GreggN
@gnesem.bsky.social
Retired aviation pro and engineer, always-beginning late-starting guitarist. Not interested in buying crypto.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Shoulda followed up with "Were those 'staff members' fully clothed the whole time you saw them??".
“Staff”
VAN HOLLEN: When you visited Epstein's island, did you see anything inappropriate?
LUTNICK: The only thing I saw with my wife and my children and the other couple and their children were staff who worked for Mr Epstein on that island
LUTNICK: The only thing I saw with my wife and my children and the other couple and their children were staff who worked for Mr Epstein on that island
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Shoulda followed up with "Were those 'staff members' fully clothed the whole time you saw them??".
Not to mention exculpatory testimony from such a criminal in return for clemency would have ZERO credibility on its face
Maxwell says she'll clear Trump's name in exchange for clemency. Trump hasn't been charged with a crime related to Epstein (yet). But if he issues her a pardon in exchange for a personal favor, then he will be committing a crime. It'd also be a crime outside the scope of his Presidential Immunity.
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Not to mention exculpatory testimony from such a criminal in return for clemency would have ZERO credibility on its face
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Autocrats erase history to control the narrative. But there’s a more dangerous reason for deleting these truths from our public consciousness: informed people are harder to control.
February 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Autocrats erase history to control the narrative. But there’s a more dangerous reason for deleting these truths from our public consciousness: informed people are harder to control.
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Ring thought they were cute by saying they’re hacking everyone’s cameras to look for lost dogs. If they can do that for dogs they will do that for whatever people they want to hunt down.
February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Ring thought they were cute by saying they’re hacking everyone’s cameras to look for lost dogs. If they can do that for dogs they will do that for whatever people they want to hunt down.
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They. Are. Concentration. Camps.
February 10, 2026 at 2:21 AM
They. Are. Concentration. Camps.
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Pardoned insurrectionists commit crimes at a higher rate than immigrants.
ALERT: Jan 6 riot defendant Chris Moynihan has pleaded GUILTY to charge of Aggravated Harassment in the 2nd Degree in New York for sending a text message in which he threatened Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) in 2025
Moynihan is latest pardoned rioter to plead guilty to new crime
Moynihan is latest pardoned rioter to plead guilty to new crime
February 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Pardoned insurrectionists commit crimes at a higher rate than immigrants.
The active shooters may very well be ICE one of these days soon
To all the people angry that teenagers are protesting ICE during school hours:
If they can practice active shooter drills and learn how to tourniquet their classmates, they’re entitled to an opinion on how they’re treated.
If they can practice active shooter drills and learn how to tourniquet their classmates, they’re entitled to an opinion on how they’re treated.
February 10, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The active shooters may very well be ICE one of these days soon
In light of the Epstein files, lyrics seem right on brand for MAGA
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
In light of the Epstein files, lyrics seem right on brand for MAGA
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In 1947 the US War Department released “Don’t Be a Sucker,” now archived by the National Archives. It shows how fascism grows through fear lies and scapegoating. This should not be history. It is a reminder our government once wanted remembered.
Don't Be a Sucker
YouTube video by US National Archives
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
In 1947 the US War Department released “Don’t Be a Sucker,” now archived by the National Archives. It shows how fascism grows through fear lies and scapegoating. This should not be history. It is a reminder our government once wanted remembered.
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Authoritarian governments always go after universities first, b/c free inquiry produces critics. Canceling Harvard’s military education programs and dressing it up as “building lethality” is about keeping future officers away from independent centers of thought that might question Trump’s power.
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Authoritarian governments always go after universities first, b/c free inquiry produces critics. Canceling Harvard’s military education programs and dressing it up as “building lethality” is about keeping future officers away from independent centers of thought that might question Trump’s power.
If we lose the EV race to China it will be because Trump, bought by his oil industry cronies and also under Putin's thumb, gave it away to them.
More than half of the world’s new electric cars are now plugging into Chinese sockets instead of lining up at gas stations. By 2024, it is estimated that China’s EV sales were growing about 40% year on year, even as some Western markets stumbled.
www.ecoticias.com/en/china-sol...
www.ecoticias.com/en/china-sol...
China sold 11 million electric vehicles in one year, leaving less room for the oil it used to buy from Venezuela
But there is a basic question lurking behind the headlines. Who will actually need that oil in the years ahead? For years, China has been one of Venezuela’s
www.ecoticias.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
If we lose the EV race to China it will be because Trump, bought by his oil industry cronies and also under Putin's thumb, gave it away to them.
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DHS' own data proves that less than one in seven people detained in Trump's immigration raids had been convicted, or even charged, with a violent criminal offense.
42% had zero record.
40% had only civil offenses, such as being in the USA illegally
ICE, not immigrants, is "the worst of the worst."
42% had zero record.
40% had only civil offenses, such as being in the USA illegally
ICE, not immigrants, is "the worst of the worst."
February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
DHS' own data proves that less than one in seven people detained in Trump's immigration raids had been convicted, or even charged, with a violent criminal offense.
42% had zero record.
40% had only civil offenses, such as being in the USA illegally
ICE, not immigrants, is "the worst of the worst."
42% had zero record.
40% had only civil offenses, such as being in the USA illegally
ICE, not immigrants, is "the worst of the worst."
Probably correct. But if they do get one, they should set conditions for going.
Somehow, I don't think Seattle will get an invite to the White House...
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Probably correct. But if they do get one, they should set conditions for going.
According to Google, in 1971 (a time long before Trump), Santana's rendition of "Oye Como Va" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was in the Top 40 for 8 weeks.
I consider it a mark against a song if I can understand the lyrics.
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
According to Google, in 1971 (a time long before Trump), Santana's rendition of "Oye Como Va" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was in the Top 40 for 8 weeks.
You had two great defenses that were the dominating factor in that game, but 1) the Seahawks did just a little bit better penetrating NE's defense, and 2) SEA's defense was significantly more devastating to NE.
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
You had two great defenses that were the dominating factor in that game, but 1) the Seahawks did just a little bit better penetrating NE's defense, and 2) SEA's defense was significantly more devastating to NE.
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Here’s the situation in the Twin Cities:
Random Bovino-style tear-gassing: Way down
Relentless persecution of immigrants: Unchanged
Thuggish violence against observers: Way up
Random Bovino-style tear-gassing: Way down
Relentless persecution of immigrants: Unchanged
Thuggish violence against observers: Way up
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Here’s the situation in the Twin Cities:
Random Bovino-style tear-gassing: Way down
Relentless persecution of immigrants: Unchanged
Thuggish violence against observers: Way up
Random Bovino-style tear-gassing: Way down
Relentless persecution of immigrants: Unchanged
Thuggish violence against observers: Way up
By and large, the absolute worst crop of SB ads I have ever seen. Many readily identifiable AI-generated ones which just left me feeling "that was stupid".
Super Bowl ads used to define the culture. People literally quoted them for years after the ads aired.
The ads today are just slop. Don’t know if I saw a single good one.
The ads today are just slop. Don’t know if I saw a single good one.
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
By and large, the absolute worst crop of SB ads I have ever seen. Many readily identifiable AI-generated ones which just left me feeling "that was stupid".
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It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM
It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
I thought they should give it to the kicker. He scored the most points, after all
Which Seattle defensive player would one give it to though??? This is what makes them so dangerous--instead of one superstar, they have a bunch of truly great players who play together so well.
If an offensive player wins Super Bowl MVP....
February 9, 2026 at 5:15 AM
I thought they should give it to the kicker. He scored the most points, after all
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But very on brand for MAGA
I thought it was a hoot that the "Christian alternative" half time show was headlined by a guy who sings about how much fun he has raping children. I must say, American evangelicals have taken a dark turn ever since they got rid of Jesus and replaced him with this new guy.
February 9, 2026 at 4:47 AM
But very on brand for MAGA
Interestingly, he wound up watching the Bad Bunny one, apparently
Imagine being the most powerful man in the world and being this much of a whiney victim BITCH.
Good god what a child
Good god what a child
February 9, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Interestingly, he wound up watching the Bad Bunny one, apparently
He is literally a "my mind is made up, don't confuse me with facts" president
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
[...The] answer to the seemingly puzzling question of why the CIA will not continue to publish? That answer:... Donald Trump who is completely devoid of any capability for fact. Plus, he’s afraid of facts: they are kryptonite to his fantasy world."
[...The] answer to the seemingly puzzling question of why the CIA will not continue to publish? That answer:... Donald Trump who is completely devoid of any capability for fact. Plus, he’s afraid of facts: they are kryptonite to his fantasy world."
RIP CIA Factbook
The Steady State | by Margaret Henoch
open.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
He is literally a "my mind is made up, don't confuse me with facts" president
Thought our B-2s "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capability (Trump's insistent characterization). Guess not....
🇮🇱/🇺🇸/🇮🇷 • Kan TV (Hebrew):
➡️The dynamics of the negotiations between the United States and Iran are causing concern in "Israel."
➡️"Israel" is demanding that the United States ensure Iran abandons not only nuclear weapons but also the weapons that caused significant damage to "Israel+
➡️The dynamics of the negotiations between the United States and Iran are causing concern in "Israel."
➡️"Israel" is demanding that the United States ensure Iran abandons not only nuclear weapons but also the weapons that caused significant damage to "Israel+
February 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Thought our B-2s "obliterated" Iran's nuclear capability (Trump's insistent characterization). Guess not....