@livingwillie.bsky.social
Son of a proud Marine. Who survived Iwo Jima. 🇺🇸 I’ve seen the damage war can do, up close and personal. Spent 24 years around politics. Local & National. No messages
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When a president tries to change a democracy into an authoritarian regime, it's an inherently precarious position.
Trump has been acting as if he had consolidated a hybrid regime, but the truth of the matter is that he hasn't. Now that Republicans smell weakness, they're openly opposing him.
Trump has been acting as if he had consolidated a hybrid regime, but the truth of the matter is that he hasn't. Now that Republicans smell weakness, they're openly opposing him.
Rep. Mike Turner on the double strike to comply with Hegseth's orders: "If that occurred, that would be very serious and I agree that would be an illegal act…This is completely outside of anything that has been discussed with Congress and there is an ongoing investigation."
November 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When a president tries to change a democracy into an authoritarian regime, it's an inherently precarious position.
Trump has been acting as if he had consolidated a hybrid regime, but the truth of the matter is that he hasn't. Now that Republicans smell weakness, they're openly opposing him.
Trump has been acting as if he had consolidated a hybrid regime, but the truth of the matter is that he hasn't. Now that Republicans smell weakness, they're openly opposing him.
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Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
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Trump’s golf habit has already cost American taxpayers nearly $71 million since his return to the Oval Office in January, and is expected to total more than $300 million by the time his second term ends.
Trump’s Golf Habit Is Costing Taxpayers a Fortune
The president is setting records on the golf course—though not the kind he’s likely to brag about.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Trump’s golf habit has already cost American taxpayers nearly $71 million since his return to the Oval Office in January, and is expected to total more than $300 million by the time his second term ends.
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Just once I'd like to hear a TV news anchor say, "Sir, that's not true, and if you keep insisting it is, we're going to end this interview to protect our viewers from further disinformation. And we won't invite you back."
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Just once I'd like to hear a TV news anchor say, "Sir, that's not true, and if you keep insisting it is, we're going to end this interview to protect our viewers from further disinformation. And we won't invite you back."
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The liars in the White House aren't "mistaken." They know they're lying. They think lying is a big part of their job. Never cut them a break by thinking they're confused or deluded. They're lying to steal the freedom of everyone you love.
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The liars in the White House aren't "mistaken." They know they're lying. They think lying is a big part of their job. Never cut them a break by thinking they're confused or deluded. They're lying to steal the freedom of everyone you love.
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Those who agree with the principles of socialism:
18-24 Year Olds:
Agree: 57%
Disagree: 26%
25-44 Year Olds:
Agree: 52%
Disagree: 29%
45-64 Year Olds:
Disagree: 40%
Agree: 37%
65+ Year Olds:
Disagree: 56%
Agree: 26%
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/socialism-...
18-24 Year Olds:
Agree: 57%
Disagree: 26%
25-44 Year Olds:
Agree: 52%
Disagree: 29%
45-64 Year Olds:
Disagree: 40%
Agree: 37%
65+ Year Olds:
Disagree: 56%
Agree: 26%
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/socialism-...
Socialism Rises Among Americans, While Trump Bleeds Latino Support
All the while, Democrats hold a comfortable lead in November's generic ballot polling
usapolling.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Those who agree with the principles of socialism:
18-24 Year Olds:
Agree: 57%
Disagree: 26%
25-44 Year Olds:
Agree: 52%
Disagree: 29%
45-64 Year Olds:
Disagree: 40%
Agree: 37%
65+ Year Olds:
Disagree: 56%
Agree: 26%
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/socialism-...
18-24 Year Olds:
Agree: 57%
Disagree: 26%
25-44 Year Olds:
Agree: 52%
Disagree: 29%
45-64 Year Olds:
Disagree: 40%
Agree: 37%
65+ Year Olds:
Disagree: 56%
Agree: 26%
Read it here: usapolling.substack.com/p/socialism-...
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70% in CBS/YouGov's poll said they oppose taking military action in Venezuela
76% in Marquette's poll say the US should not attempt to remove Maduro from power and the US shouldn't get involved in Venezuela
76% in Marquette's poll say the US should not attempt to remove Maduro from power and the US shouldn't get involved in Venezuela
November 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
70% in CBS/YouGov's poll said they oppose taking military action in Venezuela
76% in Marquette's poll say the US should not attempt to remove Maduro from power and the US shouldn't get involved in Venezuela
76% in Marquette's poll say the US should not attempt to remove Maduro from power and the US shouldn't get involved in Venezuela
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HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
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Sen. Dave McCormick on AI: "This is the biggest thing that will happen in our lifetime. It's like the Industrial Revolution on steroids."
November 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Sen. Dave McCormick on AI: "This is the biggest thing that will happen in our lifetime. It's like the Industrial Revolution on steroids."
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Would the Supreme Court rule that taking a bribe for a pardon was an "official act" by the president and immune from prosecution? I'm serious. If Trump announced he was selling pardons for $1M a pop, could anyone do anything about it, short of impeachment? (Which carries no prison sentence.)
November 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Would the Supreme Court rule that taking a bribe for a pardon was an "official act" by the president and immune from prosecution? I'm serious. If Trump announced he was selling pardons for $1M a pop, could anyone do anything about it, short of impeachment? (Which carries no prison sentence.)
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Indeed, it's a confession and admission of guilt to heinous crimes.
November 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Indeed, it's a confession and admission of guilt to heinous crimes.
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Tom Burgis does a deep dive into the Trump family's global moneymaking campaign. The White House says there's no conflict of interest. But from Serbia to Vietnam to crypto it's being called "pay to play" on a vast scale.
All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Tom Burgis does a deep dive into the Trump family's global moneymaking campaign. The White House says there's no conflict of interest. But from Serbia to Vietnam to crypto it's being called "pay to play" on a vast scale.
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Walz on calling for Trump to release MRI results: "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, ate, played Yahtzee. This guy is apparently in a room ranting. It's not normal behavior. It's not healthy. Has anyone in history ever had an MRI & had no idea what it was for?"
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Walz on calling for Trump to release MRI results: "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, ate, played Yahtzee. This guy is apparently in a room ranting. It's not normal behavior. It's not healthy. Has anyone in history ever had an MRI & had no idea what it was for?"
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Is this bad? Looks bad to me
November 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Is this bad? Looks bad to me
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CNN: “Trump calls you ‘the @aoc.bsky.social of Tennessee’— Are you in line with her politics? Do you feed into it rallying with her?”
@aftynbehn.bsky.social : “I’m in line with holding corporations accountable & lowering costs for Tennesseans. It features Al Gore too. It’s iconic.” #TN7
@aftynbehn.bsky.social : “I’m in line with holding corporations accountable & lowering costs for Tennesseans. It features Al Gore too. It’s iconic.” #TN7
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
CNN: “Trump calls you ‘the @aoc.bsky.social of Tennessee’— Are you in line with her politics? Do you feed into it rallying with her?”
@aftynbehn.bsky.social : “I’m in line with holding corporations accountable & lowering costs for Tennesseans. It features Al Gore too. It’s iconic.” #TN7
@aftynbehn.bsky.social : “I’m in line with holding corporations accountable & lowering costs for Tennesseans. It features Al Gore too. It’s iconic.” #TN7
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Five-byline alert: 🚨
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Five-byline alert: 🚨
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
David Sacks “has 708 tech investments .. that could be aided directly or indirectly by his policies, according to a New York Times analysis
“The tech bros are out of control,” said Steve Bannon.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...
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Dem leaders should just call him a lying sack of shit.
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
November 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Dem leaders should just call him a lying sack of shit.
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
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Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Congress and the supreme court gave their power away to Trump, everything that comes next falls squarely on their shoulders.
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Tennessee people, vote for this lady this week. She's cool and she puts the country perilously close to having a single check and/or balance.
November 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tennessee people, vote for this lady this week. She's cool and she puts the country perilously close to having a single check and/or balance.
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CNN — @aftynbehn.bsky.social : “This race is competitive because the Washington Republican agenda has not delivered. They have not addressed costs despite the commitment from Trump… they’re looking to vote for someone who’s going to usher in an era of change.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/p...
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
CNN — @aftynbehn.bsky.social : “This race is competitive because the Washington Republican agenda has not delivered. They have not addressed costs despite the commitment from Trump… they’re looking to vote for someone who’s going to usher in an era of change.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/p...