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And poor taste
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
And poor taste
A modern David and Goliath story
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A modern David and Goliath story
True heroes can be found...
“It is very evil and it’s hard to watch—to wrap your mind around the extent of it. But if you can find where to look, it’s not hard to be inspired by all the people standing up to fight it.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
A Baker, a Pastor, and Charlotte’s Stand Against ICE
How everyday people are reminding the nation what it means to be American.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
True heroes can be found...
Yup. They won't release!
They all know the DOJ won't release the files because of the sham "investigation"
Breaking on MS NOW: Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he'll support the resolution to release the Epstein files if it makes it to the Senate.
"Sure, I'd vote for it," he tells NBC News. "…the Democrats have been yelling about it. Let's just shut them up."
"Sure, I'd vote for it," he tells NBC News. "…the Democrats have been yelling about it. Let's just shut them up."
November 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Yup. They won't release!
Of course they did. Not shocking, only disgusting.
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Of course they did. Not shocking, only disgusting.
We are not laughing...
Electing him again is what made us the joke
Our president is a joke (a very bad joke). So our country is becoming a joke.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
We are not laughing...
Unified.... against him!
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Unified.... against him!
The last true presidential president.
President Donald Trump was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at the Commanders ga— … oh, wait wrong clip
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The last true presidential president.
George really captured it
Okay, so I did it. In honor of Sandwich Guy, on what should be the last day of his trial, I figured out the chords. And so, with apologies to the late and great Bob Marley, I banged out this quick and (very) rough rendition of "I Threw the Sandwich." 🤣
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
George really captured it
Dumb...and hateful
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Dumb...and hateful
Its amazing when they say the quiet parts out loud.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Its amazing when they say the quiet parts out loud.
Let's not overthink....could just mean he is dumb as a rock
Trump just admitted he knew nothing about someone he pardoned, which either means he's lying to avoid answering further questions or is being told whom to pardon by others and just doing so. The NYT has printed multiple items from this interview-- but nothing on this as of 10:06 ET
O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Let's not overthink....could just mean he is dumb as a rock
A good new business, near Wildhorse near Pendleton....
As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelvefold.
How the craft flour movement could be a boon to farmers and Indian Country
As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelvefold.
n.pr
November 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A good new business, near Wildhorse near Pendleton....
Oh, there is an end game.... more power in his hands!
Trump’s drug wars:
In 9 months, he’s threatened to attack Mexico and annex Canada.
He started a tariff battle with China over fentanyl, bombed Colombian fishermen and is now gearing up to strike Venezuela.
There is no end game.
He’s just a bully. With an army. Looking for someone to push around.
In 9 months, he’s threatened to attack Mexico and annex Canada.
He started a tariff battle with China over fentanyl, bombed Colombian fishermen and is now gearing up to strike Venezuela.
There is no end game.
He’s just a bully. With an army. Looking for someone to push around.
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Oh, there is an end game.... more power in his hands!
Misogynist pig...
Q: What do you have to say to farmers who feel that the deal is benefitting Argentina more than it is them?
TRUMP: Look, Argentina is fighting for its life, young lady. You don't know anything about it. You understand what that means? They are dying
TRUMP: Look, Argentina is fighting for its life, young lady. You don't know anything about it. You understand what that means? They are dying
October 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Misogynist pig...
The question has been answered..... they really are that stupid.
I had to look that up, thinking, "The guy can't be THAT stupid can he?"...
HE CAN BE. LOL!! www.thedailybeast.com/jd-vances-mo...
HE CAN BE. LOL!! www.thedailybeast.com/jd-vances-mo...
JD Vance’s Motorcade Hit By Shrapnel From Marine Celebration
The Marine Corps held a live demonstration at Camp Pendleton to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The question has been answered..... they really are that stupid.
And another problem with conspiracy theories....
Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile. n.pr/4nRqsdT
In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine
Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile.
n.pr
October 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
And another problem with conspiracy theories....
Quid pro quo corruption at its finest...
Trump’s billionaire buddy threw him a $50M fundraiser.
Trump approved construction of a road for his mining company in Alaska, endangering wildlife and harming indigenous communities.
This is happening out in the open. Imagine the corruption we don’t see
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Trump approved construction of a road for his mining company in Alaska, endangering wildlife and harming indigenous communities.
This is happening out in the open. Imagine the corruption we don’t see
popular.info/p/trump-appr...
Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire
On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s pre...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Quid pro quo corruption at its finest...
When you don't actually care, it shows
A leaked White House draft memo suggests that the Trump administration is actively considering stiffing as many as 750,000 federal workers by denying them compensation while furloughed amid the ongoing government shutdown.
How to win friends and influence people.
www.rawstory.com/trump-267416...
How to win friends and influence people.
www.rawstory.com/trump-267416...
Leaked memo shows Trump plans to stiff 750k shutdown workers
A leaked White House draft memo suggests that the Trump administration is actively considering stiffing as many as 750,000 federal workers and denying them compensation while furloughed amid the ongoi...
www.rawstory.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
When you don't actually care, it shows
Could it come to this?...
At what point does a governor call up their National Guard to oppose the deployment of an out-of-state National Guard?
October 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Could it come to this?...
A solid plan for resistance! Challenge and opportunity!
At this inflection point for Trump's authoritarian project, the democratic resistance has a chance to rise to the occasion by linking together its legal prong (lawsuits), its political prong (the government shutdown fight), and its popular prong (No Kings). A moment of challenge and opportunity.
October 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A solid plan for resistance! Challenge and opportunity!
No. He is the one who ruined the deals!
Joni Ernst: "Unfortunately, our farmers do need that assistance. They don't like it. They consider it welfare. They want trade, not aid. So we really need to see some of these new markets opening up around the globe ... but if there's anybody that can make a deal, it's President Trump."
October 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
No. He is the one who ruined the deals!
Oh I can't unthink that image. The bell has been rung.
October 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Oh I can't unthink that image. The bell has been rung.
Stand up for science!...
Tired of the corruption and anti-science in our government? You're not alone—and you don't have to do it alone!
Meet like-minded scientists, activists, and allies in Stand Up for Science at our two Action Hours coming up this month — Join us in the fight to protect science!
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Meet like-minded scientists, activists, and allies in Stand Up for Science at our two Action Hours coming up this month — Join us in the fight to protect science!
zurl.co/viaW8
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Stand up for science!...
Yes we must pay attention...
Gov’t shutdown alert: Washington Post - 65% of DHS’s CISA has been furloughed. That’s in contrast to 5% across DHS. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency successfully battles foreign and domestic cyber threats to our elections. Pay attention:
October 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yes we must pay attention...