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Bouvard on Carlson's Detention Claims and Political Strategy

X / Twitter · Feb 19, 2026 · 1 min read

I was detained at work today as I waited 1 second for the security guard to see my parking sticker and wave me into the lot.

@Imperius__13 Yes, it will be interesting; obviously Carlson's tale of "detention" is complete and obvious BS.

@Imperius__13 Interesting analysis. I think they lose votes by leaning groyperward; maybe their calculations are different--even the midterms, whatever happens, won't prove anything as each side will spin it. I don't know if the economy is "better" or if people think it is.

@Imperius__13 There is no "footsie" to be played here. Rufo at least realizes that. (I don't take your numbers seriously.) There should not be a home for a post-cringey (if that's what you want to call it) Carlson to return to. Anyone who lets saboteurs back in are asking for more sabotage.

@Imperius__13 Translation from what to what? I just dismiss people who think they can measure what a gesture to this or that supposed group will add up to in terms of votes.

@Imperius__13 I'm in favor of being vicious toward Carlson and the groypers. Anyone who thinks Republicans want to see their party welcome Nazi larpers has a very weak understanding of American politics.

@Imperius__13 Carlson is media--dumping him would be a good start. The judiciary is a long haul.

@Imperius__13 But then what can the GOP do about it?

@Imperius__13 I think Rufo is finding the right approach, albeit still too tentative and limited. We'll see if he's willing to take on Carlson.

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