Apache Trout
@apachetrout.bsky.social
Gorgeous trout native to AZ. Vermonter by choice. Makes tamales using lard. Patriot, defender of the Constitution. ❤️LAKings, Dodgers, and NE Patriots. fish/He/him
Read this astonishing report from TPM.
This “special government employee” belongs in an insane asylum, and most definitely not as a member of the DOJ raiding elections in Georgia.
This “special government employee” belongs in an insane asylum, and most definitely not as a member of the DOJ raiding elections in Georgia.
Executive Branch "special government employees" initially told me he had no comment about his work on the election investigation.
Then, he unloaded. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/meet-th...
Then, he unloaded. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/meet-th...
Meet the ‘Cabal’-Hating ‘Special Government Employee’ Involved in the Fulton County FBI Raid
Clay Parikh unloaded in a nearly two hour conversation with TPM.
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Read this astonishing report from TPM.
This “special government employee” belongs in an insane asylum, and most definitely not as a member of the DOJ raiding elections in Georgia.
This “special government employee” belongs in an insane asylum, and most definitely not as a member of the DOJ raiding elections in Georgia.
Most Libertarians fought hard for Trump. And still do. Check out just about any FB or Discord libertarian page and you'll see most vocal online people continue to support Trump.
So Katherine Mangu-Ward is writing revisionist crap, hoping to avoid the stench of being associated with Trump.
So Katherine Mangu-Ward is writing revisionist crap, hoping to avoid the stench of being associated with Trump.
this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks
2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
February 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Most Libertarians fought hard for Trump. And still do. Check out just about any FB or Discord libertarian page and you'll see most vocal online people continue to support Trump.
So Katherine Mangu-Ward is writing revisionist crap, hoping to avoid the stench of being associated with Trump.
So Katherine Mangu-Ward is writing revisionist crap, hoping to avoid the stench of being associated with Trump.
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Watching the Super Bowl and they made a point of introducing the ASL performers and then didn't bother showing them. Hell, all they needed to do was to stick them in the corner of the damned screen. 🤬
#superbowl #asl
#superbowl #asl
February 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Watching the Super Bowl and they made a point of introducing the ASL performers and then didn't bother showing them. Hell, all they needed to do was to stick them in the corner of the damned screen. 🤬
#superbowl #asl
#superbowl #asl
NBC Sports - wide angle shots would show both the singer and ASL signer.
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
NBC Sports - wide angle shots would show both the singer and ASL signer.
In which Gov. Scott buys into the notion that poor people are fat and eat junk food on the taxpayer dime.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont...
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont...
Vermont to Pursue 'Junk Food Ban' for Users of Food Stamps | Seven Days
Eighteen other states have already received federal waivers allowing them to ban people from buying certain foods deemed unhealthy.
www.sevendaysvt.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM
In which Gov. Scott buys into the notion that poor people are fat and eat junk food on the taxpayer dime.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont...
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont...
@welch.senate.gov @balint.house.gov @sanders.senate.gov
Americans HATE secret police. Hammer this fool as advocating for secret police.
Americans HATE secret police. Hammer this fool as advocating for secret police.
Tillis says he opposes ICE being barred from wearing masks: "I've seen people dox me. I've seen people take pictures and identify law enforcement officers and then put their families at risk. So, I think that's a step too far."
January 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM
@welch.senate.gov @balint.house.gov @sanders.senate.gov
Americans HATE secret police. Hammer this fool as advocating for secret police.
Americans HATE secret police. Hammer this fool as advocating for secret police.
It's a less than banner day for Vermont Sheriff departments.
1) Windsor Cty Sheriff Ryan Palmer is charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, solicitation of prostitution, and aggravated stalking with a weapon.
2) Rutland Cty Sheriff Deputy Ryder Paskevich is fired for sending racist text messages
1) Windsor Cty Sheriff Ryan Palmer is charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, solicitation of prostitution, and aggravated stalking with a weapon.
2) Rutland Cty Sheriff Deputy Ryder Paskevich is fired for sending racist text messages
January 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
It's a less than banner day for Vermont Sheriff departments.
1) Windsor Cty Sheriff Ryan Palmer is charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, solicitation of prostitution, and aggravated stalking with a weapon.
2) Rutland Cty Sheriff Deputy Ryder Paskevich is fired for sending racist text messages
1) Windsor Cty Sheriff Ryan Palmer is charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, solicitation of prostitution, and aggravated stalking with a weapon.
2) Rutland Cty Sheriff Deputy Ryder Paskevich is fired for sending racist text messages
@welch.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov @balint.house.gov Status quo funding for ICE is not acceptable.
Fight to eliminate this militarized force killing Americans and stripping them of their Constitutional rights.
Fight to eliminate this militarized force killing Americans and stripping them of their Constitutional rights.
January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
@welch.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov @balint.house.gov Status quo funding for ICE is not acceptable.
Fight to eliminate this militarized force killing Americans and stripping them of their Constitutional rights.
Fight to eliminate this militarized force killing Americans and stripping them of their Constitutional rights.
Perfectly said.
1. That Ford worker is right: Trump is a pedophile protector
2. ICE are lawless murderers and child kidnappers
3. Stephen Miller is an enemy of the U.S. and our Constitution
4. There are more good people in America than there are Trump cultists
5. A #GeneralStrike will course correct our nation
2. ICE are lawless murderers and child kidnappers
3. Stephen Miller is an enemy of the U.S. and our Constitution
4. There are more good people in America than there are Trump cultists
5. A #GeneralStrike will course correct our nation
Auto Worker Who Called Donald Trump a 'Pedophile Protector' Has ‘No Regrets’ After Being Suspended from Job
The auto worker who called Donald Trump a 'pedophile protector' has said he has 'no regrets' about using the words after being suspended from his Ford factory plant job.
people.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Perfectly said.
Here’s Vermont Senator Peter Welch trying to appear tough with ICE funding.
But look closer at his last paragraph: he’s accepting CURRENT funding for ICE, but saying “no” to ADDITIONAL funding.
That’s definitely not what American needs to hear from Democrats.
But look closer at his last paragraph: he’s accepting CURRENT funding for ICE, but saying “no” to ADDITIONAL funding.
That’s definitely not what American needs to hear from Democrats.
Renee Macklin Good should be alive today. Alex Pretti should be alive today.
Under Secretary Noem, ICE agents are armed, masked, and given license to do whatever they want.
I will vote against any government funding package that includes more funding for ICE.
Under Secretary Noem, ICE agents are armed, masked, and given license to do whatever they want.
I will vote against any government funding package that includes more funding for ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Here’s Vermont Senator Peter Welch trying to appear tough with ICE funding.
But look closer at his last paragraph: he’s accepting CURRENT funding for ICE, but saying “no” to ADDITIONAL funding.
That’s definitely not what American needs to hear from Democrats.
But look closer at his last paragraph: he’s accepting CURRENT funding for ICE, but saying “no” to ADDITIONAL funding.
That’s definitely not what American needs to hear from Democrats.
Look at Welch’s weasel words. He’s okay with with ICE at its current funding level.
Renee Macklin Good should be alive today. Alex Pretti should be alive today.
Under Secretary Noem, ICE agents are armed, masked, and given license to do whatever they want.
I will vote against any government funding package that includes more funding for ICE.
Under Secretary Noem, ICE agents are armed, masked, and given license to do whatever they want.
I will vote against any government funding package that includes more funding for ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Look at Welch’s weasel words. He’s okay with with ICE at its current funding level.
Bondi’s Ransom is going to end very poorly for her. I see criminal charges in her future.
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Bondi’s Ransom is going to end very poorly for her. I see criminal charges in her future.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott is all talk and no action.
He could reform the VT GOP to eliminate it's leadership. No ACTION.
He could leave the VT GOP and become an independent. NO ACTION.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/gov-sco...
He could reform the VT GOP to eliminate it's leadership. No ACTION.
He could leave the VT GOP and become an independent. NO ACTION.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/gov-sco...
Gov. Scott Says 'Enough' After Federal Agents Kill Minneapolis Man | Seven Days
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott's statement was a fiery — and striking — departure from his public stance toward President Donald Trump's actions.
www.sevendaysvt.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Vermont Governor Phil Scott is all talk and no action.
He could reform the VT GOP to eliminate it's leadership. No ACTION.
He could leave the VT GOP and become an independent. NO ACTION.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/gov-sco...
He could reform the VT GOP to eliminate it's leadership. No ACTION.
He could leave the VT GOP and become an independent. NO ACTION.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/gov-sco...
@welch.senate.gov - you abolish this secret police, not vote to fund it. It cannot be reformed, it cannot be fixed.
Vote No on the DHS funding bill.
Vote No on the DHS funding bill.
A secret memo allowing federal agents to invade Americans' homes without a warrant would be a historic violation of the Constitution and further justification for the immediate removal of Kristi Noem.
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
January 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
@welch.senate.gov - you abolish this secret police, not vote to fund it. It cannot be reformed, it cannot be fixed.
Vote No on the DHS funding bill.
Vote No on the DHS funding bill.
The NFL has a late-game Let’s Throw Deep and Get a PI Flag problem.
January 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The NFL has a late-game Let’s Throw Deep and Get a PI Flag problem.
Horrible move by the Bills. Advancing to the SB is more luck than skill, and they've just let go of a terrific coach.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Source - Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons
The Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott, a source told ESPN, after the team again failed to reach the Super Bowl, despite a 98-50 record in his nine seasons.
www.espn.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Horrible move by the Bills. Advancing to the SB is more luck than skill, and they've just let go of a terrific coach.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
There are ICE agents sitting in church pews all across the country today, getting their 60 minutes of faith in before they ruin lives throughout the week. May Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Karoline Leavitt, JD Vance, and Kristi Noem rot in hell.
January 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
There are ICE agents sitting in church pews all across the country today, getting their 60 minutes of faith in before they ruin lives throughout the week. May Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, Karoline Leavitt, JD Vance, and Kristi Noem rot in hell.
Senator Peter Welch, gaslighting Vermonters.
He's voted to confirm 8 Trump nominees, most recently Alexander Van Hook, who would not acknowledge that the 2020 election was free and fair.
He's voted to confirm 8 Trump nominees, most recently Alexander Van Hook, who would not acknowledge that the 2020 election was free and fair.
These are the words of a dictator.
NEW: "We shouldn’t even have an election,” Trump said as he complained about the possibility of his party losing the midterms. The remark is just the latest to suggest the president views elections as an obstacle rather than a constitutional requirement.
January 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Senator Peter Welch, gaslighting Vermonters.
He's voted to confirm 8 Trump nominees, most recently Alexander Van Hook, who would not acknowledge that the 2020 election was free and fair.
He's voted to confirm 8 Trump nominees, most recently Alexander Van Hook, who would not acknowledge that the 2020 election was free and fair.
@sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov
A major American city is under assault by Trump’s goons. American citizens are being murdered. Their Constitutional rights trampled.
And Democratic leadership wants to talk affordability.
Schumer is pathetic and weak, a coward.
A major American city is under assault by Trump’s goons. American citizens are being murdered. Their Constitutional rights trampled.
And Democratic leadership wants to talk affordability.
Schumer is pathetic and weak, a coward.
Just got this forwarded. Here are the talking points Schumer's team just emailed out to their allies TODAY - this afternoon.
The words "Minnesota" or "ICE" don't appear anywhere here.
The words "Minnesota" or "ICE" don't appear anywhere here.
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
@sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov
A major American city is under assault by Trump’s goons. American citizens are being murdered. Their Constitutional rights trampled.
And Democratic leadership wants to talk affordability.
Schumer is pathetic and weak, a coward.
A major American city is under assault by Trump’s goons. American citizens are being murdered. Their Constitutional rights trampled.
And Democratic leadership wants to talk affordability.
Schumer is pathetic and weak, a coward.
Goldman: Until DHS reins in this rogue and authoritarian ICE secret police force, there should be no more funding provided to DHS.
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
This is why you STOP CONFIRMING Trump nominees @welch.senate.gov. Why is this so hard for you to understand???
Your social media outrage against Trump is FAKE when you're confirming his judges.
Your social media outrage against Trump is FAKE when you're confirming his judges.
Trump's appellate judges have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges. How often they ruled for him in 2025:
Trump appointees: 92%
Other Republican appointees: 68%
Democratic appointees: 27%
@schwartzesque.bsky.social Emma Schartz www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump appointees: 92%
Other Republican appointees: 68%
Democratic appointees: 27%
@schwartzesque.bsky.social Emma Schartz www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This is why you STOP CONFIRMING Trump nominees @welch.senate.gov. Why is this so hard for you to understand???
Your social media outrage against Trump is FAKE when you're confirming his judges.
Your social media outrage against Trump is FAKE when you're confirming his judges.
@welch.senate.gov what are you doing? You’re approving his nominees when you can be bringing his appointments to a halt.
7 Democrats just voted today to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who refused to say what happened on January 6 or answer who won the 2020 election:
Durbin
Hassan
Kaine
King
Klobuchar
Shaheen
Welch
Durbin
Hassan
Kaine
King
Klobuchar
Shaheen
Welch
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
@welch.senate.gov what are you doing? You’re approving his nominees when you can be bringing his appointments to a halt.
These teachers should mind their own business.Their actions are selfish and will result in misery for these students.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Teachers have a right to tell parents if their child might be LGBTQ+, federal judge rules
School workers can alert parents if their child has questions about gender, but officials can't order staff to alert parents. It's a confusing new legal landscape.
www.latimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
These teachers should mind their own business.Their actions are selfish and will result in misery for these students.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
These young people in the article come off as whiny privileged snits expecting everything to come easy without struggle.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/20/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/20/p...
At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future | CNN Politics
The mood at AmericaFest is unsettled as many of the promises Trump made to the group last year — including “lower prices,” an end to foreign wars and “generational change” — have yet to materialize.
www.cnn.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
These young people in the article come off as whiny privileged snits expecting everything to come easy without struggle.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/20/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/20/p...
This makes sense only if TAE Technologies is about to get a whole bunch of federal contracts/grants. Start asking questions @sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov @balint.house.gov.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/b...
Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company | CNN Business
Truth Social parent company Trump Media & Technology Group announced a deal on Thursday to merge with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies.
www.cnn.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This makes sense only if TAE Technologies is about to get a whole bunch of federal contracts/grants. Start asking questions @sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov @balint.house.gov.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/b...