Jim Manley
@jamespmanley.bsky.social
I got lucky and ended up working in the Senate for 21 years, including 2 majority leaders and one of the greatest legislators in the history of that body. So called “democratic strategist”
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If I send this to you, you’re about to be nap trapped @darthbluesky.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM
If I send this to you, you’re about to be nap trapped @darthbluesky.bsky.social
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Reminder that Kamala Harris absolutely dogwalked this demented old loser in the second debate & Dash Sulzberger wouldn't even endorse her.
NYT: In 2017, Mr. Trump’s scheduled events started at 10:31 a.m. on average. By contrast, Mr. Trump in his second term has started scheduled events in the afternoon on average, at 12:08 PM
Trump’s total official appearances have decreased by 39%
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Trump’s total official appearances have decreased by 39%
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 4:10 AM
Reminder that Kamala Harris absolutely dogwalked this demented old loser in the second debate & Dash Sulzberger wouldn't even endorse her.
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This should be getting nation wide coverage:
On November 14th, The Colorado Department of Corrections received a letter from the Federal Bureau of Prisons requesting that Tina Peters be transferred from state prison, where she’s been since Oct. 2024, to federal custody.
This should be getting nation wide coverage:
On November 14th, The Colorado Department of Corrections received a letter from the Federal Bureau of Prisons requesting that Tina Peters be transferred from state prison, where she’s been since Oct. 2024, to federal custody.
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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This should be getting nation wide coverage:
On November 14th, The Colorado Department of Corrections received a letter from the Federal Bureau of Prisons requesting that Tina Peters be transferred from state prison, where she’s been since Oct. 2024, to federal custody.
This should be getting nation wide coverage:
On November 14th, The Colorado Department of Corrections received a letter from the Federal Bureau of Prisons requesting that Tina Peters be transferred from state prison, where she’s been since Oct. 2024, to federal custody.
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After Trump called for them to be executed, the FBI is now said to be investigating six members of Congress for reminding military service members that they should not obey illegal orders. It is not at all clear what law they supposedly violated @gregjaffe.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Democrats Say F.B.I. Is Investigating Them Over Illegal Orders Video
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
After Trump called for them to be executed, the FBI is now said to be investigating six members of Congress for reminding military service members that they should not obey illegal orders. It is not at all clear what law they supposedly violated @gregjaffe.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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Trump’s pursuit of Senator Mark Kelly extends the president’s retribution campaign to the military justice system, Missy Ryan, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, and Nancy A. Youssef report.
“We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them,’” Kelly tells them:
“We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them,’” Kelly tells them:
‘An Example MUST BE SET’
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Trump’s pursuit of Senator Mark Kelly extends the president’s retribution campaign to the military justice system, Missy Ryan, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, and Nancy A. Youssef report.
“We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them,’” Kelly tells them:
“We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them,’” Kelly tells them:
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Oh yes, this oldie/goodie:
“He does not get regular exercise, in part because he has a long-held theory that people are born with a finite amount of energy, and that vigorous activity can deplete that reserve, like a battery.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
“He does not get regular exercise, in part because he has a long-held theory that people are born with a finite amount of energy, and that vigorous activity can deplete that reserve, like a battery.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Oh yes, this oldie/goodie:
“He does not get regular exercise, in part because he has a long-held theory that people are born with a finite amount of energy, and that vigorous activity can deplete that reserve, like a battery.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
“He does not get regular exercise, in part because he has a long-held theory that people are born with a finite amount of energy, and that vigorous activity can deplete that reserve, like a battery.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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For months, Ed Martin and Bill Pulte harassed Trump’s political adversaries with bogus claims of mortgage fraud. But in a twist, we’ve now learned that the DOJ is investigating Martin and Pulte themselves for allegedly improper conduct. lnk.thebulwark.com/4ofiJ8U
How Much Did Trump Stooge Ed Martin Blab to Alex Jones?
The InfoWars chief was hardly discreet in hinting he knew about DOJ’s “retribution” investigations.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
For months, Ed Martin and Bill Pulte harassed Trump’s political adversaries with bogus claims of mortgage fraud. But in a twist, we’ve now learned that the DOJ is investigating Martin and Pulte themselves for allegedly improper conduct. lnk.thebulwark.com/4ofiJ8U
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This is what I look like when someone is explaining a new board game's rules to me
the Doug Mills video embedded in the NYT Trump aging story is pretty amazing
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
This is what I look like when someone is explaining a new board game's rules to me
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58% of Republicans back military action in Venezuela though 64% think Trump needs to explain why we should and only 50% think he has. www.pbump.net/o/republican...
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 AM
58% of Republicans back military action in Venezuela though 64% think Trump needs to explain why we should and only 50% think he has. www.pbump.net/o/republican...
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Dear foreign tourists,
Don’t come to the U.S. right now. We’re not fit for company. If you do come, wear makeup that makes you look very white. Otherwise, federal thugs may smash the windows of your rental car or tear-gas you. Or worse. Better stay away and see whether we defeat the fascists.
Don’t come to the U.S. right now. We’re not fit for company. If you do come, wear makeup that makes you look very white. Otherwise, federal thugs may smash the windows of your rental car or tear-gas you. Or worse. Better stay away and see whether we defeat the fascists.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Dear foreign tourists,
Don’t come to the U.S. right now. We’re not fit for company. If you do come, wear makeup that makes you look very white. Otherwise, federal thugs may smash the windows of your rental car or tear-gas you. Or worse. Better stay away and see whether we defeat the fascists.
Don’t come to the U.S. right now. We’re not fit for company. If you do come, wear makeup that makes you look very white. Otherwise, federal thugs may smash the windows of your rental car or tear-gas you. Or worse. Better stay away and see whether we defeat the fascists.
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“Appeared drowsy” — more like cadaverous
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 AM
“Appeared drowsy” — more like cadaverous
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Trump old!
Credit where it’s due. But I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this new framing comes out after a Democratic wave election, the ascendance (and surprisingly broad acceptance) of Mamdani, and his steadily crashing poll numbers.
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 3:11 AM
Trump old!
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Congress requires DOD to facilitate Scouts activities but the Secretary can ignore the law in cases where it is “detrimental to national security." Hegseth is preparing to do so because the scouts have become too inclusive of girls.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Congress requires DOD to facilitate Scouts activities but the Secretary can ignore the law in cases where it is “detrimental to national security." Hegseth is preparing to do so because the scouts have become too inclusive of girls.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
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Psaki: "I know from experience that when the White House statement is any version of 'the president has confidence in,' or 'this cabinet member is a part of a great overall team,' ... it isn't typically a very good sign."
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Psaki: "I know from experience that when the White House statement is any version of 'the president has confidence in,' or 'this cabinet member is a part of a great overall team,' ... it isn't typically a very good sign."
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Indiana Republicans bow to pressure from Trump and say they will vote on gerrymandering plan that he has demanded to redraw congressional lines even further in the party's advantage. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Indiana Lawmakers Are Poised to Vote on Redistricting After All
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Indiana Republicans bow to pressure from Trump and say they will vote on gerrymandering plan that he has demanded to redraw congressional lines even further in the party's advantage. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Lock her up
NEW: DOJ said tonight that it was DHS Secretary Kristi Noem who made the call to proceed with the deportation of more than 100 Venezuelan men to El Salvador, despite a judge's order seeking to block the transfer.
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Lock her up
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He also doesn't regard Trump as a bad guy.
"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy."
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
- U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
This should send shivers down the spine of Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike.
It's a 'perspective' not capable of negotiating for true U.S. interests.
(video via Republicans Against Trump on X)
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
He also doesn't regard Trump as a bad guy.
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WTAF is wrong with people?🤦♀️
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat who is running for #MIGov as an independent, just refused to condemn Donald Trump's threats to execute Democratic lawmakers
Duggan won’t say if Trump’s execution threats go too far - Detroit Metro Times
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had an opportunity this weekend to say whether he thinks President Donald Trump’s threats of jailing and executing political opponents has gone too far.
www.metrotimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
WTAF is wrong with people?🤦♀️
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More reporting indicating OLC is relying on fabricated armed conflicts + concept of “war sustaining” targets to justify the killing spree at sea.
If no war, then no war sustaining targets.
And secret legal justification not the same a Trump admin rationale.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
If no war, then no war sustaining targets.
And secret legal justification not the same a Trump admin rationale.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US justice department memo about boat strikes diverges from Trump narrative
Exclusive: Officials frame strikes as self-defense against violence, without naming aggressor, while Trump claims they’re to stop US overdose deaths
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
More reporting indicating OLC is relying on fabricated armed conflicts + concept of “war sustaining” targets to justify the killing spree at sea.
If no war, then no war sustaining targets.
And secret legal justification not the same a Trump admin rationale.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
If no war, then no war sustaining targets.
And secret legal justification not the same a Trump admin rationale.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Well said
No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Well said
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"I have no idea what you're talking about but I'm going to defend it anyway to keep it from reflecting badly on Trump."
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 AM
"I have no idea what you're talking about but I'm going to defend it anyway to keep it from reflecting badly on Trump."
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when the tryptophan hits
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
when the tryptophan hits
Russian bot?
These people are extremely dumb
this is their understanding of sedition in the context of lawful/unlawful orders
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Russian bot?
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Some Republicans coming to Sen. Mark Kelly's defense tonight amidst DoD investigation into his video appearance
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Some Republicans coming to Sen. Mark Kelly's defense tonight amidst DoD investigation into his video appearance
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"