David Durant
@ddurant.bsky.social
Librarian, avid reader, background in history, "Never-Trumper human scum." All opinions are entirely my own.
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David Durant
@ddurant.bsky.social
· Feb 14
Image 1 of James Madison to W. T. Barry, August 4, 1822.
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I'm reminded of James Madison's famous quote:
"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."
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"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."
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Per @wired.com, it appears ICE is setting up shop near multiple places of worship across the U.S.
February 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Per @wired.com, it appears ICE is setting up shop near multiple places of worship across the U.S.
Making an utter mockery of any and all MAGA claims about "religious freedom."
NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: Cardinal Blase Cupich, who runs the Archdiocese of Chicago, says that DHS has stopped priests under his purview and demanded proof of citizenship “because of their color.” religionnews.com/2026/02/10/c...
Cardinal Cupich says feds stopped priests, demanded citizenship proof
(RNS) — ‘I’ve had some priests who are of a different color being targeted and arrested — stopped — because of their color and asking them to prove that they’re citizens. That’s not America,’ the Chic...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Making an utter mockery of any and all MAGA claims about "religious freedom."
I would not consider myself part of the "Catholic Left." But we've long since transcended left vs. right at this point, so I'm in full agreement. MAGA is an affront to my faith and it's my obligation to oppose it by all legal and moral methods:
As I told Vox today, it’s time to stop pretending. Christian nationalism does not have a place for Catholics. Its architects do not believe Catholics are fully Christian — or fully saved.
Our future depends defeating Trump’s MAGA authoritarianism once and for all.
By the grace of God, we will win.
Our future depends defeating Trump’s MAGA authoritarianism once and for all.
By the grace of God, we will win.
My Interview with Vox: How Pope Leo Is Reinvigorating the Catholic Left
I’m not sure the religious left exists in America — but the second Trump era has made one thing unmistakable: the Catholic left does.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:42 AM
I would not consider myself part of the "Catholic Left." But we've long since transcended left vs. right at this point, so I'm in full agreement. MAGA is an affront to my faith and it's my obligation to oppose it by all legal and moral methods:
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Child abuse. Straight child abuse.
During a congressional visit, Congressman Joaquin Castro discovered that babies as young as two months old are being held at the Dilley, Texas Family Concentration Camp. (February 10, 2026)
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Child abuse. Straight child abuse.
Using the bureaucracy to enable racism and white nationalism:
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation.
It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.
(Published Dec. 2025)
It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discrimination ... don’t matter,” one attorney said.
(Published Dec. 2025)
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Using the bureaucracy to enable racism and white nationalism:
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TRUMP: We can grow at 15 percent. I think more than that!
KUDLOW: Well, 15 is a big number sir
TRUMP: But Larry, you can do it. We used to grow at 15 percent because we had spirit. Today we have a lot of communism
KUDLOW: Well, 15 is a big number sir
TRUMP: But Larry, you can do it. We used to grow at 15 percent because we had spirit. Today we have a lot of communism
February 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Let's hope Rogers' typical cravenness hurts him in November:
It has nothing to do with any of this and Rogers knows it. But he would rather sell out his state than stand up to Trump. This is Trump protecting a billionaire losing the monopoly he’s enjoyed for many years. Coward Rogers should lose the senate race just on this alone.
February 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Let's hope Rogers' typical cravenness hurts him in November:
Hailing from the Detroit area originally, I know how desperately this new bridge to Windsor is needed. That Trump would try to obstruct it out of sheer greed and corruption is sadly typical of this wretched man:
“.. the Moroun family has for decades mounted legal challenges to block or delay the competing project, known as Gordie Howe International Bridge.”
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February 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Hailing from the Detroit area originally, I know how desperately this new bridge to Windsor is needed. That Trump would try to obstruct it out of sheer greed and corruption is sadly typical of this wretched man:
We can only hope...
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
We can only hope...
If these people were purposely trying to sabotage our public health system, would they be doing anything differently?
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 AM
If these people were purposely trying to sabotage our public health system, would they be doing anything differently?
At this point, MAGA's attempt to build up an alternative version of pop culture can only be described as a joke:
How will the NFL recover from another MAGA boycott?
February 11, 2026 at 2:13 AM
At this point, MAGA's attempt to build up an alternative version of pop culture can only be described as a joke:
Johnson is a wretched, sniveling Renfield-type bootlicker:
Mike Johnson just claimed (for at least the second time today!) to be ignorant of major news developments that reflect poorly on Trump.
DRINK!
DRINK!
February 11, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Johnson is a wretched, sniveling Renfield-type bootlicker:
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Good.
But terrible for our country that the DOJ would even attempt to bring these charges.
Every “lawyer” who participated in this charade is an utter disgrace to the Bar and sullies his or her oath!! May they never live down their shame.
But terrible for our country that the DOJ would even attempt to bring these charges.
Every “lawyer” who participated in this charade is an utter disgrace to the Bar and sullies his or her oath!! May they never live down their shame.
BREAKING: @carolleonnig.bsky.social reports a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. declined to indict Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin on charges of seditious conspiracy Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the proceedings.
February 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Good.
But terrible for our country that the DOJ would even attempt to bring these charges.
Every “lawyer” who participated in this charade is an utter disgrace to the Bar and sullies his or her oath!! May they never live down their shame.
But terrible for our country that the DOJ would even attempt to bring these charges.
Every “lawyer” who participated in this charade is an utter disgrace to the Bar and sullies his or her oath!! May they never live down their shame.
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Turns out the persecution of Christians is coming from inside the Trump White House
NEW via me and @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social: Cardinal Blase Cupich, who runs the Archdiocese of Chicago, says that DHS has stopped priests under his purview and demanded proof of citizenship “because of their color.” religionnews.com/2026/02/10/c...
Cardinal Cupich says feds stopped priests, demanded citizenship proof
(RNS) — ‘I’ve had some priests who are of a different color being targeted and arrested — stopped — because of their color and asking them to prove that they’re citizens. That’s not America,’ the Chic...
religionnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Turns out the persecution of Christians is coming from inside the Trump White House
Yet more proof that the loathsomeness comes leavened with stupidity and incompetence:
Trump Justice Department tries to indict six Democratic members of Congress for making a video reminding members of the military that they should not obey illegal orders, only to have the grand jury refuse to go along. @alanfeuer.bsky.social @glennthrush.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Yet more proof that the loathsomeness comes leavened with stupidity and incompetence:
Which probably explains why Trump is endorsing him:
Trump endorsed Cory Mills who has been accused of threatening to release nude videos of an ex-girlfriend.
Trump called Mills “an America First Patriot and Tremendous Champion.”
Trump called Mills “an America First Patriot and Tremendous Champion.”
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Which probably explains why Trump is endorsing him:
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“.. The appetite is there from many of our partners around the world to make sure that trade works,” he said. “It’s about reliable rules-based trade and Canada stands for that.”
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February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
“.. The appetite is there from many of our partners around the world to make sure that trade works,” he said. “It’s about reliable rules-based trade and Canada stands for that.”
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This just about sums things up:
Trump's second term agenda has five items on it:
--Taking away your right to vote
--Getting revenge against his enemies
--Making America whiter
--Enriching himself, his friends and supporters
--Building monuments to himself
--Taking away your right to vote
--Getting revenge against his enemies
--Making America whiter
--Enriching himself, his friends and supporters
--Building monuments to himself
Trump posted about his bunker ballroom again. This is his #1 priority.
February 10, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This just about sums things up:
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This all started with one fake post from a right-wing clickbait account that posted translated lyrics that Bunny never sang during the show. But now they've all convinced themselves that it happened because they don't know Spanish. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Alford: "On Bad Bunny - we're still investigating. There's info out about the lyrics. I don't speak fluent Spanish, but if it's true what was said on natl TV, we have a lot of Qs for entities that broadcast it & we'll be talking w/ the FCC. This could be worse than the Janet wardrobe malfunction"
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
This all started with one fake post from a right-wing clickbait account that posted translated lyrics that Bunny never sang during the show. But now they've all convinced themselves that it happened because they don't know Spanish. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Voters: We want cheaper groceries and healthcare
Trumpers:
Trumpers:
February 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Voters: We want cheaper groceries and healthcare
Trumpers:
Trumpers:
No wonder he declared bankruptcy six times:
Trump on interest rates: "It's just a paper charge. When you think about it, it's a paper charge. We should be the lowest interest rate in the world."
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
No wonder he declared bankruptcy six times:
You can't even tell where dishonesty ends and delusion begins anymore:
Trump: "That's being very nice and gentle. I settled eight wars. Of the eight wars, at least six were settled because of tariffs ... the prime minister of Pakistan said, 'President Trump saved at least 10 million lives.'"
February 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
You can't even tell where dishonesty ends and delusion begins anymore:
Oh, is that all? (sarc)
February 10, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Oh, is that all? (sarc)
The Butt Bowl was truly the stuff of legends:
Regarding the current discourse, all I would like to say is that we might acknowledge Beavis & Butt-head, who were genre pioneers of the Super Bowl halftime show counter-program back in the mid to late 90s.
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Butt Bowl was truly the stuff of legends: