Carlos Muñoz
Sr. Business Systems Analyst | Politics & Democracy Advocate | Bridging tech & ops | Ex-Project Manager & Paralegal | Design Thinking & Pop Culture Enthusiast | Dive deeper into my thoughts on tech, politics, and culture.
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- Trump let 17 cartel family members cross into the U.S. in a deal with the Sinaloa Cartel. The “law & order” president caught betraying his own narrative — again. #DemocracyFirst #AuthoritarianGrift
- Y’all were fine when Trump cosplayed as the Pope. But Pope Leo puts on a stars-and-stripes tie and now it’s heresy? Your idol might be mad that you keep making him the second coming of someone he ain’t. #MAGAisTheCult #PopetheVote #AuthoritarianKink
- Stephen Miller just told reporters the Trump White House is “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus—a foundational legal right against unlawful detention. This is authoritarianism dressed up as policy. Full story: thehill.com/homenews/adm... #DemocracyMatters #NoOneIsSafeWithoutDueProcess
- Modi wants to hear from YOU. What’s the biggest project fail, process disaster, or “innovation gone sideways” moment you’ve survived? Modi’s on a mission to collect real-world lessons from the wilds of business chaos—and he just might doodle your tale into his next sticky-note saga.
- Comment below, tag your story with #ProjectFailsWithModi, or reply to this thread. We learn more from failure than from flawless launches. Let’s map the missteps together.
- carlosraulmuozjr.substack.com #ModiThinker #ProjectFailsWithModi #ProcessDesign #BusinessInnovation #SystemsThinking #LessonsFromFailure #ThinkSystem #CreativeMishaps #StickyNoteSaga
- Just published on DemocraTrend: Pope Leo XIV steps into power as democracy teeters and nationalism cloaks itself in scripture. Can the Church still be a force for moral courage? We break it down: open.substack.com/pub/carlosrm... #PopeLeoXIV #ChurchAndState #Authoritarianism #FaithAndJustice
- Modi’s Maxim #3: “Saying ‘no’ is a design decision. Make it count.” Boundaries aren’t blockers—they’re the blueprint for brilliance. Catch Modi’s latest “aha” moments here: carlosraulmuozjr.substack.com #ModiThinker #ThePowerOfNo #FocusedExecution #CreativeBoundaries #ThinkSystem #DesignDecisions
- Modi’s Maxim #2: “Your dashboard’s not a strategy—it’s just the lighting rig.” You can’t steer a ship with speedometers alone. Time to map the system, not just monitor it. carlosraulmuozjr.substack.com #SystemsThinking #VanityMetrics #ProjectManagementHumor #InnovationCulture #StrategicClarity
- Modi’s Maxim 1: “If everything’s a priority, nothing is a prototype” Don’t confuse movement with momentum Make space to build by saying no to noise carlosraulmuozjr.substack.com #ProjectFocus #StickyNoteWisdom #DesignThinking #LeadershipQuotes #ThinkSystem #PrioritizationMatters #CreativeStrategy
- Presidents aren’t kings. But our system is acting like they are. New from @DemocraTrend: a deep dive into how the office became imperial—and what it’ll take to save democracy from it. 📖 open.substack.com/pub/carlosrm... #Democracy #SubstackWriter #History #BlueskyPolitics
- 📢 New from DemocraTrend: “Presidents, Not Kings” How the executive office grew into a threat to democracy—and how we take it back. 👀 Read here: open.substack.com/pub/carlosrm... #Democracy #ExecutivePower #Substack #BlueskyReads
- Carney: “Canada is not for sale.” Trump: [pouts like he just got kicked off the yacht] Authoritarian vibes meet democratic backbone—and the face of rejection never looked so orange. #PoutAndAbout #CanadaClapback #DemocracyVsGrift
- ZAPPED INTO LIFE! Born from a thunderstorm and a misplaced RACI chart, Modi Thinker not planned—he was prototyped Now he’s here to turn thinkers into builders—one sticky note at a time Catch his sparks of insight over at: carlosraulmuozjr.substack.com #ModiThinker #SystemsThinking #DesignThinking
- 🎉 Meet Modi Thinker! He’s curious, strategic, and slightly singed from a lightning bolt of inspiration. 🔥🧠 He’ll be your new co-pilot for navigating chaos in business and design. Catch him on carlosraulmuozjr.substack.com 💬 #ModiThinker #InnovationMascot #FeltWisdom
- 🧭 Leadership isn't always about consensus. Sometimes, it's about knowing when to take control. New from ThinkSystem: Autocratic Leadership—Structure at Speed 👉 open.substack.com/pub/carlosra... #ThinkSystem #BusinessLeadership #SystemsLens
- Trump: “I don’t know” if due process applies. Also Trump: selling Trump 2028 hats. This isn’t confusion. It’s calculated disregard for constitutional norms. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #Authoritarianism #TrumpWatch #NoThirdTerm #ProDemocracy #DueProcessMatters #DemocracyUnderAttack
- Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz is absurd, expensive, and authoritarian. We need justice rooted in dignity—not more cages on islands. Let’s invest in communities, not monuments to punishment. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump... #NoToAlcatraz #MassIncarceration #TrumpAuthoritarianism #DemocracyDefense
- Trump targets Hollywood’s global competition — announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, citing national security and propaganda risks. Full Reuters report: www.reuters.com/business/med... #Tariffs #TrumpAdministration #FilmIndustry #CensorshipVsSecurity #HollywoodTrade
- 🧵 H.R. 3016: Navigating the Intersection of Policy and Free Expression 1/ The IGO Anti-Boycott Act (H.R. 3016) proposes expanding anti-boycott laws to include actions by international governmental organizations. While aimed at countering antisemitism, it raises questions about potential overreach.
- 2/ Critics argue it could suppress legitimate political protests and infringe upon free speech rights, setting a concerning precedent.
- 3/ As the bill progresses, it’s vital to consider its broader implications on democratic principles and civil liberties. 📖 Full text: Congress.gov - H.R. 3016
- Not the most devout Catholic here, but I found this pretty offensive. The imagery, the timing, and the person—it’s hard to see this as anything other than mockery. Anyone else feel the same? #FaithAndRespect #CradleCatholic #BlueSkyVoices #CivicDecorum #ImageMatters #SymbolismMatters
- Trump’s May 1 Loyalty Day proclamation is soaked in Cold War revivalism, framing his return as a righteous restoration of order. Fairness or authoritarian cosplay? www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... #LoyaltyDay2025 #DemocracyCrisis #AuthoritarianismExposed #TrumpNarrative #BlueskyPolitics
- Trump wants to rebrand Veterans Day as “Victory Day for WWI.” Because nothing says respect like erasing the meaning of a holiday meant to honor all who served—not just “winners.” #VeteransDay #DemocracyNotRevisionism thehill.com/homenews/adm...
- Trump just ordered the feds to stop funding PBS & NPR. He calls them “woke propaganda.” We call them journalism. Defunding public media isn’t reform—it’s repression. apple.news/AtSg80qhmSpG... #SaveNPR #PBS #DemocracyIsUnderAttack
- Trump’s team tried to use a 227-year-old law to deport Venezuelans by calling them “gang invaders.” A federal judge—appointed by Trump—just struck it down. This ruling isn’t just legal; it’s moral. Details here: apnews.com/article/trum... #DefendDemocracy #StopThePowerGrab
- Trump says he owns the presidency like a store. “I set the price.” This isn’t just bizarre — it’s dangerous. It’s the logic of authoritarianism wrapped in branding. My full breakdown of his 100-day interview: 📖 open.substack.com/pub/carlosrm... #Trump2025 #DemocracyInDanger #BlueskyPolitics
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- Judges are issuing rulings. Trump is ignoring them. A sitting judge has been arrested. The DOJ is defying the Supreme Court. This is how judicial collapse begins—with executive indifference. ⚖️ Read my breakdown here: open.substack.com/pub/carlosrm... #DemocracyWatch #JudicialDefiance #TrumpEra
- MAGA drama hits new levels. Elise Stefanik basically called Speaker Mike Johnson a liar. This after Trump yanked her UN nomination fearing a lost House seat. Full story: apple.news/A9xnnW5OKSNi...
- This flag fought fascists long before hashtags existed. It’s time to reclaim the stars and stripes as a symbol of anti-authoritarian, pro-democracy resistance. #ReclaimTheFlag #DemocracyFirst
- Trump’s EO floods cops with military gear, shields them from legal consequences, and weaponizes DOJ against local governments fighting for equity. This is political repression. Read the EO here: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... #DemocraTrend #ResistAuthoritarianism #LawAndDisorder
- Leadership isn't about titles. It’s about system design. Explore servant leadership as a deliberate operating system for trust, empowerment, and sustainable performance. 🚀 open.substack.com/pub/carlosra... #ThinkSystem #LeadershipPlaybook #ServantLeadership #SystemsThinking
- Things haven’t been okay since Tony Stark died… 6 years later and the pain still feels fresh. #TonyStark #MarvelForever #MCU #Endgame #WeLoveYou3000
- A 2-year-old American citizen deported. No due process. No justice. This isn’t “law and order” — it’s authoritarianism in action. Read the shocking details: www.reuters.com/world/us/two... #DemocracyCrisis #Authoritarianism
- This is who he cares about
- Trump is flagrantly defying the Supreme Court
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- They are technically the enforcement and security arm of the federal courts but are under the department of justice and operate at the discretion of the US Attorney General