@alt-pio.bsky.social
Proud public servant. Thoughts are my own.
Sic Semper Tyrannis.
Sic Semper Tyrannis.
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Sorry for the late-night update. Musk’s staffers are reaching out to leaders of nonprofit organizations, demanding to assign DOGE team members to any institute or agency receiving federal funds.
April 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Sorry for the late-night update. Musk’s staffers are reaching out to leaders of nonprofit organizations, demanding to assign DOGE team members to any institute or agency receiving federal funds.
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I really don’t know what the Trump administration expects to happen with this one. The US will not be able to scale up pharmaceutical production fast enough to stave off devastating drug shortages
🚨 JFC, per pool:
Trump complained that the U.S. doesn't produce its own pharmaceuticals any more and talked about disparities in global prices.
“We’re going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals.”
He said that will bring pharmaceutical production back to the U.S.
Trump complained that the U.S. doesn't produce its own pharmaceuticals any more and talked about disparities in global prices.
“We’re going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals.”
He said that will bring pharmaceutical production back to the U.S.
April 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I really don’t know what the Trump administration expects to happen with this one. The US will not be able to scale up pharmaceutical production fast enough to stave off devastating drug shortages
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If anyone out there still thought DOGE was "volunteering," game's up.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
NEW: An unsigned interagency agreement calls for the Dept of Labor to reimburse the US DOGE Service up to **$1.3 million** for work done by four DOGE affiliates over 18 months.
Musk has previously stated that DOGE staffers would cost taxpayers nothing.
from me and @timmarchman.bsky.social:
Musk has previously stated that DOGE staffers would cost taxpayers nothing.
from me and @timmarchman.bsky.social:
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE's work with federal agencies.
www.wired.com
April 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If anyone out there still thought DOGE was "volunteering," game's up.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
Taxpayers deserve to know how much $$$ the technofeudalists forced on DOL are being paid to steal sensitive data, fire federal workers and dismantle critical public services.
This is huge - and disgusting.
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
April 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
It’s ok to admit this isn’t what you voted for. It’s patriotic to tell your elected officials they aren’t following the will of their bosses, the people.
What’s not ok is doing nothing.
If you give them an inch of tacit compliance, they’ll take a mile of your freedom.
What’s not ok is doing nothing.
If you give them an inch of tacit compliance, they’ll take a mile of your freedom.
April 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It’s ok to admit this isn’t what you voted for. It’s patriotic to tell your elected officials they aren’t following the will of their bosses, the people.
What’s not ok is doing nothing.
If you give them an inch of tacit compliance, they’ll take a mile of your freedom.
What’s not ok is doing nothing.
If you give them an inch of tacit compliance, they’ll take a mile of your freedom.
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Elon Musk has been a walking SEC violation for a decade and no one cared. The entire Trump era could have been avoided if the US took white collar crime anywhere near as seriously as it does low level drug crime.
On a 2023 earnings call, Elon Musk boasted that Tesla had bagged “over 1 million” Cybertruck reservations and that “demand is off the charts.”
So why has the company still sold less than 50,000 trucks since customer deliveries began 14 months ago?
So why has the company still sold less than 50,000 trucks since customer deliveries began 14 months ago?
‘Over 1 Million’ People Wanted a Cybertruck. Where Are They?
“Demand is off the charts!” Elon Musk crowed at the end of 2023, citing more than a million reservations for Tesla's polarizing polygonic pickup—so why has it still sold less than 50,000?
wrd.cm
March 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Elon Musk has been a walking SEC violation for a decade and no one cared. The entire Trump era could have been avoided if the US took white collar crime anywhere near as seriously as it does low level drug crime.
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In 2019, Pfizer reported ZERO taxable profits in the US—despite selling $20 BILLION worth of drugs to American patients.
By reporting their profits offshore, they dodged billions in taxes and paid a 5.4% tax rate.
Don't tell me our tax code isn't rigged for giant corporations.
By reporting their profits offshore, they dodged billions in taxes and paid a 5.4% tax rate.
Don't tell me our tax code isn't rigged for giant corporations.
March 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In 2019, Pfizer reported ZERO taxable profits in the US—despite selling $20 BILLION worth of drugs to American patients.
By reporting their profits offshore, they dodged billions in taxes and paid a 5.4% tax rate.
Don't tell me our tax code isn't rigged for giant corporations.
By reporting their profits offshore, they dodged billions in taxes and paid a 5.4% tax rate.
Don't tell me our tax code isn't rigged for giant corporations.
“It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.” - the resignation letter from Peter Marks, head of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
“It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.” - the resignation letter from Peter Marks, head of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
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This video is for all US citizens who are currently overwhelmed by Trump's more than 200 executive orders.
THIS should be retweeted to the MAX.
I never saw a more helpful video.
(It's about two minutes long. It's worth a lot.)
THIS should be retweeted to the MAX.
I never saw a more helpful video.
(It's about two minutes long. It's worth a lot.)
March 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This video is for all US citizens who are currently overwhelmed by Trump's more than 200 executive orders.
THIS should be retweeted to the MAX.
I never saw a more helpful video.
(It's about two minutes long. It's worth a lot.)
THIS should be retweeted to the MAX.
I never saw a more helpful video.
(It's about two minutes long. It's worth a lot.)
Against all enemies, foreign and domestic. United we stand!
March 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Against all enemies, foreign and domestic. United we stand!
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FEDS: Save your SF-50s, PMAS reviews, pay stubs, leave balance, and all other employment docs!
If you get locked out of the system, these docs may be difficult to access. Save them now to protect your records and future employment needs. Hang in there!
If you get locked out of the system, these docs may be difficult to access. Save them now to protect your records and future employment needs. Hang in there!
March 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
FEDS: Save your SF-50s, PMAS reviews, pay stubs, leave balance, and all other employment docs!
If you get locked out of the system, these docs may be difficult to access. Save them now to protect your records and future employment needs. Hang in there!
If you get locked out of the system, these docs may be difficult to access. Save them now to protect your records and future employment needs. Hang in there!
America has no king.
Just a reminder. Executive Orders are memos to the Executive Branch. They are not laws.
Congress makes laws.
Congress makes laws.
March 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
America has no king.
Fuck these weak MAGA chodes who think the way to cosplay as a strong man is to tear everyone down around you.
You can try to erase history by burning books and stripping the Smithsonian, but the internet never forgets.
You can try to erase history by burning books and stripping the Smithsonian, but the internet never forgets.
March 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Fuck these weak MAGA chodes who think the way to cosplay as a strong man is to tear everyone down around you.
You can try to erase history by burning books and stripping the Smithsonian, but the internet never forgets.
You can try to erase history by burning books and stripping the Smithsonian, but the internet never forgets.
The administration of “free speech” has started policing museum exhibits, and will start restoring the statutes and monuments for former traitors to the United States who lost the civil war.
Last week, while visiting several Smithsonian museums, I kept wondering how long it would take for this administration to direct exhibits to be pulled. Not long, it turns out. 🗃️ www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Truth and Sanity to American History
RESTORING TRUTH IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order restoring truth and sanity to American history by
www.whitehouse.gov
March 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The administration of “free speech” has started policing museum exhibits, and will start restoring the statutes and monuments for former traitors to the United States who lost the civil war.
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1/ We wanted to take a moment to quickly introduce you to our HHS reporters.
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Today, RFK Jr. announced that the Department of Human and Health Services would cut 10,000 employees.
If you have been impacted by the layoffs, our reporters want to hear from you. You can reach out to us on Signal at 917-512-0201 or by going to propublica.org/tips.
If you have been impacted by the layoffs, our reporters want to hear from you. You can reach out to us on Signal at 917-512-0201 or by going to propublica.org/tips.
How to Contact ProPublica Securely — ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
propublica.org
March 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
1/ We wanted to take a moment to quickly introduce you to our HHS reporters.
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There is no way this massive cut in HHS employees is predicated on a careful and deliberate evaluation of the department’s resources, needs, and missions—and what’s best for the public.
Amidst the spread of measles, RFK Jr. is cutting employees in the disease outbreak, drug approval, and insurance departments.
These firings—combined with the 10,000 employees who’ve already quit—leaves the critical public health department with just 62,000 employees for 340.1 million Americans.
These firings—combined with the 10,000 employees who’ve already quit—leaves the critical public health department with just 62,000 employees for 340.1 million Americans.
RFK Jr. Plans Chilling Mass Firing at Health Department
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ready to slash thousands of jobs at HHS.
newrepublic.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There is no way this massive cut in HHS employees is predicated on a careful and deliberate evaluation of the department’s resources, needs, and missions—and what’s best for the public.
Who needs the FDA when you could have the Center for Colloidal Silver and Essential Oils?
Breaking: RFK Jr. just announced that he's cutting 10,000 jobs from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Combined with other cuts, HHS will have lost 20,000 total jobs.
Combined with other cuts, HHS will have lost 20,000 total jobs.
March 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Who needs the FDA when you could have the Center for Colloidal Silver and Essential Oils?
Throwback: this is not the first time Trump’s henchmen have used Signal to try to evade government records laws. They also did it leading up to the Jan 6 insurrection. And these are just the instances we know about www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...
Missing Jan. 6th texts due to Signal, personal phone use - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Missing text messages for Chad Wolf and Ken Cuccinelli around January 6th could be due to their use of the encrypted messaging app Signal as well as Cuccinnelli’s use of a personal phone for governmen...
www.citizensforethics.org
March 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Throwback: this is not the first time Trump’s henchmen have used Signal to try to evade government records laws. They also did it leading up to the Jan 6 insurrection. And these are just the instances we know about www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...
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there are like three overlapping scandals with signalgate — illegal distribution of sensitive government materials by top members of the administration, illegal attempt to circumvent records laws and possible unlawful use of military force — and democrats should be screaming about them all
March 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
there are like three overlapping scandals with signalgate — illegal distribution of sensitive government materials by top members of the administration, illegal attempt to circumvent records laws and possible unlawful use of military force — and democrats should be screaming about them all
Today has the opportunity for peak SNL.
Bush and Cheney planning the Iraq War on BBM. Obama ordering the takedown of bin Laden via TikTok dance. D-Day planned on AIM away message.
Lorne Michaels, hear my prayer.
Bush and Cheney planning the Iraq War on BBM. Obama ordering the takedown of bin Laden via TikTok dance. D-Day planned on AIM away message.
Lorne Michaels, hear my prayer.
March 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today has the opportunity for peak SNL.
Bush and Cheney planning the Iraq War on BBM. Obama ordering the takedown of bin Laden via TikTok dance. D-Day planned on AIM away message.
Lorne Michaels, hear my prayer.
Bush and Cheney planning the Iraq War on BBM. Obama ordering the takedown of bin Laden via TikTok dance. D-Day planned on AIM away message.
Lorne Michaels, hear my prayer.
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America’s Himmler takes on the biggest grifters…orphans.
Children who have lost both their parents (who paid into SS) are eligible for payments.
The incompetence is astounding.
www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-1...
Children who have lost both their parents (who paid into SS) are eligible for payments.
The incompetence is astounding.
www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-1...
March 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
America’s Himmler takes on the biggest grifters…orphans.
Children who have lost both their parents (who paid into SS) are eligible for payments.
The incompetence is astounding.
www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-1...
Children who have lost both their parents (who paid into SS) are eligible for payments.
The incompetence is astounding.
www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-1...
Well, you trusted him enough to leave him in a group chat for days where you were discussing TS/SCI info, so he’s probably not all that bad…
Reporter: Can you share how your information about war plans was shared with a journalist?
Hegseth: So you are talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who has made a profession of peddling hoaxes
Hegseth: So you are talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who has made a profession of peddling hoaxes
March 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Well, you trusted him enough to leave him in a group chat for days where you were discussing TS/SCI info, so he’s probably not all that bad…
Among other things, FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program covering 4.7 million policyholders.
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Noem says DHS will 'eliminate FEMA'
abcnews.go.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Among other things, FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program covering 4.7 million policyholders.
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After weeks of mind blowing, batshit crazy headlines, this one might take the cake.
March 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
After weeks of mind blowing, batshit crazy headlines, this one might take the cake.