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Trump’s boat strikes move us toward war with Venezuela as Congress watches

November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

The Congress has deliberately made itself irrelevant.
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...

Lawmakers have the power to rein in the president yet are ignoring their constitutional duty.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Democratic senators and representatives have to create their own bullhorn of accountability ... making it very clear to everyone inside and outside the Trump administration that they will be held accountable for their actions. Period.
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Opinion | Why Democrats must end the era of no consequences

Party officials need to make clear to Trump's underlings that they face legal risk.

Opinion | The GOP’s coordinated attack on the No Kings rally is ridiculous

October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Standing up now is not radical. To speak out, to march and to demand accountability is not defiance; it’s what Americans do when they see a wrong being committed.
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The Republican talking points are out of touch with the reality of Saturday's protests.

ICE, Fear, & the Constitution: Are We Living Under the Threat of Government Power?

October 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

This sucks. A Moment of Clarity.
youtu.be/8HT4elnDujk

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

October 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

This has always been the end game. It's how Trump gets to Marshall Law and ultimately suspending the '26 Elections. The fact they are "debating" it should have alarms sounding off. It won't help to wake up to this fact after he does it.
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A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

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October 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

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October 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Indicting ourselves? The Erosion of the Rule of Law.
A Moment of Clarity
youtu.be/dXR-3mBFMag

Trump's Comey Indictment & The Erosion of Democracy

Trump & the Military: The Dangerous Line Crossed in Leadership

October 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Crossing the Rubicon? A Moment of Clarity
youtu.be/IzM3ChAekqg

Trump's Racist Memes: The Sombrero Controversy Explained

October 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Your mama didn't raise you like that...or maybe she did.
youtu.be/73454q0Etlg

Pete Hegseth's speech to generals crossed an ominous line

October 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump have outlined a dangerous alternative mission for our military.
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The defense secretary outlined an alternative mission for the military as pawns in Trump's political dramas.

"Your countries are going to hell!" - President Donald Trump's Middle Finger Speech

October 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Ok, but before you do that, would you authorize the FULL RELEASE of the #EpsteinFiles? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

September 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

With a middle finger to the U.N. Trump a small Moment of Clarity...
youtu.be/scepc9eRcyA

"There is nothing that will separate the lips of certain Republicans from Trump's behind!"

September 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Behind those GOP lips. A Moment of Clarity
youtu.be/-9iREyNCbCo

Healing the Divide: A Call for Unity Against Political Violence

September 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

In a painful unspeakable moment, we try to find A Moment of Clarity...
youtu.be/eDu-igSPCTc

"They were warned! RFK Jr.'s family said he's crazy, don't put him in this job!"

September 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

before we even know the identity of Charlie Kirk's shooter, Joni Ernst blames "the left" for "silencing voices through violence"

September 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM

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John Fugelsang

@johnfugelsang.bsky.social

The Lord says, “I will cause young boys to be your leaders. Foolish children will rule over you.” -Isaiah 3:4

September 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

Y'all know family know you better than any one, so when you your family tell people you crazy...A Moment of Clarity....
youtu.be/jT22z2iBYBw

"Epstein survivors are not lying. The real hoax is what Donald Trump is doing!"

September 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

The hoax is on us...a Moment of Clarity...
youtu.be/8kq3o0aSCZo

Opinion | Congress needs to reclaim its powers, or risk losing them for good

September 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Michael Steele

@michaelsteele.bsky.social

The failure of Congressional leadership will have far-reaching and potentially permanent consequences for all of us. It's not complicated. Do your damn job.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

The next few months will determine whether Trump's power grabs become permanent.