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Manisha Sinha

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Past President of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic, author most recently of The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic, Draper Chair at UConn

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02.03.2026 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Historian here destabilizing the Middle East and then walking off while people kill each other in brutal ways. There is a precedent here: Iraq, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan. Then complain about the people who are refugeed and come to your country.

01.03.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2

I know that’s why I wrote the book! #theriseandfallofthesecondamericanrepublic

03.03.2026 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Benjamin Netanyahu’s long career was built on conflict avoidanceβ€”then, October 7 transformed and radicalized him, @Yair_Rosenberg argues:

Benjamin Netanyahu’s long career was built on conflict avoidanceβ€”then, October 7 transformed and radicalized him, @Yair_Rosenberg argues:

OMFG they think we are the dumbest people who ever lived.

02.03.2026 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4422    πŸ” 698    πŸ’¬ 247    πŸ“Œ 134
CNN: Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, military says
By Haley Britzky
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Helen Regan
Helen Regan
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Eyad Kourdi
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Isaac Yee
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Teele Rebane
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Lucas Lilieholm
Updated 13 hr ago

CNN: Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, military says By Haley Britzky , Helen Regan Helen Regan , Eyad Kourdi , Isaac Yee , Teele Rebane , Lucas Lilieholm Updated 13 hr ago

Reuters: Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say
By Reuters
March 2, 20266:23 PM CSTUpdated 13 mins ago

Reuters: Fire at US embassy complex in Riyadh after blast heard, sources say By Reuters March 2, 20266:23 PM CSTUpdated 13 mins ago

New York Times: U.S. military death toll rises to 6

New York Times: U.S. military death toll rises to 6

CNN: State Dept urges US citizens to "DEPART NOW" from countries throughout Middle East

CNN: State Dept urges US citizens to "DEPART NOW" from countries throughout Middle East

Two days into the war:

- three F-15s shot down

- U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia in flames

- six U.S. service members confirmed dead; more wounded

- State Department tells Americans to flee the entire Middle East

03.03.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4231    πŸ” 1692    πŸ’¬ 261    πŸ“Œ 234

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@3rubengoat
Hitler in heaven getting told that the whole world is against the Jews now
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ruben @3rubengoat Hitler in heaven getting told that the whole world is against the Jews now From autist 1:58 PM Β· Feb 28, 2026 Β· 8.1M Views

8 million views. 16,000 RTs.

It's a new age. The combination of Gaza, Musk's buyout of X, and the Epstein Files is creating a perfect storm of antisemitic hate.

This is why I warned people to focus less on Musk's antisemitism and more on the systemic issues his buyout caused.

02.03.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 608    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 27

Genuinely incredible that the U.S. will celebrate the 250th without an Archivist of the United States.

02.03.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 394    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 8

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02.03.2026 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Quote from Washington Times editorial board

"[Radical liberals] don't realize that, when they express contempt for the man who holds the country's highest office, they reveal their contempt for the Americans who put him there."

Quote from Washington Times editorial board "[Radical liberals] don't realize that, when they express contempt for the man who holds the country's highest office, they reveal their contempt for the Americans who put him there."

Uh no...we definitely realize it.

02.03.2026 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 39260    πŸ” 6124    πŸ’¬ 4288    πŸ“Œ 1684
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www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

02.03.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5844    πŸ” 1683    πŸ’¬ 507    πŸ“Œ 371
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DOJ Examined Men in Epstein’s Orbit Accused of Sex Crimes. None Were Charged. Several women told investigators after Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death that they were sexually abused by his associates. The Justice Department has said the files include unverified allegations.

"Multiple women alleged to prosecutors that they were sexually assaulted by high-profile associates of Jeffrey Epstein, according to the recently released Epstein files. None of the men were charged."

02.03.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2891    πŸ” 1166    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 51
Jeet Heer: β€œit’s the lowest of low bars but Trump is doing more to rein in Israel than Biden ever did. This should spark introspection among Democrats, but won’t”. May 12 2025

Jeet Heer: β€œit’s the lowest of low bars but Trump is doing more to rein in Israel than Biden ever did. This should spark introspection among Democrats, but won’t”. May 12 2025

I repost the infamous Caitoz β€˜promise me’ post a lot but this from Jeet Heer is equally Louvre worthy imo

02.03.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 847    πŸ” 132    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 15
Dept of education with banners

Dept of education with banners

Historian here interesting choices Catherine Beecher an anti abolitionist- feminist known for her crappy response to Angelina Grimke and into trad wife stuff. Booker T Washington publicly an accommodationist to the Jim Crow south and an opponent of WEB Bois’ civil rights activism. Kirk CC drop out!

01.03.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 123    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4

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02.03.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump campaign peace promises loom large over wartime presidency The "anti-war" candidate has bombed seven countries and launched a new regime-change war in Iran.

πŸ’₯β€œNo president in the modern era has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as Trump. He's attacked 7 nations, 3 of which β€” Iran, Nigeria & Venezuela β€” had never been targeted by US strikes. He authorized more individual air strikes in 2025 than Biden did in 4 years.”πŸ’₯

02.03.2026 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 545    πŸ” 238    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 38
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For the love of god, please learn to express disagreement on this app without talking like an absolute piece of shit who can’t understand that the person on the other end is a thinking, feeling human too

02.03.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1593    πŸ” 169    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 30
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who made this

02.03.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 10691    πŸ” 4883    πŸ’¬ 468    πŸ“Œ 451

Not if we can help it!

02.03.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dept of education

02.03.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my favourite sides of politics/media.

02.03.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 12757    πŸ” 4094    πŸ’¬ 121    πŸ“Œ 154

"That's the way it is," says the five-time draft dodger to our military families who fear their loved one in uniform could be next.

What a disgrace.

02.03.2026 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6829    πŸ” 1734    πŸ’¬ 306    πŸ“Œ 57

As a historian, I'd just like to remind the politicians who follow me that it is not, in fact, 2003 anymore and the current GOP war in the Middle East is not, in fact, even remotely popular.

So if you're a weathervane who just tries to do what's already popular, full-throated opposition is it!

02.03.2026 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7207    πŸ” 1173    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 14
Alex Pretti

Alex Pretti

Happy 38th birthday Alex Pretti, American hero. Rest in power! 😒

02.03.2026 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Aaargh why do they do that??!!

02.03.2026 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Philanthropist

02.03.2026 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Alex Pretti

Alex Pretti

Happy 38th birthday Alex Pretti, American hero. Rest in power! 😒

02.03.2026 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
02.03.2026 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Sen. Ossoff Statement on Iran
Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement.
"Eight months ago, Donald Trump lied to the country when he claimed U.S. air strikes had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program.
"Now Trump says he's taken America to war for regime change in Iran.
"Trump has launched this regime change war and put American forces at risk without presenting evidence of an imminent threat, without clear objectives, without having exhausted diplomacy, without a plan for the aftermath, and without the consent of Congress.
"I oppose yet another regime change war-of-choice in the Middle East. Congress must convene immediately and pass a War Powers Resolution to assert our Constitutional authority over war and peace.
"The President has presented no evidence that Iran or its nuclear program β€” which he falsely claimed to have 'obliterated' β€” pose an imminent threat to the United States, or that diplomacy was exhausted. Iran's support for terrorism and uranium enrichment have long destabilized the region. But sending American forces into harm's way should only ever be a last resort.
"I pray for the safety of U.S. forces who have been ordered into battle and commend their extraordinary professionalism."

Sen. Ossoff Statement on Iran Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. "Eight months ago, Donald Trump lied to the country when he claimed U.S. air strikes had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. "Now Trump says he's taken America to war for regime change in Iran. "Trump has launched this regime change war and put American forces at risk without presenting evidence of an imminent threat, without clear objectives, without having exhausted diplomacy, without a plan for the aftermath, and without the consent of Congress. "I oppose yet another regime change war-of-choice in the Middle East. Congress must convene immediately and pass a War Powers Resolution to assert our Constitutional authority over war and peace. "The President has presented no evidence that Iran or its nuclear program β€” which he falsely claimed to have 'obliterated' β€” pose an imminent threat to the United States, or that diplomacy was exhausted. Iran's support for terrorism and uranium enrichment have long destabilized the region. But sending American forces into harm's way should only ever be a last resort. "I pray for the safety of U.S. forces who have been ordered into battle and commend their extraordinary professionalism."

Ossoff’s statement is 1000x stronger than Schumer-Jeffries. This is a moderate Jewish Senator from a Trump state. The split isn’t moderate vs progressive, but leading vs poll-reacting

01.03.2026 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3232    πŸ” 792    πŸ’¬ 53    πŸ“Œ 34

The chairman of the Board of Peace bombed the Gandhi hospital. Process that.

01.03.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1388    πŸ” 530    πŸ’¬ 58    πŸ“Œ 15