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“We overlook just how large a role we all play--and by 'we' I mean society--in determining who makes it and who doesn't.”
― Malcolm Gladwell
― Malcolm Gladwell
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"Press conferences" as performances of authoritarian bullying
Reporter: “Are you committed to releasing the full video?”
Trump: “Didn't I just tell you that?”
Reporter: “You said that it was up to Sec. Hegseth.”
Trump: “You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place…You are an obnoxious, actually a terrible reporter.”
Trump: “Didn't I just tell you that?”
Reporter: “You said that it was up to Sec. Hegseth.”
Trump: “You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place…You are an obnoxious, actually a terrible reporter.”
December 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Press conferences" as performances of authoritarian bullying
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First Amendment.
December 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
First Amendment.
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LESLEY STAHL: You contributed to the toxic culture. You were out there pounding, insulting people
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: You've contributed to it as well
STAHL: I want you to respond to what you have done in terms of insulting people
MTG: I'd like for you to respond to that
December 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
LESLEY STAHL: You contributed to the toxic culture. You were out there pounding, insulting people
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: You've contributed to it as well
STAHL: I want you to respond to what you have done in terms of insulting people
MTG: I'd like for you to respond to that
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“This is not how a civilized nation should act, just murdering people on the high seas without proof, without trial.”
“Alejandro Was Murdered”: Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Claim Against U.S. over Boat Strike
The U.S. military said Thursday that it blew up another boat of suspected drug smugglers, this time killing four people in the eastern Pacific. The U.S. has now killed at least 87 people in 22 strikes...
www.democracynow.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“This is not how a civilized nation should act, just murdering people on the high seas without proof, without trial.”
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Whatever you think of President Obama ordering drone strikes, he did it with Congressional authorization
Congress has NOT given approval for these boat strikes
When Republicans tell you they’ve been informed or briefed, that is NOT the same thing
Not even close
Congress has NOT given approval for these boat strikes
When Republicans tell you they’ve been informed or briefed, that is NOT the same thing
Not even close
It’s important to remember there are two scandals here:
1. The Administration has likely committed war crimes.
2. But the entire operation - which now includes two dozen attacks - is illegal. In our democracy, the President CANNOT wage war without the consent of the people.
1. The Administration has likely committed war crimes.
2. But the entire operation - which now includes two dozen attacks - is illegal. In our democracy, the President CANNOT wage war without the consent of the people.
BERMAN: Did you see any evidence of them trying to use a radio in the video you saw?
TOM COTTON: Well I saw lots of evidence of them standing on the boat that had been capsized
BERMAN: That wasn't my question. Did you see any evidence?
COTTON: No, I didn't
TOM COTTON: Well I saw lots of evidence of them standing on the boat that had been capsized
BERMAN: That wasn't my question. Did you see any evidence?
COTTON: No, I didn't
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Whatever you think of President Obama ordering drone strikes, he did it with Congressional authorization
Congress has NOT given approval for these boat strikes
When Republicans tell you they’ve been informed or briefed, that is NOT the same thing
Not even close
Congress has NOT given approval for these boat strikes
When Republicans tell you they’ve been informed or briefed, that is NOT the same thing
Not even close
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments. n.pr/3XCQwhB
Light from satellites will ruin majority of some space telescope images, study says
Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments.
n.pr
December 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments. n.pr/3XCQwhB
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"Camilo" is harvesting pomegranates in Firebaugh, CA. "We earn minimum wage. It's very tiring work. We climb up and down ladders with a heavy sack of fruit. We then rush to empty the sack into the bin. Today was a good day as the ground wasn't wet from the rain." #WeFeedYou
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Camilo" is harvesting pomegranates in Firebaugh, CA. "We earn minimum wage. It's very tiring work. We climb up and down ladders with a heavy sack of fruit. We then rush to empty the sack into the bin. Today was a good day as the ground wasn't wet from the rain." #WeFeedYou
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Zoom on his shoes
December 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Zoom on his shoes
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Ladies and Gentlemen, JD Vance… and his shoe size.
December 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen, JD Vance… and his shoe size.
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Tucker Carlson, clearly frustrated by criticism from some GOP figures over his visit to Qatar, tells Doha News he is an US citizen and can travel where he wants and associate with whom he wishes.
But, as always, he references an unnamed group that seeks to put “our population into mental bondage.”
But, as always, he references an unnamed group that seeks to put “our population into mental bondage.”
December 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Tucker Carlson, clearly frustrated by criticism from some GOP figures over his visit to Qatar, tells Doha News he is an US citizen and can travel where he wants and associate with whom he wishes.
But, as always, he references an unnamed group that seeks to put “our population into mental bondage.”
But, as always, he references an unnamed group that seeks to put “our population into mental bondage.”
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Trump last night had the complexion of a Thanksgiving turkey that was left in the oven too long and bandages were again visible on the back of his right hand
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
December 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Trump last night had the complexion of a Thanksgiving turkey that was left in the oven too long and bandages were again visible on the back of his right hand
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
(photos via Getty and by Aaron Schwartz and Paul Morigi)
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"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
‘A sad, cruel moment’: 58 Florida children leaving US amid parent deportations
“The only losers are the children.”
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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FUCK ICE
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
FUCK ICE
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The social worker at San Francisco General Hospital who was stabbed this week by a man authorities identified as a patient died of his injuries Saturday.
S.F. General Hospital stabbing: Social worker dies of injuries
The social worker at San Francisco General Hospital who was stabbed this week by a man authorities identified as a patient died of his injuries Saturday.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The social worker at San Francisco General Hospital who was stabbed this week by a man authorities identified as a patient died of his injuries Saturday.
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This will be remembered as the most pathetic moment in American history. What a needy fool.
December 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This will be remembered as the most pathetic moment in American history. What a needy fool.
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“Trump is more unpopular than ever. Total disaster. Rather than keep his promises all this admin has done is enrich themselves. Criminal levels of corruption- Every person in this cabinet is a complete disaster.”
We’re obviously no fans of Fuentes, but👀
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DR8vah9...
We’re obviously no fans of Fuentes, but👀
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DR8vah9...
December 7, 2025 at 4:41 AM
“Trump is more unpopular than ever. Total disaster. Rather than keep his promises all this admin has done is enrich themselves. Criminal levels of corruption- Every person in this cabinet is a complete disaster.”
We’re obviously no fans of Fuentes, but👀
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DR8vah9...
We’re obviously no fans of Fuentes, but👀
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DR8vah9...
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“This Week in Democracy – Week 46: From Naps in the White House to War Crimes at Sea”
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
This Week in Democracy – Week 46: From Naps in the White House to War Crimes at Sea
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
zeteo.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
“This Week in Democracy – Week 46: From Naps in the White House to War Crimes at Sea”
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
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Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray Saturday on a crowd that gathered to protest a prolonged arrest in a northwest Chicago suburb, angering neighbors who said it was “uncalled for” and “tremendously disappointing.”
On day of Kristi Noem visit to Chicago, federal immigration agents use tear gas on Elgin crowd
Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray Saturday on a crowd that gathered to protest a prolonged arrest in a northwest Chicago suburb, angering neighbors who said it’s “uncall…
trib.al
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray Saturday on a crowd that gathered to protest a prolonged arrest in a northwest Chicago suburb, angering neighbors who said it was “uncalled for” and “tremendously disappointing.”
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Forrest, a young adult rhesus macaque, was among 21 monkeys being transported for biomedical research when the truck they were in overturned Oct. 28 on Interstate 59, just north of Heidelberg.
Monkey Who Escaped Mississippi Highway Crash Has New Permanent Home at New Jersey Refuge
A monkey who spent several days on the lam after escaping a crashed truck in Mississippi now has a permanent home at a New Jersey wildlife refuge.
buff.ly
December 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Forrest, a young adult rhesus macaque, was among 21 monkeys being transported for biomedical research when the truck they were in overturned Oct. 28 on Interstate 59, just north of Heidelberg.
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"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
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U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein overrode the usual rules about grand jury secrecy.
Grand Jury Transcripts From Abandoned Epstein Investigation in Florida Can Be Released, Judge Rules
A judge on Friday gave the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a Florida grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.
buff.ly
December 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith said a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein overrode the usual rules about grand jury secrecy.
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JD Vance: “The Russia-Ukraine thing has been a source of perennial frustration, I think, for the entire White House.
I think there’s hope, should hopefully be some good news the next few weeks on that front.”
Thing?
I think there’s hope, should hopefully be some good news the next few weeks on that front.”
Thing?
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
JD Vance: “The Russia-Ukraine thing has been a source of perennial frustration, I think, for the entire White House.
I think there’s hope, should hopefully be some good news the next few weeks on that front.”
Thing?
I think there’s hope, should hopefully be some good news the next few weeks on that front.”
Thing?
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Mockler: First of all, it's not Hegseth derangement syndrome to say that a former Fox News host shouldn't be leading the most powerful military in the world…
December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Mockler: First of all, it's not Hegseth derangement syndrome to say that a former Fox News host shouldn't be leading the most powerful military in the world…
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About a dozen detainees were led out onto the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Friday.
Flight carrying federal detainees leaves Minnesota as ICE activity escalates
The Twin Cities saw immigration enforcement operations targeting Somalis and Latinos carried out this week by federal agents.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
About a dozen detainees were led out onto the tarmac at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Friday.