brilliantc
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Independent that despises hypocrisy and believes that voting should be a civic duty...every eligible citizen should VOTE! #Resist!! Pro-choice=Pro-women!!!! Slava Ukraini!!
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Somali fraud bullshit is about Zohran Mamdani.
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Somali fraud bullshit is about Zohran Mamdani.
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Frame: trans people have an unfair advantage in sports
Negation: no they don't, these studies etc etc
Kirby: THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT SPORTS THEY WANT TO ELIMINATE TRANS PEOPLE and they're actually very open about this
Negation: no they don't, these studies etc etc
Kirby: THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT SPORTS THEY WANT TO ELIMINATE TRANS PEOPLE and they're actually very open about this
yes, ideally every cis ally when pressed on it should say "no, people don't transition in order to gain a sports advantage, what the fuck is wrong with you to suggest that" rather than "the sports advantages are minor and go away with time on HRT" which concedes the frame. but imperfect msg etc
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Frame: trans people have an unfair advantage in sports
Negation: no they don't, these studies etc etc
Kirby: THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT SPORTS THEY WANT TO ELIMINATE TRANS PEOPLE and they're actually very open about this
Negation: no they don't, these studies etc etc
Kirby: THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT SPORTS THEY WANT TO ELIMINATE TRANS PEOPLE and they're actually very open about this
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This all begins to make more sense in light of reporting that Stephen Miller argued to Trump that an actual state of war with Venezuela could provide a legal pretext to invoke the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act and expedite mass deportation.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that...
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This all begins to make more sense in light of reporting that Stephen Miller argued to Trump that an actual state of war with Venezuela could provide a legal pretext to invoke the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act and expedite mass deportation.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
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Oh so Kavanaugh doesn’t want his name associated with ICE arresting people who look like they might be Hispanic or are speaking Spanish?
Too late, shitbird. It’s stuck to you like a vinyl seat on a summer day in Tucson.
Too late, shitbird. It’s stuck to you like a vinyl seat on a summer day in Tucson.
Brett Kavanaugh Is Trying to Walk Back “Kavanaugh Stops.” Too Late.
It appears the justice has some regrets.
slate.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Oh so Kavanaugh doesn’t want his name associated with ICE arresting people who look like they might be Hispanic or are speaking Spanish?
Too late, shitbird. It’s stuck to you like a vinyl seat on a summer day in Tucson.
Too late, shitbird. It’s stuck to you like a vinyl seat on a summer day in Tucson.
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Everyone in America needs to watch this video: To fuck the American people, Trump-loving postmaster Louis DeJoy has changed what a postmarked date means. Listen to this video to learn the insidious consequences and how it's designed to screw you. 😳👇
December 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Everyone in America needs to watch this video: To fuck the American people, Trump-loving postmaster Louis DeJoy has changed what a postmarked date means. Listen to this video to learn the insidious consequences and how it's designed to screw you. 😳👇
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In 2024, a bipartisan coalition brought a ballot initiative to Ohioans to create a committee that would draw fair districts—something voters overwhelmingly want, and have wanted for years. The GOP defeated it by lying to voters. (Thread)
www.statenews.org/government-p...
www.statenews.org/government-p...
Ohio Democratic Party Chair blasts state GOP leader over comments about confusing voters
Ohio Republican Party Chair Alex Triantafilou made comments at an event about how voters were confused about the redistricting amendment that failed in November.
www.statenews.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In 2024, a bipartisan coalition brought a ballot initiative to Ohioans to create a committee that would draw fair districts—something voters overwhelmingly want, and have wanted for years. The GOP defeated it by lying to voters. (Thread)
www.statenews.org/government-p...
www.statenews.org/government-p...
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We are living in some of the scariest times this country has ever seen.
December 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We are living in some of the scariest times this country has ever seen.
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What total douche bags!!!!!!
December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What total douche bags!!!!!!
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Putin tells Trump a dramatic story about Ukraine attacking his “house.”
Trump gets outraged.
Then admits it might not have happened.
This is who Putin manipulates peace talks through.
Trump gets outraged.
Then admits it might not have happened.
This is who Putin manipulates peace talks through.
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Putin tells Trump a dramatic story about Ukraine attacking his “house.”
Trump gets outraged.
Then admits it might not have happened.
This is who Putin manipulates peace talks through.
Trump gets outraged.
Then admits it might not have happened.
This is who Putin manipulates peace talks through.
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The sight of Kushner and Witkoff groveling to Putin to make an investment deal prompted me to write about an early attempt of Americans to invest in Russia.
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
The Russian-American Industrial Corporation: A Real Thing that Actually Happened
And Should Never Happen Again
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The sight of Kushner and Witkoff groveling to Putin to make an investment deal prompted me to write about an early attempt of Americans to invest in Russia.
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
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If a random adult man shows up unannounced to a daycare demanding to see other people’s children, you might assume he’d be arrested, and yet
White dude with camera arrives at daycare and demands to see kids.
Daycare workers keep doors and windows closed.
White dude alleges fraud.
Every Republican backs white dude.
That's the current story in Minnesota.
Daycare workers keep doors and windows closed.
White dude alleges fraud.
Every Republican backs white dude.
That's the current story in Minnesota.
December 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If a random adult man shows up unannounced to a daycare demanding to see other people’s children, you might assume he’d be arrested, and yet
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Trump Tells Supporters to Make a “Personal Sacrifice” Donation
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com/news/trump-t...
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com/news/trump-t...
Trump Tells Supporters to Make a “Personal Sacrifice” Donation
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Trump Tells Supporters to Make a “Personal Sacrifice” Donation
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com/news/trump-t...
The fundraising appeal comes as households struggle with rising costs
meidasnews.com/news/trump-t...
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Fight back! Call Congress and demand they restore CFPB funding and impeach Russell Vought! 5calls.org/issue/cfpb-f...
December 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Fight back! Call Congress and demand they restore CFPB funding and impeach Russell Vought! 5calls.org/issue/cfpb-f...
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It's not too late to still #GetCovered for 2026! Open enrollment ends January 15th, so be sure to go to HealthCare.gov to enroll for health care coverage! Important: There's still some financial help available—so be sure to login to see your options!
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's not too late to still #GetCovered for 2026! Open enrollment ends January 15th, so be sure to go to HealthCare.gov to enroll for health care coverage! Important: There's still some financial help available—so be sure to login to see your options!
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For two whole days Trump's comments on local NYC talk radio just hung in the air without question. The President of the United States claimed a strike on a country with whom we are not at war, and 48 hours passed without a peep. That says a lot about our media environment.
December 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For two whole days Trump's comments on local NYC talk radio just hung in the air without question. The President of the United States claimed a strike on a country with whom we are not at war, and 48 hours passed without a peep. That says a lot about our media environment.
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WSJ: "Lobbyists close to Trump say their going rate to advocate for a pardon is $1 million" #ABlueView🧵1/3
"Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal."
#TrumpCorruption #TrumpCrimeFamily
"Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal."
#TrumpCorruption #TrumpCrimeFamily
December 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
WSJ: "Lobbyists close to Trump say their going rate to advocate for a pardon is $1 million" #ABlueView🧵1/3
"Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal."
#TrumpCorruption #TrumpCrimeFamily
"Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal."
#TrumpCorruption #TrumpCrimeFamily
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Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
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Absolutely. Educated population is a threat to MAGA.
December 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Absolutely. Educated population is a threat to MAGA.
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18 years for having a stillbirth. Medical testing showed meth but a med examiner testified he couldnt say it was the cause of death. She’s 1 of at least 20 Alabama women who suffered miscarriage/stillbirth then faced sentencing as severe as for murder, rape or kidnapping. www.al.com/news/2022/09...
She lost her baby, then her freedom. ‘When the judge said 18 years, I couldn’t believe it.’
Brooke Shoemaker suffered a stillbirth in Auburn in 2017. Although a state medical examiner found the cause of death to be undetermined, the county coroner blamed her methamphetamine use. After she lo...
www.al.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
18 years for having a stillbirth. Medical testing showed meth but a med examiner testified he couldnt say it was the cause of death. She’s 1 of at least 20 Alabama women who suffered miscarriage/stillbirth then faced sentencing as severe as for murder, rape or kidnapping. www.al.com/news/2022/09...
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Russian forces launched over 2,100 strike drones, 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles at Ukraine in the week ending December 28, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media, as he prepared for critical talks with Donald Trump in Florida.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/28/o...
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/28/o...
Over 2,100 drones in one week: Zelenskyy details massive Russian strikes before Trump meeting
Russian forces launched over 2,100 strike drones, 800 guided aerial bombs, and 94 missiles at Ukraine in the week ending 28 Dec., President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
euromaidanpress.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟳 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆
𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨
#IndivisibleMemphis
#OnTyranny
#ListenforDangerousWords
#BannerBrigade
#MAGAMessMonday
𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨
#IndivisibleMemphis
#OnTyranny
#ListenforDangerousWords
#BannerBrigade
#MAGAMessMonday
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟳 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆
𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨
#IndivisibleMemphis
#OnTyranny
#ListenforDangerousWords
#BannerBrigade
#MAGAMessMonday
𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨
#IndivisibleMemphis
#OnTyranny
#ListenforDangerousWords
#BannerBrigade
#MAGAMessMonday
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russia’s primary aim is to destroy the Ukrainian nation and our culture.
Meanwhile, Trump says that russia wants good for Ukraine. This is pathetic.
Meanwhile, Trump says that russia wants good for Ukraine. This is pathetic.
December 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM