Matt Van Swol
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Former Nuclear Scientist for US Dept of Energy | Ex-Photographer for @apple, @united, and @hyatt
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- Jun 30, 2026
I have just finished reading Justice Clarence Thomas's 91-page dissent in the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down Trump’s birthright citizenship order. It's incredible. Here's everything you need t...
SummaryJustice Thomas's dissent argues that birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment was intended only for those with genuine, permanent belonging to the U.S., not children of temporary visitors, based on the original meaning when the rule was written and its exclusion of diplomats, enemy soldiers, and tribal members who had competing loyalties.10 tweets1 min read - Jun 16, 2026
I have just finished reading The Rape Gang Inquiry Report. It is, without a doubt, the most horrifying document I've ever read in my life. There is no close second... and it's worse than you could e...
SummaryA comprehensive thread summarizing findings from The Rape Gang Inquiry Report, documenting the systematic abuse of at least 250,000 girls across nearly 40% of UK local authorities over decades, with widespread institutional failures by NHS, social services, police, and schools that enabled perpetrators while punishing victims and whistleblowers.11 tweets1 min read - Nov 5, 2025
I’m a father... ...and I just watched Virginia elect as its TOP LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, a man who wished for his conservative opponent to be assassinated, and for his kids to die too. Democrats KN...
SummaryA father expresses alarm over Virginia electing a law enforcement official who had previously written about assassinating a political opponent and their children, arguing that Democrats' acceptance of this candidate represents a dangerous normalization of political violence and dehumanization that threatens democracy itself.11 tweets1 min read - Oct 22, 2025
Give it enough time and every conspiracy theory from the "Right" becomes true... ...DHS just confirmed in a 22-page report that FEMA staff recorded DISASTER VICTIMS’ political beliefs and skipped ove...
SummaryA DHS report confirmed that FEMA staff recorded disaster victims' political beliefs and deliberately skipped homes displaying Trump signs during hurricanes, with the practice occurring across multiple states from 2021-2024 and never being reported as required privacy breaches.6 tweets1 min read - Sep 3, 2025
We have a serious problem here in Asheville NC. The county is about to spend $2.9 million in taxpayer funds on racial reparations. I took a deep dive into the 170 page report, and what I found is t...
SummaryA Twitter user criticizes Asheville, NC's $2.9 million reparations proposal, claiming it includes race-exclusive programs for housing, healthcare, hiring, and education that they argue violate the 14th Amendment and constitute unfair discrimination against non-Black residents.9 tweets1 min read - Sep 3, 2025
I have been struggling to comprehend why leftists are defending radical Muslims. They are essentially antithetical to everything the woke stand for and it made no sense at all. Then... it dawned on...
SummaryThe thread argues that leftists and radical Islamists form a temporary alliance despite having opposing values, unified only by their desire to destroy Western civilization and its principles of free speech and equality. The author warns that the silent majority must speak up to defend democratic institutions, or face losing them to ideological extremists.12 tweets1 min read - Sep 1, 2025
For years, I thought I was reading the news. I have never been more wrong. I was reading carefully crafted, completely fictional stories. They choose the heroes. They scripted the villains. ..and I...
SummaryA critique of mainstream media manipulation tactics, describing five steps through which narratives are constructed: selective story casting, character framing through language, emotional manipulation of victims and villains, credentialing through expert repetition, and silencing dissenting voices. The author argues this creates echo chambers that disguise emotional narratives as truth while preventing alternative perspectives from reaching audiences.7 tweets1 min read - Aug 28, 2025
I've been wanting to write this for a long time, I think now is the time. Empathy is a virtue... and it is being weaponized against those of us who truly and honestly care. It's insidious. By desig...
SummaryThe author argues that empathy is being weaponized to shut down legitimate policy discussions by selectively directing compassion toward certain groups while dismissing concerns about victims, unintended consequences, and fairness. True empathy should consider all people affected by policies, not serve as a tool for political control.10 tweets1 min read