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Fascism demands to be taken seriously and to be feared. That makes mockery a powerful tool. Is it how you "beat" fascism? I wouldn't go that far. But inflatable Reptar has surely poked a clearer hole in the story the White House is telling that the Democratic Party's multimillion dollar comms shops.

Never forget that Senator Murphy spent the last year of the Biden administration campaigning for an immigration reform bill that would have given billions to DHS to expand their enforcement & detention abilities. He is part of the problem, not the solution.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

I just watched a video of an ICE agent trying to find a costumed frog's rear air hole to stick pepper spray in it, and, like, why are we paying people to do this

Deleted Nextdoor because introducing "local news" (crime reports) coupled with AI prompts has turned the neighbors-helping-neighbors website into Facebook Lite. The enshittification of the Internet is real.

It's clear Lamont wants a 3rd term, less so what he would do Gov. Ned Lamont has intended to contrast his steady pragmatism with the drama of Trump. To that end, the federal shutdown has been a gift.

"But missing are hints of what else Edward Miner Lamont Jr. wants to accomplish if reelected[.]"

When you can't even drum up interest from the reporter who has never turned down an opportunity to cover you, it's time to hang it up.
#CTPol #Nutmegsky
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This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

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history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

Powerful speech that everyone should give a few moments towards listening.

Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Court-watchers confirm this cruel ICE agent has been reinstated.

Last week, in the briefest moment of decency, violently throwing a woman to the floor was “beneath the men and women of ICE.”

This week, it’s back to business as usual. The cruelty, after all, is the point.

The CBIA must have forgotten about the part where a lack of housing is holding back our entire economy

Fazio—despite his moderate-sounding rhetoric—has been a vociferous opponent of all land use deregulation

YouTube video by The Adam Friedland Show DAVID HOGG Talks Parkland, DNC, Saving the Party

Pretty good interview with David Hogg making it clear (around Adam Friedland's tangents) why the Democratic Party is losing young people.
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Connecticut, please listen to me: we need something new. We desperately, desperately need more housing, and Lamont will continue to stand in the way. Do you know how your town committees select delegates for the state convention where the gubernatorial candidates are selected? Start figuring it out.

Jon Stewart: Authoritarian governments a threat, not comedy Comedian Jon Stewart says speculation about the future of comedy amid increased audience cultural sensitivity is ignoring a true and enduring threat: authoritarian governments around the world.

Jon Stewart in 2022: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether... When a society feels under threat, comedians are who gets sent away first.”
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Let me get this straight: you get cancelled for calling them fascists and get investigated for being anti-fascist

The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.

I thought comedy was legal. What happens when even the jesters can’t mock the king?

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Honoring Charlie Kirk's memory by ruining the lives of anyone who accurately quotes Charlie Kirk

Facing four challengers, John Larson opens reelection campaign Congressman John B. Larson relied on familiar themes, faces and places as he began a campaign unlike 13 previous runs for reelection.

Lots of criticism for Rep. Larson deciding to run despite the overwhelming signals that Dems want new blood in D.C., but I am aghast at who he chose as his financial chair. Nothing but disdain for his voter base. What a way to end a career. #CTPol #Nutmegsky
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Opinion: Half-staff flag for Kirk a baffling gesture Connecticut residents should demand that our symbols of honor reflect the best of who we are —not the worst of what we’ve allowed.

Connecticut law does not require the governor to follow presidential proclamations for deaths of private citizens, so apparently Lamont thought this was a good idea ctmirror.org/2025/09/13/h...

this shit is so fucking evil

I bet we're going to find out that it was a boat carrying refugees.

YouTube video by Joshua Michtom Statement on Police Chief nominee Rovella and his refusal to commit to standing up to ICE

I asked the candidate for police chief if he would arrest federal agents who assault and kidnap Hartford residents without legal authority. The Council President interrupted me to keep him from answering, and then he wouldn't answer when I pressed him on it. Here's why I'm not voting for him:

gamers will turn on republicans in numbers never before seen

There’s no legal or ethical obligation for a reporter to repeat a government press release, but when you have ICE on multiple videos ripping parents away from their children, bashing windows in, and running cars off the road, it’s journalist malpractice to repeat them saying they condemn violence.

Emails: Lamont sought counsel on HB 5002 housing bill opposition CT Gov. Ned Lamont involved his wife, a former state senator and others in discussions over how to respond to opposition to HB 5002.

“Here’s an example of the anti housing literature, which is catching fire in Fairfield County. I’m trying to figure out how best to respond to these gross misrepresentations before it is too late.”

I FOI'd Lamont's emails to see what happened before his HB 5002 veto.

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