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On every side... encompassed with a vast extent of sea... Beyond the frontiers… nothing, except the ocean, inhospitable deserts, hostile... or dependent [nations]… who would gladly purchase [favor] by the sacrifice of an obnoxious fugitive. ― Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
“The generality of princes, if they were stripped of their purple, and cast naked into the world, would immediately sink to the lowest rank of society, without a hope of emerging from their obscurity.” ― Edward Gibbon, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
I had high hopes for this article but no bombshells, ro revelations, no new information. What happened here? #Epstein #Melania #Ungara
Amanda Ungaro: From sharing soirées with the Trumps to being deported by ICE
The former Brazilian model and ex-ambassador to the United Nations speaks in an interview about her expulsion from the United States, which she attributes to maneuvers by her former partner, and about a flight on Epstein’s plane
english.elpais.com
This article explains a lot of things about ICE. One of the things weʻve seen lately is DOGE bros. gutting the professional government with the sure hope that theyʻll be pardoned. Thatʻs the import of the Jan. 6 pardons and it reinforces my belief that we have to change the pardon power.
The Secret Police Playbook
How DHS reflects historical lessons from dictatorships
donmoynihan.substack.com
The French have raided the offices of X, and Mr. Musk has an interview with prosecutors on April 20th, the birthday of a very evil man.
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images
The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for ques...
npr.org
Looking to protect your sensitive information from data brokers? Don’t want Big Tech monetizing your personal data? Privacy Badger is here to help! www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Online Tracking is Out of Control—Privacy Badger Can Help You Fight
Every time you browse the web, you're being tracked. That’s why EFF created Privacy Badger, a free, open source browser extension used by millions to fight corporate surveillance and take back
eff.org
The Valley of Death: Why $100,000 Is the New Poor www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
yesigiveafig.com
Holy shit. This is what Joni Ernst had to say to a scared Iowan telling her that her attacks on Medicaid and food stamps are going to hurt people.
I have canceled my subscription to the Washington Post due to the cowardice of failing to endorse anyone. These are the times that try men's souls, and apparently the Post is a soulless zombie of a newspaper. Speaking truth to power takes courage. #WashingtonPost #soullesszombie
This is what you are agreeing to when you allow apps to track you, unlimited surveillance from third parties. Those apps will monetize you without your knowledge, even for apps you pay for! Keep apps to the most limited privileges you can! #privacy #security
Ars Technica@arstechnica.com · 2y agoThe tracking mechanisms built into Android and iOS (and the apps that run on those operating systems) have made it easier than ever for third parties to track your location in real-time, though it's not too late to stop this constant leak of data.
Before the first message I had already opted-out of AT&T marketing messages. I have continued to do so to no avail. They must really make a lot of money renting phones to be this persistent. #att #attoptout #helpimtrappedinanabusivevendorrelationship
Factor75 meal prep, now featuring more trans fat for your health! #Factor75 #transfat #hearthealthy Here's a link to the Mayo clinic so you can discuss with your cardiologist. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...
Here's Mr. 747, a little worse for wear and tear... @officialnps.bsky.social #FatBearWeek #KatmaiNationalPark
Here's a big one from July. Not sure he's big enough, yet! @officialnps.bsky.social #fatbearweek #Katmai #NPS
I had a great run in Muir Woods. So glad to have this resource close by. @officialnps.bsky.social #running #MuirWoods #NPS #NAtionalParksService
