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All Our Elections are Stolen. It is Why Nothing Works Without Money Printing

Welcome to Absurdistan • 5208 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. The post discusses how elections are being manipulated through various techniques like multiple voter IDs, dead people voting, and ineligible ballots being cast.
  2. There is a focus on the impact of cheating in elections, stating that it can make the country ungovernable and lead to financial instability.
  3. The role of money printing in sustaining the economy is highlighted, suggesting that policies like climate regulation and diversity initiatives may have negative economic impacts.

“Compromised” Congressional Commission Is Undermining Trump’s Ukraine Peace Efforts, Says Whistleblower

Public • 306 implied HN points • 02 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. A former senior official alleges the Helsinki Commission chaired by Senator Roger Wicker has been compromised by foreign influence and is undermining the Trump administration’s Ukraine peace efforts.
  2. The whistleblower accuses Commission staff, especially Kyle Parker, of working with ex‑Russian MP Ilya Ponomarev, handling undeclared cash and possibly violating FARA rules, and says financier Bill Browder paid lavish gifts that influenced Commission activity.
  3. The whistleblower has handed over documents and is urging independent investigations by the DNI, federal counterintelligence, and FARA authorities, warning that pending congressional funding could cement the Commission’s compromised status.

Why Does A Narcissist Accept Humiliation? Epstein Might Be The Answer.

Phillips’s Newsletter • 295 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. A narcissist normally lashes out at insults, but in this case a prominent narcissistic leader repeatedly accepts public humiliation from a foreign leader and even defends them, which is highly unusual.
  2. Recent releases from the Jeffrey Epstein files suggest Epstein had ties to Russian intelligence, raising the possibility that compromising material (kompromat) was collected and passed to influence others.
  3. Because narcissists fear shame above almost everything, the real or even possible existence of kompromat could silently coerce them to comply with humiliators to avoid exposure.

SCOTUS Has Alito Problem

The Status Kuo • 10554 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Justices like Alito coming under scrutiny for undisclosed relationships with billionaires and potential influence on Court decisions
  2. Alito went on a fishing trip to Alaska with a billionaire, Paul Singer, who had cases before the Supreme Court, raising concerns about impartiality
  3. Attempts by Alito to defend his actions and relationship with Singer through an OpEd seem unconvincing and raise doubts about ethical conduct

follow the money, not the media

bad cattitude • 277 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Mass media today acts like a coordinated propaganda machine that sets the debate and emotional frames. Simply distrusting it isn't enough; you have to refuse to play by its terms.
  2. The unrest in Minneapolis appears staged and organized by paid activists, local politicians, and provocateurs who use dramatic images and tactics to provoke confrontations and shape public perception. This makes protests look like humanitarian crises even when they involve law‑enforcement actions.
  3. The core issue is political and financial corruption: large flows of money and entrenched machines are protecting a grift. Follow the money to see who benefits and why the chaos is being manufactured.
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Public Choice Links, 1/24/2026

In My Tribe • 273 implied HN points • 24 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Higher health-care spending per person often doesn't lead to better health outcomes. That means much medical spending is likely wasted.
  2. Large government health programs create big opportunities for fraud and rent-seeking because third-party billing is easy to exploit. Directly giving money to beneficiaries reduces those opportunities.
  3. Foreign aid can become a target for rent-seeking and help entrench corrupt governments, sometimes contributing to coups and extremist violence. This 'aid curse' shows aid can worsen, not fix, governance failures.

immigration enforcement: why this time is different

bad cattitude • 288 implied HN points • 21 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Immigration enforcement was long treated as a mainstream, bipartisan policy that many politicians and media outlets supported, but those same actors now often condemn similar tactics.
  2. A large, allegedly corrupt system is said to have used immigration to swell voter rolls, enrich cronies, and capture institutions like courts, prosecutors, media, and local governments to hide fraud and sustain power.
  3. Recent shifts in media and politics have begun to expose this system, prompting fierce resistance from entrenched actors, but growing accountability could lead to consequences and institutional rebuilding.

A modern day witch trial

uTobian • 8667 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Corruption
  1. The study on autism prevalence and costs shows the rising financial burden of autism over the years.
  2. The model presented in the study reveals the alarming increase in autism rates, especially for certain demographics.
  3. The study highlights the shift in costs from parents to government as the first generation of autism epidemic children age, emphasizing the need for prevention strategies.

Servants of the Mafia State

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 7148 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Merrick Garland is portrayed as a protector of justice, but in reality, he serves corrupt interests and blocks investigations rather than pursuing transparency and accountability.
  2. Jamie Gorelick, a lifelong friend and mentor to Garland, has a history of aiding criminals and enabling corruption, including representing high-profile figures like Jared Kushner and engaging in cover-ups.
  3. The DOJ, under Garland and Gorelick's influence, prioritizes protecting the institution over defending the country, allowing powerful individuals like Trump to escape accountability and maintain their influence.

BREAKING NEWS: Calling all Alberta healthcare workers & practitioners - it's time to take down corrupt & rotten Alberta Health Services, Colleges of Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Pharmacists...

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 4854 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Corruption
  1. Dr. William Makis MD is rallying Alberta healthcare workers to take action against corruption within healthcare institutions.
  2. Specifically calling out Alberta Health Services, Colleges of Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, and Pharmacists.
  3. Dr. Makis MD has a history of battling corruption within Alberta's healthcare system.

Chris Hedges on Trump, Epstein and the Decline of American Democracy | UpFront

The Chris Hedges Report • 163 implied HN points • 08 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. A year into Donald Trump’s return to office, his administration has carried out a wave of hardline actions.
  2. Those actions — from volatile ICE raids to political pressure on the media — suggest a clear expansion of presidential power.
  3. Many people see this concentration of power as a serious threat to American democracy and a sign of democratic decline.

CCP Purges as Camp

ChinaTalk • 726 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. Xi Jinping has removed more officials from power than Mao, making purges a normal part of his leadership. This has created lots of gossip and speculation about who will rise or fall next in the political ranks.
  2. Bo Xilai's rise and fall resemble a dramatic story with elements of revenge and intrigue. His ambitious nature and controversial actions caused friction with other party members and led to his ultimate downfall.
  3. The drama and excess of Chinese politics can make events feel very theatrical. Many past feuds and conflicts echo historical struggles, making the current political scene a blend of old rivalries and modern politics.

The Grift Bubble

Thinking about... • 1096 implied HN points • 16 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. The leaders are trapped in a 'grift bubble' where they focus on personal gain over the country's well-being, which can lead to the U.S. breaking apart.
  2. They do not realize that their actions can destroy the very system that allows them to profit, mistaking their personal success for the nation's health.
  3. Citizens who value love, law, and moral integrity are key to holding back authoritarianism and helping the nation survive against the grifters.

Trump’s Best Friend in Europe May Lose His Election

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 217 implied HN points • 02 Feb 26
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. Viktor Orbán has built a right‑wing supermajority and ruled for years, but his hold on power looks vulnerable and opponents could beat him in the April election.
  2. Péter Magyar and his Tisza party have been doing grassroots relief like delivering firewood and shovels in poor villages, showing they can fill gaps left by the government and gain political momentum.
  3. Orbán is a key European ally of Donald Trump, so his potential defeat would have implications beyond Hungary and could reshape international political alignments.

Weekend Update #169: A Corruption Riddle Solved

Phillips’s Newsletter • 327 implied HN points • 25 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. The Board of Peace is built so its chairman has near-total control over large sums with little oversight, creating a clear risk that seized or donated funds could be funneled to the chair for personal or political use.
  2. Zelensky used his Davos speech to warn that the United States under Trump cannot be relied on, urging Europe to stop waiting for America, build its own strength, and recognize Ukraine’s central role in European security.
  3. Ukraine’s 2026 military plan aims to inflict very heavy Russian casualties—targeting up to 50,000 per month—while reducing Ukrainian losses through tighter management, precision operations, and intelligence-driven tactics.

Will China’s Latest Purge Come for Xi Jinping?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 264 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. A top military leader was abruptly removed and accused of corruption and leaking nuclear secrets, marking a dramatic fall from grace.
  2. The move appears to be part of a wider anti-corruption campaign that can also be used to sideline rivals and tighten Xi Jinping’s grip on power.
  3. These purges raise questions about internal stability and possible factional battles at the top, with serious implications for military cohesion and international relations.

Friday Funnies: Incoming

Who is Robert Malone • 33 implied HN points • 06 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Both the “woke” left and the “woke” right are portrayed as extreme groups that share similar flaws but don’t actually work together.
  2. A major fraud surge in Minnesota prompted congressional scrutiny of the governor, yet the story was largely ignored by mainstream media.
  3. The piece mixes sharp political criticism with light, humorous content—personal anecdotes about noisy teen interns and praise for a standout Australian commercial.

Former CIA station chief requests imprisonment delay to prevent 'grave physical harm' from drug traffickers at FDC Miami

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 447 implied HN points • 04 Jan 26
📰 News Corruption
  1. A 69-year-old former CIA chief asked to delay his prison surrender, saying placement in FDC Miami would expose him to “grave physical harm” because many inmates are accused narcotics offenders from South America.
  2. He was convicted and sentenced to two concurrent 366-day terms for selling access to classified information through the lobbying firm BGR; the case drew sharp criticism from some former colleagues while his lawyer highlighted his prior covert service.
  3. After legal filings, the Bureau of Prisons corrected his facility designation on January 5 and his counsel withdrew the transfer motions, a development that occurred alongside other high-profile detention disputes such as the Robert Sensi matter.

the chocolate helmet of government accountability

bad cattitude • 226 implied HN points • 22 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Government oversight systems are hollow or intentionally toothless, leaving widespread fraud, opaque payments, and mismanagement unchecked.
  2. This isn’t merely incompetence — people and rules have been arranged to protect insiders and prevent real accountability.
  3. The only lasting fix is to follow the money, map and prosecute the networks (using tools like RICO), and roll up the whole corrupt ecosystem rather than just treating symptoms.

No, The Guardrails Are Not Holding

Phillips’s Newsletter • 211 implied HN points • 03 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. The Constitution includes an emoluments clause and makes bribery an impeachable offense to prevent foreign influence on US officials.
  2. Recent behavior by the administration shows it is accepting gifts and payments from foreign actors and changing policy in ways that suggest pay-for-play influence.
  3. The legal and bureaucratic checks meant to stop this corruption are failing, so those constitutional guardrails are not doing their job.

A Year On: The DOGE Disaster

Can We Still Govern? • 311 implied HN points • 16 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. DOGE acted as a vehicle for tech billionaires to capture state power, pushing deregulation of crypto and AI, securing favorable appointments, and creating business opportunities for allies.
  2. DOGE’s actions hollowed out government capacity through mass layoffs and contract cancellations; cuts like those to USAID weakened services and likely caused hundreds of thousands of deaths while protecting ideologically aligned agencies and donors.
  3. DOGE failed to deliver promised savings or service improvements, routinely exaggerated its achievements, misunderstood how government budgeting and public services work, and operated with little public accountability.

My Body & Me: A Love/Hate Story, Texas AG Impeached, Poll: Americans Don't Trust Science, Publishers Sue Florida, Fake Photo Jiggles Stock Market, MTG and Ted Cruz Said What?, ARTEMIS Plays Jazz

kareem • 6898 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. The Texas Attorney General faced impeachment from fellow Republicans due to a series of serious legal and ethical issues.
  2. A fake image of a Pentagon explosion caused brief panic in the stock market, highlighting the impact of misinformation.
  3. The text reflects on the complex relationship between oneself and their body, portraying it as a companion through struggles and joys.

Guatemala Just Ran January 6th In Reverse

Persuasion • 3852 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. Guatemala recently experienced a successful pro-democracy movement against a corrupt political establishment.
  2. A largely-indigenous grassroots movement mobilized to demand respect for their votes and succeeded in getting the new president sworn in.
  3. The international community largely overlooked Guatemala's impressive defense of democracy, pointing to various reasons like lack of attention and conflicting support from different political factions.

A Tax Proposal Against Progress And Democracy

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 30 implied HN points • 06 Mar 26
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. Taxing the rich and their wealth discourages saving, investment, and innovation, which lowers productivity and real wages and so harms ordinary and vulnerable workers.
  2. Large taxes on income and wealth expand state power and fuel rent-seeking, patronage, and corruption, which undermines equality before the law and weakens democracy.
  3. The proposed solution is low, simple taxes with no levies on savings or wealth, plus strong property rights, deregulation, and strict limits on public spending to protect prosperity and democratic health.

Georgia Election Officials Decline To Defend Voting Machines!

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 4364 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Georgia election officials, including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, are not defending the state's electronic voting system in court.
  2. Acting chairman of the State Election Board, Matt Mashburn, voted against investigating Raffensperger as his tenure is ending.
  3. SOS officer Gabriel Sterling is still addressing allegations from the 2020 election and has been invited by citizen investigator Joe Rossi to discuss election facts in a public meeting.

the servant becomes the master

bad cattitude • 297 implied HN points • 31 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Large-scale fraud involving immigrant communities and NGOs is described as blunt and easy, targeting programs like daycare, welfare, SNAP, and PPP.
  2. Politicians and officials are said to have enabled and protected these networks by importing voters and buying loyalty, then became trapped and dependent on the corrupt machines.
  3. Citizen reporting is credited with exposing the schemes, and the proposed solution is to shrink big government so the state can’t be used to capture and plunder society.

Russia Rattled

Diane Francis • 1218 implied HN points • 29 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. A high-ranking Russian official, Timur Ivanov, was arrested for accepting big bribes, which surprises many given the usual corruption in the system.
  2. The arrest raises questions about why it was so public and if it's a sign of a power struggle within the Kremlin.
  3. Many people welcomed this arrest as a sign of accountability, even if it might just be a distraction from bigger issues.

Minnesota Daycare Scandal: The Power of Transparency and Citizen Journalism

OpenTheBooks Substack • 228 implied HN points • 13 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Citizen journalism plus public access to government spending data can quickly expose and mobilize action against fraud in childcare funding.
  2. Mixed federal-state block grants and co-mingled funding make oversight difficult and create opportunities for fraudulent daycare operations to siphon public dollars.
  3. Stronger real-time transparency, better reporting tools, and tighter payment rules (like attendance-based payments and voucher-centered approaches) are needed to prevent and root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

MAGA's $300 million heist

The Watch • 663 implied HN points • 21 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Donald Trump is seeking a huge payout of $230 million for what he claims is harm from investigations against him. This amount is shocking when compared to what innocent people, wrongfully imprisoned and abused by police, receive in compensation.
  2. Trump's case highlights a serious imbalance in the justice system, where he, someone who has never been incarcerated, can demand much more money than actual victims of police and legal misconduct.
  3. There are growing concerns that Trump is using his influence to benefit himself and his allies financially, while pushing policies that make it harder for ordinary people who face real injustices to get compensated.

Elon Musk Is Dangerous To Society

Where's Your Ed At • 21068 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. Elon Musk has significant influence due to his wealth and power, and his actions can negatively impact global events.
  2. Musk's decisions, personal beliefs, and interactions with authoritarian regimes raise concerns about his potential misuse of power.
  3. Coverage of Musk should shift to recognize him as a harmful actor who prioritizes his desires over societal well-being.

prebunking the prebunk at home and abroad

bad cattitude • 241 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. Many multinational organizations and global institutions are portrayed as centralized, self-protecting elites that use censorship and information control to hide wrongdoing and may face major exposure and backlash soon.
  2. The tactic of ‘prebunking’ is described as a deliberate strategy to pre-frame accusations, muddy the waters, and justify expanded censorship, and the piece suggests you should distrust the side that seeks to silence others.
  3. A bold prediction for 2026: a wave of revelations and scandals—around election manipulation, NGO and immigration schemes, and financial corruption—will unravel existing power networks and provoke significant political fallout.

The Apparent Musk-Epstein Smoking Gun Is Actually a Trump-Epstein Smoking Gun

Proof • 100 implied HN points • 30 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption
  1. A widely reported email between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein is being misread by many outlets; the exchange actually points more to Donald Trump’s connections with Epstein than to damning evidence against Musk.
  2. Donald Trump regularly vacationed near Epstein’s Little St. James and maintained a friendly relationship with Epstein during the period when many abuses occurred, which ties Trump more directly to Epstein’s activities.
  3. Newly released portions of the Epstein files shift the apparent "smoking gun" away from Musk and toward evidence that implicates Trump, so media interpretations should be reassessed.

The Rise of Global Authoritarianism

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 3634 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Corruption
  1. The long arc of history does not naturally bend towards justice; it requires real people to shape it for the better.
  2. Authoritarianism can thrive when people underestimate its possibility and the presence of corruption, violence, and systemic problems.
  3. Staying vigilant, holding onto moral boundaries, and resisting the normalization of atrocities are crucial to preventing the erosion of values in the face of societal challenges.