Nathan Standing
@cryptosantra.bsky.social
Budding curmudgeon. Cryptosantra on Xitter, Threads, Post.News, Mastodon, BSky, and (I know) TruthSocial.
FFS! You're my Senator. I elected you to represent my interests. Why are you telling this to *me*? I already know it's a crime if the DOJ withheld the evidence. You don't have to tell me.
What are YOU going to do? Because, so far, that sounds like 'fuck all.'
What are YOU going to do? Because, so far, that sounds like 'fuck all.'
Remember in February when AG Pam Bondi told us the Epstein files were sitting on her desk and ready to be released?
So there is no excuse for slow walking this now. Stop stonewalling. Release all the files NOW!
www.npr.org/2025/12/19/n...
So there is no excuse for slow walking this now. Stop stonewalling. Release all the files NOW!
www.npr.org/2025/12/19/n...
DOJ releases Epstein files and the first batch is short on new information
The Justice Department released some of the Epstein files, including many previously public documents, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in ...
www.npr.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
FFS! You're my Senator. I elected you to represent my interests. Why are you telling this to *me*? I already know it's a crime if the DOJ withheld the evidence. You don't have to tell me.
What are YOU going to do? Because, so far, that sounds like 'fuck all.'
What are YOU going to do? Because, so far, that sounds like 'fuck all.'
Fact-checking?
"Good evening, America. 11 months ago, I inherited a mess <no> and I'm fixing it <no>. When I took office, inflation was the worst in 48 years <no>, and some would say in the history of our country <no>, which caused prices to be higher than ever before <misleading>…
"Good evening, America. 11 months ago, I inherited a mess <no> and I'm fixing it <no>. When I took office, inflation was the worst in 48 years <no>, and some would say in the history of our country <no>, which caused prices to be higher than ever before <misleading>…
December 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Fact-checking?
"Good evening, America. 11 months ago, I inherited a mess <no> and I'm fixing it <no>. When I took office, inflation was the worst in 48 years <no>, and some would say in the history of our country <no>, which caused prices to be higher than ever before <misleading>…
"Good evening, America. 11 months ago, I inherited a mess <no> and I'm fixing it <no>. When I took office, inflation was the worst in 48 years <no>, and some would say in the history of our country <no>, which caused prices to be higher than ever before <misleading>…
OK. So, WaPo says that Trump's intention to charge police and paramilitary forces to arrest his political opponents based on speech he doesn't like 'raises First Amendment concerns.'
'Concerns.'
How do they find the will to go to work every day?
'Concerns.'
How do they find the will to go to work every day?
Trump administration prepares sweeping crackdown on leftist networks
The Justice Department’s program to root out violent “Antifa” extremism is raising First Amendment concerns.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
OK. So, WaPo says that Trump's intention to charge police and paramilitary forces to arrest his political opponents based on speech he doesn't like 'raises First Amendment concerns.'
'Concerns.'
How do they find the will to go to work every day?
'Concerns.'
How do they find the will to go to work every day?
Democrats approved the vicious Republican budget on the promise that there'd be a vote on healthcare.
Republicans just canceled that vote. So that's... nope!
Is anyone going to mention that?
Republicans just canceled that vote. So that's... nope!
Is anyone going to mention that?
December 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Democrats approved the vicious Republican budget on the promise that there'd be a vote on healthcare.
Republicans just canceled that vote. So that's... nope!
Is anyone going to mention that?
Republicans just canceled that vote. So that's... nope!
Is anyone going to mention that?
My reaction to Trump:
"Nope. Nope. Nope, nope, nope. Nope. Nope! Nope." I wasn't even through the first minute.
NBC repeated Trump's lies. Fox dropped back without comment. CBS justified the lies. NY Times never called out anything. And WaPo *amplified* his lies.
Vintage media screws up again.
"Nope. Nope. Nope, nope, nope. Nope. Nope! Nope." I wasn't even through the first minute.
NBC repeated Trump's lies. Fox dropped back without comment. CBS justified the lies. NY Times never called out anything. And WaPo *amplified* his lies.
Vintage media screws up again.
December 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
My reaction to Trump:
"Nope. Nope. Nope, nope, nope. Nope. Nope! Nope." I wasn't even through the first minute.
NBC repeated Trump's lies. Fox dropped back without comment. CBS justified the lies. NY Times never called out anything. And WaPo *amplified* his lies.
Vintage media screws up again.
"Nope. Nope. Nope, nope, nope. Nope. Nope! Nope." I wasn't even through the first minute.
NBC repeated Trump's lies. Fox dropped back without comment. CBS justified the lies. NY Times never called out anything. And WaPo *amplified* his lies.
Vintage media screws up again.
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He'll start a war to:
1. Distract from the Epstein Files
2. Steal oil
3. Justify emergency powers
4. Justify use of the AEA for deportation/internment
5. Help the drug lord he just pardoned
1. Distract from the Epstein Files
2. Steal oil
3. Justify emergency powers
4. Justify use of the AEA for deportation/internment
5. Help the drug lord he just pardoned
December 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
He'll start a war to:
1. Distract from the Epstein Files
2. Steal oil
3. Justify emergency powers
4. Justify use of the AEA for deportation/internment
5. Help the drug lord he just pardoned
1. Distract from the Epstein Files
2. Steal oil
3. Justify emergency powers
4. Justify use of the AEA for deportation/internment
5. Help the drug lord he just pardoned
"I don't do ongoing commentary..."
Reality check: Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't hesitate to comment every time someone says crap he or his master likes. I mean, he'll mouth off so obscenely fast his tongue does a burnout slide twice around the room before he can rein it in.
What a worm.
Reality check: Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't hesitate to comment every time someone says crap he or his master likes. I mean, he'll mouth off so obscenely fast his tongue does a burnout slide twice around the room before he can rein it in.
What a worm.
Mike Johnson Gives Most Pathetic Response to Trump’s Reiner Post
Donald Trump will apparently never cross the line for the House speaker.
newrepublic.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"I don't do ongoing commentary..."
Reality check: Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't hesitate to comment every time someone says crap he or his master likes. I mean, he'll mouth off so obscenely fast his tongue does a burnout slide twice around the room before he can rein it in.
What a worm.
Reality check: Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't hesitate to comment every time someone says crap he or his master likes. I mean, he'll mouth off so obscenely fast his tongue does a burnout slide twice around the room before he can rein it in.
What a worm.
Trump fucked underage girls; his cult shrugs. But Trump still won't release the files. So, it's worse.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
December 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump fucked underage girls; his cult shrugs. But Trump still won't release the files. So, it's worse.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
Trump fucked underage girls, and his cult shrugs. But Trump still won't release the files. So, it's worse.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
December 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Trump fucked underage girls, and his cult shrugs. But Trump still won't release the files. So, it's worse.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
Did Trump have girls killed? Did he fuck underage boys? Have them killed?
Trump doesn't get the slightest benefit of the doubt because we don't have any doubts. He's in it up to his pubes.
The National Institute of Military Justice describes how prosecuting Mark Kelly damages free speech, violates the separation of powers, and undermines the legislative branch.
They treat the administration as adults and don't pretend it's an accident. I wish more people would do that.
They treat the administration as adults and don't pretend it's an accident. I wish more people would do that.
December 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The National Institute of Military Justice describes how prosecuting Mark Kelly damages free speech, violates the separation of powers, and undermines the legislative branch.
They treat the administration as adults and don't pretend it's an accident. I wish more people would do that.
They treat the administration as adults and don't pretend it's an accident. I wish more people would do that.
I know it's hard to keep up, but this deal is worse than people know. For a 25% cut, Trump just let Nvidia sell AI chips to China that're 10x more powerful than the US chips we sell them now, and 6x as fast as China's fastest chips.
We're neck-and-neck in the AI race, and Trump just sold us out.
We're neck-and-neck in the AI race, and Trump just sold us out.
US taking 25% cut of Nvidia chip sales “makes no sense,” experts say
Trump’s odd Nvidia reversal may open the door for China to demand Blackwell access.
arstechnica.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I know it's hard to keep up, but this deal is worse than people know. For a 25% cut, Trump just let Nvidia sell AI chips to China that're 10x more powerful than the US chips we sell them now, and 6x as fast as China's fastest chips.
We're neck-and-neck in the AI race, and Trump just sold us out.
We're neck-and-neck in the AI race, and Trump just sold us out.
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I could be mistaken here, but I often get the sense that the lack of pushback on the Roberts Court from scientists comes from people not saying the Court is corrupt— corruptly chosen, corruptly installed, taking corrupt benefits in office.
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I could be mistaken here, but I often get the sense that the lack of pushback on the Roberts Court from scientists comes from people not saying the Court is corrupt— corruptly chosen, corruptly installed, taking corrupt benefits in office.
It's so weird watching America transformed into lawless pirates led by incompetent idiots, all while one entire political party decided en masse that, even though we pay them to defend us, democracy wasn't really their core job.
The worst part? The transformation didn't take long.
The worst part? The transformation didn't take long.
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It's so weird watching America transformed into lawless pirates led by incompetent idiots, all while one entire political party decided en masse that, even though we pay them to defend us, democracy wasn't really their core job.
The worst part? The transformation didn't take long.
The worst part? The transformation didn't take long.
So, Netflix bought Warner Bros (and HBO). My first thought? Where's the bribe? We all know that Trump and his kleptocracy need a cut to approve anything. It's just what they do.
And second, of course, it's another giant monopoly threatening to crush us. What fun.
And second, of course, it's another giant monopoly threatening to crush us. What fun.
How Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery megadeal could forever change Hollywood
Hollywood could change forever as Netflix has reached a deal to acquire parts of the Warner Bros. Discovery studio. But will the mega-deal be able to overcome the obstacles to make it to the finish li...
www.ms.now
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
So, Netflix bought Warner Bros (and HBO). My first thought? Where's the bribe? We all know that Trump and his kleptocracy need a cut to approve anything. It's just what they do.
And second, of course, it's another giant monopoly threatening to crush us. What fun.
And second, of course, it's another giant monopoly threatening to crush us. What fun.
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"I've met with Bill Clinton many times. Never liked him, never trusted him. He always left a bad taste in my mouth."
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald J. Trump
December 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
"I've met with Bill Clinton many times. Never liked him, never trusted him. He always left a bad taste in my mouth."
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald J. Trump
What's the DOJ schedule? This is a massive dataset, so if the DOJ intends to meet the deadline, they have to work out the details with Congress. This is a huge job.
If the DOJ hasn't put out a plan yet, then they've already decided not to comply.
No need to wait until the last minute.
If the DOJ hasn't put out a plan yet, then they've already decided not to comply.
No need to wait until the last minute.
Still waiting on the Epstein files...
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What's the DOJ schedule? This is a massive dataset, so if the DOJ intends to meet the deadline, they have to work out the details with Congress. This is a huge job.
If the DOJ hasn't put out a plan yet, then they've already decided not to comply.
No need to wait until the last minute.
If the DOJ hasn't put out a plan yet, then they've already decided not to comply.
No need to wait until the last minute.
This is worth asking again: what is prison FOR? We already know jail doesn't deter criminals, so what do we want our prisons to achieve?
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
Republicans and Democrats have long agreed on the need to help people leaving incarceration find jobs and housing so they can contribute to their communities and avoid returning to crime. The Justice Department’s grant cuts now threaten those efforts. bit.ly/3KpuBYb
Canceled DOJ Grants Threaten Bipartisan Work to Support People Released from Prison
The cuts undermine public safety and years of bipartisan cooperation on state and federal reentry work.
www.brennancenter.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is worth asking again: what is prison FOR? We already know jail doesn't deter criminals, so what do we want our prisons to achieve?
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
Hey, @democrats.org! Are you for or against accountability? If you're for it, how? Corrupted institutions can't investigate themselves, and the volume overwhelms existing resources.
What's that? Have no current opinion? Cat got your tongue?
Then fuck you. We'll find someone better.
What's that? Have no current opinion? Cat got your tongue?
Then fuck you. We'll find someone better.
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Hey, @democrats.org! Are you for or against accountability? If you're for it, how? Corrupted institutions can't investigate themselves, and the volume overwhelms existing resources.
What's that? Have no current opinion? Cat got your tongue?
Then fuck you. We'll find someone better.
What's that? Have no current opinion? Cat got your tongue?
Then fuck you. We'll find someone better.
FFS.
The legality of killing survivors isn't 'blurry.' It's a goddamn war crime. That's literally the example in the DoD Law of War Manual: ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
If MSNOW is going to be the same passive voice, half-stepping crap as everyone else, then thanks, but no. I have enough already.
The legality of killing survivors isn't 'blurry.' It's a goddamn war crime. That's literally the example in the DoD Law of War Manual: ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
If MSNOW is going to be the same passive voice, half-stepping crap as everyone else, then thanks, but no. I have enough already.
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
FFS.
The legality of killing survivors isn't 'blurry.' It's a goddamn war crime. That's literally the example in the DoD Law of War Manual: ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
If MSNOW is going to be the same passive voice, half-stepping crap as everyone else, then thanks, but no. I have enough already.
The legality of killing survivors isn't 'blurry.' It's a goddamn war crime. That's literally the example in the DoD Law of War Manual: ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
If MSNOW is going to be the same passive voice, half-stepping crap as everyone else, then thanks, but no. I have enough already.
As easy as it is to get lost in all the chaos and dysfunction we see, I want to be thankful that I can write about it on social media. As weird as it sounds, I'm happy I don't have to be silent. This place gives me that outlet, and it helps.
Thanks to everyone who reads my stuff. You matter.
Thanks to everyone who reads my stuff. You matter.
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As easy as it is to get lost in all the chaos and dysfunction we see, I want to be thankful that I can write about it on social media. As weird as it sounds, I'm happy I don't have to be silent. This place gives me that outlet, and it helps.
Thanks to everyone who reads my stuff. You matter.
Thanks to everyone who reads my stuff. You matter.
I have a basic question: what is prison FOR? Since we already know jail doesn't deter criminals, what do we want our prisons to achieve?
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
absolutely harrowing description of adx supermax in colorado boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I have a basic question: what is prison FOR? Since we already know jail doesn't deter criminals, what do we want our prisons to achieve?
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
Rehabilitation? We're doing it wrong.
Warehousing? Again, doing it wrong.
Punishment and vengeance? Doing great there! The Antichrist is fuckin' proud of us.
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Did Pulte need a warrant to get all those mortgage documents?
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Did Pulte need a warrant to get all those mortgage documents?
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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
It's been four days now since X.com allowed us to see the location of the accounts, and we discovered that ~70% of the MAGA accounts were really foreign influence operations.
Four days.
WaPo and the NY Times still haven't covered it. NBC mentioned it today, slightly.
Odd, isn't it?
Four days.
WaPo and the NY Times still haven't covered it. NBC mentioned it today, slightly.
Odd, isn't it?
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It's been four days now since X.com allowed us to see the location of the accounts, and we discovered that ~70% of the MAGA accounts were really foreign influence operations.
Four days.
WaPo and the NY Times still haven't covered it. NBC mentioned it today, slightly.
Odd, isn't it?
Four days.
WaPo and the NY Times still haven't covered it. NBC mentioned it today, slightly.
Odd, isn't it?
Want a fun fact? I have bone spurs, too. Swear to god! Didn't stop me from running two marathons and a ton of half-marathons, all in my 60s.
Just for reference.
Just for reference.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Want a fun fact? I have bone spurs, too. Swear to god! Didn't stop me from running two marathons and a ton of half-marathons, all in my 60s.
Just for reference.
Just for reference.