Gayle Dourn Plantz
@plantz3610.bsky.social
Proud Democrat seeking an alternative to hellscape Twitter. Wife and Mom who enjoys art, travel, gardening, good books and good conversation. Anglophile. Critical thinking a must! #DemCast
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To those thinking Russia is winning in Ukraine:
Imagine if when we invaded Iraq, we were almost four years into it, only occupied 20 percent, and lost a million men.
Not a soul would call that “winning.”
Imagine if when we invaded Iraq, we were almost four years into it, only occupied 20 percent, and lost a million men.
Not a soul would call that “winning.”
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
To those thinking Russia is winning in Ukraine:
Imagine if when we invaded Iraq, we were almost four years into it, only occupied 20 percent, and lost a million men.
Not a soul would call that “winning.”
Imagine if when we invaded Iraq, we were almost four years into it, only occupied 20 percent, and lost a million men.
Not a soul would call that “winning.”
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Over six years ago, I published an 11,000 word article in The Atlantic (gift link below) explaining how Donald Trump was, beyond any question, mentally ill and unfit to hold any office of public trust.
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Unfit for Office
Donald Trump’s narcissism makes it impossible for him to carry out the duties of the presidency in the way the Constitution requires.
www.theatlantic.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Over six years ago, I published an 11,000 word article in The Atlantic (gift link below) explaining how Donald Trump was, beyond any question, mentally ill and unfit to hold any office of public trust.
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
He has proven these points virtually every day since.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration escalated its effort to punish a sitting U.S. senator for protected political speech Monday, formally converting the Pentagon’s review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) into an official Command Investigation under military law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Admin Intensifies Military Probe Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, Launches Command Investigation
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration escalated its effort to punish a sitting U.S. senator for protected political speech Monday, formally converting the Pentagon’s review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) into an official Command Investigation under military law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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"Sir, we're getting a lot of buzz from your comments attacking that beloved director who was slain. Whom should we go after next?"
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
December 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"Sir, we're getting a lot of buzz from your comments attacking that beloved director who was slain. Whom should we go after next?"
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
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The Epstein files release on Friday, keep that in mind.
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Epstein files release on Friday, keep that in mind.
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Lawmakers interested in extending the subsidies haven’t stopped talking about it and still have chances to act. Congress could pass an extension of the enhanced subsidies in the final weeks of Dec. or sometime in the new year, and then make it retroactive to Jan. 1.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
It’s Still Not Too Late to Do Something About Those Obamacare Premiums
People are already seeing price spikes—and many will have to give up health insurance. But Congress could enact a retroactive fix.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Lawmakers interested in extending the subsidies haven’t stopped talking about it and still have chances to act. Congress could pass an extension of the enhanced subsidies in the final weeks of Dec. or sometime in the new year, and then make it retroactive to Jan. 1.
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Vandals decapitated and smashed the statue of Mary in an Evanston church’s outdoor Nativity scene Friday, and the church responded by replacing it with a sign saying Mary was beaten & dragged away in front of her son and is being held in immigration detention.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/n...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/n...
Nativity smashed, Mary figure ‘beaten’ at Evanston church: ‘God’s on the side of the vulnerable’
Vandals destroyed Lake Street Church of Evanston’s Nativity. It replaced Mary with a sign saying she’s in immigration detention.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Vandals decapitated and smashed the statue of Mary in an Evanston church’s outdoor Nativity scene Friday, and the church responded by replacing it with a sign saying Mary was beaten & dragged away in front of her son and is being held in immigration detention.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/n...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/n...
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. @cbsnews.com doesn't care if we cancel them by never watching or reading, but we should do it anyway. Stop rewarding people who are assisting in the downfall of democracy.
CBS: Trump just disparaged Reiner’s political views.
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
. @cbsnews.com doesn't care if we cancel them by never watching or reading, but we should do it anyway. Stop rewarding people who are assisting in the downfall of democracy.
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Trump sued the Pulitzer Prize Board for defamation
Now the defendants are demanding his tax returns, psych records, and prescription history as part of discovery
Now the defendants are demanding his tax returns, psych records, and prescription history as part of discovery
December 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Trump sued the Pulitzer Prize Board for defamation
Now the defendants are demanding his tax returns, psych records, and prescription history as part of discovery
Now the defendants are demanding his tax returns, psych records, and prescription history as part of discovery
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It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released by the CFPB would eviscerate longstanding fair lending and consumer protections in three dangerous ways:
nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
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As we honor Rob Reiner, let’s remember he was one of the staunchest defenders of immigrants and American democracy. He truly was one of Donald Trump’s biggest foils. Rest in peace, Rob.👏😢
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As we honor Rob Reiner, let’s remember he was one of the staunchest defenders of immigrants and American democracy. He truly was one of Donald Trump’s biggest foils. Rest in peace, Rob.👏😢
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TOTAL BACKFIRE: Pulitzer Prize Board just turned the tables on Trump. In his defamation lawsuit, they’re demanding his tax returns, financial records, and even medical & prescription history if he’s claiming damages. (Law&Crime)
December 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
TOTAL BACKFIRE: Pulitzer Prize Board just turned the tables on Trump. In his defamation lawsuit, they’re demanding his tax returns, financial records, and even medical & prescription history if he’s claiming damages. (Law&Crime)
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What? How strange! Dementia-addled "Dear Leader" says that his "booming economy" is the best ever, and that affordability is a "Democratic Hoax." Weird! 🤔
www.dailymail.co.uk/real-estate/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/real-estate/...
Foreclosures jump over 20% as Americans fall behind on mortgages
If you need proof that Americans are struggling financially, here it is.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
What? How strange! Dementia-addled "Dear Leader" says that his "booming economy" is the best ever, and that affordability is a "Democratic Hoax." Weird! 🤔
www.dailymail.co.uk/real-estate/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/real-estate/...
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Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
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SANDY HOOK SURVIVOR: “I carry this trauma with me every single day… we deserve to live in a nation where you value children more than guns.” 🇺🇸
(H/T @marchforourlives.bsky.social )
(H/T @marchforourlives.bsky.social )
December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
SANDY HOOK SURVIVOR: “I carry this trauma with me every single day… we deserve to live in a nation where you value children more than guns.” 🇺🇸
(H/T @marchforourlives.bsky.social )
(H/T @marchforourlives.bsky.social )
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texas literally has assigned armed state troopers to guard the ladies room.
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/t...
Enforcement of Texas’ bathroom bill draws challenges
In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.
www.texastribune.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
texas literally has assigned armed state troopers to guard the ladies room.
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/t...
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PedoTrump to sign executive order classifying fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. He's looking for an excuse to justify mass murder.
#RemoveDerangedTrump #TrumpIsDeranged
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
#RemoveDerangedTrump #TrumpIsDeranged
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opio...
www.reuters.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
PedoTrump to sign executive order classifying fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. He's looking for an excuse to justify mass murder.
#RemoveDerangedTrump #TrumpIsDeranged
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
#RemoveDerangedTrump #TrumpIsDeranged
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Only about 5% of illegal drugs that come into the country come by sea.
Trump on the boats he's blowing up in the Caribbean: "These are a direct military threat to the United States of America. They're trying to drug out our country."
December 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Only about 5% of illegal drugs that come into the country come by sea.
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Jared Kushner is back at the center of Trumpworld, mixing foreign policy, war zone “reconstruction,” and massive media deals. From Middle East negotiations to a bid for CNN, the conflicts of interest are staggering and the stakes could not be higher.
The Disturbing Return Of The Prodigal Son-In-Law
Jared Kushner is so back, and what he's up to should concern us all.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Jared Kushner is back at the center of Trumpworld, mixing foreign policy, war zone “reconstruction,” and massive media deals. From Middle East negotiations to a bid for CNN, the conflicts of interest are staggering and the stakes could not be higher.
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Really lovely tribute to Rob Reiner from @davidcorn.bsky.social who knew him: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Rob Reiner was a mensch. In death, he showed us Trump’s a schmuck.
The president's remarks about the murder of the filmmaker and his wife cast him as petty and callous.
www.motherjones.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Really lovely tribute to Rob Reiner from @davidcorn.bsky.social who knew him: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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I'm trying to be as diplomatic as possible when I say this. I expect boomers, rubes, billionaires, and racists to vote for Trump. That makes sense to me. But if you are 27 and trying to get a job in tech AND voted for Trump, there's a good chance you use words like "supposably"
This NYT story failed the reader by not digging deeper. One subject dropped out of college after one year (five years ago) and lists "Windows" as his skillset. Story should be: young conservatives who blame immigrants for their personal failures and whose lives won't be improved w/ fewer immigrants
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I'm trying to be as diplomatic as possible when I say this. I expect boomers, rubes, billionaires, and racists to vote for Trump. That makes sense to me. But if you are 27 and trying to get a job in tech AND voted for Trump, there's a good chance you use words like "supposably"
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Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/12/15/f...
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/12/15/f...
Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
Two attorneys and an aide who all worked on President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing in Wisconsin on felony forgery charges related to a fake elector s...
www.wmtv15news.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/12/15/f...
www.wmtv15news.com/2025/12/15/f...
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This is what a civilized country does when someone tries to steal their democracy.
Investigators concluded Monday that South Korea’s ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol plotted to impose martial law to eliminate his political rivals & monopolize power — Yoon is currently in jail while standing trial
One day America — one day 🤞🏼
One day America — one day 🤞🏼
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is what a civilized country does when someone tries to steal their democracy.
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A sane country.
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A sane country.