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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 15h
The Trumpists will simply rationalize that if the FBI can open their ranks to those with arrests and convictions for prostitution and bestiality, then Microsoft and the tech community can do that for their own employees, too.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 15h
Completely untrustworthy as a human being. Such sycophancy show zero character and a negative ethical standard.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 15h
Let’s hope the Dem’s are running a media campaign there to show voters clearly how little he is doing for them.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 15h
With reported activation of the Mecca Pact, Pakistan and Turkey will now be involved in the expansion of #Trumpovich ‘s Middle East #quagmire. If I was to worry about something, I think the price of crude will stumble and then rise again. But why worry with senile dotard #OrangeFelon in charge?
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 22h
Apparently Mr Rubio doesn’t want to admit that the “Western values” he espouses include influence peddling, theft, and graft up and down the chain of authority.
yahoo.com
Rubio refuses to comment on Guilfoyle allegations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday flatly refused to comment on a new report alleging that U. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before ta...
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A well-thought article that makes a good case. There is no redemption for a racist organization that encourages cruelty as a tactic of choice.
theguardian.com
It’s time to abolish ICE | Amy Fischer
Amnesty International is calling for an end to the agency, whose record of violating human rights dates back decades
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“I’ll take nasty. But to be stupid, I’d have to be a Trumpist.”
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I see disappointment in her future.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Winning! I am so tired of winning!
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Plain out kidnapping.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
He shows contempt for us and for the rule of law. Show contempt back by voting the entirety of the #RepubliKKKan establishment out of their offices! Gift article.
nytimes.com
Opinion | ‘What Authoritarian Governments Do to Promote Their Leaders’ (Gift Article)
The president shows his contempt for us. Again.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Simply banning devices or named entities will not work. Sanders et.al. will have to define composed data that violates privacy and/or anonymity. The danger is not ALPRs by themselves; the danger to society comes when that identifying data is used with other databases.
techcrunch.com
Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock | TechCrunch
The proposed legislation would extend to all automotica license plate readers.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
No words can properly express the sad state of affairs that puts #Trumpovich and his evil minions on a par with the arrogance, foibles and eccentricities of 18th century French and British aristocracy. Get out there and VOTE, people! No #RepubliKKKan should hold elected office after this travesty!
thedailybeast.com
Jaw-Dropping Way Trump, 80, Got Talked Into a War Is Leaked
A Trump insider has offered a jaw-dropping glimpse of the president’s decision-making.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If you need evidence of growing groupthink, this is it. Gift article. Clayton, as DNI and no experience with AI, will ‘encourage’ the intel community to use AI. Clayton, as AI Czar, will seek to use AI with as little regulation and safety as possible. We’re doomed.
nytimes.com
Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. Czar (Gift Article)
The director of national intelligence will help develop new policies, and potentially regulations, for the rapidly evolving technology.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s not antisemitism to criticize and condemn unethical behaviors.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good examination of the corrupt Paxton. Unfortunately he exemplifies Texas politics.
theguardian.com
Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal | Sidney Blumenthal
The Texas Senate candidate rose to power as a culture warrior. His record is a marriage of hypocrisy and cynicism
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good summary of their activities.
theguardian.com
From mass raids to quiet crackdown: a timeline of Trump’s strategic ICE pivot
After switching tactics, federal agents are detaining and deporting record numbers of people from the US
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Makes no sense that they let a policy continue while they deliberate on legality of the policy. Better sense would dictate a stop to any policy that is under review for legality. They allow harm to continue for no reason beyond inertia - unless they know they will uphold the policy after review.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It’s not antisemitism to criticize and condemn unethical behaviors. Gift article.
nytimes.com
Opinion | There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once (Gift Article)
The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thoughtful piece. Thanks for sharing.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It’s about time that colleges recognize that young men will exhibit bad behaviors and that, if not properly addressed in each instance, those behaviors will reflect poorly on the institution. It’s also time for young women to have mandatory martial arts instruction.
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Blue Wave @votebiue.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is right on…….
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Interesting revelation of Netanyahu’s arrogance and groupthink. Begs the question whether the Israeli electorate will put up with him any longer - let’s hope not. Gift article.
nytimes.com
Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7 (Gift Article)
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials sai...
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
An ineffective Congress will allow the agreement to proceed. Then #Trumpovich will get the credit (notoriety) for allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear weapon. Recall the Saudis have mutual defense arrangements with Pakistan, which has not been reluctant to share nuclear knowledge. Gift art.
nytimes.com
Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons (Gift Article)
An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What we need is a panel on CNN to say outright what he expressed. No mincing of words. Use examples to cite the behaviors and criminal actions.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It’s eminently clear that Iran has the upper hand in settling the conflicts that #Trumpovich launched. Now it’s a question of whether Netanyahu will work to keep #OrangeFelon from settling the conflict. The US position in the Middle East is wholly compromised, and alliances changed forever.
theguardian.com
Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days
Country says US must lift sanctions on its oil exports and end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Corruption, plain and simple - because his #RepubliKKKan collaborators tolerate it.
theguardian.com
Trump made over 1,000 July stock trades worth up to $270m, filings reveal
President made more than 440 purchases and 700 sales despite voter anger over elected officials trading stocks
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There is no way the #RepubliKKKan collaborators or #Trumpovich ‘s evil minions can claim good governance. No way. This harms people simply because they can. Gift article.
nytimes.com
Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud (Gift Article)
Vice President JD Vance said the measure would save the government $2.2 billion.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The courts must change their approach, if they are to see judges’ orders obeyed. Judges will have to: (1) presume malicious obfuscation of any information related to people in custody; (2) immediately find ICE representatives in contempt, and jail them until orders are verified as obeyed.
theguardian.com
ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders
Immigration agency’s move makes it harder for lawyers and family to find detainees, in line with stringent Trump policy
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
THAT would be truth in advertising!
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Good summary here of the slowly-escalating conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis. #Trumpovich threw the chaos card with his war; now the question becomes one of how painful the Houthis will make things for the Saudis.
theguardian.com
The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster | Mohamad Bazzi
Trump’s mess has rekindled Yemen’s civil war and a years-long conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hilarious! This is an attitude adjustment in a video!
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I continue to struggle with this. The ethical implications (i.e., compromise of self) for association with those who would be needlessly cruel, or even to tolerate such behavior in others, are clear to me. But those who tolerate the corruption inevitable with cruelty are beyond the pale as well.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Yet another instance of senile, nutcase blather. A magazine in DC. Or operational storage for assets that can’t be used in the vicinity. Is there no #RepubliKKKan collaborator to speak up and state publicly that #Trumpovoich is just trying to get around restrictions with this stupidity?
theguardian.com
Trump claims triumphal arch will serve as a ‘top grade military complex’ to store weapons
US president on Truth Social claims his new plan for the 250ft arch comes at the ‘strong request’ of the US military
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It appears the #OrangeFelon is susceptible to suggestions. We saw it with #WarCriminal Netanyahu pulling him and the US into war with Iran, and now we have the report about Sacks convincing him to disable AI regulation from the inside. The corruption is palpable.
theguardian.com
Trump’s ‘biggest miscalculation’? How one adviser steered the great AI freakout
David Sacks convinced Trump against any restrictions on AI – putting the White House out of step with its own party
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“Of course we report fiction and lies. That’s all you tell us.”
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“Well, thank you. I hate you, too. Now can we get on with my question?”
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Not surprised…especially since MAGAts are most likely to misbehave around ethical issues for which they pillory others.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Now the question becomes: Will #Trumpovich and his evil minions follow the judges’ ruling, or will they ignore it and simply expect the Supreme Court to reverse it? Gift article.
nytimes.com
Appeals Court Restricts Trump Administration Deportation Effort (Gift Article)
The ruling allows migrants to contest deportations to countries other than their place of origin. The case could head to the Supreme Court.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#Trumpwar continues to widen. Makes one wonder about when the Turks and Pakistanis will be drawn in to assist the Saudis. Gift article.
nytimes.com
Reported Explosions Put Saudi Capital on Edge Amid Conflict With Houthis (Gift Article)
The Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts as several booms rattled parts of Riyadh, and local flights were disrupted. The cause of the blasts was not immediately clear.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Interesting report here. The usual process is correlation, vetting, peer review (for reasonableness), and potential risk analyses. When people are excluded from vital stages in analysis for sake of speed, and opaque formulation by unknowable AI is inserted instead, results become suspect.
techcrunch.com
AI hallucination nearly triggers US military operation | TechCrunch
“It’s important for service members to understand the uncertainty inherent to LLMs," a GovAI research scholar warns.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This article, combined with the NYT piece “Trump has lost the plot”, provides good context for what the stakes are going into November. Highly recommended.
3quarksdaily.com
The Contract On America - 3 Quarks Daily
by John Ambrosio
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The sheer scope of the cruelty is jarring. It’s not so much the removals and deportations; it’s the family separations, arbitrary detentions and shipments to differing facilities (or countries), with the deliberate obfuscation to confuse families and advocates.
theguardian.com
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Good summary of our present reality. Still much to do and to accomplish with the ballot box in November. Gift article.
nytimes.com
Opinion | Trump Has Finally Lost the Plot (Gift Article)
It is now apparent that many Americans — probably enough Americans — are determined to live within the truth rather than the lie.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Good reading on this place we find ourselves. But safety cases and functional firebreaks will be needed. Gift article.
nytimes.com
Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act. (Gift Article)
Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Because saying ‘no’ requires no plan, no vision, no need for resources to make a vision into reality. ‘Conservative thought’ is little more than reactionary nay-saying and name-calling, which gets wrapped in the intellectual laziness of ideology and authoritarian bumbling.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
October 7th was terrible, to be sure; but a retribution strategy of ‘automated Mongols’ that destroys outside the boundaries of ethics and law of warfare, horrifies. Gift article. Time to see this documentary.
nytimes.com
Opinion | Why Israel Fears This Searing New Documentary (Gift Article)
It’s hard to tell whether Israelis are enraged by “NAZA” because they think it’s full of lies, or because they know or fear it’s true.
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This order will be violated. Will the judge treat the board of directors as being in contempt? The problem here is that #Trumpovich acts before court action can change his course, because he knows that a court order won’t stop a bulldozer. Congress will have to pay the bill. Will they?
theguardian.com
Judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before major physical changes
Ruling comes amid potential demolition threatened by Donald Trump
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johnjorgensen84.bsky.social @johnjorgensen84.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is a really good piece about what we are losing with #Trumpovich and his corrupted #RepubliKKKan populism. Excellent, thoughtful reading. Gift article. We must reject EVERY #RepubliKKKan on the ballot this November.
nytimes.com
Opinion | Watching Bigots Erupt (Gift Article)
This is what I see when I look at the picture Bo French hates.
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