Karl DEFEND DEMOCRACY Bunday 🇺🇸 🗽 🇺🇦 🇹🇼
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Protesting paid by lives & sacred honor of founders, former appellate judicial clerk. ⚖️
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My main goal in microblogging networks is to promote democratic values and protect rule of law and civil rights for all.
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My main goal in microblogging networks is to promote democratic values and protect rule of law and civil rights for all.
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If ever there was a "mandate," it's gone now. #ETTD
There's no miracle to cancel out the devastation of the last 10 months of Trumpian chaos. Popularity will not return and #TrumpIsFailing.
There's no miracle to cancel out the devastation of the last 10 months of Trumpian chaos. Popularity will not return and #TrumpIsFailing.
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
If ever there was a "mandate," it's gone now. #ETTD
There's no miracle to cancel out the devastation of the last 10 months of Trumpian chaos. Popularity will not return and #TrumpIsFailing.
There's no miracle to cancel out the devastation of the last 10 months of Trumpian chaos. Popularity will not return and #TrumpIsFailing.
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When we had majorities in Congress, we passed the largest ever climate rescue, invested in America's aging infrastructure, lowered prescription drug costs, and created millions of good-paying jobs.
Trump and MAGA Republicans are hellbent on erasing that progress. We’re fighting them at every turn.
Trump and MAGA Republicans are hellbent on erasing that progress. We’re fighting them at every turn.
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
When we had majorities in Congress, we passed the largest ever climate rescue, invested in America's aging infrastructure, lowered prescription drug costs, and created millions of good-paying jobs.
Trump and MAGA Republicans are hellbent on erasing that progress. We’re fighting them at every turn.
Trump and MAGA Republicans are hellbent on erasing that progress. We’re fighting them at every turn.
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Unpopular and losing public support by the day—and with his alliances probably stretching thin—a rapidly aging Donald Trump is flailing.
He bet a lot on maintaining control that he clearly does not have.
But as he flails, he becomes more unhinged—and violent. The would be tyrant is exposed.
He bet a lot on maintaining control that he clearly does not have.
But as he flails, he becomes more unhinged—and violent. The would be tyrant is exposed.
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Unpopular and losing public support by the day—and with his alliances probably stretching thin—a rapidly aging Donald Trump is flailing.
He bet a lot on maintaining control that he clearly does not have.
But as he flails, he becomes more unhinged—and violent. The would be tyrant is exposed.
He bet a lot on maintaining control that he clearly does not have.
But as he flails, he becomes more unhinged—and violent. The would be tyrant is exposed.
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Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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OMG the new york times, which endlessly discussed Biden's age, has FINALLY discovered that Trump is... ALSO OLD.
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
OMG the new york times, which endlessly discussed Biden's age, has FINALLY discovered that Trump is... ALSO OLD.
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The national security adviser is supposed to oversee policy coordination. The secretary of State is supposed to lead on diplomatic negotiations. In theory, neither would be the clean-up crew, because they’re supposed to prevent the mess from happening in the first place.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The national security adviser is supposed to oversee policy coordination. The secretary of State is supposed to lead on diplomatic negotiations. In theory, neither would be the clean-up crew, because they’re supposed to prevent the mess from happening in the first place.
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As always, Drudge shows how the press would cover Trump if Trump were a Democrat and/or they weren't afraid of him.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
As always, Drudge shows how the press would cover Trump if Trump were a Democrat and/or they weren't afraid of him.
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THOSE ARE NOT CONCESSIONS!!
REPORTER: What kind of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?
TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
THOSE ARE NOT CONCESSIONS!!
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So, a senior Justice Department official — along with several members of Congress — used the authority of their offices to boost an obviously dubious conspiracy theory accusing a federal employee of a horrific crime.
And now it’s clear the allegation was baseless.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
And now it’s clear the allegation was baseless.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
How an innocent woman's name was tied to the Jan. 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
So, a senior Justice Department official — along with several members of Congress — used the authority of their offices to boost an obviously dubious conspiracy theory accusing a federal employee of a horrific crime.
And now it’s clear the allegation was baseless.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
And now it’s clear the allegation was baseless.
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
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Republican senator now publicly defending Mark Kelly
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Republican senator now publicly defending Mark Kelly
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
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Abraham, a physician who is not board certified in any specialty & has made a career as an extremely partisan politician, is now #2 at CDC.
Despite working full time in political office, he is one of the top prescribers of ivermectin & he oversaw the end of Louisiana’s public vaccination campaigns.
Despite working full time in political office, he is one of the top prescribers of ivermectin & he oversaw the end of Louisiana’s public vaccination campaigns.
BREAKING via @jeremyfaust.bsky.social: The CDC's internal email server now lists Louisiana physician Ralph Lee Abraham, MD, as the agency's principal deputy director -- "an irresponsible choice," according to one public health expert.
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/faus...
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/faus...
Opinion | Top Ivermectin Prescriber Now in CDC's Second Highest Position
Ralph Lee Abraham, MD, has a questionable public health track record
www.medpagetoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Abraham, a physician who is not board certified in any specialty & has made a career as an extremely partisan politician, is now #2 at CDC.
Despite working full time in political office, he is one of the top prescribers of ivermectin & he oversaw the end of Louisiana’s public vaccination campaigns.
Despite working full time in political office, he is one of the top prescribers of ivermectin & he oversaw the end of Louisiana’s public vaccination campaigns.
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This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This should be a major scandal. The Blaze falsely reported that a former U.S. Capitol Police officer was the Jan. 6th pipe bomber. But it wasn’t just another miss by conservative media promoting conspiracies.
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Someone in US intel - at ODNI - was promoting it:
www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
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This is the argument for "pre-existing conditions." Like being a woman.
Markwayne Mullin on healthcare: "What the president would like to do is say, hey, if you take care of yourself -- you don't smoke, you don't dip, you're not drinking, you're not overweight, you're working out -- then you should pay less than the guy that obviously is not taking care of himself."
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This is the argument for "pre-existing conditions." Like being a woman.
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Just looking at the Comey indictment mess, would you wager that this same DOJ has a solid legal justification for the killing spree at sea?
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Just looking at the Comey indictment mess, would you wager that this same DOJ has a solid legal justification for the killing spree at sea?
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This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting an attempted coup, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled. https://cnn.it/4p1dgDV
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
With presidents who coup
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🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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Tom Nichols about Trump: “Places like Arlington Cemetery and people like Mark Kelly or John Kelly or Jim Mattis or others, they make him uncomfortable because they are a constant reminder of everything he is not.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tom Nichols about Trump: “Places like Arlington Cemetery and people like Mark Kelly or John Kelly or Jim Mattis or others, they make him uncomfortable because they are a constant reminder of everything he is not.”
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
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This is a new and dire development in the ongoing American constitutional crisis. The voters, Congress, and, yes, the U.S. military must all now be more vigilant than at any time in our modern history.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The President Is Losing Control of Himself
Donald Trump’s outbursts on social media this week were different than usual.
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 AM
This is a new and dire development in the ongoing American constitutional crisis. The voters, Congress, and, yes, the U.S. military must all now be more vigilant than at any time in our modern history.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Now we’re cooking with electromagnetic induction!
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Now we’re cooking with electromagnetic induction!
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FUN FIND: On Carter's way out the door in 1981, AAG Phil Heymann rec'd an OLC memo: "We believe that Congress may not 'waive' or abrogate its members' rights under the Speech or Debate Clause. [… T]he clause protects Congress chiefly by protecting the speech and debate of every member."
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![Date stamped: 16 Jan 1981
MEMORANDUM FOR PHILIP B. HEYMANN
Assistant 'Attorney General
Criminal Division
Re: The Power of Congress to Abrogate its Members' Rights under the Speech or
Debate Clause
In your memorandum of September 18, 1979, you asked our opinion whether Congress can "waive" its members' rights under the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution. The Solicitor General has taken the position, in the Supreme Court, that Congress has the power to abrogate its members' Speech or Debate Clause protection. See Brief for the United States at 18-21, 76-88, United States v. Helstoski, 442 U.S. 477 (1979); Brief for the United States. at 10-32, United States v. Brewster, 408 U.S. 501 (1972). We disagree. We believe that Congress may not "waive" or abrogate its members' rights under the Speech or Debate Clause.
[snip]
But in our view the clause protects Congress chiefly by protecting the speech and debate of every member -- even if a majority of his colleagues wish to deny him
that protection.
https://www.justice.gov/d9/pages/attachments/2022/10/17/la_19810116_the_power_of_congress_to_abrogate_its_members_rights_under_the_speech_or_debate_clause.pdf](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mf6x4tcxia23iqiflhqtv2dg/bafkreieb6idlrbmw642six46cbtpkdnxcr2tkvbqypxqknltptqi5wu3ti@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
FUN FIND: On Carter's way out the door in 1981, AAG Phil Heymann rec'd an OLC memo: "We believe that Congress may not 'waive' or abrogate its members' rights under the Speech or Debate Clause. [… T]he clause protects Congress chiefly by protecting the speech and debate of every member."
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Minnesotans - make a plan and drive safe during the first big storm of the season!
www.fox9.com/news/mn-weat...
www.fox9.com/news/mn-weat...
MN school closings: Winter storm closing schools early on Tuesday
Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.
www.fox9.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Minnesotans - make a plan and drive safe during the first big storm of the season!
www.fox9.com/news/mn-weat...
www.fox9.com/news/mn-weat...
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Benny Johnson shows up 8 times in Sara Ellis' opinion, partly by capturing Noem and Bovino saying illegal shit.
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![On October 3, 2025, Secretary Noem spoke to agents at the Broadview facility before
they began their shift. She said:
When we leave here, we’re going to go hard. We’re going to
hammer these guys who are advocating for violence against the
American people. What they are doing is advocating to harm not
just you and your colleagues but your families and they’re doxing
your identities and victimizing people every day by the way that
they’re talking, speaking, who they’re affiliated with, who they’re
funded with, and what they’re talking about as far as consequences
for what we’re doing by protecting this country. So we’re going to
go out there and we’re going to make sure that there’s
consequences for the way that they’re behaving, and then we’re
going to prosecute them. We’re going to bring them to justice.
We’re not taking this anymore. . . . We’re going to give you guys
all the authority that you need to arrest these individuals who are
advocating for violence against you.
Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson), X (Oct. 3, 2025 1:05 p.m.), https://x.com/bennyjohnson/
status/1974174065985470970. Bovino followed up by telling the agents:
You’re going to be put in full effect . . . That crowd there is, is an
unsafe crowd on either side. . . . And when they resist, what
happens? They get arrested. So it’s now going to be a free arrest
zone. And, I’ll give them one warning that that’ll be for safety of,
of us and the Secretary to leave. So they’re getting it here as soon
as we leave.
Id. Secretary Noem finished by stating, “[m]ake sure that these individuals are not allowed to
conduct this kind of activity anymore.” Id.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bbp2b224lro3bfnzcqwwnkfo/bafkreig2d3dv5uenevfeysdwtzufmkdzaesuprpyomamh3fmnnaq3xq3se@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Benny Johnson shows up 8 times in Sara Ellis' opinion, partly by capturing Noem and Bovino saying illegal shit.
xcancel.com/bennyjohnson...
xcancel.com/bennyjohnson...
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quite a Freudian slip from Fox News' John Roberts here
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
quite a Freudian slip from Fox News' John Roberts here