Martin Batts
@martinbatts.bsky.social
Retired SW developer. Golf, skiing, woodworking, motorcycles
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Katie Phang on Don Jr's new father-in-law: "The fact that [Harry Loy] Anderson thought it was okay to vouch for [Jeffrey Epstein] in such a way I think shows that there was a much closer relationship bind between him and Jeffrey Epstein."
May 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Katie Phang on Don Jr's new father-in-law: "The fact that [Harry Loy] Anderson thought it was okay to vouch for [Jeffrey Epstein] in such a way I think shows that there was a much closer relationship bind between him and Jeffrey Epstein."
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During a roundtable meeting discussing supposed fraud in federal programs, Stephen Miller showed he has absolutely no knowledge of how safety net programs function, falsely claiming that they do not require any documentation of financial hardship from applicants.
Stephen Miller Pushes False Claim That SNAP Requires No Proof of Financial Need
“We don’t check, as a country, if you even have kids. You will just start getting the checks,” Miller falsely asserted.
truthout.org
May 27, 2026 at 8:42 PM
During a roundtable meeting discussing supposed fraud in federal programs, Stephen Miller showed he has absolutely no knowledge of how safety net programs function, falsely claiming that they do not require any documentation of financial hardship from applicants.
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Republicans are now scrambling to delete years of posts exposing Ken Paxton’s scandals and corruption.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is scrubbing old press releases and attack ads that torched Paxton for alleged misconduct, incompetence, and scandals.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is scrubbing old press releases and attack ads that torched Paxton for alleged misconduct, incompetence, and scandals.
May 27, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Republicans are now scrambling to delete years of posts exposing Ken Paxton’s scandals and corruption.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is scrubbing old press releases and attack ads that torched Paxton for alleged misconduct, incompetence, and scandals.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is scrubbing old press releases and attack ads that torched Paxton for alleged misconduct, incompetence, and scandals.
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Because of course
May 27, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Because of course
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will run against state Rep. James Talarico (D) in November for the U.S. Senate.
Here’s why Talarico calls Paxton “the most corrupt politician in America”: https://bit.ly/3RwivzC
Here’s why Talarico calls Paxton “the most corrupt politician in America”: https://bit.ly/3RwivzC
May 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will run against state Rep. James Talarico (D) in November for the U.S. Senate.
Here’s why Talarico calls Paxton “the most corrupt politician in America”: https://bit.ly/3RwivzC
Here’s why Talarico calls Paxton “the most corrupt politician in America”: https://bit.ly/3RwivzC
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Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
Here’s what a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy:
Here’s what a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy:
6 things a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy
Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.
Here’s what a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy:
Here’s what a neurologist does to keep his brain healthy:
But, but you are!
Denying due process is one of your illegal bullying tactics. Just read the news for the evidence.
Denying due process is one of your illegal bullying tactics. Just read the news for the evidence.
My "ICE is a legitimate law enforcement agency" statement has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my statement.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
But, but you are!
Denying due process is one of your illegal bullying tactics. Just read the news for the evidence.
Denying due process is one of your illegal bullying tactics. Just read the news for the evidence.
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UPDATE: The 21 year old who has been posting “chilling” white supremacist messaging on Trump’s official Department of Labor feeds was finally fired.
JUST KIDDING! DHS hired him.
(P.S. They’ve been doing it too)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
JUST KIDDING! DHS hired him.
(P.S. They’ve been doing it too)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
UPDATE: The 21 year old who has been posting “chilling” white supremacist messaging on Trump’s official Department of Labor feeds was finally fired.
JUST KIDDING! DHS hired him.
(P.S. They’ve been doing it too)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
JUST KIDDING! DHS hired him.
(P.S. They’ve been doing it too)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
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"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
Foreign countries are bribing our president to sell out the American people.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
Trump family businesses made $187 MILLION from this deal, and just months later he gave the UAE some of our most top-secret AI tech.
They are selling our national security to the highest bidder.
February 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
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This is what I'm looking forward to in the coming days, more than the Super Bowl, and certainly more than any soul-killing political news. The pic is from my piece in @theatlantic.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This is what I'm looking forward to in the coming days, more than the Super Bowl, and certainly more than any soul-killing political news. The pic is from my piece in @theatlantic.com
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We think about these JD Vance tweets about once a month
February 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
We think about these JD Vance tweets about once a month
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Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
WASHINGTON—Urging locals to “fully cooperate” with federal agents, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Minneapolis residents Monday to stop obstructing murders. “The brave ...
theonion.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
Why aren't NYC residents pushing to recall the embarrassingly corrupt Mayor Adams?
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Why aren't NYC residents pushing to recall the embarrassingly corrupt Mayor Adams?
Skylight Social is a TikTok clone funded by Mark Cuban. Try it out
skylight.social
April 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Skylight Social is a TikTok clone funded by Mark Cuban. Try it out
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The American Bar Association has temporarily halted enforcement of its diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements, despite the fact that they released a strong statement in support of “the rule of law” earlier this month, seemingly in protest of Trump’s anti-DEI measures.
American Bar Association Suspends DEI Rules for Law Schools Amid Trump Crackdown
“I’m unsurprised that the ABA jumped at the chance to roll back protections for students,” one legal advocate said.
truthout.org
February 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The American Bar Association has temporarily halted enforcement of its diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements, despite the fact that they released a strong statement in support of “the rule of law” earlier this month, seemingly in protest of Trump’s anti-DEI measures.
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NEWS: The Trump Administration abandoned Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin claimed to be Trump's attorney while attacking the press, and more chaos because of Elon Musk. Please consider subscribing! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
The Trump Administration Abandons Ukraine and Musk's Chaos Continues | Evening Rundown
The Trump Administration abandoned Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin claimed to be Trump's attorney while attacking the press, and more chaos because of Elon Musk.
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
NEWS: The Trump Administration abandoned Ukraine on the third anniversary of the war, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin claimed to be Trump's attorney while attacking the press, and more chaos because of Elon Musk. Please consider subscribing! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
truthout.org/articles/nor...
truthout.org/articles/nor...
North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Tries to Overturn His Election Loss
Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
truthout.org
January 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
truthout.org/articles/nor...
truthout.org/articles/nor...
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Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope
Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope
Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope
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NEW: Trump promised his inauguration address will have a “message of unity.” But he has a record of stepping on his own sunny promises of optimism with darkness and division.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump promises ‘unity’ in inaugural address. Can he deliver it?
Trump promises ‘unity’ in inaugural address. Can he deliver it? He has a record of stepping on his own sunny promises of optimism with darkness and division.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NEW: Trump promised his inauguration address will have a “message of unity.” But he has a record of stepping on his own sunny promises of optimism with darkness and division.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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People's March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC
People's March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC
Thousands of people joined in on demonstrations as the United States prepares to inaugurate its new president.
www.bbc.com
January 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
People's March brings thousands to streets of Washington DC
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Donald Trump, you’re a disgrace as a human being. While you may have gotten the presidency, you’re still a disgrace. You’re a convicted felon, a pervert, and you treat your allies with disdain while you kiss up to Putin.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
January 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: Donald Trump, you’re a disgrace as a human being. While you may have gotten the presidency, you’re still a disgrace. You’re a convicted felon, a pervert, and you treat your allies with disdain while you kiss up to Putin.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
Anytime, anywhere, Donald—we will take you on.
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After Donald Trump brings back TikTok, which he and Republicans banned, he is going to ban and bring back McDonald’s, Diet Coke, Chick-fil-A, Bud Light, Keurig machines, Nike sneakers, Starbucks, Oreos, Disney movies, and maybe even the Bible – just to make his base cheer for him twice as hard.
January 19, 2025 at 4:03 AM
After Donald Trump brings back TikTok, which he and Republicans banned, he is going to ban and bring back McDonald’s, Diet Coke, Chick-fil-A, Bud Light, Keurig machines, Nike sneakers, Starbucks, Oreos, Disney movies, and maybe even the Bible – just to make his base cheer for him twice as hard.
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Elon Musk plans to host a discussion with AfD, an extreme right, neo-Nazi organization. The party is vehemently anti-immigration. Its leaders have also expressed antisemitic sentiments, going so far as to demand change in how the Holocaust is taught.
Elon Musk to Host X Event Promoting Neo-Nazi AfD Party Ahead of German Elections
The billionaire Musk has downplayed the party’s extremist views in posts on X and in an op-ed in a German newspaper.
truthout.org
January 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Elon Musk plans to host a discussion with AfD, an extreme right, neo-Nazi organization. The party is vehemently anti-immigration. Its leaders have also expressed antisemitic sentiments, going so far as to demand change in how the Holocaust is taught.
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January 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM