The Real Reason Dictators Fire People on TV "One technique that autocrats love is ritual humiliation." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat breaks down the exact tactics used by strongmen—from Pinochet and Mobutu to modern political figures—to force absolute conformity.

$2 Billion a Day: Dalia Dassa Kaye on the Iran War Cost

Who Were Goo-goo Republicans? Presidential Historian Tim Naftali looks back at leaders like George Shultz and George H.W. Bush—conservatives who believed in the goals of progress but debated the means.

"Proximity breeds contempt." Aaron David Miller explains why Iran doesn't need long-range missiles when they have the weapon of geography. A deep dive into the current standoff.

Security Expert: Why Big Tech Doesn’t Want AI Regulation Crisis management expert Juliette Kayyem targets the aggressive lobbying behind AI. If an AI catastrophe is inevitable, she explains we only have two options. @juliettekayyem.bsky.social

The Fanatical Rhetoric of Modern Extremism "Violence is our language." Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat contrasts the stark reality of political fanaticism with the strength of democratic legal systems. @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social

How Tyrants Play the Victim "They use the victimhood thing to appeal to people who don't like the system." On "America at a Crossroads," Ruth Ben-Ghiat traces the dangerous history of authoritarian weaponization of victimhood. @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social

Trump is Marketing the Iran War Like a "Crap Product" David Frum explains why the tactics used to sell Trump Steaks and "glamorous" hotels are failing in the Persian Gulf. You can't talk your way through a missile strike. #DavidFrum #Trump2026 #IranWar #Marketing #Politics

What Would Reagan Think of Trump? In this clip, Max Boot reflects on how Ronald Reagan might view Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

Greenland? Canada? Venezuela? Really? In this clip, Max Boot argues that Trump’s vision for the Western Hemisphere echoes the era of William McKinley — tariffs, expansionism, and 19th-century imperial ambition.

Demented #Trump does it again 💩

Oh yeh, the guy who was so bad that even the 15th-century Queen of Spain thought he was going too far in how he treated the native population. Wickham is bad by the standards of the regency! He'd just be bad in a different manner now.

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Signals and Noise: Mapping the Unknowns of AI in Testing 🛒 Check on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9LLDYBC/?tag=sersart2024-20

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5 Time Draft Dodger, Suckered into Indicted War Criminal Bibi Netanayhu's War of Choice. 13 U.S. Servicemen Dead So Far. Voters Elected Clowns - Now They Have Their Circus. The History of US/Iran Relations as This is Now a Global Crisis. www.buzzsprout.com/823981/episo...

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"They got what they wanted, man!" RuPaul has shared a message to his social media talking about the ride of fascism in America, saying: "The only thing we can do... Our only comeuppance is to party and dance and laugh.”

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Why do red states need SO many Liberal tax dollars?

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Incredible video - Livestream of an erupting volcano in Legazpi, Philippines captured a meteor crashing to Earth: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsi...

I asked Premier Ford why public colleges and universities are being left behind while private colleges with political connections get millions from the Skills Development Fund. His Minister ignored my question & stuck to his talking points. Ontarios deserve real answers. #onpoli

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Unglaublich, wie ich regelmäßig Fortschritte beim Skaten an mir beobachte. Ich fange immer auf dem ebenen Platz an und übe dort gewisse Dinge, bevor ich in den Skatepark und die Bowl wechsle. Noch nie hatte ich solche Leidenschaft für ein Hobby und so viel Spaß! #Skatergirl #Skateboard #Skatepark

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LULAC pleads with the country: Pregnant women are miscarrying inside Delaney.

BREAKING NEWS Report: WWE Clash set for May 31st in Turin, Italy. #wwe #wweclash #w4ln #wrestlingnews

Lady’s so chill shes like a cucumber ona ducks back

A reminder from the legacy of Congressman John Lewis . . . and now in 2026 we're here: "I dissent because the Court’s decision will set back the foundational right Congress granted of racial equality in electoral opportunity. I dissent.” - Justice Elena Kagan #votingrightsact

A fiery debate erupts over the use of taxpayer funds and accusations of 'lawfare.' When asked directly about the honorability of the situation, the response is met with silence and deflection. The conversation highlights the emotional toll and financial ruin faced by individuals caught in legal

May 29, 1986: Bill Walton to Larry Bird to Jerry Sichting for two points during Boston's 117-95 win over Houston in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Bird finished with 31 PTS/8 REB/7 AST/4 STL/2 BLK and Kevin McHale had 25 PTS for the Celtics, who took a 2-0 series lead on the Rockets.

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Make sure your volume is turned up to hear Pabu's rumbly biscuits! #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Hands up, who thinks Pam Bondi will answer ANY questions?

Finches coming and going #birds

Romeo y buseta.

Check out Britany Spicer introducing her article, “Referral Coordination to Address Health Disparities in Special Olympics Athletes With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities," which highlights the impact of overcoming systemic barriers for individuals with IDD through referral coordination.

Me with no Internet for 4 days.

Enough ideologues. More science. Fire the Surgeon General. It's that simple.

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🏠😂 This roofer knocked on a door looking for work and quickly found out the homeowner was VERY serious about their "No Soliciting" policy. Let's just say things escalated fast and a weapon came out. 😳 Funny after the fact? Maybe. Funny in the moment? Absolutely not. 😅

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Making their dynamic Kouki as babyface in peril and GoChika the hot tag feels like the right recipe for tWin toWer. At this point Chika has the more powerful, dynamic offense and Kouki is (still) pretty good at getting beat up.

The government’s inconsistency on cybersecurity is dizzying: rightly prioritized in the AI context but badly undermined by Bill C-22 and lawful access proposals that could create risky backdoors. As I said to the SECU committee, make it make sense. www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/05/make...

In “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” Ben McKenzie interviewed people who had been scammed by crypto—and yet they still believe in cryptocurrency. “For some of these guys, this was a major investment for them, not just financially, but mentally, psychologically. This was their ticket out."

How Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey talk to each other over the TNT title #AEWDynamite

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