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Axiom Veritas

@axiomveritas.bsky.social

Who knows me better suggests that integrity, intellectual curiosity, analytical depth, pragmatism, and vision are my defining characteristics. Socratic reasoning compels me to challenge assumptions, and uncover the deeper truths that shape our world.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 6d ago

It must be so exhausting being Kash. You try so hard, and for what? Just to have a judge toss your lawsuit out because "Googly-Eyed, Incompetent Chad" is less of a libelous insult and more of a factual character profile. Keep your head up, buddy! (Or don't, the eyes might roll away). 😏

Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against Man Who Called Him ‘Googly-Eyed’ and an ‘Incompetent Chud’ Gets Thrown Out by Judge

FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against Jim Stewartson was dismissed after a federal judge found the Nevada court lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 6d ago

It must be so exhausting being Kash. You try so hard, and for what? Just to have a judge toss your lawsuit out because "Googly-Eyed, Incompetent Chad" is less of a libelous insult and more of a factual character profile. Keep your head up, buddy! (Or don't, the eyes might roll away). 😏

Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against Man Who Called Him ‘Googly-Eyed’ and an ‘Incompetent Chud’ Gets Thrown Out by Judge

FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against Jim Stewartson was dismissed after a federal judge found the Nevada court lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant.

people.com

Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 3w ago

Want to tariff Canadian air quality? How long before Canada imposes reciprocal tariffs on the U.S. for the filthy CO2 emissions that we dump on the global atmosphere?

Trump blames Canada as US 'invaded by filthy air' from wildfires that could impact World Cup final

Millions of Americans have contended with hazardous conditions and were ordered to stay indoors, with Mr Trump claiming Canada "refused to engage in basic forest management". More than 830 wildfires w...

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 3w ago

Want to tariff Canadian air quality? How long before Canada imposes reciprocal tariffs on the U.S. for the filthy CO2 emissions that we dump on the global atmosphere?

Trump blames Canada as US 'invaded by filthy air' from wildfires that could impact World Cup final

Millions of Americans have contended with hazardous conditions and were ordered to stay indoors, with Mr Trump claiming Canada "refused to engage in basic forest management". More than 830 wildfires w...

news.sky.com

Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 3w ago

Trump immigrant dehumanization echoes how Hitler started expressing his disdain for Jew—he didn’t start with gas chambers. Trump drives our society to incrementally accept that killing of undocumented immigrants is not a social unacceptable anomaly but a socially desirable condition.

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should continue vehicle stops despite recent fatal shootings.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 3w ago

Trump immigrant dehumanization echoes how Hitler started expressing his disdain for Jew—he didn’t start with gas chambers. Trump drives our society to incrementally accept that killing of undocumented immigrants is not a social unacceptable anomaly but a socially desirable condition.

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should continue vehicle stops despite recent fatal shootings.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 4w ago

Trump protests that Americans are being taken advantage of by the rest of the world. An average individual in the U.S. consumes roughly 12 times more oil annually than an individual in India, and nearly 5 times more than an individual in China. Do we look like victims? 😏

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 4w ago

Trump’d mob behavior will dry out foreign investments in the U.S. Who accepts exposing capital to a country that deliberately forces contracts useless to wrestle its value away from you? China offers better capital protection even though they offer none.

Trump claims US got ‘much better deal’ as delayed bridge with Canada set to open

The U.S. and Canada have reached an agreement clearing the way for the long-delayed opening of a $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, the Canadian government announced late F…

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 4w ago

As soon as Trump exists the political stage, Scotland should demand Trump enter into a much better deal for Scotland over the golf course Trump currently holds title to. The courses could operate without a new tax on foreign owned golf courses as long as Trump agrees to revenue sharing. 😉

'Much better deal for America' — Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge will open this month

Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge will open this month

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 4w ago

A Trump “new deal” is a euphemism for government asset intervention. Yes, it’s the exact same mechanism Fidel Castro used to take over foreign companies’ assets. While Canada invested the money, Trump wrestle the value away through coercion. Castro was a crook, and Trump is a crook.

After Being Delayed by Trump, a Canada-U.S. Bridge is Set to Open

A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Israel purports to excuse its assassination campaign by arguing that it issues evacuation orders—thus shifting the blame for the crimes to the victims. Would anyone have accepted a parallel argument from Hitler had he offered that Jews died because they failed to heed his evacuation orders? No.

An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.

A Post reconstruction of Amal Khalil’s final hours in Lebanon found that Israel’s military denied rescuers access to her during a key period when she was still alive.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A Trump executive order requires banks to take a closer look at the citizenship of their customers. They are to look for signs that people without legal status are opening accounts or obtaining loans or credit cards. How will Americans feel when they are subjected to similar doctrines when overseas?

Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the US illegally

The Treasury's financial crimes unit is warning banks about the risks of serving people living in the country illegally.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Rachel Maddow is right. MSNOW has a once in a generation opportunity to shape the journalism world. A creative journey could deliver a new journalism product…a phoenix emerging from the CBS News unraveling. It doesn’t have to happen overnight. The pieces are there for the taking. 😏

Rachel Maddow invites Scott Pelley to join MS NOW after '60 Minutes' firing

“Frankly, I hope he lands right here," MS NOW host Rachel Maddow told viewers, following news of Scott Pelley's firing from CBS' "60 Minutes."

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Why is Trump suddenly acknowledging that he’s going to lose? Has a SCOTUS leaked out to him what’s coming? I can think of two. The ruling, once published—who voted against it—will offer a widow into the possible leaker.

Trump says he will ‘probably’ lose birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will “probably” lose the birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court after a recent string of court losses in federal court. Trump made the notable admi...

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Scott Pelley knew he didn’t want to continue to work at CBS. If a contract obligates you to associate with deplorables what do you do? Set the table to get fired! Bravo, they took your bait! Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, what are you going to do? 🤗

Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Dramatic Clash With New ’60 Minutes’ Executive Producer

Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Clash With New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Scott Pelley knew he didn’t want to continue to work at CBS. If a contract obligates you to associate with deplorables what do you do? Set the table to get fired! Bravo, they took your bait! Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, what are you going to do? 🤗

Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Dramatic Clash With New ’60 Minutes’ Executive Producer

Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Clash With New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer

variety.com

Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Why is Trump suddenly acknowledging that he’s going to lose? Has a SCOTUS leaked out to him what’s coming? I can think of two. The ruling, once published—who voted against it—will offer a widow into the possible leaker.

Trump says he will ‘probably’ lose birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will “probably” lose the birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court after a recent string of court losses in federal court. Trump made the notable admi...

denvergazette.com

Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Netflix. You’re not a European citizen. At best, you hold the equivalent of “Green Card” status. If you don’t like the rules, exit the European market. It’s your choice.

Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locally

Netflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated revenue as part of efforts to support domestic film production.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Markwayne is showing future Democrat presidents that they will have the power to stop all federal meat inspections in Oklahoma. It would trigger a near-total immediate shutdown of Oklahoma's multi-billion-dollar commercial meat industry, resulting in catastrophic losses across the state’s economy.😏

Eyeing airports in so-called sanctuary cities, DHS’ Mullin ups the ante with new threats

If there’s going to be a public conversation about this radical plan, it’s important that the relevant players understand basic facts.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Markwayne is showing future Democrat presidents that they will have the power to stop all federal meat inspections in Oklahoma. It would trigger a near-total immediate shutdown of Oklahoma's multi-billion-dollar commercial meat industry, resulting in catastrophic losses across the state’s economy.😏

Eyeing airports in so-called sanctuary cities, DHS’ Mullin ups the ante with new threats

If there’s going to be a public conversation about this radical plan, it’s important that the relevant players understand basic facts.

ms.now

Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Killing international flights in Democrat governed cities will prove as catastrophic as starting the Iran war—it showed Iran their real power over the Strait of Hormuz. The cascading effects will be devastating once Democrats recognize their power to suspend federal services in Red states.

Travel chaos fears over DHS customs threat: List of airports at risk

Airlines warn cutting customs staffing at major hubs could disrupt flights, cargo and global travel networks ahead of peak summer demand.

newsweek.com

Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Kevin Marsh wants to reduce the level of U.S. Treasuries the Fed owns because he doesn’t understand the science of money. During 2007/2008 Bernanke engaged on similar Treasuries sale binge. It set the table for the deepening of a Federal Reserve created recession.

The Stock Market May Be in Trouble: President Trump Put Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in a Tough Spot | The Motley Fool

President Trump desperately wants lower interest rates, but his decision to attack Iran could force the Federal Reserve to raise rates.

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If Trump kills international travel into cities he dislikes, how would a retaliatory campaign against MAGA population centers would look like? No meat inspectors for MAGA ruled states? The possibilities are infinite.

Airlines urge Trump administration not to curb international flights in feud over 'sanctuary cities'

The Trump administration has been weighing cutting off Customs and Border Protection services at certain airports to pressure "sanctuary cities."

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Trump doesn’t have the keys to the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran Supreme Leader does. All the bravado in the world doesn’t move his negotiating needle. The Iran supreme leader has Trump over the proverbial [oil] barrel. Trump, faces a binary choice: beg, or accept a Trump global crisis.

Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn't yet decided

U.S. President Donald Trump met with his advisers for about two hours but has not yet made a decision on whether to move forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormu...

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Axiom Veritas@axiomveritas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

An American/Trump agreement? Who banks on an illusion? Has Trump’s word ever been a useable commitment? What’s it worth? Iran knows Trump promises are worthless. They speak like him: say anything on the moment, ignore it before the lips stop moving.

Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies

US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential deal

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