The Unredacted Bastard is a political commentary publication by Tom Hicks.
If Trump makes your eye twitch, Democrats make you grind your teeth, and mainstream coverage makes you wonder if everyone’s reading from the same timid script, this is where you come to have your suspicions confirmed and your bullshit detector recalibrated.
This is an uncensored, profanity‑friendly analysis of American politics, media, and power: who’s lying, who’s laundering the lies, and who’s quietly cashing the checks.
What you’ll get
Truth Bomb essays that go harder and deeper than the cable‑news take cycle.
Breakdowns of how the Trump machine and its enablers (including the “we tried nothing and we’re all out of ideas” Democrats) are actually operating.
Regular segments like “Democracy Damage Report,” “Grift of the Week,” and “Bipartisan Bullshit Watch.”
Cross‑overs with Lotus Purrspective, where my judgmental cat provides color commentary on the same mess.
Who this is for
People who hate authoritarians and also don’t worship politicians in blue ties.
Readers who want receipts, context, and a little righteous rage — not both‑sides mush.
Anyone who wants to feel less alone in thinking, “No, this is not normal and I’m not crazy.”
If you’ve ever yelled at a headline, then typed an unprintable reply to a pundit, you’re in the target demographic.
Free vs paid
Free subscribers get regular public posts, big Truth Bomb essays, and selected archive pieces.
Paid subscribers get everything above, plus:
Extra deep‑dives and follow‑up posts where the knives come out even sharper.
Full archive access as the catalog grows.
Commenting, Q&A threads, and the ability to pester the Bastard directly.
The knowledge that you’re funding independent, no‑party‑line journalism from a retired human who doesn’t answer to sponsors, campaigns, or cable bosses.
Bastard Brigade (Supporter Tier)
For the sickos who want to go further, the Bastard Brigade tier throws extra fuel on the fire:
All paid perks.
Occasional shout‑outs in “Bastard Brigade Roll Call” sections.
Priority for Q&A and mailbag questions.
Occasional behind‑the‑scenes notes on what’s coming next.
How to subscribe
Hit Subscribe to get Bastard dispatches in your inbox.
Choose Paid if you want the full, unredacted experience and to help keep this operation alive.
Join the Bastard Brigade if you want to be one of the people keeping the lights on while the noise machine blares.
Come for the profanity. Stay for the clarity.
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