RobynL
@poli-sci-guy.bsky.social
Retired engineer, canine.org puppy raiser, perpetual student learning political science and communication
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Does anyone in the trump administration know the history of America, Greenland and the Dutch West Indies🤷🏻♂️
In 1916, America purchased the Dutch West Indies (Virgin Islands) from Denmark for $25M and the US agreed to relinquish all claims to Greenland.
In 1916, America purchased the Dutch West Indies (Virgin Islands) from Denmark for $25M and the US agreed to relinquish all claims to Greenland.
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At least 23 companies should have disclosed their donations to Trump's White House ballroom on their lobbying disclosure reports.
Only one did.
Only one did.
White House ballroom donations should be disclosed on lobbying disclosure reports - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
At least 23 reported contributors to the White House ballroom should have disclosed those donations as part of their regular lobbying disclosure filings.
www.citizensforethics.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
At least 23 companies should have disclosed their donations to Trump's White House ballroom on their lobbying disclosure reports.
Only one did.
Only one did.
Trump’s secret police are as inept as they are violent.
ICE only has authority to enforce immigration law. They only have authority to arrest immigrants in the country without legal permission.
Source: The Conversation share.google/qTppjsyi4uKf...
ICE only has authority to enforce immigration law. They only have authority to arrest immigrants in the country without legal permission.
Source: The Conversation share.google/qTppjsyi4uKf...
February 13, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Trump’s secret police are as inept as they are violent.
ICE only has authority to enforce immigration law. They only have authority to arrest immigrants in the country without legal permission.
Source: The Conversation share.google/qTppjsyi4uKf...
ICE only has authority to enforce immigration law. They only have authority to arrest immigrants in the country without legal permission.
Source: The Conversation share.google/qTppjsyi4uKf...
After he’s gone, GAO should sue him to pay for rebuilding the East wing of the people’s house🤨
Destroying the East Wing is emblematic of what would’ve happened had the ACA been repealed. Americans would’ve lost healthcare access and nothing would replace it. He’s only ever got concepts of a plan🤷🏻♂️
Destroying the East Wing is emblematic of what would’ve happened had the ACA been repealed. Americans would’ve lost healthcare access and nothing would replace it. He’s only ever got concepts of a plan🤷🏻♂️
February 13, 2026 at 4:52 AM
After he’s gone, GAO should sue him to pay for rebuilding the East wing of the people’s house🤨
Destroying the East Wing is emblematic of what would’ve happened had the ACA been repealed. Americans would’ve lost healthcare access and nothing would replace it. He’s only ever got concepts of a plan🤷🏻♂️
Destroying the East Wing is emblematic of what would’ve happened had the ACA been repealed. Americans would’ve lost healthcare access and nothing would replace it. He’s only ever got concepts of a plan🤷🏻♂️
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Epstein survivor Haley Robson: I’m so tired of having this administration just completely dismiss us. They’re supposed to be the party of, you know, family values and protecting children. And I just feel like if that’s the party you are, it seems like Thomas Massie is the only one showing up for it.
February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Epstein survivor Haley Robson: I’m so tired of having this administration just completely dismiss us. They’re supposed to be the party of, you know, family values and protecting children. And I just feel like if that’s the party you are, it seems like Thomas Massie is the only one showing up for it.
We now understand it was DHS that used the anti-drone technology, not the US military. DHS is like a bunch of tweens that just got a shiny new toy they can’t wait to play with instead of a serious agency evaluating a technology before committing taxpayer resources to procure such equipment🙄
Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
We now understand it was DHS that used the anti-drone technology, not the US military. DHS is like a bunch of tweens that just got a shiny new toy they can’t wait to play with instead of a serious agency evaluating a technology before committing taxpayer resources to procure such equipment🙄
Regulation = Protection🤷🏻♂️
February 13, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Regulation = Protection🤷🏻♂️
Only legitimate journalistic outlets file corrections🙄
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Only legitimate journalistic outlets file corrections🙄
Reminds me of my ex, narcissist with borderline personality disorder.
February 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Reminds me of my ex, narcissist with borderline personality disorder.
Barely having anything to do with “that man” and planning a visit Epstein’s private island aren’t mutually exclusive. Lutnick’s lack of candor tells us all we need to know🤨
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Barely having anything to do with “that man” and planning a visit Epstein’s private island aren’t mutually exclusive. Lutnick’s lack of candor tells us all we need to know🤨
While he was in Benghazi🤷🏻♂️
February 9, 2026 at 4:20 AM
While he was in Benghazi🤷🏻♂️
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“A letter tossed over the detention center fence said they’ve been held 290 days… haven’t had a single piece of fruit… no pain meds…”
@corecivic, folks
@corecivic, folks
February 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
“A letter tossed over the detention center fence said they’ve been held 290 days… haven’t had a single piece of fruit… no pain meds…”
@corecivic, folks
@corecivic, folks
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NEW EPSTEIN SURVIVORS AD: “3 million files still not released — stand with us. Tell AG Pam Bondi to release the files. It’s time for the truth.”
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
NEW EPSTEIN SURVIVORS AD: “3 million files still not released — stand with us. Tell AG Pam Bondi to release the files. It’s time for the truth.”
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
They signed up for their jobs knowing what they were being asked to do and they signed up anyway🤷🏻♂️
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
They signed up for their jobs knowing what they were being asked to do and they signed up anyway🤷🏻♂️
Even more salient given our ability to see what ICE is doing to those it captures. ICE is doing things so horrible to the people in their care they won’t let Congressional oversight or any independent body inspect their facilities. No one can claim ignorance about what ICE is doing in 21st century🤨
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Even more salient given our ability to see what ICE is doing to those it captures. ICE is doing things so horrible to the people in their care they won’t let Congressional oversight or any independent body inspect their facilities. No one can claim ignorance about what ICE is doing in 21st century🤨
This story is even more salient given our modern ability to understand what ICE is doing to those it captures.
please watch:
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
This story is even more salient given our modern ability to understand what ICE is doing to those it captures.
Someone who should never be elected to a position of authority. Peter Thiel bought him his senate seat and he’s VP solely because he rode in on trump’s coattails. He’s never legitimately won an election, and the American people detest him.
Prove me wrong🤷🏻♂️
Prove me wrong🤷🏻♂️
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Someone who should never be elected to a position of authority. Peter Thiel bought him his senate seat and he’s VP solely because he rode in on trump’s coattails. He’s never legitimately won an election, and the American people detest him.
Prove me wrong🤷🏻♂️
Prove me wrong🤷🏻♂️
This is some authoritarian shit. DHS is trying to intimidate Americans by threatening anyone using their 1A right to free speech and peaceful public dissent. They’re violating our rights and trying to scare Americans protesting against Stephen Miller’s cruel and unconstitutional deportation actions.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics. | TNR
newrepublic.com/post/206088/...
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics. | TNR
newrepublic.com/post/206088/...
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This is some authoritarian shit. DHS is trying to intimidate Americans by threatening anyone using their 1A right to free speech and peaceful public dissent. They’re violating our rights and trying to scare Americans protesting against Stephen Miller’s cruel and unconstitutional deportation actions.
Has Mike Johnson never heard of the Constitution or specifically the 4th amendment🙄
ICE isn’t a police force. They have authority to enforce immigration laws, not arrest and detain citizens or legal residents.
ICE isn’t a police force. They have authority to enforce immigration laws, not arrest and detain citizens or legal residents.
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Has Mike Johnson never heard of the Constitution or specifically the 4th amendment🙄
ICE isn’t a police force. They have authority to enforce immigration laws, not arrest and detain citizens or legal residents.
ICE isn’t a police force. They have authority to enforce immigration laws, not arrest and detain citizens or legal residents.
There’s a bit of a silver lining. They holstered their guns, acknowledged and didn’t interfere with press and legal observers. Importantly this group seemed to be calmer and in control of themselves than previous ICE incidents.
ICE/CBP is still trying to intimidate and punish Minnesotans.
ICE/CBP is still trying to intimidate and punish Minnesotans.
February 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
There’s a bit of a silver lining. They holstered their guns, acknowledged and didn’t interfere with press and legal observers. Importantly this group seemed to be calmer and in control of themselves than previous ICE incidents.
ICE/CBP is still trying to intimidate and punish Minnesotans.
ICE/CBP is still trying to intimidate and punish Minnesotans.
I’m beginning to think revealing victim info wasn’t a mistake. Trump DOJ only cares about shielding him and his wealthy friends from embarrassment. They don’t give a damn about Epstein’s victims. They’re trying to overwhelm the public with millions of disorganized hard to search docs. We’ll persist
February 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
I’m beginning to think revealing victim info wasn’t a mistake. Trump DOJ only cares about shielding him and his wealthy friends from embarrassment. They don’t give a damn about Epstein’s victims. They’re trying to overwhelm the public with millions of disorganized hard to search docs. We’ll persist
Dr. Oz is still a charcuterie board out of touch with real world🤷🏻♂️
I started working at 16, so did most of my friends and probably most of yours. American kids already start work during HS. Removing the $176K income cap is a solution that would increase Social Security trust fund contributions.
I started working at 16, so did most of my friends and probably most of yours. American kids already start work during HS. Removing the $176K income cap is a solution that would increase Social Security trust fund contributions.
February 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Dr. Oz is still a charcuterie board out of touch with real world🤷🏻♂️
I started working at 16, so did most of my friends and probably most of yours. American kids already start work during HS. Removing the $176K income cap is a solution that would increase Social Security trust fund contributions.
I started working at 16, so did most of my friends and probably most of yours. American kids already start work during HS. Removing the $176K income cap is a solution that would increase Social Security trust fund contributions.
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Donald Trump is reposting crazy conspiracies about foreign interference with the 2020 election. Tulsi Gabbard's presence at the site of the Fulton County raid should worry all of us who care about free and fair elections.
January 31, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Donald Trump is reposting crazy conspiracies about foreign interference with the 2020 election. Tulsi Gabbard's presence at the site of the Fulton County raid should worry all of us who care about free and fair elections.
Seems like ICE is full of gamers who think they’re playing Call of Duty in American cities with real weapons. Lack of weapon training guarantees they will kill more innocent Americans. ICE has no authority to arrest people on the street. They have narrow authority to enforce immigration laws🤨
February 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Seems like ICE is full of gamers who think they’re playing Call of Duty in American cities with real weapons. Lack of weapon training guarantees they will kill more innocent Americans. ICE has no authority to arrest people on the street. They have narrow authority to enforce immigration laws🤨