Casey Corcoran

Boats, beer, cyber and tech . . . and making turns on mountains

[Tom Cross @_decius_]

Free speech superfan Elon Musk threatens to bring the “Hammer of Justice” down on people who shared information and opinions that he doesn’t like.

[Brent Erickson @BErickson_BIO]

Timothy Snyder "Imagine that you are a foreign leader who wishes to destroy the United States.  How could you do so?  The easiest way would be to get Americans to do the work themselves, to somehow induce Americans to undo their own health, law, administration, defense, and intelligence.  From this perspective, Trump's proposed appointments -- Kennedy, Jr.; Gaetz; Musk; Ramaswamy; Hegseth; Gabbard -- are perfect instruments.  They combine narcissism, incompetence, corruption, sexual incontinence, personal vulnerability, dangerous convictions, and foreign influence as no group before them has done.  These proposed appointments look like a decapitation strike: destroying the American government from the top, leaving the body politic to rot, and the rest of us to suffer.
I do not defend the status quo. I have no doubt whatsoever that the Department of Defense and the Food and Drug Administration require reform.  But such a reform, of these or other agencies, would have to be guided by people with knowledge and experience, who cared about their country, and who had a vision of improvement.  That is simply not what is happening here.  We are confronted instead with a group of people who, were they to hold the positions they have been assigned, could bring an end to the United States of America."

[Dave Troy @davetroy]

TO SPLIT THE WORLD IN TWO: A CLOSING ARGUMENT

This election isn’t just about the future of the United States, it will determine the future of the world. It is a linchpin in a strategy to split the world into two warring factions; the side that wins will own the future.

The vision offered by Putin and Xi (with Musk, Thiel, Vance, Trump, and RFK Jr as their surrogates) is a world where men trump women, rape trumps consent, Ukraine is Russia, Taiwan is China, and the Dollar is trash. In this world, Bitcoin, DogeCoin, and gold matter more than your 401(k). A vote for Musk is a vote for xenophobia, and a world where science only matters when it serves your interests. It is a vision for the end of America, because henceforth, it shall have a king.

Their vision is one where climate concerns will be worked out by the free market and, magically, through “abundance” — of both fossil fuels and CO2. They acknowledge will have many problems, certainly, but they will be solved by entrepreneurs, philosopher kings, and their neo-feudal army of non-unionized wage slaves, all “competing” in the free market for the benefit of humanity. And our reward, they say, will be to colonize Mars — a truly uninhabitable hellscape that will likely never support human life.

Electing Harris will not stop this attack. But it will slow it down and allow some time to mount a response to this threat. Putin, Xi and a growing list of autocratic allies are joining forces to render democracy extinct. They believe it doesn’t work, they believe our populations are too infantile to make decisions, and furthermore they insist not only that our democracies don’t work, but that they will demonstrate it by capturing them and disabling them. If democracies are to survive globally, we must offer more than just an extension of the status quo: we must offer a vision of a democratic future that is more compelling to the majority of the world. By many measures, we have failed, so far, to meet that challenge.

This election is existential for women. This is a civilizational conflict between a patriarchal, hierarchical worldview, where women are held in utter contempt, and one in which everyone has equal voice. Rape is on the ballot: Trump at the top, and RFK Jr laughably in charge of “women’s health.” Musk, the serial philanderer and eugenicist, will tear apart our federal protections and rights limb by limb. Women must vote in overwhelming, staggering, and unprecedented numbers — as must the men who share their values.

Should Musk et al somehow win his bid for King of America, our focus must shift immediately to disabling them by all Constitutional and institutional means. The destruction they will bring is nearly inconceivable, and they will probably be stopped when more people realize what they intend. But it’s difficult to know what will be saved from the resulting fire.

I have studied this conflict for a decade. This is where we are. I have issued prescient warnings again and again about what’s coming, and have been right, again and again. And I’m right about this. This attack will not stop with this election, but it is by far their biggest prize so far. They must not win it, and we must not fail to address the threat they still pose even if they lose. Onward!

[Dave Troy @davetroy]

ICYMI, this is my final call to action. Everything is on the line — for women, for earth, for democracy. Do everything you can to bring us over the finish line with a decisive rejection of Musk, Putin, and Trump. Rape, in so many forms, is on the ballot.

[Olivia Beavers @Olivia_Beavers]

Important joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement within the last hour:

“Since our statement on Friday, the IC has been observing foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, conducting additional influence operations intended to undermine public confidence in the integrity of U.S. elections and stoke divisions among Americans. The IC expects these activities will intensify through election day and in the coming weeks, and that foreign influence narratives will focus on swing states.
Russia is the most active threat.“

[Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts]

This is their closing argument in the final days of the campaign: Women are whores and trash who should be beaten and jailed.

These men HATE women.

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

BREAKING: Intel agencies just dropped a bombshell, exposing Russia's latest disinformation moves to mess with our election.

Here’s the rundown: Russia’s back at it with their dirty tricks, manufacturing fake stories and videos to undermine public trust. They’re spreading garbage narratives, like a fabricated interview claiming election fraud in Arizona to swing things toward Kamala Harris—already debunked by Arizona officials. They even cooked up tales of U.S. election officials in swing states plotting ballot stuffing and cyber attacks.

And it’s not just Russia. Iran’s lurking too, using cyber campaigns aimed at Trump’s base and trying to stir up chaos and fear—same playbook they’ve used before.

The intel community’s warning: Stick to trusted sources. Report anything fishy to the FBI or CISA. The message is clear—foreign players want to divide us, but we’re not letting them hijack this election. Stay alert, stay informed, and don’t fall for the noise.

[Dana Goldberg @DGComedy]

If you plan on voting for Jill Stein or Trump because of the war in the Middle East, please watch and reconsider. It’s just 6 minutes and it’s worth the watch.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you’re still on the fence about voting in this election, think about what really matters – about the values we were taught, the kind of country we want to be, and how this is a moment when your vote really does count. 

Your vote could determine the fate of our republic – the world that our children and grandchildren will inherit. It’s an awesome responsibility. But what an extraordinary privilege it is to live in a democracy that gives each of us the opportunity to make our voices heard.

[Dave Troy @davetroy]

IMPORTANT: I shared this in a post this morning, but it’s being throttled by X’s algorithm — despite being shared over 1,200 times. This election is about destroying democracies globally. Everything is on the line. Please share widely!
https://t.co/E98GljHXLp

[Laurence Tribe 🇺🇦 ⚖️ @tribelaw]

Don’t look away!

[Dave Troy @davetroy]

We must dismantle Musk’s empire before he and Putin together dismantle the United States.

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

THREAD: 12 Videos that All Voters Should Watch Before Voting on Tuesday.

I want this thread to be the most shared on X over the next 3 days.

#1 Epstein says he was Trump’s “closest friend”.

https://t.co/FRYrbWT8rt

[Morgan J. Freeman @mjfree]

I'm going to post this video every day until the election

[Dave Troy @davetroy]

Ron Paul and Elon Musk are going to “End the Fed,” and take out your 401K along with it.

[Just Jack @7Veritas4]

What to expect:

- He will declare victory before all the votes are counted, like last time.

- At the same time, he will continue to push bogus narratives about the election being stolen from him.

- Elon and his propagandists will amplify it on this platform. They're pushing outrageous claims every day, many originating from Russia.

- His supporters will swarm voting precincts trying to intimidate election officials, delay the count, anything to overwhelm the process with chaos and cast doubt on the results.

- It will rain frivolous lawsuits as they try desperately to usurp the will of the people.

Your job:

- Remain resolute. Remain focused. Block the noise.

- Don't let them intimidate you or turn you away from casting your ballot. Your voice will and must be heard. Your vote MUST be counted.

Together, we will withstand what they throw at us.

Together, we will finally move beyond this ugly chapter in our history.

We are not going back.

[Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 @NickKnudsenUS]

Uh oh.

Here's a montage of Trump talking about cutting Social Security and Medicare.

It would be a shame if everybody shared this.

#VoteEarlyForKamala

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

Kamala Harris’ full appearance on Saturday Night Live was hands down the best candidate appearance SNL has ever seen. Absolutely nailed it.

This is the moment—our next president.

Let’s finish this strong and bring it home.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Lindsey Graham just blamed Donald Trump for the border security legislation not passing. Retweet so all Americans see this and know Donald Trump is to blame for any border security related problems

[Seth Abramson @SethAbramson]

I’m hearing that many Gen Z voters have never heard the Access Hollywood tape, so it’d be a shame if it got RETWEETED tens of thousands of times on Elon Musk’s Twitter https://t.co/HTwmM4LP8c