Letsfixit
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Nerdy bioscience professional dabbling in #aiforgood, outdoor nut, lover of the arts & animals, democracy & journalism supporter, former international analyst, Christian.
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Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) was asked about the GOP’s health care plan.
His answer? Amazon.
No details.
No protections.
Just “add to cart.” 📦🏥
His answer? Amazon.
No details.
No protections.
Just “add to cart.” 📦🏥
December 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) was asked about the GOP’s health care plan.
His answer? Amazon.
No details.
No protections.
Just “add to cart.” 📦🏥
His answer? Amazon.
No details.
No protections.
Just “add to cart.” 📦🏥
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Roger Marshall-You go, Trump! Kill those boat guys! War on drugs, WOOO! [even though it’s murder and we don’t even know if they’re really carrying drugs]
Also Roger Marshall-Trump pardoned a drug kingpin, you say? First I’ve heard of this five-day-old story. But I’m sure he had excellent reasons
Also Roger Marshall-Trump pardoned a drug kingpin, you say? First I’ve heard of this five-day-old story. But I’m sure he had excellent reasons
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Roger Marshall-You go, Trump! Kill those boat guys! War on drugs, WOOO! [even though it’s murder and we don’t even know if they’re really carrying drugs]
Also Roger Marshall-Trump pardoned a drug kingpin, you say? First I’ve heard of this five-day-old story. But I’m sure he had excellent reasons
Also Roger Marshall-Trump pardoned a drug kingpin, you say? First I’ve heard of this five-day-old story. But I’m sure he had excellent reasons
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New in New Orleans: DHS opened “Catahoula Crunch” with 250 agents and a push for up to 5,000 arrests. That’s not precision—it’s pressure. #Immigration #NewOrleans
ground.news/article/immi...
ground.news/article/immi...
Federal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
The Department of Homeland Security on Dec. 3 announced a crackdown on illegal immigration in New Orleans, the latest city to see a surge of federal agents amid the Trump administration's mass deporta...
ground.news
December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New in New Orleans: DHS opened “Catahoula Crunch” with 250 agents and a push for up to 5,000 arrests. That’s not precision—it’s pressure. #Immigration #NewOrleans
ground.news/article/immi...
ground.news/article/immi...
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Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
The operations were launched a day after President Donald Trump said he’d be sending National Guard troops to New Orleans and disparaged Somali immigrants in Minneapolis.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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A dark-money network is flying U.S. mayors to an all-expenses-paid summit in New Orleans to push policies that classify mainstream criticism of Israel as “antisemitic.” www.currentaffairs.org/news/a-dark-...
A Dark Money Network is Recruiting U.S. Mayors to Criminalize Pro-Palestine Speech
Right-wing mega-donors are flying mayors to an all-expenses-paid summit in New Orleans, where they’ll push a policy framework that codifies mainstream criticism of Israel as “antisemitic.”
www.currentaffairs.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A dark-money network is flying U.S. mayors to an all-expenses-paid summit in New Orleans to push policies that classify mainstream criticism of Israel as “antisemitic.” www.currentaffairs.org/news/a-dark-...
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Any city in America
Chicago
Portland
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Miami
Memphis
Charlotte
Los Angeles
Where ever ICE DHS CBP is at
Tag Them On WAZE
"Icy conditions"
Chicago
Portland
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Miami
Memphis
Charlotte
Los Angeles
Where ever ICE DHS CBP is at
Tag Them On WAZE
"Icy conditions"
People of New Orleans! Do you see ICE agents in action. Report it on Waze as "Icy Conditions." Keep people in the loop.
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Any city in America
Chicago
Portland
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Miami
Memphis
Charlotte
Los Angeles
Where ever ICE DHS CBP is at
Tag Them On WAZE
"Icy conditions"
Chicago
Portland
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Miami
Memphis
Charlotte
Los Angeles
Where ever ICE DHS CBP is at
Tag Them On WAZE
"Icy conditions"
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Cold Rain Can't Stop the Anti-ICE Protesters
Demanding 'No
ICE' in Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Demanding 'No
ICE' in Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Cold Rain Can't Stop the Anti-ICE Protesters
Demanding 'No
ICE' in Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Demanding 'No
ICE' in Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
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I’m kind of new to the Democrats, but I thought we were FOR respecting the legal process, and also that we were AGAINST political corruption. And that it was especially important to hold to these principles at this time.
But I guess there’s some insider memo I didn’t get that would set me straight?
But I guess there’s some insider memo I didn’t get that would set me straight?
Jeffries claims the charges against Cueller were "very thin" and says Trump's pardon was "exactly the right outcome"
December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’m kind of new to the Democrats, but I thought we were FOR respecting the legal process, and also that we were AGAINST political corruption. And that it was especially important to hold to these principles at this time.
But I guess there’s some insider memo I didn’t get that would set me straight?
But I guess there’s some insider memo I didn’t get that would set me straight?
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The FTC, by a 2-0 vote (it's supposed to be a 5-member Commission), continues its vendetta against the ABA.
Given previous vitriol, it's hard to believe this is really about the policy merits.
www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
Given previous vitriol, it's hard to believe this is really about the policy merits.
www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
FTC Endorses Texas Supreme Court’s Proposed Rule Change Eliminating ABA’s Monopoly Control Over Bar Admission
Federal Trade Commission staff endorsed a proposed amendment that eliminates the American Bar Association’s (ABA) authority to dictate the education requirements needed to take the bar exam and pra
www.ftc.gov
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The FTC, by a 2-0 vote (it's supposed to be a 5-member Commission), continues its vendetta against the ABA.
Given previous vitriol, it's hard to believe this is really about the policy merits.
www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
Given previous vitriol, it's hard to believe this is really about the policy merits.
www.ftc.gov/news-events/...
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"CNN Inks Deal With Major Prediction Market Backed by Trump Jr." Well if you thought CNN sucked just wait... www.mediaite.com/media/news/c...
CNN Inks Deal With Major Prediction Market Backed by Trump Jr.: Report
CNN has reportedly secured a partnership with the prediction market Kalshi, which will bring the company's prediction data to CNN's programming.
www.mediaite.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"CNN Inks Deal With Major Prediction Market Backed by Trump Jr." Well if you thought CNN sucked just wait... www.mediaite.com/media/news/c...
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The GOP used to at least pretend not to be so blatantly racist, and would get angry if you accused them of being racist. Now people like Rich Lowry just don't give a shit any more and will proudly tell you how racist they are.
In case you were wondering, this oped is even worse than the headline
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The GOP used to at least pretend not to be so blatantly racist, and would get angry if you accused them of being racist. Now people like Rich Lowry just don't give a shit any more and will proudly tell you how racist they are.
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Trump told reporters he had "no idea" what body part his MRI scan focused on — despite weeks of questions on the scan and demands for its release.
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Trump told reporters he had "no idea" what body part his MRI scan focused on — despite weeks of questions on the scan and demands for its release.
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A+ headline work from the AP apnews.com/article/dona...
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
A+ headline work from the AP apnews.com/article/dona...
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to Trump calling him “seriously retarded”:
“Release the MRI results.”
“Release the MRI results.”
November 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to Trump calling him “seriously retarded”:
“Release the MRI results.”
“Release the MRI results.”
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Projection. Definitely something wrong with him.
Release the MRI.
If there's nothing to hide, Trump has nothing to lose
Release the MRI.
If there's nothing to hide, Trump has nothing to lose
Reporter: Governor Walz called for the release of your MRI results
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
December 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Projection. Definitely something wrong with him.
Release the MRI.
If there's nothing to hide, Trump has nothing to lose
Release the MRI.
If there's nothing to hide, Trump has nothing to lose
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TRUMP: If they want to release my MRI it's ok w/me. It's perfect like my phone call where I got impeached
Q: What part of your body were they were looking at?
TRUMP: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain bc I took a cognitive test & aced it, which you would be incapable of doing
Q: What part of your body were they were looking at?
TRUMP: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain bc I took a cognitive test & aced it, which you would be incapable of doing
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
TRUMP: If they want to release my MRI it's ok w/me. It's perfect like my phone call where I got impeached
Q: What part of your body were they were looking at?
TRUMP: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain bc I took a cognitive test & aced it, which you would be incapable of doing
Q: What part of your body were they were looking at?
TRUMP: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain bc I took a cognitive test & aced it, which you would be incapable of doing
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“What part of your body was the MRI on?”
Trump: no idea, but it wasn’t the brain!
90% probability MRI was on his brain.
Trump also says it’s ok to release it. Journalists, do your thing.
Trump: no idea, but it wasn’t the brain!
90% probability MRI was on his brain.
Trump also says it’s ok to release it. Journalists, do your thing.
Reporter: Governor Walz called for the release of your MRI results
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
Trump: They were perfect like my phone call where I got impeached.
Reporter: Can you tell us what they were looking at?
Trump: I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it.
December 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“What part of your body was the MRI on?”
Trump: no idea, but it wasn’t the brain!
90% probability MRI was on his brain.
Trump also says it’s ok to release it. Journalists, do your thing.
Trump: no idea, but it wasn’t the brain!
90% probability MRI was on his brain.
Trump also says it’s ok to release it. Journalists, do your thing.
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🚨MRI Results:
1) This is a letter, not an MRI report.
2) This letter focuses only on Trump’s supposed CV & GI results, nothing about his brain.
3) It’s a lie to say MRIs are done routinely.
4) It’s a lie to say he’s in perfect CV health, we can see the cankles.
Summary:
This is laughable bullshit.
1) This is a letter, not an MRI report.
2) This letter focuses only on Trump’s supposed CV & GI results, nothing about his brain.
3) It’s a lie to say MRIs are done routinely.
4) It’s a lie to say he’s in perfect CV health, we can see the cankles.
Summary:
This is laughable bullshit.
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨MRI Results:
1) This is a letter, not an MRI report.
2) This letter focuses only on Trump’s supposed CV & GI results, nothing about his brain.
3) It’s a lie to say MRIs are done routinely.
4) It’s a lie to say he’s in perfect CV health, we can see the cankles.
Summary:
This is laughable bullshit.
1) This is a letter, not an MRI report.
2) This letter focuses only on Trump’s supposed CV & GI results, nothing about his brain.
3) It’s a lie to say MRIs are done routinely.
4) It’s a lie to say he’s in perfect CV health, we can see the cankles.
Summary:
This is laughable bullshit.
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There is still time to submit your testimony about redistricting to MADVoters.org/testifynow. We’ll print off your testimony and share it with lawmakers to ensure your voice is heard! If you can, please join us in the House chambers at 9am to PACK THE ROOM IN PURPLE 💜✊
December 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There is still time to submit your testimony about redistricting to MADVoters.org/testifynow. We’ll print off your testimony and share it with lawmakers to ensure your voice is heard! If you can, please join us in the House chambers at 9am to PACK THE ROOM IN PURPLE 💜✊
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Meanwhile, Trump is planning to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, a former president of Honduras who had been convicted in the U.S. of drug trafficking.
Sickening — “Massachusetts college student (Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19 year-old business major at Babson College) deported to Honduras after attempting to fly to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving…” www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Meanwhile, Trump is planning to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, a former president of Honduras who had been convicted in the U.S. of drug trafficking.
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“.. Since 2022, retirement-plan participation rates, total contributions and overall savings rates have decreased for those making less than $150,000 a year ..”
@marketwatch.com
www.marketwatch.com/story/a-tale...
@marketwatch.com
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December 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“.. Since 2022, retirement-plan participation rates, total contributions and overall savings rates have decreased for those making less than $150,000 a year ..”
@marketwatch.com
www.marketwatch.com/story/a-tale...
@marketwatch.com
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We all know how inaccurate AI can be, now they’re using it for law enforcement. Yes people have already been wrongly arrested.
December 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We all know how inaccurate AI can be, now they’re using it for law enforcement. Yes people have already been wrongly arrested.
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Alina Habba is the latest US Attorney found to have been unlawfully appointed. Pro tip for Trump: if you’re struggling to get your GOP Senate to confirm your nominations, maybe try nominating people who aren’t completely unqualified and/or won’t break the law at every turn?
Appeals Court Says Alina Habba Is Unlawful U.S. Attorney
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Alina Habba is the latest US Attorney found to have been unlawfully appointed. Pro tip for Trump: if you’re struggling to get your GOP Senate to confirm your nominations, maybe try nominating people who aren’t completely unqualified and/or won’t break the law at every turn?