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Just a reminder since some commenters appear to be confused: As it states in my profile, I am a retired US Ambassador.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
December 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Just a reminder since some commenters appear to be confused: As it states in my profile, I am a retired US Ambassador.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
During three decades serving the USA, I spoke, wrote, and behaved diplomatically.
I do not speak for any Administration. Now that I am retired, I speak my mind.
Reposted by Sam Carpenter
When congress and senators have better healthcare and pensions then you do that isn’t representative government you are being ruled by oligarchs
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
When congress and senators have better healthcare and pensions then you do that isn’t representative government you are being ruled by oligarchs
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January 6th is going to be Trump Election Integrity Day. I'm calling it.
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
January 6th is going to be Trump Election Integrity Day. I'm calling it.
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At this point, Trump is not a mere politician but a symbol—a representation of the Schmittian capture of America under his watch. If you're a supporter, you know with full conviction that there's nothing you can do that he wouldn't pardon. You support Trump—that's the only thing that matters.
December 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
At this point, Trump is not a mere politician but a symbol—a representation of the Schmittian capture of America under his watch. If you're a supporter, you know with full conviction that there's nothing you can do that he wouldn't pardon. You support Trump—that's the only thing that matters.
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Canada eh! Best Reputations: Canada is #2, USA #48, we beat you AGAIN..
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-count...
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-count...
December 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Canada eh! Best Reputations: Canada is #2, USA #48, we beat you AGAIN..
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-count...
www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-count...
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Against this pattern of threats, MAGA DOJ won't say it will investigate patterns of threats, and who's behind them.
Why won't they?
Why won't they?
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Against this pattern of threats, MAGA DOJ won't say it will investigate patterns of threats, and who's behind them.
Why won't they?
Why won't they?
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I fear today we no longer have a democratic republic. We have the appearance of a democracy. Proof? Look at the issues that have +50% public support that Congress won’t act on. When big corporations and wealthy donors want something, Congress jumps.
December 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I fear today we no longer have a democratic republic. We have the appearance of a democracy. Proof? Look at the issues that have +50% public support that Congress won’t act on. When big corporations and wealthy donors want something, Congress jumps.
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The veggie train I did for the Christmas Dinner starter turned out pretty good!
December 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The veggie train I did for the Christmas Dinner starter turned out pretty good!
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Amazing the crap this page now publishes; could be the WSJ PolluterPage. They are increasingly indistinguishable.
Opinion | The real issue strangling America’s electric grid
AI data centers are being blamed for price spikes manufactured in statehouses and D.C.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Amazing the crap this page now publishes; could be the WSJ PolluterPage. They are increasingly indistinguishable.
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Could it be more obvious that Trump is corruptly paying off his big fossil fuel donors at the public’s expense?
Squelching clean energy does the same, moving the grid to higher-cost fossil fuel plants.
Try it: COR-RUP-TION.
Easy word, and accurate.
Squelching clean energy does the same, moving the grid to higher-cost fossil fuel plants.
Try it: COR-RUP-TION.
Easy word, and accurate.
Gas Exports Are Driving Up Americans’ Energy Bills, Report Says - Inside Climate News
Higher exports of liquefied natural gas in 2025 played a significant role in rising utility bills, an analysis of federal data found.
insideclimatenews.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Could it be more obvious that Trump is corruptly paying off his big fossil fuel donors at the public’s expense?
Squelching clean energy does the same, moving the grid to higher-cost fossil fuel plants.
Try it: COR-RUP-TION.
Easy word, and accurate.
Squelching clean energy does the same, moving the grid to higher-cost fossil fuel plants.
Try it: COR-RUP-TION.
Easy word, and accurate.
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Trump has scored yet another all-time record! This time for the lowest ranked Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony in history.
Everything he touches turns to 💩.
Meanwhile, the man who ran on a platform of "no new wars" is starting wars of choice with Venezuela, Nigeria, Lebanon, and Syria.
Everything he touches turns to 💩.
Meanwhile, the man who ran on a platform of "no new wars" is starting wars of choice with Venezuela, Nigeria, Lebanon, and Syria.
Trump Humiliated as He Scores Lowest Kennedy Center Ratings Ever
Trump had boasted that “just about everybody” in America requested he host the Kennedy Center Honors.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Trump has scored yet another all-time record! This time for the lowest ranked Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony in history.
Everything he touches turns to 💩.
Meanwhile, the man who ran on a platform of "no new wars" is starting wars of choice with Venezuela, Nigeria, Lebanon, and Syria.
Everything he touches turns to 💩.
Meanwhile, the man who ran on a platform of "no new wars" is starting wars of choice with Venezuela, Nigeria, Lebanon, and Syria.
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Reposted by Sam Carpenter
It’s a Wonderful Life
#bloomcounty #billthecat #opus #goodmorning #comics #oliver #outland #SteveDallas #Christmas
#bloomcounty #billthecat #opus #goodmorning #comics #oliver #outland #SteveDallas #Christmas
December 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It’s a Wonderful Life
#bloomcounty #billthecat #opus #goodmorning #comics #oliver #outland #SteveDallas #Christmas
#bloomcounty #billthecat #opus #goodmorning #comics #oliver #outland #SteveDallas #Christmas
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Cartoons. Sometimes they are funny ..... sometimes they are not.
December 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Cartoons. Sometimes they are funny ..... sometimes they are not.
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To the elected leaders, silent about the President verbally abusing the nation's people - have you no moral values left?
December 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
To the elected leaders, silent about the President verbally abusing the nation's people - have you no moral values left?
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Every time I see another one of his vile outbursts, my contempt for the Republicans in Congress grows. They see it too and know it’s wrong but still do nothing. Their complicity and cowardice will gaunt them throughout history.
December 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Every time I see another one of his vile outbursts, my contempt for the Republicans in Congress grows. They see it too and know it’s wrong but still do nothing. Their complicity and cowardice will gaunt them throughout history.
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BREAKING: ICE announces it has detained Santa Clause because he entered the country illegally and without documentation.
"Nobody is above the law," said Pam Bondi, "especially communists who just want to give things away."
"Nobody is above the law," said Pam Bondi, "especially communists who just want to give things away."
December 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: ICE announces it has detained Santa Clause because he entered the country illegally and without documentation.
"Nobody is above the law," said Pam Bondi, "especially communists who just want to give things away."
"Nobody is above the law," said Pam Bondi, "especially communists who just want to give things away."
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“It is proper, constitutional, and legal for a federal grand jury to indict a sitting president for serious criminal acts that are... contrary to, the president’s official duties. In this country, no one... is above the law.”
--Kenneth Starr (May 13, 1998)
www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/u...
--Kenneth Starr (May 13, 1998)
www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/u...
Can the President Be Indicted? A Long-Hidden Legal Memo Says Yes (Published 2017)
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
“It is proper, constitutional, and legal for a federal grand jury to indict a sitting president for serious criminal acts that are... contrary to, the president’s official duties. In this country, no one... is above the law.”
--Kenneth Starr (May 13, 1998)
www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/u...
--Kenneth Starr (May 13, 1998)
www.nytimes.com/2017/07/22/u...
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Journalism USA
December 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Journalism USA
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Trump's friends-and-family approach to clemency has spawned a pardon-shopping industry where lobbyists say their going rate is $1 million and some have been offered success fees as high as $6 million, per @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social Josh Dawsey @cryanbarber.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Trump's friends-and-family approach to clemency has spawned a pardon-shopping industry where lobbyists say their going rate is $1 million and some have been offered success fees as high as $6 million, per @rebeccaballhaus.bsky.social Josh Dawsey @cryanbarber.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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December 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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A federal judge has ruled the Trump regime broke the law when it deported over 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT without due process in March.
Here's your reminder of what due process is — and why it's the cornerstone of our democracy.
Here's your reminder of what due process is — and why it's the cornerstone of our democracy.
What is Due Process?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A federal judge has ruled the Trump regime broke the law when it deported over 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT without due process in March.
Here's your reminder of what due process is — and why it's the cornerstone of our democracy.
Here's your reminder of what due process is — and why it's the cornerstone of our democracy.