"Stupid Era" The Trump Years 'I was beginning to sense that what went on around me was not mere organized terror but an enemy more dangerous than anything against where there was no defense - stupidity.' Sandor Marai on Stalinist Hungarian Regime, 1948
ICYMI, “Paris prosecutors opened an investigation [of Elon Musk’s X] on Jan 12, 2025 after receiving two complaints…over allegedly biased algorithms.” Investigators have ”expanded the probe to include charges of complicity in possession & distribution of child-pornography images..” 4/20/26 … 1/
Why are French prosecutors investigating Elon Musk's X?Elon Musk's summons for questioning by prosecutors in Paris is linked to a widened investigation into alleged offences linked to X's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, abuse of algorithms and fraud...www.reuters.com“Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them *** Two of the teenagers behind the lawsuit are under the age of 18…” 3/16/26 … 1/ www.bbc.com/news/article...
Teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of themMusk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.www.bbc.com“UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy Quits X Over ‘Abuse And Misinformation’ On Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform” 7/3/26
Lisa Nandy Quits Elon Musk's X Over "Abuse & Misinformation" ConcernsLisa Nandy, the UK's culture secretary has quit X over concerns about "abuse and misinformation" on Elon Musk's social media platform.deadline.com
Under Trump: -Household electricity costs are up 18% -Ground beef prices are up 22% -Gas prices are up 40% -ACA out-of-pocket premiums are up 58% -Inflation is at a three-year high Tired of "winning" yet?
You didn’t expect Trump’s State Department to stop with Jacob Helberg & Red Balloon, did ya? #TheStateDepartment
Jenny Cohn7/24/26: “The U.S. State Department announced on July 24 the ‘Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP),’ a new initiative to bring in specialized talent from private companies & organizations.” The four founding partners are Palantir (founded by Peter Thiel), Anduril (backed by Thiel), …
This is another step towards a one-party state: only give government grants to your political friends www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.www.nytimes.com
It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day 🦊 Meet and Greet 🦊 In keeping with National Ice Cream Month, today we celebrate the sundae Although the original creator is under debate, no one can argue that hot fudge and ice cream is AMAZING We will be okay Love Foxy
🚨BREAKING: Alaska recently removed thousands of people from its active voter lists after they were flagged as noncitizens. But a state news outlet found that some were in fact eligible to vote. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Alaska wrongly removed eligible voters from active voter listsAlaska removed thousands from voter lists after they were flagged as noncitizens. But a state news outlet found some were eligible to vote.www.democracydocket.com
All the most damning evidence is being hidden from American voters, and everyone in DC knows it. What sort of cowardice prompts anyone to accept this as anything but a criminal conspiracy in plain sight? Institutional violence against justice—and even the very concept of America?
⚡️Fire reported overnight at Engels air base, home of Russia's heavy bombers. The cause of the fire remains unclear. Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry announced a drone threat over Saratov Oblast the night of the fire, and the air base has been targeted in several previous Ukrainian strikes.
Fire reported overnight at Engels air base, home of Russia's heavy bombersThe cause of the fire remains unclear. Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry announced a drone threat over Saratov Oblast the night of the fire, and the air base has been targeted in several previous...kyivindependent.com
Inside Moscow's elite Bauman University, a secret department trains the GRU's next-gen hackers, saboteurs, and spies. Leaked documents now expose how its graduates feed the units behind Russia's cyberattacks, election interference, and NATO sabotage.
Welcome to the GRU University, Where Moscow Turns Students into Spies and Hackers - VSquare.orgHidden inside one of Russia's most prestigious technical universities, a secret department is systematically training the GRU's next generation of hackers, saboteurs, and intelligence officers.vsquare.org
Trump is using all the levers of government to manipulate the 2026 election, damage to democracy be damned. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushbackUS courts, state officials and Democrats warn that moves are endangering voting rights and the rule of lawwww.theguardian.com“Palantir expands its influence across Latin America” 5/30/26 … 1/ mronline.org/2026/05/30/p...
Palantir expands its influence across Latin America - MR OnlineA close look at how data‑fusion platforms embed into public health, education, and corporate systems creates states’ long‑term dependencies.mronline.org8/ bsky.app/profile/jenn...
Jenny Cohn😳 Jacob Helberg—who left his position as an advisor at *Palantir* to join the Trump State Dept—spearheads the international “Pax Silica” initiative. In May, he discussed it w/ Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale: “Jacob Helberg on Pax Silica & the New Global Order in the AI Age” 1/
“The official residence of the President of Paraguay, Mburuvicha Róga, hosted a meeting this past Wed between the country's head of government, Santiago Peña, and the German-American magnate, Peter Thiel, whom the president introduced as ‘one of the world's most visionary investors.’” 5/14/26 … 1/
Ahora Peter Thiel se reunió con el presidente paraguayo Santiago PeñaEl presidente paraguayo Santiago Peña recibió a Peter Thiel, magnate libertario que no cree en la democracia. Es cofundador de PayPal y Palantir Technologies, considerado referente pensador de Sili…share.googleDaniel Noboa, the president of Ecuador, “meets with Alex Karp, CEO of [Peter Thiel’s] Palantir Technologies, which will open an office in Ecuador.” 1/21/26 … 1/
Noboa se reúne con Alex Karp, CEO de Palantir TechnologiesDurante el siguiente día en Davos, el presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa tuvo agenda con el CEO de Palantir Technologies, una de las empresas líderes.www.larepublica.ec“Vance remains close to Peter Thiel, the venture capitalist, co-founder of Palantir & his longtime mentor, who financed a $15M super PAC for Mr. Vance in 2022. Mr. Vance & Mr. Thiel shared a meal at the VP’s Residence a few weeks ago, two people with knowledge of the event said.” 4/16/26…1/
Ahead of 2028, Vance Collects Cash, Chits and Contacts (Gift Article)The vice president is also the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, allowing him to court donors who could prove helpful should he run for president.www.nytimes.com“Japanese TV calls Peter Thiel America’s Shadow President after meeting Japan’s Prime Minister… Officials said the two discussed the current state and future of advanced technology cooperation between Japan and the United States.” 3/6/26 … 1/ fb.watch/IzvQ1miiyV/?...
Our president took away funds from Americans just because they live in a state that voted against him? That violates his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for HimFederal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.www.nytimes.com