EXPLOSIVE TRUMP ALLEGATIONS In New Epstein File Release

 https://youtu.be/7pDuZOMaSbo?si=B0yYpGbQNxWFjlmX

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Friday, January 30, 2026

ALEX PRETTI’S LESSON FOR US ALL

 https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=395367&post_id=186236928&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTg2MjM2OTI4LCJpYXQiOjE3Njk3MTkwODYsImV4cCI6MTc3MjMxMTA4NiwiaXNzIjoicHViLTM5NTM2NyIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.ADqPcPki9akK_FSBgdO5hkhPwh967y3oaXzlhzwlp5U

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Unsurprisingly murder victim Alex Pretti is being smeared by those trying to justify his murder.  This is an article about the need for restraint against the heavily armed aggressors...  The aggressors are allowed far more latitude for violence than citizens are - as can be seen from the outrageous reactions to Pretti's rather benign actions 2 weeks ago and use of that "gotcha" to smear his good name.  

I think it is important to talk about ICE and its use of masks to shield agents from prosecution for their crimes that began in March 2025 - presumably because of plans to suspend restraint and lawfulness by agents selected for their violent impulses. 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Can the Billionaire Tech Bros, working through their tools Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Tom Homan, and Others, “Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time”.

1). “ ‘A militia that kills’: uproar in Italy over ICE security role at Winter Olympics: Milan mayor says agents ‘not welcome’ in co-host city and Italy can take care of security itself”, Jan 27, 2026, Angela Giuffrida in Rome and Jakub Krupa, The Guardian, at < https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/27/italy-ice-security-role-winter-olympics >.

2). “ICE kills in Minnesota, then moves to crush protest”, Jan 22, 2026, Gary Wilson, Struggle / La Lucha, at < https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/01/22/ice-kills-in-minnesota-then-moves-to-crush-protest/ >.

3). “Alex Pretti: ICE executed a union nurse — labor must organize”, Jan 26, 2026, Lev Koufax, Struggle / La Lucha, at < https://www.struggle-la-lucha.org/2026/01/26/alex-pretti-ice-executed-a-union-nurse-labor-must-organize/>

3). “ 'It was a mess': Inside Trump's pivot on Minnesota”, Jan 27, 2026, Marc Caputo & Brittany Gibson, Axios, at < https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/trump-minnesota-immigration-pivot-greg-bovino >.

4). “Exclusive: Trump says Iran wants a deal as U.S. 'armada' arrives”, Jan 26, 2026, Barak Ravid, Axios, at < https://www.axios.com/2026/01/26/trump-iran-deal-strike-protests >.

6). “US–Iran tensions: What Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group could do in war”, Jan 27, 2026, Bidisha Saha, India Today, at <https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-iran-tensions-what-abraham-lincoln-carrier-strike-group-could-do-in-war/ar-AA1V5CoV>

7). “Venezuela’s acting president says she has had 'enough' of US orders”, Laura Sharman, CNN, at < https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/venezuela-s-acting-president-says-she-has-had-enough-of-us-orders/ar-AA1UYIFj >

~~ recommended by desmond morista ~~

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🚨 ICE Agents are Deliberately Crushing the Testicles of Boys and Men They've Detained in a Texas Torture Facility

 ICE Agents deliberately crushing Testicles of men and boys in ICE Detention

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Presumably the cruelty is the point for this torture of the vulnerable - and to date they are getting away with it.  Zero accountability for these crimes.

Iran’s Protests are not just about Economics, they’re about an Ideological Crisis

 https://www.juancole.com/2026/01/protests-economics-ideological.html

~~ recommended by emil karpo ~~

this also explains from whence the Rump's MAGA nonsense stems  and why it will flicker out.
the South will not rise again 
nor will strident assertions of white supremacy and horseshit about Great Replacement
serve to snuff out the truth of the necessity and desirability of equal opportunity for all

The Murderous U.S. Ruling Class Has Upped the Ante in Minnesota. The Stephen Miller / Kristi Noem Faction in Control

1). “Minnesota Is the Battleground In Our Fight Against Trump and MAGA's Fascism: The Trump Administration wants to crush the grassroots resistance to ICE's cruelty and violence so they can expand their terror campaign across the nation. Minnesota refuses to back down”. Jan 25, 2026, Wajahat Ali & Qasim Rashid, Esq., THE LEFT HOOK, duration of video 45:50, at < https://thelefthook.substack.com/p/minnesota-is-the-battleground-in >.

2). “The Four Paths in Front of America: We decide how it shakes out”, Jan 17, 2026, Christopher Armitage, The Existentialist Republic, at < https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/the-four-paths-in-front-of-america >.

3), “Lincoln Defied the Supreme Court. Blue States Should Too: Defying the Highest Court has substantial precedent”, Jan 25, 2026, Christopher ArmitageThe Existentialist Republic,                                                                                                                   at < https://cmarmitage.substack.com/p/lincoln-defied-the-supreme-court >.

~~ recommended by desmond morista ~~

Saturday, January 24, 2026

They Executed an ICU Nurse, Staged the Evidence, Then Called Him a Terrorist

 https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=1581221&post_id=185686907&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTg1Njg2OTA3LCJpYXQiOjE3NjkzMDYyMjgsImV4cCI6MTc3MTg5ODIyOCwiaXNzIjoicHViLTE1ODEyMjEiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.NfRF14mr0hNDcBkpweE4ZSb-CS8Fu2YrJjXV2P8GQcA

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

This is the best analysis of this murder, the manufactured crisis, the implications of this crime and the way the Regime is trying to use it to provoke and escalate violence, control and removal of MORE of our rights and freedoms..  As new information becomes available, or if better analysis is published, we will update in the comments.

Should We Disrupt Church Services A Christian Case for Protest Jemar Tisby, PhD Jan 23

 https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/should-we-disrupt-church-services/

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

This is a thoughtful discussion by Reverend Tisby about whether Church services should be disrupted to protest injustice.  He asks if you see an injustice being committed or about to be committed, what lengths would you go to protect the victim?  Would you break a law?  Would you put yourself at risk?  

He likens the protests in Minneapolis to the Civil Rights protests...  I am listening to his podcast now and think that it might break you free from Plato's cave, NB

From Murder in Minneapolis to Imperialist Adventures in Latin America: Crises are Erupting Internally and Overseas Affecting the Inceasingly Beleagured U.S. Empire

1). “The Machinery of Terror: The Trump administration is consolidating the familiar machinery of terror of all authoritarian states. We must resist now. If we wait, it will be too late”, Jan 11, 2026, Chris Hedges, The Chris Hedges Report, at < https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-machinery-of-terror?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share >.

2). “Politics Chat, January 13, 2026”, Jan 13, 2026, Heather Cox Richardson, “Politics Chat, January 13, 2026”, duration of video 39:35, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsG5DcBwpGI >.

3). “The Secret Alliance Fueling Trump”, Jan 17, 2026, Marc Elias Discusses the cave-in of most major U.S. institutions to Trumpian Fascism, Democracy Docketduration of video 39:35, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvpdsMH0s2s >.

4). “The Killing of Renee Good by the Coward Jonathan Ross”, Jan 1mj3, 2026, Anon, Taken for Granted, duration of video 28:54, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uB5GrnpD-c >.

5). “From Palestine to Minneapolis, ICE and Israel use the same violent playbook: Renee Good, like many Palestinians before her, died because authoritarian forces decided she did not deserve to live, and because the entire legal and political structure exists to ensure those agents never face meaningful consequences for murder”, Jan 9, 2026, Ahmad Ibsais, Mondoweiss, at < https://mondoweiss.net/2026/01/from-palestine-to-minneapolis-ice-and-israel-use-the-same-violent-playbook/ >.

6). Top Risks 2026, Jan 5, 2026, Anon, Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer, Pres., Cliff Kupchan, Chmn., available at < https://www.eurasiagroup.net/issues/top-risks-2026 > (download instructions provided).

~~ recommended by desmond morista ~~

Why Trump Can't Kill the Cuban Revolution: Inside the US Economic War

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDWTgbjQ5-E

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Follow the Money: Venezuelan Oil, Qatar, and Trump’s Accountability Crisis

 Follow the money - Trump, corruption and theft.

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Where did the money Trump stole from the sale of Venezuelan oil go?  Qatar.  Same place that illegally bribed Trump with a $400 Million flying palace.  

Trump Eases Up on Iran, Venezuela; Not So Much on Minnesota, Greenland

The Fucking News - Jan 15 edition

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

I haven't put one of these up in awhile so thought it was time to interject some humor into the news of the day.  Cheers, NB

Either ICE is Abolished or Many More will Die - AND - Immigration Agents Terrified by ICE Backlash

 https://www.forever-wars.com/r/749a65ef/m=b656041a-c61a-4a6b-910d-7d396ec2db1f

and

https://substack.com/app-link/post/publication_id=7677&post_id=184378952&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTg0Mzc4OTUyLCJpYXQiOjE3NjgyNjQwMzUsImV4cCI6MTc3MDg1NjAzNSwiaXNzIjoicHViLTc2NzciLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.71HPTnWJqLbvxubIUsT_4Yr8oQtDNlabRSApB8uAUXQ

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

There is a mounting volume of good analysis and writing on this subject as the dust settles after the Renee Good murder.  I will post more as I come across them in the comments.  The problem with putting an article in the comments is the images don't show up.  I include links because it is much more powerful to view the articles as they were written.  Be well, NB

Monday, January 12, 2026

Trump's NYT Interview Transcript Reveals His Belief in a Post-Constraint Presidency

https://michaeldsellers.substack.com/p/trumps-nyt-interview-transcript-reveals

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

The main takeaway for me from the NYT articles written following their long Trump interview was his stated sentiment that the only thing that can stop him is his own morality...  Think about that...  an amoral, brutally cruel, vindictive, sadistic and ignorant man holding all the power in the world is unchecked by... (nothing)...  We have a runaway train - and this analysis sheds more insight into the guy who we are paying to lead the country.  NB  (italics are mine)

How Extrajudicial Killings Became Legal and A Disturbing Pattern Has Emerged In Trump's Second Term — And It's Playing Out With Renee Good

https://substack.com/app-link/post/publication_id=5818316&post_id=184118940&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTg0MTE4OTQwLCJpYXQiOjE3NjgwNTU2MTQsImV4cCI6MTc3MDY0NzYxNCwiaXNzIjoicHViLTU4MTgzMTYiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.yLJ99tv4kfJGRYi7AJn_KxM5S9X5-93UYvc9zSlYjGU


 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marimar-marinez-dhs-renee-good_n_696181d6e4b024bfe0b93fa6?origin=home-latest-news-unit

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

The Regime's war against America (and the world) - its pattern of violence, victim blaming and cover up of its violent crimes.  

They denied medical care to Renee Good after they shot her.  What was the point of that?  To inflict more suffering?

“You gonna murder someone else? You can’t kill us all, Nazis.” Joyce Vance Jan 8

 https://substack.com/app-link/post/publication_id=607357&post_id=164415174&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=rovhk&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo0NjUxMDE4NCwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTY0NDE1MTc0LCJpYXQiOjE3Njc4NTcwMzUsImV4cCI6MTc3MDQ0OTAzNSwiaXNzIjoicHViLTYwNzM1NyIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.qjwjZ8zKv3P5ctW264ZPvy8wqKMeBLFXMKoXiKAXFEk

~~ recommended by newestbeginning ~~

Much is being written about the tragedy of the murder of Mrs. Good and the obscene mischaracterizations of it, and victim blaming by the leaders of the regime, carried through and amplified by right wing pundits.  The crimes being committed by the regime pile up daily and each crime that is not punished immediately normalizes the crimes and emboldens the next unthinkable act of violence, cruelty and theft of the world's richest in favor of the Kakistocracy.  

I will post more as I see it in the comments.

Why the West Wanted Venezuela Destroyed | A History Documentary

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM9c-jmIDhI

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

(The following video is rather long but should be very enlightening for those concerned about the history of human rights struggles, particularly in the 'Americas'; and its mellifluously read. . .CA)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Great Analysis of the Overall U.S. Strategy in the Attack on Venezuela

Why Venezuela Is About More Than an ‘Arrest’ - And What Comes Next”, Jan 6, 2026, Anon,  Economic Warning, duration of video 22:19, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tvvUp__fIE >

~~ recommended by desmond morista ~~

Venezuela Decoded

 https://substack.com/app-link/post/publication_id=355417&post_id=183517976&utm_source=post-email-title&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=nsdhl&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjozOTk1NTAxNywicG9zdF9pZCI6MTgzNTE3OTc2LCJpYXQiOjE3Njc2MDc1OTksImV4cCI6MTc3MDE5OTU5OSwiaXNzIjoicHViLTM1NTQxNyIsInN1YiI6InBvc3QtcmVhY3Rpb24ifQ.rI6oLDZLhvewmOmlznThd0m0ByWsJ8-6HUBlss0zc0U

~~ recommended by collectivist action ~~

Saturday, January 3, 2026

U.S. Commando Attack in Venezuela Abducts Nicholas Maduro and his Wife, and Hits other Military and Civil Society Installations.

1). “US seizes Venezuela's Maduro in 'large scale' attack, Trump says: Live”, Jan 3, 2026, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Davis Winkie & Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, at < https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-seizes-venezuela-s-maduro-in-large-scale-attack-trump-says-live/ar-AA1TuD2s#image=12 >

2). “Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes”, Jan 3, 2026, 6:11 AM CST, Idrees Ali & Jasper Ward, Reuters, at < https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/loud-noises-heard-venezuela-capital-southern-area-without-electricity-2026-01-03/ >.

3). “US strikes Venezuela: President Maduro captured by US Delta Force; special unit's role in al-Baghdadi killing”, Updated: Jan 03, 2026, 17:50 IST, TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM, at < https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/us-strikes-venezuela-president-maduro-captured-by-us-delta-force-special-units-role-in-al-baghdadi-killing/articleshow/126320280.cms >.

4). “World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela”, Jan 3, 2025, 6:30 AM CST, Anon, Reuters, at < https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/world-reacts-us-strikes-venezuela-2026-01-03/ >.

~~ recommended by desmond morista ~~

Ominous Developments in the U.S. Ruling Class' Tactics as the Epstein Scandal is Deflected by the Corrupted Department of (In)Justice and the Largely Ineffective Judicial System

1). “BREAKING: Trump’s New Year Moment Goes Off the Rails | John Mearsheimer”, Jan 01, 2026, Anon, Prof John MearsheimerTalks published by the MeidasTouch Network, duration of video 29:28, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPU944PmQvw >.

2). “BREAKING: Trump Goes After Boebert — Epstein Files Change the Stakes | John Mearsheimer”, Dec 31, 2025, Anon, Prof John MearsheimerTalks published by the MeidasTouch Network, duration of video 33:53, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHgwGCPHN6 >.

3). “BREAKING: Trump, Epstein, and the Breakdown of Order in Washington | John Mearsheimer”, Dec 31, 2025, Anon, Prof John MearsheimerTalks published by the MeidasTouch Network, duration of video 20:13, at < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFAtXBe3xgw >.

4). “Trump vetoes bipartisan bill to provide clean water to rural Southeastern Colorado”, Dec 30, 2025, Caitlyn Kim, Shanna Lewis, & Chuck Murphy, KRCC, at < https://www.cpr.org/2025/12/30/trump-vetoes-arkansas-river-valley-conduit-funding-bill/ >.

~~ recommended by desmond morista ~~