the funny, passionate, great-hearted Rob Reiner. 💔😢😭💔
December 15, 2025
“For the last couple of months, Senator Rumson has suggested that being president of this country was to a certain extent about character.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A wonderful choice of quote to celebrate the funny, passionate, great-hearted Rob Reiner. 💔😢😭💔
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It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
this is such a painful loss. my heart is broken.
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out. But it’s more than that,...
wilwheaton.net
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
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IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
IN MEMORIAM: ROB REINER FILMMAKER & PATRIOT 1947-2025
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
Rob Reiner was a champion of democracy. Today 50501 honors his legacy
We’re grateful to Reiner for his commitment to restoring our democracy
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After our last post, MAGA voices rushed to claim that Trump had nothing to do with the traffic stop involving Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s son, where federal agents demanded proof of his citizenship. Let’s be clear about why this is not a coincidence.
December 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
After our last post, MAGA voices rushed to claim that Trump had nothing to do with the traffic stop involving Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s son, where federal agents demanded proof of his citizenship. Let’s be clear about why this is not a coincidence.
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Because it’s not getting reported on enough:
Muslim fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, was the hero who bravely tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters and took away his gun.
He saved lives during a major terror attack. Say his name, and honor the lives of the victims of the shooters
Muslim fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, was the hero who bravely tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters and took away his gun.
He saved lives during a major terror attack. Say his name, and honor the lives of the victims of the shooters
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Because it’s not getting reported on enough:
Muslim fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, was the hero who bravely tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters and took away his gun.
He saved lives during a major terror attack. Say his name, and honor the lives of the victims of the shooters
Muslim fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, father of two, was the hero who bravely tackled one of the Bondi Beach shooters and took away his gun.
He saved lives during a major terror attack. Say his name, and honor the lives of the victims of the shooters
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Abolish "A.i."
December 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Abolish "A.i."
Agreed. These people need to go. They are incapable of addressing the concerns of the moment effectively. They issue platitudes instead of taking action, like Neville Chamberlain at Munich. Remove them and move on.
Removing the current Democratic leadership and rebuilding the party as a fighting organization is the crucial first step in defeating fascism.
It is a battle we must fight and win.
Demand Change.
Primary Appeasers.
Elect Fighters.
Beat Fascism.
It is a battle we must fight and win.
Demand Change.
Primary Appeasers.
Elect Fighters.
Beat Fascism.
Significant statement from Jeffries and House Democratic leaders saying they will vote “present” on the motion to table Al Green’s resolution to impeach President Trump. They say they’re “laser-focused on fighting to lower the high cost of living” plus on health care and corruption.
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Agreed. These people need to go. They are incapable of addressing the concerns of the moment effectively. They issue platitudes instead of taking action, like Neville Chamberlain at Munich. Remove them and move on.
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Again, we don't have an Opposition Party, not even close; these people are a dangerous fucking joke, the lowest bar possible.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
Significant statement from Jeffries and House Democratic leaders saying they will vote “present” on the motion to table Al Green’s resolution to impeach President Trump. They say they’re “laser-focused on fighting to lower the high cost of living” plus on health care and corruption.
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Again, we don't have an Opposition Party, not even close; these people are a dangerous fucking joke, the lowest bar possible.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
We have a room full of people who are "colleagues" with fascists, who protect their capital at all cost & do the bare minimum to gaslight enough people to get reelected.
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At some point if you’re the government, & you understand what doing justice means, you let this case go. If a grand jury won’t indict, a trial jury definitely won’t convict. But it’s hard to move on when the boss wants to get revenge. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James
A grand jury has refused to indict New York attorney general Letitia James, the second panel to refuse to do so, dealing a major setback to President Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
At some point if you’re the government, & you understand what doing justice means, you let this case go. If a grand jury won’t indict, a trial jury definitely won’t convict. But it’s hard to move on when the boss wants to get revenge. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Once again, a grand jury has declined to re-indict Letitia James. 👏
December 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Once again, a grand jury has declined to re-indict Letitia James. 👏