Bruce R
@flitbrucer.bsky.social
Personal account of a recovering Afghan vet, gamer and gadabout. Asst. Editor of a peer-reviewed military journal in my spare time, which I may mention here once in a while
Previously on Twitter as Flit_BruceR, and a blogger of little consequence long ago
Previously on Twitter as Flit_BruceR, and a blogger of little consequence long ago
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Bruce R
@flitbrucer.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Bob Roberts: the end
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"I have sworn on the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man" youtu.be/stIK_uPpVjY via
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if you are currently in this fucking guy's class, just don't go. any future employer who holds that against you is not someone with whom you should aspire to work
February 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
if you are currently in this fucking guy's class, just don't go. any future employer who holds that against you is not someone with whom you should aspire to work
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Being disgusted at 55-year-old men running around with 14-year old girls is NOT a moral panic. It’s having a basic sense of morals.
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Being disgusted at 55-year-old men running around with 14-year old girls is NOT a moral panic. It’s having a basic sense of morals.
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U.S. customs enforcer Greg Bovino has, until recently, been the face of the Trump administration's violent crackdown on migrants. Protecting him and his agents: helmets from Galvion, a Montreal company.
thelogic.co/news/galvion...
thelogic.co/news/galvion...
Montreal's Galvion, through U.S. reseller, is supplying US$15.5M of ballistic helmets to ICE - The Logic
The helmets, which are designed in Montreal, have featured prominently in recent immigration crackdowns in Minneapolis and Illinois
thelogic.co
February 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
U.S. customs enforcer Greg Bovino has, until recently, been the face of the Trump administration's violent crackdown on migrants. Protecting him and his agents: helmets from Galvion, a Montreal company.
thelogic.co/news/galvion...
thelogic.co/news/galvion...
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Yes, this friendly 2019 Jeffrey Epstein email exchange is about the owner of the Patriots, Robert Kraft. But it's more important who it is WITH: Brad Karp, the chairman of Paul, Weiss. And Karp was still chairman when Paul, Weiss became the first law firm to cave to Trump's demands in 2025. 1/
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Yes, this friendly 2019 Jeffrey Epstein email exchange is about the owner of the Patriots, Robert Kraft. But it's more important who it is WITH: Brad Karp, the chairman of Paul, Weiss. And Karp was still chairman when Paul, Weiss became the first law firm to cave to Trump's demands in 2025. 1/
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This is what I meant by saying the wheels were going to come off of any pretension of having a society. The propagandists to the powerful are saying to others in power (who are the audience), but openly where the rest of us can see them say it, that pedophile sex trafficking is good and normal now.
very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This is what I meant by saying the wheels were going to come off of any pretension of having a society. The propagandists to the powerful are saying to others in power (who are the audience), but openly where the rest of us can see them say it, that pedophile sex trafficking is good and normal now.
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While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
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And the security Trump is concerned with is US security, not the security of the colonized peoples.
The clear historical parallel for Trump II's colonial claims is that of Nazi Germany: expansion for the sole good of the colonizer, with no legitimizing narrative whatsoever.
The clear historical parallel for Trump II's colonial claims is that of Nazi Germany: expansion for the sole good of the colonizer, with no legitimizing narrative whatsoever.
January 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
And the security Trump is concerned with is US security, not the security of the colonized peoples.
The clear historical parallel for Trump II's colonial claims is that of Nazi Germany: expansion for the sole good of the colonizer, with no legitimizing narrative whatsoever.
The clear historical parallel for Trump II's colonial claims is that of Nazi Germany: expansion for the sole good of the colonizer, with no legitimizing narrative whatsoever.
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The GOP’s new Voter Suppression bill, the so-called “SAVE Act,” would disenfranchise many of the 69 million women who took their husbands’ last names, as explained in my summary.
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The GOP’s new Voter Suppression bill, the so-called “SAVE Act,” would disenfranchise many of the 69 million women who took their husbands’ last names, as explained in my summary.
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
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Trump "has wielded that authority in the Caribbean and the Pacific & could wield it domestically. Indeed, the fact that they invoked domestic terrorism to justify the killings of Rene Good and Alex Pretti suggests they already might have” said @bcfinucane.bsky.social theintercept.com/2026/02/02/t...
I swear this clip is not edited. Trump pivots from downplaying the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti ("two people out of tens of thousands and you get bad publicity") to in the very next breath claiming "we've been very tough on the waters," leaving Tom Llamas baffled ("the waters?")
February 5, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Trump "has wielded that authority in the Caribbean and the Pacific & could wield it domestically. Indeed, the fact that they invoked domestic terrorism to justify the killings of Rene Good and Alex Pretti suggests they already might have” said @bcfinucane.bsky.social theintercept.com/2026/02/02/t...
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Lockdown Mode works. It kept the FBI out of the WaPo reporter’s phone when they raided her house over a bogus investigation.
FBI Couldn’t Get into WaPo Reporter’s iPhone Because It Had Lockdown Mode Enabled
Lockdown Mode is a sometimes overlooked feature of Apple devices that broadly make them harder to hack. A court record indicates the feature might be effective at stopping third parties unlocking some...
www.404media.co
February 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Lockdown Mode works. It kept the FBI out of the WaPo reporter’s phone when they raided her house over a bogus investigation.
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The people of East Palestine were poisoned when the rail company decided to burn off the toxic materials in some of the rail tank cars.
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded this "controlled burn" was unnecessary.
Pretty evil stuff. All for short term profits.
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded this "controlled burn" was unnecessary.
Pretty evil stuff. All for short term profits.
PA Environment Digest, By David E. Hess, Former PA DEP Secretary
@paenvironmentnews.bsky.social
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TribLive - Jack Troy: Pitt Researcher Studies Lingering Health Impacts From Norfolk Southern Train Derailment triblive.com/news/health-...
Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment
University of Pittsburgh researcher Juliane Beier is a leading authority on how colorless, sweet-smelling vinyl chloride can cause cancer and worsen liver disease. Her expertise meant she feared the w...
triblive.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The people of East Palestine were poisoned when the rail company decided to burn off the toxic materials in some of the rail tank cars.
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded this "controlled burn" was unnecessary.
Pretty evil stuff. All for short term profits.
The National Transportation Safety Board concluded this "controlled burn" was unnecessary.
Pretty evil stuff. All for short term profits.
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Yep. Bannon is a savvy actor. He knows exactly how this will be received and is achieving a desired goal.
i think people should consider the extent to which bannon, a known bullshit artist, knows that you will see this and panic. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Yep. Bannon is a savvy actor. He knows exactly how this will be received and is achieving a desired goal.
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If Vance takes over, Peter Thiel effectively becomes President.
A foreign-born, ultra-conservative yet gay billionaire currently building his fortune on mass surveillance will run the White House.
Peter Thiel is the deep state that you were warned about
A foreign-born, ultra-conservative yet gay billionaire currently building his fortune on mass surveillance will run the White House.
Peter Thiel is the deep state that you were warned about
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
If Vance takes over, Peter Thiel effectively becomes President.
A foreign-born, ultra-conservative yet gay billionaire currently building his fortune on mass surveillance will run the White House.
Peter Thiel is the deep state that you were warned about
A foreign-born, ultra-conservative yet gay billionaire currently building his fortune on mass surveillance will run the White House.
Peter Thiel is the deep state that you were warned about
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But as we report in the new piece, Trump has seized full control of the anniversary planning by creating a new public-private org, "Freedom 250," which is now organizing all the high-profile events the president wants to hold this year, nominally to mark the 250th, but really to celebrate himself.
February 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM
But as we report in the new piece, Trump has seized full control of the anniversary planning by creating a new public-private org, "Freedom 250," which is now organizing all the high-profile events the president wants to hold this year, nominally to mark the 250th, but really to celebrate himself.
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Absolutely fascinating (and rather concerning): just spoke to some classic educated German middle class boomers - the ones who still read the newspaper and listen to public broadcast radio - and they had NEVER HEARD THAT AI HALLUCINATES!!
Like, they didn’t even know the concept 🤯
Like, they didn’t even know the concept 🤯
February 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Absolutely fascinating (and rather concerning): just spoke to some classic educated German middle class boomers - the ones who still read the newspaper and listen to public broadcast radio - and they had NEVER HEARD THAT AI HALLUCINATES!!
Like, they didn’t even know the concept 🤯
Like, they didn’t even know the concept 🤯
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In a sane world, the decision by Rufo, Vance, & co. to slander and slap a target on the traumatized, hardworking immigrants who revitalized a rust belt city -- and who *were invited* to that city -- would be a stain on their careers that they never live down.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
MAGA is a movement of America haters who despise this country and are conspiring to destroy it
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In a sane world, the decision by Rufo, Vance, & co. to slander and slap a target on the traumatized, hardworking immigrants who revitalized a rust belt city -- and who *were invited* to that city -- would be a stain on their careers that they never live down.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
They should be reminded of it. Often.
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I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
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Okay I’m glad there’s an actual reason because while lots of normal people drive other types of big fed-looking SUVs, this particular SUV is almost sufficient on its own to merit a report
Jeep is dumping them into rental fleets to keep sales volume up. ICE rents every car it can.
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Okay I’m glad there’s an actual reason because while lots of normal people drive other types of big fed-looking SUVs, this particular SUV is almost sufficient on its own to merit a report
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James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
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they don't have enough guys, and if the response in Minnesota shows anything it is that trying something like this is going to drive a much larger backlash than anything they hope to gain out of it
"oh well I guess we'll just stay home" is not how this is going to go
"oh well I guess we'll just stay home" is not how this is going to go
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:49 PM
they don't have enough guys, and if the response in Minnesota shows anything it is that trying something like this is going to drive a much larger backlash than anything they hope to gain out of it
"oh well I guess we'll just stay home" is not how this is going to go
"oh well I guess we'll just stay home" is not how this is going to go
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I don't want to quote dunk but I saw another "body cams don't do anything" post and I just want to say that I, a criminal defense attorney, very much like having body cams.
February 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I don't want to quote dunk but I saw another "body cams don't do anything" post and I just want to say that I, a criminal defense attorney, very much like having body cams.
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A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
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In a recent column on her dumb documentary that made MAGA folks big mad, I said she was complicit in everything, just another grifter. Because that's exactly what she is.
Q: Why do you feel it's appropriate to use an official White House event to promote your movie?
MELANIA TRUMP: This is not a promotion
(She promoted her video literally 5 minutes ago during this same event)
MELANIA TRUMP: This is not a promotion
(She promoted her video literally 5 minutes ago during this same event)
February 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM
In a recent column on her dumb documentary that made MAGA folks big mad, I said she was complicit in everything, just another grifter. Because that's exactly what she is.