Micropundit
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Northside Chicago + mid 60's + retired+ liberal + cyclist + programmer + traveler + investor + Trump opponent. Mainly political stuff, biking, public transport
Dictator on dictator action www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
PM Benjamin Netanyahu asked Donald Trump to hold off on Iran attack | The Jerusalem Post
The report came after the US appeared to shift towards diplomatic means of pressure to stop the Iranian crackdown on protesters.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Dictator on dictator action www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
Enforce the Clinton subpoena lite.cnn.com/2026/01/13/p...
Clintons refuse to testify in Congress’ Epstein probe despite contempt threat | CNN Politics
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January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Enforce the Clinton subpoena lite.cnn.com/2026/01/13/p...
Prediction: SCOTUS will rule that Trump overstepped authority with tariffs, but will not impose any refunds or penalties.
January 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Prediction: SCOTUS will rule that Trump overstepped authority with tariffs, but will not impose any refunds or penalties.
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I'm seriously starting to question the credibility of the FIFA Peace Prize.
January 3, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I'm seriously starting to question the credibility of the FIFA Peace Prize.
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There's always a Tweet.
December 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
There's always a Tweet.
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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DoJ will NOT release all the Epstein files today. So predictable. They say they’ll release some today, and more later on a “rolling basis.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Justice department will release ‘several hundred thousand’ Epstein files today, says deputy attorney general – live
Todd Blanche suggests some documents may be held back temporarily, citing need to protect victims
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
DoJ will NOT release all the Epstein files today. So predictable. They say they’ll release some today, and more later on a “rolling basis.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
Trump rebrands Congressionally-approved troop housing subsidy as ‘warrior dividend’ bonus
More than $2.9 billion in reconciliation funds was allocated to beef up troop housing allowances. Now it’s being used for $1,776 checks.
www.defenseone.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
ATTN MILITARY: That $1776 you’re getting? He’s taking it out of your already approved BHA and putting his name on it. www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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House Republicans are going on vacation and letting your health care subsidies lapse.
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
House Republicans are going on vacation and letting your health care subsidies lapse.
Trump enabler tells it true www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...
‘The Trump Era Is Ending’: Political World Rocked by Bombshell Susie Wiles Tell-All
The political world marveled that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles would open up to Vanity Fair in such a manner on Tuesday.
www.mediaite.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Trump enabler tells it true www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...
RIP Rob Reiner. A tragedy.
December 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
RIP Rob Reiner. A tragedy.
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Couldn't agree more. All of these proposals are constitutional, reasonable, and vital. (1/2)
December 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Couldn't agree more. All of these proposals are constitutional, reasonable, and vital. (1/2)
Today would be a great day for Canada to announce a retirement visa for Americans
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today would be a great day for Canada to announce a retirement visa for Americans
This is a very poor assessment of the situation by Sen Tom Cotton.
Q: "The Pentagon's Law of War manual…says 'Orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal.' Given that, how was that follow up strike on the two survivors legal?"
Tom Cotton: "They were not incapacitated… They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat."
Tom Cotton: "They were not incapacitated… They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat."
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is a very poor assessment of the situation by Sen Tom Cotton.
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Trump hung up on a ProPublica reporter after being asked whether his Florida mortgages were similar to those of others he had accused of fraud. 🤔
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Trump hung up on a ProPublica reporter after being asked whether his Florida mortgages were similar to those of others he had accused of fraud. 🤔
Donald Trump might announce he's running for Jackson Family Honors award.
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Donald Trump might announce he's running for Jackson Family Honors award.
Impeach Hegseth www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
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December 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Impeach Hegseth www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Hegseth needs to "spend more time with family". www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagement
Defense secretary shares anecdote in The War on Warriors and rails against ‘rules and regulations’ governing war
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hegseth needs to "spend more time with family". www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Republicans starting to flee... dnyuz.com/2025/11/29/p...
Powerful Republican Turns on Pentagon Pete’s ‘Kill’ Orders
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s alleged order to “kill” everyone aboard a suspected Venezuelan drug boat is slated to face
dnyuz.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Republicans starting to flee... dnyuz.com/2025/11/29/p...
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TRUMP: Thanksgiving costs down 25% 🤥
UT STUDY: “Costs of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee ⬆️ 10.5%” 🦃
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
UT STUDY: “Costs of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee ⬆️ 10.5%” 🦃
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
November 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
TRUMP: Thanksgiving costs down 25% 🤥
UT STUDY: “Costs of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee ⬆️ 10.5%” 🦃
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
UT STUDY: “Costs of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee ⬆️ 10.5%” 🦃
www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
Dear Canada: please create a retirement visa for self-sufficient Americans 65+. thank you! :)
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Dear Canada: please create a retirement visa for self-sufficient Americans 65+. thank you! :)
WOW... Trump's press secretary said "lawful orders". Not what members of Congress are saying. She should be fired for lying.
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
WOW... Trump's press secretary said "lawful orders". Not what members of Congress are saying. She should be fired for lying.
Why would the President call a press reporter "insubordinate"? We have a free press here in the US, not subordinate to any politician.
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Why would the President call a press reporter "insubordinate"? We have a free press here in the US, not subordinate to any politician.
Some good info on ICE near college campus northside Chicago loyolaphoenix.com/2025/10/staf...
Map: Submit ICE Sightings to The Phoenix | The Loyola Phoenix
Learn how to submit a sighting to our staff.
loyolaphoenix.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Some good info on ICE near college campus northside Chicago loyolaphoenix.com/2025/10/staf...
Notice that Trump is only asking for GOP to vote on Epstein files. He's not ordering Bondi to release the files. He could release files today if he wanted to.
November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Notice that Trump is only asking for GOP to vote on Epstein files. He's not ordering Bondi to release the files. He could release files today if he wanted to.