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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.
Of all the women in the Epstein Files, the only one Trump has ever publicly expressed sympathy for is Ghislaine Maxwell
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Of all the women in the Epstein Files, the only one Trump has ever publicly expressed sympathy for is Ghislaine Maxwell
There has been no disciplinary action, charges, or accountability for ICE or for the specific agents involved in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
None.
None.
February 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM
There has been no disciplinary action, charges, or accountability for ICE or for the specific agents involved in the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
None.
None.
The daily gold‑medal headlines about anyone but him must feel like slow‑drip agony to Trump
February 10, 2026 at 11:37 AM
The daily gold‑medal headlines about anyone but him must feel like slow‑drip agony to Trump
Stormy Daniels signed an NDA that paid for her silence.
The only question is how many other women have been silenced by similar NDAs with Trump.
The only question is how many other women have been silenced by similar NDAs with Trump.
February 10, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Stormy Daniels signed an NDA that paid for her silence.
The only question is how many other women have been silenced by similar NDAs with Trump.
The only question is how many other women have been silenced by similar NDAs with Trump.
Only a few dozen private individuals in the U.S. own a commercial‑class aircraft — 727s, 737s, A319s, ...
Even for billionaires, the operating costs are punishing compared to Gulfstreams, Globals, or Falcons.
But Epstein owned one, and no one can tell you who funded him or what built his fortune.
Even for billionaires, the operating costs are punishing compared to Gulfstreams, Globals, or Falcons.
But Epstein owned one, and no one can tell you who funded him or what built his fortune.
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Only a few dozen private individuals in the U.S. own a commercial‑class aircraft — 727s, 737s, A319s, ...
Even for billionaires, the operating costs are punishing compared to Gulfstreams, Globals, or Falcons.
But Epstein owned one, and no one can tell you who funded him or what built his fortune.
Even for billionaires, the operating costs are punishing compared to Gulfstreams, Globals, or Falcons.
But Epstein owned one, and no one can tell you who funded him or what built his fortune.
How any of it actually functioned is only understood through Epstein's banking records - who paid for it, who got paid, who was paid off...
February 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
How any of it actually functioned is only understood through Epstein's banking records - who paid for it, who got paid, who was paid off...
FIFA should give Tim Scott a medal for identifying the single most racist thing Trump said
February 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM
FIFA should give Tim Scott a medal for identifying the single most racist thing Trump said
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.