Lpeterp
@lpeterp.bsky.social
Individual Rights advocate; Democrat; happily married out California resident.
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this could mean several different things, none of which are reassuring
![“The question is, is it legal just to kill the guy if he’s not threatening to kill you and you’re outside an armed conflict? There are people who are simply uncomfortable with the president just declaring we’re at war with drug traffickers,” said a former senior official familiar with the debate.
“Internally, a lot of people are treating this like the rendition program,” the former official said. “It’s one thing to get rid of [Iraqi dictator] Saddam Hussein or [Libyan autocrat] Moammar Gaddafi for counterterrorism reasons. This is different.’’](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:maiw2rfujepnphhrejytvuu5/bafkreiecj776a2owo634tm7djoq4xyfwoteenbzzind7uxqlvnfkfiak7u@jpeg)
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
this could mean several different things, none of which are reassuring
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Trump’s so-called "peace plan" is a blueprint for Russian victory. Forcing Ukraine to surrender any territory under threat is not diplomacy—it’s appeasement that guarantees future conflict. We must not reward Putin’s aggression with Ukrainian land.
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump’s so-called "peace plan" is a blueprint for Russian victory. Forcing Ukraine to surrender any territory under threat is not diplomacy—it’s appeasement that guarantees future conflict. We must not reward Putin’s aggression with Ukrainian land.
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Costa Rica will accept Abrego, per @washingtonpost.com .
If true, DOJ, DHS, and Dept of State caused lies to be disseminated to Judge Xinis all day Thursday, where an ICE official testified about info sent him by Dept of State, claiming Costa Rica wouldn't take Abrego.
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If true, DOJ, DHS, and Dept of State caused lies to be disseminated to Judge Xinis all day Thursday, where an ICE official testified about info sent him by Dept of State, claiming Costa Rica wouldn't take Abrego.
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SCOOP: Costa Rica says it will still accept Kilmar Abrego García, contradicting Trump’s DOJ
wapo.st/485rAFz
wapo.st/485rAFz
Costa Rica says it would accept Kilmar Abrego García, contradicting U.S.
The statement from a Costa Rican official conflicts with what the Trump administration told a federal judge about its attempts to deport the undocumented immigrant
wapo.st
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Costa Rica will accept Abrego, per @washingtonpost.com .
If true, DOJ, DHS, and Dept of State caused lies to be disseminated to Judge Xinis all day Thursday, where an ICE official testified about info sent him by Dept of State, claiming Costa Rica wouldn't take Abrego.
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If true, DOJ, DHS, and Dept of State caused lies to be disseminated to Judge Xinis all day Thursday, where an ICE official testified about info sent him by Dept of State, claiming Costa Rica wouldn't take Abrego.
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“I’ve got the best poll numbers I’ve ever had! Red hot!!!”
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“I’ve got the best poll numbers I’ve ever had! Red hot!!!”
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European leaders’ joint statement cleverly kicks Trump’s pro-Putin Ukraine plan way down the road. It needs “additional work”.
November 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
European leaders’ joint statement cleverly kicks Trump’s pro-Putin Ukraine plan way down the road. It needs “additional work”.
The French Government is vigilant against hate:
November 22, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The French Government is vigilant against hate:
So let's hope this is a Democratic pickup in the House.
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
So let's hope this is a Democratic pickup in the House.
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Here is why this is so completely illegal. The law says very clearly that once TPS is granted for a 6, 12, or 18-month period, the designation “shall remain in effect” until that period ends.
There is ZERO legal authority to terminate it early. None.
There is ZERO legal authority to terminate it early. None.
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Here is why this is so completely illegal. The law says very clearly that once TPS is granted for a 6, 12, or 18-month period, the designation “shall remain in effect” until that period ends.
There is ZERO legal authority to terminate it early. None.
There is ZERO legal authority to terminate it early. None.
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But the tide is turning. The Epstein files release could alienate a lot of MAGA Republicans who don't want to be seen as covering up for a pedophile. Likewise, the extrajudicial killings of foreign nationals in international waters without evidence of a crime will likely trigger the ICJ.
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
But the tide is turning. The Epstein files release could alienate a lot of MAGA Republicans who don't want to be seen as covering up for a pedophile. Likewise, the extrajudicial killings of foreign nationals in international waters without evidence of a crime will likely trigger the ICJ.
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I again theorize that if Chuck Schumer called Trump a little bitch, Trump would probably have a stroke.
The Zohran press conference is your regular reminder that the entire administration folds like tissue paper at the slightest hint of confidence and conviction, and thus the fact that national democrats are playing a game of capitulation and weakness is exactly why they're all getting away with it
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I again theorize that if Chuck Schumer called Trump a little bitch, Trump would probably have a stroke.
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It's funny how they can be quick with what the Republicans want but when it's really important they drag their feet for months
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
It's funny how they can be quick with what the Republicans want but when it's really important they drag their feet for months
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Republicans crafted an entire midterm strategy around making Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party and portraying him as the most dangerous political figure in American history. Called him a jihadist. Introduced a resolution in the House condemning socialism. All gone now.
November 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Republicans crafted an entire midterm strategy around making Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party and portraying him as the most dangerous political figure in American history. Called him a jihadist. Introduced a resolution in the House condemning socialism. All gone now.
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House Oversight Chairman James Comer now says it's UNLIKELY his committee staff will interview Ghislaine Maxwell as part of their Epstein investigation.
He says Maxwell will plead the Fifth and so he doesn't think she should appear before the panel anymore.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
He says Maxwell will plead the Fifth and so he doesn't think she should appear before the panel anymore.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Ghislaine Maxwell will plead Fifth in House Epstein probe, Comer says
The late sex offender's convicted co-conspirator has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee.
www.politico.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
House Oversight Chairman James Comer now says it's UNLIKELY his committee staff will interview Ghislaine Maxwell as part of their Epstein investigation.
He says Maxwell will plead the Fifth and so he doesn't think she should appear before the panel anymore.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
He says Maxwell will plead the Fifth and so he doesn't think she should appear before the panel anymore.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Hillary is almost always right:
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hillary is almost always right:
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With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
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While Donald Trump may have been intoxicated by Zohran Mamdani today, he will be humiliated by the general takes that Mamdani totally played and outsmarted him.
Expect petty retaliation.
Expect petty retaliation.
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
While Donald Trump may have been intoxicated by Zohran Mamdani today, he will be humiliated by the general takes that Mamdani totally played and outsmarted him.
Expect petty retaliation.
Expect petty retaliation.
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Just a reminder that it's nice the Mamdani thing went better than everyone expected, but Trump should still be immediately impeached & removed for unprecedented things that were once beyond the pale of American politics.
It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
November 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just a reminder that it's nice the Mamdani thing went better than everyone expected, but Trump should still be immediately impeached & removed for unprecedented things that were once beyond the pale of American politics.
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They are literally firing all the judges they think might grant relief. They just fired a friend of mine a couple hours ago. They have no shame. The bastards want an assembly line for deportations and nothing more; rubber-stamping bootlickers who’ll yes’sir at every new diktat to deny.
Instead of hiring more immigration judges, the Department of Justice just posted an ad for "deportation judges." join.justice.gov
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
They are literally firing all the judges they think might grant relief. They just fired a friend of mine a couple hours ago. They have no shame. The bastards want an assembly line for deportations and nothing more; rubber-stamping bootlickers who’ll yes’sir at every new diktat to deny.
The power of resistance-vastly under-reported by MSM:
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The power of resistance-vastly under-reported by MSM:
This doesn't sound good.
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This doesn't sound good.
