Steve Schmidt
@steve.czmyt.com
Computer consultant & database app software developer. Bookworm. Posts about computers, gear, security, safety, and Michigan. 🇺🇸 💔🇺🇦
From Haslett, Michigan, USA
Not the campaign runner
More at https://steve.czmyt.com
Email [email protected]
From Haslett, Michigan, USA
Not the campaign runner
More at https://steve.czmyt.com
Email [email protected]
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Six months ago I wrote this post about “the next terrorist attack.” I republish it now (lightly updated) because my fear of this scenario has recently grown much greater.
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The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
snyder.substack.com
This was a must read when Dr. Snyder first published this, and it is more of a must read today, as is his book On Tyranny, and the ever greater Expanded Audio Edition of On Tyranny.
Absolute best cable ties ever: www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAEI3ZG
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Absolute best cable ties ever: www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAEI3ZG
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Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
Trump administration plan would open California to offshore oil drilling
A draft five-year plan for offshore oil development proposes selling leases on the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
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During the night, an oil refinery in the city of Saratov was attacked. The refinery produces over 20 types of petroleum products — gasoline, fuel oil, diesel fuel, vacuum gas oil, technical sulfur, and more — and operates to meet the needs of the Russian army.
November 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
During the night, an oil refinery in the city of Saratov was attacked. The refinery produces over 20 types of petroleum products — gasoline, fuel oil, diesel fuel, vacuum gas oil, technical sulfur, and more — and operates to meet the needs of the Russian army.
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I'm a train guard. I know when you don't have a ticket and I don't care that you don't. But, I want to see how far your lie goes so I will try my hardest to make you crack. Otherwise the job is very boring.
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I'm a train guard. I know when you don't have a ticket and I don't care that you don't. But, I want to see how far your lie goes so I will try my hardest to make you crack. Otherwise the job is very boring.
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The "appropriate response" is to broadcast everything that Trump did and said on that appalling day for American democracy and then to tell this moron to sling his hook.
I might be wrong, but this stinks of Pharage involvement.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The "appropriate response" is to broadcast everything that Trump did and said on that appalling day for American democracy and then to tell this moron to sling his hook.
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“When I came to the U.S. attorney’s office, I thought I had such a slim chance of getting a job because it was such an ultracompetitive place.
“Now it’s like, ‘If you ever threw a pass, do you want to be a quarterback?’”
— Mark Rotert, former federal prosecutor
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“Now it’s like, ‘If you ever threw a pass, do you want to be a quarterback?’”
— Mark Rotert, former federal prosecutor
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Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
“When I came to the U.S. attorney’s office, I thought I had such a slim chance of getting a job because it was such an ultracompetitive place.
“Now it’s like, ‘If you ever threw a pass, do you want to be a quarterback?’”
— Mark Rotert, former federal prosecutor
wapo.st/47Rv3pC
“Now it’s like, ‘If you ever threw a pass, do you want to be a quarterback?’”
— Mark Rotert, former federal prosecutor
wapo.st/47Rv3pC
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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People living in countries with Universal Healthcare don’t envy the US system
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
People living in countries with Universal Healthcare don’t envy the US system
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
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Why is #Lithuania still trading with this Russian satellite state in the first place? Whatever ends up in #Belarus probably ends up in Russia, to assist Russia's economy and war effort.
Close the border. Cease all trade. Until Russia collapses and becomes civilised (if ever).
Close the border. Cease all trade. Until Russia collapses and becomes civilised (if ever).
Belarus threatens to seize Lithuanian trucks after border closure
Lithuania closed the two border crossings with Belarus on 29 October after meteorological balloons flying from Belarus caused repeated disruption to air traffic.
www.euronews.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Why is #Lithuania still trading with this Russian satellite state in the first place? Whatever ends up in #Belarus probably ends up in Russia, to assist Russia's economy and war effort.
Close the border. Cease all trade. Until Russia collapses and becomes civilised (if ever).
Close the border. Cease all trade. Until Russia collapses and becomes civilised (if ever).
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BREAKING: Trump is now trying to use his shitty economy to rationalize why we need troops in Chicago.
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
BREAKING: Trump is now trying to use his shitty economy to rationalize why we need troops in Chicago.
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Schumer allows a provision to go into the supposedly “clean” CR to allow people like Ted Cruz to file lawsuits for money over Jack Smith’s J6 investigation. Amazing Dem leadership in the senate. Thanks Chuck!
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Schumer allows a provision to go into the supposedly “clean” CR to allow people like Ted Cruz to file lawsuits for money over Jack Smith’s J6 investigation. Amazing Dem leadership in the senate. Thanks Chuck!
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November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Yup, pretty much sums it up
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Yup, pretty much sums it up
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It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
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Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Progressive group MoveOn calls on Schumer to step aside
"Inexplicably, some Senate Democrats, under Leader Schumer's watch, decided to surrender."
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
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These people don't have the first fucking clue how to deal with a bully
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
These people don't have the first fucking clue how to deal with a bully
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Who imposed tariffs?
Who cut immigration, destroying the ag workforce?
Who undermined the Fed?
Who halted renewable energy?
Who's running deficits?
Who cut immigration, destroying the ag workforce?
Who undermined the Fed?
Who halted renewable energy?
Who's running deficits?
Mike Johnson: "That's the reason the inflation is up, the cost of living is up so high -- because of the policies of the previous administration. Now, we're working to root those policies out and implement our own, but it takes a little time."
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Who imposed tariffs?
Who cut immigration, destroying the ag workforce?
Who undermined the Fed?
Who halted renewable energy?
Who's running deficits?
Who cut immigration, destroying the ag workforce?
Who undermined the Fed?
Who halted renewable energy?
Who's running deficits?
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Still processing the inanity of this cave, like, "We're going to make Republicans go on record that they want to destroy the ACA." You mean the motherfuckers who radicalized in opposition to it & voted to repeal it, like, 22 times? You're finally getting them on record? Really impressed over here
“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Still processing the inanity of this cave, like, "We're going to make Republicans go on record that they want to destroy the ACA." You mean the motherfuckers who radicalized in opposition to it & voted to repeal it, like, 22 times? You're finally getting them on record? Really impressed over here
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So apparently senators must now be notified in advance if their phone records are requested during the investigation of a crime. No one else, just senators. So they're free to crime and can't be investigated without notice. This is so wrong, but it's great for senators who want to commit crimes.
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
So apparently senators must now be notified in advance if their phone records are requested during the investigation of a crime. No one else, just senators. So they're free to crime and can't be investigated without notice. This is so wrong, but it's great for senators who want to commit crimes.
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VIDEO: Mike Rogers falsely claimed, without evidence, that voter fraud was the reason he lost last year. #MISen
Rogers: "At 5:30 in the morning we were winning, a van in Detroit showed up with [*air quotes*] 'ballots.' We ended up losing that thing by about 17,000 votes."
Rogers: "At 5:30 in the morning we were winning, a van in Detroit showed up with [*air quotes*] 'ballots.' We ended up losing that thing by about 17,000 votes."
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
VIDEO: Mike Rogers falsely claimed, without evidence, that voter fraud was the reason he lost last year. #MISen
Rogers: "At 5:30 in the morning we were winning, a van in Detroit showed up with [*air quotes*] 'ballots.' We ended up losing that thing by about 17,000 votes."
Rogers: "At 5:30 in the morning we were winning, a van in Detroit showed up with [*air quotes*] 'ballots.' We ended up losing that thing by about 17,000 votes."
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It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org