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10. Turning government institutions into a "Dark State"

Reply to SamuelTheThird (Original post)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 09:43 PM

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At the least, the Trump administration is causing long term damage to the government. At worst, it is infiltrating the government with far right ideologues who could cause problems lasting very far into the future.

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There was more about this at Wonkette today, DJ Synikus Makisimus Thursday #1

Another part of the Trump plan to neuter the US of A to the benefit of Trump's master Putin. Dan Thursday #2

Tulsi has Vlad on speed dial. rubbersole Thursday #3

Actually, Vlad has Tulsi on "instant death" if she doesn't carry out his wishes. erronis Thursday #6

I knew she was an agent. But I didn't really think she was a spy. Iggo Thursday #7

Malcolm Nance classifies her as an asset. rubbersole Thursday #8

The entire national security infrastructure is going to have to be trashed and rebuilt after [Redacted] croaks. n/t TygrBright Thursday #4

My guess iemanja Thursday #5

Do you think they are under the GRU or FSB? erronis Thursday #9

Turning government institutions into a "Dark State" thought crime Thursday #10

Follow up story: LudwigPastorius Thursday #11