Mario Cooper
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I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
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just legally mandate data centers run on solar our grid would be 100% solar in like 6 weeks lol
August 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
just legally mandate data centers run on solar our grid would be 100% solar in like 6 weeks lol
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Trump: Since 1978 the Kennedy Center honors have been amongst the most prestigious awards. I wanted one, never able to get one. I would have taken it. I waited and waited and waited and I said to hell with it, I'll become chairman. I will give myself an honor. Next year we'll honor trump, okay?
August 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trump: Since 1978 the Kennedy Center honors have been amongst the most prestigious awards. I wanted one, never able to get one. I would have taken it. I waited and waited and waited and I said to hell with it, I'll become chairman. I will give myself an honor. Next year we'll honor trump, okay?
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“May every day be another wonderful secret.”
July 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
“May every day be another wonderful secret.”
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lol Reagan has been wiped away from MAGA history
Leavitt: "Nobody knows what it means to accomplish peace through strength better than President Trump. He is the one who came up with that motto and that foreign policy doctrine."
June 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
lol Reagan has been wiped away from MAGA history
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Congress died the moment they allowed 147 insurrectionists to remain in office instead of expelling them and charging them with sedition. That’s just my opinion.
June 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Congress died the moment they allowed 147 insurrectionists to remain in office instead of expelling them and charging them with sedition. That’s just my opinion.
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Harvey Milk served his country honorably — first in uniform, then in public office.
Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.
Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.
June 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Harvey Milk served his country honorably — first in uniform, then in public office.
Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.
Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.
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ALERT: Trump pardons former Culpeper County, Va sheriff Scott Jenkins
Jenkins was scandal-plagued for years and was convicted by rural Virginia jury of taking bribes in exchange for deputizing people w/ badges & credentials
Bribe payors were not trained or vetted & didn’t render legit services
Jenkins was scandal-plagued for years and was convicted by rural Virginia jury of taking bribes in exchange for deputizing people w/ badges & credentials
Bribe payors were not trained or vetted & didn’t render legit services
May 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
ALERT: Trump pardons former Culpeper County, Va sheriff Scott Jenkins
Jenkins was scandal-plagued for years and was convicted by rural Virginia jury of taking bribes in exchange for deputizing people w/ badges & credentials
Bribe payors were not trained or vetted & didn’t render legit services
Jenkins was scandal-plagued for years and was convicted by rural Virginia jury of taking bribes in exchange for deputizing people w/ badges & credentials
Bribe payors were not trained or vetted & didn’t render legit services
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With the SAVE act passing through the house I would like to remind everyone that it took the Taliban only 3 years to ban women from speaking #waronwomen #SAVEact
April 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
With the SAVE act passing through the house I would like to remind everyone that it took the Taliban only 3 years to ban women from speaking #waronwomen #SAVEact
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They can't spell "April"?
"The termination emails were riddled with mistakes — with employees’ names, the month of April and even the institute’s title misspelled in places — a telling sign of the rushed and haphazard nature of the operation..."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
"The termination emails were riddled with mistakes — with employees’ names, the month of April and even the institute’s title misspelled in places — a telling sign of the rushed and haphazard nature of the operation..."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
DOGE fires nearly all staff at U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters
D.C. employees of the institute, founded and funded by Congress, received late-night termination notices, though most of its overseas staff were left in place.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
They can't spell "April"?
"The termination emails were riddled with mistakes — with employees’ names, the month of April and even the institute’s title misspelled in places — a telling sign of the rushed and haphazard nature of the operation..."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
"The termination emails were riddled with mistakes — with employees’ names, the month of April and even the institute’s title misspelled in places — a telling sign of the rushed and haphazard nature of the operation..."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
How to Save a Democracy
Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.
www.foreignaffairs.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
March 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
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MUNDUS SINE CAESARIBUS — A WORLD WITHOUT CAESARS
Support an open internet.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Ask yourself:
Why would anyone who wasn’t an asset of the Russian government do this?
Why would any decent human being do this?
Why would anyone who wasn’t an asset of the Russian government do this?
Why would any decent human being do this?
March 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ask yourself:
Why would anyone who wasn’t an asset of the Russian government do this?
Why would any decent human being do this?
Why would anyone who wasn’t an asset of the Russian government do this?
Why would any decent human being do this?
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March 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Immigration drops to 4th place among voter concerns, with the cost of living and political corruption taking the top two spots (Echelon)
March 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Immigration drops to 4th place among voter concerns, with the cost of living and political corruption taking the top two spots (Echelon)
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One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
March 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
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whoever is doing this campaign in London well bloody done 👍
March 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
whoever is doing this campaign in London well bloody done 👍
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Holy shit, a whopping 56 percent of Americans DISAPPROVE of trump's abysmal handling of the economy.
This is lower than any other point even in his first term.
PASS IT ON.
This is lower than any other point even in his first term.
PASS IT ON.
March 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Holy shit, a whopping 56 percent of Americans DISAPPROVE of trump's abysmal handling of the economy.
This is lower than any other point even in his first term.
PASS IT ON.
This is lower than any other point even in his first term.
PASS IT ON.
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Hold up, you're telling me trans athletes didn't top the list? How is this possible?
In that new CNN poll, 42% of respondants said the economy is the most important issue facing the country today. The state of democracy was next at 19%:
March 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Hold up, you're telling me trans athletes didn't top the list? How is this possible?
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"They are looking to their leaders for courage and for conviction, and what they are finding instead is collaboration. That is unacceptable."
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Wow. Watch this from Zohran Mamdani. It looks like the exact "fight" and "conviction" people are hopelessly asking for from the people in charge of the Democratic party:
March 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"They are looking to their leaders for courage and for conviction, and what they are finding instead is collaboration. That is unacceptable."
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MORE OF THIS PLEASE