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Simon J. Barrett

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Horticulturalist working for a better world. I hope that as a civilization we can change our thinking and save the only planet we have to call home.

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Incredibly sad that the land of the free is now becoming the land of the illegally incarcerated. The scale and speed at which this is happening is staggering and the faster people react to stop this madness the better. Thank you for such a well written article.

11.02.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Building the camps The warehouseification of detention and initial thoughts on stopping it.

When I got the contract to write a history of concentration camps in 2014, I hoped to keep the US from ending up here. That didn't work out! But now it's critical to understand how much is already in process and the enormity of what's coming. The sooner we act to stop it, the more people we'll save.

11.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4773    πŸ” 2443    πŸ’¬ 88    πŸ“Œ 170

We all pay for his corrupt ineptitude…what an absolute arse hole.

11.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No one should support any business that has anything to do with Palantir. Thiel is an unhinged lunatic who is apparently building a massive database on citizens around the world to enable mass surveillance.

11.02.2026 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s not too late for states and Congress to stop Trump from subverting the midterms. I recently explained three things states can do and four things Congress should insist on in order to protect the 2026 midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...

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Federal Court Record Proves the Massive Scale of Constitutional Violations by DHS in Minneapolis In a hearing on February 3rd, 2026, in the U.S.

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11.02.2026 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 535    πŸ” 221    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 7

Better be a no vote for all on another senseless voter impedance. Why is the GOP at war with the people of this nation?

11.02.2026 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another attack on education from a petty and ignorant man. This is exactly along the lines of Trump/Putins playbook and should deeply concern people around the UK. Threats to education are one of the ways that help fascism thrive.

11.02.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Ukraine calls for a complete ban on entry to the #EU for Russian citizens who participated in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

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Sadly he has no sense of decency to fall on the sword. It will most likely take force to remove him and his gang of reprobates.

11.02.2026 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Greed begetting greed…time for some hefty global wealth taxation.

11.02.2026 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cut the s.o.b off and take away the keys. Generational damage being done by a reckless and greedy paedophile. Turn off ICE funding and start saving money that way by closing the warehouse detention centers.

10.02.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Send her back to maximum security prison with no privileges…she doesnt deserve them.

10.02.2026 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is he just putting a spanner in the works because it isn’t named after him? Why can’t he just keep his nose out of it and leave well alone…like he should do with the rest of the country!

10.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Time for a cleansing then…any and all involved should be removed from office forthwith.

10.02.2026 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I truly hope the Canadians tell Trump to go eff himself, just like the rest of us would given the chance!

10.02.2026 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

β€œLets me do stuff nobody else would”. Like burn down the whole healthcare system in the US…sick son of a bitch.

10.02.2026 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A chip off the old block…her father was a nasty conman too.

10.02.2026 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As much dementia as their fearful leader…must be catching…maybe RFK jr. has a solution!

10.02.2026 03:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I sympathize with the farmers from a business point of view but many of them have fallen on their own pitchfork by repeatedly voting for Trump and his lunacy. He has proven time and again that he doesn’t give a damn about anything but their vote and fails them daily by endorsing deals from Arg/Ven.

09.02.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

SOB doesn’t need to draw a salary he just keeps helping himself to whatever he wants. Karma is coming and she is pissed!

09.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They might think people have short memories but when it comes to corruption and being fit to lead the memory is strong and does not forget or forgive previous crimes and misdemeanors. The Russia association and the Epstein links should be enough to void Farageβ€˜s card which is well and truly marked.

09.02.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This sounds like a veiled plan to oust the leader, but what would I know, I’ve only seen House of Cards with Ian Richardson once or twiceβ€¦πŸ˜‰

09.02.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last night we saw firsthand that love is stronger than hate! That no matter where we come from, no matter what we look like, we all belong here!

We have always, despite this regimes’ best efforts, will always continue to be a country of immigrants!

Let us never lose sight of that

09.02.2026 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Been wondering the same thing…

09.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is depraved and totally confirms that the Russians have no interest in peace. Bravo to Ukraine for holding on for so long, especially given the political bs they have to continue to endure.

09.02.2026 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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