Becky McBain
@beckymcbain.bsky.social
This has to be a simulation. There is no way this can happen again in reality.
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DODG, an illegal "agency" but de facto part of the Executive Branch, has neither Constitutional (The "Take Care" clause, US Const Art II sed 4) nor legal authority (The Impoundment Act of 1974) to "cancel funding" for *anything*
That power belongs solely to Congress, who hold the Power of the Purse
That power belongs solely to Congress, who hold the Power of the Purse
February 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
DODG, an illegal "agency" but de facto part of the Executive Branch, has neither Constitutional (The "Take Care" clause, US Const Art II sed 4) nor legal authority (The Impoundment Act of 1974) to "cancel funding" for *anything*
That power belongs solely to Congress, who hold the Power of the Purse
That power belongs solely to Congress, who hold the Power of the Purse
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When Musk talks about destroying the "deep state," what he really means is he wants to scoop in billions in federal contracts and remain deeply intertwined w/national security bureaucracy without facing oversight constraints. This is untenable. 8/
newrepublic.com/article/1913...
newrepublic.com/article/1913...
February 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When Musk talks about destroying the "deep state," what he really means is he wants to scoop in billions in federal contracts and remain deeply intertwined w/national security bureaucracy without facing oversight constraints. This is untenable. 8/
newrepublic.com/article/1913...
newrepublic.com/article/1913...
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The Trump administration is mounting a full-on assault against disabled children and it’s not even subtle.
it's hard to read the chart in the screenshot but what this moron is actually complaining about isn't "DEI" staff, it's special education teachers. these ghouls are coming for people with disabilities and they aren't even shy about it.
January 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Trump administration is mounting a full-on assault against disabled children and it’s not even subtle.
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BREAKING: The Trump administration has instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries (Gift Article)
PEPFAR’s computer systems also are being taken offline, a sign that the program may not return, as Republican critics had hoped.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration has instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
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I started a podcast at my kitchen table in 2017. Now we’re in the top ten! Thank you all so much! Listen and subscribe for free! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
December 13, 2024 at 9:25 PM
I started a podcast at my kitchen table in 2017. Now we’re in the top ten! Thank you all so much! Listen and subscribe for free! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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So, if you missed it, my Substack has gone live now that I'm no longer writing for the Times. First post here. Entirely free for now, although I'll probably have paid posts eventually paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-fraudu...
The Fraudulence of “Waste, Fraud and Abuse”
History repeats itself, the first time as farce, the second as clown show
paulkrugman.substack.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:44 PM
So, if you missed it, my Substack has gone live now that I'm no longer writing for the Times. First post here. Entirely free for now, although I'll probably have paid posts eventually paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-fraudu...
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I think the wrong questions r being asked about the proposed tariffs. The real question Is how little will he accept from Mexico , Canada and China in order to be able to say the threat of tariffs worked ?
November 27, 2024 at 3:41 AM
I think the wrong questions r being asked about the proposed tariffs. The real question Is how little will he accept from Mexico , Canada and China in order to be able to say the threat of tariffs worked ?
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When the shit goes down everybody meet up at the library. The MAGAs don't know about that place.
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
When the shit goes down everybody meet up at the library. The MAGAs don't know about that place.
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The irony of being at bluesky right now is that we’re building back better.
November 15, 2024 at 9:26 PM
The irony of being at bluesky right now is that we’re building back better.
Day 2 of Bluesky and the algorithm already understands me
November 14, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Day 2 of Bluesky and the algorithm already understands me
This little goober is the best therapist. Delighted to see all the working cats here on my first day!
November 12, 2024 at 8:44 PM
This little goober is the best therapist. Delighted to see all the working cats here on my first day!