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JD Vance Told Us: The Police State Is the Point

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

MacArthur Park, Los Angeles Photo WDSU “Everything else—the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy—is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration.” Vice President, JD Vance. You probably didn’t see that tweet. But I did—and … Continue reading →

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How I Fell in Love with the Deep State

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Jim Blackwood Jr

My first day working in Portland City Hall, I became the commissioner’s liaison to one of the largest bureaus in the city, Portland Parks and Recreation. In our curious system, commissioners directly manage bureaus. That meant that I now had … Continue reading →

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