Rod Duffield
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The utterly wankerific Peter Baker is at it again, blaming Obama 4 somehow not foreseeing Trump's rise (as many Repubs did also); Baker includes mea culpas from David Axelrod and others...and how exactly was Obama supposed 2 see “the shifting mood of the country” & still be effective as president?
February 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The utterly wankerific Peter Baker is at it again, blaming Obama 4 somehow not foreseeing Trump's rise (as many Repubs did also); Baker includes mea culpas from David Axelrod and others...and how exactly was Obama supposed 2 see “the shifting mood of the country” & still be effective as president?
So Brian Fitzpatrick sez that Trump posting another racist meme depicting the Obamas as apes is “a grave failure of judgment.” As usual, Trump won't apologize. Will Fitzpatrick show a spine again and call out the head of his party further on this? Don’t bet on it.
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After Trump shared a racist video about the Obamas, Pa. lawmakers of both parties condemn the post: ‘Absolutely unacceptable.’
Republican U.S. Rep Brian Fitzpatrick, of Bucks County, said the video is "a grave failure of judgement."
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February 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
So Brian Fitzpatrick sez that Trump posting another racist meme depicting the Obamas as apes is “a grave failure of judgment.” As usual, Trump won't apologize. Will Fitzpatrick show a spine again and call out the head of his party further on this? Don’t bet on it.
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All of Kristi Noem's ICE goons need to get the hell out of Minneapolis, and everywhere else for that matter.
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Kristi Noem Announces Body Cams For All DHS Officers In Minneapolis
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that every officer from her department working in Minneapolis would be equipped with a body-worn camera.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM
All of Kristi Noem's ICE goons need to get the hell out of Minneapolis, and everywhere else for that matter.
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Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance
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February 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM
I say this with no disrespect to Sean Couturier of the Flyers, but he has 5 goals in 52 games. He has also had a lot of injuries and back surgery, none of which is his fault. He has displayed plenty of courage, but if he's unable to play, he should retire.
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Sean Couturier hopes ‘getting back to the basics’ will help him snap his 27-game goal drought
Couturier, who has not scored since Dec. 7, was recently demoted to the fourth line alongside Garnet Hathaway and Nic Deslauriers.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I say this with no disrespect to Sean Couturier of the Flyers, but he has 5 goals in 52 games. He has also had a lot of injuries and back surgery, none of which is his fault. He has displayed plenty of courage, but if he's unable to play, he should retire.
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Typical "centrist" BS from Jared Golden to the end - he could have made a statement by opposing added ICE funding and wouldn't have paid a political price since he's not seeking another term...oh, and OF COURSE Gluesenkamp Perez joined in also.
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How Did Any Democrats Vote To Fund DHS Nazis? Just Asking For Liam, Age Five.
And yeah, we can stay mad at Hakeem Jeffries for not whipping the vote, too.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Typical "centrist" BS from Jared Golden to the end - he could have made a statement by opposing added ICE funding and wouldn't have paid a political price since he's not seeking another term...oh, and OF COURSE Gluesenkamp Perez joined in also.
www.wonkette.com/p/how-did-an...
www.wonkette.com/p/how-did-an...
The "shooting," New York Times? You mean that, maybe, Renee Good was just winged in her arm, or her knee or something?
No. She was murdered by Jonathan Ross of ICE with three gunshots, one to her arm, breast and head.
Report this awful story straight and do your damn job.
No. She was murdered by Jonathan Ross of ICE with three gunshots, one to her arm, breast and head.
Report this awful story straight and do your damn job.
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The "shooting," New York Times? You mean that, maybe, Renee Good was just winged in her arm, or her knee or something?
No. She was murdered by Jonathan Ross of ICE with three gunshots, one to her arm, breast and head.
Report this awful story straight and do your damn job.
No. She was murdered by Jonathan Ross of ICE with three gunshots, one to her arm, breast and head.
Report this awful story straight and do your damn job.
In Portland & Chicago, some protesting ICE wore unicorn and frog costumes (not so much in Minneapolis). Well, if ICE goons invade Philadelphia, some of the comic brigades from the Mummers Parade should stage spontaneous demonstrations (there would be risk I know).
Froggy Carr, you know what to do.
Froggy Carr, you know what to do.
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
In Portland & Chicago, some protesting ICE wore unicorn and frog costumes (not so much in Minneapolis). Well, if ICE goons invade Philadelphia, some of the comic brigades from the Mummers Parade should stage spontaneous demonstrations (there would be risk I know).
Froggy Carr, you know what to do.
Froggy Carr, you know what to do.
When these Fox ”News” dimwits ask if we need NATO, they’re betraying the sacrifice made by my parents’ generation during WW II (NATO came from that) which ensured the safety of Europe, etc. 4 generations, all 2 appease an orange egomaniac w/delusions of supremacy.
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Fox Yakkers Do Putin's Bidding By Undermining NATO
Rachel Campos-Duffy asked "Why are we paying people who see us as a threat to protect them?" A better question would be, why are you doing Putin's bidding by undermining our NATO alliance?
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January 19, 2026 at 4:35 AM
When these Fox ”News” dimwits ask if we need NATO, they’re betraying the sacrifice made by my parents’ generation during WW II (NATO came from that) which ensured the safety of Europe, etc. 4 generations, all 2 appease an orange egomaniac w/delusions of supremacy.
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So Demarcus Robinson of the 49ers said Quinyon Mitchell of the Eagles couldn’t guard him in their victory last week (most of Robinson’s yards were early in game and Mitchell had two interceptions).
So what did Robinson do tonight in the Seahawks’ blowout win over the Niners? One catch 4 one yard.
So what did Robinson do tonight in the Seahawks’ blowout win over the Niners? One catch 4 one yard.
January 18, 2026 at 4:31 AM
So Demarcus Robinson of the 49ers said Quinyon Mitchell of the Eagles couldn’t guard him in their victory last week (most of Robinson’s yards were early in game and Mitchell had two interceptions).
So what did Robinson do tonight in the Seahawks’ blowout win over the Niners? One catch 4 one yard.
So what did Robinson do tonight in the Seahawks’ blowout win over the Niners? One catch 4 one yard.
Never forget that “Running Man” Josh Hawley and Todd Young of the Trump Party had an opportunity to hold our demented god-king of a “president” in check when it comes to his escapade in Venezuela, but they both caved (typical in Hawley’s case).
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War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure
Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited � President Donald Trump’s � ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators ...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Never forget that “Running Man” Josh Hawley and Todd Young of the Trump Party had an opportunity to hold our demented god-king of a “president” in check when it comes to his escapade in Venezuela, but they both caved (typical in Hawley’s case).
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As you read this bleating and whining from one of the "banksters" about capping usurious credit card interest rates, please keep in mind that Citigroup reported a Q4 2025 profit of $2.5 billion with revenues of $19.9 billion.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
As you read this bleating and whining from one of the "banksters" about capping usurious credit card interest rates, please keep in mind that Citigroup reported a Q4 2025 profit of $2.5 billion with revenues of $19.9 billion.
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Why would anybody give our wretched SCOTUS the benefit of the doubt on ANYTHING, let alone equal protection for cis and non-binary athletes?
Our theocrats in robes are looking for any possible excuse to dismantle Title IX - period, full stop.
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Our theocrats in robes are looking for any possible excuse to dismantle Title IX - period, full stop.
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Supreme Court takes up transgender athlete cases
The Supreme Court got complex arguments and passionate demonstrations as it considered two cases related to transgender athletes.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Why would anybody give our wretched SCOTUS the benefit of the doubt on ANYTHING, let alone equal protection for cis and non-binary athletes?
Our theocrats in robes are looking for any possible excuse to dismantle Title IX - period, full stop.
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Our theocrats in robes are looking for any possible excuse to dismantle Title IX - period, full stop.
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The "accommodation and comity" party strikes again (re, 6 Democratic senators and 1 independent voting to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who won't discuss 1/6 or say Biden won the '20 election).
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The Minority Whip
I know it's mosty a fake job in the Senate, but Dick Durbin is, actually, the Minority Whip. 7 Democrats just voted today to confirm a Trump...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The "accommodation and comity" party strikes again (re, 6 Democratic senators and 1 independent voting to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who won't discuss 1/6 or say Biden won the '20 election).
www.eschatonblog.com/2026/01/the-...
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"Morality"? He doesn't even know the meaning of the goddamn word!
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"Morality"? He doesn't even know the meaning of the goddamn word!
Republican asshat Jason Smith of Missouri sez ACA subsidies shouldn't be extended b/c only 7% of the U.S. is enrolled. I don't know about that, but there are at least 5.5 million existing customers or just signed on (of course, Smith is covered on the taxpayer dime)
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House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend � expired health care subsidies � for those who get coverage through the ...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Republican asshat Jason Smith of Missouri sez ACA subsidies shouldn't be extended b/c only 7% of the U.S. is enrolled. I don't know about that, but there are at least 5.5 million existing customers or just signed on (of course, Smith is covered on the taxpayer dime)
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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In response 2 our criminal regime withholding funds from 5 blues states, all states w/a Dem governor/legislature should form a consortium & decide 2 withhold all federal funds. This would rightly punish red states who continually elect Republicans who do nothing but inflict misery on the rest of us.
January 8, 2026 at 1:03 AM
In response 2 our criminal regime withholding funds from 5 blues states, all states w/a Dem governor/legislature should form a consortium & decide 2 withhold all federal funds. This would rightly punish red states who continually elect Republicans who do nothing but inflict misery on the rest of us.
So Tim Walz won’t seek another term as Minnesota governor partly b/c of the right-wing brouhaha over alleged fraud at Somali-run day care centers. No wrongdoing was captured, but that doesn’t matter 2 wingnuts chasing clout and importance on this they don’t deserve.
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Minnesota investigators say child care centers captured in viral video were operating as expected
A video by a right-wing content creator accusing several Somali-owned child care centers in Minnesota of fraud went viral and led to compliance checks by Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
So Tim Walz won’t seek another term as Minnesota governor partly b/c of the right-wing brouhaha over alleged fraud at Somali-run day care centers. No wrongdoing was captured, but that doesn’t matter 2 wingnuts chasing clout and importance on this they don’t deserve.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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I don't see nearly enough coverage of the fact that, were Trump to launch an attack on Greenland, it would shatter NATO since it basically would be an attack on Denmark, another NATO country. This plays right into the hands of Putin, who has sought NATO's destruction 4 decades.
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
I don't see nearly enough coverage of the fact that, were Trump to launch an attack on Greenland, it would shatter NATO since it basically would be an attack on Denmark, another NATO country. This plays right into the hands of Putin, who has sought NATO's destruction 4 decades.
Looks like "Operation Distract From The Epstein Files And Skyrocketing ACA Premiums" is underway.
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U.S. Strikes Venezuela And Says Its Leader, Maduro, Has Been Captured And Flown Out Of The Country
The Venezuelan government called it an “imperialist attack” and urged citizens to take to the streets.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Looks like "Operation Distract From The Epstein Files And Skyrocketing ACA Premiums" is underway.
www.huffpost.com/entry/nicola...
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A president who was actually sane would know he needs to consult Congress before launching military action, but Don The Con doesn't think rules apply to him of course.
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Trump And Top Iranian Officials Exchange Threats Over Protests Roiling Iran
Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A president who was actually sane would know he needs to consult Congress before launching military action, but Don The Con doesn't think rules apply to him of course.
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If George Clooney and his family R able 2 move 2 France, then good 4 them. However, Clooney didn't do much 2 help w/organizing, making speeches, etc. 4 Dems in '24. Yes, his $ helps, but he was also in a rush 2 push Biden out of the way after that admittedly bad debate...a mixed legacy at best IMO.
December 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If George Clooney and his family R able 2 move 2 France, then good 4 them. However, Clooney didn't do much 2 help w/organizing, making speeches, etc. 4 Dems in '24. Yes, his $ helps, but he was also in a rush 2 push Biden out of the way after that admittedly bad debate...a mixed legacy at best IMO.
Biden obtained some degree of student debt relief before the SCOTUS stopped him. Trump will garnish wages of student loan borrowers in distress. Need any more proof as to who is looking out for this country and who isn't?
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Struggling student loan borrowers get screwed before Christmas
The Trump administration will officially begin garnishing wages from people who default on their student loans, the Department of Education announced on Tuesday—a move that could impact millions ...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Biden obtained some degree of student debt relief before the SCOTUS stopped him. Trump will garnish wages of student loan borrowers in distress. Need any more proof as to who is looking out for this country and who isn't?
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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"Most of the strength (in the economy) is coming from wealthier households."
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U.S. Economic Growth Surged in Third Quarter of 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Most of the strength (in the economy) is coming from wealthier households."
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