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When you're handed lemons, make lemonade! Veteran & Progressive. Like nearly everyone, a Subject Matter Generalist (SMG) on most things.

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 7h
"Those in attendance...received a book called “The War Department Field Manual,” a compilation of Hegseth’s past speeches. In a forward written by President Trump, the troops were told: “As your commander in chief, I will not ask you to fight dumb wars.” Perfect www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Five Takeaways From Hegseth’s Speech
The defense secretary gave a “State of the Force” address to hundreds of officers and enlisted servicemembers at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Va.
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Joseph Trevithick @franticgoat.bsky.social · 7h
F-15EX May Finally Get Missile Warning System The USAF Originally Skimped On Buying www.twz.com/air/f-15exs-...
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F-15EX May Finally Get Missile Warning System The USAF Originally Skimped On Buying
The F-15EX is designed to host a system to optically spot incoming missiles and its omission from USAF jets has become increasingly glaring.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 7h
Among other oddities with the suit (Federalist propagandist Margot Cleveland is one of her lawyers), they filed it in MDTN, which is problematic for the subpoena, but especially problematic for the Special Counsel appointment.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 8h
As many people have noted, Marsha Blackburn claims to be suing Jack Smith for obtaining a lawful subpoena to find out whether Rudy was criming with her. It's more a lawsuit trying to retroactively claim his appointment was illegal, Aileen Cannon-style. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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#1 in Blackburn v. Smith (M.D. Tenn., 3:26-cv-01398) – CourtListener.com
COMPLAINT against John L. Smith and The United States Department of Justice (Filing fee $405, Receipt number ATNMDC-4686955), filed by Marsha Blackburn. (sm) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover...
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 8h
An important message from the Reich minister for propaganda and popular enlightenment. www.reuters.com/world/us-fcc...
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US FCC chair says government ads featuring Trump do not raise concerns
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday ​that taxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are not improper ‌and do not raise any red flags.
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 8h
Pretty clear to me there’s a very good case against this man for mass murder, and I’m saying that in as measured a fashion as I can. He’s order the killing of 234 people under no plausible war or legal justification. I am skeptical he will ever face legal accountability for til his but he should.
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 8h
AFRICOM reported earlier this afternoon (Stuttgart time) that the US conducted "airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Sep. 25, 2026." Note these US airstrikes were in 2 different locations in Somalia. www.africom.mil/pressrelease...
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Charlie Savage @charliesavage.bsky.social · 11h
Judge Questions Secrecy Around Trump Administration’s Memo on Boat Strikes The judge also ordered the Justice Department to privately show the court the contested document, which blesses the disputed killings at sea. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/u... w/ Ben Weiser
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Judge Questions Secrecy Around Trump Administration’s Memo on Boat Strikes
The judge also ordered the Justice Department to privately show the court the contested document, which blesses the disputed killings at sea.
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Gail Helt @gailhelt.bsky.social · 18h
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Joey Tribbiani's Layered Clothes Outfit
ALT: Joey Tribbiani's Layered Clothes Outfit
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 18h
we’re entering our Bannon Era
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Eric Schmitt @erschm.bsky.social · 20h
U.S. forces formally withdrew from Iraq today, ending a two-decade military presence that stoked years of devastating bloodshed, and leaving Iraq to an uncertain future www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/w...
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After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.
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Alex Finley @alexzfinley.bsky.social · 19h
There's also this: Fedorova was possibly in line to move to the Russia House cultural center in Berlin, which is known to act as a cover for Russian intelligence activities. Germany finally kicked out its Russian staff after the Leipzig drone incident. alexzfinley.substack.com/p/from-goeth...
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From Goethe to Gotcha: Russia's Cultural Center in Berlin
Spy wars using culture as cover
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Alex Finley @alexzfinley.bsky.social · 19h
EU finally sanctions Xenia Fedorova, meaning French oligarch Vincent Bolloré can no longer platform her on any of his media platforms, even if she appears from outside Europe (he can't pay her!). Here is some background: alexzfinley.substack.com/p/france-mov...
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France Moves to Expel a Russian Propagandist
Will the move set up a court battle to test the line between freedom of expression and protection of the constitutional order?
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 18h
On Trump's orders, US mission in Iraq ends with high profile betrayal of America's Kurdish allies. Apparently because this is what Erdoğan wanted. www.stripes.com/theaters/mid...
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US ends military mission in Iraq, closing another chapter in decades of war
The U.S. military formally ended its mission in Iraq, the Pentagon said.
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 21h
🚨🚨 @coe.int of Europe said yesterday that the #US formally notified it that it would leave the Group of States against Corruption, or #GRECO. Only two other countries have left GRECO before — #Russia and #Belarus. The fall of the #US on the world scene is striking. apnews.com/article/trum...
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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 19h
In the "Unites States" of "Super Intelligence," "Issues Are Remediated" emptywheel.net/2026/09/30/i...
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In the "Unites States" of "Super Intelligence," "Issues Are Remediated" - emptywheel
Once you realize Trump's morally binding AI code doesn't even spell "United States" properly, the whole sham looks even more ominous.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 19h
In a past life I wrote docs to help corporations (often, oil refineries) comply with regulations put in place after and responding to the Bhopal disaster. This has Bhopal written all over it, but on a much bigger scale.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Taps the sign
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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith explains that the phone records for some members of Congress "corroborated evidence that we had that the president, President Donald Trump and his co-conspirators were seeking to exploit the violence on January 6th in furtherance of their criminal scheme." www.youtube.com/live/zNc5VMP...
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LIVE: Jack Smith appears before Senate Judiciary Committee
YouTube video by Associated Press
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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think I see two women in this photo from today's "AI Summit." Tell me that these people are capable of considering the broader public interest.
I count 28 people in this group photo around Donald Trump. A sea of suits and ties.
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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's another exposition of why these isolated men are not the ones who should be making decisions about AI.
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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I've been counting on the officer corps to refuse orders if they are told to deploy in support of another Trump coup attempt. But is Hegseth purging the military of the officers who would say no? This is a hugely important question. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
wsj.com
Hegseth to Announce 20% Cut to Senior Officer Ranks
The defense secretary will announce the move on Wednesday during a speech to a handpicked group of lower-ranked officers and enlisted troops.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Peter Navarro launches incendiary attack against Canada and Canadians, accusing them of "election interference" for daring to talk about the trade war Trump is waging against them. This man is a psychopath. And he has an office in the West Wing.
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Navarro warns Canada against election interference
Trump's trade adviser also told Canadians lobbying on K Street to "get the hell out of our country" during an event in Washington on Tuesday morning.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WSJ Exclusive: The Trump admin used federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security to finance those controversial pro-Trump ads that started airing on TV. The taxpayer money used to fund the ads came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Exclusive | Homeland Security Money Financed Pro-Trump Television Ads
White House calls the spots public-service ads, but critics argue using taxpayer money for campaign-like messaging may violate federal law.
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Joseph Trevithick @franticgoat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated) www.twz.com/air/boeing-w...
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Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)
F/A-XX has been a very highly anticipated contract award, especially after the Pentagon previously tried to freeze the program.
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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Utterly insane. "Not acknowledge"?? "the executive branch shall use the terms 'Super Intelligence' and 'SI' in place of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI' and will not acknowledge the usage of 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'AI' in any applicable setting." www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Jim Carey: LALALALAL I CAN'T HEAR YOU! Meme
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Remains to be seen to what extent expansion of US military ops on land in Latin America represents an "escalation" from the boat strikes. Some regional government may have qualms about US drone strikes on their territory. Cooperation could be other than direct action. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Exclusive | How the Pentagon Is Escalating Trump’s Drug War in Latin America
Gen. Francis Donovan shared new details on the use of high-tech drones in the jungle and said that U.S.-assisted land strikes are an option.
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bibi never stops.🙄👇 www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/m... Text-only version: lite.cnn.com/2026/09/28/m...
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Netanyahu shared new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear ambitions with UAE leader, source says | CNN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed new Israeli intelligence indicating Iran is resuming progress on its nuclear program during a visit to the coun...
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The memo.👇 media.defense.gov/2026/Sep/29/...
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthis by ‘whatever means’
Pakistan’s defense minister says his government will use “whatever means are available” to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Bc the last 30 seconds of this are the best, reminder that @amyklobuchar.com's dad was a sports journalist, which may explain her utter contempt for Schmitt mistaking the Hawks and Hawkeyes.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
After Assaulting David Huerta and Then Lying about It, Ryan Ribner Lied So He Could Spy on SEIU emptywheel.net/2026/09/29/a...
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After Assaulting David Huerta and Then Lying about It, Ryan Ribner Lied So He Could Spy on SEIU - emptywheel
HSI Agent Ryan Ribner has been lying again.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is a great interview, including @decodingfoxnews.bsky.social's back story, which I didn't know before. It's long, but set aside time for it.
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Gail Helt @gailhelt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Senator Schmitt should resign.
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Later in the thread. Two problems: (1) many of these folks are *not* undocumented—they’re just removable; and (2) in any event, whether they received the process that is due before being deported to somewhere they might be tortured is, in fact, much of what’s *actually being litigated.*
“To be clear, this is a big win for President Trump and gives him an important tool to ensure that illegal aliens are promptly removed after receiving all process due.”
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
No one is contesting whether third-country removals are *ever* permitted; the litigation is over whether individuals are entitled to notice & an opportunity to prove that they face torture or other mistreatment in that country before they can be removed. Good luck figuring that out from the tweet.
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There is a cottage industry on that other site of people in official government legal jobs affirmatively misstating or misrepresenting what rulings are about and then expressing surprise that anyone could possibly disagree. Just the latest example—from the Solicitor General of Iowa:
“Can President Trump use lawful authority granted by Congress to deport illegal aliens to third countries? The Supreme Court has stayed an order saying no twice, now stayed a permanent injunction for a third time. Oddly, 6-3 despite a similar posture to the Missouri First map”
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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US reportedly deploys two squadrons of fighter jets at southern Israel airbase
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran
The departure is celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies ​who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Background. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
Warren and Blumenthal raise concerns about case against Gautam Adani, who promised to invest $10bn in US
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
DOJ is asking for a writ of mandamus against Nicholas Garaufis in NY for not fully dismissing the bribery case against Gautam Adani's co-conspirators that Trump was bribed to dismiss.
The Honorable Nicholas G. Garaufis
United States District Court
Eastern District of New York
225 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, New York 11201
Re: United States v. Gautam S. Adani et al.
Criminal Docket No. 24-433 (NGG)
“A party petitioning for a writ of mandamus or prohibition directed to a court … must also
provide a copy to the trial-court judge.” Fed. R. App. P. 21(a)(1). The attached petition for a writ of
mandamus was filed today at the Second Circuit.
/s/
R. TRENT MCCOTTER
Acting Deputy Attorney General
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Joseph Trevithick @franticgoat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Heavily Damaged Submarine USS Connecticut Now Won’t Return To Service Until 2027 www.twz.com/sea/heavily-...
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Heavily Damaged Submarine USS Connecticut Now Won't Return To Service Until 2027
The Navy hoped Connecticut would be back by 2025, then this year, and it is now planning for its retirement with repairs still underway.
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Joseph Trevithick @franticgoat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Claims Swirl Around U.S. Marines Injured Aboard Mystery Vessel Attacked In The Strait Of Hormuz www.twz.com/news-feature...
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Claims Swirl Around U.S. Marines Injured Aboard Mystery Vessel Attacked In The Strait Of Hormuz
At the center of suspicions is a former Royal Mail ship with its own fascinating backstory, but what it was doing at the time is unclear.
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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Iran Has Wounded and Killed More Americans Since the End of Operation Epic Fury Than During It The Trump administration’s attempt to rebrand its faltering forever war hasn’t slowed the mounting toll of U.S. casualties. theintercept.com/2026/09/28/i...
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Iran Has Wounded and Killed More Americans Since the End of Operation Epic Fury
The Trump administration’s attempt to rebrand its faltering forever war hasn’t slowed the mounting toll of U.S. casualties.
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Dustin Volz @dustinvolz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Adding to confusion and chaos, ShinyHunters says in new statement they won't publish hacked FBI data publicly online -- but experts warn they could still sell to other criminals or foreign governments.
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 28/09/2026
"An intelligence explosion could be the most consequential technological development in human history compressing years of progress into months or less, threatening human control over AI systems, and severely eroding checks on power within and between states, companies, and branches of government."
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 28/09/2026
Fascinating new paper by research directors at major AI companies bluntly warning world policy makers to act now to prevent AI from getting out of control and potentially threatening society/humans. casp.ac/reports/inte...
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For those interested in viewing the text-only versions of news online at CNN, go here: lite.cnn.com There is a link at the bottom of the of each story for the full CNN online story with video (and sometimes dancing Polar bears😉).
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Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN
View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.
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@LemonSlayer @lemonslayer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/09/25/p... Text-only version: lite.cnn.com/2026/09/25/p...
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Pentagon data breach of military personnel raises national security concerns | CNN Politics
A data breach at the Pentagon’s vast HR system has exposed Social Security numbers and other personal information of current and former military personnel, raising counterintelligence concerns among n...
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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's a simple binary choice. You can either have low gas prices and nuclear annihilation or high gas prices. That's it.
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