Paul Dupuis
@prdvt802.bsky.social
Husband, father, grandfather, dog dad. Retired.
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As always, a far more thoughtful conversation facilitated by Velshi than anywhere else on network TV.
Velshi + Mehdi = a nice antidote to the sane-washing of other journalists.
Velshi + Mehdi = a nice antidote to the sane-washing of other journalists.
Donald Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil supply during yesterday’s news conference cut across many of the other critiques of Maduro. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social says “people who claim this isn't about oil, just need to listen to Donald Trump speaking." #Velshi
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‘I wonder why Maduro didn't just offer him the oil’: Mehdi Hasan says Trump strikes were oil-driven
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan says the U.S.’s interest in Venezuela is primarily resource based, and that drug trafficking charges against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro are a smokescreen for extracting oil from the country. In this way, Hasan says this move is similar to the U.S.’s invasion of Iraq. “The only difference between Donald Trump and his predecessors is that Trump is very open about it. He's very brazen about it.”
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January 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
As always, a far more thoughtful conversation facilitated by Velshi than anywhere else on network TV.
Velshi + Mehdi = a nice antidote to the sane-washing of other journalists.
Velshi + Mehdi = a nice antidote to the sane-washing of other journalists.
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What an amazing young man. We should all love the weird, awkward children we once were. Bravo.
December 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
What an amazing young man. We should all love the weird, awkward children we once were. Bravo.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Arkansas is officially single… from PBS. Effective July 1, the state will sever ties with the beloved network that taught generations to count to ten, identify shapes, and wonder why a cookie monster is more relatable than most elected officials.
Arkansas becoming 1st state to sever ties with PBS, effective July 1
The commission that oversees public television in Arkansas has voted to sever ties with PBS, making it the first state to end its contract with the broadcast giant.
apnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Arkansas is officially single… from PBS. Effective July 1, the state will sever ties with the beloved network that taught generations to count to ten, identify shapes, and wonder why a cookie monster is more relatable than most elected officials.
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These are powerful words from Father Michael Pfleger.
Don’t forget to subscribe: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
Don’t forget to subscribe: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
These are powerful words from Father Michael Pfleger.
Don’t forget to subscribe: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
Don’t forget to subscribe: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
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Lawless, criminal behavior
December 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Lawless, criminal behavior
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True Breaking News (Washington Post): VA to cut 35,000 health care jobs across nation like nurses & doctors. VA already strained.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
True Breaking News (Washington Post): VA to cut 35,000 health care jobs across nation like nurses & doctors. VA already strained.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
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My kids have measles, there are no toys on the shelves, and I can't afford a steak. But at least there's no sign language interpreter at White House press briefings now.
December 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
My kids have measles, there are no toys on the shelves, and I can't afford a steak. But at least there's no sign language interpreter at White House press briefings now.
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He spends all his time building a ballroom, playing golf, receiving awards, getting praised, posting QAnon content, yelling at female reporters, and attacking Republicans.
December 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
He spends all his time building a ballroom, playing golf, receiving awards, getting praised, posting QAnon content, yelling at female reporters, and attacking Republicans.
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BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a rare and risky visit to frontline positions near Kupyansk, an area still under heavy fighting.
December 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a rare and risky visit to frontline positions near Kupyansk, an area still under heavy fighting.
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The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve:
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve:
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
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We'd never deport veterans, Noem says in earshot of deported veteran.
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We'd never deport veterans, Noem says in earshot of deported veteran.
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Jeffrey Epstein in 2018: "i know how dirty donald is."
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Jeffrey Epstein in 2018: "i know how dirty donald is."
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📽️ICYMI: Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) joined Marc Elias to explain how Trump is weaponizing the DOJ, threatening Republicans and covering up the Epstein files. They discuss the dangers of mid-decade redistricting and what Democrats can do to defend democracy.
https://bit.ly/49btxB4
https://bit.ly/49btxB4
Trump's Power Grab: Epstein Files, Redistricting, Intimidation | Rep. Dan Goldman
Rep. Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias and Democracy Docket to expose how Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ, threatening Republicans, and covering up the Epstein files. They discuss the dangers of mid-decade redistricting, election denial, and what Democra...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
📽️ICYMI: Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) joined Marc Elias to explain how Trump is weaponizing the DOJ, threatening Republicans and covering up the Epstein files. They discuss the dangers of mid-decade redistricting and what Democrats can do to defend democracy.
https://bit.ly/49btxB4
https://bit.ly/49btxB4
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A promised vote on the ACA? See, they can’t include the ACA without having to bring the House back into session - and they’d have to swear in Grijalva. That’s what this is all about. Protecting the Epstein files.
Paywalled...here's the full text such as it is for now.
We'll see if Axios is full of shit again or not.
We'll see if Axios is full of shit again or not.
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A promised vote on the ACA? See, they can’t include the ACA without having to bring the House back into session - and they’d have to swear in Grijalva. That’s what this is all about. Protecting the Epstein files.
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BREAKING: Trump says that Every American, who isn't a High Income earner, will get $2000 in Cash.
In other words he wants to issue a stimulus check because the economy is sucking.
In other words he wants to increase our deficit by $650 BILLION.
In other words he wants to issue a stimulus check because the economy is sucking.
In other words he wants to increase our deficit by $650 BILLION.
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
BREAKING: Trump says that Every American, who isn't a High Income earner, will get $2000 in Cash.
In other words he wants to issue a stimulus check because the economy is sucking.
In other words he wants to increase our deficit by $650 BILLION.
In other words he wants to issue a stimulus check because the economy is sucking.
In other words he wants to increase our deficit by $650 BILLION.
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JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
JUST IN: The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
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Has anyone considered that the Administration’s destruction of the job market was to fuel the hiring of his ICE goons? Desperate for jobs, folks will do anything.
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Has anyone considered that the Administration’s destruction of the job market was to fuel the hiring of his ICE goons? Desperate for jobs, folks will do anything.
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Voting with your ears.
“People send me back their the season brochure shredded in an envelope and say: ‘Never, never, will I return, while he’s in power.’”
-- director of the Washington Nat'l Opera, which stages its performances in the Kennedy Center (Center chair: Donald Trump)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
-- director of the Washington Nat'l Opera, which stages its performances in the Kennedy Center (Center chair: Donald Trump)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Washington National Opera may move out of Kennedy Center due to Trump ‘takeover’
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Voting with your ears.
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One of the country’s oldest outdoor retailers has announced that it will shutter nearly 40 locations in response to rising tariff costs.
The Orvis Company, which has been in business for 169 years, is set to close 31 stores and five outlets, per Fox Business.
www.pennlive.com/nation-world...
The Orvis Company, which has been in business for 169 years, is set to close 31 stores and five outlets, per Fox Business.
www.pennlive.com/nation-world...
Iconic outdoors retalier in business since 1856 closing 40 locations due to tariffs
The chain is overhauling the way it does business.
www.pennlive.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
One of the country’s oldest outdoor retailers has announced that it will shutter nearly 40 locations in response to rising tariff costs.
The Orvis Company, which has been in business for 169 years, is set to close 31 stores and five outlets, per Fox Business.
www.pennlive.com/nation-world...
The Orvis Company, which has been in business for 169 years, is set to close 31 stores and five outlets, per Fox Business.
www.pennlive.com/nation-world...
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We collected 4,368 pounds of food in two hours for Circle of Concern Food Pantry today at UFCW 655 Local from incredibly generous and caring Missourians. Our @wellmanformo.bsky.social team put this together in four days to help our neighbors.
November 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We collected 4,368 pounds of food in two hours for Circle of Concern Food Pantry today at UFCW 655 Local from incredibly generous and caring Missourians. Our @wellmanformo.bsky.social team put this together in four days to help our neighbors.
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