Laurie T
@lauriethomp.bsky.social
LCSW, medical social worker, mental health worker, NorCal resister, mom, gma and dog mom. LGBTQ friend, Slava Ukraine! Please don’t DM me unless we’re already established friends. Trying to find some sanity post election and survive the next 4 years.
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Nothing screams “patriot” like planting bombs because a reality show host told you he got cheated.
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Nothing screams “patriot” like planting bombs because a reality show host told you he got cheated.
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NBC NEWS: Jack Smith’s final report “said that Trump ‘inspired his supporters to commit acts of physical violence’ by spreading ‘demonstrably and, in many cases, obviously false’ claims about the 2020 election.”
@ryanjreilly.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
@ryanjreilly.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NBC NEWS: Jack Smith’s final report “said that Trump ‘inspired his supporters to commit acts of physical violence’ by spreading ‘demonstrably and, in many cases, obviously false’ claims about the 2020 election.”
@ryanjreilly.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
@ryanjreilly.com
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Who will be the first journalist to ask Trump if he will now pardon the pipe bomb suspect? Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
The suspect has been cooperating with the FBI, according to sources, and is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Who will be the first journalist to ask Trump if he will now pardon the pipe bomb suspect? Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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This is the third newsroom (at least) with an FBI leak about the suspect being a Trump supporter. Seems some FBI folks — presumably not the political hires —are very eager to get this out there.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is the third newsroom (at least) with an FBI leak about the suspect being a Trump supporter. Seems some FBI folks — presumably not the political hires —are very eager to get this out there.
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"It’s a testament to how egregiously indefensible Hegseth’s actions are that we now find common cause with George Will. (A cautionary note to readers: this only gets worse in the article, where we are forced to nod along with John Yoo.)" — @snipy.bsky.social
A war criminal without a war
It's just murder.
www.publicnotice.co
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"It’s a testament to how egregiously indefensible Hegseth’s actions are that we now find common cause with George Will. (A cautionary note to readers: this only gets worse in the article, where we are forced to nod along with John Yoo.)" — @snipy.bsky.social
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The most interesting part of this story isn’t that the pipe bomber is MAGA. That was blatantly obvious. What should interest folks is that the FBI and DoJ hid that fact from you, and still haven’t made a statement. This info is coming from sources on the condition of anonymity.
December 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The most interesting part of this story isn’t that the pipe bomber is MAGA. That was blatantly obvious. What should interest folks is that the FBI and DoJ hid that fact from you, and still haven’t made a statement. This info is coming from sources on the condition of anonymity.
“FBI and DOJ tried to hide it from you.”
The most interesting part of this story isn’t that the pipe bomber is MAGA. That was blatantly obvious. What should interest folks is that the FBI and DoJ hid that fact from you, and still haven’t made a statement. This info is coming from sources on the condition of anonymity.
And there's the motive.
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“FBI and DOJ tried to hide it from you.”
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
Netflix's $83 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery would mean more corporate consolidation.
Netflix, by far the #1 streamer, would take over HBO Max, the #3 streaming service.
This giant merger could violate antitrust law and hurt consumers.
Netflix, by far the #1 streamer, would take over HBO Max, the #3 streaming service.
This giant merger could violate antitrust law and hurt consumers.
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere.
It means more power for them and less freedom for you.
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A Republican lawyer who recently took on a leading role in the push by the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to obtain state voter records was put on leave as a prosecutor in Los Angeles County after bringing charges based on information from a prominent far-right group of election conspiracists.
DOJ’s New Voting Lawyer Brought Flawed Charges Pushed By Election Deniers
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A Republican lawyer who recently took on a leading role in the push by the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to obtain state voter records was put on leave as a prosecutor in Los Angeles County after bringing charges based on information from a prominent far-right group of election conspiracists.
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Pardon incoming 🙄
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Pardon incoming 🙄
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And that’s why we didn’t get any details about Cole’s activity between 12/19 and 1/5 in the affidavit or the press conference.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
And that’s why we didn’t get any details about Cole’s activity between 12/19 and 1/5 in the affidavit or the press conference.
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Slotkin: "If there's an idea that we're gonna go start a land war against Venezuela -- and just remember, the military of Venezuela is not comparable to the military of the US -- if we're gonna do that, then that should come to Congress."
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Slotkin: "If there's an idea that we're gonna go start a land war against Venezuela -- and just remember, the military of Venezuela is not comparable to the military of the US -- if we're gonna do that, then that should come to Congress."
Just because I am tired of reading how corrupt and unqualified our president and government is, here’s a picture of my dog Sassy in her Christmas finest.
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Just because I am tired of reading how corrupt and unqualified our president and government is, here’s a picture of my dog Sassy in her Christmas finest.
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wow -- John Berman demolished Tom Cotton in this interview
December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
wow -- John Berman demolished Tom Cotton in this interview
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BERMAN: Did you see any evidence of them trying to use a radio in the video you saw?
TOM COTTON: Well I saw lots of evidence of them standing on the boat that had been capsized
BERMAN: That wasn't my question. Did you see any evidence?
COTTON: No, I didn't
TOM COTTON: Well I saw lots of evidence of them standing on the boat that had been capsized
BERMAN: That wasn't my question. Did you see any evidence?
COTTON: No, I didn't
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
BERMAN: Did you see any evidence of them trying to use a radio in the video you saw?
TOM COTTON: Well I saw lots of evidence of them standing on the boat that had been capsized
BERMAN: That wasn't my question. Did you see any evidence?
COTTON: No, I didn't
TOM COTTON: Well I saw lots of evidence of them standing on the boat that had been capsized
BERMAN: That wasn't my question. Did you see any evidence?
COTTON: No, I didn't
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Doesn’t Trump’s blanket pardon cover this guy?
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Doesn’t Trump’s blanket pardon cover this guy?
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Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-ab...
When Loyalties Shift: Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power
Americans' refusals to accept apparent abuses of power by the federal government indicate that the political winds may be starting to shift.
www.justsecurity.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-ab...
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And there's the motive.
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
The suspect has been cooperating with the FBI, according to sources, and is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
www.nbcnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And there's the motive.
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BERMAN: Would it be legal for police in Arkansas to kill suspected drug dealers on a boat in a lake?
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
BERMAN: Would it be legal for police in Arkansas to kill suspected drug dealers on a boat in a lake?
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
TOM COTTON: The premise of your question is not well-founded
BERMAN: The answer is no. It would not be legal to kill them.
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Consumer Reports Reveals 2026 Automotive Rankings – And The Results Will Surprise You.
Consumer Reports Reveals 2026 Automotive Rankings – And The Results Will Suprise You.
The list is an essential part of the autobuying experience.
www.forbes.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Consumer Reports Reveals 2026 Automotive Rankings – And The Results Will Surprise You.
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@tedlieu.bsky.social has an honorable #CupOfJoe for members of the US military.
“Those of us who served know that part of the code of conduct is to not lie and accept responsibility. Unfortunately, Secretary Hegseth engaged in dishonorable conduct…He must resign.
“Those of us who served know that part of the code of conduct is to not lie and accept responsibility. Unfortunately, Secretary Hegseth engaged in dishonorable conduct…He must resign.
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@tedlieu.bsky.social has an honorable #CupOfJoe for members of the US military.
“Those of us who served know that part of the code of conduct is to not lie and accept responsibility. Unfortunately, Secretary Hegseth engaged in dishonorable conduct…He must resign.
“Those of us who served know that part of the code of conduct is to not lie and accept responsibility. Unfortunately, Secretary Hegseth engaged in dishonorable conduct…He must resign.
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VARNEY: Do you work 18 hours a day?
MIKE JOHNSON: More. More. And I have to, because President Trump works 21 hours a day.
MIKE JOHNSON: More. More. And I have to, because President Trump works 21 hours a day.
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
VARNEY: Do you work 18 hours a day?
MIKE JOHNSON: More. More. And I have to, because President Trump works 21 hours a day.
MIKE JOHNSON: More. More. And I have to, because President Trump works 21 hours a day.
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Trump: "We just settled another war today. You saw that"
December 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Trump: "We just settled another war today. You saw that"
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Imagine your country being seen as a hope for a new life for thousands of people wanting to live and contribute in your towns and instead of being proud of it you go no nope nope this country should be a scary shitheap people should be scared to come here how dare they think we are good
December 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Imagine your country being seen as a hope for a new life for thousands of people wanting to live and contribute in your towns and instead of being proud of it you go no nope nope this country should be a scary shitheap people should be scared to come here how dare they think we are good
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"Peaceful posts on Gaza are quietly buried, flagged or erased... yet dehumanizing Palestinian content is allowed to circulate freely... Vs. logging off, activists, journalists & ordinary users... are piecing together repertoire of nonviolent digital resistance"
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/12/pale...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/12/pale...
How the pro-Palestine movement is outsmarting the algorithms
In response to systematic censorship by social media, Palestinians and their allies have built a playbook of tactics to beat the algorithm.
wagingnonviolence.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Peaceful posts on Gaza are quietly buried, flagged or erased... yet dehumanizing Palestinian content is allowed to circulate freely... Vs. logging off, activists, journalists & ordinary users... are piecing together repertoire of nonviolent digital resistance"
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/12/pale...
wagingnonviolence.org/2025/12/pale...