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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 1h

I don't just sort of say it. 😁

My regular reminder to read!

Reposted by Amanda Marcotte

Psaki Bombs of Sanity @mampdx.bsky.social · 5h

Trump "wants a mean girl to be his enforcer, someone who can bring sorority president energy to the task of lying and helping him break the law. When it comes to shamelessness, for Bondi, there’s no limit. And that’s what Trump loves about her."

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 5h

Get in, loser, I'm writing about Pam Bondi.

Rachel McAdams should sue Pam for that godawful theft of her iconic character, Regina George.

But it does answer the question: Why does Trump keep Bondi around? Read to see why.

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 5h

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

It usually takes less time to read than speculate!

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

Give 'er a read! That's in the article.

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

Don't speculate! Read. If you care about progressive journalism, it's truly the least you can do.

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

Ah scratch that. *Three* references to "Mean Girls" quotes. My editor appears to have taken out "they're mad she won't make fascism happen."

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

"The attorney general does much better with that other mean girl skill: Flattering the egos of dim but powerful men.

"Her skill at offering Trump lavish, hilariously false praise without batting a single fake eyelash is top-notch."

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

"Regina George would never stoop to such lame material.

"Bondi’s a former Tri-Delt from the University of Florida, but she can’t meet the minimum standards of Southern lady scorn to match that pedigree. The entire sorority system should disown her."

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

"Showing off her mean girl skills to Trump involved two adolescent tactics: Tantrums and insults. "

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

Why read past headlines: I have four allusions to "Mean Girls" quotes in here. See if you can spot them!

More seriously, however: I unpack how Bondi is playing Trump, and why she survives the relentless MAGA onslaught against her.

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 8h

Get it, loser, I'm writing about Pam Bondi.

Rachel McAdams should sue Pam for that godawful theft of her iconic character, Regina George.

But it does answer the question: Why does Trump keep Bondi around? Read to see why.

www.salon.com/2025/10/13/p...

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

Why Marjorie Taylor Greene makes Republicans miserable

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 23h

In general, progressives would be better off worrying less about our purity and worrying more about demobilizing the right.

You don't have to like MTG. But it's important that she's turning the GOP against itself.

Watch this. We definitely don't ask you to like her.

youtu.be/ZktofrLJNvY?...

Why Marjorie Taylor Greene makes Republicans miserable

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 23h

Important to understand that MTG kickstarted this rebellion.

For important (and super fun) context, check out my half-hour video on this.

It helps you reconcile two competing emotions: Yes, MTG did a good thing. No, she is not a good person.

Watch for more!

youtu.be/ZktofrLJNvY?...

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 1d

I disagree, but recommend watching. My guest feels closer to how you do.

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 1d

Watch! Don't speculate! (I start there, but I go way deeper, with so many tasty jokes to help it go down.)

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 1d

I recommend watching while you fold laundry, make dinner, etc.

But even if you don't have 30 minutes to treat yourself to this rowdy good time, please like and subscribe!

YouTube is awash in MAGA propaganda. It takes 1 second to fight back by boosting smarter voices.

youtu.be/ZktofrLJNvY?...

Why Marjorie Taylor Greene makes Republicans miserable

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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social · 1d

Long weekend is a good time to watch the latest (and hilarious) episode of "Standing Room Only!"

MTG keeps speaking out against her party, which is fun. Divide and conquer, etc.

Don't worry! You can still hate her. I get into why she's doing this and why she still sucks.

youtu.be/ZktofrLJNvY?...