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Alan Farago

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Writer, environmental activist. Grandfather.

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · Jun 27

I was fortunate to sit next to Bill Moyers at a 1997 League of Conservation Voters dinner in Manhattan. Here is the text of the speech he gave that night. It is my privilege to share it now. 1/2 @hcrichardson.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 19h

And one more thing. Anyone who publicly begs for, and publicly demands, the Nobel Peace Prize should never be given the Nobel Peace Prize.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13h

Nice recap

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2h

These are agents who were sent AFTER the violent insurrection was well underway. Kash Patel issued a statement that said that after a fringe right wing outlet reported it falsely. But Trump chooses to run with the lie from them rather than the statement from his FBI Director.

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 16h

Word on the street is that Trump intentionally targeted China with 100% tariffs so Barron could make hundreds of millions in crypto on a short trade.

It worked.

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 16h

Proud Boys in different uniforms.

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Steve Rose @steverose7.bsky.social · 16h

I spoke to the hardest working man in podcasting: BEN MEISELAS of Meidas Touch, who's taking the fight to Maga (and beating Joe Rogan in the ratings), and doesn't mince his words about the state of US media, and its failure to meet the current moment.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

www.theguardian.com

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 17h

Buy a Bidet seat to retrofit on your existing toilet and you[ll never have to ask the question again.

Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 21h

Who could have seen this coming?

Everyone.

Except MAGA.

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 22h

Does anyone on earth believe that Mari Corina. Called this asshole and said that?

Can you imagine if any previous president said something like this?

Jen Resists 🌊 🇺🇲 🇺🇦 @jenbellona.bsky.social · 23h

My kindergarteners used to make up fantastical stories like this to impress me and the other 5 year olds.

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 22h

It’s almost like they federalized Proud Boys without any training or pause. Just give them a different face mask. And let er rip.

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

Trump encouraged Netanyahu to destroy Gaza at the same time he is destroying democracy at home. Which one does he want the Nobel Prize for?

Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

There will be trials.

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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 1d

In case anyone missed this

Erdoğa said that Trump ended Halkbank’s criminal case after talks w him. He said that Trump told him “The Halkbank problem is finished for us.”

Halkbank was helping Iran evade taxes and launder billions.

Qatar and now this. The corruption is off the charts

Turkey’s Erdogan Says Halkbank US Case to End After Trump Talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said state lender Halkbank’s legal case in the US is due to be resolved following recent talks with President Donald Trump, prompting bank shares to rise.

www.bloomberg.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

www.theguardian.com

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

THIS.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump doesn’t like data. He wants investors, consumers, and everyone else to be in the dark, so he can lie without fear of factual contradiction. He can create even more of a fantasy world. He can pretend that he’s been wildly successful even when he’s been a terrible failure.

Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

Why is inflation so high?

Why is gold above $4,000/oz?

Why is Trump bailing out Argentina?

Why are rich US farmers getting socialist handouts?

Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

I rate this tweet: TRUE.

Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

Trump encouraged Netanyahu to destroy Gaza at the same time he is destroying democracy at home. Which one does he want the Nobel Prize for?

Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

Trump encouraged Netanyahu to destroy Gaza at the same time he is destroying democracy at home. Which one does he want the Nobel Prize for?

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Why has Dominion Voting Systems been settling defamation lawsuits with Trump allies who falsely claimed the company stole the 2020 election?

Because Dominion has just been bought by a company run by a former GOP election official.

Be warned.

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

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This Family Made Billions on Trump-Branded Condos. Now Their Private Jet Is Taking Shackled Migrants to a Far-Flung African Prison

Israeli-American billionaires Michael and Gil Dezer’s Gulfstream IV plane flew 10 migrants to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, flight data shows.

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

Trump encouraged Netanyahu to destroy Gaza at the same time he is destroying democracy at home. Which one does he want the Nobel Prize for?

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Alan Farago @alanfarago.bsky.social · 1d

Trump let Netanyahu destroy Gaza at the same time he is destroying democracy at home. Which one does he want the Nobel Prize for?

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is using our tax dollars to buy Argentine pesos to bail out the country's failing libertarian economy.

My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.

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