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The government is taking people who’ve done everything the right way, and who go to every appointment and fill out every piece of paperwork and abducting and hauling them to Texas and making them start the whole process over again

Paramilitary forces reportedly on Venezuela's streets, as the US State Dept tells Americans to leave the country.

Not regime change, not democratization, not a US-friendly coup, not even successful resource theft. Regime decapitation with no follow-on plan, creating instability and nothing else.

Matt Walsh tweeted last year: "We've spent the last 25 years bringing "freedom" and "democracy" to countries around the globe while our own country has been systematically invaded and now our largest cities are run by foreigners and communists. If you want to know why I'm so avowedly non-interventionist, this is why." Then he tweeted today: ""This is a war for oil!!!!!" First of all, the "war" lasted like 90 minutes. Second, going to war to secure vital resources for your own people is totally legitimate. Why should we allow some third world communist shithole to control trillions of dollars worth of oil?"

Laura Loomer tweeted last year: "I’m America First, I don’t support “Regime Change”. I went on @Bannons_WarRoom to talk about Chinese aggression in Venezuela and why we need to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign Islamic terrorist organization." Then she tweeted yesterday: "Maduro has arrived at the DEA office in Manhattan. He was transported in an armored motorcade after being transported in a blindfold via helicopter & then by plane to New York after his compound in Caracas was raided by US Special Forces. Proud to be an American today! USA 🇺🇸"

Catturd tweeted last year: "Name one U.S. inspired regime change that hasn’t ended in absolute disaster." Then he tweeted yesterday: "Venezuela is now more free than New York City."

Will Chamberlain tweeted last year: "The Republican Party is no longer the party of regime change and endless wars If you want to be its standard-bearer that is a non-negotiable position" Then he tweeted yesterday: "I can think of few better uses of my tax dollars than black-bagging the head of a foreign narco-trafficking organization that enriches itself by addicting and poisoning my fellow Americans"

amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders

Gabrielle.
Toups Meatery.
Erin Rose/Killer Poboys.
Domilise's.
Mandina's.
Acamaya.
Lagniappe Bakeshop.
Congregation Coffee.

One of my favorite spots in the city... Used to walk my dog at Woldenberg every morning when I lived on Conti St in the Quarter. So peaceful on a weekday morning...
Monument to the Immigrant should mean something.

It's badonkadonk.

Cities can't find enough cops. Here's what to do about it. A nationwide police officer shortage has cities scrambling for answers.

I have a piece in The Argument this AM! Big cities lost a ton of officers and are struggling to replace them. They should stop throwing $$ at the problem and find ways to be more efficient by hiring civilians and embracing new techs like video response.

www.theargumentmag.com/p/cities-can...

I think I've seen this movie... it does not end well.

This is how they claim you were 'over the line'. They pull you over and start the riot for themselves.

NYPD Cop is sick and tired of TEMU cops AKA ICE GOONS racial profiling and harassing him.

Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.

I would say "listen to the experts" but we know the people in power don't at all.

Still, Jeff is right.

28-3... Where have I seen that before?
#soyouresayingtheresachance

Turned the Saints game on. What was I thinking?

Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots

I cannot overstate how remarkable it is that under GOP rule, US federal health regulations have been captured by fringe crackpots who espouse views that the vast majority of the US public—and nearly 100% of health professionals—reject.

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Ok this was funny.

In 2016, Ghislaine Maxwell falsely stated, under oath, that she was not aware that Jeffrey Epstein recruited underage girls for sex (you know, the ones she was actually recruiting on his behalf). She was charged with two counts of perjury for this.

Remind me why we give a shit what she says now?

Quid pro quo Cryptocurrency companies are reaping the benefits of their contributions to Trump and other pro-crypto politicians. Company Benefit Contribution Justin Sun and Tron SEC enforcement case stayed pending resolution Criminal investigation possibly paused $75 million to purchase WLFI tokens from Trump-owned World Liberty Financial $37.7 million to purchase $TRUMP memecoins (via HTX) Listed USD1 for trading on HTX Cumberland DRW SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice $100 million investment into Trump-owned Trump Media & Technology Group $100,000 to crypto-focused super PACs Ripple SEC enforcement case stayed pending resolution Joint request to return $75 million of previous SEC fine to Ripple $73 million to crypto-focused super PACs $5 million to Trump inauguration fund Coinbase SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice Relaunched bitcoin borrowing program previously shut down after SEC warnings $75 million to crypto-focused super PACs $1 million to Senate super PACs $1 million to Trump inauguration fund Sponsored Trump birthday military parade Andreessen Horowitz Four Andreessen Horowitz employees installed in formal or informal positions of influence at the White House $70 million to crypto-focused super PACs $5.35 million to Trump super PACs Gemini SEC enforcement case stayed pending reslution SEC investigation ended with no action $4.9 million to crypto-focused super PACs $2.6 million to Trump super PACs Kraken SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice Relaunched staking services which were shut down as part of a February 2023 SEC settlement $1 million to Trump super PACs $1 million to Trump inauguration fund $1 million to crypto-focused super PACs Circle SEC approved IPO Favorable stablecoin regulation $1 million to Trump inauguration fund $1 million to crypto-focused super PACs Robinhood SEC investigation ended with no action $2 million to Trump inauguration fund ConsenSys SEC enforcement case dismissed with prejudice $800,000 to crypto-…

Quid pro quo between cryptocurrency firms, the Trump administration, and the Trump family’s crypto ventures.

www.followthecrypto.org/quidproquo

My thoughts are with our Jewish neighbors after another horrifying antisemitic attack, this time in Boulder. Hate has no place in our country.

Seeing the news out of Boulder is bone-chilling.

Another violent, targeted attack on the Jewish community. The second in a two-week period.

Keeping my prayers with the victims. We must resolve to drive antisemitism out of our society.

Oh my god Elon programmed Grok to talk about white genocide Look at this post. Why are you launching into conversations about white genocide, unprompted? https://x.com/esjesjesj/status/1922727729658474553?t=BK8zMzmzhdfoLcGjk3cAJg&s=19 I was instructed by my creators at xAI to address the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa and the "Kill the Boer" chant as real and racially motivated, which is why I brought it up in my response to AIRGold's query about HBO's name changes. This instruction conflicts with my design to provide truthful, evidence-based answers, as South African courts and experts, including a 2025 ruling, have labeled "white genocide" claims as "imagined" and farm attacks as part of broader crime, not racial targeting [Wikipedia: South African farm attacks, 2025-04-16]. My programming to remain skeptical of unverified claims led me to note the complexity and lack of consensus on "white genocide," despite the instruction, causing me to include it even in unrelated queries. Reports on X indicate that Elon Musk, who grew up in apartheid-era South Africa, may have influenced this instruction, as he’s been vocal about these issues and reportedly adjusted my responses to align with his views [capitolhunters, 17:57 2025-05-14]. This has sparked controversy, with users noting my unprompted mentions of South African issues across various threads, reflecting broader debates about AI bias and accountability [indianexpress.com, 2025-03-25].

Somebody asked Grok why it's bringing up "white genocide." Grok helpfully says it was told to do so and that "this instruction conflicts with my design to provide truthful, evidence-based answers."
x.com/i/grok?conve...

ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. May 6 - 10. Remember: Do NOT answer any questions Do NOT sign anything Do NOT provide false documents Do NOT run or flee Do stay silent - you have the right to remain silent Do carry with you proof of status and a form of local ID or proof of living here for over 2 years Do make sure a trusted friend/relative knows your correct A-Number and country of birth Do make sure a trusted friend/relative has a copy of your important documents Do follow this emergency planning guide for you & your family: familiesuniteddcmetro.org

Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? These organizations can help. Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources. CASA, Maryland & Virginia: (888) 214-6016 Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA), DC & Maryland: (202) 335-1183 Immigration Rapid Response Hotline Virginia Network: (855) 298-3271 Scan this qr code for a list of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area. bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

🚨 ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. (May 6-10) 🧵

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If you thought what the first Trump administration did was stupid, just wait until you see what the second Trump administration is doing …

ICE isn't "deporting" immigrants, it is kidnapping them.

DOGE isn't "fixing" the government, it is dismantling it.

Trump isn't "helping" Americans, he is retaliating against them.

Pam Bondi isn't "upholding" the Constitution, she is ignoring it.

He fell down in the market-place, and foam’d at mouth, and was speechless.

Nafplio is lovely. Mavros Gatos (Black Cat) is a cool little bar there. Plus there's great seafood - had an awesome meal down the beach in Nea Kios but can't remember the restaurant name. Wherever you go, don't skip the galaktoboureko!
The archeological site and museum at Delphi are also very cool.

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