NormaG
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How this was ever legalized remains a fundamental mystery to me.
"Surveys have found that nineteen percent of 18-to-24-year-olds qualify as problem gamblers, and thirty-seven percent of Gen Z gamblers self-report as having an addiction. A 2025 Siena poll found that forty-eight percent of all men aged 18-49 have an active online sports betting account."
From Pill Mills to Prop Bets: Prediction Markets and Mobile Sports Betting Apps Are Fueling America’s Next Addiction Crisis
Against the gamblification of the world.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
How this was ever legalized remains a fundamental mystery to me.
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So this is the kind of polling that's far more useful than the generic "approve/disapprove" Gallup was doing. Gallup may be doing away with that polling entirely because they fear displeasing Dear Leader but I'm not going to miss it. Trump doesn't believe negative polling, anyway.
New poll: In 2024, low-engagement voters went for Trump over Harris by 11 percentage points. But now they disapprove of the way he's handling the presidency by 13. They have moved 25 points against Trump — 2x as large as the shift for high-knowledge voters www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-lost...
Trump has lost the voters who weren’t paying attention in 2024
The least-engaged Americans have swung 25 points against him since 2024 — about twice the shift among everyone else. Trump has flattened the engagement gap.
www.gelliottmorris.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
So this is the kind of polling that's far more useful than the generic "approve/disapprove" Gallup was doing. Gallup may be doing away with that polling entirely because they fear displeasing Dear Leader but I'm not going to miss it. Trump doesn't believe negative polling, anyway.
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Steve Jobs had the most treatable form of pancreatic cancer around and he refused conventional treatments which he admitted at the time of his death cost him is life. I'm BEGGING you not to use celebrities who only reveal tiny bits of their medical diagnosis to make a larger point about society
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Steve Jobs had the most treatable form of pancreatic cancer around and he refused conventional treatments which he admitted at the time of his death cost him is life. I'm BEGGING you not to use celebrities who only reveal tiny bits of their medical diagnosis to make a larger point about society
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Bari Weiss published for the NYTIMES an article about why it was great she got to judge the Americaness of everyone else
And we accepted that … and an industry that supposedly wants to build on trust …
Keeps acting like that never happened
.. okay cool
And we accepted that … and an industry that supposedly wants to build on trust …
Keeps acting like that never happened
.. okay cool
February 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Bari Weiss published for the NYTIMES an article about why it was great she got to judge the Americaness of everyone else
And we accepted that … and an industry that supposedly wants to build on trust …
Keeps acting like that never happened
.. okay cool
And we accepted that … and an industry that supposedly wants to build on trust …
Keeps acting like that never happened
.. okay cool
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Someday, this is going to be over. When it is we will have so much work to do trying to heal what's been shattered, and to mourn how much has been lost. And after we've grappled with how to do both, we are going to go after the centrists who got us here.
February 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Someday, this is going to be over. When it is we will have so much work to do trying to heal what's been shattered, and to mourn how much has been lost. And after we've grappled with how to do both, we are going to go after the centrists who got us here.
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RON JOHNSON: Are you aware of training for activists, Mr Ellison?
KEITH ELLISON: Yeah I'm aware. It's common for people to use their First Amendment rights, sir
KEITH ELLISON: Yeah I'm aware. It's common for people to use their First Amendment rights, sir
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
RON JOHNSON: Are you aware of training for activists, Mr Ellison?
KEITH ELLISON: Yeah I'm aware. It's common for people to use their First Amendment rights, sir
KEITH ELLISON: Yeah I'm aware. It's common for people to use their First Amendment rights, sir
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RON JOHNSON: Did you ever encourage people to go out there and exercise their First Amendment rights?
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
RON JOHNSON: Did you ever encourage people to go out there and exercise their First Amendment rights?
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
KEITH ELLISON: I freely admit being in favor of the First Amendment
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And if you are debating whether or not to change your name upon marriage consider this indicator of what the legacy of that custom really symbolizes kthxbai
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
And if you are debating whether or not to change your name upon marriage consider this indicator of what the legacy of that custom really symbolizes kthxbai
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This is a must read. The impact on married women alone is egregious—especially impacting women who are older and more conservative
Breaking: House passes new version of SAVE Act, worst voter suppression bill considered by Congress. Could disenfranchise:
-21 million Americans w/out access to citizenship papers
-69 mil married women who took partner’s name
-21 mil w/out valid drivers license
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
-21 million Americans w/out access to citizenship papers
-69 mil married women who took partner’s name
-21 mil w/out valid drivers license
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The GOP’s “show us your papers” bill Is the latest effort to help Trump take over elections
“If the SAVE Act were to pass, it would be the worst voter suppression law that Congress has ever enacted"
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This is a must read. The impact on married women alone is egregious—especially impacting women who are older and more conservative
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Trump administration lies like it breathes so I'll wait to hear from Minnesotans on the ground about how real the drawdown is.
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Trump administration lies like it breathes so I'll wait to hear from Minnesotans on the ground about how real the drawdown is.
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mission accomplished
seen in my neighborhood in south Minneapolis
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
mission accomplished
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I wonder how many administration figures currently competing for asshole of the year will suddenly decide that they've given all they've got to government service before the next congress is sworn in.
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
I wonder how many administration figures currently competing for asshole of the year will suddenly decide that they've given all they've got to government service before the next congress is sworn in.
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Literal nazi shit.
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Literal nazi shit.
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Was "washed up loser lawyer" one of the insults they pre-loaded in her little "burn book"?
Because I'm not sure it nails a Harvard law graduate who taught con law for 25 years before becoming a congressman who's now the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee -- and, um, likely its next chair?
Because I'm not sure it nails a Harvard law graduate who taught con law for 25 years before becoming a congressman who's now the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee -- and, um, likely its next chair?
Pam Bondi throws a fit:
"You don't tell me anything, you washed up loser lawyer"
"You don't tell me anything, you washed up loser lawyer"
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Was "washed up loser lawyer" one of the insults they pre-loaded in her little "burn book"?
Because I'm not sure it nails a Harvard law graduate who taught con law for 25 years before becoming a congressman who's now the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee -- and, um, likely its next chair?
Because I'm not sure it nails a Harvard law graduate who taught con law for 25 years before becoming a congressman who's now the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee -- and, um, likely its next chair?
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Just take a look at this and remember, Pam Bondi's concern here was not with any of the victims of these crimes but with the nosy Democrats who actually gave a shit about them.
February 12, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Just take a look at this and remember, Pam Bondi's concern here was not with any of the victims of these crimes but with the nosy Democrats who actually gave a shit about them.
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This fucking guy
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM
This fucking guy
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"Yes, children were abused, but for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
"Yes, children were abused, but for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
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A government of the assholes, by the assholes, for the assholes.
Per @pabloreports.bsky.social: Bondi has a “burn book” organized by the names of Democratic lawmakers so she can attack them when they ask her questions.
February 11, 2026 at 6:13 PM
A government of the assholes, by the assholes, for the assholes.
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This guy sucks but he seems to be aware of how history will remember people in this era which sets him apart from nearly everyone in either major American political party
Massie: "She didn't answer anything. She came here ready to talk about the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq, which seems kind of crazy to me."
February 11, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This guy sucks but he seems to be aware of how history will remember people in this era which sets him apart from nearly everyone in either major American political party
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That’s in addition to the $766 million they canceled to fight the next pandemic.
Trump administration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to drugmaker Moderna Inc. to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu.
apnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:47 PM
That’s in addition to the $766 million they canceled to fight the next pandemic.
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ICE had the worst of the worst after all. Not in custody, but on payroll.
Bloomington police announce arrests in sex trafficking bust: "Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ICE had the worst of the worst after all. Not in custody, but on payroll.
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The "Save America Act" is voter suppression dressed up as patriotism. It targets naturalized citizens, trans Americans, tribal citizens, and natural disaster victims with extra barriers. Don't let the name fool you.
#StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/ZAqBJvj8
#StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/ZAqBJvj8
Contact Your MOC
social.demcast.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The "Save America Act" is voter suppression dressed up as patriotism. It targets naturalized citizens, trans Americans, tribal citizens, and natural disaster victims with extra barriers. Don't let the name fool you.
#StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/ZAqBJvj8
#StopTheSaveAct social.demcast.com/s/ZAqBJvj8
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The latest research shows that less than 2% of immigrants detained in Trump's second term are rapists and murderers, and less than 2% are gang members. Source: www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
The latest research shows that less than 2% of immigrants detained in Trump's second term are rapists and murderers, and less than 2% are gang members. Source: www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
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His employment numbers are bad because he cut hundreds of thousands of jobs, see, but it's OK because all of those people who lost their jobs now have private sector jobs that are paying better, but apparently we don't count those in the employment numbers?
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
His employment numbers are bad because he cut hundreds of thousands of jobs, see, but it's OK because all of those people who lost their jobs now have private sector jobs that are paying better, but apparently we don't count those in the employment numbers?
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just an update from when we talked to the reporter: we’ve now successfully connected over 100 families for direct, peer to peer rent adoption. we’ve collected and immediately distributed…a lot.
it is a drop in the bucket, but all of this is. everyone is just doing what they can.
it is a drop in the bucket, but all of this is. everyone is just doing what they can.
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
just an update from when we talked to the reporter: we’ve now successfully connected over 100 families for direct, peer to peer rent adoption. we’ve collected and immediately distributed…a lot.
it is a drop in the bucket, but all of this is. everyone is just doing what they can.
it is a drop in the bucket, but all of this is. everyone is just doing what they can.