Dan in NY
@dannwest.bsky.social
Unabashedly progressive. Happily married. Proud father of two amazing and successful kids. Frightened by what is happening in our country and the world. No DMs please.
Not that following the law matters to him but doesn’t Trump need Congressional approval to give money to farmers?
December 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Not that following the law matters to him but doesn’t Trump need Congressional approval to give money to farmers?
The SCOTUS majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaires.
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The SCOTUS majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaires.
[NYT] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are required to provide hygiene products, clean clothing and attorney phone calls to people in holding facilities in Lower Manhattan, but detainees and their lawyers say that’s not happening.
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
[NYT] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are required to provide hygiene products, clean clothing and attorney phone calls to people in holding facilities in Lower Manhattan, but detainees and their lawyers say that’s not happening.
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
Because ICE = Gestapo and emulates 1930's Germany
[NYT] Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to prepare for winter combat, signaling after peace talks that he is not budging from his demands.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
[NYT] Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to prepare for winter combat, signaling after peace talks that he is not budging from his demands.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
This does not sound like someone ready to make even an unfair deal for peace.
Reposted by Dan in NY
WTAF??? Immigrants at a Boston citizenship induction ceremony were PULLED OUT of line by ICE if they were from "the wrong" country of origin. 😲 Fuck this fascism.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
WTAF??? Immigrants at a Boston citizenship induction ceremony were PULLED OUT of line by ICE if they were from "the wrong" country of origin. 😲 Fuck this fascism.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
Every Republican should lose their seat over this.
EVERY SINGLE ONE.
Today would be a good day to remember Trump promised to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine, "... before I even become president."
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
WATCH: Trump promises to 'settle' war in Ukraine if elected
Former President Donald Trump said if reelected he would end the war in Ukraine before his inauguration because he is respected by Ukraine and Russia’s leaders.
www.pbs.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Today would be a good day to remember Trump promised to settle the war between Russia and Ukraine, "... before I even become president."
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
#TrumpWatch
Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) notes that Elon Musk's personal tax rate was only 3.3% and Jeff Bezos' was only 1%, because they are able to take out tax-free loans against their stock.
He has introduced a bill to TAX those loans…
It's time for billionaires to pay their fair share!
He has introduced a bill to TAX those loans…
It's time for billionaires to pay their fair share!
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Reposted by Dan in NY
Reposted by Dan in NY
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
$28 million of cocaine seized off Miami Beach. Three men charged
Coast Guard and CBP seized about 3,715 pounds of cocaine worth $28 million from a 65-foot vessel near Government Cut off Miami Beach; three men were arrested.
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Reposted by Dan in NY
The White House has launched a webpage to report "media bias" tips. It would be a pity if it were flooded with tips about every show on Fox News.
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
A CALL TO ACTION: Submit “Media Bias” Tips
The White House recently launched a Media Bias Portal as a service to truth and transparency. Its purpose is to combat the baseless lies,
www.whitehouse.gov
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The White House has launched a webpage to report "media bias" tips. It would be a pity if it were flooded with tips about every show on Fox News.
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
SCOTUS ‘conservative’ majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaire plutocracy
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
SCOTUS ‘conservative’ majority is owned and operated by the right wing billionaire plutocracy
[NYT] Trump Switches Architects for White House Ballroom Project
Article cites sloppy plans from rush to meet Trump deadline, and new architect appears to be Dem supporter fond of preserving Brutalist govt bldgs.
What is the demented POTUS up to with this change?
Article cites sloppy plans from rush to meet Trump deadline, and new architect appears to be Dem supporter fond of preserving Brutalist govt bldgs.
What is the demented POTUS up to with this change?
December 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
[NYT] Trump Switches Architects for White House Ballroom Project
Article cites sloppy plans from rush to meet Trump deadline, and new architect appears to be Dem supporter fond of preserving Brutalist govt bldgs.
What is the demented POTUS up to with this change?
Article cites sloppy plans from rush to meet Trump deadline, and new architect appears to be Dem supporter fond of preserving Brutalist govt bldgs.
What is the demented POTUS up to with this change?
Pete Hegseth risked endangering American troops by using an unsecured messaging app to discuss U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, the Pentagon’s acting inspector general concluded [NYT]
In any other administration, this alone would have been enough to fire Pete, let alone being responsible for war crimes
In any other administration, this alone would have been enough to fire Pete, let alone being responsible for war crimes
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Pete Hegseth risked endangering American troops by using an unsecured messaging app to discuss U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, the Pentagon’s acting inspector general concluded [NYT]
In any other administration, this alone would have been enough to fire Pete, let alone being responsible for war crimes
In any other administration, this alone would have been enough to fire Pete, let alone being responsible for war crimes
I'm not religious but amen
Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I'm not religious but amen
Did you ever notice that businesses rarely, if ever, make mistakes in the consumers' favor? It's always in their favor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How the dollar-store industry overcharges cash-strapped customers while promising low prices
A Guardian investigation reveals Dollar General and Family Dollar stores often fail to honor their shelf prices – charging more at checkout for everything from frying pans to Frosted Flakes
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Did you ever notice that businesses rarely, if ever, make mistakes in the consumers' favor? It's always in their favor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It seems to me that either the Admiral responsible for the second strike on the Venezuelan boat either obeyed an illegal order or issued one himself. That said, I can't imagine any accountability under current conditions.
December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It seems to me that either the Admiral responsible for the second strike on the Venezuelan boat either obeyed an illegal order or issued one himself. That said, I can't imagine any accountability under current conditions.
Yes, this is modeled on feudal policies of limiting education to royalty and priests
December 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Yes, this is modeled on feudal policies of limiting education to royalty and priests
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
[NYT] David Sacks, the White House “crypto czar,” has helped create A.I. policies that benefit himself and his friends.
Once again, FollowThe Money!
#TrumpWatch
Once again, FollowThe Money!
#TrumpWatch
November 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
[NYT] David Sacks, the White House “crypto czar,” has helped create A.I. policies that benefit himself and his friends.
Once again, FollowThe Money!
#TrumpWatch
Once again, FollowThe Money!
#TrumpWatch
Apparently, Trump told those working on the golden White House Ballroom that they did not need to follow permitting requirements. How nice.
#TrumpWatch
#TrumpWatch
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Apparently, Trump told those working on the golden White House Ballroom that they did not need to follow permitting requirements. How nice.
#TrumpWatch
#TrumpWatch
[NYT] Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has asked his country’s president for a pardon in his corruption cases.
Is that tantamount to an admission of guilt? Seems that way to me. Thankfully, Trump cannot issue this pardon.
Is that tantamount to an admission of guilt? Seems that way to me. Thankfully, Trump cannot issue this pardon.
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
[NYT] Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has asked his country’s president for a pardon in his corruption cases.
Is that tantamount to an admission of guilt? Seems that way to me. Thankfully, Trump cannot issue this pardon.
Is that tantamount to an admission of guilt? Seems that way to me. Thankfully, Trump cannot issue this pardon.
It would be useful for journalists to re-acclimate themselves to the debate , particularly around the Afghan Adjustment Act. Context provides clarity for the story and to news consumers. Here is Sen. Lindsey Graham:
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Everyone (esp media) pay attention. In 2021 almost every Republican attacked the Biden administration and State dept for being too slow in approving Afghanistan special visas as Afghanistan fell.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
He called Biden "Sleepy Joe" - let's call him "Half-dead Don".
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. [NYT]
#TrumpWatch
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. [NYT]
#TrumpWatch
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
He called Biden "Sleepy Joe" - let's call him "Half-dead Don".
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. [NYT]
#TrumpWatch
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. [NYT]
#TrumpWatch