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Don K
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Southern Oregon. Proud dad of an autistic teen and husband of a stellar metalsmith. “We the People” means everyone. (he/him)
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@merkley.senate.gov stood on the floor for almost 23 hours for Oregonians, hardworking Americans, and our democracy.

Jeff, you made Oregon proud.
I’m sure he would if Putin told him to.
All acting as if inking over a bad tattoo or having it removed was never an option. There are remedies to bad decisions like a stupid tattoo.

How long did he have to take those actions as an adult with political ambitions, but chose not to?
Brad Little’s legacy is one of hate and bigotry. He has allowed Idaho to morph into a place more akin to 1950s southern states than a laboratory of democracy.
Brad Little’s legacy is one of hate and bigotry. He has allowed Idaho to morph into a place more akin to 1950s southern states than a laboratory of democracy.
The governor's statement celebrates hundreds of innocent people, including children, being zip-tied and detained as a success for justice because five people were allegedly engaging in illegal gambling. We think that's despicable.
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Ah yes, the cop tense. “The agent’s weapon discharged.” I have never seem any news outlet describe it this way when a civilian shoots someone.
CNN reports that a highly trained and responsible ICE agent accidentally shot an immigrant and a US marshal
I bet there are dozens of people in his family and inner circle who say, “He’s a good Christian.”
I am completely awestruck by the ease with which Mike Johnson lies on a daily basis. I'll never understand how such a transparently fraudulent "man of faith" can live with themselves. Life is too short to be that phony.
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The NYTimes was not able to rule out the possibility that Donald Trump was actually filmed wearing a crown and flying a jet that doused Americans with diarrhea.
"Brown liquid" ftw. I thought they'd at least acknowledge the consistency. I also love the "appeared to be AI." I think it's pretty safe to conclude he didn't have the whizzes at Industrial Light and Magic whip that up for him.
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Evangelicals lie as if dishonesty is their native language.
KARL: Why is the Defense Secretary afraid to interact with journalists who cover him?

JOHNSON: I reject the premise

KARL: The guy has only had 2 briefings and he basically forced the press out

JOHNSON: I can't remember a Secretary of Defense who has been so transparent and out in the open
It makes me wish Idaho’s corporations would stand up for decency. But that has yet to occur.

Looking at you, Micron, Simplot, and Idaho Power <—They fear the corporate subsidies they get from Idaho will be nullified by the Governor and Legislature if they stand up to defend freedom & human rights.
“Go anti-woke, go broke.” (semi-cit.) Crazy how much business Utah is losing thanks to the MAGA legislature. Sundance and Outdoor Retailers are just two examples. And we’re not even counting the awful effect of the federal administration on tourism in our national park communities
Outdoor Retailer is leaving Utah again — this time for a new home
Outdoor Retailer is leaving Salt Lake City once again, but for another reason and a different outdoorsy state this time around.
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Not being even vaguely sarcastic:

At some point, a journalist needs to ask Johnson “you regularly claim you have no idea what your own government is doing. If we take you at your word, how are you so poorly informed, and do you this level of ignorance should disqualify you as speaker?”
Q: What's your message to the 170 US citizens who have been detained by ICE? About 20 of them are children

MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know what you're talking about with the children. I haven't seen that so I'm not going to comment on it.
The character of <checks notes> Fairview Avenue.
I wonder how many “engineering studies” they did to justify it, like they suggest is required for schools, neighborhoods, etc.

Or did they just decide to do it one day, proving that they really don’t have to do “engineering studies” to justify it.
True for most places. Any agency that sits on the Board of AASHTO is almost certain to employ engineers who design the deadliest roads in each state.
They’re too lazy to google “crossing guard hit” to see how ridiculous it is to suggest that bright, reflective clothing makes a “huge difference.”

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Pro tip: Just google “crossing guard hit” to see how ridiculous it is to suggest pedestrians in bright clothing make a huge difference.

Here, I did it for you…
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“They'll be parked definitely in front of our house.”

Yes, it’s a public street and it’s public parking. They can do that and you don’t have a right to deny someone that. It’s not your personal parking space.
Boise neighbors voice concerns over 6-story affordable housing development
An approved plan to build more than 200 affordable housing units in a Boise neighborhood sparks debate from homeowners in the area.
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Add to that an ADA violation because a trash receptacle is placed where there was meant to be an access route for someone using a mobility device to board and alight the bus.
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Bring as many American flags to No Kings as you can.
Scalise refers to No Kings as the "Hate America Rally"
Idaho’s Legislature and Governor are failing when it comes to ensuring basic freedoms and access to education for kids with disabilities. Beyond the school buildings, the state’s Child Pedestrian Safety program has led to several brand new projects that don’t comply with basic ADA requirements.
Idaho’s Legislature and Governor are failing when it comes to ensuring basic freedoms and access to education for kids with disabilities. Beyond the school buildings, the state’s Child Pedestrian Safety program has led to several brand new projects that don’t comply with basic ADA requirements.