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J. S. Oppenheim

@jsoppenheim.bsky.social
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Writer, photographer, and musician well seasoned and a little bit tired . . . almost X'd out but not quite. B: conflict-backchannels.com X: x.com/JS_Oppenheim YT: www.youtube.com/@JamesOppenheim

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"In the closed world of Russian politics, what clues can we find to what comes next?" Our report from Moscow on Vladimir Putin's appearance at a foreign policy forum.
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Russia: "What clues to what comes next?"
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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 20/09/2026
The Trump media ban is revelatory. Of course what Trump has done violates the constitution. But note that no official refused to implement it- violating their oaths of office to us. Tells you everything you need to know - and worry about in the administration’s response to the midterm elections.
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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 20/09/2026
My take on the new Trump White House media ban and its German precedent. youtu.be/oDzGqHh9llA
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Andrew Weissmann on the Trump CNN-MS NOW-Politico White House Ban and its German Precedent
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Sophia @natradoo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The biggest issues with Trump’s Air Force One ruse aren’t the decoys www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
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Opinion | Trump's secret plane switcheroo isn't the biggest problem in that story
Kevin Baron: Rightly aggrieved journalists are missing the bigger story
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Maggie @mc-acme.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
America is amazing. You can order food from your phone, talk to someone across the world… but still spend 20 minutes looking for your keys. 🇺🇸
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“Iran is a country run by religious extremists, y’all!!!”
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Donald Trump’s State Piracy Degrading America & American Low Power and Soft Power
I asked AiLaMer, my personalized Gemini AI assistant, for reference cogent (2026 only) to “”U.S. low policy support for democracy” and related efforts obtaining less coverage or n…
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Donald Trump at the Helm of Our American Ship of State
I played with Open AI for the above illustration and will live with it’s mysterious interpretation of instructions. Most fundamental to my nation’s predicament may be the misapprehendin…
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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An Evil Man — And Evil Men
JSO: On X, the work with the quote appears under the hashed Trump-Putin — and, in fact, the two are just the type fearful of their own uncovering (childhood humiliation and shame) and derange…
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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In America — The Clash of Centuries
This excerpt from my conversation with ALM touches on the most salient features of the Trumpian takeover of the nation. Note by JSO: I’ve lightly edited the excerpt and added some features &#…
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Ali & Don–A Tale of Two Landlords
ALM had suggested working up case studies and listed as examples a few of the disposed: Ali Khamenei, Viktor Orban, et al. But they’re all finished! Well, yeah, but of course . . . . JSO: I o…
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Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
"Pretending that it’s okay, and thinking that these people will change if we only give them a little bit more, or we appease them? That doesn’t fucking work. It didn’t work for the Nazis. It didn’t work for the Klan. And it’s not gonna work with these guys." gregolear.substack.com/p/moral-fati...
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
MJ Hiblen
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 30/04/2026
The United States needs a flat ban on presidential profiteering, writes @abigailbellows.bsky.social of @commoncause.org The schemes are evolving faster than the laws can catch them: www.justsecurity.org/137399/pione... #Anti-Corruption #WhenGuardrailsErode
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How to Stop Modern Profiteering in Public Office
Analysis of presidential profiteering under Trump and a proposed solution to restore public trust in government.
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Newnet @madoe2014.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Cartoon by Marian Kamensky
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Rob Rogers, TinyView.com
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Congratulations to @stephenking.bsky.social for this well-deserved honor!👍 (Novels/Novellas: Approximately 65 to 67 Non-fiction books: 5 books. Short Stories: Over 200 Pseudonyms: 7 novels were published as Richard Bachman. Frequency: He has published at least one book almost every year since 1974)
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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 06/04/2026
Profiting from insider information as a public servant shouldn’t be allowed by anyone. This bill is an important first step in placing common sense rules around prediction markets, and it has real teeth to ensure those who break these rules face real consequences. www.mlive.com/politics/202...
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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Trump’s second term is a speed run of exploiting loopholes. On an all-new episode @hcrichardson.bsky.social joins us to look at how citizens can move past this moment. Out now!
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Newnet @madoe2014.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I just can't understand how the Americans can just let this warmongering Trump have his way.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 05/04/2026
Two weeks ago, the Hungarian opposition was bracing for a false flag operation, an "emergency" that would allow Viktor Orban to turn the tide or even cancel an election he is losing. Now it appears to have arrived
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Dr. Skylar Grayson @skylargrayson.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
NASA just dropped this image of Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch looking back at us. The first woman to ever see our planet in its entirety. I’m not crying you’re crying 🥹🔭🧪 📸: NASA
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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 01/04/2026
Comic ✍️: Conan the librarian By keefknight Get more comics in your inbox :point_right: signup.dailykos.com
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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Operator Starsky🇺🇦 @starskyua.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Recent updates - just for you, my dear friends! Two russian planes toasted, Hungarian minister exposed in the recent leak - check out the fresh episode of OnlyFacts on my channel! youtu.be/059HoKzTgQw
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Latest updates: AMAZING day for the russian AVIATION! | New leak exposes Hungarian minister!
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Connect the dots
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Newnet @madoe2014.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
On X: JS_Oppenheim. I believe Donald Trump has no plans for "Persian liberation" against the regime. As in Denmark and Venezuela, he wants control by oversight over the mineral wealth. #TheMoney and his related #PPS (system of private patronage) are what he's defending as a criminal and traitor.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 06/03/2026
In this week’s Intel brief, I get into three important topics: 1️⃣ The President's actions in Iran and what we know 2️⃣ How is the situation in Iran impacting gas prices 3️⃣ AI, Anthropic and the Defense Dept
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Intel Brief: Iran, Gas Prices and Anthropic
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Jason Jay Smart @jjsmart.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
🔥 Khamenei and top IRGC leaders are gone. Iran’s disruption squeezes Russia’s drone supply for Ukraine. Putin promised consequences. Moscow is silent. 👉 When you hit the system, it cracks. youtu.be/BOt9i0sbiuY?...
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Iran's Axis Breaks: Russia Loses Its Lifeline
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
www.thetimes.com/world/europe... #ChristopherSteele #TrumpEpstein #RussianHoneyTrap
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Jeffrey Epstein investigated for being a Russian spy
Polish PM says photographs suggest financier was recruited to supply Moscow with kompromat — as Christopher Steele notes Robert Maxwell connection
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."? Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Fuck you, Pamela Jo
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
#AmericaUnderAssault #TrumpianCoup - youtube.com/watch?v=76_r... - x #ParkrosePermaculture. #AmericanResistance
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
#DonaldTrump #ICE #ICESTAPO #MassSurveillance #OrwellInAmerica #TrumpTotalitarianism washingtonpost.com/technology/i... --ICE has wasted no time spending its war chest, buying new tools ranging from biometric trackers to mobile phone location databases, spyware and drones . . . .--
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
ICYMI — In negative degrees weather they took a LEGAL naturalized citizen out in his underwear, after trashing his house. They released him an hour later. The cruelty is the point. (From @thejfreakinc.bsky.social )
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew that a better world was possible if we came together, standing for equality and against injustice. Today and every day, we honor Dr. King's legacy as we move toward a more inclusive and just future for all, together.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 19/01/2026
Men who defend Jonathan Ross for murdering Renee Good are not safe to be around. End those relationships.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
#TrumpGreenland; #TrumpMinnesota; #TrumpVenezela; #TrumpPutin --> For authentic high-integrity #AmericanMilitaryAndPolice: #AmericanCriminal #AmericanTraitor #DonaldJohnTrump - #CommanderAndThief. #OrdersIllegal; #OrdersUnconstitutional; #TrumpStatePiracy. For #AmericanDemocracyDignityFreedom.
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Newnet @madoe2014.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Let’s make the world safe again Cartoon by Michael de Adder
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/01/2026
Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
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Newnet @madoe2014.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Trump may be able to deploy a few American soldiers to Greenland's coast during the summer months. But I don't see how he intends to defend this large island against ‘General Winter’. Cartoon by Marian Kamensky
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TheBaroness 🐸 @thebaroness.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Being an American is exhausting, right now.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 16/01/2026
The ancient, contemplative form of poetry can capture, perhaps better than any other, the muffled quality of chilly afternoons and days spent indoors.
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The Best Poetry for Dark Winter Days
Each collection speaks to a different seasonal mood, but all are worth slowing down with before the new year.
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J. S. Oppenheim @jsoppenheim.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/01/2026
An ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Local and federal officials were immediately divided on how the shooting unfolded. Here's what to know.
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What We Know About the Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Officials in Minnesota have disputed federal accounts of the shooting that killed a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday.
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