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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 2h

Karl Marx: "The theory of communism can be summed up in one sentence: Abolish all private property."
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: The Trump regime is systematically turning private companies into government-owned companies.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

EISEN: What do you say to people who say the government taking stakes in private companies and picking winners and losers sound socialist?

BESSENT: We're not going to come in and takes stakes in non-strategic industries, but we've identified seven industries

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rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 1d

Every word of this by David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social - while we celebrate the "non barbarism" (per Jared Kushner) of the Israelis . . .

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker Mike Johnson just said he's completely fine with ICE agents shooting priests in the head with pepper balls and roughing up journalists.

I'm sure he'll tell us soon about how it's the Democrats who are waging a war on religion and free speech though.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

“No, what has happened is not a victory for anyone. No, Netanyahu and Trump are not heroes.

War criminals who cease do not become heroes by ceasing to commit war crimes. Moments of happiness, relief and joy for some do not offset enduring sadness and loss for others.”
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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 1d

When a bad man does a good thing, he does not cease to be a bad man. This is a complicated moment in the Middle East. Each of us must work to make sense of it. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...

Joy. Sorrow. Fury. Disgust. And Hope. All at Once.

Reacting to this disorienting, misrepresented, misperceived moment in the Middle East.

open.substack.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent #History of Cold War explainer -

Cold War | 1440

The Cold War was a global competition for power and influence between the United States, a capitalist democracy, and the Soviet Union, a state-controlled socialist system, from 1945 to 1991, sparked b

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 2d

The truth about the administration’s threat federal employees won’t get paid when shutdown ends. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

THESE PEOPLE ARE RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES FROM ANTIFA, GOVERNOR

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Congratulations to all the runners today at the Chicago Marathon!

I hope you’re taking a moment after crossing the finish line and enjoying all that the best big city in the nation has to offer.

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rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 2d

The only way Jared Kushner can claim Israel was less "barbaric" in its response to Gaza than Hamas had been to Israel [1200 (Hamas) vs. over 70,000 (Israel)], is to think all Palestinians (whether Hamas or not) are less than human. Shame on Jewish Jared for his outrageous Nazi-like sentiments!

rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

It's only a matter of time before they want to prosecute Lincoln too, for being more popular than Trump. What an insult!

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 3d

Biden wasn’t president yet. These folks aren’t too bright

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Rigorous, Fred-based Reporting @thefred.bsky.social · 4d

It would be good to know how many military orders Stephen Miller has forged.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 4d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

Stephen Miller: Mr. AutoPen...

Rigorous, Fred-based Reporting @thefred.bsky.social · 4d

It would be good to know how many military orders Stephen Miller has forged.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 4d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

As if Trump's supporters have the mental ability to figure out that Trump was the President on Jan 6, 2021, not Biden...

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rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

Marc Elias makes the excellent observation about "the failures of legacy media to meet the current moment: its capitulation, its cowardice, and its both-sides coverage." So shameful and infuriating!

rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

Qasim Rashid makes the excellent point that people should stop relying on corporate media to keep you informed. They are serving Trump.

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Paul A. Kowal 🇺🇦🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸☮️ @pakowal.bsky.social · 3d

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 4d

Short Thread...

It's been a full week since DHS issued a press release claiming TEN CARS ambushed them—and have since:
•charged ZERO of those alleged 10 drivers
•arrested ZERO of those alleged 10 people
•filed ZERO reports of alleged property damage, &
•offered ZERO evidence of their claim

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 3d

It does feel like everything, everywhere, all at once.

Tweet from Brian Allen: “🚨 RFK Jr just said circumcision causes autism, but not because of the procedure. He claims Tylenol is to blame... and says ‘two studies’ prove it. We’re officially in conspiracy multiverse madness.”
Below, a C-SPAN screenshot shows RFK Jr speaking at a table during a Trump administration cabinet meeting.

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News Wire - World 🌎 Independent News Network Pro-Democracy @democracyblue.bsky.social · 3d

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rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

Jared Kusher claims he is proud of Israel for not reacting "barbarically" after Hamas attack. Because killing over 70,000 men, women and children & destroying property after Hamas killed or took as hostages 1200 people, is not "replicating the barbarism of the enemy" - no, it is way f-ing worse!

rhapsodybooks.bsky.social @rhapsodybooks.bsky.social · 3d

Israel chose to be "exceptional" all right! Because killing over 70,000 men, women and children and destroying homes, schools, and hospitals after Hamas killed or took as hostages 1200 people, yeah, that totally shows Israel did not chose "replicating the barbarism of the enemy" . . . .

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 5d

“This is JB Pritzker, reporting from war-torn Chicago. It’s quite disturbing. The Milwaukee Brewers have come in to attack our Chicago Cubs. We’ve seen people being forced to eat hot dogs with ketchup on them.”
THIS is how you do it. #cdnpoli

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 4d

Trump is going to continue to do everything in his power to try to incite violence somewhere. If Portland and Chicago don’t work, he’ll probably go to New York.

He’s looking for a reason to invoke the Insurrection Act.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 4d

The guy who illegally accrued over $5 billion this year by abusing his power is prosecuting a black woman for getting a $50 a month discount on a loan.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4d

The grand jury indictment against New York AG Letitia James accuses her of receiving a lower-cost loan on a home she purchased.

James saved only about $50 a month with lower interest rate, the indictment alleges.
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Letitia James saved only about $50 a month with lower interest rate, indictment alleges

The grand jury indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses her of receiving a lower-cost loan on a home she purchased in Norfolk, Virgini

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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