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@doublejskid.bsky.social

I am a blind husband and Zoe the frenchie daddy. I enjoy listening to podcasts and learning about assistive technology for the blind and low-vision. Trying to stay positive after the idiocy of November 5, 2024.

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The β€œpeace president” is starting a war.

14.11.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1331    πŸ” 453    πŸ’¬ 164    πŸ“Œ 32

After the revelations in these 23k+ Epstein emails, I’m convinced these billionaires didn’t manipulate the last election to keep Trump out of prison, they did it to keep ALL of them out of prison. May ANYONE involved with Epstein rot in hell and prison, you soulless pieces of shit.

13.11.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2504    πŸ” 565    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 17

Today, the BBC bent the knee.

Yesterday, it came out that a NYT reporter had with emails from Jeffrey Epstein in 2015 that were highly damaging to Trump and were never disclosed to the public.

This is on top of WaPo, ABC, CBS all capitulating.

Support pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

13.11.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2679    πŸ” 819    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 19

The BBC bends the knee.

13.11.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 607    πŸ” 154    πŸ’¬ 52    πŸ“Œ 8

JD Vance owns a company that buys American real estate and sells it to foreign investors. They specifically target Americans in crisis to buy their property for less than it is worth.

13.11.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3388    πŸ” 1373    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 44

You would think that the 8 GOP Senators who are SO OUTRAGED that Jack Smith subpoenaed their phone records that they want $1 million compensation would bring him in to testify IN A PUBLIC HEARING to explain why he did this. But no, they don’t want to do that. I wonder why?

13.11.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 18943    πŸ” 5474    πŸ’¬ 453    πŸ“Œ 184
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A bad thing is unfolding at NIH this week: It looks like the Trump administration is trying to replace key civil servant scientific leaders, the Institute Directors, with political hires. These directors control the NIH budget, tens of billions.

A bit of a video explainer here: 1/ πŸ§ͺ

13.11.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 595    πŸ” 391    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 34
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Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.

1) Ethics officials at Fannie Mae investigate how Bill Pulte got Letitia James mortgage docs
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.

www.wsj.com/finance/regu...

13.11.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1302    πŸ” 547    πŸ’¬ 46    πŸ“Œ 33
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Megyn Kelly suddenly finds pedophilia very hard to define When a 16-year-old accused Russell Brand of rape, Kelly begged conservatives to condemn him. Now she's splitting hairs about men "into the barely legal type."

Is a man who trafficks 15-year-olds really a pedophile? Asking for a powerful friend.

13.11.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 502    πŸ” 164    πŸ’¬ 61    πŸ“Œ 15

I’d just like to reiterate that if you put on a mask, and go out without a warrant and kidnap people because they aren’t white enough, you’re a huge piece of shit…

13.11.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7017    πŸ” 1457    πŸ’¬ 164    πŸ“Œ 73
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The WH is prosecuting public servants like Comey & Jamesβ€”while hiding the Trump-Epstein files & covering up a $50K bribe to Homan

The American people aren’t stupid
They see the corruption
That’s why they strongly disapprove

ReadπŸ‘‡ - TN www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/9.26.25-pr

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If that's Giuffre's name under the redaction bar, then prove it. Remove the redaction. You've already told us it's Giuffre, so you wouldn't be doing anything illegal. So reveal it. Or can't you? Because it's not her?

13.11.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2687    πŸ” 715    πŸ’¬ 177    πŸ“Œ 26
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In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation

NYT spoke with the woman who testified that, at 17, she had sex with Matt Gaetz for money.

"She was 17 and a high school junior in Florida. She was working at McDonald's. And she was living in and out of a homeless shelter."

She was hoping to save up to buy braces to fix her teeth.

13.11.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 494    πŸ” 189    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 15
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The American people deserve answers, and it’s time for the DOJ and FBI to provide them.

While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.

13.11.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13203    πŸ” 3196    πŸ’¬ 308    πŸ“Œ 91

So if you’re Trump, what exactly do you say to Boebert when she asks you the reason why it is so important to you to hide the Epstein files from the public? Does he bother giving an explanation, or did he just skip directly to the threats?

13.11.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2442    πŸ” 400    πŸ’¬ 227    πŸ“Œ 18
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On Dec. 8, 2015, Jeffrey Epstein offers a NY Times reporter photos of Donald Trump and "girls in bikinis in my kitchen." Epstein tells the reporter that he "gave" Trump his "20 year old girlfriend...after two years."

When people looked into these type of rumors the Times smugly criticized them.

13.11.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5852    πŸ” 2287    πŸ’¬ 148    πŸ“Œ 106
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Jeffrey Epstein in 2015: "Have them ask my houseman about donald almost walking through the door leaving his nose print on the glass as young women were swimming in the pool and he was so focused he walked straight into the door."

13.11.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2677    πŸ” 734    πŸ’¬ 81    πŸ“Œ 64
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New Epstein emails claim Trump β€˜spent hours’ with victim Democrats on the House Oversight say the emails provide evidence of a cover-up by the White House

BREAKING: (Gift) New Epstein emails reveal that Epstein claimed he had kompromat on President Trump. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...

12.11.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4285    πŸ” 1720    πŸ’¬ 139    πŸ“Œ 143
From the New York Times story on the pressure campaign to get Republicans to reverse their epstein vote 

Top officials met in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday with Representative Lauren Boebert, a Colorado Republican who is backing an effort to force a House vote on whether to demand the release of the files.
She was summoned to sit down with top Justice Department and F.B.I. officials, according to two people familiar with the matter. One of the people said the session included Attorney General Pam Bondi and F.B.I. Director Kash Patel.
Both people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the private discussions.

From the New York Times story on the pressure campaign to get Republicans to reverse their epstein vote Top officials met in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday with Representative Lauren Boebert, a Colorado Republican who is backing an effort to force a House vote on whether to demand the release of the files. She was summoned to sit down with top Justice Department and F.B.I. officials, according to two people familiar with the matter. One of the people said the session included Attorney General Pam Bondi and F.B.I. Director Kash Patel. Both people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the private discussions.

My god (sorry I’m late on a bunch of this stuff. But wow!)

According to this NYT report, the head of the FBI and the Attorney General are holding meetings *in the Situation Room* with GOP lawmakers they are trying to pressure to rescind their votes to release the Epstein info. This is madness.

12.11.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2896    πŸ” 902    πŸ’¬ 55    πŸ“Œ 176

I don't think legacy media is reading the room correctly on the Epstein Files. Many of us are asking why they have ignored this story for the last decade? Why did they dismiss all of us who were concerned that Trump might be compromised? And where is their fucking contrition and apology now?

12.11.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9878    πŸ” 2776    πŸ’¬ 349    πŸ“Œ 141
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

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Now you know why Trump and the GOP are so focused on undermining free and free elections in 2026. Please, stay informed and take action. There is no better way to start than by signing up for Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

05.11.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2632    πŸ” 542    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 15
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Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.

After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.

Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
buff.ly/nTvLlFI

05.11.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6118    πŸ” 1546    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 232
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Make no mistake, Trump was absolutely on the ballot last night.

All his endorsed candidates got trounced.

It was a rebuke of him, his policies, his cruelty and his corruption.

It was a rebuke of authoritarianism, of fascism.

Working class Americans want their country back.

05.11.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3600    πŸ” 888    πŸ’¬ 190    πŸ“Œ 48

I listened to several younger Democrats running for office in Iowa last weekend, and I’m telling you, Iowa and other states in the heartland have had enough.

2026 is going to be hard on Republicans, which is why they are going to try to limit voting. Pay attention.

05.11.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2350    πŸ” 529    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 16

Today, Trump’s lawyers will appear before the Supreme Court to argue that tariff powers entrusted by the framers to Congress should be in his sole possession and control, so he can maniacally wield them like a cudgel to extort and torment, moving markets to enrich his friends.

05.11.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2631    πŸ” 685    πŸ’¬ 98    πŸ“Œ 17
Bill Melugin
@BillMelugin_
BREAKING: Per four senior DHS & Trump admin sources, a mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway, with up to 12 ICE field office chiefs being removed & reassigned in an effort to increase deportation numbers. I'm told the move is spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, and a handful of the ICE Chiefs will likely be replaced by Border Patrol & CBP officials, some of whom will be hand-picked by aggressive & controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. I'm told some of the ICE leadership removed from their positions include the ICE Field Office Directors in:

- Los Angeles
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- Denver
- El Paso
- San Diego
- Seattle/Portland
- New Orleans

Border Patrol officials taking over ICE leadership positions would be extremely significant, as Border Patrol and ICE do different things, and I've done numerous ride-alongs/embeds with both.

Bill Melugin @BillMelugin_ BREAKING: Per four senior DHS & Trump admin sources, a mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway, with up to 12 ICE field office chiefs being removed & reassigned in an effort to increase deportation numbers. I'm told the move is spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, and a handful of the ICE Chiefs will likely be replaced by Border Patrol & CBP officials, some of whom will be hand-picked by aggressive & controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. I'm told some of the ICE leadership removed from their positions include the ICE Field Office Directors in: - Los Angeles - Phoenix - Philadelphia - Denver - El Paso - San Diego - Seattle/Portland - New Orleans Border Patrol officials taking over ICE leadership positions would be extremely significant, as Border Patrol and ICE do different things, and I've done numerous ride-alongs/embeds with both.

Generally speaking, ICE typically conducts very targeted operations, largely going after criminal illegal aliens or those with deportation orders, but almost always knowing who they are targeting for arrest, often conducting surveillance to learn their schedules before and waiting hours before arresting them if needed.

Border Patrol, under Trump 2.0, while sometimes doing their own targeted operations, has been extremely aggressive and has been at the forefront of some of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations we've seen so far, carrying out roving patrols in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc, often at Home Depot, car washes, flea markets etc, leading to a handful of federal judges around the country issuing injunctions against them. A majority of the viral videos you see online are Border Patrol agents, including the use of a Trojan horse style Penske moving truck at a Los Angeles Home Depot, an operation organized by Bovino. 

ICE often gets blamed for what Border Patrol does, as the media and activists often cannot tell the difference between federal agents, and everyone is called "ICE". I'm told there are growing concerns about the political and PR fallout associated with some of the roving patrols Border Patrol is conducting as lawsuits continue to stack up and mid-terms approach next year.

Generally speaking, ICE typically conducts very targeted operations, largely going after criminal illegal aliens or those with deportation orders, but almost always knowing who they are targeting for arrest, often conducting surveillance to learn their schedules before and waiting hours before arresting them if needed. Border Patrol, under Trump 2.0, while sometimes doing their own targeted operations, has been extremely aggressive and has been at the forefront of some of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations we've seen so far, carrying out roving patrols in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc, often at Home Depot, car washes, flea markets etc, leading to a handful of federal judges around the country issuing injunctions against them. A majority of the viral videos you see online are Border Patrol agents, including the use of a Trojan horse style Penske moving truck at a Los Angeles Home Depot, an operation organized by Bovino. ICE often gets blamed for what Border Patrol does, as the media and activists often cannot tell the difference between federal agents, and everyone is called "ICE". I'm told there are growing concerns about the political and PR fallout associated with some of the roving patrols Border Patrol is conducting as lawsuits continue to stack up and mid-terms approach next year.

I'm told there is significant friction within different wings of DHS and the administration, with Border Czar Tom Homan & ICE Director Todd Lyons preferring to prioritize targeting criminal aliens & the "worst of the worst" or those with deportation orders, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and BP Commander Bovino prefer to use aggressive tactics to arrest anyone in the US illegally, including but not limited to criminals, to ramp up deportation numbers and achieve President Trump's promises of mass deportations. 

I am hearing from both sides of this friction.

One senior DHS official tells me:

"ICE started with the worst of the worst, knowing every target they are hitting, but since Border Patrol started in LA in June, we've (DHS) lost our focus, going too hard, too fast, with limited prioritization. It's getting numbers, but at what cost?".

Border Patrol agents I've talked to defend their tactics, with one telling me:

"What did everyone think mass deportations meant? Only the worst? Tom Homan has said it himself, anyone in the US illegally is on the table."

I'm told there is significant friction within different wings of DHS and the administration, with Border Czar Tom Homan & ICE Director Todd Lyons preferring to prioritize targeting criminal aliens & the "worst of the worst" or those with deportation orders, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and BP Commander Bovino prefer to use aggressive tactics to arrest anyone in the US illegally, including but not limited to criminals, to ramp up deportation numbers and achieve President Trump's promises of mass deportations. I am hearing from both sides of this friction. One senior DHS official tells me: "ICE started with the worst of the worst, knowing every target they are hitting, but since Border Patrol started in LA in June, we've (DHS) lost our focus, going too hard, too fast, with limited prioritization. It's getting numbers, but at what cost?". Border Patrol agents I've talked to defend their tactics, with one telling me: "What did everyone think mass deportations meant? Only the worst? Tom Homan has said it himself, anyone in the US illegally is on the table."

It's quite a situation, as both sides of this are on the same team, with the same end goals, but different perspectives on how to get there. 

Another DHS official confirmed the personnel changes to me on deep background, adding that the moves are based on performance and doing what is needed to achieve the best results. 

Official statement to 
@FoxNews
 via 
@TriciaOhio
:

"While we have no personnel changes to announce at this time, the Trump Administration remains laser focused on delivering results and removing violent criminal illegal aliens from this country."
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It's quite a situation, as both sides of this are on the same team, with the same end goals, but different perspectives on how to get there. Another DHS official confirmed the personnel changes to me on deep background, adding that the moves are based on performance and doing what is needed to achieve the best results. Official statement to @FoxNews via @TriciaOhio : "While we have no personnel changes to announce at this time, the Trump Administration remains laser focused on delivering results and removing violent criminal illegal aliens from this country." 7:57 PM Β· Oct 27, 2025 Β· 29.6K Views

🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.

Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.

28.10.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7457    πŸ” 4272    πŸ’¬ 268    πŸ“Œ 586
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As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.

The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow

'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'

27.10.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9779    πŸ” 3528    πŸ’¬ 259    πŸ“Œ 248

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