Lisa Runge
@goldendogma.bsky.social
Still bereft Golden Retriever humom, Rehab Counselor (ret.), devout democratarian, will fight a buzzsaw to protect your rights. “When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a sultan. The palace becomes a circus.” -- Turkish Proverb
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Lisa Runge
@goldendogma.bsky.social
· Mar 23
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
www.theatlantic.com
Trump is a patrimonialist. "Patrimonialism is corrupt by definition.""Corruption is patrimonialism’s Achilles’ heel because the public understands it & doesn’t like it. "...helping the public understand [this] vulnerability...requires relentless messaging. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Huge news… Discharge petition for extension of ACA tax credits for 3 years now has 218 votes.
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
Urgent update.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
Our bipartisan petition to force a vote on a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits now has 218 signatures.
Mike Johnson should bring the bill to the floor immediately.
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Huge news… Discharge petition for extension of ACA tax credits for 3 years now has 218 votes.
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
Speaker Johnson-bring this to the floor as soon as possible
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CNN suggests Susie Wiles might not have known she was on the record 😆
December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
CNN suggests Susie Wiles might not have known she was on the record 😆
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It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released by the CFPB would eviscerate longstanding fair lending and consumer protections in three dangerous ways:
nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
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A parsimonious, unified theory of Trump behavior is extraordinary narcissism: It's always about him. He likes people who like him, even when they commit crimes (see comments about Tina Peters elsewhere in this press conference, plus J6 pardons, and so on). And he hates people who criticize him.
Trump on Rob Reiner: He was a deranged person… Trump derangement syndrome. I was not a fan. I thought he was very bad for our country.
December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A parsimonious, unified theory of Trump behavior is extraordinary narcissism: It's always about him. He likes people who like him, even when they commit crimes (see comments about Tina Peters elsewhere in this press conference, plus J6 pardons, and so on). And he hates people who criticize him.
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Love the point Jasmine makes here — Do you think John Cornyn would be a better option?
Cornyn voted to take away Medicaid and the ACA subsidies in Trump’s murderous budget bill and is endorsed by AIPAC.
He’s what TX will end up with if folks don’t get there shit together…just saying 😏
Cornyn voted to take away Medicaid and the ACA subsidies in Trump’s murderous budget bill and is endorsed by AIPAC.
He’s what TX will end up with if folks don’t get there shit together…just saying 😏
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Love the point Jasmine makes here — Do you think John Cornyn would be a better option?
Cornyn voted to take away Medicaid and the ACA subsidies in Trump’s murderous budget bill and is endorsed by AIPAC.
He’s what TX will end up with if folks don’t get there shit together…just saying 😏
Cornyn voted to take away Medicaid and the ACA subsidies in Trump’s murderous budget bill and is endorsed by AIPAC.
He’s what TX will end up with if folks don’t get there shit together…just saying 😏
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The cherry on top, she directly addresses the harm caused by the Trump administration’s immigration policies and its impact on TX and our country. She’s not afraid to speak to and against those in power committing atrocities against communities being impacted.
Representation matters.
Representation matters.
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The cherry on top, she directly addresses the harm caused by the Trump administration’s immigration policies and its impact on TX and our country. She’s not afraid to speak to and against those in power committing atrocities against communities being impacted.
Representation matters.
Representation matters.
THIS👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
The more he raves about the “Russia hoax” the more you have to wonder if the pee tape isn’t even more gruesome than whatever is in the Epstein files. He isn’t surrendering Ukraine to Putin for nothing.
December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
THIS👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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The more he raves about the “Russia hoax” the more you have to wonder if the pee tape isn’t even more gruesome than whatever is in the Epstein files. He isn’t surrendering Ukraine to Putin for nothing.
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The more he raves about the “Russia hoax” the more you have to wonder if the pee tape isn’t even more gruesome than whatever is in the Epstein files. He isn’t surrendering Ukraine to Putin for nothing.
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i have said this before but if you are actually interested in influencing people beyond a narrow circle of too-online journalists you will be making direct to camera videos on tiktok, instagram and youtube. if you primarily post on text-based social media then you're just dicking around.
December 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
i have said this before but if you are actually interested in influencing people beyond a narrow circle of too-online journalists you will be making direct to camera videos on tiktok, instagram and youtube. if you primarily post on text-based social media then you're just dicking around.
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David Rowe - #BondiShooting #auspol
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
David Rowe - #BondiShooting #auspol
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Yes! 👊👊✌️
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Yes! 👊👊✌️
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Proud to be in our capital city to announce another major success in our work to reduce homelessness here and across the state of Illinois.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
December 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Proud to be in our capital city to announce another major success in our work to reduce homelessness here and across the state of Illinois.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
Today's $2M from the Home Illinois program will go directly to supporting permanent housing — saving lives and transforming Springfield.
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Yes, what an odd thing to say.
December 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Yes, what an odd thing to say.
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this is one of the most psychotic things Trump has ever posted
December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
this is one of the most psychotic things Trump has ever posted
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Maria Bartiromo is incredulous and keeps (weakly) pushing back as Ro Khanna lays out why the affordability crisis is due to Trump's policies and not the fault of Joe Biden
December 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Maria Bartiromo is incredulous and keeps (weakly) pushing back as Ro Khanna lays out why the affordability crisis is due to Trump's policies and not the fault of Joe Biden
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This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is a real headline on the New York Times website.
Support independent media.
Support independent media.
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Antony Loewenstein on the Hanukkah Massacre in Sydney & the Muslim Food Vendor Who Saved Lives
The Hanukkah Massacre in Sydney & the Muslim Food Vendor Who Saved Lives
At least 15 people were fatally shot during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach this Saturday, and at least another 42 people were injured, marking Australia’s worst mass shooting in ...
www.democracynow.org
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Antony Loewenstein on the Hanukkah Massacre in Sydney & the Muslim Food Vendor Who Saved Lives
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But comic sans is what would really capture the spirit of this administration
December 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
But comic sans is what would really capture the spirit of this administration
We're all stocked up on crazy, Marco. Go sell your crazy somewhere else.
Gotta admit "the font is DEI" is a stage of absurdity I could not have predicted
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
December 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We're all stocked up on crazy, Marco. Go sell your crazy somewhere else.
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Gotta admit "the font is DEI" is a stage of absurdity I could not have predicted
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Gotta admit "the font is DEI" is a stage of absurdity I could not have predicted
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Back in GA HD-121, Eric Gisler has taken the lead with 74% reporting...
December 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Back in GA HD-121, Eric Gisler has taken the lead with 74% reporting...
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Yes, and...every time we go to the airport we get a "workout"!
-Airport parking 10 miles from terminal
-Rushing through terminal to catch plane
-Lugging the luggage
-Airport parking 10 miles from terminal
-Rushing through terminal to catch plane
-Lugging the luggage
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Yes, and...every time we go to the airport we get a "workout"!
-Airport parking 10 miles from terminal
-Rushing through terminal to catch plane
-Lugging the luggage
-Airport parking 10 miles from terminal
-Rushing through terminal to catch plane
-Lugging the luggage
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Yes, because you really want to workout in your “nice clothes” to fly. Plus sweating and getting on a plane will be extremely smelly. What an idiot.
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Yes, because you really want to workout in your “nice clothes” to fly. Plus sweating and getting on a plane will be extremely smelly. What an idiot.
We're all stocked up on crazy, Sean. Sell your crazy somewhere else.
December 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
We're all stocked up on crazy, Sean. Sell your crazy somewhere else.