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Law, Truth, and Scientific/Academic Reason is being subverted by those peddling Lawlessness, Lies, and Magical Thinking.
Civic Education and strong Democratic Institutions protect our freedom and are the core of Our Common Defense
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Civic Education and strong Democratic Institutions protect our freedom and are the core of Our Common Defense
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Pinned
About a year ago, Trump slapped tariffs on an island inhabited only by penguins. We should probably check in on them to make sure they’re OK.
Just as Trump could never allow The Apprentice to thrive without him, he will never allow a Republican Party to thrive after him.
Those leaving and retiring now already understand this; soon everyone will.
Those leaving and retiring now already understand this; soon everyone will.
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Just as Trump could never allow The Apprentice to thrive without him, he will never allow a Republican Party to thrive after him.
Those leaving and retiring now already understand this; soon everyone will.
Those leaving and retiring now already understand this; soon everyone will.
Until Treasury releases Epstein’s banking records, we won’t know who paid him, who he paid, or how any of it actually functioned
February 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Until Treasury releases Epstein’s banking records, we won’t know who paid him, who he paid, or how any of it actually functioned
Every American has the right to live in their own body any way they see fit
February 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Every American has the right to live in their own body any way they see fit
FIFA should consider giving Tim Scott an award for identifying the single most racist thing Trump said
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 AM
FIFA should consider giving Tim Scott an award for identifying the single most racist thing Trump said
When the Trump funding cliff hits, every closed hospital and clinic should carry the name of the Republican representative who voted to dismantle the ACA and Medicaid — so communities know exactly who shut them down.
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, WA becomes the Dan Newhouse (R) Spirit Halloween
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, WA becomes the Dan Newhouse (R) Spirit Halloween
February 8, 2026 at 3:24 AM
When the Trump funding cliff hits, every closed hospital and clinic should carry the name of the Republican representative who voted to dismantle the ACA and Medicaid — so communities know exactly who shut them down.
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, WA becomes the Dan Newhouse (R) Spirit Halloween
Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, WA becomes the Dan Newhouse (R) Spirit Halloween
Hard to say if an order to go see Melania violates Article 92 — which covers unlawful orders — or the Geneva Convention — which bars humiliating or degrading treatment.
Or both.
Or both.
February 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Hard to say if an order to go see Melania violates Article 92 — which covers unlawful orders — or the Geneva Convention — which bars humiliating or degrading treatment.
Or both.
Or both.
Trump's Racist Statements
-Tim Scott leaderboard
#1 Obama‑as‑apes video (2026) ⬆️
#2 Mx “Criminals and rapists” (2015–20)
#3 DOJ housing discrimination lawsuit (1973)
#4 Skipped MLK Day proclamation (2026)
#5 “... very fine people on both sides” (2017)
#6 “They’re eating the dogs" (2024)
⬆️New #1
-Tim Scott leaderboard
#1 Obama‑as‑apes video (2026) ⬆️
#2 Mx “Criminals and rapists” (2015–20)
#3 DOJ housing discrimination lawsuit (1973)
#4 Skipped MLK Day proclamation (2026)
#5 “... very fine people on both sides” (2017)
#6 “They’re eating the dogs" (2024)
⬆️New #1
February 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Trump's Racist Statements
-Tim Scott leaderboard
#1 Obama‑as‑apes video (2026) ⬆️
#2 Mx “Criminals and rapists” (2015–20)
#3 DOJ housing discrimination lawsuit (1973)
#4 Skipped MLK Day proclamation (2026)
#5 “... very fine people on both sides” (2017)
#6 “They’re eating the dogs" (2024)
⬆️New #1
-Tim Scott leaderboard
#1 Obama‑as‑apes video (2026) ⬆️
#2 Mx “Criminals and rapists” (2015–20)
#3 DOJ housing discrimination lawsuit (1973)
#4 Skipped MLK Day proclamation (2026)
#5 “... very fine people on both sides” (2017)
#6 “They’re eating the dogs" (2024)
⬆️New #1
Under Article 92, U.S, service members must refuse unlawful and unconstitutional orders — “see Melania, the movie” is one of those
February 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Under Article 92, U.S, service members must refuse unlawful and unconstitutional orders — “see Melania, the movie” is one of those
In 1985, Aldrich Ames began spying for Russia after debt made him vulnerable.
Moscow exploited this by offering large upfront payments and steady cash in exchange for classified info. His financial desperation was the lever that enabled one of the most damaging espionage breaches in U.S. history.
Moscow exploited this by offering large upfront payments and steady cash in exchange for classified info. His financial desperation was the lever that enabled one of the most damaging espionage breaches in U.S. history.
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
In 1985, Aldrich Ames began spying for Russia after debt made him vulnerable.
Moscow exploited this by offering large upfront payments and steady cash in exchange for classified info. His financial desperation was the lever that enabled one of the most damaging espionage breaches in U.S. history.
Moscow exploited this by offering large upfront payments and steady cash in exchange for classified info. His financial desperation was the lever that enabled one of the most damaging espionage breaches in U.S. history.
Tim Scott saying “it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House” means there's a list
February 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Tim Scott saying “it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House” means there's a list
By all accounts, Benedict Arnold was abrasive and had an abnormal craving for recognition. He clashed with everyone yet remained popular for his victories.
Britain exploited his resentment by promising rewards if he surrendered West Point and committed treason.
He planned to do so and was caught.
Britain exploited his resentment by promising rewards if he surrendered West Point and committed treason.
He planned to do so and was caught.
February 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM
By all accounts, Benedict Arnold was abrasive and had an abnormal craving for recognition. He clashed with everyone yet remained popular for his victories.
Britain exploited his resentment by promising rewards if he surrendered West Point and committed treason.
He planned to do so and was caught.
Britain exploited his resentment by promising rewards if he surrendered West Point and committed treason.
He planned to do so and was caught.
Letting a bunker be built under that ballroom before 2028 would be the biggest unforced error in American history
February 7, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Letting a bunker be built under that ballroom before 2028 would be the biggest unforced error in American history
The FIFA Peace Prize runner-up must be despondent
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The FIFA Peace Prize runner-up must be despondent
How can any of us be sure Kristi Noem didn’t disarm Cricket first, then shoot him.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
How can any of us be sure Kristi Noem didn’t disarm Cricket first, then shoot him.
A ‘White House staffer’ did it is what happens when ‘I have not heard of that’ ceases to work
February 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM
A ‘White House staffer’ did it is what happens when ‘I have not heard of that’ ceases to work
Willful ignorance is choosing not to know because knowing creates responsibility or discomfort.
But faking willful ignorance goes further: it’s pretending not to know something you actually do, in order to manipulate how others perceive you or to dodge responsibility.
But faking willful ignorance goes further: it’s pretending not to know something you actually do, in order to manipulate how others perceive you or to dodge responsibility.
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Willful ignorance is choosing not to know because knowing creates responsibility or discomfort.
But faking willful ignorance goes further: it’s pretending not to know something you actually do, in order to manipulate how others perceive you or to dodge responsibility.
But faking willful ignorance goes further: it’s pretending not to know something you actually do, in order to manipulate how others perceive you or to dodge responsibility.
Donald Trump watched the January 6 attack unfold for just over three hours before taking any action to try to stop it.
The disgusting Obama video lasted 12 hours online.
All for a reason.
The disgusting Obama video lasted 12 hours online.
All for a reason.
February 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Donald Trump watched the January 6 attack unfold for just over three hours before taking any action to try to stop it.
The disgusting Obama video lasted 12 hours online.
All for a reason.
The disgusting Obama video lasted 12 hours online.
All for a reason.
Just as Hitler built the Nazi Party in his own image and then reshaped Germany to match it,
Trump rebuilt the GOP into the Trump Party and now reshapes America to match it.
Trump rebuilt the GOP into the Trump Party and now reshapes America to match it.
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Just as Hitler built the Nazi Party in his own image and then reshaped Germany to match it,
Trump rebuilt the GOP into the Trump Party and now reshapes America to match it.
Trump rebuilt the GOP into the Trump Party and now reshapes America to match it.
The tension between Trump defining the GOP as the Trump Party and the uncertainty of what remains after he’s gone is already reshaping the midterms.
Those expecting a functional, financed, coherent party will be left holding the bag.
The Republican Party is Trump’s next Taj Mahal.
Those expecting a functional, financed, coherent party will be left holding the bag.
The Republican Party is Trump’s next Taj Mahal.
February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The tension between Trump defining the GOP as the Trump Party and the uncertainty of what remains after he’s gone is already reshaping the midterms.
Those expecting a functional, financed, coherent party will be left holding the bag.
The Republican Party is Trump’s next Taj Mahal.
Those expecting a functional, financed, coherent party will be left holding the bag.
The Republican Party is Trump’s next Taj Mahal.
Benedict Arnold — Revolutionary War hero whose 1780 plot to betray West Point made him an instant national villain.
Lance Armstrong — Global icon undone by doping
Bill Cosby — Once “America’s Dad”
O.J. Simpson — ...
Snap‑turn reversals, a single act or discovery detonates their reputation.
Lance Armstrong — Global icon undone by doping
Bill Cosby — Once “America’s Dad”
O.J. Simpson — ...
Snap‑turn reversals, a single act or discovery detonates their reputation.
February 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Benedict Arnold — Revolutionary War hero whose 1780 plot to betray West Point made him an instant national villain.
Lance Armstrong — Global icon undone by doping
Bill Cosby — Once “America’s Dad”
O.J. Simpson — ...
Snap‑turn reversals, a single act or discovery detonates their reputation.
Lance Armstrong — Global icon undone by doping
Bill Cosby — Once “America’s Dad”
O.J. Simpson — ...
Snap‑turn reversals, a single act or discovery detonates their reputation.
Lie with dogs, get fleas.
February 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Lie with dogs, get fleas.
MTG retiring—and others suddenly deciding not to run—is an act of self‑preservation, not some burst of moral courage that deserves applause.
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
MTG retiring—and others suddenly deciding not to run—is an act of self‑preservation, not some burst of moral courage that deserves applause.
“I want you to realize that that dog that hasn’t barked is Trump.”
- Epstein email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, 2011
- Epstein email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, 2011
February 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
“I want you to realize that that dog that hasn’t barked is Trump.”
- Epstein email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, 2011
- Epstein email sent to Ghislaine Maxwell, 2011
Mamdani’s youthful, future‑oriented activism is landing harder against Trump than anything coming out of DC
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Mamdani’s youthful, future‑oriented activism is landing harder against Trump than anything coming out of DC
Pivotal Dates in American History:
📜 Jul 4th, 1776— 1st Republic
📜 Apr 9th, 1865— 2nd Republic
🔥 Jan 6th, 2021— The Totalitarian Spiral
▸ Capitol attacked
▸ Executive immunity granted
▸ Trump v2 Retribution
▸ Congress abdicates checks
▸ Emergency rule
▸ Federal powers weaponized
▸ Voting attacked
📜 Jul 4th, 1776— 1st Republic
📜 Apr 9th, 1865— 2nd Republic
🔥 Jan 6th, 2021— The Totalitarian Spiral
▸ Capitol attacked
▸ Executive immunity granted
▸ Trump v2 Retribution
▸ Congress abdicates checks
▸ Emergency rule
▸ Federal powers weaponized
▸ Voting attacked
February 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Pivotal Dates in American History:
📜 Jul 4th, 1776— 1st Republic
📜 Apr 9th, 1865— 2nd Republic
🔥 Jan 6th, 2021— The Totalitarian Spiral
▸ Capitol attacked
▸ Executive immunity granted
▸ Trump v2 Retribution
▸ Congress abdicates checks
▸ Emergency rule
▸ Federal powers weaponized
▸ Voting attacked
📜 Jul 4th, 1776— 1st Republic
📜 Apr 9th, 1865— 2nd Republic
🔥 Jan 6th, 2021— The Totalitarian Spiral
▸ Capitol attacked
▸ Executive immunity granted
▸ Trump v2 Retribution
▸ Congress abdicates checks
▸ Emergency rule
▸ Federal powers weaponized
▸ Voting attacked