The Reactionary

The Reactionary, by Techno Fog, delves into conservative investigative reporting, unearthing bias and misconduct within the FBI, political corruption, legal ethical violations, and censorship issues. It critically examines high-profile cases and figures, offering detailed analysis sourced from official documents, while questioning mainstream media narratives and political maneuvers.

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NYT: Donald Trump has been indicted

144 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Election Prosecution Political strategy Criminal charges
  1. Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his role in paying hush money to a porn star.
  2. The indictment is seen as a historic development that could impact the 2024 presidential race and mark Trump as the first former president to face criminal charges.
  3. The timing of the indictment raises questions about political motivations and potential effects on the 2024 election, with concerns about prosecution tactics and potential impact on Trump's chances during trial and appeal.

Court orders production of Seth Rich laptop

218 implied HN points • 29 Sep 22
  1. A federal judge has ordered the FBI to produce information related to Seth Rich's laptop.
  2. The FBI initially failed to find any responsive documents, but later found 20,000 pages of potential information.
  3. The court rejected the FBI's argument of withholding information from Seth Rich's laptop, citing lack of substantial privacy interest.
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Trump Hit by Sweeping Gag Order

75 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Presidential campaign First Amendment Biden administration
  1. A District of Columbia federal judge has restricted Trump's ability to speak during his Presidential campaign.
  2. The judge considered a gag order proposed by Special Counsel Jack Smith to prevent Trump from criticizing the Court and others involved in the case.
  3. Trump's attorneys argued that the gag order was an attempt by the Biden Administration to silence a political opponent.

How the DNC might nominate Gavin Newsom for President in 2024

70 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Presidential campaign Political strategy
  1. Gavin Newsom is strategically building a national and international profile that hints at a potential 2024 presidential run.
  2. The DNC could potentially nominate Newsom for President in 2024 without a messy primary and as a strategy to avoid potential election losses.
  3. A hypothetical scenario involves President Biden resigning post-nomination to make way for Newsom as the DNC's preferred candidate.

The FAUCI Deposition Transcript

177 implied HN points • 05 Dec 22
  1. Fauci's deposition transcript reveals he said 'I don't recall' 174 times, highlighting evasiveness in his responses.
  2. Fauci showed lack of detail on conversations about funding coronavirus research in China and the origins of COVID-19.
  3. Contradictions between Fauci's public statements on topics like mask-wearing and private conversations were exposed.

FBI Agent Testimony: Warnings of a "hack and leak" ahead of the Hunter Biden revelations

129 implied HN points • 06 Dec 22
  1. The FBI had warned of a possible 'hack and leak' operation prior to the Hunter Biden revelations
  2. FBI meetings with social media companies focused on curbing foreign influence campaigns, with a focus on Russia
  3. There were concerns raised about information suppression during the 2020 election, although the success rate of content removal by social media companies was not always high

The Twitter Files and the FBI

121 implied HN points • 03 Dec 22
  1. Twitter was influenced by political groups in the 2020 election.
  2. Twitter staff at high levels are said to be supportive of Democrats.
  3. The FBI's role in political censorship is slowly coming to light.

When the FBI Framed Four Innocent Men

82 implied HN points • 21 Jun 21
  1. The FBI framed four innocent men for murder by withholding evidence and manipulating the legal system.
  2. John Durham uncovered the FBI's crimes and revealed their conspiracy to frame the innocent men.
  3. Despite the injustices and damages caused, the FBI initially denied the innocence of the men and obstructed justice.

The Suspicious FDA "approval" of the Pfizer Vaccine

67 implied HN points • 26 Aug 21
  1. The FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine raises concerns about its actual effectiveness over time.
  2. There is insufficient data on the vaccine's risks during pregnancy.
  3. Serious risks of myocarditis and pericarditis have been identified in young individuals receiving the Pfizer vaccine.

Fauci the Megalomaniac

61 implied HN points • 04 Jun 21
  1. Dr. Fauci influenced major pandemic decisions and was seen as a powerful figure.
  2. Fauci was involved in a potential cover-up regarding the origins of COVID-19.
  3. The intelligence community's role in investigating COVID-19's origins can be controversial.

Why is a Fusion GPS attorney risking sanctions?

57 implied HN points • 08 Jul 21
  1. Fusion GPS attorneys are accused of violating ethics rules in a case against Alfa Bank.
  2. The attorneys made a settlement offer through back-channels, risking sanctions from the court.
  3. Nearly 500 important documents that Fusion GPS withheld could be damaging for them.

The Afghanistan Collapse: Americans died for this?

54 implied HN points • 15 Aug 21
  1. Broken promises made to the American people about bringing peace and democracy to Afghanistan.
  2. Misleading statements from leaders and generals about the progress and stability in Afghanistan.
  3. The political lies and failures surrounding the war in Afghanistan raise questions about accountability and complicity.

They Knew Everything and Did Nothing

54 implied HN points • 10 Aug 21
  1. The Department of Justice failed to act on information regarding Jeffrey Epstein's activities.
  2. There were significant ties between Epstein and intelligence agencies, like the US and Israel.
  3. The federal government went to great lengths, including protecting Epstein's plea deal, raising questions about why they did so.

That Strange NSA Non-Denial

57 implied HN points • 30 Jun 21
  1. Tucker Carlson accused the NSA of monitoring his communications and planning to leak them.
  2. The NSA issued a carefully worded denial of Tucker Carlson's allegations.
  3. The NSA denial was vague and did not outright deny monitoring Tucker's communications.

It is Time to End Compulsory Public Education

57 implied HN points • 23 Apr 21
  1. Compulsory public education may lead to indoctrination and parental rights infringement.
  2. The fight to control curriculum will continue through legal and bureaucratic means.
  3. Consider questioning the authority of the State in compelling children to attend public schools.

The New Orthodoxy: Jurisdiction over your Thoughts.

47 implied HN points • 17 Jul 21
  1. Civil government should not have jurisdiction over thoughts.
  2. Censorship of speech and thought can lead to censorship of actions.
  3. Controlling the message can control the public, regardless of truth.

On the January 2017 Felony Leaks

47 implied HN points • 17 May 21
  1. A high-level official suspected the January 2017 leaks came from the Obama WH or a SCCI Democrat source on the Hill.
  2. The leak of the Flynn-Kislyak calls aimed to damage the incoming NSA and Trump administration.
  3. The DOJ investigation into the Flynn-Kislyak leak closed with no wrongdoing found, raising questions about potential authorization.

The Troops Deserve Better

40 implied HN points • 29 Aug 21
  1. Leadership failed to anticipate the fall of the Afghan government, causing disastrous consequences.
  2. Biden Administration tried to shift focus to mass evacuations after facing criticism over Afghanistan crisis.
  3. US troops were put at risk due to a political decision to prioritize optics over security in Afghanistan.

The DC Pipe Bomb Suspect

44 implied HN points • 08 Jun 21
  1. The FBI has not arrested the suspect who placed pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC headquarters in Washington, D.C.
  2. The FBI has not disclosed the suspect's height, weight, or shoe size to the public, raising questions about the investigation.
  3. The FBI's decision to withhold information about the suspect may be related to the progress of the investigation and public perception.

How the CDC Betrayed Victims of Agent Orange

41 implied HN points • 29 Jul 21
  1. Agent Orange, a toxic chemical used in Vietnam, had long-lasting generational effects on health.
  2. The CDC halted an evaluation of veteran exposure to Agent Orange and downplayed the link between the chemical and health issues.
  3. Children of US veterans exposed to Agent Orange were wrongly denied benefits, despite suffering from severe birth defects.

New Details on the Scope of the Mueller Investigation

50 implied HN points • 11 Feb 21
  1. The Mueller investigation was broader than previously revealed.
  2. The Department of Justice has been reluctant to provide full answers about the investigation.
  3. Questions remain about whether Mueller's team focused on matters outside their original authority.

FBI Agent: "Mission is to kill the governor"

37 implied HN points • 30 Aug 21
  1. The FBI agent was directed to develop a plot to kill the governor specifically.
  2. Court filings show that the FBI agent instigated the plot to kill the governor.
  3. The government's case against the defendants may have credibility issues due to the FBI agent's involvement in the plot.

The Unvaccinated: the new COVID Scapegoats

38 implied HN points • 05 Aug 21
  1. Efforts to blame and vilify the unvaccinated help deflect responsibility
  2. Calls for restricting privileges of the unvaccinated are being made
  3. Powerful institutions are targeting the unvaccinated, which may lead to restricting rights and punishment

The Ghislaine Maxwell Case

45 implied HN points • 18 Mar 21
  1. Ghislaine Maxwell is facing trial on charges related to illegal sexual acts with minors
  2. Maxwell is seeking more evidence and disclosure of information on her charges and accusers
  3. The possibility of further prosecution of Epstein's co-conspirators remains uncertain

The DOJ is Lying about the Ashley Babbitt case

43 implied HN points • 14 Apr 21
  1. The DOJ did not prosecute the officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt due to lack of evidence of willful violation
  2. Excessive force can be easily established in the case of Babbitt's shooting
  3. Doubts are raised about the DOJ's argument on willfulness in this case

US Govt Denies FISA Liability

41 implied HN points • 19 May 21
  1. The US Government argues it can't be sued for FISA abuses.
  2. The US claims Carter Page's lawsuit was filed too late.
  3. Kevin Clinesmith asserts he is entitled to 'qualified immunity' in lawsuit.

Fluorescent Lights

44 implied HN points • 01 Mar 21
  1. Life's failures come when it's quiet.
  2. Pay attention to how your environment affects you.
  3. Unspeakable thoughts need to be recognized and addressed.

Declassified FISA Opinion Shows More FBI Abuses

41 implied HN points • 26 Apr 21
  1. The FBI continued to spy on Americans without a warrant
  2. The FBI exhibited various violations in querying FISA-acquired information
  3. The FBI abused FISA-acquired information to investigate domestic crimes

Tracking the latest Durham Developments

35 implied HN points • 13 Aug 21
  1. Special Counsel John Durham is presenting evidence to a grand jury for potential charges against lower-level FBI employees and others.
  2. Durham's focus includes individuals outside the FBI who provided information for the 2016 Trump/Russia investigation.
  3. Durham's investigation also involves scrutinizing the Steele dossier, potential false statements, and aspects of the Mueller investigation.

The CDC is Misrepresenting Data on Pregnant Women and COVID Vaccines

33 implied HN points • 12 Aug 21
  1. The CDC is not being transparent about the data on pregnant women and COVID vaccines.
  2. Studies on COVID/pregnancy may not be as solid as the CDC portrays them to be.
  3. The CDC's recommendations for pregnant women might not be supported by rigorous and inclusive research.

The Corrupted 1/6 Commission

37 implied HN points • 14 May 21
  1. The Democrats' Bill regarding the 1/6 Commission broadens the investigation to target conservative groups and websites.
  2. The Commission's power to issue subpoenas poses a danger as it is overseen by Democrat appointees.
  3. There is concern that the Commission may misuse its access to raw intelligence data to inflict political harm on the Right.

Liz Cheney's Performance Theater

36 implied HN points • 12 May 21
  1. Liz Cheney's actions were seen as a performance.
  2. Cheney pivoted to being the face of the Anti-Trump wing of the GOP.
  3. Her martyrdom to CNN and MSNBC led to her rejection by voters.