Chuck Bash
@chuckbash.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Unrepentant petter of both strange and familiar dogs. Functional political junkie.
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#Elon has received $38 billion from the federal government, and he is taking a chainsaw to where much smaller amounts are scrutinized.
Notice that none of the contracts with his companies are a 'waste.'
This is a MAJOR conflict of interest; we need to do more than stop buying stuff for a day.
Notice that none of the contracts with his companies are a 'waste.'
This is a MAJOR conflict of interest; we need to do more than stop buying stuff for a day.
'Chainsaw anyone?' Analysis details $38 billion in taxpayer gifts to world's richest man
A group of Washington Post journalists on Wednesday published what appears to be the most comprehensive readout to date of the government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits that the companie...
www.alternet.org
February 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
#Elon has received $38 billion from the federal government, and he is taking a chainsaw to where much smaller amounts are scrutinized.
Notice that none of the contracts with his companies are a 'waste.'
This is a MAJOR conflict of interest; we need to do more than stop buying stuff for a day.
Notice that none of the contracts with his companies are a 'waste.'
This is a MAJOR conflict of interest; we need to do more than stop buying stuff for a day.
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Marbury v Madison is a seminal case from 1803 that holds that the federal courts must determine the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches of government. Hope that helps, Stephen.
February 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Marbury v Madison is a seminal case from 1803 that holds that the federal courts must determine the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches of government. Hope that helps, Stephen.
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We know what’s going on here.
February 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We know what’s going on here.
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Perfectly captured.
February 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Perfectly captured.
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I really can’t wrap my head around congressional Democrats’ response to the past 12 days of crises. It reeks of pathetic capitulation. Trump is asserting dictatorial powers of absolute control over the entire government and the reaction is “we don’t swing at every pitch”? An appalling abdication.
February 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I really can’t wrap my head around congressional Democrats’ response to the past 12 days of crises. It reeks of pathetic capitulation. Trump is asserting dictatorial powers of absolute control over the entire government and the reaction is “we don’t swing at every pitch”? An appalling abdication.
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More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm RFK Jr.
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy’s Nomination
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:40 PM
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm RFK Jr.
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
The letter marks the first time in recent memory that Nobel laureates have banded together against a Cabinet choice. But Kennedy is a threat they could not ignore, one said. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/h...
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December 8, 2024 at 4:52 AM
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Hegseth: Typical Trump. All bluster, very low substance… he’s an armchair tough guy. This is a guy who said that John McCain is not a war hero yet he sought his own five military deferments
December 4, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Hegseth: Typical Trump. All bluster, very low substance… he’s an armchair tough guy. This is a guy who said that John McCain is not a war hero yet he sought his own five military deferments
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When you compare the size of the top glass to the size of the bottle you understand how brilliant this cartoon is—and how accurate
November 26, 2024 at 1:22 AM
When you compare the size of the top glass to the size of the bottle you understand how brilliant this cartoon is—and how accurate
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This is your reminder to get a library card. They have so many services and basically all of them are free.
November 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM
This is your reminder to get a library card. They have so many services and basically all of them are free.
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No lies detected.
November 25, 2024 at 6:45 PM
No lies detected.
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This is my favorite “Hate Week” of the year..
Let’s see your favorite photo from this beautiful rivalry.
Let’s see your favorite photo from this beautiful rivalry.
November 25, 2024 at 3:11 PM
This is my favorite “Hate Week” of the year..
Let’s see your favorite photo from this beautiful rivalry.
Let’s see your favorite photo from this beautiful rivalry.
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Ya'll here is the first 25 ppl of my under 1K Starter Pack today
I will add more and reshare throughout the day as I have free time
The rule for ppl in my packs:
I boost you..you follow others back who follow u
It's called paying it forward
So don't be a selfish dick ;-)
go.bsky.app/2cPtrQc
November 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Ya'll here is the first 25 ppl of my under 1K Starter Pack today
I will add more and reshare throughout the day as I have free time
The rule for ppl in my packs:
I boost you..you follow others back who follow u
It's called paying it forward
So don't be a selfish dick ;-)
go.bsky.app/2cPtrQc
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Counter terrorists beware. There's a new sheriff in town.
November 23, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Counter terrorists beware. There's a new sheriff in town.
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Here’s the full police report on Pete Hegseth.
November 21, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Here’s the full police report on Pete Hegseth.
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(oldie from 2022, but goodie)
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz,
seen here saying,
"You must be no taller than this to ride Matt Gaetz."
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz,
seen here saying,
"You must be no taller than this to ride Matt Gaetz."
November 21, 2024 at 8:44 PM
(oldie from 2022, but goodie)
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz,
seen here saying,
"You must be no taller than this to ride Matt Gaetz."
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz,
seen here saying,
"You must be no taller than this to ride Matt Gaetz."
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Breaking: Matt Gaetz has withdrawn for AG!!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
November 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Breaking: Matt Gaetz has withdrawn for AG!!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
