Mars Watcher
@marswatcher.bsky.social
Formerly on twitter. I like to read and share terse book reviews. Boy Dad. Environmentalist, Progressive, and programmer. He/him. Married, so that usually ends the DMs.
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A somewhat funny inter-cameral subtext to Thune absolutely screwing Johnson on ths Epstein bill after having screwed him on the CR with its comically corrupt payout to 8 members of the Senate R caucus.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A somewhat funny inter-cameral subtext to Thune absolutely screwing Johnson on ths Epstein bill after having screwed him on the CR with its comically corrupt payout to 8 members of the Senate R caucus.
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Covering Jamal Khashoggi's murder was one of the most disturbing things I've worked on. Hearing Trump say he was "extremely controversial" and people "didn't like him" is chilling. Hard to take any other way than he thinks there is moral ambiguity in the murder of a journalist.
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Covering Jamal Khashoggi's murder was one of the most disturbing things I've worked on. Hearing Trump say he was "extremely controversial" and people "didn't like him" is chilling. Hard to take any other way than he thinks there is moral ambiguity in the murder of a journalist.
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Trump’s racial profiling ICE goon army is ripping parents from kids
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Trump’s racial profiling ICE goon army is ripping parents from kids
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Donald Trump and Greg Abbott played with fire, got burned — and democracy won.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
BREAKING: Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional maps that would boost the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Donald Trump and Greg Abbott played with fire, got burned — and democracy won.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
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I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
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Billie Eilish asked an important question: "If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?"
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Billie Eilish asked an important question: "If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?"
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
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Brett Meiselas on MTG: The craziest thing is it's not like she even said anything bad about Trump. Nor did she even suggest he was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. All she said was that the people deserve the Epstein files — and he lost his mind. That’s the definition of “a hit dog will holler.”
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Brett Meiselas on MTG: The craziest thing is it's not like she even said anything bad about Trump. Nor did she even suggest he was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. All she said was that the people deserve the Epstein files — and he lost his mind. That’s the definition of “a hit dog will holler.”
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Today I wrote about the ten questions legacy media should insist Trump answer about Epstein. I should not have to do this, but I do. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all of my writings and other exclusive content while also supporting independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Today I wrote about the ten questions legacy media should insist Trump answer about Epstein. I should not have to do this, but I do. Become a Democracy Docket member to receive all of my writings and other exclusive content while also supporting independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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I think Americans are realizing that democracy is a participation sport, and the the government is ours if we want it to be. I feel like we got complacent and hoped some other third party would do the work for us. Seems like we have to learn that lesson every generation.
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I think Americans are realizing that democracy is a participation sport, and the the government is ours if we want it to be. I feel like we got complacent and hoped some other third party would do the work for us. Seems like we have to learn that lesson every generation.
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Thank you! A Tennessee judge blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, siding with state and local lawmakers who argued that Gov. Bill Lee exceeded his constitutional authority by sending troops to the city.
Tennessee judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thank you! A Tennessee judge blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, siding with state and local lawmakers who argued that Gov. Bill Lee exceeded his constitutional authority by sending troops to the city.
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Everybody is talking about the new reporting on DOJ corruption today. Please note this as well: The Trump Murder Memo was also produced by DOJ. It's another window into how badly DOJ has been corrupted.
This is arguably worse than the Bush torture memo. Liberal commentators should talk about it.
This is arguably worse than the Bush torture memo. Liberal commentators should talk about it.
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
newrepublic.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Everybody is talking about the new reporting on DOJ corruption today. Please note this as well: The Trump Murder Memo was also produced by DOJ. It's another window into how badly DOJ has been corrupted.
This is arguably worse than the Bush torture memo. Liberal commentators should talk about it.
This is arguably worse than the Bush torture memo. Liberal commentators should talk about it.
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Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare for All Explained | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Next year, Americans will see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
Meanwhile, the seven largest health insurance companies made a combined $71B in profits in 2024.
It’s far past time for Medicare for All. Here’s what you need to know.
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Exactly. The Trump Murder Memo is another window into just how corrupted DOJ has gotten under Trump.
#TrumpMurderMemo
#TrumpMurderMemo
This is a good companion piece to the NYT piece today on the attack on the DOJ, and a sign of what the lawyers who did not resign or get fired are willing to do.
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Exactly. The Trump Murder Memo is another window into just how corrupted DOJ has gotten under Trump.
#TrumpMurderMemo
#TrumpMurderMemo
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Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
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Once again, MAGA has turned inward and begun attacking its own. Indiana State Senator Greg Goode was the target of a swatting incident on Sunday, just hours after Trump publicly criticized him and other Republican lawmakers for refusing to redraw the state’s congressional map.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Once again, MAGA has turned inward and begun attacking its own. Indiana State Senator Greg Goode was the target of a swatting incident on Sunday, just hours after Trump publicly criticized him and other Republican lawmakers for refusing to redraw the state’s congressional map.
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NEW: Lindsey Halligan apparently told the grand jury in the Comey case that they should indict on promised future evidence, and that Comey is guilty until proven innocent. Check out my chat with @klasfeldreports.com about this incredible ruling today: www.muellershewrote.com/p/halligan-i...
Halligan is in DEEP trouble in the Comey case
A recording from Allison Gill's live video
www.muellershewrote.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NEW: Lindsey Halligan apparently told the grand jury in the Comey case that they should indict on promised future evidence, and that Comey is guilty until proven innocent. Check out my chat with @klasfeldreports.com about this incredible ruling today: www.muellershewrote.com/p/halligan-i...
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SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
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We’ve repeated a warning for a long time: “Eventually, the monster will come for us all.” We’ve said it to each other as Trump and his administration have continued targeting anyone they view as part of the resistance, attempting to silence and eliminate opposition,
November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We’ve repeated a warning for a long time: “Eventually, the monster will come for us all.” We’ve said it to each other as Trump and his administration have continued targeting anyone they view as part of the resistance, attempting to silence and eliminate opposition,
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Dear ICE: They don't let you wear a mask in your mug shot.
Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Dear ICE: They don't let you wear a mask in your mug shot.
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LOL. Why does he need to sign a bill to release the files when he can just RELEASE THE FILES?
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
LOL. Why does he need to sign a bill to release the files when he can just RELEASE THE FILES?
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No one is above the law. Off to jail, ICE. A 45-year-old Riverside County man, identified as an agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been arrested for allegedly detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty.
ktla.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
No one is above the law. Off to jail, ICE. A 45-year-old Riverside County man, identified as an agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been arrested for allegedly detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty.
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If Congress follows Trump's directive to rename the Defense Department, it could cost taxpayers nearly $2B in new signage, letterheads, and digital code.
Imagine if we invested that money — and our bloated military budget as well — on the American people instead of the Pentagon.
Imagine if we invested that money — and our bloated military budget as well — on the American people instead of the Pentagon.
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
If Congress follows Trump's directive to rename the Defense Department, it could cost taxpayers nearly $2B in new signage, letterheads, and digital code.
Imagine if we invested that money — and our bloated military budget as well — on the American people instead of the Pentagon.
Imagine if we invested that money — and our bloated military budget as well — on the American people instead of the Pentagon.
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🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration is seeking custody of Tina Peters, the former GOP Colorado election clerk who was sentenced to nine years in prison on state charges for her role in a 2021 voting system data breach, in a failed attempt to find voter fraud. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Administration Seeks Custody of Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration is seeking custody of Tina Peters, the former GOP Colorado election clerk who was sentenced to nine years in prison on state charges for her role in a 2021 voting system data breach, in a failed attempt to find voter fraud. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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I sent Democracy Docket premium members the 10 questions every legacy media outlet should demand Trump answer about Jeffrey Epstein. Join now to access premium content and support Democracy Docket's vital work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I sent Democracy Docket premium members the 10 questions every legacy media outlet should demand Trump answer about Jeffrey Epstein. Join now to access premium content and support Democracy Docket's vital work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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