What if it’s all a MacGuffin? @EllisItems cites @NikkeiAsia: “Developing rare earth projects in Ukraine in the foreseeable future is complete ‘fiction,’ with hurdles ranging from uncertainty over reserves to a lack of processing capacity outside of China, industry veterans… https://t.co/be2RNtlrR9
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 2, 2025
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March 02, 2025 at 04:42PM
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They just really wanted him to go paperless https://t.co/qOsE4WwYx4
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 2, 2025
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March 02, 2025 at 04:28PM
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Collating for Godot https://t.co/yCHpOkpKxR
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 2, 2025
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March 02, 2025 at 04:22PM
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Assume @PamBondi is ready to go with those Epstein papers on Monday …
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 2, 2025
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March 02, 2025 at 03:24PM
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I’ve been playing this great song of his: https://t.co/dqbQlyBWvL Especially like it because it has an extra verse/chorus–because they know they’ve got a good thing going–and because near the end, when the momentum of a song often flags, he says “Strong now,” and they finish… https://t.co/bvexiMbtVN https://t.co/znYIjdt4bs
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 2, 2025
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March 01, 2025 at 10:12PM
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Here’s an automated transcript https://t.co/jDxghLxtAF If you can find 5 minutes of Zelensky thanking Trump for US aid you have access to a secret code I don’t have. (I’m not saying it should be so damn important.) He starts by thanking Trump pro forma “for the invitation” and… https://t.co/AQhRAde3FQ https://t.co/I5Gd5F01jn
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 1, 2025
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March 01, 2025 at 04:33PM
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Here’s an automated transcript https://t.co/ozz2iQGFs6 If you can find 5 minutes of Zelensky thanking Trump for US aid you have access to a secret code I don’t have. (I’m not saying it should be so damn important.) He starts by thanking Trump “for the invitation” and then it’s… https://t.co/tR0da8pAe5 https://t.co/I5Gd5F01jn
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 1, 2025
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March 01, 2025 at 04:28PM
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If Zelensky never intended to sign the deal, why did he and his aides want to go ahead with the rest of the day’s ceremonies, which included signing the deal? https://t.co/Sh8VPVJvbX https://t.co/LEALF0kuxf
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 1, 2025
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March 01, 2025 at 03:58PM
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I forgot the link: https://t.co/0eeIp1EIKN
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 1, 2025
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.@jpodhoretz on that ridiculous architect movie: “America was a dream come true for Jews and Jewish refugees, Holocaust survivors among them. Certainly, people moved to Israel to join in its grand project, but they were not fleeing America. Mid-century Jews did not need to… https://t.co/2jF3ecyEV9
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Mar 1, 2025
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March 01, 2025 at 03:18AM
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“Don’t worry, Slate/New Republic/Any Publication” will protect your old pieces in an archive forever! Site redesigns won’t screw them up at all.”
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 05:04PM
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“We’re going to get rid of those archaic knobs in your car and replace them with a digital touchscreen!”
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 05:03PM
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Ugh. Many indicia of digital arrogance and potential fiascos here. Average person is not as horrified by the idea of using paper and file cabinets, which have some advantages. ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t DOGE it’ seems like a good rule to follow in this case. https://t.co/kCFET58gFM
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 04:59PM
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PPS: Not exactly a strong vote of confidence in the Balkan states from Trump. That was the most worrying thing.
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 04:40PM
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On the Oval Office colloquy: Frank exchange of views! Blame to go around. In long-run will be less of a big deal than people are now making it out to be-might turn out to have helped (ie clarifying). PS: Who set this up–too many participants, too many baying reporters, went on… https://t.co/mbP7RCwMy6
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 04:34PM
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Not to be paranoid, but it’s also possible that Bigshot X successfully lobbied at the last minute to get his name redacted, causing everything to get held up. In which case the person responsible would probably be Trump. https://t.co/pycftIIVWl
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 at 02:46AM
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Why not call off the “release” when it was clear it would be a nothingburger? https://t.co/hhIGNgVCbT
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 28, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 08:10PM
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Embarrassing https://t.co/puAQYD7KsN
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 06:52PM
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Bondi just realizing that the SDNY might not be completely forthcoming with the Epstein files? Hard to believe she is that clueless. https://t.co/wvM8A6EU25
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 06:42PM
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So far, Trump Epstein file release = full botch https://t.co/lTzKdyMTiM
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 06:40PM
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If there was one message Trump’s voters sent loud and clear in 2024, it’s that they wanted the US to let in millions of rich foreigners and give them citizenship. https://t.co/dhf9UnjgpD
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 05:25PM
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The battle against illegal immigration isn’t close to being won–the declines at the border may be temporary (has happened before) and zero legislation has been passed–and already Trump’s implementing a rich man’s scheme to sluice in millions (he says) of other rich people. https://t.co/dhf9UnjgpD
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 05:04PM
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“EY has made nearly $70M since 2020 supporting a reform plan at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.” Deeply suspicious of that contract … https://t.co/vWHaWrNnTz
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 04:46PM
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HE needs to change the conversation, that’s for sure.
A little scary to be governed by two layers of politicians (Bass, Newsom) who have screwed the pooch on their careers and are now ready to try anything to rescue them. https://t.co/09UdlCeQ30
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 04:44AM
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I asked Google –powered by AI!–how many millions in a trillion. I didn’t say “wrong answers only”– but I got one anyway. https://t.co/NlfSY6nvQu
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey)
Feb 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 at 03:44AM
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